# Fantasy Land News > Fantasy Land News covers Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Entertainment, and Popcorn Buckets with daily breaking news and updates. > Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.3, this is an llms-full.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. ## Posts ### [Main Archive](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/blog/) **Published:** August 7, 2023 **Author:** --- ### [The Muppets and Sesame Street Join Madonna, Shakira, BTS for World Cup Final Halftime Show](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/19/muppets-sesame-street-world-cup-final-halftime-show/) **Published:** July 19, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy are getting the biggest stage of their careers today. FIFA and Global Citizen have confirmed that the Muppets, along with characters from Sesame Street, will appear during the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, joining a headliner lineup that includes Coldplay, Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber. Updated 4:00 pm: So far we got Janice, Sgt. Floyd Pepper from The Electric Mayhem doing Seven Nation Army. Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog along with Count von Count, Cookie Monster, and Elmo from Sesame Street, with Chris Martin, Shakira and a global kids quior. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Muppets-and-Sesame-Street-Join-Madonna-Shakira-BTS-for-World-Cup-Final-Halftime-Show-1600x900.jpg)The show is co-headlined by Coldplay, Madonna, Shakira and BTS, with Justin Bieber added as a co-headliner in the weeks leading up to the final. Shakira will be joined by Burna Boy, her collaborator on the official 2026 World Cup song. Conductor Gustavo Dudamel will lead a combined orchestra pairing the New York Philharmonic with Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, a segment organizers have framed as a tribute to Venezuela following recent earthquakes. The PS22 Chorus, the viral New York City elementary school choir, will perform with Coldplay’s Chris Martin, who is curating the entire show. The Ugandan dance troupe Ghetto Kids rounds out the supporting cast. Kermit, Miss Piggy and other Muppets characters are confirmed to appear, alongside Sesame Street favorites Elmo and Cookie Monster. The pairing was first teased in the announcement video back in May, when Martin appeared on camera with the Muppets and Sesame Street characters before the group FaceTimed BTS to deliver the news. It’s the same duo whose animatronics we [tracked down inside Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/17/statler-and-waldorf-are-in-the-muppets-roller-coaster-which-means-muppetvision-3d-is-never-returning/) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where Statler and Waldorf now heckle from the ride’s exit scene the same way they heckled Chris Martin in the halftime show announcement video. FIFA and Global Citizen have tied the halftime show to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aiming to raise $100 million to expand access to education and football for children worldwide. A dollar from every World Cup 2026 ticket sold has gone toward the fund throughout the tournament. Organizers pointed directly to the Muppets and Sesame Street’s decades of work in childhood learning as the reason both are woven into the performance rather than treated as a novelty cameo. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYTifa6OksS/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) **Game Info: Spain vs. Argentina, Kickoff Time** – Today’s final pits reigning European champion Spain against defending World Cup champion Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET, with the match broadcast on Fox and Telemundo in the United States. **When the Halftime Show Starts** – The 11-minute performance is expected to begin at roughly 3:45 p.m. ET, once the first half wraps and the stage is set on the MetLife Stadium field. FIFA has acknowledged the show may push the halftime break beyond soccer’s usual interval to 20 to 30 minutes, since laws of the game cap halftime at 15 minutes and setup and teardown for a production this size will likely require more than that. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/748811318_1277213117639603_573278112857808845_n-720x900.jpg)**The Year of The Muppets** – It is getting hard to argue otherwise. The Muppet Show returned to Disney+ and ABC on February 4 with a full 50th anniversary special, guest starring Sabrina Carpenter and executive produced by Seth Rogen, and it landed six Emmy nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Variety Special. We [broke down the full nomination haul](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/the-muppet-show-gets-6-of-disneys-125-emmy-nominations-in-2026/) when the list came out. That momentum had already been building. Miss Piggy and Rowlf the Dog opened the run as presenters at The Game Awards in December, continuing a run of Muppets cameos at the ceremony in past years. Then Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets took over Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 26, retiring the Aerosmith version for good and giving Kermit and the Electric Mayhem a permanent home at Walt Disney World, which we [reviewed in full](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/20/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-review/) after riding it ourselves. Now Kermit and Miss Piggy are closing out the year on the biggest stage sports has ever offered a Muppet, sharing the World Cup final halftime show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS. Awards recognition, a new attraction, and the biggest sporting event on the planet, all in a single calendar year, is not a bad case for calling 2026 the year of the Muppets ## Muppets and Sesame Street Join Madonna, Shakira, BTS for World Cup Final Halftime Show Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=The%20Muppets%20and%20Sesame%20Street%20Join%20Madonna%2C%20Shakira%2C%20BTS%20for%20World%20Cup%20Final%20Halftime%20Show&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=The%20Muppets%20and%20Sesame%20Street%20Join%20Madonna%2C%20Shakira%2C%20BTS%20for%20World%20Cup%20Final%20Halftime%20Show "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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[Christmas in July](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/28/the-complete-hallmark-channel-christmas-in-july-schedule-is-here/ "The Complete Hallmark Channel Christmas in July Schedule is Here") rolls on as the premiere of Snowbound for the Holidays premieres tonight on Hallmark Channel at 8/7c and will be available to stream tomorrow on Hallmark+. Snowbound for the Holidays stars Vanessa Lengies and Marcus Rosner as Cassidy and Trey in this frosty fun movie. [![Snowbound for the Holidays Review: Vanessa Lengies and Marcus Rosner Premiere Tonight on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Snowbound-for-the-Holidays-review-1600x850.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Snowbound-for-the-Holidays-review.jpg)Cassidy Evergreen (Lengies) is an ambitious guest services manager at her family’s boutique hotel company who is determined to prove she’s ready for the next step in her career. Her mother – and boss – Joanne (Kathryn Greenwood) sends her to Ridgeford Valley to evaluate the future of the charming but struggling Linden Lodge. Upon arriving, she meets Trey Sanderson (Rosner), the lodge’s devoted co-owner who is doing everything he can to preserve it. Alongside his spirited daughter, Lilly (Skywalker Hughes), Trey is working tirelessly to keep the lodge’s beloved holiday traditions alive, including the town’s annual Christmas Festival. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/snowbound4.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/snowbound4.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/snowbound5.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/snowbound5.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/snowbound6.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/snowbound6.webp)As Cassidy becomes part of the festivities – from untangling Christmas lights and snow tubing adventures to helping Lilly sell holiday wish lanterns for charity – she begins to discover the magic that makes Linden Lodge so special. Along the way, Cassidy finds herself drawn to Trey, Lilly, and the close-knit community that gathers there each Christmas season. But when outside pressures threaten the future of the lodge, Cassidy must decide what truly matters most. The charm runs deep throughout this as Cassidy works hard to bring the Linden Lodge into the current age. She is fully digital, and Trey is hesitant and analog. Somewhere in the middle, they meet. Cassidy wants everything on her tablet and easily accessible, and Trey wants it done the way it’s been done for ages. Vanessa Lengies brings the charm and bubbliness that she brings to all of her Hallmark Channel movies. Marcus Rosner is always the consummate leading man. They bring what we as Hallmark fans have come to expect from their performances. You will not be disappointed by Vanessa and Marcus. We got a chance to sit down and talk to Vanessa and Marcus and asked what we wanted to know most: how much fun was that snowtubing scene? Marcus told us, “we were definitely both actually doing all the tubing many, many times, and we to like set the camera in different configurations, but yeah, I know Vanessa and I were running up and down that hill for like 3 hours as they dragged the tubes back up for us, and it was legitimately an extremely fun and sweaty day.” [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/snowbound1-1.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/?attachment_id=60983#main)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/snowbound2-1.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/?attachment_id=60982#main)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/snowbound3-1.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/?attachment_id=60984#main)Vanessa spoke about what she wanted fans to take away from the movie. “I think the fans are going to see Marcus and I having a really good time. I mean, we filmed this in the dead of winter. It was so freaking cold.” This brought the cast and crew together. She continued, “Because of that, we were all huddled together. The crew was close by. Everyone was living in this lodge and the surrounding city. We really were in this bubble together, having such a great time. I think that is really going to shine through.” She told us, “I think that Marcus and I found magic together while we were filming.” Snowbound for the Holidays is director Christopher Giroux’s Hallmark’s directorial debut. He has previously been the producer on many Hallmark movies. Of all the movies that Vanessa Lengies has been in on Hallmark Channel, Christopher has been a producer on. Marcus has also worked with him in past endeavors. The way this movie is shot, and the fun that translates, really are a testament to Christopher’s vision on this project. When asked what brings them back to working with Christopher, Marcus joked, “Money!” Then goes on to say, “Chris produces, or had for a long time, for a company called Vortex Productions, which is based in Ontario, and they do a lot of these movies. This was his directorial debut, but he had produced like 40 films for them before.” “This was his first time stepping into the director’s chair. He was very excited about it. I know that it helped inspire me to do the best job that I could.” Our take on Snowbound for the Holidays is that while it follows the tried-and-true romcom formula, it is a fun watch and should be on your holiday watchlist. Vanessa and Marcus really bring heart and fun to this film. What I got out of this was that analog can meet digital in the middle. Marcus liked that thesis: “I like that aspect about it that it was sort of exploring this subtext of new versus old on top of the tried-and-true save the ski hill storyline.” You can watch more Christmas in July next week with the premiere of Jen Lilley and Nick Bateman’s Love Under The Mistletoe next Saturday. Check out our reviews for **[O Little Christmas Market](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/11/saving-the-season-and-finding-love-in-hallmark-channels-o-little-christmas-market-review/ "Saving the Season and Finding Love in Hallmark Channel’s O Little Christmas Market – Review")** and **[Christmas Under Construction](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/05/love-meets-renovation-in-hallmark-channels-christmas-under-construction-review/ "Love Meets Renovation in Hallmark Channel’s Christmas Under Construction – Review")**. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Da6V6sCILH9/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) ### Vanessa Lengies and Marcus Rosner Found “Magic” Filming ‘Snowbound for the Holidays’ Premiering Tonight on Hallmark Channel Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Snowbound%20for%20the%20Holidays%20Review%3A%20Vanessa%20Lengies%20and%20Marcus%20Rosner%20Premiere%20Tonight%20on%20Hallmark%20Channel&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Snowbound%20for%20the%20Holidays%20Review%3A%20Vanessa%20Lengies%20and%20Marcus%20Rosner%20Premiere%20Tonight%20on%20Hallmark%20Channel "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ba49759aa7d051442e0ac6f59d1b227e364f46d76c7b44115284319d044d801?s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Holly Gately Owner and Wrtiter Holly Gately is co-owner, writer, and business manager of Fantasy Land News. She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) **Categories:** Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Hallmark Channel, Snowbound for the Holidays Review --- ### [Spider-Man: Brand New Day Popcorn Buckets: Every Theater Chain Confirmed (2026)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/spider-man-brand-new-day-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise/) **Published:** June 16, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ****AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and now Epic Theatres have all confirmed** their Spider-Man: Brand New Day theater exclusive** popcorn buckets, and the lineup now includes a sculpted webbed hand that holds your popcorn and drink, a popcorn tin built like a New York walk-up apartment, and a head-shaped bucket. The film opens nationwide on July 31, and several chains are running early access screenings the night before with their own bundled merchandise. *Updated June 29, 2026*: Epic Theatres has confirmed its own exclusive Spider-Man: Brand New Day lineup, becoming the fourth major chain confirmed for theater exclusives. See the full breakdown below. ![Spider-Man Brand New Day Popcorn Buckets Confirmed for AMC, Regal, and Cinemark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Spider-Man-Brand-New-Day-Popcorn-Buckets-and-Theater-Collectibles-Revealed-in-First-Look-1600x900.jpg)Spider-Man Brand New Day Popcorn Buckets and Theater Collectibles Revealed in First Look## The Lineup **Regal’s headline** piece is the Wall Crawler Popcorn Tin, a building shaped container styled after a Brooklyn walk-up complete with a fire escape, a Deli-Grocery awning, and a sculpted Spider-Man climbing the brick exterior. It comes with a large popcorn included. Regal is also running a Premium Collectible Combo with a sculpted Spider-Man head tin and a web pattern cup featuring the spider emblem, filled with popcorn and soda. Look closely at the mask artwork on the Premium Collectible Combo bucket and you will spot Scorpion’s reflection in Spider-Man’s eye, a nice detail most fans are going to miss on the first look. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/726315601_1743027196712074_4917208032889278898_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/726315601_1743027196712074_4917208032889278898_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/726690028_1365448112364171_1505084786801121398_n-675x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/726690028_1365448112364171_1505084786801121398_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/726315372_1047217624636726_854089870643291654_n-675x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/726315372_1047217624636726_854089870643291654_n.jpg)**AMC’s** exclusives are the Thwip Cup with Action Straw, a light-up cup with a swinging Spider-Man feature set against city skyline art, the Spider-Man Head, a head-shaped bucket, and the Spidey Suit Bucket, a red and blue web-patterned container with the spider emblem across the front. AMC is also carrying a Cup with Mystery Topper in three character variants. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/py9xabveitqgqryprl6j.avif)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/py9xabveitqgqryprl6j.avif)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ubclz3fjyt7bcxvvstgl.avif)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ubclz3fjyt7bcxvvstgl.avif)**Cinemark** has the deepest lineup of the three chains. The standout is the Spider-Man Combo Container, a sculpted webbed hand that holds popcorn in the open glove and a drink built into the wrist, with a free same day refill. Cinemark is also offering a Popcorn Tub with Lid featuring Spider-Man web artwork, also with a free same day refill, and a Popcorn Tin and Cup Combo that brings comic book cover artwork to both pieces. Rounding out the lineup is a Collectible Combo with a Spidey drink topper filled with popcorn and soda, a 32oz Color Changing Cup filled with ICEE, and a 32oz Bottle styled after Spider-Man’s mask. A Thwip Blanket featuring comic style artwork is also available and is not exclusive to one chain, it’s showing up across multiple theater concession stands. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/726447860_2113837749478484_4697505668478255534_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/726447860_2113837749478484_4697505668478255534_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/725305587_1520133379601358_909883278760841504_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/725305587_1520133379601358_909883278760841504_n.jpg)**Marcus Theatres’** lineup has moved well past “coming soon.” Under its Make Summer Pop promotion, Marcus is carrying its own version of the webbed hand combo container, the same color-changing cup shared across multiple chains in different colorways, and a set of tin popcorn buckets featuring Spider-Man artwork, including the comic-style Thwip design and the action shot bucket spotted in earlier previews. Marcus has not put out a dedicated reveal post on its own channels yet, but the items are showing up in chain comparisons across multiple outlets, so treat this as close to final rather than a tease. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/725436256_786181487821607_6281251932479594895_n-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/725436256_786181487821607_6281251932479594895_n.jpg)**Epic Theatres** has confirmed its own Spider-Man: Brand New Day exclusives. The standout is a building shaped popcorn tub styled after a New York deli-grocery storefront, complete with a sculpted Spider-Man climbing the brick exterior, similar in concept to Regal’s Wall Crawler Tin but with Epic’s own design. It pairs with a cup featuring a small Spider-Man figure perched on a rooftop-style lid topper. Epic is also carrying the tin assortment showing up at multiple chains this summer, including the action pose tin, the comic style Thwip tin, and the Brand New Day branded tin, along with a web pattern cup and hanging Spider-Man bucket, and a sculpted webbed hand popcorn and drink holder similar to the one Cinemark and Marcus are both carrying. Epic confirmed the lineup on its own Instagram account, encouraging fans to stop by next month to grab the collectibles ahead of the film’s release. ![Epic Theatres Spider-Man: Brand New Day Wall Crawler Tin](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/731059188_1579543953901317_4241233625667978002_n-900x900.jpg)![Epic Theatres Spider-Man: Brand New Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/735595031_1579543947234651_7646580572307179036_n-900x900.jpg)![Epic Theatres Spider-Man: Brand New Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/735034656_1579543943901318_6295385046505235300_n-900x900.jpg)![Epic Theatres Spider-Man: Brand New Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/733062842_1579543950567984_4352459705357386679_n-900x900.jpg)**Alamo Drafthouse** is skipping the popcorn bucket route entirely and going all in on the experience. The chain is showing Brand New Day in its premium Big Show theaters, with an HDR by Barco option for sharper contrast and color. An exclusive Spider-Man drink and shake menu runs July 28 through August 17, and select locations are running a Spider-Man themed Jeopardy! interactive game show, along with Marvel Multiverse Tabletop Role Playing Game sessions in the bar. Early Access screenings are also part of the lineup. If you are chasing a bucket, this is not your chain for Brand New Day, but if you want the most over-the-top theater experience, Alamo is making a real push. **Fandango** has also entered the collectibles space with a Spider-Man: Brand New Day Exclusive Poster Bundle, priced at $45 and available for pre-order now through the [Fandango FanStore](https://store.fandango.com/products/spider-man-brand-new-day-exclusive-poster). The bundle includes one movie ticket to see the film plus a 12 by 18 inch exclusive poster featuring a retro sunburst design with Spider-Man seated above the city skyline. The poster ships separately from the ticket code and is expected to begin shipping in July, with the bundle currently shipping within 30 days of order. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FAN_Shopify_SpidermanBND_PosterBundle_Standard_620x500_3fb0f378-871e-4245-807a-cd3095e90b03.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FAN_Shopify_SpidermanBND_PosterBundle_Standard_620x500_3fb0f378-871e-4245-807a-cd3095e90b03.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FAN_Shopify_SpidermanBND_PosterBundle_Card_620x500_169349f6-3a01-47f3-b1a6-a4c67a378527.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FAN_Shopify_SpidermanBND_PosterBundle_Card_620x500_169349f6-3a01-47f3-b1a6-a4c67a378527.jpg)## Availability All chains say their exclusives will be available at participating locations while supplies last, with no national guarantee that every location will carry every item. Alamo Drafthouse has confirmed its lineup (see above), and Marcus Theatres’ items are showing up at participating locations under its Make Summer Pop promotion. Harkins, B&B, Galaxy, and Showcase have not yet announced their Spider-Man: Brand New Day plans. We’ll update this section as those confirmations come in. If you would rather skip the theater concession line entirely, Walmart is also selling an officially licensed retail version for $34.96, down from $39.96, with a Fandango movie reward included with every purchase. Full breakdown in our [Walmart Spider-Man: Brand New Day popcorn bucket article](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/17/walmart-spider-man-brand-new-day-popcorn-bucket/). ## Pricing Cinemark has confirmed pricing on one bundle, the XD Super Ticket runs $40 for a Thursday, July 30 screening at 7pm local time. AMC and Regal have not released pricing on their exclusives. Based on past sculpted bucket releases like the Across the Spider-Verse character buckets, expect AMC’s Spidey Suit Bucket and Spider-Man Head to land in the $25 to $35 range, with the Thwip Cup likely closer to $15. Regal’s Wall Crawler Tin, given its scale and the included large popcorn, will likely price closer to $35 to $40. Cinemark’s Combo Container will likely follow its usual sculpted-piece pricing in a similar range once announced. These are estimates based on comparable releases, not confirmed figures. ## The Early Access Angle AMC and Cinemark are both running premium Thursday night screenings ahead of Friday’s wide release, each with its own bundle. AMC’s Opening Night Event puts the film in Dolby Cinema on July 30 with a pair of collectible Spider-Man socks included. Cinemark’s XD Super Ticket runs the same night for $40 and includes an exclusive XD mini poster, a 130oz branded popcorn tin, a medium drink, a Spider-Man suction phone mount, and an exclusive Spider-Man hat. Tickets for [Amazon Prime members’ early access on July 29](https://www.activaterewards.com/primeearlyscreeningbrandnewday) are separate from both of these. Our Take: Cinemark’s hand-shaped combo container might be the sleeper hit of this entire lineup. Regal’s building tin is the showpiece for the shelf, but a webbed glove that holds your popcorn and your drink at the same time is the kind of design that gets passed around a theater lobby before the movie even starts. This is a developing story and will be updated as additional chains confirm their Spider-Man: Brand New Day collectibles. Stay with Fantasy Land News at [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). Other Buckets that are coming to international theaters: [![Spider-Man branded tumbler cup with yellow lid and black straw featuring comic panels and logo art for Spider-Man: Brand New Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1cqEG_7w.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1cqEG_7w.webp)[![Decorative metal bucket wrapped in Spider-Man comic-book pages with a blue interior, likely a themed gift container.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TINTUB130ozCOMICHOMAGE2HRDR.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TINTUB130ozCOMICHOMAGE2HRDR.webp)## FAQ **Which theater chains have confirmed Spider-Man Brand New Day popcorn buckets?** AMC, Regal, and Cinemark have all confirmed exclusive lineups. Marcus, Harkins, Alamo Drafthouse, B&B, Galaxy, and Showcase have not yet announced theirs. **What is the Cinemark Spider-Man Combo Container?** It’s a sculpted webbed hand container that holds popcorn in the open glove and a drink built into the wrist, with a built-in straw and a free same day refill. **What is the Regal Wall Crawler Popcorn Tin?** It’s a building shaped popcorn container styled after a New York walk-up apartment, complete with a fire escape, a Deli-Grocery awning, and a sculpted Spider-Man climbing the exterior. It comes with a large popcorn included. **What are AMC’s Spider-Man Brand New Day exclusives?** AMC’s exclusives are the Thwip Cup with Action Straw, a light up cup with a swinging Spider-Man feature, the Spider-Man Head bucket, and the Spidey Suit Bucket, a red and blue web patterned container. **What is AMC’s Opening Night Event?** AMC is hosting Dolby Cinema screenings on Thursday, July 30, a day ahead of the wide release, with a pair of collectible Spider-Man socks included for attendees. **What is Cinemark’s XD Super Ticket?** It’s a $40 bundle for a Thursday, July 30 7pm XD screening that includes an exclusive mini poster, a 130oz popcorn tin, a medium drink, a phone mount, and an exclusive hat. **How much do the AMC and Regal exclusives cost?** Pricing hasn’t been confirmed yet. Based on comparable past releases, expect AMC’s sculpted buckets in the $25 to $35 range and Regal’s Wall Crawler Tin closer to $35 to $40. **When does Spider-Man: Brand New Day open in theaters?** The film opens nationwide on July 31, 2026, with early access screenings at AMC and Cinemark on July 30 and Amazon Prime member screenings on July 29. **Will this article be updated with more chains?** Yes. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Now Walt Disney Imagineering is testing whether a robot can do more than just wander and wave. According to the new report, the next droid heading toward Black Spire Outpost might actually take your order. ![The Free-Roaming Droids of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Are Getting a Whole New Robotic Sibling](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Free-Roaming-Droids-of-Star-Wars_-Galaxys-Edge-Are-Getting-a-Whole-New-Robotic-Sibling-1600x900.jpg)Before getting into it, it’s worth being precise about what is and isn’t confirmed, because it’s easy to blur two different robots into one story. The BDX droids you might have already met near the Millennium Falcon are walking, two-legged characters built for atmosphere and interaction. The droid in this new Bloomberg report is a different platform entirely. It hovers rather than walks, and it’s designed around a food cart concept inspired by a food truck from The Mandalorian and Grogu. Imagineering showed Bloomberg a demo of the hovering cart, but it hasn’t appeared in any park yet. The plan, per the report, is to showcase it at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in August 2026, with a possible Disneyland debut by the end of the year if testing goes well. Per [Bloomberg’s reporting](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-06-26/disney-s-parks-revamp-includes-aquatic-robots-star-wars-food-truck-droids?embedded-checkout=true), Imagineering is exploring a hovering droid built around a themed food cart that could eventually land in Galaxy’s Edge. The droid reportedly reacts differently depending on what a guest orders and “puts on a show” during the transaction rather than functioning like a standard vending kiosk. Kyle Laughlin, senior vice president for technology and R&D at Walt Disney Imagineering, framed the project as a test case for blending storytelling directly into retail. “I think that what we’re going to learn is how to show and sell products, and if it works, we’ll continue to look at new ways,” Laughlin told Bloomberg. He added that the concept isn’t limited to food and drink either, floating the idea of small merchandise like a toy as a future option. The cart was developed in collaboration with director Jon Favreau, which tracks given its design roots in The Mandalorian and Grogu. Laughlin also noted that Imagineering is mixing cutting-edge robotics with older techniques like puppetry and marionette work depending on what best serves the story, rather than chasing technology for its own sake. Per Bloomberg, the hovering droid cart is expected to be showcased publicly at **[D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/)** this August, with Imagineering eyeing a possible Disneyland debut by the end of 2026 if things go well there first. There’s no confirmed timeline yet for Walt Disney World, and Disney has not officially announced a launch date for either park. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It is a full-figure, three-dimensional collectible bucket shaped like Woody’s horse, and it comes with a Toy Story-themed crossbody strap.** Disney Parks has now revealed two major Pixar popcorn buckets in less than 24 hours. The [Lightning McQueen 20th Anniversary Cars bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/tag/lightning-mcqueen-popcorn-bucket-cars/) was announced yesterday, and now Bullseye is confirmed for the parks just ahead of the film’s theatrical run. Of the two, Bullseye is the more ambitious design. *Last Updated June 20, 2026*: The Bullseye popcorn bucket has officially arrived at Disneyland Resort on its confirmed June 18 release date, and it is now also available at Walt Disney World, debuting at all popcorn stands inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 19. The price at both locations is $26.99. [![The Bullseye Popcorn Bucket Is the Best Toy Story 5 Collectible Coming to the US](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Bullseye-Popcorn-Bucket-Is-the-Best-Toy-Story-5-Collectible-Coming-to-the-US-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Bullseye-Popcorn-Bucket-Is-the-Best-Toy-Story-5-Collectible-Coming-to-the-US.jpg)Bullseye is, without exaggeration, adorable in person, and if you have seen Toy Story 5 you already know he is the breakout character of the film. If you have not seen it yet, that is not a spoiler, just a heads up on what to expect. The bucket itself is built around a poseable Bullseye figure who can stand on all four legs or rear up onto his hind legs. His saddle opens to hold popcorn directly, though guests who want to keep him pristine can simply keep their popcorn in Disney’s standard containers and use Bullseye purely as a display piece. The small detail worth looking for is on the bottom of each of his feet — flip him over and the four feet spell out A-N-D-Y, a direct callback to the original Toy Story. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Bullseye-Popcorn-Bucket-Is-the-Best-Toy-Story-5-Collectible-Coming-to-the-US-1-1103x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Bullseye-Popcorn-Bucket-Is-the-Best-Toy-Story-5-Collectible-Coming-to-the-US-1.jpg)The bucket comes with a carrying strap in autumn western tones, featuring a Bullseye graphic and “Disney Parks” branding, completing the cowhorse aesthetic from top to bottom. Several major chains are carrying Toy Story 5 popcorn buckets, including AMC, Cinemark, Regal, and others. Those buckets are designed for a broad audience and priced accordingly. The Bullseye Parks bucket is in a different tier — it is a collector-grade item, purpose-built for the kind of Disney fan who will keep it on a shelf long after the film has left theaters. The crossbody strap, the sculpted saddle opening, the full-body rendering — none of that is accidental. Disney knew exactly who this bucket is for. For the full rundown of what’s available at theaters, see the complete [Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260619_095254-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260619_095254-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260619_095437-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260619_095437-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260619_100622-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260619_100622-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260619_100206-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260619_100206-scaled.jpg)**Our Take:** This is probably the best Toy Story 5 popcorn collectible coming to the US market. The theater buckets are solid, and kids will absolutely want them, but nothing in that lineup — including the Buzz Lightyear bucket — rises to this level. The international Disney Parks buckets look even better, but for guests stateside, Bullseye is the one worth planning a trip around. If you’re going to be at a Disney Park the week of June 18, this is the bucket to get in line for. We’ll be there. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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A first-look teaser for **“Sofia the First: Royal Magic”** just dropped, giving fans a glimpse of the new series set to premiere this **May** on **Disney+ and Disney Jr.** The new show follows Princess Sofia as she heads to The Charmswell School for Royal Magic to master her powers and meet new friends. You can watch the teaser trailer below! “Sofia the First: Royal Magic” Premieres May 25 [Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, and More Confirmed as Guest Stars](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/03/sofia-the-first-royal-magic-premiere-date-princess-guest-stars-disney-plus/) !["Sofia the First: Royal Magic" First Look Teaser Released; Disney Reveals May Premiere Date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SOFIA-THE-FIRST_-ROYAL-MAGIC-1600x900.jpg)## Sofia Returns to School in New Teaser The beloved princess is back, and she’s bringing some familiar voices with her. **Ariel Winter** returns to voice Sofia, who discovers she is the most magical princess in the realm. The story picks up as Sofia begins her journey at **The Charmswell School for Royal Magic**. To help her along the way, she has a new sidekick: an adorable, mischievous puppy-unicorn named Pepper, voiced by Nate Torrence (*Zootopia*). Disney Jr. Unveils Two Preschool Series for **[March 2026: ‘BeddyByes’ and ‘Magicampers’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/12/disney-jr-unveils-two-preschool-series-for-march-2026-beddybyes-and-magicampers/)** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-18-093851.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-18-093916.png)### Who is in the Cast? Fans of the original series will be happy to hear many of their favorite voices returning to the kingdom. - **Returning Favorites:** Darcy Rose Byrnes (Princess Amber), Jess Harnell (Cedric), Wayne Brady (Clover), and Tim Gunn (Baileywick). - **New Friends:** Mela Pietropaolo, Kai Harris, and Aaliyah Magcasi join the cast as Sofia’s new classmates, Layla, Zane, and Camila. ### How to Catch Up If you need a refresher on how Sofia became a princess, Disney has you covered. The original TV movie, **“Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess,”** will make its debut on Disney+ on **February 27**. You can also stream all four seasons of the **[original series on Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-4719d5a5-fed1-4013-b9be-c8871b85a9b4)** right now to get ready for the May premiere. ### Behind the Magic The new series is in good hands. **Craig Gerber**, who created the original show, is back as creator and executive producer. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The [2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festiva](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/epcot-festivals-2026-complete-guide-to-all-four-festivals/)l returns from March 4 to June 1, 2026. This event brings fresh flavors, vibrant topiaries, live music, and family fun to every corner of the park. Whether you want to stroll through lush gardens, taste your way around the Outdoor Kitchens, or sing along at the Garden Rocks concerts, this festival is the perfect way to celebrate the season at Walt Disney World. This guide will help you plan your visit and connect you to all our detailed coverage of this year’s highlights. ![Your Guide to the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/EPCOT-Flower-Garden-Festival-2025-Scentsy-Blossoms-of-Fragrance-1440x1080-1-1200x900.jpg)## Character Topiaries and Garden Exhibits Whimsical character topiaries and breathtaking floral displays will fill World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature, and World Showcase. More than 60 topiaries inspired by Disney favorites are blooming throughout the park. You can find Buzz, Woody, Bo Peep, and the Pixar Ball near the park entrance. Other familiar faces like Stitch, Mike Wazowski, and Lightning McQueen are sprouting up in different neighborhoods. We have been tracking the progress of these displays, so be sure to check out our [**2026 topiary watch**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/20/epcots-flower-garden-topiary-watch-2026/) for a closer look. Some specific highlights for 2026 include: - **World Discovery:** See where the [**Stitch topiary**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/17/stitch-topiary-lands-in-world-discovery-at-epcot-for-flower-garden-2026/) has landed for this year. - **New Centerpiece:** Disney has [**shifted the Figment topiary**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/18/disney-shifts-figment-topiary-making-room-for-new-festival-centerpiece/) to make room for a brand-new festival display. - **Butterfly Landing:** Observe many different butterfly species up close in this walk-through experience. - **Camp Get Out ’N’ Play Garden:** A camp-themed space where kids can jump and climb. - **The Honey Bee-stro:** Learn about the importance of bees and enjoy treats made with honey. ![Disney Shifts Figment Topiary Making Room for New Festival Centerpiece](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Shifts-Figment-Topiary-Making-Room-for-New-Festival-Centerpiece-1600x900.jpg)![Where to Find Every Disney Topiary at the 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Where-to-Find-Every-Disney-Topiary-at-the-2026-EPCOT-Flower-Garden-Festival-1600x900.jpg)## Festival Food and Outdoor Kitchens Food lovers have plenty to look forward to as the Outdoor Kitchens return with garden-inspired flavors. You can find a mix of returning classics and brand new dishes. If you want to plan your menu ahead of time, read our guide on how to [**eat your way around the festival**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/25/eat-your-way-around-2026-epcots-flower-garden-festival/). Or if you want, grab yourself an **[Orange Bird Sipper](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/05/the-orange-bird-sipper-at-epcot-2026-is-already-turning-heads-at-the-citrus-blossom/)** for a stroll around the parks, drinking the new Orange-Lemon Smoothie. Don’t forget to pick up a Festival Passport. This allows you to participate in the Garden Graze food stroll. If you collect enough stamps by purchasing specific dishes, you can earn a special festival treat. ![Eat Your Way Around 2026 Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Eat-Your-Way-Around-2026-Epcots-Flower-Garden-Festival-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-CitrusSlushy-1350x900.jpg)## Garden Rocks Concert Series Live music returns to the America Gardens Theatre with the [**Garden Rocks Concert Series**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/21/2026-walt-disney-world-garden-rocks-concert-series-music-acts-announced/ "2026 Walt Disney World Garden Rocks Concert Series Music Acts Announced"). The 2026 lineup features a mix of new acts and returning favorites. - **March 5-7** — The Music of ABBA (NEW) - **March 8-9** — Simple Plan - **March 13-14** — Blue October - **March 15-16** — Billy Ocean - **March 20-23** — THE ORCHESTRA starring former members of ELO & ELO Part II - **March 27-28** — Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone - **March 29-30** — 38 Special - **April 3-4** — Chubby Checker - **April 5-6** — Sugar Ray - **April 10-11** — Information Society (NEW) - **April 12-13** — Rick Springfield - **April 17-18** — Berlin - **April 19-20** — The Commodores - **April 24-25** — FireHouse (NEW) - **April 26-27** — Air Supply - **May 1-2** — A Flock of Seagulls - **May 3-4** — Plain White T’s - **May 8-9** — Katrina, formerly of Katrina & The Waves (NEW) - **May 10-11** — 98 Degrees - **May 15-16** — The Spinners - **May 17-18** — Josiah Queen (NEW) - **May 22-23** — Iam Tongi (NEW) - **May 24-25** — A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce - **May 29-30** — Queensrÿche - **May 31-June 1** — Maverick City Music Shows happen every night, but the lineup changes frequently. You can also book a Garden Rocks Dining Package starting February 5. This secures your seat for a specific performance and includes a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant. ![Disney Announces Full Line Up for Garden Rocks Concert Series at Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Disney-Announces-Full-Line-Up-for-Garden-Rocks-Concert-Series-at-Epcots-Flower-Garden-Festival-20-1598x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title## New Merchandise and Collectibles You can take a bit of the festival home with several new merchandise collections. This year features plenty of items themed to Orange Bird and Spike the Bee. From floral ears to spirit jerseys, there is a lot to see. Check out our [full **breakdown of the new merchandise**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/26/epcots-flower-and-garden-festival-new-merch-features-orange-bird-and-spike-the-bee/) to see the latest designs. For those who love souvenirs that hold snacks, there is an exciting addition this year. You can find out more about the [**new Winnie the Pooh-inspired popcorn bucke**t](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/springtime-at-epcot-the-2026-eggstravaganza-and-a-hunny-of-a-new-popcorn-bucket/) that is possibly coming during Spring at Disney in our recent update. ![EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival New Merch Features Orange Bird and Spike The Bee](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EPCOTs-Flower-and-Garden-Festival-Debuts-New-Orange-Bird-and-Spike-The-Bee-Merchandise-1348x900.jpg)![New Merchandise and Collectibles Flower Garden](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-Disney-Eats-New-Novelties-Pooh-Bucket-1600x442.png)## Scavenger Hunts and Family Fun The festival offers two great ways to explore the park while hunting for hidden items. 1. **Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration:** Follow Spike the Bee through the various gardens. You can learn more about how to play in our [**Spike the Bee guide**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/11/spikes-pollen-nation-exploration-returns-for-the-2026-epcot-flower-garden-festival/). 2. **Eggstravaganza:** This fan favorite hunt features character-themed eggs hidden around World Showcase. Get the details on the [2026 **Eggstravaganza**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/springtime-at-epcot-the-2026-eggstravaganza-and-a-hunny-of-a-new-popcorn-bucket/) to help you find them all. ![Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Returns for the 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Spike-Bee-Pollen-Nation-Returns-2026-1600x900.jpg)![eggstravaganza 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20250325_084211-1600x900.jpg)Disney PhotoPass photographers will also be available with festival props and Magic Shots. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Tickets went on sale today, October 6. Here is every theater collectible announced so far.** This is the full-body Godzilla that [first appeared in Brazil last week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/02/godzilla-minus-zero-popcorn-bucket-worlds-largest/), when it was billed as a contender for the world’s largest popcorn bucket. We now have the real dimensions. Every other current release is on our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). Updated October 7, 2026 6:30 AM: We understand that Alamo has removed the post; it appears theatres announced a day earlier than was supposed to happen. On a good note, we do know that **Swan Drive-In will have the full collection available today at Noon EST**. *We’ll update this article throughout the day as more theaters release their details. We are still waiting on Swan Drive-In, AMC, and Regal.* Of course, Cinemark just deleted their post on Instagram, so my guess is we will be asked to take this down… let’s see what happens. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Godzilla-Minus-Zero-Popcorn-Buckets-1600x900.jpg)Alamo Drafthouse lists the bucket at 19.5 inches tall, 17 inches wide and 22 inches long. It is a plastic container that holds 85 ounces of popcorn, which loads through an opening in Godzilla’s back. Alamo calls it a limited edition, recommends hand washing, and describes it as “a terrifyingly detailed sculpt of Takashi Yamazaki’s modern King of the Monsters.” Cinemark’s will also be selling the 3D Godzilla popcorn bucket. Alamo Drafthouse is taking pre-orders now through AlamoMart, its online store. The estimated ship date is November 6, 2026. Payment is taken at checkout, and Alamo says an order will not ship until everything in it is available, so it is best to order this one by itself. The pre-order is open for a limited time. You can find it on the [GODZILLA MINUS ZERO Popcorn Bucket page at AlamoMart](https://giftshop.drafthouse.com/products/godzilla-minus-zero-popcorn-bucket). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/GMinusZeroAlamomart_ProductImages_Side_1024x1024copy-1.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/GMinusZeroAlamomart_ProductImages_Side_1024x1024copy-1.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/GMinusZeroAlamomart_ProductImages_FrontwithCorn_1024x1024_11db142e-4d31-45d1-9e83-abfa87e8331d.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/GMinusZeroAlamomart_ProductImages_FrontwithCorn_1024x1024_11db142e-4d31-45d1-9e83-abfa87e8331d.png)Cinemark has three items. The 3D Godzilla Popcorn Bucket comes with an XL popcorn on the side. The Heat Ray Drink Bottle turns Godzilla’s atomic breath into a cup, with a clear blue swirl rising out of his open jaws and a straw at the top, and it comes with a large drink. The Popcorn Tin carries the film’s logo over storm clouds. All three include a free same-day refill, though the refills exclude ICEEs. Cinemark says they will be available at select theaters while supplies last. AMC, Regal, Swan Drive-In, Marcus, Harkins, B&B Theatres, Galaxy Theatres and Showcase Cinemas have not announced Godzilla Minus Zero collectibles yet. We will add each one here as it is revealed. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/GMinusZero_PopcornBucket_Web_Alamomart_DeluxeHomepage_1920x1080-1600x900.jpg)## Is It the World’s Largest Popcorn Bucket? Not by the measure Guinness World Records used. The record belongs to [the Galactus bucket from The Fantastic Four: First Steps](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/21/the-fantastic-four-first-steps-guinness-world-records-title-holder-galactus-popcorn-bucket/), certified in July 2025 as the largest popcorn container commercially available. That record is based on capacity. Galactus holds 361 ounces. Godzilla holds 85. Godzilla is bigger on the outside. He stands 19.5 inches tall and runs 22 inches long, against Galactus at 17.5 inches tall and 20 inches wide. So this bucket is taller and longer than the record holder, and it holds less than a quarter of the popcorn. Our take: buy this one for the shelf, not the snack. At $90 and 85 ounces, you are paying for a 19.5-inch Godzilla statue that happens to open in the back. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets --- ### [Clayface Popcorn Buckets Are Shipping Two Weeks Before DC’s Horror Movie Hits Theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/07/clayface-popcorn-buckets/) **Published:** October 7, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Clayface popcorn buckets are here ahead of the film’s October 23, 2026 release. Swan Drive-In has three Clayface collectibles, led by a Figural Hand Popcorn Bucket at $37.95, and Cinemark has added the hand bucket to its online shop. Tickets go on sale today, October 7, at noon.** Clayface lands in a busy month for theater collectibles, right behind the [Godzilla Minus Zero popcorn buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/06/godzilla-minus-zero-popcorn-buckets-are-a-massive-19-5-inches-tall-and-cost-90/) and the [Scream 30th Anniversary Ghostface buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/scream-30th-anniversary-ghostface-popcorn-buckets-are-coming-october-9/). Every current release is on our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Clayface-Popcorn-Buckets-Are-Shipping-Two-Weeks-Before-DCs-Horror-Movie-Hits-Theaters-1600x900.jpg)The film is an R-rated body horror thriller set in the DC Universe. Tom Rhys Harries plays Matt Hagen, an actor whose face is disfigured by a gangster. He turns to fringe scientist Dr. Caitlin Corr, played by Naomi Ackie, and her treatment turns his body into clay. James Watkins directs from a script by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Clayface-Figural-Hand-In-Popcorn-Bucket-Front-View-scaled-1-900x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Clayface-Figural-Hand-In-Popcorn-Bucket-Front-View-scaled-1-scaled.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Clayface-Figural-Hand-In-Popcorn-Bucket-Top-View-scaled-1-900x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Clayface-Figural-Hand-In-Popcorn-Bucket-Top-View-scaled-1-scaled.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Clayface-Figural-Hand-In-Popcorn-Bucket-Seperate-scaled-1-900x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Clayface-Figural-Hand-In-Popcorn-Bucket-Seperate-scaled-1-scaled.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Clayface-Meltdown-Grippr-Tumbler-Front-scaled-1-900x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Clayface-Meltdown-Grippr-Tumbler-Front-scaled-1-scaled.png)Here are the three Clayface items at Swan Drive-In: - Clayface Figural Hand In Popcorn Bucket, $37.95. A brown clay hand reaches up out of the popcorn from a clay-swirl bucket with the film’s logo. The hand lifts out. - Clayface Meltdown Grippr Tumbler, $21.95. A clay-colored cup sculpted as Clayface’s melting face, with a lid and straw. - Clayface Round Tin Popcorn Bucket, $19.95. A dark tin with the Clayface logo on one side and his melting face on the other. **Swan Drive-In says the full line is in stock and shipping, and will be available at 12:00 P.M. EST**. You can find all three in the [**Clayface collection at Swan Drive-In**](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/clayface/). Swan opens each release early to its VIP list with a passcode. If you want to get those passcodes, all you need to do is order something from Swan, and the emails will start coming. Cinemark has added its own [Clayface Popcorn Bucket Figural Hand](https://shop.cinemark.com/products/clayface-popcorn-bucket-figural-hand) to its online shop at $39.95. It is the same hand sculpt in different colors, with a pale hand in a black bucket and a red Clayface logo. Cinemark lists it at 80 ounces and 10.5 by 8.2 inches, in stock, with a limit of three per customer. Popcorn is not included. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Screenshot-2026-10-07-061318.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Screenshot-2026-10-07-061318.png) We are still waiting on AMC, Regal, Alamo Drafthouse, Marcus, Harkins, B&B Theatres, Galaxy Theatres and Showcase Cinemas. We will add each one here as it is announced. Clayface opens in theaters on October 23, 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The three pieces went on sale October 6, 2026. A 1/4 ounce gold round is limited to 1,500, and two 1 ounce silver rounds are limited to 10,000 each.** The Mint’s reasoning is simple. Wade Wilson was born in Saskatchewan and James Howlett was born in Alberta, long before they became Deadpool and Wolverine. The pairing follows Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine, which we covered in 2024 when [the film took over Disney experiences](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/07/26/lets-go-deadpool-wolverine-transform-disney-experiences/). More licensed releases like this are on our [Disney Consumer Products guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/). ![Deadpool and Wolverine Gold and Silver Collectibles Released by the Royal Canadian Mint](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Deadpool-and-Wolverine-Gold-and-Silver-Collectibles-Released-by-the-Royal-Canadian-Mint-1600x900.jpg)The gold round is 99.99 percent pure gold and puts both characters on one piece, engraved opposite each other in frosted relief. It comes in a custom box with a clear acrylic frame for display. The two silver rounds are 99.99 percent pure silver, 38 millimeters across, and finished in color on both sides. Deadpool strikes a classic pose, pointing to himself. Wolverine has his claws out. Each stands in front of an engraved maple leaf. The other side shows the character’s gloved hand with the line “Time to give the people what they came for.” Deadpool’s comes in a red box. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Wolverine_Pkg-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Deadpool_Pkg-900x900.png)These were designed by Agoro, a New Zealand company that makes officially licensed precious metal collectibles, and struck by the Mint. They are rounds, not coins. Canadian Coin News reports that they carry no face value and are not legal tender. These new collectibles may be ordered by contacting the Mint at 1-800-267-1871 in Canada, 1-800-268-6468 in the US, or at [www.mint.ca](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4789563-1&h=143032289&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mint.ca%2Fen&a=www.mint.ca). “The Mint is always looking for creative ways to showcase Canadian identity and express our national pride, so we were delighted to partner with Agoro to shine a light on the distinctly Canadian roots of Deadpool and Wolverine,” said Tom Froggatt, Chief Commercial Officer of the Royal Canadian Mint. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Deadpool-Wolverine_Pkg-1-900x900.png) The Mint says the collectibles are available at mint.ca, at its boutiques in Ottawa and Winnipeg, and through dealers. U.S. buyers can order by phone at 1-800-268-6468. The announcement does not list prices. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The takeover runs October 9 through 11, 2026 at Daily Provisions Manhattan West, just steps from the Javits Center and New York Comic Con.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Winnie-the-Pooh-100th-Anniversary_-Disney-Turns-NYC-Coffee-Shop-Into-the-Hundred-Acre-Wood-1600x900.jpg)Disney says the shop will get Hundred Acre Wood decor, honey-inspired treats and drinks, themed offerings, and what it calls a few sweet surprises. A selection of Winnie the Pooh books will be on hand too, which fits, since the host is Disney’s book division. All ages are welcome. It is the latest piece of a yearlong celebration. In March we covered [what Disney found when it opened its Winnie the Pooh archives for the centennial](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/11/winnie-the-pooh-turns-100-disney-opens-the-archives-and-what-they-found-inside-is-remarkable/), and our [Disney Consumer Products guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/) tracks the books and merchandise that have followed. Daily Provisions Manhattan West is at 440 West 33rd Street, Suite 90. New York Comic Con runs October 8 through 11 at the Javits Center, so the takeover covers the last three days of the convention. The invitation is open to Comic Con attendees and anyone else who wants to follow the scent of honey off West 33rd Street. The books are the reason Disney Publishing is behind this one. Its anniversary lineup includes The Hundred-Acre Wood Cookbook, Winnie the Pooh 100 Mindful Moments, and the Wonders of the Hundred-Acre Wood Treasury. A.A. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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From November 25, 2026 through January 6, 2027, the coaster will play three holiday songs. The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth runs November 27 through December 30, 2026.** The three songs are “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams, “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and “Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses. Disney says they will be shuffled, so you will not know which one you are getting until the launch. It is the same guessing game the ride plays the rest of the year with its six regular songs. ![EPCOT Christmas 2026: Cosmic Rewind Gets Three Holiday Songs as Festival of the Holidays Returns](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/EPCOT-Christmas-2026_-Cosmic-Rewind-Gets-Three-Holiday-Songs-as-Festival-of-the-Holidays-Returns-1600x900.jpg)This is a change from the ride’s first holiday season in 2022, when it played a single mash-up of seasonal songs. Three separate tracks give repeat riders something to chase. Disney has not said whether the six regular songs stay in the rotation during the holiday dates. The ride has already been in the news this month, after [Disney trimmed a pause out of the pre-show](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/03/cosmic-rewind-preshow-change-epcot/). The Festival of the Holidays is included with park admission. We have the full rundown in our [EPCOT Festival of the Holidays 2026 guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/25/epcot-festival-of-the-holidays-2026-dates-guide/), and the short version is that the favorites are back. That means the Candlelight Processional with [this year’s celebrity narrators](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/08/2026-epcot-candlelight-processional-narrator-lineup-revealed/), Holiday Kitchens around World Showcase, the Holiday Cookie Stroll, Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition scavenger hunt, storytellers at the World Showcase pavilions, JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season, and the Glimmering Greenhouses overlay at Living with the Land. The food is still to come. Disney says the Disney Eats Foodie Guide will have the full Holiday Kitchen menus. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EPCOT-International-Festival-of-the-Holidays-Returns-2025-1598x900.jpg)One thing to note for trip planning is that the dates do not line up. Cosmic Rewind’s holiday songs start two days before the festival and run a week past it. A visit in the first week of January still gets the holiday coaster, but the festival will be over. The Cosmic Rewind holiday songs begin November 25, and the festival opens November 27. Our [EPCOT Festivals guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/epcot-festivals/) covers all four festivals. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Epcot **Tags:** EPCOT Christmas 2026: Cosmic Rewind Gets Three Holiday Songs as Festival of the Holidays Returns --- ### [Hollywood Studios Christmas 2026: Muppets Coaster Holiday Overlay and New Lilypad Songs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/06/hollywood-studios-christmas-2026-muppets-coaster-holiday-overlay-and-new-lilypad-songs/) **Published:** October 6, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney’s Hollywood Studios has announced its Christmas 2026 lineup, and two rides are getting holiday versions for the first time. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Obligatory Holiday Overlay and a new holiday playlist at Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad’s Jams both run November 4, 2026 through January 6, 2027.** Both attractions are new this year. [Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opened May 26](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/rock-n-roller-coaster-muppets-opening-date-tracklist/), and [Lilypad’s Jams took over Alien Swirling Saucers on September 25](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/25/lilypads-jams-opens-at-alien-swirling-saucers-with-a-japanese-typo-on-her-screen/), so this is the first holiday season for each. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Hollywood-Studios-Christmas-2026_-Muppets-Coaster-Holiday-Overlay-and-New-Lilypad-Songs-1600x900.jpg)## Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Obligatory Holiday Overlay The Electric Mayhem are turning their concert into a holiday show, and the name tells you the Muppets are in on the joke. Disney says festive music will fill the courtyard around the guitar marquee. Inside, guests will find Dr. Teeth, Animal, Floyd, Janice, Zoot and Lips rehearsing their holiday spectacular while other Muppets try to help, with the usual complications. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/custom_thumbnail_big.png)The ride itself gets a new four-song set list. It includes Holiday Road with Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear, Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) with Jennifer Hudson, Silver Bells with Cyndi Lauper, and Little Saint Nick from the band alone. ## New Holiday Songs at Alien Swirling Saucers Over in Toy Story Land, DJ Lilypad is debuting a holiday playlist at Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad’s Jams. Lilypad is the frog-shaped smart tablet from Toy Story 5 who took over the ride’s music last month. Her four holiday tracks are Deck the Halls, Toyland, Swirling, Swirling, Saucers, and Joy to the Swirl. The rest of the land dresses up too. Toy Story Land gets oversized seasonal decorations, and Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear will meet guests in their holiday outfits. ## What Else Is Returning for the Holidays Sunset Seasons Greetings is back with nightly projections on the Hollywood Tower Hotel. The building becomes a Muppets gingerbread masterpiece, a Toy Story toy hotel, a snowy corner of Arendelle, and a Dickensian village from Mickey’s Christmas Carol. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Rock-N-Roller-Coaster-Gonzo-and-Rizzo-1536x1024-1-1350x900.png)For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration adds seasonal songs and a holiday finale with Olaf. Minnie’s Holiday Dine returns to Hollywood & Vine with Minnie Mouse and friends in holiday outfits. The menu includes oven-roasted herbed chicken, carved beef tenderloin, seared salmon, spice-rubbed pork loin, and a plant-based roasted mushroom-farro risotto, with seasonal bread pudding and Mississippi mud pie for dessert. Disney recommends advance reservations. Walt Disney Presents, which is also [showing Carousel of Progress costumes and models right now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/28/walt-disney-presents-adds-carousel-of-progress-costumes-and-scale-models-at-hollywood-studios/), adds a holiday display with props and artifacts from Disney holiday films. Its theater will play holiday shorts, including On Ice, Pluto’s Christmas Tree, and The Art of Skiing with Goofy. On select nights, the park also hosts Disney Jollywood Nights, a separately ticketed party. We have [the Jollywood Nights dates and ticket details here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/24/disney-jollywood-nights-2026-dates-tickets/). ## What This Means for Your Trip If you are visiting between November 4 and January 6, plan on the holiday version of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Disney describes a brand-new set list for the overlay, so anyone who wants to hear the regular songs should ride before November 4 or after January 6. For everyone else, this is two new reasons to visit a park that already had one of the stronger holiday lineups at Walt Disney World. The holiday overlays begin November 4, 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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What we do know is that it’s made by Golden Link, the same manufacturer behind the record-holding [Galactus head](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/21/the-fantastic-four-first-steps-guinness-world-records-title-holder-galactus-popcorn-bucket/). The bucket is a full-body Godzilla sculpt, not a head or a bust. He stands upright with his mouth open, rows of jagged dorsal spines run down his back, and a long tail curls out behind him. On the display table at EXPOCINE, the figure and its tail covered most of the tabletop. The bucket opens in the back so it can be filled with popcorn. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Godzilla-Minus-Zero-Popcorn-Bucket_-First-Look-at-What-May-Be-the-Worlds-Largest-1-1600x900.jpg)SATO is the film’s distributor in Brazil, where Godzilla Minus Zero premieres November 5. Victor Akira Sato, the company’s director of business and operations, said the limited edition is the largest popcorn bucket ever sold in the country. SATO is calling it an exclusive collectible for the Brazilian release, and the film will play in IMAX throughout Brazil. To take the world title, this bucket has to beat Galactus. The Galactus head from The Fantastic Four: First Steps measured 20 inches wide and 17.5 inches tall, sold for $80, and earned a Guinness World Record in July 2025 as the largest popcorn container commercially available. Golden Link made that one too, so the company would be breaking its own record. Galactus was never sold in Brazil, so even if this stays a Brazil-only release, it very well could be the largest popcorn bucket the country has ever sold. We’ve added the Godzilla bucket to our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) as one to watch. Godzilla Minus Zero opens in US theaters on November 6, 2026, one day after Brazil and three days after Japan. We covered the [North American release announcement](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/09/godzillas-back-godzilla-minus-zero-hits-north-american-theaters-this-november/) back in January. Today’s reveal only covers Brazil, and no US theater chain has announced a Godzilla Minus Zero bucket yet. SATO first talked about the bucket earlier this week with Brazilian trade outlet [Exibidor](https://www.exibidor.com.br/expocine/15913-sato-company-mira-seu-maior-lancamento-com-godzilla-minus-zero), describing it as a premium piece imported directly from the manufacturer. Godzilla Minus Zero opens November 6, 2026 in the US. We’ll update this article as soon as dimensions, pricing are confirmed. 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Harryhausen’s will serve ramen with fishcake sliced to look like eyeballs and green eggs. Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza will pour a frozen purple version of Blort, the soda from the films.** The details come from a new Disney Eats video filmed at the Flavor Lab, the culinary test kitchen at Walt Disney World. It features Chef Brian Piasecki, Director of Culinary and Concept Development, and Beverage Director Evan Rosenthal. Disney said at D23 in August that [Harryhausen’s would have a menu unlike anything else at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/monstropolis-d23-2026-every-announcement-glob-theater-harryhausens/). This is the first time we have seen what that means. ![Monstropolis Food Revealed: Eyeball Ramen at Harryhausen’s and Frozen Blort at Archie’s](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Monstropolis-Food-Revealed_-Eyeball-Ramen-at-Harryhausens-and-Frozen-Blort-at-Archies-1600x900.jpg)Harryhausen’s is the land’s table-service restaurant, [named in tribute to stop-motion legend Ray Harryhausen](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/harryhausens-sushi-is-coming-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/), with an Audio-Animatronic sushi chef at work in the dining room. Piasecki said the menu is “more than just sushi.” “One of the dishes at Harryhausen’s that we’re really proud of is our ramen bowl,” he said, and there will be a couple of different types. Disney describes a rich tonkotsu broth and alkaline ramen noodles, finished with the eyeball fishcake and green eggs. The Flavor Lab table in the video gives a few more hints. It is set with sheets of nori, fresh noodles, mushrooms, spinach, eggs, a carafe of broth, and breaded cutlets both raw and fried. Disney has not said which of those make the final menu. Piasecki summed up the goal this way: “I want to say gross, but not too gross. So we’ll say grossly fun.” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Screenshot-2026-10-06-072817.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Screenshot-2026-10-06-072801.png)Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza is the quick-service spot, named for Fear Tech’s mascot. The team says it should feel like your favorite college pizza joint, the place monsters from every university go. The inspiration is a scene in Monsters University where Mike falls asleep studying with a slice of pizza and a can of Blort beside him. “Blort is one of the most popular soft drinks in all of Monstropolis. But nobody knows what it looks like. Nobody knows what it tastes like,” Rosenthal said. Disney’s answer is a frozen purple drink topped with Scream Apple Foam, which is pale green in the video. Disney has not said what flavor the purple part is. A bowl of gummy eyeballs sits next to the cup, with no word yet on where those end up. Piasecki said one of the biggest challenges was making food that feels true to monsters and still appeals to guests. Early on, the team asked questions like “do they slurp? Do they chew?” It all has to fit [H.U.M.A.N. Day, the land’s story about monsters welcoming humans in](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/monstropolis-at-hollywood-studios-gets-official-story-details-and-land-name-confirmed-by-disney/). When the team ran ideas past Walt Disney Imagineering, the answer was often to push further. Rosenthal’s rule: “you can never have enough eyeballs in Monstropolis!” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Screenshot-2026-10-06-072720.png)Our take: this is the right approach. The jokes sit on top of food people already order, so a Pixar fan and a picky eater can both find something. What Disney has not shared yet is the full menus, prices, or an opening date beyond 2027. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney's Hollywood Studios **Tags:** Monstropolis Food Revealed: Eyeball Ramen at Harryhausen’s and Frozen Blort at Archie’s --- ### [Welcome to Monstropolis Concept Art Updated With New Glob Theater Lobby at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/welcome-to-monstropolis-concept-art-updated-with-new-glob-theater-lobby-at-hollywood-studios/) **Published:** October 5, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Walt Disney World has shared updated concept art for Welcome to Monstropolis, the new show coming to the Glob Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2027. The lobby artwork now shows different chandeliers and posters than the version Disney put on display less than two weeks ago, and our latest construction photos show the same monster details going up on real buildings.** [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Welcome-to-Monstropolis-Exterior-1521x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Welcome-to-Monstropolis-Exterior-scaled.png)The lobby art first appeared in late September, when [Walt Disney Presents added new Monstropolis displays](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/26/walt-disney-presents-adds-new-monstropolis-maquettes-and-glob-theater-art-at-hollywood-studios/). That version hung an eyeball-and-teeth chandelier over the room. The new art swaps it for fixtures with round glass bulbs on curling arms above a green glass bowl with a scaled pattern. They look like something out of a 1920s movie palace, with the monster touch saved for the scales. The posters beside the concession stand changed too. One now advertises a keyboard-playing monster in a fedora and dark glasses, with the Glob name across the bottom. The earlier art included a spoof poster titled Silence of the Cribs, and it no longer appears. The rest of the room holds steady. Monster Concessions still anchors the back wall under a lit sign, red curtains hang along the upper level, and screens above the theater doors read “Welcome to Monstropolis.” [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/HT5VuL3W0AAmaqE-1600x874.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/HT5VuL3W0AAmaqE-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/HT40bj3WcAAaRTL-1571x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/HT40bj3WcAAaRTL-scaled.jpg)The show art puts Mike and Sulley at center stage under a carved arch of tentacles with a many-eyed monster face at the top. Doors hang from claw rigs above the performers with a net strung between them, and a giant yellow laugh canister bursts through the wall in a cloud of vapor. A monster band plays from a box at the side of the house, and screens on the walls carry the action to the back rows. Sharing the stage are monsters who look a lot like the Oozma Kappa crew from Monsters University, including Art, Terri and Terry, and Don Carlton. Look closely and you will find orange long-eared hares all over the theater. The same critter showed up as a sculpted maquette at Walt Disney Presents, which suggests they will pop up around the land. The show also carries an original song by Randy Newman, his first written for a theme park, as Disney [announced at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/monstropolis-d23-2026-every-announcement-glob-theater-harryhausens/). Out front, the marquee bills the show as “A Scarefree Theatrical Extravaganza.” A banner from the Monstropolis Department of Human Relations welcomes guests, which fits the [H.U.M.A.N. Day story](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/monstropolis-at-hollywood-studios-gets-official-story-details-and-land-name-confirmed-by-disney/) Disney set up for the land. Mike and Sulley greet families on a red carpet under the [clock tower](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/29/monstropolis-dark-avenue-clock-tower-construction-update/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261004_124830-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261004_124702-1599x900.jpg)Elsewhere on the site, scaffolding still covers a brick building marked with Public Restrooms signs at ground level. Up close the trim is easy to read. A cream band cut like a row of teeth runs under the roofline, and the window frames flare into points that look like horns. Imagineers have talked about [working horns and teeth into the city’s architecture](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/29/monstropolis-dark-avenue-clock-tower-construction-update/), and here it is on a real wall. A wooden water tank and green rooftop vents sit above it. From Grand Avenue, the gable end of that same building is visible behind the Ice Cold Hydraulics wall. It is covered in scalloped shingles with arched window frames set into it. Another facade with white tapered window frames is still behind scaffolding, and a rooftop piece is wrapped in tarp next to a weathered metal roof. A line of raw concrete columns now stands along the front of the site. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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All four passes went up, with increases that range from $10 to $120.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Disney-World-Annual-Passholder-Price-increase-2026-1599x900.jpg)Here is every pass compared to the prices set in [last year’s increase on October 8, 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/08/walt-disney-world-price-hikes-on-annual-passes-tickets-and-parking-with-peak-season-ticket-prices-breaking-200/). All prices are before tax. The monthly payment is what Disney’s site shows for Florida residents, with 12 payments at 0 percent APR after a $205 down payment. Those monthly figures include tax, which is why they add up to more than the list price. | Annual Pass | Last year | Now | Increase | Monthly payment | |---|---|---|---|---| | Disney Pixie Dust Pass | $489 | $499 | $10 | $27.21 | | Disney Pirate Pass | $869 | $909 | $40 | $63.60 | | Disney Sorcerer Pass | $1,099 | $1,139 | $40 | $84.01 | | Disney Incredi-Pass | $1,629 | $1,749 | $120 | $138.15 | The Incredi-Pass took the biggest hit at 7.4 percent. The Pirate Pass rose 4.6 percent, the Sorcerer Pass 3.6 percent, and the Pixie Dust Pass 2 percent. That matters most to fans who live outside Florida. The Pixie Dust and Pirate passes are for Florida residents only, and the Sorcerer Pass is limited to Florida residents and eligible Disney Vacation Club Members. The Incredi-Pass is the only one anyone can buy, and it is the one that went up the most. Here is what each pass includes, according to Disney’s site. The Incredi-Pass has no blockout dates and holds up to five park reservations at a time. The Sorcerer Pass also holds five and is blocked on select holiday dates. The Pirate Pass holds four and the Pixie Dust Pass holds three, and both have blockout dates. Every pass includes standard theme park parking, savings on select dining, and up to 20 percent off select merchandise. “Our goal is to put guests at the center of our decision making, and that starts by listening to them,” said Thomas Mazloum, chairman of Disney Experiences. The timing is not a surprise. This is the fourth October in a row that Walt Disney World has raised Annual Pass prices, following last year and [the October 2024 increase](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/10/23/price-hike-for-walt-disney-world-annual-passes-announced-effective-immediately/). Disney’s new fiscal year also begins at the start of October. The Incredi-Pass launched at $1,299 in 2021, so it has gone up $450 in five years. Annual Passes were not the only change. Disney also set ticket prices for late 2027, with the top one-day ticket rising $10 to $229 on the busiest holiday dates. The lowest one-day ticket stays at $119, and standard parking is not changing. ![Cartoon mouse mascot on an orange sign that reads 'annual passholder', held up with blurred lights in the background.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-World-Annual-Pass-Renewals-Now-Come-With-a-Dapper-Mickey-Magnet-by-Mail-1600x893.jpg)Disney World Annual Pass Renewals Now Come With a Dapper Mickey Magnet by MailIf you already have a pass, check your renewal price before you assume the numbers above apply to you. Disney offers a renewal rate to current Passholders, and you can renew up to 30 days after your anniversary date. If you are buying new, the gap between the Sorcerer Pass and the Incredi-Pass is now $610, so it is worth looking at the Sorcerer blockout calendar before paying for the top tier. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Walt Disney World --- ### [Bluey Christmas Balloon to Debut at 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/bluey-christmas-balloon-to-debut-at-100th-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/) **Published:** October 5, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **A brand-new Bluey Christmas balloon will debut at the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 26, 2026. BBC Studios and Macy’s announced the balloon today, October 5. It shows Bluey wearing her Christmas crown from the fan-favorite episode “Christmas Swim.”** ![Bluey Christmas Balloon to Debut at 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bluey-Christmas-Balloon-to-Debut-at-100th-Macys-Thanksgiving-Day-Parade-1600x900.jpg)The design comes from the barbecue scene in “Christmas Swim,” where the Heelers spend an Aussie Christmas by the pool, pulling crackers and wearing their crowns. Bluey’s holiday episodes have become a tradition of their own, and last year we covered [the Verandah Santa Christmas EP](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/10/bluey-christmas-ep-verandah-santa-is-now-available/). Everything else happening with the Heelers is in our [Bluey guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/). Ludo Studio, the company that makes the show, designed the pose, and the artists at Macy’s Parade Studio built the balloon. It measures 47 feet long, 27.8 feet wide and 47.2 feet tall. That is a little smaller than the first Bluey balloon, which debuted in 2022 at 51 feet long, 37 feet wide and 52 feet tall. Bluey has been part of the parade every year since. From 2023 through 2025, her red Keepy Uppy balloon came along for a giant game of Keepy Uppy through the streets of New York. In 2024, Grannies Rita and Gladys showed up in their Grannies Car. The announcement does not say whether the new balloon replaces the 2022 design, or whether the Keepy Uppy balloon and the Grannies will be back. Melanie Zanetti and Dave McCormack, the voices of Chilli and Bandit, will be in New York for the parade. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bluey-S2E51-Christmas-Swim-028-1600x900.jpg)“We are thrilled to welcome her back for our 100th Parade as she once again takes flight above New York City, continuing a cherished Thanksgiving tradition,” said Jordan Dabby, producer of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Suzy Raia, EVP of Global Consumer Products at BBC Studios, said the company is “honored to celebrate the Parade’s 100th anniversary in New York City with a festive new Bluey balloon.” Bluey will share the sky with another new balloon FLN readers know. [Disney’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey balloon](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/13/sorcerers-apprentice-mickey-balloon-100th-macys-parade/) also debuts at the 100th parade, which Macy’s says will have a record 100 inflatable elements. For a look back, here is [what Disney brought to the 99th parade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/21/disney-brings-magic-to-the-99th-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/). For families, the plan is easy. Watch “Christmas Swim” on Disney+ before Thanksgiving, then let the kids look for the crown on parade morning. A summer Christmas by the pool floating over a cold November morning in Manhattan is a very Bluey kind of joke. There is more on the way too, with [The Bluey Movie set for August 6, 2027](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/04/bluey-movie-announced-by-disney-coming-to-theaters-august-6-2027/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Ordering opens October 9 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern, three weeks before the original Scream returns to theaters on October 30.** The door bucket is the one to watch. It appears to be the same design as the [Scream 7 Ghostface Door Popcorn Bucket that AMC sold in February](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/28/amc-drops-scream-7-ghostface-door-and-bust-popcorn-buckets-online/), now released under the Scream 30th Anniversary name. That bucket was the most popular piece of the Scream 7 lineup. AMC’s first batch sold out right away, and the chain reopened pre-orders for another run. You can compare it with the rest in our [guide to every Scream 7 popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/04/ghostface-returns-every-new-scream-7-popcorn-bucket-revealed/). ![Scream 30th Anniversary Ghostface Popcorn Buckets Go on Sale October 9](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Scream-30th-Anniversary-Ghostface-Popcorn-Buckets-Go-on-Sale-October-9-1600x900.jpg)Here is the full lineup: - Ghostface Opening Door Popcorn Bucket shows Ghostface forcing his way past a chained white door, set into a black wall embossed with his mask. - Ghostface Walking 20 Inch Tall Popcorn Bucket is a full figure in mid-stride on a red base, with a phone raised in one hand and a knife in the other. The popcorn sits in a compartment in the back of his robe. - Bloody Ghostface Grippr Tumbler is a black textured cup with a raised, blood-splattered mask and a red straw. - Ghostface Talking 12 Inch Statement Roto Plush has a fabric robe, a molded mask, and a knife in hand. For reference, AMC charged $39.95 for its door bucket and $22.95 for its Ghostface Grippr Cup in February. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Scream-30th-Anniversary-Ghostface-20-Inch-Tall-Walking-Popcorn-Bucket-Front-Angle-scaled-1-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Scream-30th-Anniversary-Ghostface-20-Inch-Tall-Walking-Popcorn-Bucket-Back-With-Popcorn-scaled-1-900x900.png)Nothing can be ordered yet. Swan Drive-In has opened VIP viewing of all four product pages ahead of the sale, and the access code is SCREAMVIP in all caps. The pages are up for the [Opening Door Popcorn Bucket](https://swandrivein.com/product/scream-30th-anniversary-ghostface-opening-door-popcorn-bucket/), the [Walking 20 Inch Tall Popcorn Bucket](https://swandrivein.com/product/scream-30th-anniversary-ghostface-walking-20-inch-tall-popcorn-bucket/), the [Bloody Ghostface Grippr Tumbler](https://swandrivein.com/product/scream-30th-anniversary-bloody-ghostface-grippr-tumbler/), and the [Talking 12 Inch Statement Roto Plush](https://swandrivein.com/product/scream-30th-anniversary-ghostface-talking-12-inch-statement-roto-plush/). Ordering goes live at 12:01 a.m. Eastern on Friday, October 9. That is late Thursday night for anyone staying up. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Scream-30th-Anniversary-Ghostface-Opening-Door-Popcorn-Bucket-Front-Angle-With-Popcorn-scaled-1-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Scream-30th-Anniversary-Bloody-Ghostface-Grippr-™-Tumbler-Front-scaled-1-900x900.png)The timing lines up with the big screen. Paramount is bringing the 1996 original back to select theaters on October 30 for its 30th anniversary. Swan Drive-In often lists collectibles before the big chains show theirs, so we will be watching AMC, Regal, and Cinemark for their own Scream 30th pieces. If the door bucket is the one you missed in February, set an alarm. It went fast the first time. Ordering opens October 9 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern at **[Swan Drive-In](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/scream-30th-anniversary/)**. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Scream 30th Anniversary Ghostface Popcorn Buckets Go on Sale October 9 --- ### [D23 Spotlight Series Recap: 13 Disney World Ambassadors, Joe Rohde, and Carousel of Progress News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/d23-spotlight-series-recap-13-disney-world-ambassadors-joe-rohde-and-carousel-of-progress-news/) **Published:** October 5, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **D23 marked Walt Disney World’s 55th anniversary Sunday, October 4, with D23 Spotlight Series: 55 Magical Years of Storytelling at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The night had three parts: a reunion of 13 past Walt Disney World Ambassadors, a conversation with Disney Legend Joe Rohde, and a Carousel of Progress panel that delivered the real news.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/D23-Spotlight-Series-Recap_-13-Disney-World-Ambassadors-Joe-Rohde-and-Carousel-of-Progress-News-1-1599x900.jpg)The group spanned more than five decades. Robert Sias represented 1995. Steven Miller served in 2001 and 2002. Marjorie Colas was selected for the team in 2006. Clay Shoemaker and Vanessa Rosas were the 2009 and 2010 team, followed by Jennifer Mason in 2011 and 2012 and Nathaniel Palma in 2015 and 2016. Stephen Lim was part of the 2019 to 2021 team, and Serena Arvizu and Shannon Smith Conrad were the 2024 and 2025 team. Two of those names will be familiar to FLN readers. Miller now leads the Walt Disney World Ambassador Program and was [part of last week’s State of Our World event at EPCOT](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/walt-disney-world-state-of-our-world-event-puts-joe-schott-in-front-of-central-florida-leaders/). We [interviewed Smith Conrad](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/30/resiliency-courage-and-authenticity-walt-disney-world-ambassador-shannon-smith-conrad-shares-her-journey-and-vision/) during her term. The headliner was Debby Dane Browne, the first Walt Disney World Ambassador, who held the role when the resort opened in October 1971. It is hard to top her story. Every Ambassador had a milestone to talk about, and she was there when everything opened. It was a fitting follow-up to the week’s other reunion, when [Class of 1971 cast members gathered at Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/02/walt-disney-world-55th-anniversary-joe-schott-class-of-1971-cast-members-gather-at-magic-kingdom/). Part two was a conversation with Joe Rohde, the Imagineer behind Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We love listening to Rohde talk and tell stories, and that has not changed. This segment was built around [his book, Floating Mountains](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/26/disney-legend-joe-rohde-announces-new-book-floating-mountains-coming-soon/), and it felt more like a stop on a book tour than part of a 55th anniversary celebration. D23 had already hosted a separate lunch with Rohde two days earlier, and that ticket came with a signed copy. The reason to be in the room was the final panel. Steven Vagnini of D23 and Becky Cline of the Walt Disney Archives brought out the Imagineers behind the Carousel of Progress refurbishment, and they came with news. [Debi Derryberry, the voice of Patricia since 1994, is returning as Grandmother](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/carousel-of-progress-voice-cast-debi-derryberry-grandmother/). The new Walt Disney scene is [getting a talking toucan Audio-Animatronic, and we have the first photos](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/carousel-of-progress-walt-disney-scene-first-look-at-the-new-talking-toucan-audio-animatronic/). For history fans, the biggest news was that [every piece of the old show has been saved, and the pumpkin will return](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/carousel-of-progress-disney-saved-every-piece-of-the-old-show-and-the-pumpkin-will-return/). The Ambassadors and the Carousel of Progress panel were worth the ticket. Guests walked away with a new pin, and VIP’s got a poster of the new Carousel of Progress. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** D23, Walt Disney World --- ### [Debi Derryberry Returns to Carousel of Progress as Grandmother at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/carousel-of-progress-voice-cast-debi-derryberry-grandmother/) **Published:** October 5, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **A familiar voice is coming back to Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. Debi Derryberry, who voiced daughter Patricia in the version that played at Magic Kingdom from 1994 until this summer, will return as Grandmother when the show reopens at Walt Disney World in late spring 2027.** The casting was announced Sunday, October 4, during D23 Spotlight Series: 55 Magical Years of Storytelling at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, where the Imagineers behind the refurbishment shared new details. Fantasy Land News was in the room. ![Debi Derryberry Returning to Carousel of Progress as Grandmother at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Debi-Derryberry-Returning-to-Carousel-of-Progress-as-Grandmother-at-Walt-Disney-World-1599x900.jpg)Derryberry is the third voice confirmed for the new version. Bryan Cranston and Jamie Lee Curtis were [announced at D23 in August](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/walt-disney-world-d23-2026-announcements/) as John and Sarah, the father and mother. Disney has not named the voices for the rest of the family. The casting has a nice symmetry. Derryberry, best known as the voice of Jimmy Neutron, spent more than 30 years as the daughter. Now she moves up two generations in the same family. Carousel of Progress closed July 6 for [its biggest overhaul since 1994](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/carousel-of-progress-update-walt-disney-animatronic-new-scenes/). All four scenes are moving to new time periods, and a new opening scene adds an Audio-Animatronic of Walt Disney. You can already see [new costumes and scale models from the show at Walt Disney Presents](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/28/walt-disney-presents-adds-carousel-of-progress-costumes-and-scale-models-at-hollywood-studios/) in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is a small piece of news, and it is the kind longtime fans notice. Keeping a voice from the old show in the family is a good sign for how this update is being handled. In other news from the evening **D23 Spotlight Series: 55 Magical Years of Storytelling at Disney’s Contemporary Resort**: - [Carousel of Progress Walt Disney Scene: First Look at the New Talking Toucan Audio-Animatronic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/carousel-of-progress-walt-disney-scene-first-look-at-the-new-talking-toucan-audio-animatronic/) - [Carousel of Progress: Disney Saved Every Piece of the Old Show, and the Pumpkin Will Return](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/carousel-of-progress-disney-saved-every-piece-of-the-old-show-and-the-pumpkin-will-return/) - [D23 Spotlight Series Recap: 13 Disney World Ambassadors, Joe Rohde, and Carousel of Progress News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/d23-spotlight-series-recap-13-disney-world-ambassadors-joe-rohde-and-carousel-of-progress-news/) > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DeF0NubDcgA/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Debi%20Derryberry%20Returns%20to%20Carousel%20of%20Progress%20as%20Grandmother%20at%20Walt%20Disney%20World&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Debi%20Derryberry%20Returns%20to%20Carousel%20of%20Progress%20as%20Grandmother%20at%20Walt%20Disney%20World "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. 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Walt Disney Imagineering shared the news Sunday, October 4, at D23 Spotlight Series: 55 Magical Years of Storytelling at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The team also made a promise about one of the show’s strangest props: the pumpkin will return.** The update came from the Imagineers leading the refurbishment, who joined Steven Vagnini of D23 and Becky Cline of the Walt Disney Archives on stage. Some artifacts from the show have already gone to the Archives. The bigger news is that the full show has been saved and is being preserved, down to the small set pieces in every scene. The team said every piece from Carousel of Progress was kept and not one was thrown out. This is [the biggest overhaul of the show since 1994](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/carousel-of-progress-update-walt-disney-animatronic-new-scenes/). All four scenes are moving to new time periods, so the sets, props and costumes fans have known for more than 30 years all had to come out after [the show closed July 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/06/carousel-of-progress-closed-refurbishment-2026/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Carousel-of-Progress_-Disney-Saved-Every-Piece-of-the-Old-Show-and-the-Pumpkin-Will-Return-2-1599x900.jpg)A few of those pieces made the trip to the Contemporary. On a table beside the panel sat a stereoscope and its picture cards, Rover’s dog dish, a Niagara Falls souvenir fan, a doll with yellow yarn hair (it may be based on Mary Blair), and the green novelty slippers from the Christmas finale. Sitting above them all was the pumpkin. Longtime riders know it on sight. It is a glossy orange jack-o’-lantern that fades to green at the base, with arched eyebrows, a single tooth, and a wide-open mouth. In the old show, it sat on top of the General Electric refrigerator in the 1940s Halloween scene. The Imagineers kept their answer on its future short: **“The pumpkin will return.”** The new second act is set on Halloween night 1985, which gives it a natural home. The figures themselves are getting work too. Imagineers said they are updating the show controls for all of the Audio-Animatronics, the first update to that system since the 1970s. The show has been at Magic Kingdom since January 15, 1975. For Disney history fans, this is major news. Carousel of Progress is the show Walt Disney created for the 1964 New York World’s Fair, and a full overhaul had plenty of people worried that decades of handmade details would be lost. They were not. Carousel of Progress reopens in late spring 2027. More news from yesterday’s presentation **D23 Spotlight Series: 55 Magical Years of Storytelling**: - [Carousel of Progress Walt Disney Scene: First Look at the New Talking Toucan Audio-Animatronic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/carousel-of-progress-walt-disney-scene-first-look-at-the-new-talking-toucan-audio-animatronic/) - [Debi Derryberry Returns to Carousel of Progress as Grandmother at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/carousel-of-progress-walt-disney-scene-first-look-at-the-new-talking-toucan-audio-animatronic/) [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Carousel-of-Progress_-Disney-Saved-Every-Piece-of-the-Old-Show-and-the-Pumpkin-Will-Return-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Carousel-of-Progress_-Disney-Saved-Every-Piece-of-the-Old-Show-and-the-Pumpkin-Will-Return-1.jpg) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Carousel%20of%20Progress%3A%20Disney%20Saved%20Every%20Piece%20of%20the%20Old%20Show%2C%20and%20the%20Pumpkin%20Will%20Return&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Carousel%20of%20Progress%3A%20Disney%20Saved%20Every%20Piece%20of%20the%20Old%20Show%2C%20and%20the%20Pumpkin%20Will%20Return "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Fantasy Land News **Tags:** Carousel of Progress Pumpkin Will Return, Carousel of Progress: Disney Saved Every Piece of the Old Show --- ### [Carousel of Progress Walt Disney Scene: First Look at the New Talking Toucan Audio-Animatronic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/carousel-of-progress-walt-disney-scene-first-look-at-the-new-talking-toucan-audio-animatronic/) **Published:** October 5, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **The new Walt Disney scene in Carousel of Progress is getting a second Audio-Animatronic: a talking toucan that will interact with Walt. Walt Disney Imagineering showed the bird Sunday, October 4, at D23 Spotlight Series: 55 Magical Years of Storytelling at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Fantasy Land News has the first photos.** Disney has said since May that [the new opening scene is inspired by Disneyland Goes to the World’s Fair](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/carousel-of-progress-update-walt-disney-animatronic-new-scenes/), the 1964 television special in which Walt previewed his World’s Fair shows from the WED workshop. In that special, Walt used a Tiki bird to introduce viewers to the term Audio-Animatronics. A prototype Tiki bird was on the early list of props for the scene. What is new is that the bird is a working figure. Imagineers said it is a brand-new Audio-Animatronic that will talk and interact with Walt, just as the bird did in the original special. In other news announced yesterday: [Debi Derryberry Returns to Carousel of Progress as Grandmother at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/carousel-of-progress-voice-cast-debi-derryberry-grandmother/) ![Carousel of Progress Walt Disney Scene: First Look at the New Talking Toucan Audio-Animatronic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Carousel-of-Progress-Walt-Disney-Scene_-First-Look-at-the-New-Talking-Toucan-Audio-Animatronic-1600x900.jpg)**A First Look at the Toucan** – The figure has a red crown, a cream and yellow chest, orange wings, and a green bill tipped in red. At the event, it sat on a wooden test perch with yellow tubing looped beneath it, on a table with props from the old show. **The Desk and the Easter Eggs** – The set around Walt is getting the same attention. The desk in the scene is based on one used by Disney Legend Rolly Crump, a style known as an inbetweener’s desk. Crump started at the studio as an inbetweener before moving to WED, where he designed the Tower of the Four Winds, which also appears in the special. Walt Disney Animation Studios donated a desk for the project. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261004_201755-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261004_201755-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261004_201655-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261004_201655-scaled.jpg)Imagineers said the scene will be full of Easter eggs. They want it to feel dense, so dense that guests will want to ride again and again to catch everything. The goal is for guests to feel like they are standing inside WED, the company Walt founded that became Walt Disney Imagineering. The Walt figure itself is being [developed with The Walt Disney Family Museum](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/28/walt-disney-presents-adds-carousel-of-progress-costumes-and-scale-models-at-hollywood-studios/). **The Imagineers Behind It** – Steven Vagnini of D23 and Becky Cline of the Walt Disney Archives hosted the panel with the Imagineering team. Ash Brannon is Executive Concept Designer and was behind [the Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin update](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/22/disneys-big-buzz-lightyear-upgrade-opens-april-8th-our-honest-review-is-its-fine/). Jackie Herrera is Senior Producer and worked on [The Magic of Disney Animation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/14/magic-of-disney-animation-now-open-character-photo-baymax-sipper-pins/) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Brice Croskey is Senior Production Designer. Carousel of Progress reopens in late spring 2027. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Swan Drive-In in Blue Ridge, Georgia, has opened pre-orders for the sold-out collectible from Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil, which opened in theaters on September 18. It costs $24.95, and a 48-hour coupon runs through October 6.** This is the same green organ transport cooler that [Regal and AMC revealed as the Organ Transplant Popcorn Bag](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/01/resident-evil-organ-transplant-popcorn-bag/) when tickets went on sale. It sold out at theaters and online. Demand ran so high that fans were emailing Zinc, the company that makes the bag, hoping to hear it would go on sale again. Swan Drive-In’s listing says the bag went viral and this is the final production run. ![Resident Evil Medical Cooler Popcorn Bucket Back on Sale at Swan Drive-In After Theater Sellout](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Resident-Evil-Medical-Cooler-Popcorn-Bucket-Back-on-Sale-at-Swan-Drive-In-After-Theater-Sellout-1600x900.jpg)The cooler holds 200 ounces of popcorn and measures 9.5 by 6.25 by 6.75 inches. It is made of coated polyester, foam, and PEVA, and it is hand wash only. The front carries a white cross, Handle with Care and Keep Cool labels, an Organ Transplant heart logo, and a red splatter. Swan Drive-In says it is one of the few theaters offering a pre-order, and [ordering is live now on the Resident Evil Medical Cooler Popcorn Bucket page](https://swandrivein.com/product/resident-evil-medical-cooler-popcorn-bucket/). This is a pre-order, so there is a wait. The theater expects a very limited supply in mid-December and says orders ship within 24 hours of the stock arriving. Orders are reserved at purchase and cannot be canceled. Anything else in the cart ships right away. There is also a deal for the next day or so. Swan Drive-In is offering 50 percent off with any purchase of $100 or more for 48 hours. The coupon code is **PROJECTPOPCORN** in all caps. It is limited to one per order and valid October 4 through October 6. The cooler can also be bought on its own for $24.95. If you missed this one at the theater, this is a way to get it without paying a reseller. The trade-off is the wait until December and an order you cannot cancel. Pre-orders are open now in **Swan Drive-In’s [Resident Evil shop](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/resident-evil/)**, and the coupon ends October 6. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Resident Evil Medical Cooler Popcorn Bucket Back on Sale at Swan Drive-In After Theater Sellout --- ### [Cosmic Rewind Preshow Changed at EPCOT: Disney Cuts Pause Where Guests Shouted “Alcoholics”](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/03/cosmic-rewind-preshow-change-epcot/) **Published:** October 3, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has a slightly different preshow at EPCOT. A video recorded by @MadisonBolger and posted to X shows Disney has trimmed the opening scene with Terry Crews, so there is no longer a pause after his character asks what the people of EPCOT call themselves. The gap guests used to fill by shouting answers, including the much-debated “Alcoholics,” is gone.** ![Cosmic Rewind Preshow Changed at EPCOT: Disney Cuts Pause Where Guests Shouted “Alcoholics”](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Terry-Crews-Epcot-Guardians-Galaxy-Cosmic-Rewind-1600x900.jpg)The moment comes in the first preshow room. Crews appears on screen as Centurion Tal Marik of the Nova Corps, a character created for the attraction. He fumbles through a greeting to the “people of Epcot” and asks, “Does anyone know what they call themselves?” before trying out “Epcoters” and “Epcotians.” Since the ride opened in May 2022, the preshow sat on that beat long enough for the room to answer. That beat is no longer there. In the current version, the picture glitches for a split second and Tal Marik goes right into his next line, where he realizes he is on camera and welcomes the crowd as “Epcot-terrans.” The rest of the scene plays the way it always has, right down to his warning to put phones away before guests step into the chamber. The trim is so small that a first-time rider would never know anything was missing. > They changed the preshow video for Cosmic Rewind😳 (don’t mind my friend pumpkin-ing) [pic.twitter.com/YJMQR4UPKf](https://t.co/YJMQR4UPKf) > > — Madison (@MadisonBolger) [October 2, 2026](https://x.com/MadisonBolger/status/2106145672982319236?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) *Video recorded by [@MadisonBolger on X](https://x.com/MadisonBolger/status/2106145672982319236).*Most of the answers over the years were harmless. Guests yelled “humans,” “kids,” or “Disney World fans.” One answer took over. “Alcoholics,” a nod to drinking around World Showcase, became the reply heard in room after room, and fans have argued about it online ever since. Some riders laugh every time. Others have spent years asking people to stop. The question has been put to a lot of rooms, too. [Cosmic Rewind dropped its virtual queue for a standby line](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/02/25/epcot-cosmic-rewind-first-day-wait-times-revealed/) in February 2025, and it is still one of the busiest rides at EPCOT. Disney has not announced the change or said why it was made. The video shows the cut lands on the exact spot where the shouting happened. We get why this happened. The joke wore out a long time ago, and no parent wants to explain it to a six-year-old in line for a family coaster. The cost is that the kids lose their turn too. Some of the best moments in that room came from a small voice yelling something nobody saw coming. A two-second edit solves the problem, and it also closes one of the few spots where a Disney preshow let the crowd talk back. For your next ride, nothing else is different. The coaster, the song lineup, and the rest of the preshow are the same. If someone in your group tries the line anyway, Tal Marik will be talking right over them. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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A Knight to Remember premieres tonight on **[Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/09/hallmark-announces-fall-into-love-2026-schedule-starting-august-22/)** and will stream tomorrow on Hallmark+. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/A-Knight-To-Remember-is-Hallmark-Channels-Magical-Fall-Romance-1597x900.jpg)A Knight to Remember is based on the book Her Knight at the Museum by Bryn Donovan. The story is about how museum conservator Emily Porter (Gonzalo) restores a centuries-old statue of legendary Mediaeval knight Sir Griffin de Beauford (Trevena), and one unexpected kiss brings him magically back to life and turns her carefully ordered world upside down. As Emily helps the chivalrous time-traveler navigate modern Chicago, pumpkin spice lattes, a Halloween Medieval Fayre, and an FBI investigation led by her ex-husband, she begins to rediscover the wonder and romance she thought she had left behind. But with a rare celestial conjunction approaching and Griffin’s fate hanging in the balance, Emily must decide whether the safest heart is one kept guarded or one brave enough to believe in a love written in the stars. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ktr2.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ktr1.webp)This movie was a pleasant surprise to me. I wasn’t too excited about it, and boy, was this a home run for me. Julie and James had perfect chemistry. James played Griffin with brilliant comedic charm. Plus, he looked fantastic in the robe! Trust me! Julie always has a sense of warmth and is grounded. The special Hearties filled cameo was a huge surprise. Found myself rooting for Sir Griffin and Sir Frederick. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ktr4-1.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ktr3.webp)Hallmark movies have leaned into the time-travel or displaced-in-time tropes in the last few years. A Knight to Remember is in that time trope but also the magical or fantasy realm. Between the wish on a star and the magical awakening, sword fights and archery at the Halloween Medieval Fayre, and the time race, the movie delivers on the Fall/Halloween spooky season feel. We get to dive into the magic and star charts, and also true love’s kiss romance. It’s the best of mystical, magical romance. My take is that if you like magic, time-displaced knights, Halloween feels, and a beautiful romance, then this is the perfect Fall Into Love movie for you. Fall Into Love will wrap up next week with The Spirit of Halloween. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The movie premieres Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 8/7c, the Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up at Disney Springs opens October 7, and the Holiday Ever After collection is already on sale at Hallmark.com. Here is everything in one place.** ![Hallmark Channel 'Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True' Trailer Released](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hallmark-Just-Showed-the-First-Footage-of-the-Disney-World-Christmas-Movie-and-More-Is-Coming-in-Jul-1600x900.jpg)Hallmark Channel ‘Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True’ Trailer Released Lacey Chabert stars as Lindsey, who brings her extended family to Walt Disney World for Christmas and learns her room is next door to Philip, played by Travis Van Winkle. The two recently went on a disastrous first date, and he is there on a family trip of his own. A wish Lindsey makes at Cinderella Fountain might turn their rivalry into romance. The [rest of the cast](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/hallmarks-holiday-ever-after-a-disney-world-wish-come-true-reveals-whos-playing-who/) includes Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Durfee, Taegen Burns and Asher Alexander, with Patrick Renna in a cameo. This is the first original movie Hallmark Channel and Walt Disney World have made together. It airs during the 17th annual Countdown to Christmas and streams the next day on Hallmark+. The [latest images](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/holiday-ever-after-new-images-lacey-chabert-walt-disney-world/) show scenes at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Disney-Springs-will-open-a-limited-time-Hallmark-Pop-Up-shop-1-1599x900.jpg)The [Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up opens Wednesday, October 7](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/03/hallmark-holiday-pop-up-disney-springs-opens-october-7/) in Town Center, in the former Francesca’s storefront near Frontera Cocina. It will carry the movie collection along with Hallmark greeting cards, ornaments and Disney gifts. No park ticket is needed, and garage parking is free. The collection now runs 42 items on Hallmark.com, including Loungefly, Vera Bradley, Spirit Jersey and Corkcicle pieces, and we listed [every item and price](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/25/hallmark-disney-springs-pop-up-opens-in-october-with-40-holiday-ever-after-items/) last week. It is also headed to Disney Parks, select Hallmark Gold Crown stores and [select Kohl’s and Walmart locations](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-disney-collection-where-to-buy/). Disney’s post still says the collection arrives next holiday season, but that wording is left over from the December 2025 announcement. Hallmark’s Darren Abbott said a Kansas City friendship between founder J.C. Hall and Walt Disney led to Hallmark’s first licensed products, including the first greeting card to feature Mickey Mouse. Hallmark says this collection brings its products back to Disney Parks for the first time since the 1980s. With a movie, a store and a product line all tied together, this is the biggest Hallmark and Disney project we have covered, and the store is the part you can visit first. ![Hallmark's Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True Reveals Who's Playing Who](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Holiday-Ever-After_-A-Disney-World-Wish-Come-True-Reveals-Whos-Playing-Who-1599x900.jpg)Hallmark’s Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True Reveals Who’s Playing WhoHoliday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True premieres Saturday, November 28 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney confirmed the date today on the Disney Parks Blog, one day earlier than the October 8 date we had been hearing.** The shop is in Town Center, in the former Francesca’s storefront near Frontera Cocina, where we got our [first look at the finished storefront](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/24/hallmark-holiday-pop-up-disney-springs-storefront-signs/) last week. No park ticket is needed, and garage parking is free. Disney did not share hours (we think 10:00 AM) or a closing date (through the 4th quarter), but Hallmark said at D23 that the shop will stay open through the end of the year. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Disney-Springs-will-open-a-limited-time-Hallmark-Pop-Up-shop-1599x900.jpg)Inside, guests will find the Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True collection, plus Hallmark greeting cards, ornaments and Disney gifts. Hallmark.com now lists 42 items, two more than the [40 items we priced out on September 25](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/25/hallmark-disney-springs-pop-up-opens-in-october-with-40-holiday-ever-after-items/). The additions are two musical 3D pop-up Mickey and Minnie cards at $15.99 and $12.99. Four [Vera Bradley pieces](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/30/vera-bradley-holiday-ever-after-collection-october-1/) already show as out of stock on [Hallmark.com](https://www.hallmark.com/holiday-ever-after-movie/). The tote, sling bag, zip ID case, and the earbud bag charm may still be available at the Vera Bradley store in Disney Springs. The family pajamas, the Loungefly pieces, and both Keepsake Ornaments are still marked coming soon. A Wednesday opening is good news for shoppers. Weekday mornings are the calmest time at Disney Springs, and opening week is your best shot at a full selection. If there is one piece you have your heart set on, go early. We have already seen a huge demand for the Vera Bradley bags, with 4 of the bags already sold out online. The movie premieres Saturday, November 28 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Springs, Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up Opening Date Confirmed for Disney Springs: October 7 --- ### [Hallmark Disney Springs Pop-Up Opens in October With 40 Holiday Ever After Items](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/25/hallmark-disney-springs-pop-up-opens-in-october-with-40-holiday-ever-after-items/) **Published:** September 25, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **The Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up at Disney Springs is expected to open October 7, 2026, and with the storefront signs now up, we pulled together every piece of the Holiday Ever After collection you can expect to find inside, along with the price of each one. Hallmark.com now lists 40 items tied to the Hallmark Channel movie Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, from a $4.99 gift bag all the way up to the $165 Vera Bradley Bancroft Backpack.** We got our [first look at the finished storefront](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/24/hallmark-holiday-pop-up-disney-springs-storefront-signs/) in Town Center on September 24, and it looks just about ready for guests. Over the summer we covered this collection in pieces as each brand showed up on Hallmark.com. This is everything in one place, including 10 newer items we hadn’t written about yet and one price change you’ll want to know about before you go. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hallmark-Disney-Springs-Pop-Up-Opens-in-October-With-40-Holiday-Ever-After-Items-1600x900.jpg)**Where to Find the Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up and When It Opens** – The pop-up is in the Town Center section of Disney Springs, in the former Francesca’s storefront near Frontera Cocina and right next door to Everything But Water. You don’t need a theme park ticket to shop there, and parking in the Disney Springs garages is free. Hallmark’s official announcement only says early October, but October 8 is the date we’re hearing. At D23, Hallmark confirmed the shop will stay open through the end of the year, so it will be around well past the movie’s November 28 premiere and through the whole holiday season. **What the New Storefront Looks Like** – A bright red hanging sign with Hallmark’s script logo and crown reads “Holiday Pop-Up,” and a matching red band with a second Hallmark logo runs across the entrance. Set against the white stucco and dark wood shutters of Town Center, you can spot it from down the walkway. Graphics still cover the windows, so there’s no peek inside yet. For a sense of the inside, the renderings Hallmark shared at the [Hallmark and Disney panel at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/17/first-look-hallmarks-disney-springs-pop-up-shop-revealed-at-d23-2026/) showed a window display with the Holiday Ever After poster, a Minnie Mouse wreath and plaid holiday packaging. Inside, the renderings showed a Mickey Mouse holiday scene, a Holiday Ever After pajama set on display, and shelves of ornaments and gifts. **Why Hallmark Is Opening a Store at Disney Springs** – Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True is Hallmark Channel’s first original movie filmed on location at Walt Disney World, a project we’ve followed since [Hallmark and Disney World first teamed up](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/06/hallmark-and-disney-world-team-up-for-first-ever-original-christmas-movie/). The Lacey Chabert movie [premieres November 28 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/06/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-premiere-date-november-28/) and streams the next day on Hallmark+. Hallmark Media President Darren Abbott told critics the company is building a “360-degree experience around the content,” and the pop-up is the in-person piece of that plan, part of a push he calls [One Hallmark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/08/hallmark-disney-springs-pop-up-store-holiday-ever-after/). Hallmark’s Stacey Howe described the store as a way that “extends that experience beyond the screen.” The D23 panel also traced the friendship between Hallmark founder J.C. Hall and Walt Disney, which makes this feel less like a one-off tie-in and more like the latest chapter in a long relationship. We also still think Disney Springs is the most likely spot for the [Orlando stop of Hallmark’s Jingle Stop Tour](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/hallmarks-jingle-stop-tour-orlando-stop-likely-landing-at-disney-springs/). **Every Holiday Ever After Item and Price** – Hallmark hasn’t released a store-specific product list, so this is the full collection the pop-up is built around. Prices below are the Hallmark.com listings as of September 25, where every item is marked coming soon for October. In-store prices could differ. Hallmark says the pop-up will also carry a wider mix of Hallmark greeting cards, Keepsake Ornaments and Disney-inspired gifts beyond this collection. One change to know about is that the Loungefly Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack is now listed at $89.99, up from the $80 price shown when the collection first appeared in July. ### Loungefly Minnie Mouse Collection ![Minnie Mouse–themed red and white backpack with a large red bow and matching red ears against a blue festive background.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-1-1600x900.jpg)All four [Loungefly pieces](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-loungefly-collection/) are built around Minnie’s red ears and bow, set against the collection’s pink and green toile print covered in illustrated Disney Parks attractions. - **Loungefly Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack, $89.99.** Front zip pocket trimmed in gold molded rivets, two side slip pockets, adjustable straps and a top carry handle. - **Loungefly Minnie Mouse Bag Charm, $19.99.** A miniature version of the backpack with a metal keychain and lobster clasp. - **Loungefly Minnie Mouse Ears Headband, $34.99.** Metallic red faux leather with a removable 3D bow. - **Loungefly Mystery Pin, $11.99.** A blind box with one of six Mickey and Minnie park designs, including a park bench scene, the castle, a Lady and the Tramp spaghetti dinner, a boat ride, a teacup ride and a wishing well. Blind box pins are nonreturnable. ### Vera Bradley Bags ![Collection of white holiday-pattern bags (backpack, tote, and pouches) on a dark blue background, festive red-green print](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-2-1-1600x900.jpg)Vera Bradley brings six quilted cotton pieces. Most use the pink and green toile, while the two smallest switch to a mint green print with red and green peppermint Mickey ears. You can see all of them up close in our [Vera Bradley breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-vera-bradley-collection/). - **Vera Bradley Zip Earbud Bag Charm, $25.** 3 by 3 by 1.5 inches with a hinge ring. - **Vera Bradley Zip ID Case, $25.** 4.5 by 3 by 0.5 inches with a clear ID window. - **Vera Bradley Lorman Sling Backpack, $85.** 3-liter capacity with a 44-inch adjustable strap, sized for a day at the parks. - **Vera Bradley Small Original Vera Tote Bag, $145.** 11.5 by 11.25 by 4.5 inches with six interior slip pockets. - **Vera Bradley Large Original Duffle Bag, $145.** 22 by 11.5 by 11.5 inches with a 58-liter capacity for weekend trips. - **Vera Bradley Bancroft Backpack, $165.** A padded compartment for laptops up to 15 inches, a trolley sleeve for rolling luggage and organizing pockets front and back. ### Corkcicle Drinkware ![Two white Disney holiday drinkware pieces with red-and-green castle and village prints on a dark blue starry background, one mug with a handle and a tall cup with a pink straw.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-3-1600x900.jpg) - **Corkcicle Stainless Steel Mug, 16 oz., $34.99.** Triple insulated to keep drinks hot for three hours, with a spill-resistant lid and a no-slip silicone base. - **Corkcicle Stainless Steel Cold Cup, 24 oz., $39.99.** Keeps drinks cold for 12 hours and comes with a silicone straw. ### Spirit Jerseys, Family Pajamas, Socks and Slippers ![Collage of holiday clothing and decorations: white festive pajama set on the left, snow-globe stickers in the center, a red Mickey-shaped ornament in the foreground, a red sparkly sweater on the right, and a white gray color-blocked sweatshirt lower right.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-4-1-1600x900.jpg)The family pajama sets are the piece Hallmark put front and center in its D23 renderings. All three sizes use the pink and green toile on white with red trim, in brushed micro jersey with a button-front top and elastic waist pants, so the whole family can match on premiere night. - **Ivory Spirit Jersey, $89.99.** Sizes X-Small to XX-Large, with a Mickey ears wreath on the front and Mickey and Minnie on a park bench on the back, framed by Holiday Ever After lettering. Hallmark first listed this one as the White Spirit Jersey. - **Sparkle Red Spirit Jersey, $89.99.** Sizes X-Small to XX-Large, reading “Up to the Ears in Cheer” on the front with a castle and fireworks graphic on the back. - **Unisex Adult Pajama Set, $30.** Sizes Small to X-Large. - **Kids Pajama Set, $24.** Youth sizes 4 to 10. - **Toddler Pajama Set, $20.** Sizes 2T to 4T. - **Red Castle Slippers, $20.** Red slippers with a Disney castle design. - **Red Castle Crew Socks, $10.** The matching castle design in a crew sock. - **Black Mickey Ears Crew Socks, $14.** Black socks with peppermint Mickey ears. ### Ornaments and Plush Two of the three ornaments are Keepsake pieces with sound. The recordable ornament was first listed for October 10, the same day Hallmark’s Keepsake Ornament Debut starts, so the ornaments may land a couple of days after the pop-up opens. - **Favorite Disney Memories Recordable Sound Ornament, $24.99.** Shimmery metallic red Mickey ears with snowflake accents that record a message up to 15 seconds long. Three LR44 batteries are included, and it was designed by Hallmark artist Orville Wilson. - **Jingle Cruise A Holly, Jolly Journey Ornament With Sound, $32.99.** Skipper Mickey narrates the cruise aboard a vintage-style steamer. - **Mickey and Minnie Hallmark Ornaments, Set of 2, $28.99.** A boxed Mickey and Minnie pair that works well as a gift. - **Mickey and Minnie Magnetic Plush Pair, 4.5 inches, $24.99.** A small Mickey and Minnie plush pair that connect with magnets. ### Kitchen and Home ![Hallmark X Disney Holiday Ever After Kitchen Collection Revealed by Zrike Brands](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-X-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Kitchen-Collection-Revealed-by-Zrike-Brands-1600x900.jpg)Hallmark X Disney Holiday Ever After Kitchen Collection Revealed by Zrike BrandsThe [Zrike Brands kitchen line](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/12/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-kitchen-zrike-collection/) has grown from four pieces to seven since we first covered it, all in the same pink and green toile. Hallmark also added a throw blanket of its own. - **Zrike Brands Medium Canister, $34.99.** White stoneware, 5.25 inches wide and 10.25 inches tall, topped with a peppermint Mickey ears knob. Hand wash only. - **Zrike Brands Mixing Bowl With Spatula, Set of 2, $39.99.** A 10.5 by 5.5 by 8 inch stoneware bowl with a handle, plus a wooden-handle spatula with Mickey and the Holiday Ever After logo. Hand wash only. - **Zrike Brands Mug, 20 oz., $19.99.** Stoneware with a red interior. Dishwasher safe but not microwave safe. - **Zrike Brands Tea Towel, 18×28, $14.99.** Cotton, hand or machine washable. - **Zrike Brands Square Baking Dish, $24.99.** The toile pattern on a square baker. - **Zrike Brands Pie Dish, $29.99.** A matching pie plate for holiday baking. - **Zrike Brands Cookie Jar, $59.99.** A pink, red and green holiday house design and the priciest kitchen piece in the set. - **Holiday Ever After Throw Blanket, 50×60, $39.99.** A movie-themed throw for the couch on premiere night. ### Christmas Cards, Gift Wrap and Gift Bags ![Collage of Hallmark Christmas cards on a dark blue background, including a red castle card reading 'Christmas is full of magic', a green wreath card, and several smaller illustrated cards with gold seals saying 'The Hallmark Original Movie'.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Christmas-Cards-and-Gift-Wrap-Revealed-1-1600x900.jpg)The [paper goods](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/15/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-cards-gift-wrap-collection/) are the least expensive way into the collection, and a few of the cards pull from specific scenes in the movie. - **Happiest Season Christmas Card, $6.59.** Cinderella Castle in red and green with gold foil fireworks. - **Mickey Wreath Christmas Card, $7.59.** A laser-cut greenery wreath shaped like Mickey ears with a red bow and red gem accents. - **Just the Sweetest Christmas Card, $8.59.** Mickey and Minnie peeking out of a laser-cut candy cane cottage. - **Christmas Dreams Romantic Christmas Card, $6.59.** A die-cut Mickey and Minnie sharing a kiss in a teacup ride cup. - **Assorted Blank Christmas Cards, Pack of 8, $19.99.** Two each of four designs, blank inside, in a box you can reuse. - **Sweet Moments Custom Christmas Card, $4.99.** A personalized Mickey and Minnie card made to order on Hallmark.com, so this one is more likely an online pick than a shelf item. - **Jumbo Christmas Wrapping Paper Roll, 35 sq. ft., $6.29.** Mickey and Minnie in Disney World scenes on an ivory background, and it’s recyclable. - **13-Inch Large Christmas Gift Bag, $4.99.** Mickey and Minnie peeking out of a candy cane-trimmed gingerbread house. ### What One of Everything Costs Buying one of every item on Hallmark’s list, including one of each pajama set, comes to $1,562.42 before tax. That sounds like a lot, but 14 of the 40 items are under $20, most of them cards, wrap, socks, and small accessories, so there’s an easy way in at almost any budget. Plus, we do not know about using our Disney Annual Passholders Discount yet, but it could happen! With a 20% Passholder discount: $1,249.94, a savings of $312.48 Seeing that red sign go up made this partnership feel real in a way the renderings never did. If there’s one piece you have your heart set on, go early in the run. The Loungefly mini backpack is the item we’d expect to disappear first, and with its new $89.99 price, it’s worth deciding before you walk in whether it’s the one splurge you want. If you’d rather keep it simple, the cards, wrap and $14.99 tea towel are easy starting points, and the mixing bowl set is the kitchen piece you’ll actually pull out every December. If ornaments are the main reason for your trip, keep October 10 in mind. Disney Springs only gets busier as the premiere and the holidays get closer, so a weekday visit in October is the easiest time to shop. We plan to head back once the doors open with photos from inside and any pop-up exclusives Hallmark hasn’t shown yet. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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In it, Kelsey Williams, Manager of Exhibitions at the Walt Disney Archives, says the exhibit took 10 months to plan. Disney calls it the largest exhibit the Archives has ever presented at a D23 event. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Walt-Disney-Archives_-Uncrated-Making-Of-Video-Goes-Inside-the-Largest-Archives-Exhibit-at-D23-1600x900.jpg)Uncrated ran August 14 to 16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, and Fantasy Land News previewed it with the [D23 2026 show floor lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/d23-2026-show-floor-experiences-announced/) in July. The working warehouses of the Archives are closed to the public, so the team built one for fans to walk through. It was split into six areas called Sitcom, Fashion, Disney Channel, The Muppets, Sci-Fi and Magical Relics. Standouts included the cerulean sweater from The Devil Wears Prada, the piano from the Hannah Montana set and the red Light Cycle from TRON: Ares. Sci-Fi held every jet pack in the collection. Magical Relics displayed every magic wand the Archives owns together for the first time. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20260815_kn200594-614x409-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20260815_kn200587-614x409-2.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20260815_kn200478-614x409-1.jpg)The Muppets area had a Walt Disney World tie. It held Miss Piggy’s Statue of Liberty crown from Muppet\*Vision 3D, which closed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2025. A stage in the center of the exhibit let fans pick which mystery crate was opened next. “No two presentations are the same,” Williams said. Uncrated lasted three days in one city, so this video is now the best way to see it. The crown is the detail that matters most for Walt Disney World fans. Pieces of closed attractions are being saved, and some are being shown. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The program now runs through a collaboration with Boys & Girls Clubs in four metropolitan areas. Those are Orlando, Miami, Atlanta and Houston. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/DDA-Disney-Dreamers-Academy-1599x900.jpg)**What Is Changing With Disney Dreamers Academy** – For nearly two decades, Walt Disney World selected 100 high school students from across the country each year and brought them to the resort for five days of mentoring and career workshops. Fantasy Land News readers may remember the [Magic Kingdom parade that opened the 2025 program](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/30/disney-dreamers-academy-students-star-in-walt-disney-world-parade/). The new format starts younger and lasts longer. Disney built the pilot with participating Boys & Girls Clubs and youth development experts, and the clubs selected the students. Past classes came from a [national application process for high school students](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/10/17/disney-dreamers-academy-2025-application-deadline-is-fast-approaching-for-high-school-students/). Disney says the first class of 200 will be announced this October, with programming set to begin in January 2027. According to Disney, the four locations were picked because the company already has a presence and relationships with families and organizations in those communities. Walt Disney World will also make an investment across participating clubs over the first two years of the program, which covers the current school year and the 2027-28 school year. Disney did not share a dollar amount. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20230322_202919-1599x900.jpg)**Orlando Dreamers Kick Off the New Program** – The first celebration was held at the Walt Disney World Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. Fifty students from the Central Florida area walked a purple carpet lined with community leaders and Disney VoluntEARS. Inside the gymnasium, activity stations were themed to the four Walt Disney World theme parks. Students picked a personal Dreamer Anthem, decorated their own Mickey ears and met Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Disney’s photos from the night also show Princess Tiana and Daisy Duck with the students. A Dreamer named Carlota told Disney Parks Blog that the visit from Mickey and Minnie was the best part of the night. “I feel honored to be here,” Carlota said. The Central Florida club was a natural first stop. Disney and Boys & Girls Clubs have worked together for decades on after-school programs and the club’s Rock Star Robotics Center. Kickoff celebrations in Miami, Atlanta and Houston come next. **What Students Will Do in the Program** – The program combines virtual and in-person sessions held at local clubs and at Walt Disney World. Disney cast members and outside experts will lead workshops and hands-on sessions on careers as different as engineering and animal sciences. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Disney-Dreamers-Academy-with-Daisy-1536x1025-1-1349x900.png)Each student also joins a community of cast member mentors and fellow Dreamers, including professionals who come from backgrounds like their own. The year-round schedule is built to grow confidence and leadership skills over time. Visits to Walt Disney World are part of the plan as well. Tajiana Ancora-Brown, Director of External Affairs at Walt Disney World, described the approach as “meeting students where they are” and reaching them at a younger age. Jamie Merrill, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, said this kind of program helps kids see past their current circumstances and picture more options for themselves. **Nearly 20 Years of Disney Dreamers** – Disney Dreamers Academy launched at Walt Disney World in 2008, and more than 1,800 students have taken part since then. Disney says alumni have gone on to work as entrepreneurs, educators, engineers, artists and health care professionals. Many have returned to mentor newer classes. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Disney-Dreamers-Academy-1600x900.png)Sivonne Davis, Vice President of Marketing Strategy at Walt Disney World, said the new format builds on what the program has done for students, families and their communities across 19 years. Fantasy Land News has covered Disney Dreamers Academy for years, from the [parade down Main Street, U.S.A. in 2024](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/04/06/dreamers-parade-down-main-street-usa-to-kick-off-disney-dreamers-academy-2024/) to application season each fall. The expansion is a valuable tool for these kids. The old format gave 100 teenagers five days at Walt Disney World. The new one gives 200 younger students mentors who stay with them for years, inside a club they already know and close to home. Families outside the four pilot areas have one next step for now. Disney is pointing parents to their [local Boys & Girls Club](https://www.bgca.org/get-involved/find-a-club/) for updates on future opportunities and eligibility. Disney has not said whether the pilot will grow beyond these four areas. More details are expected in the coming months, and the [official Disney Dreamers Academy page](https://disneyexperiences.com/disney-dreamers-academy/) has the full program overview. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Disney Dreamers Academy Expands to 200 Middle School Students Through Boys & Girls Clubs --- ### [Dune: Part Three Popcorn Bucket Teased by Warner Bros. Ahead of Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/dune-part-three-popcorn-bucket-teased/) **Published:** July 10, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Warner Bros. is officially teasing the **Dune: Part Three popcorn bucket**, giving fans their first hint that a new theatrical collectible is on the way. If you have been tracking every **[movie theater popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/)** release this year, this is the one Dune fans have been waiting for since the last film hit theaters. The tease comes straight from [Dune Insider](https://www.dunemovie.com/insider/), the official fan newsletter. Signing up puts fans in line to hear about regional ticket sales, campaign news, digital downloads, and other content tied to the rollout of Dune: Part Three, and the newsletter’s latest send strongly hints that bucket details are coming soon. [![Dune: Part Three Popcorn Bucket Teased by Warner Bros. Ahead of Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Dune_-Part-Three-Popcorn-Bucket-Teased-by-Warner-Bros-1600x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Dune_-Part-Three-Popcorn-Bucket-Teased-by-Warner-Bros.png)We have covered popcorn buckets for years now, from [The Odyssey’s IMAX Film Camera](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/27/the-odyssey-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise-2026/ "The Odyssey Popcorn Buckets and Theater Collectibles: Every Chain Revealed for July 17") bucket to the chain-by-chain breakdown of Spider-Man: Brand New Day merchandise, so we know a viral moment when we see one building. This is not a repeat of the design that caused all the internet chatter last time. That said, it is worth remembering just how big that moment actually was. When the Dune: Part Two bucket first surfaced, it spread across social media well before the film’s release, and mainstream outlets picked up on the frenzy because of the bucket’s unusual lid design rather than anything related to the movie itself. The lid was shaped like a sandworm, the giant creatures native to the fictional desert planet Arrakis, complete with a toothy open mouth that doubled as the popcorn-scooping hole. That shape was exactly what sent the internet into a joking frenzy at the time. Honestly, it is not a stretch to say that bucket is the reason Movie Theater popcorn buckets became the phenomenon they are today. Before that sandworm design went viral, these releases were a niche collectible category most casual moviegoers never thought twice about. Afterward, theater chains and studios alike realized that a strange or bold bucket design could generate headlines and social buzz on its own, completely separate from the movie it was tied to. We would go as far as saying that without the Dune: Part Two bucket, coverage like ours on this site probably would not exist. That one bucket basically started this whole beat. (Yes, we know it wasn’t first, but it was the first to make national news) An official teaser image shared through Dune Insider shows a popcorn bucket silhouette lit from behind against a warm, sandy glow, confirming that a new bucket reveal is coming along with pre-order details. [![Dune: Part Three Popcorn Bucket Teased by Warner Bros. Ahead of Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-10-074803.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-10-074803.png)The smart move here is patience. Warner Bros. clearly knows the last bucket became a marketing win almost by accident, and teasing this one through Dune Insider first suggests they want to control the reveal and lean into the hype on their own terms this time. We will update this article the moment official pre-order details drop, so keep this page bookmarked rather than searching for a new one when the announcement lands. ## [Dune: Part Three Popcorn Bucket](Dune:%20Part%20Three%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20Teased%20by%20Warner%20Bros.%20Ahead%20of%20Release) Teased by Warner Bros. Ahead of Release We will keep this story updated as soon as Warner Bros. and Dune Insider share full pre-order details and pricing for the Dune: Part Three popcorn bucket. For more theatrical collectible coverage, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/) on Fantasy Land News. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Dune Part 3, Dune: Part Three Popcorn Bucket, Warner Bros. Dune Part 3 --- ### [National Pizza and Pasta Month at EPCOT: Where to Eat in the Italy Pavilion](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/02/national-pizza-and-pasta-month-at-epcot-where-to-eat-in-the-italy-pavilion/) **Published:** October 2, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **October is National Pizza and Pasta Month, and two restaurants in EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion make it easy to celebrate without a flight to Naples: Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria for pizza and Tutto Italia Ristorante for handmade pasta.** We eat at both often, and one of them is our favorite restaurant at Walt Disney World. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/National-Pizza-and-Pasta-Month-at-EPCOT_-Where-to-Eat-in-the-Italy-Pavilion-1600x900.jpg)That restaurant is Via Napoli. The building is designed to mirror the architecture of Southern Italy, and the kitchen specializes in Neapolitan pizza made with fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, and Caputo flour from Italy. The menu runs from a simple Margherita to the cheese-heavy Quattro Formaggi. You can see the full lineup in our [Via Napoli menu guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/02/22/walt-disney-world-epcot-dining-menu-via-napoli-lunch-dinner-2025/). Pizzas come in three sizes: a 10-inch individual, a 20-inch large, and the half-meter Mezzo Metro. We’ve found that covers anything from a solo lunch to a table of six, depending on what you order. Our order never changes. We get mushroom and double pepperoni, and it is outstanding every time. No reservation? The Pizza al Taglio window next door sells slices to go. We stop there every chance we get. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20250424_123248.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20250424_104136-1599x900.jpg)For pasta, head to Tutto Italia, also inside the Italy Pavilion. The dining room is filled with Old World decor, and the restaurant is known for its handmade pastas and sauces. Lasagne alla Bolognese, fettuccine, and the signature Tutto Risotto lead the menu. Our [Tutto Italia menu guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/02/06/walt-disney-world-epcot-dining-menu-tutto-italia-lunch-dinner-2025/) has the rest. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20250424_113425-1598x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20220823_154148-1599x900.jpg)*Our Take: Via Napoli is our favorite restaurant at Walt Disney World, and it’s where we’d send any friend who asks for one meal at EPCOT. Tutto Italia fills a different need. If you’re inside EPCOT looking for a spot to sit down for a quiet, good Italian dinner, Tutto is the place.* Both are table-service restaurants, so book ahead if you can. October is a busy month at EPCOT thanks to the [EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/everything-new-at-the-2026-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/), and walk-up tables go fast on weekends. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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We think the bucket runs around $20 and the cup around $12, and we’ll update this article once Regal confirms it. Both pieces are black with yellow and white artwork that matches the film’s poster. One side of the popcorn tub carries a grid of yellow-tinted band photos with the film’s title and its tagline, “The hardest part of ending is starting again.” The other side has the band’s circular logo in yellow above the title. The cup keeps it simple with the same logo and title on a black background. Regal’s poster says the combo comes filled with popcorn and your choice of beverage, and it’s only around while supplies last. ![Linkin Park: Unshatter Popcorn Bucket and Cup Now at Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Linkin-Park-Unshattered-Popcorn-Bucket-Cup-1600x900.jpg)It’s the newest addition to our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/), and it follows the same playbook Regal used in August, when [KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS got its own Regal Collectible Combo](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/katseye-wild-hearts-popcorn-buckets-cinemark-regal/). Music films are quietly becoming a steady source of theater collectibles. Unshatter picks up after the seven-year hiatus that followed the death of Chester Bennington. It follows the remaining members from small studio sessions in 2022 through the From Zero album release and a concert in São Paulo, with new members Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain joining along the way. The film mixes rare vault footage, performances from sold-out shows, and interviews with the band and its fans. Joseph Hahn and Mark Ritchie directed. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Reservations open October 6 for Disney Vacation Club members, October 7 for Annual Passholders and October 8 for all guests.** This page tracks every update Disney has shared, along with what we saw during our [insider preview on Bay Lake with Walt Disney Imagineering](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/01/disney-lakeshore-lodge-we-got-an-insider-preview-on-bay-lake-with-walt-disney-imagineering/). *Updated October 2, 2026* ### October 1, 2026: First Look at Branch & Brush and the Lobby ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-WDW-Lakeshore-Lodge-Lobby-2-1735x1080-1-1446x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-WDW-Lakeshore-Lodge-Lobby-1-1600x840.png)Disney shared a new Letters from Lakeshore update one week before booking opens to everyone, with a closer look at the lobby and the first details on Branch & Brush, a new lounge just beyond it. Branch & Brush will serve cocktails with views of Bay Lake. The design is inspired by the changing seasons, with natural textures, a collection of artwork and a color-changing chandelier at the center of the room that moves through all four seasons. The lobby is built around floor-to-ceiling windows that look out toward the lake. A fiber-optic river will glow in the floor and flow around a custom bronze centerpiece designed by Walt Disney Imagineering, with characters from decades of Disney animation etched into it. Overhead, a blown glass sculpture called Colors of the Wind will hang hundreds of glass leaves above the room. The lobby takes its inspiration from Pocahontas, and Disney even describes the lounge as “just around the riverbend.” The lobby has been the space we wanted to see most since our Bay Lake preview in May, and the glowing river in the floor is the detail we expect guests to stop and photograph first. Branch & Brush also sits right off the lobby, unlike [The Artist’s Nest](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/28/disney-lakeshore-lodge-guest-rooms-opening-date/), the club level lounge reserved for select rooms. ### How to Book Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Reservations open in three waves. On October 6, Disney Vacation Club members can make early rental reservations by calling Member Services at (800) 800-9800. On October 7, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can make early rental reservations by calling (407) 934-7639. On October 8, booking opens to all guests online or by phone at (407) 934-7639. Disney calls these rental reservations, meaning stays paid for with cash and not Vacation Club points. The resort opens July 1, 2027, and Disney has not shared rates ahead of the booking window. If you would like help booking, our travel partner [MEI – Mouse Fan Travel](https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln) offers free, no-obligation quotes. ## August 27, 2026: First Look at Nature-Inspired Guest Rooms Disney revealed the guest room lineup for Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge and confirmed the resort opens July 1, 2027. Across 967 rooms, each accommodation type draws its design from a different Disney animated film, including Encanto-inspired duo studios, Bambi-themed deluxe studios and villas, Fantasia-inspired grand villas, and Pocahontas-themed resort studios. The standout is the new Lake House format, a one- or two-bedroom waterfront retreat with A-frame architecture inspired by Brother Bear, a first for Walt Disney World. Reservations open in phases starting October 6 for Disney Vacation Club members, October 7 for Annual Passholders, and October 8 for everyone else. [Full room-by-room details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/27/disney-lakeshore-lodge-guest-rooms-opening-date/) ## June 17, 2026: First Look at The Wetlands ![June 17, 2026: First Look at The Wetlands](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Lakeside-Lagoon-at-Disney-Lakeshore-Lodge-1915x1080-1-1596x900.png)Disney revealed the first details on The Wetlands, the outdoor recreation area planned for Disney Lakeshore Lodge, just beyond the lobby and surrounded by Bay Lake. The area leans into the resort’s nature theming with a direct nod to Pocahontas, pulling from the “the heron and the otter are my friends” lyric in “Colors of the Wind” for two of its play areas. Heron Shores will offer climbing features for younger guests, while Otter Springs brings interactive water play nearby. Daydream River is a lazy river running through the recreation area for a slower-paced option. At the center of it all is Lakeside Lagoon, a zero-entry feature pool with a spiral waterslide, while a separate Perspective Pond on the other side of the resort offers a leisure pool and whirlpool spa positioned for Magic Kingdom fireworks views in the evening. Disney also teased a plaque somewhere along The Wetlands’ walking path honoring a historic attraction that once stood on the site, almost certainly a nod to River Country, the water park that previously occupied this stretch of Bay Lake shoreline before its closure. ![Busy water-park scene with tall green reed-like structures, water sprays, and people playing in shallow pools and slides on a sunny day.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Wetlands-at-Disney-Lakeshore-Lodge-1260x900.png)![Bright, futuristic water park scene with people tubing along a winding pool, surrounded by tall green plants and colorful slides under a blue sky.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/First-Look-at-The-Wetlands-at-Disney-Lakeshore-Lodge-1170x900.png) [![Disney Lakeshore Lodge: Every Update on Walt Disney World's Newest Resort](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/First-Look-at-Disney-Lakeshore-Lodge-Coming-to-Walt-Disney-World-in-Summer-2027-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/First-Look-at-Disney-Lakeshore-Lodge-Coming-to-Walt-Disney-World-in-Summer-2027.jpg)## What Disney Lakeshore Lodge Is Disney Lakeshore Lodge will sit on the south shores of Bay Lake, the same body of water that runs alongside the Magic Kingdom area of Walt Disney World Resort. The resort is being framed around Walt Disney’s lifelong admiration for the outdoors, with design and artwork that pays tribute to the natural world as seen through Disney animation. Spectacular floor-to-ceiling windows are designed to bring natural light in and frame views of the local flora and fauna around the lake. The resort will have 967 rooms across a range of room types, from cozy studios to spacious suites. Many of those rooms are positioned to give guests views of Bay Lake during the day and clear sightlines to Magic Kingdom park fireworks at night. Disney is also debuting a new accommodation format here: one- and two-bedroom Lake Houses located directly along the waterfront, designed to give families a closer connection to the natural setting with more room to spread out. ## The Design Story ![Disney Lakeshore Lodge: We Got an Insider Preview on Bay Lake With Walt Disney Imagineering](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Lakeshore-Lodge_-We-Got-an-Insider-Preview-on-Bay-Lake-With-Walt-Disney-Imagineering-1600x854.jpg)Disney Lakeshore Lodge: We Got an Insider Preview on Bay Lake With Walt Disney ImagineeringThe creative direction leans into nature as seen through Disney animation. The references to Bambi, Pocahontas, and Brother Bear are not accidental. These are three films where the natural world is essentially the main character, and each has a distinct visual identity. Lush eastern forest, painted-wind color palettes, and northern wilderness are all very different looks, and the room reveals have since shown each room type built around a Disney animated film. Disney is sharing details on dining, recreation, amenities, and design through an ongoing “Letters from Lakeshore” series on the Disney Parks Blog, and we add each new letter to this page as it arrives. A new Disney Resorts Collection property on Bay Lake is a meaningful addition to the resort lineup, and the lakefront Lake Houses in particular are worth watching. That accommodation format does not currently exist at Walt Disney World, and positioning them along the water’s edge gives families something the existing cabin and suite options do not. The fireworks view from standard rooms is also a real selling point. Not every Walt Disney World resort can offer that, and Disney leading with it suggests the rooms were placed with it in mind. Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge opens July 1, 2027, and reservations open to all guests October 8, 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The three-course dinner pairs each dish with a rum cocktail, costs $108 per person with tax and gratuity included, and has two seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. for guests 21 and older.** ![Disney Springs Bootlegger's Dinner Returns to Enzo's Hideaway With Rum Pairing Menu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/DN-8939_EH_NovBootleggersDinner_carousel_1920x800-1-1600x850.jpg)Rum is a natural fit for this room. Enzo’s Hideaway is themed as a set of old tunnels that became a Prohibition-era rum runner hideout, part of the [connected story that runs through four restaurants at The Landing](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/11/the-landing-disney-springs-edison-cocktail-classes/). The series last came around in February, when the [Bootlegger’s Dinner featured Código 1530 tequila](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/02/tickets-menu-bootleggers-dinner-returns-to-enzos-hideaway-disney-springs/). The first course pairs salumi e formaggi, a spread of Italian cured meats and cheeses, with a cocktail of Flor de Caña Blanco, pineapple, lime, coconut water and vanilla. The main course is a Certified Angus Beef strip loin served with a cocktail of Flor de Caña 12-year, crème de cacao, pecan liqueur and orange clove syrup. Dessert is brown butter cake with a cocktail that mixes Flor de Caña 7-year and Flor de Caña Spresso with chai, brown butter demerara syrup and oat milk. The restaurant describes the night as a little tropical, a little smoky and a little sweet. Tickets are listed at $90 per person plus tax and gratuity, which comes to $108 at checkout. Guests can also add a 1 oz. pour of Flor de Caña 25-year for $25. February’s tequila dinner was $85 before tax and gratuity, so the base price is up $5 this time. Space is limited, and there are only two seatings on the one night. **Our Take:** At $108 with tax and tip already covered, this is a fair price for Disney Springs, where a steak and two cocktails on their own can get you close to that number. You are getting three courses and three cocktails in one of the most atmospheric rooms on property. If you love aged rum, the $25 add-on is a chance to try the 25-year without buying a bottle. With three cocktails on the menu, plan on a rideshare or a designated driver. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro, Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum and Schott each marked the day on Instagram, and all three thanked the same people: the cast.** ![Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary: Joe Schott, Class of 1971 Cast Members Gather at Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WDW-55th-Anniversary-Magic-Kingdom-1599x900.jpg)Schott walked onto the Cinderella Castle stage shortly before 9 a.m. on Thursday. His remarks were short. He told the crowd that the resort welcomed its first guests at about that same time of morning 55 years earlier. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and a lineup of Disney characters joined him on stage. The ceremony came the same day Disney laid out its building plans, which we covered in [Walt Disney World turns 55 with more development underway than ever before](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/01/walt-disney-world-55th-anniversary-new-experiences/). Walt Disney World opened on October 1, 1971 with Magic Kingdom and two hotels, Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Guests also received a short anniversary note signed by Schott in the My Disney Experience app. “Here’s to the memories we’ve made together and all that’s still to come,” it read in part. The best part of the morning came after the remarks. A group of opening-year cast members, the people who helped open the resort in 1971, gathered in front of the castle in white 55th anniversary caps. Schott stepped in for a group photo with them, and Mickey and Minnie joined too. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261001_090137-1599x900.jpg)Schott also shared a photo of the group on Instagram with the hashtag #ClassOf1971. “These remarkable opening year cast members have been part of the Walt Disney World story since the very beginning,” the caption read. “Fifty-five years ago, they helped open our gates and have watched the resort grow and transform, making it the place we know and love today.” We also saw Walt Disney World Ambassadors past and present, including Debby Dane Browne. She was chosen in October 1970 as the [first Walt Disney World Ambassador](https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/first-walt-disney-world-ambassador-returns-to-disneyland-52-years-later/) after working as one of 14 cast members at the Walt Disney World Preview Center, a full year before the gates opened. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261001_082137-507x900-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261001_082413-507x900-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261001_091851-507x900-1.jpg)Schott did not leave when the official photo was done. He stayed in front of the castle and posed for pictures with guests who asked. For a resort president on a busy anniversary morning, that was good to see. All three leaders marked the day on Instagram. D’Amaro, who ran Walt Disney World as its president from 2019 to 2020, shared photos from the Walt Disney Archives. He wrote that they reminded him “of how one bold idea grew into a place where generations of families, including mine, have made memories together.” He saved his biggest thanks for the cast. “What still stands out most to me are the Cast Members,” D’Amaro wrote. “For 55 years, they’ve brought Walt’s vision to life, creating the moments, memories, and magic that make Walt Disney World so special every day.” Mazloum thanked “every current and former Cast Member and Imagineer who has helped bring Walt’s dream to life for generations.” He also looked ahead. “And with so much happening right now across the resort, I can’t wait for what the future will bring!” he wrote. He has plenty to point to. A [tower crane now stands over the Piston Peak construction site](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/11/new-tower-crane-rises-over-magic-kingdoms-piston-peak-construction-site/) inside Magic Kingdom, a short walk from where Schott spoke. Schott’s post matched what we saw in person. “There is no better way to celebrate 55 years of @waltdisneyworld than by spending time with the Cast Members and Guests who make this place so special,” he wrote. “Being at Magic Kingdom today was a reminder of what has always set this place apart: the people.” It comes days after we covered [his State of Our World appearance in front of Central Florida leaders](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/walt-disney-world-state-of-our-world-event-puts-joe-schott-in-front-of-central-florida-leaders/). Cast members handed out free 55th anniversary stickers to guests walking into the park. Our strip had three designs. One shows Cinderella Castle over a Magical Years banner with a Mickey glove giving a thumbs up, one has Mickey in a striped boater hat with the words “55 Years of Magic,” and one carries the full 55th logo with Mickey and friends marching in front of the castle. Beyond the castle ceremony, the stickers and the merchandise, there was not much else in the park to mark the day. We are fine with that. There is no reason to make every anniversary a major event. The 50th ran for 18 months, and it felt big because Disney does not do that every five years. Keeping the in-between years small is what makes the big ones special. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261001_081844-507x900-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Screenshot_20261001_102020_Disney-World-545x900.jpg)What Disney did put in front of the castle was people. The cast members who opened the place got the spotlight, and the president stayed to take pictures with guests. If you are going to keep an anniversary simple, that is how to do it. Save the big party for the 60th in 2031. The anniversary week is not over. D23 hosts its Spotlight Series: 55 Magical Years of Storytelling at Disney’s Contemporary Resort on Sunday, October 4. For more from the park where it all started, follow all of our [Magic Kingdom news](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/magickingdom/) and the rest of our [Walt Disney World coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It is Disney’s way of keeping Arendelle front and center on the road to Frozen 3, which arrives in theaters November 24, 2027.** ![Disney Frozen Fan Fest Returns With New Toys and an Anna Short Ahead of Frozen 3](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/frozen-1-1600x900.jpg)## New Frozen Short: The Night Before the Royal Fitting ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-DCP-Frozen-Fan-Fest-16-1600x900.png)The biggest piece of new content arrives Friday, October 2 at 9 a.m. PT, noon ET, on the [Disney Kids YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@disneykids). The Night Before the Royal Fitting is a new Off the Page Adventures story told in storybook-style animation, and it picks up with Anna after her engagement as she and Elsa get ready for a special occasion in Arendelle. Kristoff finally proposed at the end of Frozen 2, so this is a small but welcome look at what comes next for Anna before Frozen 3. ## Frozen Dress-Up and Fashion For kids, the [**Elsa Costume for Kids**](https://www.disneystore.com/elsa-costume-for-kids-frozen-5502041610271M.html) from Disney Store is the obvious pick with Halloween four weeks away, and the [**Frozen Elsa Accessory Set**](https://www.target.com/p/frozen-elsa-accessory-set-5pc/-/A-92187168) from Jakks Pacific adds five pieces to finish the look. Disney Store also has a new Frozen sleepwear set with a snowflake pattern, and Adidas is selling Frozen-inspired cleats at Adidas.com and select retailers for young athletes. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-DCP-Frozen-Fan-Fest-7-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/5502041610271-900x900.webp)For grown-up fans, Pandora’s [**Queen Elsa Tiara Ring**](https://us.pandora.net/en/rings/statement-rings/disney-frozen-queen-elsa-tiara-ring/194134C01.html) is the dressiest piece in the lineup, and Amazon Merch on Demand has new Expressions of Olaf and Elsa Fifth Spirit Snowflake T-shirts. One item is easy to misread. Lumistella’s [**Olaf Warm Hugs Hoodie**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLT69PCG) from the Claus Couture Collection is an outfit for your Elf on the Shelf scout elf, not for people, which makes it a fun pick for families whose elf shows up after Thanksgiving. ## New Frozen Dolls ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/jpg-4.avif)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/jpg-1.avif)Jakks Pacific’s [**Singing “Ice Powers” Elsa Doll**](https://www.target.com/p/frozen-disney-singing-34-ice-powers-34-elsa-doll/-/A-94990881) at Target is the classic pick for younger fans who want to sing along. Mattel has two Anna dolls, the [**Anna Fashion Doll**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8WH91M1) with a sparkling removable dress, cape and boots, and the [**Anna Fashion Doll & Wolf Cub**](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Disney-Frozen-Anna-Fashion-Doll-Wolf-Cub-Figure-with-4-Nurturing-Accessories-Inspired-by-Movie/15203165713) at Walmart, which comes with a wolf cub figure and four accessories for kids who like caring for animals. Mattel also has a Frozen Slumber Sister Set with Anna, Elsa, Olaf and 14 accessories. American Girl is joining in with the [**Anna Cuddle & Care Set with Bitty Baby**](https://www.americangirl.com/products/disney-frozen-anna-cuddle-care-set-with-bitty-baby-doll-by-american-girl-jmr98), a matching Elsa set and a Snow Queen Elsa outfit for its 18-inch dolls. For kids who love doing hair, Just Play’s [**Deluxe Elsa the Snow Queen Styling Head**](https://www.target.com/p/disney-frozen-2-deluxe-elsa-the-snow-queen-styling-head-17pc/-/A-79398786) comes with 17 pieces. It is a Frozen 2 release that has been around for a while, so it is a good option if you want something already proven. ## Frozen Playsets, LEGO and Toys ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Olaf-castle-925x900-1.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/81g42oE004L._AC_SL1500_-888x900.jpg)Disney Store’s [**Anna and Elsa Arendelle Castle Micro Play Set**](https://www.disneystore.com/anna-and-elsa-arendelle-castle-micro-play-set-frozen-disney-once-upon-a-story-416128188597.html) is our favorite in the lineup for younger kids. It costs $36.99, includes Anna, Elsa and Olaf micro figures with furniture and accessories, and folds into a carry-all with a glittering handle, so all the pieces travel together. Disney Store also has a new Olaf Countdown Plush with a Sven marker. LEGO builders ages 7 and up have two options. [**Olaf and Bruni’s Picnic Fun**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMS6NP4Q) is a 478-piece set at $49.99 with buildable Olaf and Bruni figures and a picnic blanket, and [**Elsa’s Ice Castle & Snow Ride Adventure**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMSBK1ZX) is the bigger castle build. For younger builders, Tytan Tiles has a [**Frozen Magnetic Tiles Princess Castle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVH6S65Y) with 20 pieces. Rounding out the toy side, Jakks Pacific has an [**Icy Magic Wand**](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Disney-Frozen-Icy-Magic-Wand/13312673701) and an Icy Magic Phone, and Just Play’s [**Olaf Perch’d Plush**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZ1VMZ65) is a magnetic shoulder sitter that rides along wherever you go. eKids has a [**Frozen 2 Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone**](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Disney-Frozen-2-Bluetooth-Karaoke-Microphone-with-Party-Lights/562720910) with party lights, Huffy has a [**Frozen Inline Scooter**](https://www.huffy.com/disney-frozen-inline-scooter-v8152/) and Tonies has an [**Elsa Tonie**](https://us.tonies.com/products/disney-frozen-elsa-tonie) for $19.99 with songs and a narrated Frozen story, though it was listed as out of stock on Tonies’ US site when we checked. Fans in Canada can find ZURU’s [**Slime Mart Disney Basket Frozen**](https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/Slime-Mart-Disney-Basket-Frozen-by-ZURU-Realistic-Play-Food-Themed-DIY-Slime-Kit-for-Kids-Ages-6/4RDNHYRALLJ5) at Walmart Canada. Two books are part of the lineup too, Disney Frozen: A Royal Sleepover from Moonlite and the Little Golden Book I Am Elsa. ## Frozen Fan Fest at World of Frozen ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-DCP-Frozen-Fan-Fest-22-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-DCP-Frozen-Fan-Fest-23-1407x900.jpeg)The parks side of Frozen Fan Fest is happening overseas. Hong Kong Disneyland and Disneyland Paris, which [opened its own World of Frozen in March](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/24/disneyland-paris-kicks-off-massive-transformation-with-world-of-frozen-opening-march-29-2026/), both have mini figurines for the celebration. Hong Kong adds exclusive mini music boxes, and Disneyland Paris has exclusive merchandise tied to its Snowflake Festival. Both parks are also offering Arendelle postcards with their own destination designs, and you can mail them from inside World of Frozen. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-DCP-Frozen-Fan-Fest-25-1125x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-DCP-Frozen-Fan-Fest-29-1261x900.jpeg)Disney has not listed anything for its U.S. parks, but if you are at Walt Disney World this fall, there is still plenty of Frozen to find. Frozen Ever After at EPCOT got [updated character figures](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/11/first-look-updated-frozen-ever-after-characters-at-disney-world/) earlier this year, and the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs just added a [Frozen storybook photo set](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/22/disney-photopass-studio-disney-springs-new-storybook-experience/). **Our Take:** Frozen Fan Fest is really a head start on holiday shopping, and that is not a bad thing for families with Frozen fans at home. The Arendelle Castle Micro Play Set is the best pick for younger kids, LEGO’s Olaf and Bruni set is the sweet spot for ages 7 and up, and the Pandora ring is the one for adult fans. Not everything here is new, since a few Frozen 2 favorites are back in the spotlight, so check the box before you buy if you already have a Frozen shelf at home. The new short on October 2 is the best part, and it is free. Frozen 3 arrives in theaters November 24, 2027. 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Paul Bettany returns as Vision and James Spader returns as Ultron when VisionQuest premieres October 14, exclusively on Disney+.** ![VisionQuest Trailer: Vision and Ultron Return to Disney+ October 14](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/VisionQuest-Trailer_-Vision-and-Ultron-Return-to-Disney-October-14-1600x900.jpg)The series picks up with Vision rebooted and in hiding after escaping the people who wanted to turn him into a weapon. Looking for a new purpose, he turns to the AI personas built into his programming, including F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H., J.A.R.V.I.S. and Ultron. That quiet life ends when someone puts a bounty on his head, and Vision goes on the run with Thomas Shepherd, a mysterious boy who may be his son, reincarnated. To survive, he has to face what he really is, resist Ultron’s influence and figure out who his young companion is. The first VisionQuest trailer debuted at [D23 2026 in August](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/15/d23-2026-disney-entertainment-showcase-recap-every-announcement/) and leaned trippy. This one leans into the chase, with Vision protecting Tommy while Ultron works to pull Vision to his side. Marvel first announced the series as the end of the WandaVision story at [New York Comic Con last fall](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/11/marvel-surprise-announcement-at-nycc-visionquest-the-epic-ending-to-wandavision-saga/), and the [October 14 premiere date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/visionquest-premiere-date-set-vision-and-ultron-return-to-disney-in-october/) was set in May. Ruaridh Mollica plays Tommy, one of the twin sons Wanda created in WandaVision. Agatha All Along ended with his brother Billy setting out to find him, so VisionQuest is where that thread finally pays off. T’Nia Miller plays the android Jocasta and Todd Stashwick plays the bounty hunter Paladin, while Orla Brady, Emily Hampshire and James D’Arcy bring F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H. and J.A.R.V.I.S. to life. D’Arcy previously played Edwin Jarvis, the man J.A.R.V.I.S. is named after, in Agent Carter and Avengers: Endgame. Lauren Morais, Diane Morgan, Polly Frame, Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer round out the cast. Terry Matalas, the showrunner behind Star Trek: Picard, created VisionQuest for television and directs alongside Christopher J. Byrne, Gandja Monteiro and Vincenzo Natali. Jac Schaeffer, who created WandaVision and Agatha All Along, is an executive producer along with Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Paul Bettany, Mary Livanos, Matalas and Byrne. WandaVision has always streamed on Disney+, and starting today it is also on Hulu for a limited time, so anyone who only has Hulu can catch up before the premiere. **Our Take:** Seeing Paul Bettany and James Spader on screen together again is reason enough to tune in, and Spader hasn’t played Ultron since Avengers: Age of Ultron in 2015. If you need a refresher, WandaVision and Agatha All Along add up to 18 episodes, so a couple a night gets you caught up right on time for October 14. ![VisionQuest Trailer: Vision and Ultron Return to Disney+ October 14](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/VisionQuest-poster1-607x900.jpg)![VisionQuest Trailer: Vision and Ultron Return to Disney+ October 14](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Vision-Poster-607x900.jpg)![VisionQuest Trailer: Vision and Ultron Return to Disney+ October 14](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tommy-Poster-607x900.jpg)![VisionQuest Trailer: Vision and Ultron Return to Disney+ October 14](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Ultron-Poster-607x900.jpg)VisionQuest premieres October 14, 2026, exclusively on [Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/home). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Oztacular Spectacular, a one-day Wicked fan event, takes over CityWalk on Saturday, October 24 from noon to 7 p.m., and a bar overlay themed to NBC’s The Traitors: New Blood is open now inside Universal’s Great Movie Escape.** Oztacular Spectacular celebrates the Wicked films with stained-glass photo spots, appearances and meet and greets with Glinda and Elphaba, and displays of costumes and props from the movies. A DJ will spin Wicked songs on a yellow brick dance floor, and trivia sessions give fans a chance to win exclusive giveaways. The Universal Legacy Store, which [returned to CityWalk this spring](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/universal-citywalk-new-experiences-2026-legacy-store-five-guys-luke-combs/), will carry the latest Wicked merchandise. Universal has not mentioned a cost for the event, and CityWalk itself does not require park admission. ![Universal CityWalk Adds Wicked Fan Event and The Traitors: New Blood Themed Bar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/UNIVERSAL-ORLANDO-RESORT-CELEBRATES-BLOCKBUSTER-FILM-FRANCHISE-_WICKED_-AND-THE-HIT-NBC-SERIES-_THE-1-1600x900.jpg)Universal has been a home for Wicked fans since the first film. Universal Studios Florida opened Wicked: The Experience in the fall of 2024 and brought it back in 2025 when [Elphaba and Glinda returned for meet and greets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/23/meet-the-witches-of-oz-at-universal-studios-elphaba-and-glinda-are-back/). This time the celebration moves out of the park and onto CityWalk for one afternoon. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/833040640_1085820187374090_3283432792144338187_n-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/829528710_1085820277374081_2279310378178171495_n-720x900.jpg)Over at Universal’s Great Movie Escape, the escape room venue that opened at CityWalk in 2022 with Jurassic World and Back to the Future rooms, two bars now carry The Traitors: New Blood theming. The Library is on the first floor and The Roundtable is on the second, and both have set pieces, props and costumes worn by host Alan Cumming on display, along with specialty drinks inspired by the show. The bars are open Wednesday through Sunday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. You do not need an escape room ticket to visit, but the escape rooms still require separate admission. The Traitors: New Blood moved the Emmy-winning series from Peacock to NBC this fall, with a cast of everyday people instead of reality stars, filmed in the Scottish Highlands. New episodes air Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and stream the next day on Peacock, with the next episode arriving Thursday, October 8. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/The-Traitors_-New-Blood-Bar-at-Universal-Orlando-Resort-1340x900.jpg)**Our Take:** These are two easy reasons to add a CityWalk stop to your fall plans. If you have Wicked fans in the family, October 24 is a Saturday, so it works for a day trip, and meeting Glinda and Elphaba without a park ticket is a nice perk. Just know that date falls during Halloween Horror Nights season, so CityWalk will get busier as the evening goes on. The Traitors bar is the sleeper pick for adults. It is open five nights a week, costs nothing to walk in, and seeing Alan Cumming’s costumes up close is a fun stop before dinner. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Nearly 1,000 crew and cast members finished more than 100 projects in just 14 days, laid over 12 miles of new carpet and added a new sustainable hull coating, following similar work on the Disney Magic and Disney Fantasy.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Disney-Cruise-Line-Shares-First-Behind-the-Scenes-Look-at-Its-Dry-Dock-Process-1600x900.jpg)The look inside comes as Disney Cruise Line moves through the largest expansion in its history. Its [newest ship just hit a major construction milestone](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/21/disney-cruise-lines-newest-ship-hits-a-major-construction-milestone/), and the [Disney Believe reveal livestream](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/28/disney-believe-reveal-livestream-set-for-october-7-with-homeport-itineraries-and-venues/) is set for October 7. While the new ships get most of the attention, the dry dock story is about the ships families are already sailing on. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/260829OT-2MB-7798-2048x1366-1-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/260827OT-7531-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)A dry dock is when a ship comes out of the water for inspections and renovations. Each Disney Cruise Line ship goes through one about every five years, and Disney says the planning starts years ahead, with teams studying every space on board to decide what to refresh and what to build on. When the ship finally arrives at the shipyard, marine teams, technical specialists, designers, Walt Disney Imagineers and crew members work around the clock on a tight schedule. The Disney Wonder is the latest ship to come out of dry dock after entering a shipyard in Canada in August. Disney says the 14-day project covered more than 100 projects and over 12 miles of new carpet, and the new sustainable hull coating covered an area Disney compares to painting 10 football fields. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/260827OT-1181-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/260827OT-7075-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)The Disney Fantasy got the biggest guest-facing changes during its dry dock in Brest, France, last October. It added Ramone’s Cantina, a Cars-inspired quick-service spot, an updated Senses Spa & Salon and the new Fantasy Tower Suite, a two-level suite inspired by Fantasia that took over the space once used by the Outlook Bar and Radio Studio. It follows the Tower Suite Disney added to the Disney Dream in 2024. Across the Fantasy, Magic and Wonder, Disney also refreshed Edge, the club for tweens, with a new color scheme and modular activity areas. > “At Disney Cruise Line, every enhancement we make begins with a single question: How can we make the guest experience better?” Tracy Wilson, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Cruise Line Operations Disney says nearly 90 percent of its guests rate their experience as excellent, and Walt Disney Imagineering leads the creative side of each refresh. Alexis Cummins, creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering, said every dry dock is a chance to bring new life to spaces based on how guests actually use them. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/260827OT-2MB-7-2-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/260829OT-2MB-7936-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)Some of the most important work happens below the waterline. The Disney Magic and Disney Wonder received advanced hull coatings, and the Disney Fantasy got a new bulbous bow, the rounded section at the front of the hull that sits just under the water. The new 180-ton bow has a more tapered shape designed to help the ship move through the water more efficiently and burn less fuel. Disney says these changes support its environmental goals and keep the ships running efficiently for the long haul. The crew got attention too. Disney reimagined one of its crew dining locations, giving the people who work on board a better place to recharge between shifts. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/260827OT-6701-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)**Our Take:** Disney rarely lets fans see this side of the cruise line, and it is a good reminder that these ships are working vessels that need real care to stay at Disney’s level. The Magic and Wonder have been sailing since 1998 and 1999, so seeing Disney keep investing in its original ships while new ones arrive is good news for families who love them. If you have a sailing on the Wonder, Magic or Fantasy coming up, you are boarding a freshly updated ship, and Ramone’s Cantina on the Fantasy is worth a stop for any Cars fan. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/260827OT-2MB-1321-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg) You can read Disney’s full dry dock story on [Disney Experiences](https://disneyexperiences.com/cruise-line-dry-dock/). If you are thinking about a Disney cruise, our travel partner [MEI – Mouse Fan Travel](https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln) offers free, no-obligation quotes. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Fall Into Love wraps up with two final premieres on October 3 and October 10, then Countdown to Christmas kicks off October 16 with nonstop Christmas movies all the way into January. So get out your pumpkins and your Christmas trees, because Hallmark is celebrating both this month.** Here is every new Hallmark Channel movie premiering in October, plus what is new on Hallmark+. You can keep up with everything Hallmark all season long on our [Hallmark Channel guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Everything-Coming-To-Hallmark-Channel-in-October-1600x900.jpg)## Hallmark Fall Into Love Movies in October ### A Knight to Remember Saturday, October 3, 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT Julie Gonzalo plays Emily Porter, a Chicago museum conservator restoring a centuries-old statue of the medieval knight Sir Griffin de Beauford, played by James Trevena. One unexpected kiss brings Griffin back to life, and suddenly Emily is introducing a time-traveling knight to pumpkin spice lattes, a Halloween Medieval Fayre and an FBI investigation led by her ex-husband. With a rare celestial conjunction coming and Griffin’s fate on the line, Emily has to decide whether to keep her heart guarded or take a chance on him. ### The Spirit of Halloween Saturday, October 10, 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT Meghan Ory stars as Everly Stone, a bridal designer who wants nothing to do with Halloween after the town’s fire station party left her heartbroken in front of everyone she knew. Then her late mentor shows up with a warning, and three mischievous spirits take Everly through one long night that shows her the joy she lost, the people she keeps pushing away and the future she could miss. Kevin McGarry plays Beau Madison, the longtime friend who still carries a spark from their past. It is a Halloween twist on A Christmas Carol, which makes it the perfect bridge into Countdown to Christmas. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1.webp) ## Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Movies in October ![Promotional poster for Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas on a red background with a white decorative tree and colorful ornaments; starts Friday Oct 16 at 8/7c.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hallmarks-Countdown-to-Christmas-2026-Starts-October-16-With-Full-34-Movie-Schedule-1-1600x898.jpg)Countdown to Christmas 2026 brings 34 new movies this season, and eight of them premiere in October. Every premiere below airs at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel, and you can see the rest of the lineup in our [full Countdown to Christmas 2026 schedule](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/hallmarks-countdown-to-christmas-2026-starts-october-16-with-full-34-movie-schedule/). ### ‘Tis the Season for Setups – Friday, October 16 Countdown to Christmas opens with Amanda Schull as Lexi, a hyper-organized single mom and party planner hired to run a ski resort’s annual holiday party. She brings along her free-spirited mom June, played by Barbara Niven, and her teen daughter Piper, played by Verity Marks. Lexi butts heads right away with ski instructor Ridge, played by Victor Webster, whose dad Dan owns the lodge. When Lexi and Ridge notice a spark between June and Dan, played by John B. Lowe, they team up to play matchmaker, but their parents keep turning every outing into a foursome. ### Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story – Saturday, October 17 ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/821138730_4359197580964549_7578731801811262460_n-720x900.jpg)Lyndsy Fonseca plays Avery Clark, a freelance reporter home in Chicago for Christmas with her mom and new stepdad, played by Barbara Alyn Woods and Khary Payton. Instead of a little downtime, she lands a story on Darlene Donnelly, a beloved Bears superfan played by Marsha Mason who is about to attend her 500th game. The catch is that Avery knows almost nothing about football. Darlene’s grandson Matt, a Chicago firefighter and die-hard Bears fan played by Robert Buckley, agrees to show her what Bears Nation is all about. Hallmark’s Holiday Touchdown series started with A Chiefs Love Story in 2024, and this year it heads to Chicago. ### Mr. & Mrs. Christmas – Sunday, October 18 Brendan Penny plays Taylor Lewis, a single dad and holiday display expert who moves his two kids to the town of Pineway just weeks before Christmas. He takes charge of reviving the town’s Christmas Market and ends up partnered with Sophie Shaw, a practical accountant played by Pascale Hutton who wants to prove she is ready for a leadership role. When Taylor’s push to keep his teenage daughter in the holiday spirit backfires, he learns that Christmas cannot be forced. When Calls the Heart fans will recognize this pairing right away. ### Winter Wonderlanes – Friday, October 23 Ashley Newbrough plays Audrey Bell, a globe-trotting pop-up restaurateur who comes home for Thanksgiving and learns her late grandfather’s bowling alley, Wonderlanes, is being sold. She stays for one last holiday season and brings back its Winter Wonderlanes youth bowling tournament. To get the word out, she teams up with local news reporter Jason Miller, played by Franco Lo Presti, who also happens to be her high school boyfriend. As the tournament gets closer, Audrey has to decide whether to leave again or finally put down roots at home. ### Forgotten Holiday – Saturday, October 24 Janel Parrish plays Kathryn Liu, an antiques buyer for her father’s store who panics and runs when Rob Ashford, her boyfriend of almost a year, surprises her with a proposal before Christmas. Daniel Lissing plays Rob, who gets into a car accident on the way to his sister’s house and loses his memories of the past year, including their relationship and his love of Christmas. On his doctor’s orders, Kathryn helps him retrace their romance, but bringing his memory back could mean losing him for good unless she finds the courage to fight for him. ### What If Christmas – Sunday, October 25 Lori Loughlin and Tom Cavanagh star as Erin and Adam, a married couple in New York City. Erin has spent years organizing the Christmas charity galas at the hospital where Adam works as a heart surgeon, but when he moves to a new hospital, her help is no longer needed. Old regrets about giving up her dream of fashion design start creeping back. Then a heart-shaped Christmas ornament wakes her up in an alternate life where she is a world-famous designer, and Erin learns that getting everything she wanted can be lonely at the top. ### Who’s Coming for Christmas? – Friday, October 30 Rhiannon Fish plays Julie, who has just moved and is setting up her new home with pieces from her late grandmother, including a dining table she plans to use when she hosts Christmas Eve dinner for the first time. She does not have a guest list yet, but she has faith her table for eight will fill up. She quickly makes friends in town, including her neighbor Mark, played by Jake Foy, and his young daughter Vanessa. Mark suggests his family could join her, which would make her dinner for eight complete. When bad weather keeps the rest of his family from making the trip, it looks like a quiet Christmas Eve for just the three of them, unless a few small Christmas miracles come through. ### Adopting St. Nick – Saturday, October 31 Countdown to Christmas closes out October on Halloween night with Amy Groening as Maren, a single mom to her adopted daughter Leah. Maren runs her late father’s hardware store and spends most of her time fixing things for everyone else in town. Leah misses having a grandfather in her life, so she jumps at the chance to join the Christmas Companions program at Jolly Acres, a new retirement community, where she gets paired with Kris, a jolly resident who looks a whole lot like Santa Claus. Michael Rady plays Reid, the community’s traveling launch director, who crosses paths with Maren along the way. ## **Hallmark+ October 2026** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/goodwitch2.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/goodwitch-1.jpg)Hallmark+ is getting some new things in the month of October, as well. They have slowly started adding the original **The Good Witch** movies starring Catherine Bell and Chris Potter. These were the movies that started the franchise and came before the beloved series that starred Catherine Bell and James Denton. Fans of The Good Witch will be able to watch all the Witchy goodness in October. Coming to Hallmark+ on October 6th is **Private Eyes West Coast**. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PEW_S1_PR_SITE_1920x1080_GENERIC.jpg)The series is back! Starring Jason Priestley and Cindy Sampson. This series will air on the CW but will stream the following day on Hallmark+. The series picks up with Shade and Angie five years later. They got married, shut down their P.I. firm, and moved west to Victoria, BC. Goodbye, Toronto smog alerts. Hello breezy weather, ocean views, and Blundstones. Shade and Angie have also welcomed a new member on board: an adorable baby boy named Declan. That’s right – our duo put away their P.I. licenses to become full-time parents. Sure, the days of stakeouts and tailing suspects are over. But married life isn’t just about diaper changes and connecting sleep cycles. Shade’s hockey memoir hit the shelves to rave reviews. And Angie still puts her P.I. skills to use – during story time. ## Everything Coming To Hallmark Channel in October Countdown to Christmas runs through the holidays, and Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True premieres November 28. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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More than 70 experiences have opened or been refreshed across Walt Disney World since 2021, which Disney describes as nearly a theme park’s worth of additions in five years, and the company says it has more development in the works right now than at any other point in its history.** What began in 1971 with one theme park, two hotels and a campground is now a destination spanning nearly 30,000 acres, with four theme parks, two water parks, Disney Springs, a sports complex and more than 25 resort hotels. The anniversary comes just days after the [State of Our World event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/walt-disney-world-state-of-our-world-event-puts-joe-schott-in-front-of-central-florida-leaders/), where Walt Disney World President Joe Schott walked Central Florida leaders through the same growth story. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Walt-Disney-World-Turns-55-With-More-Development-Underway-Than-Ever-Before-1600x900.jpg)**What Opened at Walt Disney World Since 2021** – Magic Kingdom added TRON Lightcycle / Run in 2023, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Critter Co-Op in 2024, and the Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade and The Beak & Barrel in 2025. Country Bear Musical Jamboree got a new show in 2024, and this year brought back Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, along with a refreshed color scheme for Cinderella Castle. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Disney-55-By-The-Numbers-A-650x900.png)EPCOT saw the most change. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Space 220 opened in 2021, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind followed in 2022, and Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana and Luminous: The Symphony of Us arrived in 2023. CommuniCore Hall and Plaza opened in 2024, GEO-82 Lounge in 2025, Test Track was reimagined in 2025, and Soarin’ Across America took flight this year. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Roundup Rodeo BBQ opened in 2023, followed by Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After and The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure in 2025. This year alone brought Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets, [The Magic of Disney Animation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/14/magic-of-disney-animation-now-open-character-photo-baymax-sipper-pins/), Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! and a new mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Disney’s Animal Kingdom added Zootopia: Better Zoogether! in 2025 and Bluey’s Wild World and Jumping Junction in 2026. Disney Springs picked up Drawn to Life by Cirque du Soleil in 2021, Summer House on the Lake in 2023, and Level99, Six Ravens and Vans this year. On the resort side, Island Tower opened at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows in 2024, The Cake Bake Shop and Hurly Burly arrived at Disney’s BoardWalk, and The Perch and the Garden View Tea Room opened at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Disney also says it has refreshed more than 18,000 resort rooms and 24 lobbies, including major lobby makeovers at the Grand Floridian and Pop Century, plus new cabins at Fort Wilderness. **Walt Disney World by the Numbers** – Over the last ten years, Disney counts three new lands, more than 18 new attractions, four new resorts and resort additions, more than 25 new entertainment offerings and two new ways to get around property. That ten-year window covers Pandora at Animal Kingdom, Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Disney-55-By-The-Numbers-B-649x900.png)The Themed Entertainment Association ranks Walt Disney World as the largest and most visited theme park destination in the world. The resort has more than 150 rides, live shows and character experiences, more than 29,000 hotel rooms and over 675 shops and eateries. About 80,000 Cast Members work there, and full-time Cast Members average 12 years on the job, which Disney says is three times the national average. Disney also plans to create 5,000 new jobs over the next five years. The numbers reach well past the parks. Disney cites $40.3 billion in economic impact across Florida from a fiscal 2022 Oxford Economics study and says one of every 32 jobs in the state can be attributed to Disney. The company reports $37 million in financial and in-kind donations to nonprofits, schools and children’s hospitals, one million VoluntEAR hours from Cast Members over the last five years, and $5 million raised for Florida wish kids through the Walt Disney World specialty license plate. **What’s Coming Next at Walt Disney World** – Several of the biggest projects are on track for 2027. [Monstropolis](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/monstropolis-d23-2026-every-announcement-glob-theater-harryhausens/) at Hollywood Studios opens its theater show, dining and merchandise shop next year, with the Door Vault coaster following later. Tropical Americas brings Encanto and Indiana Jones attractions to Animal Kingdom in 2027, and the [Encanto casita](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/encanto-casita-construction-animal-kingdom-tropical-americas/) is already rising out of the old DinoLand footprint. [Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/disney-lakeshore-lodge-walt-disney-world-2027/) opens July 1, 2027 on Bay Lake, with reservations opening in phases starting October 6. Magic Kingdom is in the middle of the largest expansion in its history, led by Piston Peak National Park in Frontierland and [Villains Land](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/villains-land-magic-kingdom-maleficent-coaster-d23-2026/) beyond it. Neither has an opening date yet, but Imagineering has already been [balloon testing the height of Piston Peak](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/28/we-call-it-imagineering-parkitecture-episode/) to see how it sits in the skyline. Disney’s anniversary graphic also lists Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, a Spaceship Earth reimagining and Expedition Everest’s Yeti coming back to life on the horizon, along with room refurbishments at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. > “As we celebrate 55 years, we’re proud of the incredible Cast Members who have shaped our story and excited about the opportunities ahead as Walt Disney World continues to grow. That growth creates opportunity across Central Florida, and it reflects our long-term confidence in this community and in the future of Walt Disney World.” Joe Schott, President of Walt Disney World Resort **Celebrating 55 Years From 10 Miles Away** – We have lived in Central Florida for more than six years now, just 10 miles from the entrance to Magic Kingdom. We have covered Walt Disney World on a daily basis since 2020. That is not as long as some outlets, but it is long enough to understand the daily workings of the parks and how much it takes to keep a resort this size running every single day. We still love Disney, and we have a lot of respect for the work that goes into it. We see the construction firsthand and watch the progress on each new land as it happens, and we are just as excited now as we were when we started. We watched TRON Lightcycle / Run go from an empty patch of land to opening day, and we still love riding it. We followed Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser from beginning to end. Now we get to watch four new lands being built at once with Piston Peak, Villains Land, Monstropolis and Tropical Americas, all while Walt Disney Imagineering keeps updating the rides and attractions already in the parks. The first 55 years feel like just the beginning. If we are lucky enough to be around 45 years from now, we would love to see how much the parks have changed by the 100th anniversary. We also can’t wait to see how much stays the same. We will be at the Magic Kingdom this morning, and we will be at Disney’s Contemporary Resort on October 4 for the [D23 Spotlight Series: 55 Magical Years of Storytelling](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/28/d23-events-walt-disney-world-october-2026/), where the Walt Disney Archives and Imagineers are set to share new finds from the Carousel of Progress refurbishment. Walt Disney World turned 55 on October 1, 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The Hallmark and Disney collaboration includes six quilted cotton bags and accessories priced from $25 to $165, in two patterns called Holiday Ever After Floral and Holiday Ever After Candy. The pieces tie into Hallmark Channel’s Disney World Christmas movie, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, and all six are listed on Hallmark.com.** Updated 7:30 PM EST – The set is now available online at Vera Bradley. See image below with link attached. ![Vera Bradley X Hallmark Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True Collection Arrives October 1](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Vera-Bradley-X-Hallmark-Holiday-Ever-After_-A-Disney-World-Wish-Come-True-Collection-Arrives-October-1600x900.jpg)Vera Bradley teased the launch with a note that “your favorite duo is bringing holiday cheer.” We first broke down these bags in July, when Hallmark revealed the [Vera Bradley Holiday Ever After lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-vera-bradley-collection/), and now they finally have a date. The collection comes in two patterns. Holiday Ever After Floral is a pink and green toile packed with Cinderella Castle, a carousel, fireworks, poinsettias and Mickey and Minnie. Holiday Ever After Candy is a mint green print covered in peppermint swirl Mickey heads. The teaser art also shows Mickey and Minnie in Santa hats riding a little pink boat under a candy cane arch. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-30-194509.png)](https://verabradley.com/search?q=hallmark&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&productListPgNo=1) Here is the full Vera Bradley Holiday Ever After collection with prices: - **Zip Earbud Bag Charm, Candy pattern:** $25 - **Zip ID Case:** $25 - **Lorman Sling Backpack, Floral pattern:** $85, 3 liters with a 44-inch adjustable strap - **Small Original Vera Tote Bag:** $145 - **Large Original Duffle Bag, Floral pattern:** $145, 58 liters - **Bancroft Backpack, Floral pattern:** $165, fits up to a 15-inch laptop and has a trolley sleeve Buying all six runs $590 before tax. The rest of the Holiday Ever After collection is headed to Hallmark Gold Crown stores, Disney Parks and select Kohl’s and Walmart locations, which we covered in our [Holiday Ever After where-to-buy guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-disney-collection-where-to-buy/). Hallmark has only said early October so far, but if the Vera Bradley pieces go on sale October 1, we expect the rest of the Hallmark Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True collection to arrive the same day. ![Collection of white holiday-pattern bags (backpack, tote, and pouches) on a dark blue background, festive red-green print](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-2-1-1600x900.jpg)Disney Springs will have two shops worth checking. The [Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up at Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/25/hallmark-disney-springs-pop-up-opens-in-october-with-40-holiday-ever-after-items/) opens October 8 in Town Center with 40 Holiday Ever After items, and Vera Bradley already has its own store in Town Center, a short walk away. We think the full Vera Bradley collection will be sold at the Vera Bradley store, but we do not know yet if both shops will carry the same bags so close to each other. We will update this story once we see what is on the shelves. Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True stars Lacey Chabert and premieres November 28 at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel. **Our Take:** If you only want one piece, start with the Floral pattern. It is the one that looks like a day at Magic Kingdom, and the Lorman Sling at $85 gets you that print without paying duffle prices. The $25 earbud charm and ID case are the easy stocking stuffers, and the Candy print is the more playful of the two. With the bags launching October 1, a week before the pop-up opens, locals should try the Vera Bradley store at Disney Springs first, and anyone who has had their eye on a specific piece since July should shop early instead of waiting. The Vera Bradley Holiday Ever After collection arrives October 1, 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Swan is also carrying two collectibles for I Play Rocky, Peter Farrelly’s new film about how Sylvester Stallone got Rocky made: a boxing glove popcorn bucket and a boxing robe tumbler. Rocky 50th Anniversary returns to theaters in 4K November 7 through 11, 2026.** In theaters, Fathom Entertainment, Amazon MGM Studios and Park Circus have confirmed three Rocky exclusives for select participating theaters nationwide: the Staircase bucket, a 130 oz. round popcorn tin, and a 44 oz. beverage cup. We are tracking every release on our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/), and Rocky is one of several big reveals this week, alongside the [Whalefall whale popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/30/whalefall-popcorn-bucket/) and the [Sense and Sensibility Book Stack tin](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/sense-and-sensibility-popcorn-bucket-revealed-as-tickets-go-on-sale-for-october-16-release/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rocky-Popcorn-Buckets_-Staircase-Tin-and-I-Play-Rocky-Glove-at-Swan-Drive-In-1600x900.jpg)## Rocky 50th Anniversary Staircase Bucket and Tin The Staircase bucket recreates the top of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, with a small Rocky figure in his gray sweatsuit and black beanie standing on the edge, arms raised, and popcorn filling the landing behind him. It is finished in stone tan with brick walls framing each side of the steps. The 130 oz. tin is black with a ring of blue stars around the top and bottom, and giant ROCKY letters wrap around it, each filled with a blue-tinted shot of Rocky celebrating on the steps. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rocky-50th-Anniversary-Staircase-Popcorn-Bucket-Stairs-scaled-1-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rocky-50th-Anniversary-Staircase-Popcorn-Bucket-Angle-With-Popcorn-scaled-1-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rocky-Round-Popcorn-Tin-scaled-1-900x900.png)At **[Swan](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/rocky/)**, the Staircase Popcorn Bucket is $39.95 and the Round Popcorn Tin is $17.95. Both ship on or before November 6, the day before the 4K run starts. Fathom and participating theaters have not announced their prices yet. Swan’s pricing lines up with our earlier estimates, so we still expect the Staircase at $40 to $50, the tin at $15 to $20, and the 44 oz. cup at $10 to $15 at the concession stand. Those are FLN estimates, not official prices, and Fathom says to check with your local theater for availability and possible purchase limits. ## I Play Rocky Glove Popcorn Bucket and Robe Tumbler The other two pieces are for I Play Rocky, the Amazon MGM Studios film starring Anthony Ippolito as a young Stallone. It opens in select theaters November 6 and expands to theaters everywhere later in November. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/I-Play-Rocky-Wearable-Glove-Popcorn-Bucket-Outer-Glove-scaled-1-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/I-Play-Rocky-Wearable-Glove-Popcorn-Bucket-With-Popcorn-scaled-1-900x900.png)The **I Play Rocky Glove Popcorn Bucket** is a sculpted red boxing glove with two white bands at the cuff and the I Play Rocky logo on the wrist. The top of the glove flips open on a hinge, and the popcorn goes inside the fist. It is $39.95 **[online at Swan Drive-in](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/rocky/)** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/I-Play-Rocky-Grippr™-Tumbler-Front-scaled-1-900x900.png)The **I Play Rocky Grippr™ Tumbler** is sculpted like a red boxing robe with gold lapels and a gold belt tied at the waist, topped with a gold lid and straw. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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AMC teased the bucket on TikTok today, Swan Drive-In will start selling it online at 10 p.m. ET tonight, and the $49.99 Fandango Whalebucket Bundle is still available ahead of 20th Century Studios’ October 16 release.** Tickets for Whalefall went on sale today, September 30, and the whale has been busy online. It took over [**20th Century Studios’ X account twice**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/30/whalefall-whale-takes-over-20th-century-studios-x-account/) this month to insist it did nothing wrong. Now it is heading for the concession stand. ![Whalefall Popcorn Bucket Revealed as Tickets Go On Sale for October 16](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Whalefall-Popcorn-Bucket-Revealed-as-Tickets-Go-On-Sale-for-October-16-1600x900.jpg)The bucket is a full sculpt of a gray sperm whale, with its big blunt head up front, knobby ridges down its back and a tail fluke at the end. Popcorn goes in through a flip-up hatch on the whale’s side, and a tiny scuba diver figure clings to the outside just below it, a fun nod to the movie’s hero. Based on the first photos, it runs close to two feet long. Capacity has not been announced, but Regal says its bucket comes with a large popcorn and Cinemark’s comes with an XL popcorn. It is the third big theater collectible reveal this week, following the [Rocky Steps popcorn bucket for Rocky 50th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/28/rocky-returns-to-theaters-in-4k-november-7-11-with-exclusive-popcorn-buckets/) and the [Book Stack popcorn tin for Sense and Sensibility](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/sense-and-sensibility-popcorn-bucket-revealed-as-tickets-go-on-sale-for-october-16-release/). The whale is now confirmed at Regal, Cinemark, Swan Drive-In, and Fandango, and AMC is teasing it too. We are tracking every chain on our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/), and here is where each one stands tonight. Regal has the headline deal. Its Whalefall 4DX Early Access Screenings on October 14 include a complimentary Whalebucket and popcorn with admission for every guest, while supplies last. 4DX adds moving seats plus water, wind, lighting, and scent effects timed to the movie, which feels like the right way to see a film about a diver stuck inside a whale. If you cannot make the early screening, Regal will also sell the Whalebucket starting October 15 at select locations, while supplies last, and it comes with a large popcorn. Cinemark has confirmed its own Whalebucket, and it includes an XL popcorn with a free same-day refill. It is listed for select theatres while supplies last. Cinemark has not posted a price or a first day of sale yet, so check your local theater’s concessions as opening weekend gets closer. AMC teased the bucket in a TikTok video today, showing the whale rising out of a beach of popcorn under the words “Coming Soon.” AMC has not shared a price, a launch date, or which popcorn size comes with it, but the tease is a strong sign the whale is on its way to AMC concession stands. The [**Fandango Whalebucket Bundle**](https://redeem.fandango.com/products/the-whalebucket-bundle) costs $49.99 and includes one Whalefall ticket and one Whalebucket, and Fandango’s offer page also lists the first chapter of Daniel Kraus’s novel. Popcorn is not included, and shipping is added at checkout. The bucket begins shipping in October, and buyers must be 18 or older. The ticket comes as an emailed promo code that works for any format but can only be redeemed on Fandango.com or in the Fandango app. Swan Drive-In in Blue Ridge, Georgia, will start selling the [Whalefall Whale with Diver Popcorn Bucket](https://swandrivein.com/product/whalefall-whale-with-diver-popcorn-bucket/) at 10 p.m. ET tonight through its mail-order shop. The listing shows a price of $39.95, and the product page stays locked until the sale goes live. If you want the whale shipped to your door without buying a ticket, this is the one to watch tonight. Swan’s $39.95 is the only standalone price posted so far, and Fandango’s $49.99 bundle covers a ticket along with the bucket. Regal, Cinemark, and AMC have not posted prices. Based on Swan’s listing and comparable sculpted buckets, our estimate is $35 to $45 at the concession stand with popcorn included, but that is an FLN estimate, not an official price. If you were going to see the movie anyway, the best value is the Regal 4DX early screening, since the bucket and popcorn come with your ticket. ![Whalefall Popcorn Bucket Revealed as Tickets Go On Sale for October 16](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FAN_Shopify_WhalefallBundle_Standard_2048x2048_b9f9a504-00c7-4c6f-9630-f1aedad6aad6-1.webp)![Whalefall Popcorn Bucket Revealed as Tickets Go On Sale for October 16](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FAN_Shopify_WhalefallBundle_PopcornBucket_2048x2048_049d67f0-b042-4b9b-8d39-73aaabffacc5.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/829092993_3249609755230135_6749132160543058588_n-675x900.jpg)Whalefall is based on Daniel Kraus’s novel and stars Austin Abrams as Jay Gardiner, a diver who gets swallowed by a sperm whale while searching for his late father’s remains and has one hour of oxygen to escape. Josh Brolin plays his father, and Brian Duffield of No One Will Save You directs. The film is rated PG-13 and opens the same day as Street Fighter, so if you are planning a double feature, our [Street Fighter popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/every-street-fighter-popcorn-bucket-announced-so-far-amc-regal-and-cinemark/) covers every chain. Tickets are live now on Fandango and at major chains including AMC, Regal, and Cinemark. **Our Take:** If you were already planning to see Whalefall, the Fandango bundle is an easy call. You get your ticket, the bucket shows up at your door, and you skip the concession stand scramble on opening night. If you would rather see which chains carry it and at what price, it is worth waiting a few days. Either way, this is one of the most fun sculpts of the fall, and that little diver hanging on for dear life is what sells it. Whalefall opens in theaters October 16, 2026. We will update this story as chains confirm their Whalefall collectibles, and you can find more in our [Movies coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/movies/). ## Whalefall’s Popcorn Bucket Has a Tiny Diver Hanging On for Dear Life > [@amctheatres](https://www.tiktok.com/@amctheatres?refer=embed "@amctheatres")Feeling hungry? The ocean always provides.🐋🍿 Bring home our WHALEFALL collectible beginning 10/15, while supplies last. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Across more than two dozen posts, the sperm whale argued its side of the story, and as of today the account’s bio is still written in the whale’s voice.** **The posts land just as tickets go on sale and the movie reveals its own[ whale popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/30/whalefall-popcorn-bucket/).** The first takeover opened with a censored, all-caps introduction (“I’m the f\*cking whale!!!”) and a note that the account belonged to the whale for the day. From there, it went after the plot of its own movie. It said it never attacked anyone and simply “yawned wrong.” It pushed back on headlines calling it a 60-ton predator, called itself a filter feeder who eats squid and described the whole thing as a workplace accident. For the record, sperm whales are toothed whales, not filter feeders, which feels about right for a whale trying to talk its way out of trouble. ![Whalefall Whale Takes Over 20th Century Studios X Account to Plead Its Innocence](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Whalefall-Whale-Takes-Over-20th-Century-Studios-X-Account-to-Plead-Its-Innocence-1600x900.jpg)It also had notes for Jay, the diver played by Austin Abrams. Asked if it felt bad, the whale said Jay had an hour of oxygen and a whole personality crisis while it “had a Tuesday.” It reminded him that it never built a guest room down there, and it poked fun at the idea of working through your relationship with your father from inside a whale. It wrapped up the day by telling everyone to go see its movie on October 16. The whale came back on September 23 with a simple “I’M BACK” and a new focus on its reputation. It complained that every trailer cut makes it look like it planned the whole thing, when really it “HAD SQUID PLANS.” It said it has been called a gentle giant its whole life but was never gentle, just slow to react. Then came the post that hit hardest, the whale admitting it looks like a monster in the trailer. That one passed 120,000 views, the most of either takeover. It signed off promising to keep yelling about its innocence until October 16. > “I’m the f\*cking whale!!!” > > (that's me. i’m the whale. this is my account today) > > — 20th Century Studios (@20thcentury) [September 9, 2026](https://x.com/20thcentury/status/2097734871124939257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) The takeover is part of a bigger push for the film. Tickets went on sale today, and Whalefall now has its own sculpted whale popcorn bucket, complete with a tiny diver clinging to the side, which we broke down in our [Whalefall popcorn bucket story](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/30/whalefall-popcorn-bucket/). ![whalefall-popcorn-bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Whalefall-Popcorn-Bucket-Revealed-as-Tickets-Go-On-Sale-for-October-16-1600x900.jpg)whalefall-popcorn-bucket**Our Take:** This was brilliant marketing, and here is why it works. Whalefall is an intense pitch. A guy gets swallowed alive and has an hour to live. Instead of selling that fear, 20th Century gave the villain a personality and made it the one who feels wronged. Every joke comes straight from the movie itself, the hour of oxygen, the father and son story, the trailer, so people laugh and learn what Whalefall is about at the same time. It also makes the popcorn bucket funnier. After two rounds of the whale pleading its case, reaching into its belly for popcorn feels like the joke paying off. On a crowded October 16 with Street Fighter and Sense and Sensibility also opening, that kind of personality helps Whalefall stand out. > i keep seeing myself described as "the villain" of this whole thing and i'd like to know since when minding my business became a crime. > > — 20th Century Studios (@20thcentury) [September 23, 2026](https://x.com/20thcentury/status/2102808965071741151?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Whalefall%20Whale%20Takes%20Over%2020th%20Century%20Studios%20X%20Account%20to%20Plead%20Its%20Innocence&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Whalefall%20Whale%20Takes%20Over%2020th%20Century%20Studios%20X%20Account%20to%20Plead%20Its%20Innocence "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Starting in early October, the collection will be sold on Hallmark.com, at Disney Parks, at select Hallmark Gold Crown stores, and at select Kohl’s and Walmart locations nationwide. Hallmark’s holiday pop-up at Disney Springs, expected to open October 8, will carry the full collection.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Where-to-Buy-the-Hallmark-Holiday-Ever-After-Disney-Collection-This-October-1600x900.jpg)We’ve been tracking this collection since it first appeared on Hallmark.com in July, and you can see every item we’ve found so far, with prices, in our [full Holiday Ever After collection breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/25/hallmark-disney-springs-pop-up-opens-in-october-with-40-holiday-ever-after-items/). Hallmark’s announcement confirms the lineup includes greeting cards inspired by the film, boxed card sets, and interactive cards with motion and music. It also includes Keepsake Ornaments featuring Disney Parks moments and characters, among them a recordable ornament for family messages, plus gift wrap, blankets, plush pairs, tea towels, baking dishes, mixing bowls, pajamas, slippers, socks and sweatshirts. Partner pieces come from Loungefly, Vera Bradley, Spirit Jersey and Corkcicle. The motion-and-music cards weren’t part of the online preview, so expect a few items in stores that we haven’t seen yet. “As iconic brands, Hallmark and Disney both share a common starting point: connection, family and tradition,” said Darren Abbott, Hallmark Media president and chief brand officer. If you’re visiting Walt Disney World, the [Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up at Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/24/hallmark-holiday-pop-up-disney-springs-storefront-signs/) is the place to see everything in one spot. The shop is in Town Center in the former Francesca’s storefront near Frontera Cocina, right next door to Everything But Water. Hallmark says it opens in early October, and October 8 is the date we’re hearing. It will stay open through the end of the year. No park ticket is needed, and parking in the Disney Springs garages is free. The movie premieres Saturday, November 28, at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel and streams the next day on Hallmark+. Kohl’s and Walmart are the big surprise here. Until now, this collection looked like something you’d need a Hallmark store, Hallmark.com or a Disney trip to shop. Having it at two of the biggest retailers in the country means fans almost anywhere can pick up the pajamas before premiere night. Hallmark says “select” locations, so check your local store before you go. If you’re local to Orlando, the Disney Springs pop-up is still the one to visit, since it’s the only place guaranteed to have the whole collection under one roof. ![Poster for Hallmark Channel's Holiday Ever After with Disney, featuring a castle skyline and fireworks amid holiday-themed accessories and gifts.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-5-1600x900.jpg)![Hallmark Disney Springs Pop-Up Opens in October With 40 Holiday Ever After Items](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hallmark-Disney-Springs-Pop-Up-Opens-in-October-With-40-Holiday-Ever-After-Items-1600x900.jpg) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hallmark%20Officially%20Announces%20Holiday%20Ever%20After%20Disney%20Collection%20for%20Kohl%27s%20Walmart%20and%20Disney%20Parks&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hallmark%20Officially%20Announces%20Holiday%20Ever%20After%20Disney%20Collection%20for%20Kohl%27s%20Walmart%20and%20Disney%20Parks "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ba49759aa7d051442e0ac6f59d1b227e364f46d76c7b44115284319d044d801?s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Holly Gately Owner and Wrtiter Holly Gately is co-owner, writer, and business manager of Fantasy Land News. She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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It was one of Joe Schott’s first chances to speak to Central Florida’s leaders as resort president, less than two months after he officially took over the job on August 3, 2026.** The morning came with Mickey waffles, Disney entertainment, a visit from Disney characters like Chef Mickey, Maleficent, and a whole cast of others, and a look at the growth Walt Disney Imagineering has underway across the resort. ![Walt Disney World State of Our World Event Puts Joe Schott in Front of Central Florida Leaders](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Walt-Disney-World-State-of-Our-World-Event-Puts-Joe-Schott-in-Front-of-Central-Florida-Leaders-1-1600x900.jpg)**Inside the Mickey Waffle Forum** – Elected officials, community leaders and representatives from many nonprofit organizations filled World ShowPlace to hear about the new developments at Walt Disney World. A full list of attendees has not been made public. Schott spoke alongside other Disney leaders about the company’s positive impact on children, families and the environment in Central Florida. Walt Disney Imagineering followed with project updates, and the massive Piston Peak National Park model was on display in the room. Imagineering first revealed its 19-by-19-foot model of the Cars-themed land at D23 in Anaheim in August, and for local leaders who have only seen [cranes and construction walls in Frontierland](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/11/new-tower-crane-rises-over-magic-kingdoms-piston-peak-construction-site/), it put the whole project in context. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1790608951858.jpg)Michael Hundgen, Vice President Creative, Walt Disney World Portfolio at Walt Disney Imagineering, who presented, called the event a highlight of the week on LinkedIn, writing that it was a chance to give a sneak peek at what Imagineers are bringing to the parks in the years ahead. The post ended with a nod to the morning’s special guest, saying they “loved meeting Maleficent, too!” She will have a much bigger role soon as the star of a [new coaster in Villains Land at Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/villains-land-magic-kingdom-maleficent-coaster-d23-2026/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1790388383376-1.jpg)**Who Put It On** – Walt Disney World Public Affairs hosted State of Our World, and the idea traces back to one Cast Member with a long history at the resort. Steven Miller began his Disney career in 1997 and served as a Walt Disney World Ambassador for 2001 and 2002. Steven is Senior Manager for Corporate Social Responsibility with Walt Disney World External Affairs teams and the leader of the Walt Disney World Ambassador Program, which today includes [2026 to 2027 Ambassadors Kylee Withers and Phelicia Blake](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/19/its-official-walt-disney-world-has-two-new-ambassadors-for-2026-2027/). Miller shared that on July 1 he wrote an overview for what he called “State of Our World 2026: Mickey Waffle Forum.” The concept was inspired by the Orange Juice Forums Disney once held in downtown Orlando during the 1980s and 1990s. After months of work behind the scenes, that simple idea grew into a full event, complete with road signs reading “Mickey Waffle Forum.” Miller credited his fellow Cast Members and leaders, saying the team had one goal, to give every guest the most magical morning possible. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1790388326480.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1790388326488.jpg)**Joe Schott’s Message to Central Florida** – Schott followed up on LinkedIn a few days later with a message centered on partnership. He wrote that “strong communities are built through partnership” and said his time with Central Florida partners left him inspired and energized for the future they share. As an Orlando native, he said it means a lot to help write the region’s next chapter through the historic expansion happening at Walt Disney World right now. That hometown angle runs through his whole story. Schott took a part-time job as a Jungle Cruise skipper nearly 45 years ago and went on to lead Shanghai Disney Resort and Disney Signature Experiences before returning to Orlando. We broke down his background when he started in our look at [what Joe Schott brings to Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/04/joe-schott-walt-disney-world-president-vision/). He now leads what Disney calls America’s largest single-site employer, with roughly 80,000 Cast Members, and days before State of Our World, WESH 2 reported that Disney plans to add 5,000 Central Florida jobs over the next five years. The work behind that growth reaches every park, from Piston Peak and Villains Land at Magic Kingdom to [Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/18/monstropolis-hollywood-studios-construction-update-july-2026/), [Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/encanto-casita-construction-animal-kingdom-tropical-americas/) and [Disney Lakeshore Lodge on Bay Lake](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/disney-lakeshore-lodge-walt-disney-world-2027/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1790608952765.jpg)We live and work just down the road from the parks, so this one hits close to home. Walt Disney World is still one of the biggest employers of Orlando residents and a major driver of growth for our city and the whole state. We always look forward to hearing about new developments that help our community grow, and it is good to see Disney sitting down with the people who make those decisions alongside them. Our favorite part is the throwback. Reviving the spirit of the old Orange Juice Forums shows Disney remembers that its relationship with Orlando started with conversations like this one. Having a hometown kid who started on the Jungle Cruise lead it makes it even better. We would love to see the Mickey Waffle Forum become a yearly tradition, and we hope future editions share a little more with the public, because the fans who fill those parks every day are Central Floridians too. Fantasy Land News will keep following Joe Schott’s first year as Walt Disney World president and every construction update from Piston Peak to Villains Land. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Walt Disney World **Tags:** Walt Disney World State of Our World Event Puts Joe Schott in Front of Central Florida Leaders --- ### [Hallmark's Holiday Ever After New Images: Lacey Chabert and Cast Celebrate Christmas at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/holiday-ever-after-new-images-lacey-chabert-walt-disney-world/) **Published:** September 29, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Hallmark Channel has released new images from Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, the Hallmark and Disney Christmas movie [premiering Saturday, November 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/06/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-premiere-date-november-28/) as part of Countdown to Christmas 2026. The photos show Lacey Chabert, Travis Van Winkle, Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Durfee and Taegen Burns celebrating the holidays across Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs. The movie streams the next day on Hallmark+.** Hallmark Officially Announces **[Holiday Ever After Disney Collection for Kohl’s Walmart and Disney Parks](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-disney-collection-where-to-buy/)** ![Holiday Ever After New Images: Lacey Chabert and Cast Celebrate Christmas at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Holiday-Ever-After-New-Images_-Lacey-Chabert-and-Cast-Celebrate-Christmas-at-Walt-Disney-World-1600x900.jpg)In the film, Lindsey, played by Chabert, takes her extended family to Walt Disney World for Christmas, only to find out her room is next door to Philip, played by Van Winkle, a disastrous first date she recently had who is there on his own family trip. As their paths keep crossing, the two start to realize they aren’t so different after all, and a wish Lindsey makes at Cinderella Fountain just might turn their rivalry into romance. The new photos cover a lot of ground. Chabert and Van Winkle pose under a glowing Spaceship Earth at night, the whole cast gathers in Toy Story Land beside a Woody wearing a holiday scarf, and Mickey and Minnie greet the family in their Christmas outfits in front of Cinderella Castle. Scenes include Sword in the Stone, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Main Street decked out in wreaths, and a Disney Springs shopping trip with light-up Pluto hats. Two photos show Christmas morning at the Polynesian resort room, where the family’s white Disney pajamas look a lot like the [Holiday Ever After family pajama set](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-merchandise-loungefly-vera-bradley-corkcicle-spirit-jersey/). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-217_6abb98d88deb2-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-217_6abb98d88deb2-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-918_6abb98d4e7e27-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-918_6abb98d4e7e27-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-904_6abb98d35c774-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-904_6abb98d35c774-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-915_6abb98d4916a1-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-915_6abb98d4916a1-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-917_6abb98d51d0ca-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-917_6abb98d51d0ca-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-922_6abb98d56136f-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-922_6abb98d56136f-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-dis_6abb98da27fa3-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-dis_6abb98da27fa3-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-943_6abb98d5f09a9-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-943_6abb98d5f09a9-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-949_6abb98d740602-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-949_6abb98d740602-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-938_6abb98d5ab211-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-938_6abb98d5ab211-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-dis_6abb98d206107-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-dis_6abb98d206107-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-dis_6abb98d25da41-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-dis_6abb98d25da41-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-adi_6abb98d95900a-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-adi_6abb98d95900a-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-uni_6abb98d2af925-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-uni_6abb98d2af925-scaled.jpg)The cast has plenty of Disney ties, too. Christy Carlson Romano grew up on Disney Channel as the star of Even Stevens and the voice of Kim Possible, and Richard Kind voiced Bing Bong in Pixar’s Inside Out. Judging by how readers have responded to every piece of our coverage, Disney fans and Hallmark fans are both counting down to this one, and that doesn’t happen often. The fun starts before the premiere, too. The [Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up at Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/25/hallmark-disney-springs-pop-up-opens-in-october-with-40-holiday-ever-after-items/) is expected to open October 8 with the full Holiday Ever After collection, and we’ll be there with photos from inside. As for the movie, we can’t wait ourselves, and November 28 is already circled on our calendar. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/holidayeverafter-128_6abb98d6d6f12-600x900.jpg)After a disastrous blind date, a spontaneous reporter and a meticulous executive find themselves stuck together on a Christmas trip to Walt Disney World, where a holiday wish and Disney magic turn their rivalry into romance. Photo: Travis Van Winkle, Lacey Chabert Credit: ©2026 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Steven DiazFor everything else on the movie, visit our [Hallmark Channel hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). ![Hallmark's Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True Reveals Who's Playing Who](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Holiday-Ever-After_-A-Disney-World-Wish-Come-True-Reveals-Whos-Playing-Who-1599x900.jpg)Hallmark’s Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True Reveals Who’s Playing Who > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddu6OTbjK9Z/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hallmark%27s%20Holiday%20Ever%20After%20New%20Images%3A%20Lacey%20Chabert%20and%20Cast%20Celebrate%20Christmas%20at%20Walt%20Disney%20World&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hallmark%27s%20Holiday%20Ever%20After%20New%20Images%3A%20Lacey%20Chabert%20and%20Cast%20Celebrate%20Christmas%20at%20Walt%20Disney%20World "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Hallmark Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Hallmark's Holiday Ever After New Images: Lacey Chabert and Cast Celebrate Christmas at Walt Disney World --- ### [Sense and Sensibility Popcorn Bucket Revealed as Tickets Go on Sale for October 16 Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/sense-and-sensibility-popcorn-bucket-revealed-as-tickets-go-on-sale-for-october-16-release/) **Published:** September 29, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **A Sense and Sensibility Book Stack Popcorn Tin is coming to Regal theaters for Focus Features’ new adaptation of the Jane Austen classic, in theaters October 16, 2026. At Regal, the tin comes with a large popcorn at select theaters while supplies last, and Fandango is also selling it online in the I Require So Much Bundle for $44.99 with a movie ticket. Tickets are on sale now at theaters nationwide.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sense-and-Sensibility-Popcorn-Bucket-Revealed-as-Tickets-Go-on-Sale-for-October-16-Release-1600x900.jpg)The tin is designed to look like four antique books stacked on top of each other. The top book is the lid, a deep red cover with Sense and Sensibility stamped in gold, and it opens on a hinge to reveal Jane Austen’s signature on the inside. Down the side, you’ll see gold-tooled spines in red, brown and green, with the page edges running along the front. It looks like something you’d find on a library shelf, which is exactly the point. It’s the second big theater collectible reveal this week, following the [Rocky Steps popcorn bucket for Rocky 50th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/28/rocky-returns-to-theaters-in-4k-november-7-11-with-exclusive-popcorn-buckets/). The Fandango bundle takes its name from one of Marianne Dashwood’s lines in the novel, “I require so much.” It includes one Sense and Sensibility Popcorn Tin and one Fandango promo code for a movie ticket, which arrives in a separate email. Shipping is added at checkout, the tin ships to U.S. addresses only, buyers must be 18 or older, and the bundle is non-refundable. Popcorn is not included with the Fandango version, so if you want the tin filled, Regal is the way to go. You can find every theater collectible this fall in our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/829735502_1680012513695151_5232421065194217758_n-675x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/829735502_1680012513695151_5232421065194217758_n.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FAN_Shopify_SenseAndSensibility-Bundle_2048x2048_V4-1-900x900.jpg)Directed by Georgia Oakley, the film stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles, with Caitríona Balfe, Frank Dillane, George MacKay and Fiona Shaw. It comes from Focus Features and Working Title and is rated PG. This is one of the prettiest theater collectibles of the year, and it doesn’t look like a movie tie-in once it’s on a shelf. Austen fans and book lovers will want it for a bookcase or desk long after the popcorn is gone. If there’s a Regal near you, buying it in theater is the better deal since popcorn is included. The [Fandango I Require So Much Bundle](https://redeem.fandango.com/products/i-require-so-much-bundle) makes more sense if you don’t have a Regal close by or were already planning to buy a ticket. Sense and Sensibility opens in theaters October 16, 2026. We will update this article if and when more is announced. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Sense and Sensibility Popcorn Bucket Revealed as Tickets Go on Sale for October 16 Release --- ### [Disney World Annual Pass Renewals Now Come With a Dapper Mickey Magnet by Mail](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/walt-disney-world-annual-pass-renewal-magnet-main-street-mickey/) **Published:** September 29, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Walt Disney World has a new Annual Passholder magnet, and this one comes straight to your mailbox. Starting with Annual Pass anniversaries in September 2026, Passholders who renew their pass will receive a special edition Mickey Mouse magnet in the mail as a thank-you from Disney.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-World-Annual-Pass-Renewals-Now-Come-With-a-Dapper-Mickey-Magnet-by-Mail-1600x893.jpg)Disney calls it Mickey’s “dapper new ‘fit,” and the design is inspired by Main Street, U.S.A. Mickey is dressed in his turn-of-the-century best, with a straw boater hat, a blue vest, an orange bow tie and red pants, tipping his hat with a big smile. He’s set against a bright orange frame with “Walt Disney World” running down the side and “annual passholder” across the bottom. Unlike the magnets you pick up in the parks, like the [Kermit the Frog magnet at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/04/kermit-passholder-magnet-hollywood-studios-2026/) or the [Nick and Judy Zootopia magnet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/05/brand-new-nick-and-judy-zootopia-annual-passholder-magnet-now-available/) earlier this year, this one is only for renewing Passholders and arrives by mail. That makes your mailing address important. Disney recommends confirming or updating the address for each Passholder in your household in your Disney account so the magnet doesn’t go missing. For help, you can contact V.I.PASSHOLDER Support through the Help chat on the Walt Disney World website or by calling 407-939-7277. It’s a small perk, but it’s a nice one. Main Street Mickey is a fun design that looks great on the fridge, and Passholders who renew year after year appreciate being thanked for it. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Guests began sharing their results over the weekend, and Haunted Mansion fans are split between people asking how to get one and people who see it as one more step toward AI in the parks.** ![Disney PhotoPass Tests Haunted Mansion Bust Magic Shot That Appears to Use AI](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-PhotoPass-Tests-Haunted-Mansion-Bust-Magic-Shot-That-Appears-to-Use-AI-1599x900.jpg)Guests are photographed outside the Haunted Mansion in Liberty Square. The finished Magic Shot places each person as a gray stone bust on an ivy-covered pedestal in front of a moonlit Mansion glowing blue, with Minnie ears, sunglasses and caps carried over into the stone. At least one family also received a version showing them as see-through blue ghosts. It follows last week’s debut of [new Frozen and Toy Story storybook sets at the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/22/disney-photopass-studio-disney-springs-new-storybook-experience/). Travel planner Amanda Wilding of Second Story Travel shared one of the first posts, which has pulled in about 1,500 reactions. Dustin Smith, who took part in the test, posted his family’s photos in the Walt Disney World Tips and Tricks Facebook group and said there is little to no chance it replaces regular photos, calling it an expanded Magic Shot. Kim Everlith shared a bust photo in the comments to confirm the test was real. On X, user [@Themountainkin1](https://x.com/Themountainkin1/status/2104690878912848353) was the first to share the test. Disney has not announced it or said how the images are made. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/HTVaclPXYAE5t2h-627x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/HTVaclQWcAEsFRS-542x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/HTVdMqCXEAAlh94-573x900.jpg)*Photos from Amanda Wilding of Second Story Travel, Dustin Smith and Kim Everlith via Facebook.*Most of the Facebook comments are pure excitement. The photos are also making the rounds on X, including [this post from Drew Smith](https://x.com/DrewDisneyDude/status/2104715334540247223). Reaction there has been sharper overall, with some fans calling it a shortcut that disrespects the Mansion’s history. > This is awful. Disney needs to end this “test” immediately. <https://t.co/CXtCy95bDW> > > — Drew Smith (@DrewDisneyDude) [September 28, 2026](https://x.com/DrewDisneyDude/status/2104715334540247223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) The Mansion has been at the center of this debate before. In January 2025, Disney quietly pulled an apparently AI-generated bride portrait from Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond, the Haunted Mansion shop at Disneyland, after fans called it out. The test also lands as Disney leans harder into AI. CEO Josh D’Amaro said in May that Disney wants AI that “keeps human creativity at the center of everything that we do,” and we reported in July that Walt Disney World [resumed AI-powered search testing for Cast Members](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/20/walt-disney-world-resumes-ai-powered-search-testing-for-cast-members-this-week/). This test is different because the AI-style image is the souvenir itself. The singing busts in the graveyard scene are animated with projected film of the real singers, including Thurl Ravenscroft, whose bust has been mistaken for Walt Disney for decades. Putting a real face on a Mansion bust is how the original effect works. The debate is about the method, not the idea. Our take is simple. Disney should stop this test now. The Haunted Mansion was built by artists like Marc Davis, X Atencio, and Claude Coats, and fans love it because every detail was made by a person. Handing the Mansion’s look to an AI generator, even for a souvenir photo, sends the wrong message about the attraction and the Imagineers who still care for it. This is not a knock on the families in these photos. A company that says it is [reinvesting in its classic attractions](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/25/disney-world-reinvestment-classic-attractions-fifth-park/) should protect one of the attractions fans care about most. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Magic Kingdom **Tags:** Disney PhotoPass Tests Haunted Mansion Bust Magic Shot That Appears to Use AI --- ### [Every Disneyland Popcorn Bucket and Sipper Available Right Now in September 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/28/every-disneyland-popcorn-bucket-and-sipper-available-right-now-in-september-2026/) **Published:** September 28, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney Eats published its own running guide to Disneyland Resort novelties on Sept. 28, 2026, and it lists 38 popcorn buckets, sippers, mugs, glow cubes, straw clips, and toppers across Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and the resort hotels.** Everything below matches that list. Disney’s guide does not include prices, so the prices here are the most recent reported prices. Where we could not confirm a Disneyland price, we say so. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-DLR-Novelties-Roundup-Vampire-Mickey-1.png)The biggest change since our last update is the Headless Horseman Bucket. It launched in August as an Oogie Boogie Bash exclusive, and Disney now lists it as available all day. Halloween Time runs through Oct. 31 and Plaza de la Familia at California Adventure runs through Nov. 2, so the seasonal pieces in the first half of this section have about a month left. For the Walt Disney World side of the season, see our [full 2026 Halloween popcorn bucket lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/07/disney-halloween-2026-popcorn-buckets-full-lineup-confirmed/). **The fastest way to collect the Halloween buckets.** Mobile order at Disneyland Resort runs through the Disneyland app, not My Disney Experience. The popcorn cart at Grizzly Peak Airfield in California Adventure takes mobile order and carries four of the five Halloween buckets: the Halloween Popcorn Bucket, the Headless Horseman, Vampire Mickey, and Jack Skellington. It also has the Mayor Sipper. In Disneyland Park, Harbour Galley takes mobile order and carries the Hatbox Ghost, Vampire Mickey, and Jack Skellington buckets. ### Halloween Time Popcorn Buckets **Halloween Popcorn Bucket: $16.** Ursula, the Evil Queen, and Maleficent gather around a cauldron on one side, and Mickey and friends in costume fill the other. It is the least expensive Halloween bucket at the resort and has the highest cap, ten per person, per transaction. Comes with popcorn. Find it at eight Disneyland Park popcorn carts, including the ones near Haunted Mansion, Mark Twain Riverboat, City Hall, and Central Plaza. In California Adventure, it is at the carts near Carthay Circle Restaurant, on Pixar Pier, and at Grizzly Peak Airfield, which takes mobile order. ![Bright Halloween display with stacked pumpkins, a neon blue skull in a cup, and a black horse statue against a Disney-themed night scene.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hatbox-Ghost-Popcorn-Bucket-and-Headless-Horseman-Sipper-Coming-to-MNSSHP-2026-1-1600x900.jpg)**Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost Bucket.** The bucket takes the shape of the ghost’s hatbox and puts his green face front and center, and a lever at the base turns a door so he appears and disappears like he does in the attraction. It now comes with a six-pack of Chocolate Chip or Pumpkin Cookies, Funnel Cake Fries, or popcorn, depending on where you buy it. Limit two per person, per transaction. The location list has changed since the Aug. 13 D23 Day launch. Disney now lists it only in Disneyland Park, at Harbour Galley and Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, both on mobile order, and at the popcorn carts near Mark Twain Riverboat and Haunted Mansion. It is no longer listed at California Adventure. Disney’s guide does not include a price. [Our original Hatbox Ghost bucket coverage is here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/hatbox-ghost-popcorn-bucket-disneyland/) **The Headless Horseman Bucket: $32.25.** This is the one to know about. The Horseman rides his black horse with a jack-o’-lantern held high, and when the bucket launched Aug. 18, only Oogie Boogie Bash guests could buy it. Disney’s Sept. 28 guide now lists it as available all day. It comes with popcorn, French Fries, regular Cotton Candy, or a Chocolate Chip Cookie, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is a California Adventure piece. Hollywood Lounge, Smokejumpers Grill, and the Grizzly Peak Airfield popcorn cart all take mobile order, and you can also find it at the popcorn carts near Carthay Circle Restaurant and on Pixar Pier, at select outdoor vending carts, and at the Great Hall cart inside Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. At Walt Disney World, the Headless Horseman design launched as a Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party exclusive. **Vampire Mickey Mouse Bucket: $32.99 to $35.50, depending on location.** Mickey wears a cape and top hat and carries a jack-o’-lantern. This is the easiest Halloween bucket to find, with 12 spots in Disneyland Park, six in California Adventure, Craftsman Grill at the Grand Californian, and The Coffee House at the Disneyland Hotel. Mobile order works at Galactic Grill, Harbour Galley, Refreshment Corner, Hollywood Lounge, Smokejumpers Grill, the Grizzly Peak Airfield popcorn cart, and The Coffee House. It comes with Bread Sticks, popcorn, French Fries, a cookie, or a six-pack of Pumpkin Cookies, depending on where you buy it. Limit two per person, per transaction. Walt Disney World has its own Vampire Mickey bucket at all four of its parks. **Jack Skellington Gravestone Bucket: $29.59, or $44.49 in a combo with the Mayor Sipper.** Back for 2026, Jack sits on top of a gravestone that opens to hold your snack while Zero floats alongside with a basket and a carved pumpkin. The combo saves $2.89 over buying the bucket and the Mayor Sipper separately. The bucket comes with French Fries, a Chocolate Chip Cookie, popcorn, or a six-pack of Pumpkin Cookies, depending on location. Limit ten per person, per transaction. Find it at The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, and Stage Door Café in Disneyland Park, at the Grizzly Peak Airfield popcorn cart in California Adventure, and at the Great Hall cart at the Grand Californian. Every one of those except The Golden Horseshoe and the Great Hall cart takes mobile order. ### Halloween Sippers, Cups, and Tumblers **The Mayor Sipper: $17.79.** Turn the Mayor’s head to switch between his happy face and his frightened one. Comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit ten per person, per transaction. It is sold at the same six spots as the Jack Skellington Gravestone Bucket, and it is the other half of the $44.49 combo. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-DLR-Novelties-Roundup-Cone-1-1600x900.jpg)**Cars Land Lighted Cone Sipper: $29.79.** Returning from 2025, this orange sipper is shaped like one of the Cozy Cone Motel rooms and has a spooky grin that lights up, just like the Haul-O-Ween cones around Cars Land. It comes with a fountain drink and a detachable Radiator Springs lanyard. Limit ten per person, per transaction. It is only sold at the Cozy Cone Motel, at Cones 1, 2, 3, and 5, and all four take mobile order. **Halloween Travel Tumbler: $14.99.** The artwork matches the Mickey and friends side of the Halloween Popcorn Bucket, with the gang gathered in Mickey’s Toontown among black cats, bats, spiderwebs, and candy. It comes with coffee, hot cocoa, a fountain drink, a frozen drink, or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit ten per person, per transaction. You will find it at 16 quick-service spots in Disneyland Park, five in California Adventure, and The Coffee House at the Disneyland Hotel, and most of them take mobile order. **Haunted Mansion Holiday Cup.** Marking 25 years of Haunted Mansion Holiday, this cup puts Jack, Sally, Zero, Oogie Boogie, and more of the Nightmare Before Christmas cast on a gingerbread and snowflake design. It is served with DOLE Whip drinks, including DOLE Whip Pineapple-Orange with Guava Juice, a DOLE Whip Tropical Float, and a Tropical Float with a splash of rum. It is only at the outdoor patio bar at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel. Price not listed. ### Halloween Glow Cubes, Straw Clips, and Toppers Each of these is sold with a drink. The prices below are the reported prices for the novelty itself, and the drink may ring up separately. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-DLR-Novelties-Roundup-Hades-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-DLR-Novelties-Roundup-Huey-Dewey-Louie-1536x1024-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-DLR-Novelties-Roundup-Haunted-Mansion-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-DLR-Novelties-Roundup-Halloween-Tumbler-1600x900.jpg)**Halloween Huey, Dewey, and Louie Bottle Topper: $9.49.** The three nephews stack up in costume on top of a glowing jack-o’-lantern, and the topper comes on a bottled Coca-Cola. Limit two per person, per transaction. This is mostly a snack-cart item. Look for it at churro, pretzel, and lemonade carts across Disneyland Park, plus Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Good Boy! Grocers, Ship to Shore Marketplace, and Troubadour Tavern. In California Adventure, try Willie’s Churros on Buena Vista Street, Señor Buzz Churros on Pixar Pier, the churro carts near Goofy’s Sky School and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, and Mortimer’s Market. **Hades Glow Cube: $11.69.** Hades’ flaming hair glows blue, then switches to red once the cube is in your drink. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is at ten Disneyland Park locations, including Galactic Grill, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Red Rose Taverne, and Troubadour Tavern. In California Adventure, it is at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Paradise Garden Grill, and Studio Catering Co., and all four take mobile order. **Oogie Boogie Moon Glow Cube: $11.69.** A glowing green orb with Oogie Boogie’s silhouette. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. Find it at seven Disneyland Park locations, including Galactic Grill, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Mint Julep Bar, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, and Stage Door Café, plus Hollywood Lounge and Smokejumpers Grill in California Adventure. At Hollywood Lounge it is served with the Phantom Potion. It is also at the Broken Spell Lounge at the Disneyland Hotel. **Magic Key Ursula Straw Clip: $9.49.** This one is for Magic Key holders only. Ursula holds her famous contract with a smirk. Limit one per person, per Magic Key pass, per transaction. Comes with a fountain drink. It is one of the most widely sold Halloween pieces, at 14 Disneyland Park locations from Alien Pizza Planet to Troubadour Tavern and six in California Adventure, including Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Corn Dog Castle, Smokejumpers Grill, and Studio Catering Co. **Pain and Panic Straw Clip: $8.49.** Hades’ two hapless henchmen from Hercules dangle off the side of your cup. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is at 14 Disneyland Park locations, including The Golden Horseshoe, Stage Door Café, and the churro and pretzel carts near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. In California Adventure, it is at Churros at Hollywood Land, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, and select outdoor vending carts. Pair it with the Hades Glow Cube and you have the whole Hercules villain set. ### Plaza de la Familia Sipper **Coco Lantern Sipper: $30.99.** This launched Sept. 3 for Plaza de la Familia and Hispanic Heritage Month. The bronze-toned lantern is wrapped in marigolds and art of Miguel, Mama Coco, Héctor, and Dante, and the lit center spins with three glow patterns. It comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. It has spread well past its three launch locations and is now at six Disneyland Park spots, including Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante and Ship to Shore Marketplace, and eight in California Adventure, including Paradise Garden Grill, Fairfax Market, and Hollywood Lounge. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-DLR-Novelties-Roundup-Coco-1600x899.jpg)### Year-Round Disneyland Buckets These are not tied to a season. Like every Disney novelty, they are sold while supplies last. **Mickey’s Ice Cream Truck.** This one holds a sundae, not popcorn. Mickey drives a pastel, sprinkle-covered ice cream truck with Goofy serving treats, and the soft-serve cone on top doubles as a spoon. It is served with the Oswald Sundae at Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream in California Adventure and is also listed at Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor in Disneyland Park. Both take mobile order. Limit ten per person, per transaction. Price not listed. **Yummy Popcorn Bucket.** Tied to Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, it looks like an old-school movie theater popcorn box, with bold lettering and a smiling kernel character. Anyone who follows our [movie theater popcorn bucket coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) will see the nod. It is sold at one spot, the popcorn cart near Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster in Mickey’s Toontown. Price not listed. **Bluey Bucket: approx. $14.99.** A printed bucket with Bluey and her family together at home, tied to Bluey’s Best Day Ever! at Fantasyland Theatre. Comes with popcorn. It is now listed at two carts, on the “it’s a small world” Promenade and near Fantasyland Theatre. The carts near Central Plaza and City Hall that carried it at launch are no longer on Disney’s list. The limit was ten per transaction at launch, and Disney’s current guide prints it two different ways, so check at the cart. [Our Bluey bucket and sipper launch coverage is here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/13/disneyland-gets-a-bluey-sipper-and-popcorn-bucket-when-blueys-best-day-ever-opens-march-22/), and our [Bluey Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/) has everything else. **Lightning McQueen Bucket.** The Cars 20th anniversary bucket has Rust-eze decals, the number 95, lights, and pull-back wheels that send him zooming off when you let go. It comes with popcorn, French Fries, or a Pineapple Spear or Grapes, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. At Disneyland Resort it is only in California Adventure, at Cozy Cone Motel 5, Fillmore’s Taste-In, and Flo’s V8 Cafe. Cozy Cone 5 and Flo’s take mobile order. [Full Lightning McQueen bucket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/cars-20th-anniversary-lightning-mcqueen-popcorn-bucket/) ### Year-Round Disneyland Sippers, Mugs, and Toppers **Donald Souvenir Sipper.** Donald swims through an underwater scene in a snorkel and a striped floatie, surrounded by bubbles and fish. Comes with a small drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is a Toontown item, at Café Daisy, which takes mobile order, and Good Boy! Grocers. **Bluey Sipper: approx. $30.** A sculpted Bluey sits on top of a blue sipper. Comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. Find it at the churro and pretzel carts on the “it’s a small world” Promenade and at Troubadour Tavern, which takes mobile order. **Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper.** A Little Green Man in blue goggles wears a jetpack that lights up. Comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. In Disneyland Park, look at Alien Pizza Planet, Galactic Grill, the churro cart near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, and the Tomorrowland Fruit Cart. In California Adventure, it is at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta and Paradise Garden Grill, both on mobile order. It sells for $19.79 at Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s guide does not list the Disneyland price. [Our Pixar bucket and sipper coverage is here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/03/new-pixar-popcorn-bucket-sipper-at-disneyland-and-walt-disney-world/) **Flo’s Classic Shake in Souvenir Glass.** Flo’s V8 Cafe serves its Vanilla, Chocolate, or Strawberry Shake topped with Road Gravel, and you can get it in a vintage diner-style Cars Land glass. Flo’s takes mobile order. Price not listed. **Megabot Sipper.** From Big Hero 6. Turn the Megabot’s head to switch between a cheerful yellow face and an angry red one, and pose its long, battle-scuffed limbs. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is sold at Aunt Cass Café and Lucky Fortune Cookery in San Fransokyo Square and at Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, all on mobile order. **Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar 15th Anniversary Hyena Mug.** A mug inspired by the laughing hyenas on Jungle Cruise. It comes with the Barrel of Mischief cocktail, which joined the menu in May for Trader Sam’s 15th anniversary. Limit two per transaction, while supplies last. It is only at Trader Sam’s at the Disneyland Hotel. Price not listed. **Disneyland 70th Celebration Abominable Snowman Sipper: $34.79.** The Matterhorn’s yeti in sipper form. The 70th Celebration wrapped Aug. 9, but this sipper is still on Disney’s list, and it has moved well beyond the two locations we first listed. Troubadour Tavern is no longer on the list. Find it at Red Rose Taverne, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, and Refreshment Corner, all on mobile order, plus the churro cart on the “it’s a small world” Promenade and the fruit carts in Critter Country and Tomorrowland. Comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. **Disneyland 70th Mad Tea Party Teacups Bottle Topper.** Alice sits on top of four glowing teacups modeled after the Mad Tea Party ride in Fantasyland. In Disneyland Park, look for it at Churros & Lemonade in Bayou Country, the churro cart near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, and the pretzel cart near Star Tours. In California Adventure, it is at Señor Buzz Churros, Willie’s Churros, and the churro cart near Goofy’s Sky School. Price not listed. ### Avengers Campus Sippers and Straw Clips **Captain America Shield Sipper.** Shaped like Cap’s shield, with adjustable straps so you can wear it on your arm or across your back and keep your hands free. Comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is sold at Pym Test Kitchen, which takes mobile order, Shawarma Palace, Shawarma & More, and Terran Treats. **The Fantastic Four: Clobberin’ Sipper.** Named for the Thing’s catchphrase, it has a rugged, rocky exterior, retro-futuristic details, and the team’s 4 emblem. Comes with a Coca-Cola Freestyle drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is at Pym Test Kitchen, on mobile order, and Shawarma Palace. **Glowing Pym Particle Capsule.** Drop it in your drink and it glows red or blue, which stands out most at night on Avengers Campus. It is sold at Pym Tasting Lab and Pym Test Kitchen, both on mobile order. Price not listed. **Mister Fantastic Straw Clip.** Reed Richards shows off his stretching powers on your straw. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. Pym Test Kitchen only. **Spider-Man Straw Clip.** Spidey hangs from a strand of web on the side of your cup. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. Pym Test Kitchen only. ### Star Wars Popcorn Buckets and Sippers All three Star Wars buckets come with Popped Grains, popcorn, Spiced Chicharrons, or Chocolate Popped Corn, depending on location, and all three are sold at Kat Saka’s Kettle, the popcorn cart near Star Trader in Tomorrowland, and the beverage carts in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Each has a limit of two per person, per transaction. [Our Star Wars novelty coverage at Disneyland is here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/06/star-wars-popcorn-buckets-disneyland-2026/) **BDX Droid Bucket: $29.** The little droid from The Mandalorian and Grogu has light-up eyes with three modes, antennas that move, legs that extend, a hidden compartment for your snack, and a detachable strap. [Our BDX Droid Bucket coverage is here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/15/bdx-droid-popcorn-bucket-disney-parks-mandalorian-grogu/) ![Walt Disney Imagineering Reveals Hovering Star Wars Droid Cart for Galaxy's Edg](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Free-Roaming-Droids-of-Star-Wars_-Galaxys-Edge-Are-Getting-a-Whole-New-Robotic-Sibling-1600x900.jpg)Walt Disney Imagineering Reveals Hovering Star Wars Droid Cart for Galaxy’s Edg**Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket.** Modeled on the Khetanna, Jabba’s sail barge from Return of the Jedi, with light-up features, hidden character figures to find, and a detachable strap. It sells for $30 at Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s guide does not list the Disneyland price. **Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket.** A weathered protocol droid with brightly glowing eyes. It sells for $29 at Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s guide does not list the Disneyland price. **Bantha Sipper.** A shaggy Bantha with spiral horns and built-in sound effects. It comes with a fountain drink, a bottled Coca-Cola, or milk, depending on location, and the milk option makes sense at the Milk Stand. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is sold at Galactic Grill and the Milk Stand, both on mobile order, and the Tomorrowland Fruit Cart. **The Mandalorian and Grogu Stainless Steel Tumbler.** Stainless steel with Mando and Grogu artwork on every side and a sliding sipper lid. Comes with a fountain drink, a bottled Coca-Cola, coffee, hot tea, or hot cocoa. Limit two per person, per transaction. Galactic Grill only, on mobile order. If you picked up theater collectibles for the film, our [Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) has every chain’s lineup. **DJ R-3X Mug.** Oga’s Cantina only. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Fathom Entertainment, Amazon MGM Studios and Park Circus announced three theatrical exclusives for select participating theaters nationwide: the Rocky 50th Anniversary Staircase Popcorn Bucket, a 130 oz. round popcorn tin and a 44 oz. beverage cup. Tickets are on sale now.** ![Rocky Returns to Theaters in 4K November 7-11 With Exclusive Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rocky-Returns-to-Theaters-in-4K-November-7-11-With-Exclusive-Popcorn-Buckets-1600x900.jpg)The Staircase bucket recreates the top of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, with a small Rocky figure in his gray sweatsuit standing on the edge, arms raised, and popcorn filling the landing below him. It’s finished in a stone tan with a red Rocky logo on the front and a set of steps. The 130 oz. tin is black with a ring of stars, and giant ROCKY letters wrap around it, each filled with a blue-tinted image of Rocky celebrating on the steps. Fathom hasn’t shown the 44 oz. cup yet. All three are only available at participating theaters, and Fathom says to check with your local theater for availability and possible purchase limits. Prices haven’t been announced. Based on comparable anniversary releases, we estimate the tin at $15 to $20, the cup at $10 to $15, and the Staircase bucket at $40 to $50, and we’ll update this story when real prices are confirmed. You can track every release in our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/rocky50_fci_90oz_staircase_bucket_b_quarter_popcor-scaled.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/rocky50_fci_90oz_staircase_bucket_b_quarter_popcor-scaled.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ehrtbqmnyr04rxvhcgn1a.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ehrtbqmnyr04rxvhcgn1a.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bv4izoxuzlmtpf45zryfx.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bv4izoxuzlmtpf45zryfx.png)The re-release brings Sylvester Stallone’s Oscar-winning film back in a new 4K restoration, plus an exclusive featurette from I Play Rocky, Peter Farrelly’s new film about how Stallone got Rocky made. Tickets are on the [Fathom Entertainment website](https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/rocky-50th-anniversary/), and you can watch the [trailer here](https://youtu.be/pzm9ui_A_2o). I’m a Philly guy, so this one hits close to home. Anyone who has run up those steps and thrown their arms in the air knows exactly what this bucket is going for. The Staircase is the collector piece and the tin is the easier everyday buy. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney says the stream will share the ship’s homeport, itineraries, new venues and entertainment, and fans can watch live on the Disney Parks YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok channels. Disney Believe is the fourth Wish-class ship and is expected to set sail on its maiden voyage in late 2027.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-Believe-Reveal-Livestream-Set-for-October-7-With-Homeport-Itineraries-and-Venues-1599x900.jpg)This is the reveal cruise fans have been waiting for since Disney [first introduced Disney Believe in March](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/meet-disney-cruise-lines-newest-ship-disney-believe/). The ship is built around a theme of promise and possibilities, with stories from Encanto, Frozen, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Moana and The Little Mermaid confirmed so far. It joins sister ships Disney Wish, Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny in the Wish class. A few details are already out. Moana and her friends will greet guests in the Grand Hall, with a bronze statue of Moana, Pua and Heihei at the center. Woody and Buzz will decorate the stern, and a hand-painted Tinker Bell inspired by the 1953 Peter Pan will sit on the bow. Construction is moving quickly, too. Just last week, the first gigablock [floated out of the Meyer Werft shipyard](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/21/disney-cruise-lines-newest-ship-hits-a-major-construction-milestone/) in Papenburg, Germany. That midship section holds the Grand Hall, with the forward and aft sections still to come. What we don’t know yet is almost everything guests actually plan a cruise around. Disney hasn’t named the restaurants, lounges, kids clubs, Broadway-style shows or the homeport, and that’s exactly what the October 7 livestream is set to cover. We’ll be watching the homeport most closely. Where Disney Believe sails from will decide who can drive to it and who needs to fly, and for Central Florida families that answer matters more than any venue name. If Disney Believe is already on your list, now is a good time to start planning. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney announced the news as Bakso turned 2, sharing that he will move to another Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited facility as part of the Species Survival Plan, where he may one day father cubs of his own. Disney hasn’t announced his last day, so if you want to say goodbye, plan a visit to Maharajah Jungle Trek soon.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-wdw-dak-bakso-baby-tiger-debut-1200x675.jpg)For a lot of Disney World fans, this one stings. When Bakso [made his public debut on January 29, 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/01/29/fluffball-of-adorableness-tiger-cub-bakso-debuts-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/), the crowds were unlike anything the trail had seen. Guests lined up before the park even opened, and waits stretched past an hour, with the line wrapping back toward Yak and Yeti and down the walkway by Kali River Rapids. Disney reversed the entire Maharajah Jungle Trek route and set up a separate queue just for him. For a few days in early 2025, the longest wait at Animal Kingdom wasn’t in Pandora. It was for a tiger cub. That excitement never really went away. Disney ended the separate queue on February 19, 2025, but fans kept coming back to watch him grow, and Disney news sites kept reporting on him for months. His first birthday party in September 2025, with a cake made of goat’s milk, blood and ice and a banner guests could sign, was covered across the Disney fan community, more than half a year after his debut. Few animals in Disney World history have held fans’ attention like that. We’ve followed Bakso from the very beginning, starting with the [announcement of his mom Sohni’s pregnancy](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/09/13/disney-world-announces-endangered-tiger-pregnancy/) and his [birth in September 2024](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/10/17/disney-world-announces-endangered-tiger-cub-bakso-born-at-animal-kingdom/). He was the first Sumatran tiger born at Animal Kingdom in seven years, and his name comes from the Indonesian word for meatball. His dad is Conrad. The move is about the bigger picture. Fewer than 600 Sumatran tigers are left in the wild, and the Species Survival Plan pairs tigers across accredited facilities to keep the population healthy. Dr. Scott Terrell, Vice President of Animals, Science and Environment for Disney Experiences, shared the news on the [Disney Parks Blog](https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/bakso-the-tiger-birthday-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/), along with notes from the team who raised him. Keeper Sarah called working with Bakso “a dream,” and Behavioral Husbandry Manager Michelle said the best part of her job is “getting a front row seat to all of the small moments that shape Bakso’s personality.” For his second birthday, the team celebrated with ice treats and goat’s milk. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Baksos-2nd-Birthday-2.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image-1-1.png)This is going to be a sad day for a lot of guests. Bakso was the rare animal people planned a whole park day around, and for many families he was the reason they walked Maharajah Jungle Trek for the first time. The good news is why he’s leaving. Helping save a critically endangered species is the best possible reason to say goodbye. If Bakso is part of your Disney memories, make time to see him this fall, and head there earlier in the day for the best chance to catch him out and active. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Walt Disney Imagineering added Father’s new costume for Act I, set in 1969, Mother’s costume for the distant-future Act IV, two 1:12 scale models of the new scenes and new concept art. Carousel of Progress closed July 6, 2026, and returns in late spring 2027 with Bryan Cranston and Jamie Lee Curtis voicing John and Sarah.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Walt-Disney-Presents-Adds-Carousel-of-Progress-Costumes-and-Scale-Models-at-Hollywood-Studios-1599x900.jpg)Just like the [new Monstropolis display](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/26/walt-disney-presents-adds-new-monstropolis-maquettes-and-glob-theater-art-at-hollywood-studios/) right next to it, these pieces debuted at D23 in August and are now in the park for everyone to see. You can find all of the Carousel of Progress news from the event in our [D23 2026 Walt Disney World recap](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/walt-disney-world-d23-2026-announcements/). The best detail is on the new Time-Tested Fashion sign. It explains that Father’s 1969 look draws inspiration from his appearance in the Act IV finale of the original Progressland show at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair. That finale was the “present day” when the show first opened, so the new opening act brings that 1960s look back where it started. The outfit is a mustard yellow cardigan over a white V-neck sweater with striped trim and a brown turtleneck, with brown check trousers and penny loafers. The mannequin even wears the mustache. Mother’s future look is a big change. The sign says the Act IV costumes combine future-forward materials with classic silhouettes. Hers is a gold wrap dress stitched with a pattern that looks like circuit lines, with a turquoise high collar and cuffs, a woven metallic sash, cream pants with scalloped hems, blue suede boots and a silver bob. Each costume stands next to Imagineering’s original sketch. The two 1:12 scale models show how the new scenes will look. The Act I kitchen has orange cabinets, a rounded white refrigerator, a stone wall and a terrazzo floor, with John on a bar stool and Rover lying nearby. The Act IV model is a sunken conversation pit with curved yellow sofas, a chess table and a rock fireplace, with Sarah seated in a red swivel chair. Above them are new concept art and a retro Tomorrowland poster that sums up the show as a trip from the good old days to the possible future. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_131431-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_131431-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_131510-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_131510-scaled.jpg)The reimagined show moves every scene. As we [reported in May](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/carousel-of-progress-update-walt-disney-animatronic-new-scenes/), the acts are now set in the summer of 1969, Halloween night 1985 and New Year’s Eve 1999, with a finale in a home off-planet inspired by Disney Legend John Hench’s concept sketches. A new opening scene adds a Walt Disney Audio-Animatronics figure, developed in partnership with The Walt Disney Family Museum, and the Sherman Brothers’ “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” stays. The ride has been [closed since July 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/06/carousel-of-progress-closed-refurbishment-2026/). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_131438-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_131438-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_131443-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_131443-scaled.jpg)Leading the update is Chris Beatty, Portfolio Executive Creative Director at Walt Disney Imagineering. When Disney announced the new decades, Beatty said the goal was to keep the show relatable by featuring eras guests have a personal connection to. “Lots of our team grew up during these decades themselves, so it’s been a real trip down memory lane to revisit the music, fashion, technology and experiences that helped shape our history,” he said. You can see that in the new costumes at Walt Disney Presents. Beatty also called the show one that “was designed to celebrate change, not to stand still,” and said Imagineers now have “the great responsibility of keeping Walt’s ideas of innovation and forward-looking spirit alive.” If you grew up with Carousel of Progress, stop by and look for the World’s Fair callback in Father’s costume. It shows Imagineering is paying attention to the history of this show while it changes almost everything else. The whole display only takes a few minutes, and pairing it with the Monstropolis display makes Walt Disney Presents worth a stop on your next Hollywood Studios visit. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Avengers: Endgame Encore opened at No. 1 with an estimated $86 million worldwide, including $26 million in the U.S. and Canada and $60 million internationally, according to Disney. The re-release returned to theaters September 25 with new footage setting up Avengers: Doomsday and brings Endgame to $2.885 billion, second only to Avatar.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Avengers-End-Game-Encore-Box-Office-1600x900.jpg)Endgame has worn this crown before. It passed Avatar in July 2019 and held the all-time record until March 2021, when a re-release in China pushed Avatar back to the top. Now the gap is $39 million, less than half of what the Encore made in its first three days. Even with a normal second-weekend drop, the Encore could close that gap by next Sunday and put Endgame back at No. 1 all time. The opening itself set records too. Disney says it’s the second-biggest global debut ever for a re-release, behind only Titanic 3D in 2012, and it pushed Marvel Studios past $35 billion across 38 films. Endgame Encore played in 3,060 theaters and beat Resident Evil and Heart of the Beast for the top spot, according to Boxoffice Pro, seven years after Endgame first ruled the box office. Infinity Vision, Disney’s new premium large-format screens making their debut with this release, brought in about 52% of the domestic weekend. If you’re going, know that one of the four new Doomsday scenes only plays on premium screens like Infinity Vision and IMAX, according to ComicBookMovie. A listing around 185 minutes means you’re getting the full version. You can still pick up the [Endgame Encore popcorn buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/25/avengers-endgame-encore-popcorn-buckets/) where available, including Cinemark’s [$89.95 LED Infinity Gauntlet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/09/cinemark-confirms-89-95-price-for-avengers-endgame-encore-infinity-gauntlet-bucket/). Watching Endgame chase Avatar again is the most fun box office story of the year. Fans turned a seven-year-old movie into a No. 1 opening, and now they have a real shot at putting it back on top. If you’ve been on the fence about seeing it on the big screen one more time, being part of Endgame retaking the all-time record is a pretty good reason to go this weekend. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Marvel **Tags:** Avengers: Endgame Is $39 Million From Passing Avatar After Encore Opens No. 1 With $86 Million --- ### [Pumpkin Regatta Romance is a Perfect Fall RomCom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/27/pumpkin-regatta-romance-is-a-perfect-fall-romcom/) **Published:** September 27, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Fall Into Love continues on with Pumpkin Regatta Romance, starring Corey Sevier and Mishael Morgan. Pumpkin Regatta Romance premiered on **[Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/22/love-finds-you-delivers-in-the-kickoff-to-fall-into-love-on-hallmark-channel/)** last night and is available to stream today on Hallmark+. Row, row, row your gourd doesn’t have the same ring to it as the original, but this movie merrily rolls on! This one is not your usual Hallmark movie. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Pumpkin-Regatta-Romance-is-a-Perfect-Fall-RomCom-1600x900.jpg)When their fathers refuse to move past a disagreement, Nadine (Mishael Morgan), daughter of the boat shop owner, and Ethan (Corey Sevier), a pumpkin farmer, team up to heal the feud and revive the town’s Pumpkin Regatta. You read that right. A regatta, but make it pumpkin. The town’s beloved gourd racing had been stopped due to the feud between Nadine and Ethan’s fathers. When Nadine and Ethan want to bring the regatta back to raise funds for a local teen’s college tuition, they do everything they can to get their dads on board. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/prr1.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/prr2.webp)This movie takes the fall and the fun to a whole new level. This movie has everything: a baking scene, a little mud, tractors, hay, and don’t forget giant pumpkins. To me, this is one of the more fun Hallmark movies. The leads looked like they were having as much fun as we were seeing on screen. If it seems a little absurd, I assure you that Pumpkin Regattas are very real. It usually involves between 500 and 1,000-pound giant pumpkins being paddled like kayaks. The first one was held in Windsor, Nova Scotia, in 1999, and since then they have been held in many places around the world. These make the perfect backdrop for Fall fun and romance! We got to talk with Mishael Morgan and Corey Sevier. We talked about how much fun this movie was, Corey’s love of filming in the tractor, real pumpkin regattas, and why Fall movies are becoming just as popular as Christmas movies. Pumpkin Regatta Romance is written by Kate Pragnell. Kate has written many Hallmark movies over the years, and Corey Sevier has starred in a few of them. They previously worked on Take Me Back for Christmas, Heart of the Holidays, and The Christmas Charade. Those titles alone speak for themselves. Take Me Back for Christmas is one of my all-time favorite Christmas movies, and Pumpkin Regatta Romance is now at the top for Fall movies. The fun just translates to Pumpkin Regatta Romance and makes it one to rewatch. This is one of my favorite movies of this year. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Monstropolis, the Monsters, Inc. land taking over the former Muppets Courtyard, opens in 2027, with the Monsters, Inc. Door Vault suspended coaster following at a later date. The display is inside Walt Disney Presents and included with park admission.** ![Walt Disney Presents Adds New Monstropolis Maquettes and Glob Theater Art at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Walt-Disney-Presents-Adds-New-Monstropolis-Maquettes-and-Glob-Theater-Art-at-Hollywood-Studios-1599x900.jpg)Some of this will look familiar if you followed our [Monstropolis coverage from D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/monstropolis-d23-2026-every-announcement-glob-theater-harryhausens/). The monster animal maquettes and several pieces of concept art debuted at D23 in August, and now fans who couldn’t make the trip can see them in person at Hollywood Studios. A new Monstrous Maquettes sign explains that Imagineering worked with Pixar to create a cast of “monsterfied” animals that will live on the streets of Monstropolis. Three are on display. The Monster Pigeon Sculpt is a two-headed pigeon caught mid-squawk. The Splitting Hare Sculpt is an orange, long-eared hare that lives up to its name. The Monster Squirrel Sculpt has three eyes, little horns and a trio of bushy tails. The sign calls them just some of the wildlife guests may run into, so expect to spot more of them around the land when it opens. Next to the maquettes is a full-size yellow laugh canister, the most recognizable prop from Monsters, Inc. In the film, these canisters collected screams before the company switched to laughs, and Monstropolis is set in the era after that discovery of Laugh Power. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_131110-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_131241-1599x900.jpg)The biggest addition is a closer look at the Glob Theater, the renovated Grand Avenue theater that will host Welcome to Monstropolis, the Mike and Sulley stage show featuring an original Randy Newman song. New concept art shows the theater lobby for the first time, with red curtains, balcony boxes, screens welcoming guests and a chandelier built from eyeballs and teeth. A second piece shows the outside at dusk, with a marquee billing Welcome to Monstropolis as a Scarefree Theatrical Extravaganza, Sulley and Mike greeting families on a red carpet, and a banner from the Monstropolis Department of Human Relations welcoming humans. The clock tower behind it is the same one we watched [rise during construction](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/29/monstropolis-dark-avenue-clock-tower-construction-update/) last month. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_1312080-1599x900.jpg)A second new sign lays out what’s coming to the land. Guests can catch a show at the Glob Theater, eat at Harryhausen’s, shop at the Scareporium and ride the Monsters, Inc. Door Vault, which the sign calls the first suspended coaster ever built for a Disney park. It all ties back to the [H.U.M.A.N. Day storyline](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/monstropolis-at-hollywood-studios-gets-official-story-details-and-land-name-confirmed-by-disney/) Disney shared in June, and work continues outside, with [track installation underway on the door coaster](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/07/monstropolis-door-coaster-track-installation-update/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_131023-1599x900.jpg)If you missed D23, this is the easiest way to see these pieces up close, and it only takes a few minutes. The part we’d tell a friend to look for is the Glob Theater lobby art, since it’s the first time Disney has shown what the inside of the theater will look like. The monster animals are a close second. They’re funny, a little weird, and exactly the kind of small detail that makes a land feel lived in, so it’s worth knowing what to look for before Monstropolis opens. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It serves shareable boardwalk and Italian-American small plates all day, welcomes families with host-led trivia and games until 9 PM, and then becomes a 21-and-over live music venue at night. There are no reservations, just a walk-up waitlist. We got an early look inside, and between the food, the new look and the day-to-night format, it’s the clearest sign yet that the BoardWalk is on its way back.** Fantasy Land News attended a media preview on Friday, September 25, at Disney’s invitation. We’ve followed Hurly-Burly since Disney [first announced it in June](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/18/disneys-boardwalk-new-experiences-hurly-burly-basin/), through the [opening date and first-look menu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/01/hurly-burly-boardwalk-opening-wdw-55th-anniversary/) and the [launch of its official page](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/20/hurly-burly-website-live-disney-boardwalk/). Seeing it in person answered the big question, which is whether this space could feel new again. It does. [![Hurly-Burly Opens October 1 as Disney's BoardWalk Comeback Keeps Rolling](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hurly-Burly-Opens-October-1-as-Disneys-BoardWalk-Comeback-Keeps-Rolling-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hurly-Burly-Opens-October-1-as-Disneys-BoardWalk-Comeback-Keeps-Rolling-scaled.jpg)**Hurly-Burly Is the Latest Piece of a BoardWalk Comeback** – Hurly-Burly doesn’t stand alone. Over the last two years, the BoardWalk has been adding the kind of places that give people a reason to stop instead of cutting through on the way to EPCOT. Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs opened in August 2024 and quickly became our favorite corn dog spot on property. We still think about the [Giant Mozzarella Stick](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/10/25/food-you-can-play-with-giant-mozzarella-stick-at-blue-ribbon-corn-dog-disney-world/). The Cake Bake Shop followed in October 2024 with its bakery and table-service restaurant in the old ESPN Club building (we will keep our opinions to ourselves about this self-indulgent influencer-first space). More is on the way. Basin on the BoardWalk, with its make-your-own-soap station and soap embossing press, is set to open in the former Promenade Fine Art Gallery space, with Disney pointing to late 2026. A new quick-service restaurant is also coming. According to [WDW News Today](https://wdwnt.com/2026/09/disney-files-magazine-teases-new-quick-service-dining-for-boardwalk-at-walt-disney-world/), the latest issue of Disney Files magazine teases a soon-to-be-announced quick-service dining spot for the promenade, and the most likely home for it is the former Big River Grille and Brewing Works, which closed in January 2024. Disney calls all of this the continued evolution of the BoardWalk, and with Hurly-Burly opening on Walt Disney World’s 55th anniversary, the timing feels right. There is one trade-off worth knowing about. Atlantic Dance Hall, Hurly-Burly’s next-door neighbor, ends its regular public nights after this weekend and becomes a private event venue starting October 1. If you want one last dance there, September 26 and 27 are your final chances. **A Completely Different Room Than Jellyrolls** – What we appreciated most was how different the old Jellyrolls space looks. The dueling piano bar closed in spring 2025 after nearly 30 years, and if you remember it, you remember how dark and dingy it could feel. That’s gone. The blue hues Disney used are bright and just right for the space, and while Hurly-Burly still has a nightclub energy after dark, it feels like a place you want to walk into instead of one you end up in. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_143437-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_143437-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_143740-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_143740-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_143033-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_143033-scaled.jpg)Walt Disney Imagineering opened the room up and brought guests closer to the stage. The floor was raised to create one level throughout, with tiered seating so everyone has a clear view of the performers. The color palette pulls from the sea, with jewel tones and teals in the paint and fabrics set against coral accents, and brass finishes on the frames, handles and light fixtures give it a polished, period look. The refreshed façade carries that coastal style outside so the building finally matches the rest of the BoardWalk. **The Story Hidden on the Walls** – The name comes from a phrase meaning a noisy uproar, a nod to a live audience bursting into applause. In Imagineering’s backstory, Hurly-Burly was once home to the BoardWalk’s most celebrated vaudeville performers, led by resident headliner Polly Delmar and a lineup of ocean-themed acts. When the theatre closed, the performers left their belongings behind, and nearly a hundred years later those props, costumes, show programs, tickets and telegrams are displayed throughout the space in chronological order as you walk through it. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hurly-Burly-Opens-October-1-as-Disneys-BoardWalk-Comeback-Keeps-Rolling-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hurly-Burly-Opens-October-1-as-Disneys-BoardWalk-Comeback-Keeps-Rolling-1.jpg)A few of the icons from the posters on the walls show up as real props on the shelves, including the moon, the triton and the pearl. Keep an eye out for Pearl, the puppet from Mother Muriel’s ventriloquist act, sitting on a shelf where Muriel left her to watch over her proteges. Check the sign-in sheet from the Magician Showcase on September 14, 1940, where Prospero is somehow the only name on the list. And on the backstage bulletin board, you’ll find notes between Polly and the Siren Sisters, who were friends but could not share a dressing room without a fight. **The Food Tastes Like a Trip Down the Shore** – I’m a Philly guy who was born in Trenton, New Jersey, so I know the Jersey Shore and I know what boardwalk food is supposed to taste like. Hurly-Burly’s menu gets that. The tomato pie is the one that got us. Tomato pie is a Trenton and Philly staple, and Hurly-Burly’s version is focaccia topped with tomato sauce, oregano and Pecorino Romano for $11. It’s the dish that best captures the boardwalk idea behind this place. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_145556-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_145556-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_145551-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_145551-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_145548-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_145548-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_145542-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_145542-scaled.jpg)The Roast Beef Sliders get a nice touch with an everything bagel topping. And you can’t eat at the shore without some seafood, so the Oven-Roasted Shrimp fits right in. It’s decent, not a standout, but it does the job. Our tasting also included the Plant-Based Meatballs in Tomato Gravy and Mini Apple Cider Doughnuts, along with two drinks, the Caramel Corn Old Fashioned and the Overture in Orange mocktail. The full menu, including cocktails like the Mertini and La Taquilla Picante, is in our [first-look menu breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/01/hurly-burly-boardwalk-opening-wdw-55th-anniversary/). **Family Games by Day, Live Music After 9 PM** – During the afternoon, a host leads trivia and other games for the whole family, which makes Hurly-Burly a good stop for families visiting the BoardWalk before adult time begins. Starting at 9 PM, the venue is 21 and over only, with valid photo ID, and turns into a live music spot featuring local performers. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hurly-Burly-Opens-October-1-as-Disneys-BoardWalk-Comeback-Keeps-Rolling-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hurly-Burly-Opens-October-1-as-Disneys-BoardWalk-Comeback-Keeps-Rolling-2.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_155307-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_155307-scaled.jpg)The music changes nightly, with genres including Modern Vintage, music from the Motown era, Top 40, and hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. That variety should keep it from feeling like the same night twice, which is a big part of why we see ourselves coming back. **Hours and How the Waitlist Works** – We were told at the preview that the outdoor bar opens at 11 AM, which is great for anyone walking over from EPCOT’s International Gateway for a drink, while the inside opens at 4 PM. Families are welcome until 9 PM. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hurly-Burly-Opens-October-1-as-Disneys-BoardWalk-Comeback-Keeps-Rolling-3-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hurly-Burly-Opens-October-1-as-Disneys-BoardWalk-Comeback-Keeps-Rolling-3.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hurly-Burly-Opens-October-1-as-Disneys-BoardWalk-Comeback-Keeps-Rolling-4-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hurly-Burly-Opens-October-1-as-Disneys-BoardWalk-Comeback-Keeps-Rolling-4.jpg)Hurly-Burly doesn’t take reservations, and its waitlist isn’t in the My Disney Experience app. If the room is full, walk up to the front, put your name on the list, and the team will call or text you when there’s space. If you’re planning a busy weekend night, getting there before the 9 PM switch is the easiest way to get a seat. **Our Take** – For years, the BoardWalk was a place most people passed through. Hurly-Burly gives people a reason to stay. The room looks nothing like the old Jellyrolls, the food feels like a real boardwalk menu, and the split between family afternoons and adult nights means it has something for almost everyone. Add in Blue Ribbon, The Cake Bake Shop, Basin and a new quick-service spot on the way, and this should bring people back to Disney’s BoardWalk. We’ll be visiting often. Hurly-Burly opens October 1, 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The 75 oz van-shaped bucket is listed at $52.99 on the Regal Store as Coming Soon, and it’s expected at participating Regal theaters starting October 1. It comes with** a **sticker sheet featuring Black Phone 2, M3GAN, Happy Death Day, The Purge: Election Year, and Other Mommy.** It’s the newest horror bucket in our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/), and so far it looks like a Regal exclusive. We haven’t seen it listed at AMC, Cinemark, or any other chain. ![Blumhouse Popcorn Bucket Van Coming to Regal for 31 Screams on Screen](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/blumhouse-popcorn-bucket-van-regal-1600x900.jpg)Regal’s listing puts the van at 5 x 12 x 6 inches. It’s plastic and hand-wash only, and the fog and light-up effects both run on the included batteries. Regal doesn’t say how the fog works, but I am sure we will find out. The Sticker sheet features Black Phone 2, M3GAN, Happy Death Day, The Purge: Election Year, and Other Mommy. To buy online, go to the [Regal Store](https://store.regmovies.com/products/blumhouse-popcorn-bucket-van) and hit Notify Me to get an alert when it goes live. It ships within the United States only, and it’s excluded from all promotional discounts, so the Regal Store’s 15% newsletter offer won’t work on it. Regal hasn’t posted an in-theater price. One outlet listed the theater date as October 11, so check with your local Regal before you make the drive. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-25-122101.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-25-122143.png)Regal’s 31 Screams on Screen merch also includes a Jason Voorhees popcorn bucket and a Santa Jack Skellington collectible. The van follows Regal’s Lipstick-Face Demon bucket for [Insidious: Out of the Further](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/29/insidious-out-of-the-further-popcorn-bucket-tin/), another Blumhouse film, and the [Iron Lung popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/27/markipliers-viral-iron-lung-popcorn-bucket-just-hit-the-regal-online-store/), which also capped orders at three per customer on the Regal Store. The screening series runs every night in October with $7.99 tickets and picks from James Wan, Nia DaCosta, and Curry Barker. The van isn’t a random choice. Blumhouse’s fan newsletter is called The Van, and its 15th anniversary photo ops at Universal CityWalk Orlando last fall invited fans to “get in the van.” If you want one, sign up for the alert, and if your Regal has it in stock, buy it in person. A final-sale bucket with a fog machine inside is worth seeing before you pay. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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An instrumental version of the song joined the ride’s lineup when the Lilypad’s Jams update debuted today, Friday, September 25.** The song was a surprise. Disney’s announcement named five tracks for the new soundtrack, including reimagined versions of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” and “We Belong Together” and new originals like “Spin It Back, Lilypad,” but it never mentioned Swift. You can read the full lineup in [our original Lilypad’s Jams announcement story](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/16/lilypads-jams-brings-new-music-to-alien-swirling-saucers-september-25/). ![Taylor Swift's Music Just Landed on a Disney World Ride: "I Knew It, I Knew You" Now Plays on Alien Swirling Saucers](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Taylor-Swifts-Music-Just-Landed-on-a-Disney-World-Ride_-_I-Knew-It-I-Knew-You_-Now-Plays-on-Alien-1599x900.jpg)We haven’t found another theme park attraction anywhere that uses a Taylor Swift song in its official soundtrack, which would make Lilypad’s Jams a first. Swift is famously protective of how her music gets used, so seeing her work turn up on a ride in Toy Story Land is a big get for Disney. The song was released through Walt Disney Records, which helps explain how it ended up in the backyard. Swift wrote and produced “I Knew It, I Knew You” with Jack Antonoff after seeing an early cut of Toy Story 5, and she built it around Jessie. The country pop track came out June 5, plays over the film’s end credits, and went on to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Toy Story 5 started streaming on Disney+ on September 23, two days before Lilypad’s Jams opened. Lilypad, the frog-shaped smart tablet from the film, now DJs the ride from a giant screen outside the entrance. The update is part of [Disney’s full Toy Story 5 park activation plan](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/disney-parks-just-dropped-the-full-toy-story-5-activation-plan-and-theres-a-lot-to-unpack/), and you can see [our opening day photos of Lilypad’s Jams](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/25/lilypads-jams-now-open-alien-swirling-saucers/) for a closer look. For Swifties, this is a real reason to add Hollywood Studios to the plan. Two things to know before you go. This is an instrumental, so you’ll hear the melody but not Taylor’s voice. Songs on the ride also play at random, so you may need a few spins to catch it. The good news is that the posted wait sat between 5 and 10 minutes on opening morning, so riding it a few times in a row is very doable right now. Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad’s Jams is open now in Toy Story Land. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney's Hollywood Studios, Music **Tags:** Taylor Swift's Music Just Landed on a Disney World Ride: "I Knew It I Knew You" Now Plays on Alien Swirling Saucers --- ### [Lilypad's Jams Opens at Alien Swirling Saucers With a Japanese Typo on Her Screen](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/25/lilypads-jams-opens-at-alien-swirling-saucers-with-a-japanese-typo-on-her-screen/) **Published:** September 25, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad’s Jams officially debuted today, Friday, September 25, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, bringing the frog-shaped smart tablet from Toy Story 5 to Toy Story Land as the ride’s new DJ. The standby wait on opening morning was five minutes.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lilypads-Jams-Opens-at-Alien-Swirling-Saucers-With-a-Japanese-Typo-on-Her-Screen-1-1599x900.jpg)Disney announced a frog DJ. The frog showed up. Toy Story Land shrugged. The posted wait read 5 minutes a little after 9 a.m. and hit a whopping 10 at another point during our visit. No crowd, no fuss. Lilypad also has a small spelling problem. One of the screens we caught was supposed to say hello in Japanese, but it read こんにうは instead of こんにちは. The fourth character should be ち, not う, so instead of “konnichiwa,” Lilypad is technically greeting guests with “konniuha.” For a smart tablet that connects to the internet to remix music, you’d think spell check came standard. The marquee now carries a string of oversized toy beads spelling out LILYPAD’S JAMS, led by a smiling frog bead. Inside, the update is all about the music. [Disney has named five songs](https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/lilypad-new-music-toy-story-land-disney-world/) from the lineup so far, including reimagined versions of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” “We Belong Together,” and “I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away,” plus new originals “Pizza Planet Promo” and “Spin It Back, Lilypad.” We heard three of the five. The full breakdown is in our [original Lilypad’s Jams announcement story](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/16/lilypads-jams-brings-new-music-to-alien-swirling-saucers-september-25/), and the update is part of [Disney’s full Toy Story 5 park activation plan](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/disney-parks-just-dropped-the-full-toy-story-5-activation-plan-and-theres-a-lot-to-unpack/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1000139342-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1000139343-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1000139345-1599x900.jpg)Here’s the honest version. This is a new soundtrack on a family spinner that opened in 2018, so nobody was going to camp out for it. The upside is the line. A brand-new overlay with a five-minute wait is rare at Hollywood Studios, so walk on this weekend and hear it before anyone notices. Say hi to Lilypad while you’re there, in whatever language she spells it correctly. Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad’s Jams is open now in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Check out our [Hollywood Studios Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/) and the latest [Hollywood Studios news](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/hollywood-studios/) at Fantasy Land News. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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We got our first look at the finished storefront in Town Center today, only days before it opens in early October, word is it officially opens October 8th, 2026.** A bright red hanging sign with Hallmark’s script logo and crown reads “Holiday Pop-Up”, and a matching red band with a second Hallmark logo stretches across the entrance. Against the white stucco and dark wood shutters of Town Center, you can spot it from down the walkway. Graphics still cover the windows, so there’s no peek inside yet, but with the signs installed and no construction walls out front, the shop looks close to ready. You’ll find it in the former Francesca’s storefront near Frontera Cocina, right next door to Everything But Water. No theme park ticket is needed, and parking in the Disney Springs garages is free. [Hallmark Disney Springs Pop-Up Opens in October With 40 Holiday Ever After Items!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/25/hallmark-disney-springs-pop-up-opens-in-october-with-40-holiday-ever-after-items/) ![First Look: Hallmark's Disney Springs Pop-Up Store Gets Its Signs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/First-Look_-Hallmarks-Disney-Springs-Pop-Up-Store-Gets-Its-Signs-1600x900.jpg)We first [reported on the pop-up in August](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/08/hallmark-disney-springs-pop-up-store-holiday-ever-after/), when Hallmark confirmed a Disney Springs store for Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True. At D23, Hallmark shared [renderings of the shop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/17/first-look-hallmarks-disney-springs-pop-up-shop-revealed-at-d23-2026/) and confirmed it will stay open through the end of the year. That covers the movie’s November 28 premiere at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel, and we still think Disney Springs is the most likely spot for the [Orlando stop of Hallmark’s Jingle Stop Tour](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/hallmarks-jingle-stop-tour-orlando-stop-likely-landing-at-disney-springs/). Hallmark hasn’t shared a store-specific product list, but the D23 renderings showed a pajama set, ornaments, and gifts, and the full [Holiday Ever After collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-merchandise-loungefly-vera-bradley-corkcicle-spirit-jersey/) arrives in October. Highlights include family pajama sets in a pink and green Disney Parks toile print at $30 for adults, $24 for kids, and $20 for toddlers. There’s also the $24.99 Recordable Sound Ornament, the $32.99 Jingle Cruise Ornament narrated by Skipper Mickey, and the [Loungefly Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-loungefly-collection/) for $80. [Vera Bradley bags](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-vera-bradley-collection/) run from $25 to $165, and Corkcicle drinkware and two Spirit Jerseys at $89.99 each round it out. ![Minnie Mouse-themed red-and-white backpack with large red bow and matching accessories against a blue festive background](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-1-1-1600x900.jpg)![Collage of holiday clothing and decorations: white festive pajama set on the left, snow-globe stickers in the center, a red Mickey-shaped ornament in the foreground, a red sparkly sweater on the right, and a white gray color-blocked sweatshirt lower right.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-4-1-1600x900.jpg)![Collage of Hallmark Christmas cards on a dark blue background, including a red castle card reading 'Christmas is full of magic', a green wreath card, and several smaller illustrated cards with gold seals saying 'The Hallmark Original Movie'.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Christmas-Cards-and-Gift-Wrap-Revealed-1-1600x900.jpg)Seeing that red sign in person made this partnership feel real in a way the renderings never did. If you’ve been waiting to see the collection up close before buying, go early in the run. The Loungefly mini backpack is the piece we’d expect to disappear first, and Disney Springs only gets busier as the premiere and the holidays get closer. ![First Look: Hallmark's Disney Springs Pop-Up Shop Revealed at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/First-Look_-Hallmarks-Disney-Springs-Pop-Up-Shop-Revealed-at-D23-2026-1600x900.jpg)First Look: Hallmark’s Disney Springs Pop-Up Shop Revealed at D23 2026We plan to head back once the doors open with photos from inside. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Caden, John and Carson Warner went to the same Disney hiring fair in summer 2023. Today one works at a Disney resort hotel, one is building a career in communications, and one works at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom.** ![Disney Aspire Helps Walt Disney World Cast Member Brothers Pursue Engineering and Hospitality Degrees](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-Aspire-Helps-Walt-Disney-World-Cast-Member-Brothers-Pursue-Engineering-and-Hospitality-Degree-1600x900.jpg)The feature comes from [Life at Disney](https://sites.disney.com/lifeatdisney/employee-stories/2026/09/24/three-brothers-one-disney-dream/), the company’s careers blog, and follows each brother from his first cast member role to where he is now. The Warners grew up as Annual Passholders and visited several times a year. John said joining the company was a natural fit given how much of their childhood revolved around those trips. After Caden and Carson finished high school, the family moved to Florida, and all three brothers went to that hiring fair together. ## How the Brothers Got Their Start at Walt Disney World ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Warners-Old-Photo-2-1024x576-1.png)Caden landed the first offer. He joined Walt Disney World as a lifeguard, a job he had never done before, while starting his first semester at the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management. He credits Disney’s training for getting him comfortable in the role. About a year and a half later, he moved into a part-time Resort Concierge position, which lined up better with his long-term goal of becoming a Resort General Manager. A few months after Caden started, John and Carson were both hired at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in Tomorrowland. The two worked many of the same shifts and rode to work together. Caden said having his brothers on property made the early learning curve easier, from figuring out schedules and costumes to trading shifts and getting used to company culture. ## Where Caden, John and Carson Work Today Caden is now a Resort Concierge at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. He is also working toward a Hospitality Management degree through Disney Aspire, the company’s education program. Along the way he has cross-trained as a Front Desk Concierge, a Front Desk Runner and in Resort Operations Support. That last role is his favorite because the whole job is helping fellow cast members, and he believes cast members who feel supported give guests a better stay. John studied Electronic Journalism at UCF and joined Walt Disney World Communications, where he supported the Animals, Science and Environment team. It was a good match for someone who cares about both animals and storytelling. After finishing that internship and graduating, he moved on to a Public Relations internship with Disney Signature Experiences, the Disney division that includes Disney Cruise Line. Carson told Disney that watching John work his way through professional internships has made his older brother a role model. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Caden-Concierge-1024x576-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Carson-Podium-1024x683-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/John-TeamDisney-1024x576-1.jpg)Carson moved from Cosmic Ray’s to Attractions and now works at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Fantasyland while studying Mechanical Engineering through Disney Aspire. He wanted a job closer to what he was studying, and Attractions lets him see both the technical operation of a ride and the guest side of the show. His long-term goal is to combine engineering and storytelling, and he points to Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as an inspiration. He is working at a good attraction for that kind of thinking. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opened in 2014 as part of New Fantasyland, and [Imagineer Chris Beatty, who we profiled last month](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/31/chris-beatty-imagineering-walt-disney-world-profile/), led its creative direction. ## Another Disney Sibling Story in 2026 This is not the first sibling story Disney has shared this year. In April, we covered [the Hackett sisters for National Siblings Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/hackett-sisters-disney-cast-members-national-siblings-day-2026/), three sisters in three very different Walt Disney World roles whose connection to the parks runs back to their grandmother’s 27 years as a seasonal merchandise cast member. The Warners took a different route in, as a family of Annual Passholders visiting from Georgia, but both stories end up in the same place. A family that loved Walt Disney World as guests now works behind the scenes. The brothers see their three fields as proof of how many kinds of work fit inside one company, with communications, hospitality and engineering all represented at their dinner table. Carson said the three of them want different things out of their careers. “What brings us together is Disney,” he said. That kind of connection shows up again and again when you talk to people who work here, and it is a big part of [why so many Walt Disney World cast members stay for decades](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/28/why-disney-world-cast-members-stay-for-50-years/). What makes it worth your time anyway is how ordinary the starting points were. Nobody here walked in as an engineer or a PR pro. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Walt Disney World **Tags:** Disney Aspire Helps Walt Disney World Cast Member Brothers Pursue Engineering and Hospitality Degrees --- ### [Old Navy Disney Christmas Pajamas 2026: Star Wars, Muppets and Stitch Prints Are Here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/24/old-navy-disney-christmas-pajamas-2026-star-wars-muppets-and-stitch-prints-are-here/) **Published:** September 24, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **The Old Navy x Disney holiday collection is here, and this year’s matching pajamas bring five Disney prints: Wreath Plaid, Ornament Stripe, Star Wars Cookie, the Muppets, and Stitch. There are sizes for babies, toddlers, kids, women and men, plus a few pieces for pets, and it’s all available now at Old Navy online.** This is Old Navy’s third Disney collection of 2026, following the Americana line in May and Haunted Harvest in July. You can follow Disney retail collabs like this one on our [Disney Consumer Products](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/) hub, and shop the full holiday lineup at [Old Navy online](https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/now-trending/old-navy-x-disney-holiday?cid=3055976). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Old-Navy-Disney-Christmas-Pajamas-2026_-Star-Wars-Muppets-and-Stitch-Prints-Are-Here-1600x900.jpg)Wreath Plaid is the classic pick, a navy and green plaid with Mickey framed in holiday wreaths, and it’s the easiest print for a full family match. Ornament Stripe goes bright with red and pink stripes and Minnie. Star Wars Cookie turns Chewbacca and a TIE fighter into gingerbread cookies on black flannel, with an “Ewokin’ in a Winter Wonderland” graphic tee and sweatshirt to go with it. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cn63826517-675x900.avif)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cn63831175.avif)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cn63842201-675x900.avif)The Muppets are new to the lineup this year, dressed in Victorian caroling outfits, and the women’s graphic tee reads “It Feels Like Christmas,” the song from The Muppet Christmas Carol. Stitch and Angel get a pink print for kids, toddlers and babies. Pricing is the same across every print. Toddler and baby snug-fit sets are $24.99, kids sets run $36.99 to $44.99 and adult flannel sets are $54.99. Pets can join the photo with a $24.99 cozy sweater or a $9.99 Star Wars Cookie bandana. If a friend asked us about this collection, we’d tell them the Muppets and Stitch are the prints to watch. Both are big right now. The Muppets took over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year, and Stitch is still one of Disney’s most popular characters, with another Lilo & Stitch movie on the way and a [Holiday Stitch Christmas Tree sipper](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/disney-confirms-mickey-train-popcorn-bucket-and-holiday-stitch-sipper-coming-to-parks-this-holiday-season/) headed to Disneyland this holiday season. Then there’s the $24.99 Star Wars stocking. One look at its classic art of Luke, Leia, Darth Vader and R2-D2, and we were right back in 1983. It looks exactly like the Star Wars curtains and bedding set we had that year. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cn63841932-675x900.avif) One heads-up before you check out. Every piece is marked “Excluded from Promotion,” so Old Navy’s current sales won’t apply. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Merchandise --- ### [Good Witch Star Catherine Bell Guest Stars in Hallmark's Mistletoe Murders Season 3 Premiere](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/22/good-witch-star-catherine-bell-guest-stars-in-hallmarks-mistletoe-murders-season-3-premiere/) **Published:** September 22, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** **“Good Witch” star Catherine Bell is heading back to Hallmark Channel as a guest star in “Mistletoe Murders” Season 3. She appears in the first two episodes when the series returns Thursday, November 5 at 8 p.m. ET, and her character may not be as sweet as the one fans know her for.** Bell plays the wife of the Christmas chairman in the season’s opening mystery. Showrunner Ken Cuperus told [TV Insider](https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/mistletoe-murders-season-3-photos-details/) that viewers will “begin to suspect she may be a black widow killer.” That is a big change from Cassie Nightingale, the kind and intuitive shop owner Bell played across the “Good Witch” movies and series, which wrapped in 2021. [Good Housekeeping](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/entertainment/tv-shows/a73777917/good-witch-catherine-bell-mistletoe-murders-season-3-hallmark/) first reported that Bell’s role covers the first two episodes. ![Good Witch Star Catherine Bell Guest Stars in Mistletoe Murders Season 3 Premiere](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Catherine-Bell-Joins-Mistletoe-Murders-Season-3-on-Hallmark-Channel-1600x900.jpg)This is Bell’s first Hallmark project since the 2024 holiday movie “Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane,” which followed 2023’s “Christmas on Cherry Lane.” Sarah Drew returns as Emily Lane, the Christmas shop owner with a secret past, and Peter Mooney is back as Detective Sam Wilner. This season, Emily and Sam take on three new Christmas mysteries while Emily’s past catches up with her. Aaron Ashmore returns as Emily’s former partner, and the season includes new flashbacks to Emily’s time with Chimera. Holly Robinson Peete is also guest starring this season. We already knew [Mistletoe Murders Season 3 premieres November 5](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/19/mistletoe-murders-season-3-premieres-thursday-november-5-on-hallmark/), with new episodes streaming the next day on Hallmark+. The series has come a long way since [Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney announced the Season 3 renewal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/20/sarah-drew-peter-mooney-announced-mistletoe-murders-season-3-on-hallmark/) back in February, and it is the only original series in this year’s lineup. Casting Bell as a murder suspect is a smart move. Hallmark fans have trusted her for years, and “Mistletoe Murders” works best when it plays with what you think you know about someone. Just keep in mind that she is only in the opening case, so enjoy her while she is there and do not expect a season-long storyline. If she turns out to be innocent, that is its own kind of twist. “Mistletoe Murders” Season 3 premieres Thursday, November 5 at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel. See every date in our [full Countdown to Christmas 2026 schedule](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/hallmarks-countdown-to-christmas-2026-starts-october-16-with-full-34-movie-schedule/), and find more Hallmark news at the [Fantasy Land News Hallmark Channel hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) ![Mistletoe Murders Season 3 Premieres Thursday, November 5 on Hallmark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mistletoe4-1600x900.jpg)Mistletoe Murders Season 3 Premieres Thursday, November 5 on Hallmark Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Good%20Witch%20Star%20Catherine%20Bell%20Guest%20Stars%20in%20Hallmark%27s%20Mistletoe%20Murders%20Season%203%20Premiere&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Good%20Witch%20Star%20Catherine%20Bell%20Guest%20Stars%20in%20Hallmark%27s%20Mistletoe%20Murders%20Season%203%20Premiere "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ba49759aa7d051442e0ac6f59d1b227e364f46d76c7b44115284319d044d801?s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Holly Gately Owner and Wrtiter Holly Gately is co-owner, writer, and business manager of Fantasy Land News. She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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BBC Studios, CinemaLive and Fathom Entertainment will release Doctor Who: The Satan Pit Extended Cut in more than 1,000 cinemas across the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand for one night only on Monday, November 23, 2026, which is Doctor Who Day. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 25, at 9 a.m. local time.** ![Doctor Who: The Satan Pit Extended Cut Comes to 1,000 Cinemas for Doctor Who Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BBCS_DW_Day2026_Hero_Iconic_Digital_Poster_16x9_1920x1080px_72dpi_RGB_AW-1600x900.jpg)The event combines 2006’s The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit into one movie-length cut made for theaters, with deleted scenes that were only on the DVD now edited back into the story, plus extended footage that has never been released. It’s the first time the two-parter has played in cinemas, and it marks 20 years since David Tennant and Billie Piper’s first full season together. The screening also includes a new interview with director James Strong about making the story that introduced the Ood and pitted the Doctor against the Beast. Doctor Who Day falls every November 23, the anniversary of the show’s first episode in 1963. CinemaLive brought last year’s season finale to UK and Irish cinemas, and this year the celebration widens to the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DW_EP8-9_14-1351x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DW_EP8-9_18-1351x900.jpg)In the US, the event comes from [Fathom Entertainment](https://fathomentertainment.com/), with listings already up at Cinemark and on Atom Tickets, which puts the runtime at 1 hour and 55 minutes. Fans in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand can book at [doctorwhoincinemas.com](http://doctorwhoincinemas.com/). You can watch [the official trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBBP-iqluxw) now. If a friend asked us about this, we’d tell them it’s the right story for a big screen. The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit always felt bigger than TV, with a black hole in the sky and a monster at the bottom of a pit, and it’s one of the scariest stories of the Tennant years. The restored scenes are the draw for longtime fans, and newer fans can walk in cold since it’s a complete story. It’s a Monday night, so plan around work and school, and remember that Fathom events start right at the posted showtime. We’ll update this story as more theaters and showtimes are posted. For more big-screen events and entertainment news, visit [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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ILM also announced National Geographic: Beyond, a wildlife experience filmed in Africa. Both are in development for Meta’s new VR Glasses, and for Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets that fans already own.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-Immersive-Cinema-by-ILM-Brings-Star-Wars-and-Avengers-to-Meta-VR-Glasses-1600x900.jpg)**What Is Disney Immersive Cinema by ILM?** – ILM describes Disney Immersive Cinema as a home base for VR-enhanced versions of feature films. The important part for fans is that the movie itself doesn’t change. You still watch the original film on a virtual screen, but during key scenes, effects and story elements reach past the edges of that screen and fill the space around you. ILM says the goal is to make you feel more present in the film without rewriting it. The two launch titles are a fitting pair. Industrial Light & Magic was founded by George Lucas in 1975 to create the effects for the original Star Wars, and the studio also worked on the visual effects for Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War. In other words, ILM is going back to its own shots and giving them room to grow. ILM executive producer Shereif Fattouh said the goal is to bring fans “closer to real places, beloved characters, and iconic moments.” ILM hasn’t said which scenes get the expanded treatment or which films will come next. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Star-Wars_-Episode-IV-A-New-Hope-_-Disney-Immersive-Cinema-by-ILM-scaled-1-1600x900.png)**National Geographic: Beyond Heads to Africa** – The second project comes from ILM’s work with National Geographic, which is part of The Walt Disney Company. National Geographic: Beyond uses 3D, 180-degree footage shot on location in Africa, filmed specifically for Meta’s devices. The idea is to put viewers right next to the animals and the scenery instead of watching from a couch across the room. ILM says the experience will also try out a few other storytelling approaches, though it didn’t share specifics. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/National-Geographic_-Beyond-_-ILM-1024x576-1.png)Both experiences are in development for Meta VR Glasses as well as Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S. Meta revealed the VR Glasses at the same Connect keynote. They weigh about 100 grams, connect by cable to a phone-sized puck that holds the processor and battery, and run the same apps as Quest. The glasses are IMAX Enhanced certified with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, which tells you Meta is chasing movie fans with this one. They go on sale in spring 2027 for $1,299.99. That price is steep, which is why the Quest 3 and 3S news matters. If you already have one of those headsets, you won’t need new hardware to try Disney Immersive Cinema or National Geographic: Beyond. ILM says more details, including release timing, will come later. **Why ILM Is the Right Studio for This** – ILM’s immersive team, which started in 2015 as ILMxLAB, has spent a decade putting Disney fans inside its stories. It made Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series in 2019 and Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge in 2020, a VR adventure set on the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost on Batuu, the same planet you visit at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The team also worked on Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire, the VR experience that played at Disney Springs, and on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. More recently, it brought What If…? An Immersive Story to Apple Vision Pro in 2024 and released Star Wars: Beyond Victory, a mixed reality podracing game for Quest 3 and 3S, in October 2025. Disney Immersive Cinema is a different kind of project. It isn’t a game. It’s a new way to rewatch movies fans already love. If a friend asked us about this, we’d tell them it’s worth getting excited about, but it’s not a reason to buy anything yet. Nothing here has a price or a release date, and ILM hasn’t said how you’ll get the movies. It could come through Disney+, a separate app or something else entirely. The part we like most is the promise that the film stays untouched. Nobody wants a remix of A New Hope. What fans want is the feeling of being in that galaxy while the movie plays, and ILM is the studio that has been delivering that for Star Wars fans for years, from Batuu at home to the cockpit of the Falcon at Hollywood Studios. The best news for most families is that you won’t need $1,300 glasses to try it. If there’s already a Quest 3 or 3S in your house, you’re covered. We’ll update this story as ILM and Disney share release dates, pricing and the next films in the lineup. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Marvel, National Geographic, Star Wars, The Walt Disney Company **Tags:** Disney Immersive Cinema by ILM Brings Star Wars and Avengers to Meta VR Glasses --- ### [Disney's Created in LA Gave Creators the Red Carpet. Our Invite Must Have Gotten Lost](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/24/disneys-created-in-la-gave-creators-the-red-carpet-our-invite-must-have-gotten-lost/) **Published:** September 24, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney rolled out the red carpet at the El Capitan Theatre last week, and for once it wasn’t for a movie star. Created in LA, a two-day event Disney hosted with creator Jon Youshaei on September 17 and 18, brought more than 350 creators to Hollywood and the Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank to hear from CEO Josh D’Amaro, Dana Walden and a stage full of names like Dude Perfect, The Try Guys, Zach King, Kris Jenner and Khloé Kardashian. We read about it in Disney’s recap, like everyone else.** In Disney’s announcement of the event, Youshaei said, “Every attendee is hand-selected.” We’re going to assume our hand is still in the selection process. ![Disney's Created in LA Gave Creators the Red Carpet. Our Invite Must Have Gotten Lost](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disneys-Created-in-LA-Gave-Creators-the-Red-Carpet.-Our-Invite-Must-Have-Gotten-Lost-1600x900.jpg)## What Happened at Disney’s Created in LA Day one opened Thursday on the El Capitan red carpet with remarks from Walden, who told the room she hoped Disney would pick up a few of the creators’ tricks and that decades of Disney storytelling lessons might help them in return. Then the theater did something it had never done in its 100 years. It premiered creator films. Filmmaking duo Sticks debuted The Technoblade Movie, a tribute to the Minecraft creator Technoblade, who died in 2022. Zach King followed with his cardboard version of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the second Star Wars film he has rebuilt out of cardboard. Friday moved to the studio lot, where Stormtroopers escorted guests into the Main Theater and D’Amaro told them, “There’s never been a better time to be a storyteller.” From there, the day ran like a masterclass buffet. Chief Marketing and Brand Officer Asad Ayaz laid out the paths creators are already taking into Disney, from scripted series and features to brand campaigns. Walt Disney Animation’s Jared Bush brought Olaf onstage, walked through the making of Zootopia, Moana and Encanto, and showed exclusive footage from Hexed. Dhar Mann explained how his studio turns out five TV-length videos a week. The Try Guys broke down how they reached 5 billion views. Dude Perfect talked through building one of YouTube’s biggest channels with the same group of friends. Kris Jenner and Khloé Kardashian sat down for a session on building a family brand across TV, social media and products, using Khloé’s Khloud as a case study. Singer Magnus Ferrell sent everyone home with a closing performance at Legends Plaza. ## Fair Is Fair: The Creators Earned the Carpet Here’s the part that stings a little. They deserve it. These creators figured out how people watch in 2026, on phones, in short bursts, from faces they feel like they know. Walden made the point herself, praising how closely creators know their audiences and how fast they adjust when those audiences tell them what they want. Most newsrooms, ours included, still hit publish and hope an algorithm notices. Disney didn’t fill the El Capitan with YouTubers to be nice. It did it because that’s where the audience is. Ayaz’s session was basically a map of how a channel turns into a Disney series, film or ad campaign. For fans, that means more of your favorite creators showing up in Disney projects. For fan news sites, it means the line to talk about Disney just got a lot longer. ## What Nobody on Stage Mentions: The Head Start Every creator success story gets told the same way. Hard work, great instincts, a mountain of uploads. All true. What rarely makes the slideshow is the luck, the timing and, sometimes, the money that was already in the room. Start with the host. Youshaei spent eight years inside YouTube and Instagram, including a run as YouTube’s head of creator product marketing, before going out on his own. That’s real expertise, and it’s also the kind of contact list most creators would sell their ring light for. The Kardashian-Jenner session was billed as 20 years of reinventing media. Page one of that playbook, for anyone taking notes at home, was a famous last name and a reality show on E! in 2007. It took real business sense to turn that into an empire. It’s just not the same starting line as a kid filming in a bedroom. The Try Guys built their audience as BuzzFeed employees, making videos for a media company’s audience, before they went independent in 2018. Dude Perfect’s session promised 17 years, 62 million subscribers and the same dudes. Disney’s own preview also mentioned a $100 million investment and an 80,000-square-foot headquarters. Same dudes, much bigger backyard. To be fair, not every story fits that mold. Dhar Mann’s pitch to the room was going from filming in a studio apartment to running a 125,000-square-foot studio. Timing counts as luck too, though. Dude Perfect and Zach King got started when YouTube was young and far less crowded. For every channel on that stage, there are thousands of creators who worked just as hard and never caught the algorithm’s eye. Nobody gets invited to the El Capitan to talk about them. ## Our Take: Adapt or Get Left at the Curb If a friend asked us what we think about all this, we’d tell them the creators won this round fair and square, and it’s on us to catch up. Complaining about YouTube is like complaining about the weather in Florida. It’s coming either way. The creators leaving news sites in the dust aren’t doing anything to us. They’re just better at giving people what they want right now. Disney still makes room for press, and we’re grateful for it. We covered all three days of D23 in Anaheim last month with a media badge around our necks, and we’ll keep showing up in person, because being in the room is something a feed can’t copy. And we’ll keep studying how the Try Guys and Dude Perfects of the internet do it, because saying they only got lucky would be just as wrong as pretending luck had nothing to do with it. If Disney ever hosts a Created in LA for fan media, we’ll be in the back row, badge on, taking notes. We’ll even bring our own Stormtrooper. Created in LA is a clear signal that creators are now part of how Disney plans to tell its stories. 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Our Invite Must Have Gotten Lost --- ### [New Found Glory Will Play EPCOT Eat to the Beat Shows in Honor of Chad Gilbert](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/24/new-found-glory-will-play-epcot-eat-to-the-beat-shows-in-honor-of-chad-gilbert/) **Published:** September 24, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **New Found Glory will take the stage at EPCOT on Monday, September 28, and Tuesday, September 29, for six Eat to the Beat Concert Series performances dedicated to founding guitarist Chad Gilbert, who died on September 20 at age 45. The band canceled its October 1 appearance at Aftershock Festival in Sacramento to give themselves time to grieve, but chose to keep the Walt Disney World dates because Chad helped build the setlists and was planning to join them on stage.** The Florida pop-punk band shared the news in a statement to fans on social media, opening with a thank-you for the flood of tribute posts since Gilbert’s death. “Anyone who knew Chad knew that he was a massive Disney fan,” the band wrote. “Our shows at Epcot were dates he was so excited for and he was actively planning to be on stage with us there.” ![New Found Glory Will Play EPCOT Eat to the Beat Shows in Honor of Chad Gilbert](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/New-Found-Glory-Will-Play-EPCOT-Eat-to-the-Beat-Shows-in-Honor-of-Chad-Gilbert-1-1600x900.jpg)## What New Found Glory Said About the EPCOT Shows According to the band, Gilbert had already worked on the setlists with them and was practicing as much as he could to be ready. The plan from the start was to reveal the EPCOT sets ahead of time, so the band went ahead and posted all six as they prepare to play in his memory. “Because of how much he wanted to play these shows, taking the stage at Epcot feels like the right way to honor him, and what he would want us to do,” the statement reads. The band closed with a line that fans heading to America Gardens Theatre will carry in with them: “Every note we play and every word you sing at Epcot is for Chad.” On Aftershock, the band kept it simple. They said they rarely cancel shows, but stepping away from the Sacramento festival felt needed. ## New Found Glory EPCOT Showtimes and What to Know Before You Go New Found Glory will play three shows each night at America Gardens Theatre in The American Adventure pavilion, with sets at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. on both September 28 and September 29. The performances are part of the [2026 Eat to the Beat Concert Series](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/17/eat-to-the-beat-2026-concert-lineup/) at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and are included with valid EPCOT admission. Seating is first come, first served. Guests who want a guaranteed spot can book an Eat to the Beat Dining Package, which pairs a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant with seating in a reserved section for a concert that same day. With the shows only days away, check the My Disney Experience app for whatever availability is left. ## New Found Glory EPCOT Setlists for All Six Shows These are the setlists Chad helped build, and the band labeled each one “in honor of Chadball.” Across the six sets, New Found Glory will play 26 different songs, and 17 of them are scheduled for just one show. “My Friends Over You” closes five of the six sets, while Set 2 ends with “All Downhill From Here.” The band numbered the sets one through six but did not attach showtimes. If they run in order, Sets 1 through 3 would be Monday’s shows and Sets 4 through 6 would be Tuesday’s. We’ll update this story if the band confirms. ### EPCOT Set 1 1. Something I Call Personality 2. All About Her 3. A Love Song 4. Failure’s Not Flattering 5. Dressed to Kill 6. Part of Your World 7. My Friends Over You ### EPCOT Set 2 1. Understatement 2. Hit or Miss 3. Let It Go 4. 100% 5. It’s Been a Summer 6. Sincerely Me 7. All Downhill From Here ### EPCOT Set 3 1. Better Off Dead 2. Head on Collision 3. Hold My Hand 4. Don’t Let Her Pull You Down 5. Kiss Me 6. All Downhill From Here 7. My Friends Over You ### EPCOT Set 4 1. All Downhill From Here 2. Selfless 3. Failure’s Not Flattering 4. Dressed to Kill 5. 100% 6. Part of Your World 7. My Friends Over You ### EPCOT Set 5 1. Hit or Miss 2. Listen to Your Friends 3. King of Wishful Thinking 4. Truth of My Youth 5. Greatest of All Time 6. A Love Song 7. My Friends Over You ### EPCOT Set 6 1. Hit or Miss 2. All Downhill From Here 3. It Never Snows in Florida 4. Laugh It Off 5. Failure’s Not Flattering 6. Let It Go 7. My Friends Over You A few picks jump out. Set 6 brings back “It Never Snows in Florida” from the band’s 1999 debut, “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” which feels right for a South Florida band playing Walt Disney World. Set 3 is the only place to hear “Head on Collision,” and it also includes a cover of “Kiss Me,” while Set 5 adds a cover of “King of Wishful Thinking.” Newer songs get their moment too, with “100%,” “Laugh It Off” and “A Love Song” spread across the two nights. The Disney covers are split up as well. “Part of Your World” appears in Sets 1 and 4, and “Let It Go” appears in Sets 2 and 6, so if the sets run in order, each night gets both. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-24-063721.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-24-063730.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-24-063739.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-24-063749.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-24-063756.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-24-063803.png) ## Who Was Chad Gilbert? Gilbert grew up in Coral Springs, Florida, and formed New Found Glory in 1997 with Jordan Pundik, Steve Klein and Ian Grushka, with drummer Cyrus Bolooki joining soon after. He played lead guitar and sang backing vocals for nearly three decades, and the band broke through to a mainstream audience with 2002’s “Sticks and Stones” and its lead single “My Friends Over You.” Gilbert had been open with fans about his cancer treatment since 2021. His health kept him off the road in recent years, with guitarists including Four Year Strong’s Dan O’Connor filling in on tour, but he still played on the band’s latest album, “Listen Up!,” released in February. In a joint statement, the band and his wife, Lisa Cimorelli, shared that he passed peacefully in his sleep on the morning of September 20 with his wife and mother at his side. He leaves behind his wife, his daughter, his mother and his brother. ## Why EPCOT Fits This Tribute > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddoy_PlD4w5/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) New Found Glory’s Disney ties run deeper than a love of the parks. The band recorded “Part of Your World” for Walt Disney Records’ 2024 pop-punk covers album “A Whole New Sound,” and its take on “Let It Go” dates back to 2019. The band also played Eat to the Beat during the 2025 Food & Wine Festival, working both Disney songs into those short EPCOT sets. For a South Florida band and a guitarist who loved Disney, these two nights at EPCOT were circled on the calendar long before this week. Chad wanted to be on that stage. Now the shows will be about him. ## Our Take: Get in Line Early and Be Ready to Feel It If a friend asked us whether to go, we’d say yes, and we’d tell them to get to EPCOT early. These shows could turn into a real celebration of Chad’s life, with a theater full of fans singing every word back to the band. They could also get very emotional, for the band and for everyone in the crowd who grew up on these songs. Both can happen in the same set. America Gardens Theatre fills up fast for big-name Eat to the Beat acts, and this will not be a normal Monday or Tuesday night at World Showcase. We’d plan to be in line well ahead of the show you want, and if the 5:30 p.m. set is your target, head to the theater in the afternoon. With 17 songs scheduled for just one show, pick your set based on the songs you most want to hear, and if you can, stay for more than one. The deep cuts are there, right next to the hits. Bring water, be kind to the people around you in line, and sing loud. That’s what the band asked for. After EPCOT, New Found Glory’s only other 2026 date is the Vans Warped Tour stop in Orlando on November 15. Fantasy Land News will update this story with anything new from the band or Disney before the shows. For the full concert calendar, see our [2026 Eat to the Beat lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/17/eat-to-the-beat-2026-concert-lineup/), and find more festival coverage in our [EPCOT Festivals hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/epcot-festivals/) at [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). ## Chad Gilbert Helped Plan These EPCOT Shows. 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Starting October 4, 2026, DCP’s global licensing and publishing businesses move under Disney Entertainment’s Studios group, led by newly named president Cathleen Taff. Disney Parks merchandise, Disney Store and DisneyStore.com stay with Disney Experiences under Lisa Baldzicki.** ![Disney Store and Parks Merchandise Stay With Experiences as DCP Licensing Moves to Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Consumer-Products-2026-—-Licensing-Collectibles-Apparel-and-More-1598x900.jpg)Disney Consumer Products 2026 — Licensing, Collectibles, Apparel, and MoreThe [official announcement](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/news/consumer-products-leadership-structure-announcement/) came from Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum and Disney Entertainment Studios Chairman Alan Bergman. It follows Disney’s August earnings report, when CEO Josh D’Amaro said much of Consumer Products would shift out of Experiences to bring the business closer to the studios that create the characters. Licensed Disney products brought in $63 billion in retail sales in 2025, so this is one of the biggest pieces of the company changing hands. It is also the second group to leave Experiences this year, after Disney Games moved over in March. Taff’s new title is President, Disney Entertainment Studios and Consumer Products, and she reports to Bergman. She keeps her current responsibilities too, including production services, franchise management and theatrical distribution for Disney, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures. She also still runs Disney Theatrical Group and Disney Music Group. Taff has been with Disney for 32 years, and her distribution team oversaw a record $11 billion worldwide box office year in 2019 plus seven billion-dollar films over the past three years, including “Inside Out 2,” “Lilo & Stitch” and this summer’s “Toy Story 5.” Baldzicki, who was named president of Disney Consumer Products in March, now keeps the retail side that stays with the parks. That covers global Parks merchandise and every Disney Store location worldwide, plus DisneyStore.com, reporting to Mazloum. She also takes on a new title, Executive Vice President, Global Experience and Innovation, leading a new team built to spot trends early and scale successful ideas across Disney Experiences. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lisa_Baldzicki_DX_Headshot1915-614x614-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cathleen-Taff_newcrop2963-717x1024-1-630x900.jpg)For fans, nothing changes at the register right now. The licensed products we cover all the time, from LEGO and Funko to Disney Lorcana and Disney books, now sit with the same team that plans the movies they come from. That fits with what we saw at the [Disney Consumer Products booth at FAN EXPO Canada](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/29/dcp-fan-expo-canada-2026-showroom-floor/), where Toy Story 5 product from partners like Mattel and Jay Franco was front and center. The part worth watching is that licensed merchandise and theme park merchandise now answer to two different chairmen. If Disney keeps those teams in sync, fans should see collections that line up better from Target shelves to Disney Springs. The new structure takes effect October 4, 2026. Keep up with every licensing, collectibles and Disney Store update in our [Disney Consumer Products guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/) at [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It prereleases on October 16, 2026 in game stores and select Disney Parks and stores, then goes everywhere on October 23. The set brings Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” into the game for the first time and adds a new mechanic called ink drops.** Hyperia City was the big reveal at the [Disney Lorcana TCG panel at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/17/every-disney-lorcana-tcg-reveal-from-the-d23-2026-panel/), and the name is a nod to Walt Disney’s Hyperion Studio. Now we know what is actually inside the box, plus a first look at what Ravensburger has planned for 2027. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-Lorcana-Reveals-Hyperia-City-Into-the-Inkdark-Collector-Boosters-and-Cosmic-Quest-1600x900.jpg)## What’s Inside Hyperia City This set moves the action to a city where metro meets fantasy. Glimmers catch street performances, visit shops and head out for a night on the town. Each card places its glimmer in a different part of the city, including the City Center, Wandering Straits and Old Towne Hyperia. The Marigold District is where the “Coco” glimmers live, and they are putting on a couple of street performances. Early card previews on the [official Hyperia City page](https://www.disneylorcana.com/en-US/product/hyperia-city) include Miguel Rivera and Hector Rivera as Street Musicians, an “Un Poco Loco” card and several versions of Pepita. On the edge of town is the Multidisciplinary Academy for Genius, Imagination, and Creativity, or M.A.G.I.C. for short. That is where “Big Hero 6” glimmers like Honey Lemon are experimenting with the new ink drop technology. Disney Princesses, Mickey Mouse and other returning favorites round out the set. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DLC_S14_2-Player_box_Front_EN_v2-994x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DLC_S14_Booster-Display_Open_Front-angled_EN_v2-1110x900.png)Ink drops are the set’s one new mechanic. They work as a counter that gives players a one-time-use ink to spend on playing cards from their hand or to boost other cards. “Ink drops can completely change the tempo of a game,” said Lukas Litzsinger, Lead Game Designer at Ravensburger on the Disney Lorcana TCG. “We really wanted to focus in on a single mechanic in this set, and we’re excited to see how players will experiment with using them in their decks.” The Enchanted cards follow a night-out theme, from a big concert moment to staying up late on a passion project. The two Iconic cards, the rarest in the game, use the same style. They are Mickey Mouse, Best in Town, which was first shown at D23, and Cinderella, Unintentional Icon. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DLC_S14_Flow-Wrap_Cinderella_Front_EN_v3-536x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DLC_S14_Flow-Wrap_Goofy_Front_EN_v3-536x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DLC_S14_Flow-Wrap_Miguel_Front_EN_v3-536x900.png)“There is something for everyone to enjoy in Hyperia City,” said Liz Richards, Art Director at Ravensburger. “From the engaging artwork depicting so many Dreamborn versions of Disney and Pixar characters, to the exciting possibilities of ink drops and how they are used, Hyperia City is a set that will delight Disney fans in multiple ways.” ## Hyperia City Products and Where to Buy The Prerelease Box includes an exclusive poster and promo card, and it is the product to grab if you plan to play at a prerelease event on October 16. The Illumineer’s Trove comes with eight booster packs, six damage dice and a spin-dial lore counter. Booster packs and booster display boxes will also be available. Preorders are open now at online retailers, and you can find a participating game store with the [Ravensburger store locator](https://tcg.ravensburgerplay.com/stores/search). If you are still catching up on the current story, [Attack of the Vine! arrived in July](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/24/disney-lorcana-attack-of-the-vine-is-available-now/) and closed out the year-long arc that ran through [Winterspell](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/20/disney-lorcana-next-set-winterspell-adds-darkwing-duck-and-a-new-elsa-story/) and [Wilds Unknown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/disney-lorcana-wilds-unknown-set-release-date-pixar-characters/). Hyperia City is the start of something new. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DLC_S14_Playmat_and_package_Retail_A_Stitch_snowboarding-1302x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DLC_S14_Playmat_and_package_Retail_B_Miguel_guitar-1302x900.png)## What’s Coming to Disney Lorcana in 2027 Ravensburger also shared more on Into the Inkdark, the first set of 2027. A Hades glimmer is up to something sinister deep beneath the realm of Lorcana, and his fiery plans may bring a new threat to the surface. Into the Inkdark also launches a new product called collector boosters. Like regular booster packs, they hold 12 randomized cards of all rarities. The difference is that collector boosters are the only place to find Illustrious cards, the first serialized cards in Disney Lorcana history. Each one features custom art from a popular artist in their own style, with special embellishments and a large artist credit. Every set will have six Illustrious cards, and only 23 copies of each will be printed. Collector boosters will be sold at select Ravensburger Play Hub stores and Disney Parks and stores. Then in Spring 2027, Cosmic Quest sends Illumineers into space. Expect glimmers of Ariel and Flounder, Stitch and his fellow experiments, and for the first time ever, WALL-E and EVE. Ravensburger also teased a set for late 2027 with some kind of magical mayhem attached. Focusing Hyperia City on one new mechanic is a smart move. It gives longtime players something fresh to build around without burying newer players under a pile of new rules, and “Coco” is a natural fit for a set built on music and nightlife. The Illustrious cards are a different story. With only 23 copies of each, most players will never pull one, so go into collector boosters knowing that the chase cards are built for a lucky few. The good news is that every collector booster still holds 12 regular cards, so you are not walking away empty-handed. Hyperia City prereleases on October 16, 2026 and hits shelves everywhere on October 23. 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Seth Rogen voices Launchpad McQuack, Lizzy Caplan plays Gosalyn Mallard and Lilimar joins as a brand new teen hero named Duckie, Disney announced on September 22, 2026.** ![Darkwing Duck Series Greenlit at Disney+ With Mark Hamill as Darkwing Duck](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Darkwing-Duck-Series-Greenlit-at-Disney-With-Mark-Hamill-as-Darkwing-Duck-1600x900.jpg)The new show picks up with Darkwing in a rough spot. For the last 35 years, he has been trapped in his worst nightmare, an alternate world where nobody has ever heard of his superhero career. Then a rebellious teen named Duckie shows up. She knows all about his heroic past, and she is determined to drag this ego-fueled vigilante back into the fight. Together, the two will take on old enemies like Negaduck and Megavolt and reunite with Launchpad, Gosalyn and Morgana to save the entire universe. That 35-year gap lines up with real life. The original show premiered in 1991, so the series is treating all that time away as part of the story. It also explains why Gosalyn is all grown up now, something fans first heard about back in March when [Jim Cummings shared a major Darkwing Duck reboot update](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/16/jim-cummings-drops-a-major-darkwing-duck-reboot-update-and-gosalyn-has-grown-up/). ## Full Darkwing Duck Voice Cast and Creative Team Mark Hamill, known to animation fans as the Joker in “Batman: The Animated Series” and the “Batman: Arkham” games, leads the cast as Drake Mallard aka Darkwing Duck. Seth Rogen voices Launchpad McQuack, and Lizzy Caplan of “Party Down” plays Gosalyn Mallard. Lilimar, who was part of the “Inside Out 2” cast, voices newcomer Duckie. The rest of the lineup includes Dan Stevens as Glade McTowers, Tiffany Shepis as Rosa, Kathryn Newton as Firecracker, Teo Briones as Timb, Tyler Dean Flores as Pondsy, Katie Rich of “Saturday Night Live” as Officer Shanks and Nat Faxon as Officer Webb. Newton is having a busy year, with a role in “Avengers: Doomsday” arriving in theaters this December. The series comes from Sean Tretta, a writer on “Star Trek: Picard,” and Borja Peña Gorostegui, the creator of “Lost & Crowned.” Both serve as executive producers. Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Alex McAtee and Gabby Grantham are producing for Point Grey Pictures. The Point Grey team kept their statement short. “Disney said ‘Let’s get dangerous’ and we said ‘hell yeah,'” they shared. Tad Stones, who created the original “Darkwing Duck,” consulted on the new show. “Like every other fan of the original show, I’m excited to see Darkwing getting dangerous again in a whole new series,” Stones said. “The new creative team has certainly amped up the action and comedy without forgetting the Disney heart. This series places DW in the literary tradition of Robin Hood, Zorro, and Sherlock Holmes, heroes whose lore has been reinterpreted by multiple creators in multiple mediums. They explored the core of those characters by tossing them into new eras, new relationships, and even new universes. No matter when or where, Darkwing Duck will appear in a cloud of blue smoke to grab the spotlight.” ![Jim Cummings Drops a Major Darkwing Duck Reboot Update and Gosalyn Has Grown Up](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jim-Cummings-Drops-a-Major-Darkwing-Duck-Reboot-Update-and-Gosalyn-Has-Grown-Up-1-1600x900.jpg)## A Quick Look Back at Darkwing Duck Produced by Disney Television Animation, the Emmy-nominated original ran for 91 episodes. It premiered on Disney Channel before airing on ABC and in syndication starting in 1991. The ABC run ended in 1993, syndication wrapped in 1995, and the show made a short return to syndication from 1996 to 1997. Darkwing also made his mark outside of TV. He starred in his own games for the Nintendo NES in 1992 and Game Boy in 1993, and he appeared in the Disney Afternoon comic book’s first issue in November 1994 alongside Bonkers, the Goof Troop and TaleSpin. More recently, he showed up in the [“DuckTales” reboot](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-4da7fce0-527a-41c8-b6ef-35b2aae22143), and he joined the Disney Lorcana card game this year when [the Winterspell set added Darkwing Duck](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/20/disney-lorcana-next-set-winterspell-adds-darkwing-duck-and-a-new-elsa-story/). He is still a rare find in the parks too. We got to meet Darkwing and Launchpad in person at a [Typhoon Lagoon after-hours cast member event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/05/19/after-hours-at-typhoon-lagoon-cast-member-event-with-special-characters/), and a new series could mean more chances to see them around Walt Disney World. ## What About Jim Cummings? This is the question a lot of longtime fans are going to ask first. Jim Cummings has voiced Darkwing Duck since 1991, and in March he told fans he had already recorded material connected to the reboot. Disney’s announcement lists Mark Hamill as Drake Mallard and does not mention Cummings at all. Disney has not said whether Cummings is part of the series in another role, so for now that is an open question. We will update this story if Disney shares more. Mark Hamill is a smart pick for a hero whose ego is bigger than his cape. He is one of the most respected voices in animation, and he knows how to play big and funny without losing the heart. The 35-year exile idea is clever too, because it lets the show speak to fans who grew up with Darkwing while giving new viewers a way in through Duckie. The honest catch is that for a whole generation, Jim Cummings is Darkwing. Until Disney says more about his involvement, expect that to be the part of this news fans talk about most. No premiere date has been announced yet. Until then, the original [“Darkwing Duck” series is streaming now on Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-dbcf0929-f00a-4523-8e57-ad6d582c5428). 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Toy Story 5: The Great Toy Rescue opened today, September 22, and runs through October 5, sending players on a mission to track down six missing toys the day before the film’s streaming premiere.** ![Toy Story 5 Great Toy Rescue Launches in Fortnite Ahead of Disney+ Premiere](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0_header-1536x864-1.jpg)The event centers on an island built around Bonnie’s imagination, rendered at toy height as a persistent home base players can return to between missions. From there, a Fortnite rift opens and scatters Jessie, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Rex, Hamm, and Forky across a set of creator-made islands, marking the first time Disney and Pixar have connected a Disney-branded adventure across multiple creator-made islands in [Fortnite](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/14/fortnite-confirms-sora-riku-kairi-and-roxas-for-kingdom-hearts-crossover/) at once. Each toy comes with its own rescue mission and its own minigame. Players track down a stash of paperclips to save Forky, collect coins to find Hamm, gather crayons in two-person squads to bring back Woody, repair a necklace to return Rex, collect Bullseye’s horseshoes for Jessie, and climb, leap, and outmaneuver rivals to secure batteries for Buzz Lightyear. The timing lines up with Toy Story 5 arriving on Disney+ tomorrow, September 23, after a theatrical run that crossed $1 billion worldwide. It is the latest stop in a rollout FLN has tracked closely all year, from the [full Disney Parks activation plan](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/disney-parks-just-dropped-the-full-toy-story-5-activation-plan-and-theres-a-lot-to-unpack/) to the [wave of merchandise announced during Roundup Reveal Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/27/every-toy-story-5-product-announced-during-roundup-reveal-week-2026-plus-what-got-left-out/), plus the chain-by-chain[ popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/) for anyone still chasing down a Buzz Lightyear bucket. **Our Take:** Landing a Fortnite tie in the day before the streaming premiere is a smart move, not a coincidence. It gives families a reason to be thinking about Bonnie’s room and the whole gang right when Disney wants eyes back on the app, and spreading the mission across multiple creator islands instead of one single map means a lot more players stumble into it organically. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Gaming, Pixar **Tags:** Toy Story 5 Great Toy Rescue Launches in Fortnite Ahead of Disney+ Premiere --- ### [Princess Tiana Voice Anika Noni Rose Publishes A Princess Is a Princess](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/22/princess-tiana-voice-anika-noni-rose-publishes-a-princess-is-a-princess/) **Published:** September 22, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Princess Tiana’s real-life voice just added a new title to the shelf. Anika Noni Rose’s picture book A Princess Is a Princess hit shelves today from Disney Hyperion, and this one is not a Tiana story. It is a message for any kid who has ever wondered if they fit the mold.** ![Princess Tiana Voice Anika Noni Rose Publishes A Princess Is a Princess](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/A-Princess-Is-a-Princess-1600x900.jpg)Illustrated by Jessica Gibson, the 40-page book is written in rhyme and aimed at readers ages 3 to 5. The through line is simple and repeated throughout: a princess is a princess no matter her mood, her manners, or the size of her crown. The cast includes kids of different abilities, skin tones, and personalities, from a child feeling grumpy to one feeling joyful, with one spread specifically following a character working through a low moment and finding the courage to try again. A princess is a princess no matter the time of day. A princess is a princess no matter what they say. Her worth isn’t measured by the size of her crown. Even if she’s acting silly or her smile is upside down. This is Rose’s second picture book. Her first, Tiana’s Perfect Plan, came out through Disney Hyperion in 2024 and followed the character directly, with Rose describing it as a personal project built around her own struggles with perfectionism. Rose has voiced Tiana since 2009’s The Princess and the Frog and was named a Disney Legend in 2011, and readers who have ridden through her story at Magic Kingdom already know how deep that connection runs, whether it is the [full story behind Tiana’s Bayou Adventure](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/06/03/tianas-bayou-adventure-spoilers-a-journey-through-magic-and-music-full-story-revealed/) or the [Easter eggs hidden throughout the queue](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/06/14/7-delicious-details-to-spot-in-tianas-bayou-adventure/). **[A Princess Is a Princess ](https://books.disney.com/book/a-princess-is-a-princess/)by: [Anika Noni Rose](https://books.disney.com/book-author/anika-noni-rose/)** [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/81yN20qsgKL._AC_UF10001000_QL80_-732x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/81yN20qsgKL._AC_UF10001000_QL80_.jpg) **Our Take:** Stepping outside the Tiana brand for this one is the right call. A message book about self acceptance does not need a crown or a bayou to land, and letting the theme stand on its own probably reaches more kids than another straight tie in would have. Plus, everyone can be a princess! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney PhotoPass Studio has replaced its old green screen setup with a new walk up experience called Step Into a Storybook, and it is open now, no reservation required.** ![Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs Debuts Frozen and Toy Story Storybook Sets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-PhotoPass-Studio-at-Disney-Springs-Debuts-Frozen-and-Toy-Story-Storybook-Sets-1599x900.jpg)Guests enter through what Disney is calling the Collector’s workshop, a small room lined with vintage cameras, old park photos, and travel keepsakes, including a nod to PhotoPass history tucked into the props. From there, a photographer hands over a Story Medallion tied to one of two current themes, Frozen or Toy Story, and the medallion gets placed into a glowing storybook to open the doors into that world. Choose Toy Story and you land in Andy’s room and Bonnie’s room for a set of poses built around the toy box scale of the franchise. Choose Frozen and you get Arendelle and the North Mountain, with an Olaf themed moment built in for anyone who wants to see a snowman. Photos link automatically to a My Disney Experience account, and downloads are free with an active Memory Maker or available to purchase individually, same as any other PhotoPass stop. The studio sits between Arribas Brothers and Marketplace Co-Op, a stretch of the [Marketplace we already send readers through](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/20/disney-springs-morning-guide-what-to-do-eat-and-shop-before-the-crowds-arrive/) for the district’s easiest coffee run. Current hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, though that is subject to change. The studio’s seasonal side, currently running a Mickey’s Pumpkin Patch set through our [Disney Springs Halloween coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/10/disney-springs-halloween-2026-guide/) window, stays open and unaffected by the new storybook side. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-PhotoPass-Studio-at-Disney-Springs-Debuts-Frozen-and-Toy-Story-Storybook-Sets-1-1600x900.jpg)**Our Take:** A green screen booth that most guests walked right past is now a genuine five minute detour worth building into a Disney Springs day, and it does not eat into park time since no ticket is needed here. Worth flagging too, a teaser video in the queue shows a Maleficent themed medallion that has not launched yet, which lines up neatly with the years of anticipation already built around [Magic Kingdom’s Villains Land](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/16/disney-orders-bigger-bolder-vision-for-magic-kingdoms-villains-land-original-plans-reportedly-scrapped/). We will be watching for that one. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Springs, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs Debuts Frozen and Toy Story Storybook Sets --- ### [Fact Check: Disney+ Updates Ad Terms for European Subscribers, Not the US](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/22/fact-check-disney-updates-ad-terms-for-european-subscribers-not-the-us/) **Published:** September 22, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney+ quietly rewrote a piece of its subscriber terms this month, and by the time it reached American headlines, it had turned into “[Disney+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/disney/) is putting ads on every plan.” That is not quite what happened. The actual change went out to subscribers in Europe, it does not add commercial breaks to ad-free viewing, and Disney has not sent anything similar to US customers.** ![Fact Check: Disney+ Updates Ad Terms for European Subscribers, Not the US](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Whats-New-on-Disney-in-January_-Wonder-Man-Disneyland-Handcrafted-Plus-3-New-Always-On-Channels-1600x900.jpg)##### What Actually Changed Disney updated its Subscriber Agreement effective June 18, 2026, and started emailing the new terms to customers in the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy around September 17. The new language says every subscription plan, Standard and Premium included, may carry promotional content, sponsorships, and advertisements shown before or after a movie or episode, along with ads during live programming, special events, and third-party content. Junior Mode profiles are carved out as the one exception and stay fully ad-free. The part that got lost in the retelling is what the update does not do. Mid-episode commercial breaks, the kind that interrupt a movie while you are watching it, stay limited to the Standard with Ads tier. What is actually new for Standard and Premium subscribers is smaller than the headlines suggest: trailers for other Disney titles before a show starts, sponsor messaging like a “presented by” tag, and ad breaks tied to live events. The clause itself uses the word “may,” not “will,” which means Disney is building contractual room to run more ads later rather than confirming it is doing so now. US subscribers did not receive an updated agreement. Disney’s American Subscriber Agreement, last revised in October 2025, already includes similar hedge language saying “ad-free” tiers are only generally free of commercial interruptions, with exceptions for live content and special events. Because several outlets covered the European update with broad “Disney+ adds ads to all plans” framing and left out the country and content-type details, American readers understandably assumed their own Premium plan was about to change. If you subscribe from the US, nothing changes on your plan right now. If you are in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, or Italy, expect to see more promo material and sponsor tags around your shows, not new interruptions inside them. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney+, Entertainment **Tags:** Fact Check: Disney+ Updates Ad Terms for European Subscribers, Not the US --- ### [When Calls the Heart Season 14 Adds Marilu Henner as Birdie Grant](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/21/when-calls-the-heart-season-14-adds-marilu-henner-as-birdie-grant/) **Published:** September 21, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **We finally know who raised Nathan Grant, and she sounds like a lot of fun. Marilu Henner has joined the cast of [When Calls the Heart](https://fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) Season 14 as Bernice “Birdie” Grant, Kevin McGarry’s free-spirited mother, and she is riding into Hope Valley on horseback right in time for a wedding.** ![When Calls the Heart Season 14 Adds Marilu Henner as Birdie Grant](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/When-Calls-the-Heart-Season-14-Adds-Marilu-Henner-as-Birdie-Grant-1600x900.jpg)Hallmark describes Birdie as a well traveled adventurer, most recently back from a church aid trip in Switzerland, who takes an instant liking to Elizabeth and pulls her into a hug on arrival. She would rather unwind with a schnapps and a cigar than sit through small talk, and she is optimistic, resourceful, and not above a little mischief. Her arrival lines up with the Nathan and Elizabeth wedding storyline fans have been waiting on for seasons. Henner is no stranger to Hallmark, having previously played Aida Teagarden in the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries films. In a statement to People, she called the role personal, calling herself lucky to have “the fabulous and feisty Birdie” as a part and Elizabeth as her future daughter in law on screen. She has already started filming her scenes and described the cast as close knit and welcoming. The news lands alongside Season 14’s other big story, [Lori Loughlin’s return as Abigail Stanton](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/20/first-look-at-lori-loughlins-return-to-when-calls-the-heart/), first previewed in that [shocking Season 13 finale scene](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/23/when-calls-the-heart-season-wraps-up-with-a-proposal-a-send-off-and-a-shocking-return/) and confirmed when Hallmark [renewed the series for Season 14](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/23/when-does-when-calls-the-heart-season-13-air-on-hallmark-channel/). Loughlin has since reunited with castmates in person at the [Hallmark Christmas Experience in Kansas City](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/12/hallmark-christmas-experience-2026-kansas-city/), and Hearties looking for more Hope Valley in the meantime can catch up on the prequel series through [our interview with Hope Valley 1874 star Benjamin Ayres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/hallmark-star-benjamin-ayres-talked-to-us-about-hope-valley-1874/). **Our Take:** Pairing a comedic pro like Henner with one of Hope Valley’s steadiest characters is a smart bit of casting. Nathan has always played it straight, so a mom who shows up on horseback ready for a cigar and a story is exactly the kind of contrast that tends to work on this show. Between Abigail’s return and a new character built around the wedding storyline, Season 14 is shaping up as an event season rather than a routine renewal. Season 14 is expected to premiere on Hallmark Channel in January 2027, with production underway now. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney builds each ship in large prefabricated sections called gigablocks, some weighing more than 31,000 tons, that get welded together once every piece is finished. This first section covers the ship’s midship, including the Grand Hall, with the forward section coming next and the aft section after that. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-Cruise-Lines-Newest-Ship-Hits-a-Major-Construction-Milestone-1600x900.jpg)The Grand Hall itself was revealed back at [D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) in August, themed around Moana, with a bronze statue of Moana, Pua, and Heihei set to anchor the space, layered with Polynesian-inspired finishes. Disney also showed off the ship’s exterior artwork at the same event: Woody and Buzz Lightyear sculptures etching the ship’s name into the stern with giant crayons, and a hand-painted Tinker Bell design on the bow drawn from the 1953 Peter Pan. Claire Weiss, Disney Experiences’ Portfolio Executive Creative Director, described the ship as built around the idea of belief itself, in magic, family, nature, and yourself. The Disney Believe will be the fourth ship in the newer Wish-class lineup, joining the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Destiny, and is set to sail in late 2027 with venues and entertainment drawing on Encanto, Frozen, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Moana, and The Little Mermaid. **Our take:** a gigablock floating out is not the flashiest milestone, but it is the kind of update that actually confirms a 2027 sail date is on track rather than aspirational. The character mix so far, Moana in the Grand Hall, Toy Story on the stern, Tinker Bell on the bow, is one of the more scattered combinations DCL has put on one ship, and it will be worth watching how it all reads together once more of the ship gets revealed. Disney Cruise Line will keep updating its own Ship’s Log as construction continues. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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American Nightmare Cody Rhodes, Legendary, Paramount, and the Street Fighter movie’s official Instagram accounts confirmed the design, with Cody Rhodes leaning into the resemblance to his own character. Tickets for Street Fighter go on sale Monday, September 21, ahead of the movie’s October 16, 2026 release. Legit, it is literally Guile’s hair that gets strapped to your head and gets filled with popcorn. We may have jumped the shark! Check out our ongoing coverage of **[Every Street Fighter Popcorn Bucket Announced.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/every-street-fighter-popcorn-bucket-announced-so-far-amc-regal-and-cinemark/)** **Updated 10:00 AM, September 21, 2026 – Tickets are live, and Guile’s bucket has company.** AMC’s full lineup is four pieces: the wearable Guile’s Flat-Top & Tags, a Graffiti Tin with a sound-effect spray paint keychain, a light-up Ryu’s Hadouken bucket, and a mystery topper cup. Pricing has not been announced. AMC is also part of the [Bonus Round Fan Event](https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/street-fighter-bonus-round-fan-event-85061), a preview night Thursday, October 15 at 7 PM local in select IMAX, Dolby Cinema, ScreenX, 4DX, and Premium Large Format theaters, with exclusive gifts while supplies last. ![Confirmed Street Fighter Popcorn Bucket That Looks Like WWE Star Cody Rhodes Exclusive to AMC Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Street-Fighter-Popcorn-Buckets-Rumored_-Arcade-Cabinet-and-Guile-Bust-Designs-1600x900.jpg)Other chains are catching up too. Regal has a Guile Bust, a light-up Chun-Li cup, and two combo options. Cinemark has its Arcade Cabinet Bucket and Ryu Cup. Marcus Theatres is bringing a Guile Bust and Ryu and Ken cups, and Fandango is selling a $44.99 bundle that includes a movie ticket. See our [full chain-by-chain breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/every-street-fighter-popcorn-bucket-announced-so-far-amc-regal-and-cinemark/) for everything. Cody Rhodes, Legendary, Paramount, and the Street Fighter movie’s official accounts posted the reveal together, with a caption calling the bucket “Aerodynamic. Ergonomic. Delicious.” The clip backs that up. It is not a shelf-only bust; it is a wearable-style container in the same spirit as the Mortal Kombat II Shao Kahn helmet bucket AMC and Regal sold this spring, just built around Guile’s hair instead of a helmet. The Cody Rhodes and Guile comparison has been a running wrestling joke for years: the flat top, the jawline, the whole American hero look. Landing him the role turned that joke into an actual casting choice, and now there is a bucket built around it, confirmed by Rhodes himself. That kind of built-in crossover is rare. Wrestling fans who have never touched a Street Fighter joystick have a real reason to want this one. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mothluucox6btsl2bgnz.avif) AMC has not announced a price or capacity for the bucket yet. Its closest comparison, the wearable Mortal Kombat II Shao Kahn helmet bucket, sold for $42.95 at 85 ounces, while MK2’s non-wearable arcade cabinet bucket ran $34.95. Expect the Guile bucket to land somewhere in that range once AMC opens ordering, though that is FLN’s estimate and not a confirmed price. [Street Fighter](https://www.streetfightermovie.com/) hits theaters on October 16, 2026, distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film is set in 1993, when estranged fighters Ryu and Ken Masters are pulled back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament, a brutal clash that hides a deadly conspiracy forcing them to face each other and their pasts. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image10-720x900.jpg)Popcorn bucket lineups for major releases tend to go live alongside advance ticket sales, and that is exactly what happened here. Tickets open Monday, and Cody Rhodes and the film’s own accounts confirming the bucket landed just ahead of it. Expect the rest of the confirmed lineup to surface over the next few days. We’ll keep updating this piece and our movie theater popcorn bucket hub as more Street Fighter merchandise gets confirmed. Join the Realm at fantasylandnews.com/the-realm for the alert the moment pricing and the rest of the lineup lands. Well now we know the full lineup; if you want to grab tickets, head to **[AMC](https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/street-fighter-77447)**. To be clear, this is not a rumor anymore. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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AMC’s full slate goes well past the wearable Guile bucket Cody Rhodes revealed, Fandango is selling its own bundle with a movie ticket built in, and Marcus Theatres and Regal have each confirmed multiple pieces of their own. Rhodes plays Guile in the film, and fellow WWE star Roman Reigns plays Akuma, giving the movie a built-in crossover with the wrestling audience on top of the gaming one. Advance tickets go on sale today, Monday, September 21, the same day several of these chains typically open ordering for their collectibles. **Updated 10:00 PM September 17, 2026 – Looking to purchase the Street Fighter Movie popcorn buckets right away? Swan Drive-in will have them for sale starting tonight at 10 PM EST for VIP’s and at Noon on 9/18 for the general public. Full Prices are now listed. Want to get on the Swan Drive-in VIP email? Buy something from them! Their shipping is fast and could very well be the industry’s cheapest.** Speaking of Swan Drive-in, they just dropped a **[Nightmare Before Xmas Jack Skellington Head Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/18/nightmare-before-christmas-jack-skellington-led-popcorn-bucket-swan-drive-in/)**. ![Every Street Fighter Popcorn Bucket Announced So Far: AMC, Regal, and Cinemark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Street-Fighter-Popcorn-Buckets-2026_-Full-Lineup-at-Every-Theater-Chain-1600x900.jpg)## Every Street Fighter Collectible Announced So Far - **Guile’s Flat-Top & Tags (AMC exclusive):** Wearable Guile bucket with a removable Street Fighter dog tag necklace. Price TBA - **Graffiti Tin (AMC exclusive):** Includes a spray paint keychain that presses for sound. Price TBA - **Ryu’s Hadouken (AMC exclusive):** Light-up bucket shaped like Ryu’s energy ball. Price TBA - **Cup with Mystery Topper (AMC exclusive):** Fountain drink cup topped with a random die-cast fighter figure. Price TBA - **Street Fighter Collector’s Pack ([Fandango](https://store.fandango.com/products/street-fighter-collectors-pack)):** One movie ticket, one Arcade Machine Tin Popcorn Bucket, and one Lenticular Collectible. **$44.99** - **Guile Bust (Regal, Marcus Theatres, Swan Drive-in):** $39.95 - **Ryu and Ken Bust Cups (Marcus Theatres):** Price TBA - **Collectible Combo, 130oz Tin & 44oz Cup (Regal):** Rotating fighter designs. Price TBA - **Chun-Li 28oz Light-Up Cup (Regal):** Kicking-action figure built in. Price TBA - **Player Select Premium Combo (Regal):** Arcade-style bucket and power-meter cup. Price TBA - **Arcade Cabinet Bucket (Cinemark, Swan Drive-in):** $29.99 - **Ryu Cup (Cinemark, Swan Drive-in):** Built-in straw. $19.95 - Street Fighter Double-walled spinning popcorn bucket (Swan Drive-in): $27.95 - Street Fighter Double-walled Tumbler (Swan Drive-in): $17.95 - Street Fighter Hexagonal Tin (Swan Drive-in): $17.95 - STREET FIGHTER Round Tin Design 1 (Swan Drive-in): $17.95 - STREET FIGHTER Round Tin Design 2 (Swan Drive-in): $19.95 - STREET FIGHTER Round Tin Design 3 (Swan Drive-in): $17.95 ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot_20260921-035802.Files_by_Google.png) Fandango’s $44.99 Collector’s Pack is the only confirmed price on the new pieces, and it bundles in a movie ticket on top of the merchandise. AMC, Regal, Marcus, and Cinemark have not announced pricing on their own pieces yet. For comparison, our [Mortal Kombat II collectible guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/mortal-kombat-2-popcorn-bucket-regal-amc-cinemark/) shows the wearable Shao Kahn helmet bucket sold for $42.95 at 85 ounces this spring, so expect AMC’s wearable Guile piece to land somewhere close to that once pricing goes live. [![Arcade Cabinet Bucket (Cinemark): Styled after the classic Street Fighter arcade machine.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Street-Fighter-Movie-Arcade-Cab-popcorn-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Street-Fighter-Movie-Arcade-Cab-popcorn.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Street-Fighter-Movie-Tumblers-Cups-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Street-Fighter-Movie-Tumblers-Cups.jpg)None of the three chains have announced pricing yet. For comparison, our [Mortal Kombat II collectible guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/mortal-kombat-2-popcorn-bucket-regal-amc-cinemark/) shows the wearable Shao Kahn helmet bucket sold for $42.95 at 85 ounces this spring, so expect Street Fighter’s wearable piece to land in that range as an estimate. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1000060537-870x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1000060536-900x900.png)## Tickets and the Fan Event Advance tickets go on sale Monday, September 21, which is typically when chains open ordering for their collectibles too. Street Fighter also has its own preview night, the Bonus Round Fan Event, running Thursday, October 15 at 7 PM local time in participating IMAX, Dolby Cinema, SCREENX, 4DX, and select Premium Large Format theaters nationwide, with exclusive gifts for ticketholders while supplies last. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1000060539-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1000060538-900x900.png)Street Fighter hits theaters October 16, 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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A few extra dark stretches are built into the early part of the year too, with the show going dark January 12 through 16, March 3 through 4, and May 5 through 18. Disney and Cirque du Soleil say the rest of the 2027 calendar, covering dates after June 30, will be released at a later date. The Page to Stage Signature Experience is also returning five nights a week, running after the second show each night. That add-on gets guests a backstage tour, an artist meet-and-greet, premium seating and collectible merchandise, for anyone who wants more than just a seat in the theater. Tickets for 2027 start at $69 with fees included. Both standard tickets and the Page to Stage experience can be booked now at cirquedusoleil.com/drawn-to-life or in person at the box office in Disney Springs West Side. Keep an eye out for seasonal deals too. Disney and Cirque du Soleil have leaned on discounted kids’ tickets in the past, including the $25 Cool Kids’ Summer offer earlier this year. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/6580b622149c2-1116ZP_3141MS-600x400-bf06395-1.jpg)![Drawn to Life: Free Kids' Tickets Light Up Summer at Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Drawn-to-Life-Disney-Springs-Cirque-du-Soleil-1598x900.jpg)![Cirque Week ticket offer for Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20230413_115001-1600x900.jpg)Drawn to Life has been running at Walt Disney World since November 2021, built around the story of a father and daughter and drawing from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ catalog of storytelling. The show mixes acrobatics, live choreography and new animation made specifically for the production by Disney Animation artists. Our take: a fifth season landing with the exact same schedule structure is a good sign for a show that could have easily faded after its first couple of years. Locking in dates almost a year out also gives anyone planning a 2027 Walt Disney World trip a real reason to build an evening around Disney Springs instead of treating it as an afterthought. For more ways to plan a night out at Disney Springs, check out our [Disney Springs entertainment and ticket deal roundups](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Springs **Tags:** Drawn to Life 2027 Tickets Now on Sale at Disney Springs --- ### [Can You Solve Walt Disney Imagineering New S.E.A. Character Mystery?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/21/can-you-solve-walt-disney-imagineering-new-s-e-a-character-mystery/) **Published:** September 21, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Somebody stole from the Society of Explorers and Adventurers, and Disney is letting all of us play detective to figure out who did it.** What started as a D23 2026 panel about a “newly rediscovered” S.E.A. artifact turned into an empty crate, a mysterious note, and weeks of Instagram riddles pointing toward one of Disneyland’s most famous mountains. We pulled together everything that has happened so far, from the original D23 reveal to the latest clue, so you can catch up in one place. ![Can You Solve Walt Disney Imagineering New S.E.A. Character Mystery?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sea-1600x900.jpg)## What Is the Society of Explorers and Adventurers? If you are new to S.E.A., here is the short version. The Society of Explorers and Adventurers is the in-universe organization that ties together characters like Mary Oceaneer, Dr. Albert Falls, Harrison Hightower III and Lord Henry Mystic, the fictional explorers whose fingerprints show up across attractions like Jungle Cruise, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The group traces its origins to the 1500s and the mythic Fortress Exploration, and its members spend their time chasing lost artifacts, mapping the unknown and documenting their own history. Their motto, “Exploratio continua,” roughly means “continued exploration,” which is exactly what fans have been doing for the past few weeks. ## The Empty Crate at D23 2026 At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in August, a panel of Imagineers promised something special: a crate from the S.E.A. archive, unopened for at least a century, that not even Imagineering had looked inside. When the crate was finally opened in front of the crowd, there was no artifact. Just a pile of bricks and a handwritten note. The note revealed that the real artifact had been stolen, and the thief left riddles behind as a trail. Solve the riddles, unscramble the letters they reveal, and you get the name of a brand new S.E.A. character. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SEA-Newsletter-864x1080-1-720x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SEA-Letter-864x1080-1-720x900.png)## Every Clue So Far S.E.A. Archivist Bonnie Booker has been the one feeding new riddles to the [Walt Disney Imagineering Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/waltdisneyimagineering/) page. Here is what has been solved and shared publicly: - **Riddle one** pointed fans toward Main Street, U.S.A. - **Riddle two** led to the Lilly Belle car on the Disneyland Railroad. - **Riddle three** arrived alongside a clipping from a S.E.A. newsletter dated March 1886. Between the first three riddles, fans have confirmed three letters: T, L and A. - Along the way, Bonnie shared what the clues have taught us about the thief. They were rejected from the S.E.A. at some point. They are believed to have stolen something called the “Ridge Jewel,” first mentioned in that 1886 clipping. And somehow, their trail of clues spans different time periods. - **Riddle four** came as an old typewritten poem describing a jewel found “in the caverns” with a “colorful glow,” in a town nicknamed for being “the biggest little boom.” That is a pretty direct pointer to Big Thunder Mountain’s Rainbow Caverns and the nearby town of Rainbow Ridge. - **Riddle five** tied the Ridge Jewel to Jason Chandler, a S.E.A. character already woven into Big Thunder Mountain lore, who is apparently heading back to the American Frontier for a celebration of the jewel’s discovery. As of this writing, the full name has not been unscrambled yet. Disney has only confirmed the letters T, L and A, with more riddles still expected on Instagram. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DcMEWs8kdp9/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) ## What This Could Mean for Big Thunder Mountain Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened at Magic Kingdom earlier this year with an expanded backstory built around prospector Barnabas T. Bullion and the towns of Tumbleweed and Rainbow Ridge, plus a new Rainbow Caverns scene. The fact that this scavenger hunt keeps steering fans back toward that same mountain and the same Ridge Jewel is hard to ignore. It suggests S.E.A.’s next character reveal will not just be a name on a plaque. It sounds like it is going to connect directly into the Big Thunder Mountain story Disney just finished retelling. ## Our Take This is the kind of thing Disney does well when it commits to it. A real time riddle hunt with no purchase required, solvable from your couch, that rewards the kind of fan who already has strong opinions about Fortress Exploration lore. The pacing has been smart too. Just enough given away each time to keep people guessing without giving up the answer. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disneyland, The Walt Disney Company **Tags:** Can You Solve Walt Disney Imagineering New S.E.A. Character Mystery? --- ### [First Look at Lori Loughlin's Return to When Calls The Heart and Countdown to Christmas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/20/first-look-at-lori-loughlins-return-to-when-calls-the-heart/) **Published:** September 20, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** Lori Loughlin is having a very Hallmark week. After many years absent from the network, she is back. Her brand-new Garage Sale Mysteries movie premiered last night, and during that, we got a sneak peek at her return to When Calls the Heart. Last night, [Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/30/lori-loughlin-garage-sale-mystery-returns-fall-2026/), the 17th movie in the Garage Sale Mysteries franchise, premiered. During the movie, fans were treated to Abigail Stanton’s return to Hope Valley. Today, fans got a first look at What If Christmas, coming this Countdown to Christmas season. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Xmas-1-1600x900.jpg)We first found out about Lori Loughlin’s return last year at the Hallmark Christmas Experience. We will see Lori Loughlin again at Hallmark Christmas Experience Week 3. Following that, the final scene from Season 13 was Abigail getting out of a cab in Hope Valley. We know that she will appear in 6 episodes of Season 14 of When Calls the Heart. In the clip, we see Elizabeth’s joy at seeing Abigail. Abigail tells Elizabeth that she wouldn’t miss her wedding. She is then introduced to Elizabeth’s fiancé, Nathan. Additionally, it was announced this week that Lori Loughlin is part of**[ Countdown to Christmas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/hallmarks-countdown-to-christmas-2026-starts-october-16-with-full-34-movie-schedule/)** with her all-new Christmas movie, What If Christmas. She will star opposite Tom Cavanagh, and it will premiere on October 25th. What If Christmas is the story of Erin, who has always supported her heart surgeon husband, Adam’s career by organizing the hospital’s Christmas charity galas. However, when he moves to a new hospital, her help is no longer needed. Feeling lost and without a purpose back in New York City, her long-suppressed regrets over giving up her dream of pursuing fashion design start bubbling up. When Erin is given a peculiar heart-shaped Christmas ornament, she wakes up in an alternate reality where she’s a world-famous fashion designer. As she “meets” and attends Christmas events with alternate universe Adam, she realizes that while her fashion dreams came true, it’s lonely at the top. While working on a way to bring more charity and heart to her fashion empire, she learns that her dream life and love were always right in front of her – if only she finds the heart and courage to ask. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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We look forward to watching and reviewing all 34 movies. Then there are some things missing. Looking at You, Finding Mr. Christmas. We are not getting Season 3 of Finding Mr. Christmas. We are getting the dream team of Jonathan Bennett and Melissa Peterman in **[The Hallmark Christmas Experience: A Hometown Holiday.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/12/hallmark-christmas-experience-2026-kansas-city/)** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Heres-a-Look-at-What-We-are-Most-Excited-for-in-Countdown-To-Christmas-1-1600x900.jpg)### **Let’s take a look at what we are most excited for!** **[Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/hallmarks-holiday-ever-after-a-disney-world-wish-come-true-reveals-whos-playing-who/)** (starring Lacey Chabert, Travis Van Winkle, Christy Carlson Romano, Richard Kind). Obviously, this is the number one movie we are waiting for. Fantasy Land News covers Hallmark Channel and Disney Parks, and this is the perfect blend of everything we cover and love. Premieres November 28th ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Heres-a-Look-at-What-We-are-Most-Excited-for-in-Countdown-To-Christmas-1600x900.jpg)**[A Grand Biltmore Christmas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/new-first-look-at-a-grand-biltmore-christmas-watch-the-trailer-now/)** (starring Holland Roden, Niall Matter, and Andie MacDowell). I’ve been looking forward to this since I’m a huge fan of the original classic. Time travel is usually not a bad idea for me. This time, we flip back and forth from 1895 to 1915 to the present day. The hourglass is back! Premieres December 5th. **The Nights Before Christmas** (starring Tyler Hynes and Laci J Mailey). Again, a time plot. We love a time loop, à la Groundhog Day or Round and Round. One Christmas Eve, Marty, whose life is in a bit of a rut, finds himself wishing he had more time. Thanks to some holiday magic, he awakes the next morning to discover it’s Christmas Eve – again. I’m a Tyler Hynes fan, and I am a fan of Laci J Mailey. This should be a great movie. Premieres November 14th ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NightsbeforeDanishChristmas-1600x900.jpg)**A Danish Christmas** (starring Emilie Ullerup and Corey Sevier). I love a European movie. I’m happy to see Emilie Ullerup back in Countdown to Christmas. This is the second in a row with an O’Brien sister. I love Chesapeake Shores. This movie allows Emilie to embrace and celebrate her Danish heritage. Marie returns home to Copenhagen to spend the holidays with her family and puts herself to work at their inn. When Ryan checks in, a case of mistaken identity leads Marie to believe he’s a travel writer. Premieres November 1st. **What If Christmas** (starring **[Lori Loughlin](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/tag/jennifer-shannon-lori-loughlin-is-back-in-garage-sale-mysteries-murder-takes-the-stage/)** and Tom Cavanagh). Lori’s back! In this movie, we get an alternate reality movie. What if? I usually am here for this trope and hope that this won’t disappoint. Erin has always supported her heart surgeon husband Adam’s (Cavanagh) career by organizing the hospital’s Christmas charity galas. However, when he moves to a new hospital, her help is no longer needed. Feeling lost and without a purpose back in New York City, her long-suppressed regrets over giving up her dream of pursuing fashion design start bubbling up. When Erin is given a peculiar heart-shaped Christmas ornament, she wakes up in an alternate reality where she’s a world-famous fashion designer. Premieres October 25th. **Double Booked for the Holidays** (Rachael Leigh Cook, Owain Yeoman, Stephen Hagan). Rachel Leigh Cook is playing twins!!!! More importantly, it’s a trip to Wales. I’ve already mentioned that I love a European movie, but Wales has my heart. So I’m sat for this one. There’s only one thing identical twins, quiet and bookish Abigail and globe-trotting event planner Charlie, agree on is that this first Christmas without their mom will be difficult. When they unexpectedly get a last-minute chance to travel to Wales and spend a week running the Story Shoppe, an AirBnb/bookshop in Hay-on-Wye, they jump at the opportunity. Premieres November 22nd ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/whatifdoublebooked-1600x900.jpg)**Return to Santa** (starring Paul Campbell and Rachel Boston), let’s be real. Have they ever been in bad movies? These two were fantastic when they starred opposite each other in Dating the Delaneys. I have high hopes for this. Hopeful and dreamy eight-year-old Jake writes a letter to Santa with all his most fantastical wishes. But when the letter gets lost in the North Pole, young Jake wakes up disappointed and no longer a believer. Decades later, Santa discovers the misplaced letter and immediately sets out to make things right. Now an adult, Jake’s life is about to get turned upside down when the appearance of his childhood wishes clashes with his practical life. All while his childhood best friend Julie unexpectedly moved back to town. As Santa continues to check off Jake’s list, Jake and Julie combine forces to anticipate each new wish’s chaotic consequences, all while growing closer to each other – and possibly leading Jake closer to his most important childhood dream. **Mistletoe and Mimosas** (starring **[Tamera Mowry-Housley](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/31/haunted-harmony-mysteries-key-to-the-castle-delivers-romance-specters-and-sleuthing/)** and Kristoffer Polaha and Jennifer Robertson). This pairing could be one of the best of the season. Their ability to play both serious and comedic roles could make this movie shine. Claire Bennett is a successful business consultant in Manhattan who unexpectedly inherits her beloved Uncle Lou’s Christmas-themed bar, The Tipsy Reindeer, in upstate New York. When she returns, Claire discovers the bar comes with high debt – her Uncle Lou was overly generous to people in town while the booming business of Algorithm, an upscale and trendy new club, added insult to injury. She intends to turn things around before Christmas and sell to someone who will preserve her uncle’s legacy and then return to her life in the city. Claire meets Zach, Algorithm’s part owner and manager, who tells her they want to buy The Tipsy Reindeer so they can expand. Claire bristles at the proposition, and they agree to face off in a 12 Days of Christmas-inspired series of festive events to see who can bring in the most business – if Claire wins, Zach will use his contacts to find the right buyer, but if Zach emerges victorious, Claire agrees to consider Algorithm’s offer. As they compete over the course of the 12 days, their attraction is undeniable. Rivalry leads to romance, and the two are faced with figuring out how their shifting priorities might somehow lead them down the same road, together. Premieres November 15th. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/eightmimosas-1600x900.jpg)**Eight Nights for Love** (starring Dan Jeannotte and Hunter King), our lone Hanukkah movie this season, looks to be fantastic. Again, a time-travel type of movie. Hannah, who works for a large auction house in New York City, is excited for her best friend Ethan to return home for a visit during Hanukkah and is looking forward to some much-needed time off from work. That plan is short-lived when Ethan shares the news that he’s convinced the daughter of his wealthy boss to use Hannah’s auction house to sell their family’s collection of Judaica, with the condition that Hannah handles the sale. Complicating her holiday further, she meets the mysterious Pearl, who gifts her with an antique menorah that is anything but ordinary, as it takes her back to different times of her life each night of Hanukkah, with Pearl as her guide. Premieres November 29th. **Hearts All Aglow** (starring Mishael Morgan, B.J. Britt, and Holly Robinson Peete). This lineup of stars is bringing me to this movie. I’m super happy to see Holly Robinson Peete again. It’s been a minute since we saw her, and yes please, bring her back. Mari is a fiercely intelligent music historian who manages to get an invite to the annual Christmas gala for the local music museum and has one goal: secure an interview with Tasha, the legendary Grammy Award-winning singer, record producer, and the museum’s founder. Mari has to summon the courage to ask the mogul who rarely does interviews these days for this favor, which proves more difficult than anticipated. Also crashing the gala is Julian, a polished and perpetually busy New York attorney on a mission of his own – his late mother received the autograph of Nat King Cole on a piece of sheet music when she was a young girl, and he regrettably donated this treasured piece of family history to the DuPree Museum while emotionally numb in the aftermath of his mother’s death. Premieres December 18th. **The Christmas Eve Feast** (starring Daniela Monet and Kevin McGarry). This movie is executive produced by celebrity chef Giada DeLaurentiis. As an Italian, this movie speaks to my childhood Christmas memories. Silvana “Silvy” Gianetti is disillusioned with her job as the Executive Chef at a swanky restaurant in New York. Growing up in a large and loving Italian-American family, Silvy is drawn to the food and comfort of her home. When her beloved Nonna suffers a minor wrist injury, Silvy is called back home to Boston’s Italian North End to prepare the family’s beloved “Feast of the Seven Fishes” Christmas Eve dinner. As she preps for the big feast, her family is joined by Ethan, a photographer who is documenting different family traditions around town and who’s become close to her Nonna. After a rocky start with Ethan, things begin to heat up as Silvy grows to appreciate the heart and soul he puts into capturing the magic of the little moments, and a romance could be simmering. Every day leading up to Christmas Eve, Silvy gathers in the kitchen with her Nonna, mom, and aunt to prepare the pasta, struffoli, and other Italian classics near and dear to Silvy’s heart. This special family time reminds her of the kind of cooking that truly brings her joy and leads Silvy to rethink where she belongs and get a clear picture of who should be by her side. The number of movies is up this year to 34 new original movies. While this is just a look at what we are excited for, we are looking forward to watching every single movie. I have enjoyed both Holiday Touchdown movies, and the Bears one looks like a lot of fun. Nikki DeLoach, Erin Cahill, Andrew Walker, and Jonathan Bennett are never bad ideas. These are just the movies we chose to highlight right off the bat. There are some I’m skeptical about but we will give all of these a fair shot! We know that during Countdown to Christmas, there will be the Hallmark Christmas Cruise and the Hallmark Christmas Experience. Fantasy Land News will be attending both events this year. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Starting at 9 p.m., the space shifts to a 21-and-up crowd for live music, with the genre changing nightly. Disney describes the food as shareable, Italian-American-inspired bites alongside classic boardwalk treats, matching the small plates and specialty cocktails FLN [first detailed back in September](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/01/hurly-burly-boardwalk-opening-wdw-55th-anniversary/), when the opening date and first-look menu were announced. Landing on October 1, the exact day Walt Disney World turns 55, keeps Hurly-Burly in the same anniversary-day launch club as Steakhouse 71 back in 2021. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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He joins Disney as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer effective October 2, reporting directly to D’Amaro. Anand most recently served as CEO of Character.AI, and a number of that company’s technical team are expected to join Disney alongside him. Before Character.AI, he was President and Chief Product Officer at Brex, held several leadership roles at Meta including Vice President of Ads and Business Products, and spent 15 years at Microsoft, where he was part of the team that built the Azure platform. In his new role, Anand will oversee enterprise technology, infrastructure, data, AI platforms, product, and engineering across Disney’s segment technology teams. D’Amaro described him as “technical and product-minded, with sharp instincts for what fans actually want,” tying the hire directly to Disney’s push to deepen its direct relationships with fans through a more connected Disney+ experience. The day before, on September 17, Disney announced that Adam Smith would become Chairman, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment, overseeing Disney+ and Hulu globally, including product, engineering, advertising technology, programming strategy, viewer experience, partnerships, and data and analytics. Smith joined Disney in 2024 and most recently served as Co-President, Direct-to-Consumer and Chief Product and Technology Officer for Disney Entertainment and ESPN, following more than 20 years at Google and YouTube. Alongside Smith’s promotion, Joe Earley moves into a newly created role as President, Disney Entertainment Television Franchise and Content Strategy, where he will lead the strategic development of Disney Entertainment Television’s franchises and oversee content and production for international originals. Earley joined Disney in 2019 ahead of the original Disney+ launch and was named President of Hulu in 2022. Taken together, the two announcements put fresh leadership over both the technical backbone and the day to day streaming strategy of Disney’s direct-to-consumer business in the same week, all reporting up through Dana Walden and D’Amaro. It’s the latest in a string of senior leadership moves across the company this year, following the [Disney Experiences leadership shuffle that installed Joe Schott as Walt Disney World President](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/18/disney-experiences-names-new-president-for-walt-disney-world-resort/) back in May. For a company that has been vocal about making Disney+ the connection point for fans across its parks, movies, and merchandise, hiring a Chief Technology Officer with an AI and infrastructure background while simultaneously elevating the executive running Disney+ and Hulu day to day is not a coincidence of timing, it is a signal of where Disney intends to invest next. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** The Walt Disney Company **Tags:** Karandeep Anand Adam Smith The Walt Disney Company, The Walt Disney Company Announces New CTO and Streaming Leadership Shakeup --- ### [Welcome Back, Jennifer Shannon! Lori Loughlin is Back in Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/19/welcome-back-jennifer-shannon-lori-loughlin-is-back-in-garage-sale-mysteries-murder-takes-the-stage/) **Published:** September 19, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** Fall into Love is rolling on with a brand new Hallmark Mystery movie. Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage premieres tonight on Hallmark Channel and will be available to stream tomorrow on Hallmark+. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Welcome-Back-Jennifer-Shannon-Lori-Loughlin-is-Back-in-Garage-Sale-Mysteries_-Murder-Takes-the-Sta-1600x900.jpg)Jennifer Shannon is back and solving another murder. **[Lori Loughlin ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/12/hallmark-christmas-experience-2026-kansas-city/)**returns to Hallmark Channel for the 17th Garage Sale Mystery movie. Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage is the story of one of the members of Jennifer Shannon’s true-crime book club who is murdered during the group’s reenactment of the Lizzie Borden case. ![Welcome Back, Jennifer Shannon! Lori Loughlin is Back in Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/gsm4.webp)There is one mystery that Jennifer Shannon cannot solve, and that is the infamous Lizzie Borden case. But when a murder happens while reenacting the Borden murders, who else but Jennifer Shannon can solve it? Fans have been clamoring for more Garage Sale Mysteries for years, and Hallmark and Lori Loughlin answered the call. 2026 marks Lori Loughlin’s return to the network after several years away. Lori not only returns for Garage Sale Mysteries, but she will also star in the **[Countdown to Christmas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/hallmarks-countdown-to-christmas-2026-starts-october-16-with-full-34-movie-schedule/)** movie, What If Christmas with Tom Cavanagh. As a longtime fan of Lori Loughlin, I’m not unhappy to have her back where she belongs on Hallmark Channel. Murder Takes the Stage brings your favorite characters back together. The whole Shannon family, Dani, and Detective Frank Lynwood are all back to support Jennifer as she solves the murder of her book club friend and reenactor. Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, Steve Bacic, Kevin O’Grady, Connor Stanhope, and Eva Bourne all reprise their roles. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/gsmc.webp)![Welcome Back, Jennifer Shannon! Lori Loughlin is Back in Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/gsmb.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/gsm5.webp)After years away, you’d think some of the charm would disappear. You’d be wrong. The charm is evident from the first scene to the last. The little nods to being away are charming. The comments when, of course, Jennifer finds a body. Still endearing. Steve Bacic shines as the supportive and protective husband, Jason Shannon. Kevin O’Grady and his frustration that Jennifer is always the one finding bodies. Sarah Strange continues to make the quirky and artsy Dani her own. This cast is so finely in tune with each other that it felt like no time had passed between the last movie and this one. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/gsmk3.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/gsm2.webp)![Welcome Back, Jennifer Shannon! Lori Loughlin is Back in Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/gsm1.webp)This case takes a murder inside a real-life murder mystery. The movie presents the two sides of the Lizzie Borden case. Is Lizzie guilty, or is Lizzie an innocent person? Jennifer claims it’s unsolvable. The reenactment takes place in a creaky Victorian B&B and features fancy period costumes. Are the Lizzie artifacts real or bogus? Who is murdered during this reenactment and why? This movie is fun if you like cozy murder mysteries and the Hallmark approach. If this is your first time watching a Garage Sale Mystery movie, you can certainly start here. But do yourself a favor and go to Hallmark+ and watch the entire collection. There are 16 other Garage Sale Mystery movies. These are some of my favorite and go-to Hallmark movies to watch. Check out the rest of Fall Into Love and all of our past reviews on our Hallmark Hub: [Hallmark Channel 2026 – Movies, Shows, Schedule, and News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) ## Welcome Back, Jennifer Shannon! 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Lori Loughlin is Back in Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage, Lori Loughlin, Welcome Back --- ### [Sarah Drew & Peter Mooney Announced Mistletoe Murders Season 3 on Hallmark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/20/sarah-drew-peter-mooney-announced-mistletoe-murders-season-3-on-hallmark/) **Published:** February 20, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** Sarah Drew & Peter Mooney Announced Mistletoe Murders Season 3 on Hallmark. With her new Loveuary movie, ‘**[The Stars Between Us](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/20/loveuary-continues-with-the-stars-between-us-on-hallmark-channel/)**‘ premiering tomorrow, Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney met up in an Instagram reel to announce that there will be a new season of the Hallmark Channel hit mystery series, ‘Mistletoe Murders.’A Classic Hallmark Channel whodunnit returns for season 3, and we are here for it! We have watched from the start and are glad to see the stars returning. The timing of this announcement was perfect since fans had been online speculating that Hallmark may not be doing as many Mystery shows, and this once again proves: do not believe everything you see online. Our hope for season 3 is that we get more of Emily’s backstory since she is in hiding from Chimera. We are invested in her story, and now we need to know more since season 2 of Mistletoe Murders ended on a cliffhanger. **[Mistletoe Murders](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/mistletoe-murders/mistletoe-murders-season-2)** seasons one and two are currently available to stream on Hallmark+. ![Sarah Drew & Peter Mooney Announced Mistletoe Murders Season 3 on Hallmark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mistletoe4-1600x900.jpg)In the official Press Release from Hallmark, they went on to say: Hallmark Media is proud to announce the renewal of fan-favorite mystery series **Mistletoe Murders***,* returning for a third season. **Sarah Drew** (Grey’s Anatomy), who also serves as executive producer, stars as Emily Lane, a small-town shop owner with a secret past. From Lionsgate Canada and Headspinner Productions, the series also stars **Peter Mooney** (Rookie Blue) as local detective Sam Wilner. Mistletoe Murders season three is set to begin production later this year and will premiere during Hallmark’s annual [**Countdown to Christmas**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/17/whats-new-for-hallmark-channels-countdown-to-christmas-2025/ "What’s New For Hallmark Channel’s ‘Countdown To Christmas’ 2025") programming event. Mistletoe Murders follows Emily Lane, the outwardly friendly and optimistic shop owner of a charming, year-round Christmas-themed store, who has been harboring a big secret. Residing in the quaint tourist town of Fletcher’s Grove, Emily finds herself compelled to investigate not-so-quaint local murders. As Emily works with Detective Sam Wilner, a smart local cop, he discovers that the bigger mystery is Emily herself. Season two ended on a thrilling cliffhanger, leaving the stakes for Emily and Sam higher than ever. “Mistletoe Murders embodies so many of the elements viewers turn to Hallmark for: romance, community, and Christmas wrapped within a cozy mystery,” began Michelle Vicary, Head of Programming, Hallmark Media. “Over two seasons, viewer response to this series has been overwhelmingly positive, and we cannot wait to bring them back to Fletcher’s Grove and to continue to reveal the backstory that has made Emily Lane one of the most enigmatic characters on television.” “Season three of *Mistletoe Murders* represents everything we love about working with Hallmark: a shared commitment to entertaining storytelling, beloved characters, and holiday magic that resonates with audiences year after year,” said Jocelyn Hamilton, President, Television, Lionsgate Canada. “We’re thrilled to continue our partnership and to keep expanding this world, delivering more of the mystery, heart, and festive charm that fans have come to expect from the franchise.” “Two things I can’t seem to get enough of are Christmas and murder mysteries… so having the opportunity to continue to tell the story of Emily Lane is one of the great joys of my life,” adds Ken Cuperus, Showrunner and Executive Producer, *Mistletoe Murders*. “Hallmark fans have really come through for us in a big way, and I’m so excited to deliver more of what they love in season three. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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The mystery series returns Thursday, November 5, ahead of that weekend’s slate of new Countdown to Christmas movies, with new episodes available to stream the next day on Hallmark+.** ![Mistletoe Murders Season 3 Premieres Thursday, November 5 on Hallmark ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mistletoe4-1600x900.jpg)Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney are both back as Emily Lane and Detective Sam Wilner, continuing the whodunnit franchise Hallmark first confirmed for a third season back in February, which FLN [covered when Drew and Mooney made the announcement themselves](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/20/sarah-drew-peter-mooney-announced-mistletoe-murders-season-3-on-hallmark/). That piece has the full rundown on the cast, the Fletcher’s Grove setting, and the season two cliffhanger fans have been waiting to see resolved, including where things stand with Emily’s secret past. Giving Mistletoe Murders its own Thursday night ahead of the weekend movie block keeps the series in the same programming slot Hallmark used for season two, and signals the network still sees it as a flagship piece of the Countdown to Christmas lineup rather than a side attraction. With a premiere date now confirmed, the bigger question becomes how much of Emily’s backstory season three actually answers, and how quickly. “As we celebrated Hallmark Channel’s 25th birthday last month I can’t help but reflect on the way *Countdown to Christmas* has evolved since its first year,” remarked Michelle Vicary, Head of Programming, Hallmark Media. “We’ve progressed from a schedule of daily Christmas movie marathons and four original movies to our robust 24/7 holiday programming across 10 weeks, featuring 34 original movie premieres and one original series with our hit *Mistletoe Murders*, now it its third season. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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You can order the Jack Skellington LED popcorn bucket directly from Swan Drive-In once public sales go live. Swan Drive-In says the studio officially licenses the bucket and will ship on or before September 28, so it should land in fans’ hands well before Halloween. Santa Jack’s Head popcorn bucket holds 85 oz. **Updated 4:45 PM est Sept 18, 2026** – Originally priced at $39.99, Swan Drive-In was able to figure a way to save guests an extra $5.00, and the new price reflects that change. For anyone who ordered earlier today, a $5 credit will be issued! Check out: [Tom Cruise Shows Off Digger’s Boot Popcorn Bucket on The Tonight Show!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/19/digger-popcorn-bucket-tom-cruise-tonight-show/) ![Swan Drive-In Debuts Jack Skellington LED Popcorn Bucket for The Nightmare Before Christmas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Swan-Drive-In-Debuts-Jack-Skellington-LED-Popcorn-Bucket-for-The-Nightmare-Before-Christmas-1600x900.jpg)This is the kind of early drop we watch closely. Swan Drive-In has a habit of getting exclusive or first-look merchandise out the door before the major chains reveal their own lineups, and it was the same story yesterday when [we rounded up the Street Fighter popcorn buckets coming to AMC, Regal, and Cinemark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/every-street-fighter-popcorn-bucket-announced-so-far-amc-regal-and-cinemark/). A Jack Skellington bucket showing up at Swan Drive-In now is a good early signal that AMC, Regal, and Cinemark could have their own Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise closer to the film’s return. As for that return, Disney re-releases The Nightmare Before Christmas in theaters most years around Halloween, and the exact date has moved around. It came back October 11 in 2024 and October 17 in 2025. As of publication, we have not found a confirmed nationwide 2026 date from AMC, Regal, or Cinemark, so treat any specific October date you see going around, including October 11, as unconfirmed for this year until one of the major chains or Disney itself locks it in. What’s this? What’s this?? There’s popcorn everywhere! Relive the night Jack Skellington made Christmas his own with this sculpted popcorn bucket, modeled after the Pumpkin King himself, adorned with his iconic Sandy Claws hat. Pull back the hat to reveal your favorite movie snack… before the creatures of Halloween Town fill it with their own brand of holiday cheer! Turn on the LED function, and watch Jack’s mischievous grin glow so bright it can guide your movie night tonight. **Order the [Jack Skellington LED popcorn bucket directly from Swan Drive-In](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/the-nightmare-before-christmas/)!** Our take: a $39.95 light-up bucket from a single drive-in is a small purchase, but it is exactly the kind of tell that tells us where to look next. If you collect theater merchandise, this is a low-risk way to get an exclusive before the bigger chains catch up, and it is worth ordering the moment public sales open at 3 pm EST if you want to guarantee shipping by the 28th. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Swan-THE-NIGHTMARE-BEFORE-CHRISTMAS-Jack-Skellington-LED-Popcorn-Bucket-LED-OFF-scaled-1-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Swan-THE-NIGHTMARE-BEFORE-CHRISTMAS-Jack-Skellington-LED-Popcorn-Bucket-LED-ON-scaled-1-900x900.png) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Swan%20Drive-In%20Debuts%20Jack%20Skellington%20LED%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20for%20The%20Nightmare%20Before%20Christmas&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Swan%20Drive-In%20Debuts%20Jack%20Skellington%20LED%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20for%20The%20Nightmare%20Before%20Christmas "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Swan Drive-In Debuts Jack Skellington LED Popcorn Bucket for The Nightmare Before Christmas --- ### [Tom Cruise Shows Off Digger's Boot Popcorn Bucket on The Tonight Show](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/19/digger-popcorn-bucket-tom-cruise-tonight-show/) **Published:** September 19, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Movie theater popcorn buckets have had morning shows talking about them before, but nothing quite like this. During his September 17 appearance on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon*, Tom Cruise, IMAX, and Fallon gave every single person in the studio audience their own Digger boot-shaped popcorn bucket, filled with popcorn, in what may be the single biggest moment the popcorn bucket collecting world has ever gotten.** ![Tom Cruise Shows Off Digger's Boot Popcorn Bucket on The Tonight Show](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tom-Cruise-Shows-Off-Diggers-Boot-Popcorn-Bucket-on-The-Tonight-Show-1600x889.jpg)We’ve seen this trend get media attention before. Last year, *Good Morning America* and a handful of other morning shows started covering the bucket craze as a story in its own right, talking about the designs and the lines they draw at theaters. That coverage treated buckets as a curiosity to report on from the outside. This is different. Cruise, IMAX, and Fallon did not just talk about the bucket; they sent an entire studio audience home with one apiece. When arguably the biggest movie star working today, paired with a major exhibitor, puts a collectible directly in hundreds of hands on one of the most watched shows on television, that is not a theater chain’s marketing team pushing a novelty item anymore. That is a collectible getting validated by the exact kind of star power that used to have nothing to do with concession stand merchandise, and it is putting real Digger boot buckets into circulation two weeks before the film even opens. The bucket itself is the one FLN [first reported on September 14](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/14/digger-popcorn-buckets-boot-and-tin-tom-cruise-movie/), still listed by Warner Bros. as “coming soon” with no confirmed price. Cruise’s appearance also included a human-sized “Claw Machine Challenge” against Fallon, complete with a hidden golden shovel as the instant win nodding to his character’s name, and Fallon surprising two audience members with tickets to see the film. The segment marked the first real footage released from *Digger*, showing Cruise transformed into Digger Rockwell. Those moments matter for the film’s promotional push, but they are not what makes this a story for collectors. The buckets that went home with the entire audience are. It is hard to point to a comparable moment. Popcorn buckets have gone viral on their own plenty of times over the past couple of years, driven by fans in line at theaters and secondhand listings online, not by a star and a major exhibitor giving hundreds of them away in one taping. If this is the new bar for how far a studio will go to promote a bucket, expect every chain paying attention to take notice. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/815268155_1612812723873414_4204119885820877514_n-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/808462307_1419052100331464_5925298763114081129_n-720x900.jpg)*Digger* opens in theaters and IMAX across North America on October 2. FLN is tracking every confirmed sighting of the boot bucket chain by chain on our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/), including confirmations already in from Harkins, Regal, and Cinemark. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Beyond the movies themselves, Hallmark is building out a full slate of real-world events this season. The already-announced Hallmark Christmas Cruise runs October 23 through 27, and the Hallmark Christmas Experience returns to Kansas City every weekend from Thanksgiving through Christmas. New this year is a three-city **[Jingle Stop Tour visiting Chicago, Orlando, and Asheville](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/hallmarks-jingle-stop-tour-orlando-stop-likely-landing-at-disney-springs/)**, North Carolina, the filming locations behind Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, and A Grand Biltmore Christmas respectively. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hallmarks-Countdown-to-Christmas-2026-Starts-October-16-With-Full-34-Movie-Schedule-1600x898.jpg)We’ve been tracking Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True since [Hallmark first announced the collaboration back in December 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/01/hallmark-and-disney-world-team-up-for-first-ever-original-christmas-movie/), through [filming wrapping at Walt Disney World in January](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/28/filming-wraps-at-walt-disney-world-for-hallmarks-landmark-lacey-chabert-holiday-movie/), [the first poster in April](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-poster/), [the first trailer in July](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-trailer/), and most recently [the full cast breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/hallmarks-holiday-ever-after-a-disney-world-wish-come-true-reveals-whos-playing-who/). Our [Hallmark Channel hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) tracks the entire Countdown to Christmas lineup. **Here’s the full schedule. All movies air at 8 p.m. ET/PT and stream the next day on Hallmark+ unless otherwise noted:** - **Friday, October 16** — ‘Tis the Season for Setups (Amanda Schull, Victor Webster, Barbara Niven) - **Saturday, October 17** — Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story (Lyndsy Fonseca, Robert Buckley, Marsha Mason, Barbara Alyn Woods, Khary Payton) - **Sunday, October 18** — Mr. & Mrs. Christmas (Brendan Penny, Pascale Hutton) - **Friday, October 23** — Winter Wonderlanes (Ashley Newbrough, Franco Lo Presti) - **Saturday, October 24** — Forgotten Holiday (Janel Parrish, Daniel Lissing) - **Sunday, October 25** — What If Christmas (Lori Loughlin, Tom Cavanagh) - **Friday, October 30** — Who’s Coming for Christmas? (Rhiannon Fish, Jake Foy, Mila Morgan) - **Saturday, October 31** — Adopting St. Nick (Amy Groening, Michael Rady) - **Sunday, November 1** — A Danish Christmas (Emilie Ullerup, Corey Sevier) - **Thursday, November 5** — Mistletoe Murders Season 3 (Sarah Drew, Peter Mooney, Sierra Marilyn Riley) - **Friday, November 6** — Merry Memories (Lindura, Brendan Morgan) - **Saturday, November 7** — Holiday Unplugged (Nikki DeLoach, Juan Pablo Di Pace) - **Sunday, November 8** — A Season of Promises (Brooke D’Orsay, Ali Liebert, James Denton) - **Friday, November 13** — My Christmas Cowboy (Amy Acker, Luke Macfarlane, Sara Canning) - **Saturday, November 14** — The Nights Before Christmas (Tyler Hynes, Laci J Mailey) - **Sunday, November 15** — Mistletoe and Mimosas (Tamera Mowry-Housley, Kristoffer Polaha, Jennifer Robertson) - **Friday, November 20** — Our Holiday Playbook (Taylor Cole, Charles Michael Davis) - **Saturday, November 21** — Christmas in Blue Dog Valley (Erin Cahill, Andrew Walker) - **Sunday, November 22** — Double Booked for the Holidays (Rachael Leigh Cook, Owain Yeoman, Stephen Hagan) - **Thursday, November 26** — Christmas Delivered (Autumn Reeser, Wes Brown, Linda Darlow) - **Friday, November 27, 6 p.m.** — The Christmas Eve Feast (Daniella Monet, Kevin McGarry, executive produced by Giada De Laurentiis) - **Friday, November 27, 8 p.m.** — Return to Santa (Paul Campbell, Rachel Boston) - **Saturday, November 28, 6 p.m.** — The Most Wonderful Secret (Tammin Sursok, Peter Porte) - **Saturday, November 28, 8 p.m.** — Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True (Lacey Chabert, Travis Van Winkle, Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Durfee, Asher Alexander, Taegen Burns) - **Sunday, November 29, 6 p.m.** — Eight Nights for Love (Hunter King, Dan Jeannotte) - **Sunday, November 29, 8 p.m.** — Miles to Christmas (Ashley Williams, Steve Lund, Alison Sweeney) - **Friday, December 4** — The Snowflake Effect (Heather Hemmens, Mark Ghanimé) - **Saturday, December 5** — A Grand Biltmore Christmas (Holland Roden, Niall Matter, Andie MacDowell, James Trevena, Jonathan Frakes, Rachel Boston, Wes Brown) - **Saturday, December 5, 10 p.m.** — The Hallmark Christmas Experience: A Hometown Holiday, a special hosted by Jonathan Bennett and Melissa Peterman - **Sunday, December 6** — An Angel in My Stocking (Fiona Gubelmann, Marco Grazzini, Nancy Robertson) - **Friday, December 11** — Christmas in Canterbury (Jessy Schram, Will Kemp) - **Saturday, December 12** — Snow Globe Town (Kimberley Sustad, Scott Michael Foster) - **Sunday, December 13** — Noelle Nomads (Benjamin Ayres, Torrey DeVitto) - **Friday, December 18** — Hearts All Aglow (Mishael Morgan, B.J. Britt, Holly Robinson Peete) - **Saturday, December 19** — Barking All the Way (Ian Harding, Tori Anderson) - **Sunday, December 20** — Save the Date for Christmas (Jonathan Bennett, Italia Ricci) [![Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas 2026 Starts October 16 With Full 34-Movie Schedule](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/813692416_1025678700467763_60202925760880373_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/813692416_1025678700467763_60202925760880373_n.jpg)Spacing Holiday Touchdown, Holiday Ever After, and A Grand Biltmore Christmas roughly two weeks apart, and now building an entire tour around those same three cities, looks like a deliberate fix for a real criticism of recent seasons, where one heavily promoted movie tends to swallow attention that other genuinely good releases needed to find their audience. Giving each of the three its own weekend and its own live event gives the rest of a genuinely massive 34-movie schedule room to actually get noticed. Chabert’s role in Holiday Ever After lines up with another big moment for her this season. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Follow the pattern of the other two stops, though, and the Orlando location isn’t much of a mystery at all. All signs point to Disney Springs.** We covered the [full Countdown to Christmas 2026 schedule](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/hallmark-countdown-to-christmas-2026-full-schedule/) when Hallmark confirmed the tour alongside all 34 movies this week, and we’ve been tracking the Disney Springs side of this story since Hallmark first revealed its [holiday pop-up shop at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/17/first-look-hallmarks-disney-springs-pop-up-shop-revealed-at-d23-2026/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hallmarks-Jingle-Stop-Tour-Orlando-Stop-Likely-Landing-at-Disney-Springs-1-1600x900.jpg)Here’s the logic. Hallmark’s own materials tie each Jingle Stop Tour city directly to where one of this season’s three collaboration movies was filmed. Chicago is the setting and filming location for [Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/25/holiday-touchdown-bears-love-story-hallmark-2026/). Asheville is home to the Biltmore Estate, where [A Grand Biltmore Christmas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/new-first-look-at-a-grand-biltmore-christmas-watch-the-trailer-now/) was shot. Following that same pattern, Orlando’s connection is Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, which was filmed on location at Walt Disney World. That puts the tour stop somewhere on Disney property almost by definition. Disney Springs specifically is where the rest of the pieces line up. Hallmark already confirmed a Holiday Ever After-themed pop-up shop opening at Disney Springs in early October, set in the former Francesca’s storefront near Frontera Cocina in the Town Center, and running through the end of the year. A tour stop timed to land at Disney Springs during that same window would put Hallmark’s stars, the movie’s own merchandise, and a built-in retail destination all in the same place at the same time, which is exactly the kind of overlap a marketing team plans for rather than stumbles into. This would also mark a real shift from how the tour has worked before. When Hallmark launched the first-ever Jingle Stop Tour in 2024 for Countdown to Christmas’s 15th anniversary, the three stops were Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City, tied to the anniversary celebration itself rather than to any specific movie’s filming location. This year’s concept, anchoring each stop to where one of the season’s tentpole films was actually shot, is a different idea entirely, and Disney Springs fits it about as well as any location could. **To be clear, Hallmark hasn’t confirmed Disney Springs as the Orlando stop yet**. This is our own reading of the pattern, not an announcement. But between the filming-location logic Hallmark itself has already established for the other two cities and a pop-up shop already scheduled to be open at Disney Springs during the right window, it would be a genuine surprise if the tour landed anywhere else. Even in the unlikely case Hallmark picks a different spot on property instead, say a resort or another area of Walt Disney World, the filming connection makes it safe to say this stop lands somewhere on Walt Disney World property, not just generically in the Orlando area. ![First Look: Hallmark's Disney Springs Pop-Up Shop Revealed at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/First-Look_-Hallmarks-Disney-Springs-Pop-Up-Shop-Revealed-at-D23-2026-1600x900.jpg)First Look: Hallmark’s Disney Springs Pop-Up Shop Revealed at D23 2026 Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hallmark%27s%20Jingle%20Stop%20Tour%20Orlando%20Stop%20Likely%20Landing%20at%20Disney%20Springs&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hallmark%27s%20Jingle%20Stop%20Tour%20Orlando%20Stop%20Likely%20Landing%20at%20Disney%20Springs "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Springs, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Hallmark's Jingle Stop Tour Orlando Stop Likely Landing at Disney Springs --- ### [Disney World's Art of Animation Gets Its First Major Room Refresh Since Opening in 2012](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/disney-worlds-art-of-animation-gets-its-first-major-room-refresh-since-opening-in-2012/) **Published:** September 17, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is getting its first major room refurbishment since opening in 2012, running in phases from mid-June 2027 through October 2028, and the [Disney Skyliner](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/15/new-muppets-artwork-graces-disney-skyliner-for-70th-anniversary/) has two more routine closures already on the books for late January 2027 and 2028.** ![Disney World's Art of Animation Gets Its First Major Room Refresh Since Opening in 2012](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Art-of-Animation-Gets-Its-First-Major-Room-Refresh-Since-Opening-in-2012-1600x900.jpg)The Art of Animation project will move through the resort’s four themed sections one at a time rather than closing the whole property at once, so the resort stays open and bookable throughout. Finding Nemo, Cars, and Lion King each hold family suites, while the Little Mermaid section is standard rooms, and all of it is getting updated. Disney is calling it a “hard goods” refresh, meaning new furniture and fixtures throughout, and one detail that’s surfaced beyond Disney’s own announcement is that the Little Mermaid standard rooms are expected to add pull-down Murphy beds, the same style that’s shown up at several other Disney World resorts in recent years. Outside of new laminate flooring that replaced carpet between 2019 and 2021 and some lobby flooring updates, this is the biggest work the rooms have seen since the resort opened. This also isn’t coming out of nowhere. Disney executives previewed the project back in May 2026 during a media briefing on the resort’s classic-attraction reinvestment strategy, showing a first look at the new room style, though concept art hasn’t been released publicly. It fits a pattern playing out across Disney’s Value Resorts right now. Pop Century already finished its refurbishment, and the All-Star Resorts are mid-project on work expected to run into 2028 or 2029, so Art of Animation lines up as the next Value Resort in the rotation rather than a standalone surprise. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20241003_111000-1599x900.jpg)The Skyliner closures are a separate, much shorter story, and one Disney runs almost every year around the same time, including [a closure back in January 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/25/plan-ahead-disney-world-skyliner-closed-starting-today/). The 2027 closure, January 24 through 30, is actually one of the shortest Skyliner refurbishment windows since the gondola system opened. The 2028 closure runs longer, January 24 through February 2. Guests at Pop Century, Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach, and Riviera will lose Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios during both windows, though complimentary buses will run in its place, and boats between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios keep running regardless. One detail worth knowing if you’re planning rope drop: EPCOT guests normally arrive through International Gateway via the Skyliner, but during the closure, bus guests get dropped at the park’s main entrance instead, which changes your walk to Guardians of the Galaxy or Test Track. Skyliner refurbishments have historically wrapped on time or a day or two early, so the posted dates are a reasonable planning baseline. None of this is a reason to steer clear of either. The room refresh should make Art of Animation feel less dated without taking rooms fully offline, and the Skyliner closures are short, predictable, and come with a real transportation plan in place. If a trip lands during either window, a quick room request or a mental note about bus timing covers most of it. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Instead, the Halloween lineup is folded into Disney’s regular “Next on Disney+ and Hulu” October programming update, which lays out a full day-by-day schedule of everything premiering across both platforms this month. Here’s the horror and Halloween-specific slice of that schedule, pulled out and organized by date. Check out the [Freeform 31 Days of Halloween Schedule](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/01/freeform-31-nights-of-halloween-2026-schedule/) here. ![Huluween 2026 Full Lineup: Every New Horror Movie and Halloween Special on Disney+ and Hulu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Huluween-2026-Full-Lineup_-Every-New-Horror-Movie-and-Halloween-Special-on-Disney-and-Hulu-1600x900.jpg)## Next on Disney+ and Hulu: Full October 2026 Calendar - **Thursday, October 1** - FX’s American Horror Story: 13 (Hulu Original) — Three Episodes @ 9pm PT (Hulu) - FX’s American Horror Story Official Podcast — New Episode @ 9pm PT (Hulu) - Barbarian (2022) (Hulu) - Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast (Season 35) — New Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Die Hard (1988) (Hulu) - Die Hard 2 (1990) (Hulu) - Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) (Hulu) - Disney+ Hulu Throwbacks Podcast — Halloweentown Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Edward Scissorhands (1990) (Hulu) - Ghostbusters (1984) (Hulu) - Ghostbusters II (1989) (Hulu) - Ghostbusters: Answer the Call (2016) (Hulu) - Grown Ups (2010) (Hulu) - Grown Ups 2 (2013) (Hulu) - Hey Jonas! — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Hotel Transylvania (2012) (Hulu) - Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) (Hulu) - Live Free or Die Hard (2007) (Hulu) - Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ (Season 2) — Premiere (Disney+) - Night at the Museum (2006) (Hulu) - Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) (Hulu) - Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) (Hulu) - Soulm8te (2026) (Hulu) - Scrubs (Season 2) (ABC) — Two-Episode Premiere (Hulu) - Shark Tank (Season 18) (ABC) — Two-Episode Premiere (Hulu) - Stick to Football (Season 1) — New Podcast Episode (Disney+) - Surf’s Up (2007) (Hulu) - Surf’s Up 2: WaveMania (2017) (Hulu) - **Friday, October 2** - Adventure Time: Side Quests (Season 2) — Premiere, All Episodes Streaming (Disney+ and Hulu) - Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026 — Livestream Day One (Disney+ and Hulu) - Coven Academy (Season 1) — Premiere, All Episodes Streaming (Disney+ and Hulu) - Pupstruction (Season 3) — Premiere (Disney+) - The Substance (2024) (Hulu) - Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc (Hulu Original) — Premiere (Hulu) - **Saturday, October 3** - Africa Earth’s Wild Home (Season 1) — Premiere, All Episodes Streaming (Disney+ and Hulu) - Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026 — Livestream Day Two (Disney+ and Hulu) - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (Season 7) (ABC) — Premiere, New Episode (Hulu) - Chibi Tiny Tales: Shorts (Season 7) — New Episodes (Disney+) - Hereditary (2018) (Hulu) - Midsommar (2019) (Hulu) - **Sunday, October 4** - Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026 — Livestream Day Three (Disney+ and Hulu) - The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne — New Podcast Episode (Hulu) - We’re Here to Help — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - **Monday, October 5** - America’s Funniest Home Videos (Season 37) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Between Steps (Season 1) (Hulu Original) — Premiere (Disney+ and Hulu) - Gachiakuta (Season 1, Part 1) (Subbed & Dubbed) — All Episodes Streaming (Hulu) - FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (Season 18) (Hulu Original) — New Episode @ 9pm PT (Hulu) - Pod Meets World — New Podcast Episodes (Disney+) - That Was Us — New Podcast Episode (Hulu) - **Tuesday, October 6** - Best Friends — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Between Steps (Season 1) (Hulu Original) — New Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Dancing with the Stars (Season 35) (ABC) — Streaming Live @ 8pm ET (Disney+) - FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga (Hulu Original) — New Episode @ 9pm PT (Hulu) - FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga After Show — New Episode @ 9pm PT (Hulu) - Hey Jonas! — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Perfect Person — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul — New Podcast Episode (Hulu) - Reasonable Doubt (Season 4) (Hulu Original) — Three-Episode Premiere (Hulu) - Stick to Football (Season 1) — New Podcast Episode (Disney+) - Stick to United with Wayne Rooney (Season 1) — New Podcast Episodes (Disney+) - StraightioLab — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - We’re Here to Help — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - **Wednesday, October 7** - Big City Greens (Season 5) — Halloween Special Episode (Disney+) - Dancing with the Stars (Season 35) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Gracie’s Corner — New Episodes (Disney+) - Gracie’s Corner: Shorts — New Episodes (Disney+) - Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself (Hulu Original) — Premiere (Hulu) - Kiff — Halloween Special Episode (Disney+) - Merry Berry Love (Season 1) (Hulu Original) — Premiere (Disney+ and Hulu) - Phineas and Ferb — Halloween Special Premiere (Disney+) - R.J. Decker (Season 2) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Surviving Alaska: Women of the Wild (Season 1) — Premiere, All Episodes Streaming (Disney+ and Hulu) - Vampirina: Teenage Vampire (Season 2) — Premiere, All Episodes Streaming (Disney+) - **Thursday, October 8** - Abbott Elementary (Season 6) (ABC) — Premiere (Hulu) - FX’s American Horror Story: 13 (Hulu Original) — New Episodes @ 9pm PT (Hulu) - FX’s American Horror Story Official Podcast — New Episode (Hulu) - Beyblade X (Season 3A) — Premiere, All Episodes Streaming (Hulu) - Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast (Season 35) — New Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Hey Jonas! — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Scrubs (Season 2) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Shark Tank (Season 18) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? (Season 5) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - **Friday, October 9** - Benefits with Friends (Season 2) (Hulu Original) — Premiere, All Episodes Streaming (Disney+ and Hulu) - Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc (Hulu Original) — New Episode (Hulu) - Playdate with Winnie the Pooh: Shorts (Season 3) — New Episodes (Disney+) - **Saturday, October 10** - The Banana Bowl — Streaming Live at 8pm ET (Disney+) - Cartoonified! with Kiff: Shorts (Season 2) — Premiere (Disney+) - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (Season 7) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Hokum (2026) (Hulu) - **Sunday, October 11** - The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne — New Podcast Episode (Hulu) - Mission: Yozakura Family (Season 2, Cour 2) — Premiere (Hulu) - We’re Here to Help — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - **Monday, October 12** - America’s Funniest Home Videos (Season 37) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Between Steps (Season 1) (Hulu Original) — New Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill (Season 1) (Dubbed) — All Episodes Streaming (Hulu) - Clown Panic (Hulu Original) — Premiere (Hulu) - Haikyu!! (Season 1) (Dubbed) — All Episodes Streaming (Hulu) - Handsome — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (Season 18) (Hulu Original) — Finale Episode @ 9pm PT (Hulu) - Pod Meets World — New Podcast Episodes (Disney+) - That Was Us — New Podcast Episode (Hulu) - **Tuesday, October 13** - Best Friends — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Between Steps (Season 1) (Hulu Original) — New Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Dancing with the Stars (Season 35) (ABC) — Streaming Live at 8pm ET (Disney+) - FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga (Hulu Original) — New Episode @ 9pm PT (Hulu) - FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga After Show — New Episode (Hulu) - Hey Jonas! — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Perfect Person — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul — New Podcast Episode (Hulu) - Stick to United with Wayne Rooney (Season 1) — New Podcast Episode (Disney+) - StraightioLab — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - We’re Here to Help — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - **Wednesday, October 14** - Dancing with the Stars (Season 35) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - The Hunger Games (2012) (Hulu) - The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) (Hulu) - The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) (Hulu) - The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015) (Hulu) - The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) (Hulu) - FX’s The Lowdown (Season 2) — Two-Episode Premiere @ 6pm PT (Hulu) - Megastorm (Season 1) — Premiere, All Episodes Streaming (Disney+ and Hulu) - Merry Berry Love (Season 1) (Hulu Original) — New Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - R.J. Decker (Season 2) — New Episode (Hulu) - VisionQuest — Premiere (Disney+) - **Thursday, October 15** - Abbott Elementary (Season 6) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - FX’s American Horror Story: 13 (Hulu Original) — Two Episodes @ 9pm PT (Hulu) - FX’s American Horror Story Official Podcast — Finale Episode (Hulu) - Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast (Season 35) — New Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Hey Jonas! — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Scrubs (Season 2) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Shark Tank (Season 18) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Stick to Football (Season 1) — New Podcast Episode (Disney+) - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? (Season 5) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - **Friday, October 16** - 9-1-1 (Season 10) (ABC) — Premiere (Hulu) - 9-1-1: Nashville (Season 2) (ABC) — Premiere (Hulu) - Grey’s Anatomy (Season 23) (ABC) — Premiere (Hulu) - SuperKitties: Su-Purr Adventures: Shorts (Season 3) — New Episodes (Disney+) - Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc (Hulu Original) — New Episode (Hulu) - **Saturday, October 17** - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (Season 7) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Chibi Tiny Tales (Season 8) — Premiere (Disney+) - Locker Diaries: Coven Academy — Premiere (Disney+) - Super Scam Me — Special Premiere (Disney+ and Hulu) - **Sunday, October 18** - Companion (2025) (Hulu) - The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne — New Podcast Episode (Hulu) - Mission: Yozakura Family (Season 2, Cour 2) — New Episode (Hulu) - We’re Here to Help — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Wolf Man (Hulu) - **Monday, October 19** - America’s Funniest Home Videos (Season 37) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Between Steps (Season 1) (Hulu Original) — New Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Handsome — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Pod Meets World — New Podcast Episodes (Disney+) - That Was Us — New Podcast Episode (Hulu) - **Tuesday, October 20** - Best Friends — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Between Steps (Season 1) (Hulu Original) — New Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Dancing with the Stars (Season 35) (ABC) — Streaming Live at 8pm ET (Disney+) - FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga (Hulu Original) — New Episode @ 9pm PT (Hulu) - FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga After Show — New Episode (Hulu) - Hey Jonas! — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Perfect Person — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Phony (Season 1) (Hulu Original) — Premiere (Hulu) - Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul — New Podcast Episode (Hulu) - Stick to Football (Season 1) — New Podcast Episode (Disney+) - Stick to United with Wayne Rooney (Season 1) — New Podcast Episode (Disney+) - StraightioLab — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - We’re Here to Help — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - **Wednesday, October 21** - Dancing with the Stars (Season 35) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - FX’s The Lowdown (Season 2) — New Episode @ 9pm PT (Hulu) - Merry Berry Love (Season 1) (Hulu Original) — New Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - R.J. Decker (Season 2) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - VisionQuest — New Episode (Disney+) - **Thursday, October 22** - Abbott Elementary (Season 6) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - FX’s American Horror Story: 13 (Hulu Original) — Two Episodes @ 9pm PT (Hulu) - Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast (Season 35) — New Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Hey Jonas! — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Scrubs (Season 2) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Shark Tank (Season 18) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? (Season 5) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - **Friday, October 23** - 9-1-1 (Season 10) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - 9-1-1: Nashville (Season 2) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Grey’s Anatomy (Season 23) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc (Hulu Original) — New Episode (Hulu) - **Saturday, October 24** - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (Season 7) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Chibi Tiny Tales (Season 8) — New Episode (Disney+) - Locker Diaries: Coven Academy — New Episode (Disney+) - **Sunday, October 25** - Last Breath (2025) (Hulu) - The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne — New Podcast Episode (Hulu) - Mission: Yozakura Family (Season 2, Cour 2) — New Episode (Hulu) - We’re Here to Help — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - **Monday, October 26** - America’s Funniest Home Videos (Season 37) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Between Steps (Season 1) (Hulu Original) — New Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Handsome — New Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - The Mob (Hulu Original) — Premiere (Hulu) - Pod Meets World — New Podcast Episodes (Disney+) - That Was Us — New Podcast Episode (Hulu) - **Tuesday, October 27** - Best Friends — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Between Steps (Season 1) (Hulu Original) — New Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Classroom of Elite (Season 1) (Subbed & Dubbed) — All Episodes Streaming (Hulu) - Dancing with the Stars (Season 35) (ABC) — Streaming Live at 8pm ET (Disney+) - FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga (Hulu Original) — Finale Episode @ 9pm PT (Hulu) - FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga After Show — Finale Episode (Hulu) - The God of High School (Season 1) (Subbed & Dubbed) — All Episodes Streaming (Hulu) - Hey Jonas! — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Perfect Person — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul — New Podcast Episode (Hulu) - Stick to United with Wayne Rooney (Season 1) — New Podcast Episode (Disney+) - StraightioLab — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - We’re Here to Help — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - **Wednesday, October 28** - Dancing with the Stars (Season 35) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - FX’s The Lowdown (Season 2) — New Episode @ 9pm PT (Hulu) - Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends — New Episodes (Disney+) - Merry Berry Love (Season 1) (Hulu Original) — New Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir Chibi: Shorts (Season 1) — New Episodes (Disney+) - R.J. Decker (Season 2) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - VisionQuest — New Episode (Disney+) - **Thursday, October 29** - Abbott Elementary (Season 6) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - FX’s American Horror Story: 13 (Hulu Original) — Finale Episodes @ 9pm PT (Hulu) - Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast (Season 35) — New Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Hey Jonas! — New Podcast Episode (Disney+ and Hulu) - Love Island Australia (Season 8) (Hulu) - Scrubs (Season 2) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Stick to Football (Season 1) — New Podcast Episode (Disney+) - **Friday, October 30** - 9-1-1 (Season 10) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - 9-1-1: Nashville (Season 2) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Grey’s Anatomy (Season 23) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends (Season 5) — New Episodes (Disney+) - Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc (Hulu Original) — New Episode (Hulu) - **Saturday, October 31** - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (Season 7) (ABC) — New Episode (Hulu) - Chibi Tiny Tales (Season 8) — New Episode (Disney+) - Locker Diaries: Coven Academy — New Episode (Disney+) - **Coming in October (date TBA)** - Family Guy: Happy Hell-o-ween — Halloween Special Premiere (Hulu) > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdWxcPPGvs1/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Huluween%202026%20Full%20Lineup%3A%20Every%20New%20Horror%20Movie%20and%20Halloween%20Special%20on%20Disney%2B%20and%20Hulu&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Huluween%202026%20Full%20Lineup%3A%20Every%20New%20Horror%20Movie%20and%20Halloween%20Special%20on%20Disney%2B%20and%20Hulu "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Sony’s numbers put [Brand New Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/31/disney-consumer-products-unveils-massive-spider-man-brand-new-day-merch-wave/) at $936.773 million domestically, edging past The Force Awakens’ $936.662 million. That’s a margin of about $111,000 on a record that had stood for over a decade, close enough to come down to a single day of ticket sales. The Force Awakens needed 165 days to build its total back in 2015 and 2016. Brand New Day got there in less than a third of the time. ![Lucasfilm Congratulates Spider-Man: Brand New Day on Breaking Force Awakens' Box Office Record](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lucasfilm-Congratulates-Spider-Man_-Brand-New-Day-on-Breaking-Force-Awakens-Box-Office-Record-1600x900.jpg)The Star Wars account on X marked the moment with a post referencing Yoda’s line “Impressive. Most impressive,” congratulating director Destin Daniel Cretton, star Tom Holland, and the teams at Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios. It’s a fitting bit of cross-franchise sportsmanship, since Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm are both part of Disney, even though Spider-Man is released by Sony under its longstanding deal with Marvel. Worldwide, the picture looks a little different. Brand New Day has earned about $2.45 billion globally, good for third all time behind Avatar (roughly $2.92 billion) and Avengers: Endgame (roughly $2.72 billion). It’s already passed Avatar: The Way of Water and left The Force Awakens’ own worldwide total in the dust weeks ago. Could it climb higher? Catching Endgame would take about $265 million more, which is plausible if China and other international markets keep holding up over the next several weeks. Catching Avatar is a tougher ask, roughly $470 million more from a film already well past its opening rush, and Cameron’s total got a boost over the years from 3D and China re-releases that Brand New Day doesn’t currently have planned. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The pair trace the connection back to the set of The Mandalorian, where a visit from Disney Imagineers set off a chain of collaboration that’s still shaping the parks today.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/worldbuilders-jon-favreau-dave-filoni-favreau-grogu_35e92ccd-1350x900.jpeg)### How The Mandalorian Shaped Galaxy’s Edge Favreau invited Imagineers onto the set of The Mandalorian to see Grogu in action, and that early connection eventually led to Filoni and Favreau working directly with Imagineers to update Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run with characters from the show. Around the same time, the BDX droids that roam Galaxy’s Edge made their way onto the screen in The Mandalorian and Grogu. Both describe their approach as a balancing act between honoring what longtime fans love and bringing in new technology to move the story forward, drawing a direct line between George Lucas, who mentored Filoni, and Walt Disney, both known for leaning into new technology to make their ideas real. Filoni says the parks give him “this energy and commitment to play and imagination” that reconnects him with why he loved Star Wars as a kid, especially on trips there with Favreau. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/worldbuilders-jon-favreau-dave-filoni-filoni_0d159b3e-1350x900.jpeg)### The Rest of Disney Worldbuilders The Filoni and Favreau segment is one piece of a much bigger film. Disney Worldbuilders also features Bob Iger, James Cameron, Kevin Feige, Jennifer Lee, Pete Docter, Jared Bush, and Josh D’Amaro, with conversations spanning Avatar, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Pixar, Frozen, and Zootopia alongside Star Wars, all tracing how those stories move from the screen into physical spaces at Disney’s parks. FLN [first reported on the documentary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/leslie-iwerks-disney-worldbuilders-documentary-d23-2026/) ahead of its D23 2026 premiere and followed up with its [Disney+ release date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/leslie-iwerks-disney-worldbuilders-documentary-d23-2026/) once it was confirmed. Director Leslie Iwerks comes from a three-generation Disney legacy. Her grandfather, Ub Iwerks, was Walt Disney’s original animator and co-creator of Mickey Mouse, and her father, Don Iwerks, was a Disney camera technician and inventor, both Academy Award winners and Disney Legends in their own right. FLN reviewed her prior film, [Disneyland Handcrafted](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/14/happiness-is-future-proof-leslie-iwerks-crafts-a-new-vision-from-lost-archives-in-disneyland-handcrafted/), and covered [Don Iwerks’ passing](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/don-iwerks-disney-legend-dies-96/) earlier this year. ### Our Take ![Review: Disney Worldbuilders Premieres Ahead of August 20 Disney+ Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Review_-Disney-Worldbuilders-Premieres-Ahead-of-August-20-Disney-Release-1600x900.jpg)Review: Disney Worldbuilders Premieres Ahead of August 20 Disney+ ReleaseThis is exactly the kind of behind-the-scenes context that makes Disney Worldbuilders worth watching if you’ve spent any time in Galaxy’s Edge. FLN got to speak with Iwerks firsthand on the red carpet at the El Capitan Theatre premiere, and hearing Filoni describe the parks as something that keeps him personally connected to why he loved Star Wars as a kid says a lot about why Galaxy’s Edge feels different from a standard theme park land. It’s built by people who are still fans first, and this film makes that case across every franchise it touches, not just Star Wars. For more Star Wars and Disney parks coverage, visit [Fantasy Land News](https://fantasylandnews.com) and check out our [Star Wars hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/star-wars/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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To build the actual soundtrack, Imagineers worked with musicians in Nashville, pulling from pop, country, EDM, and alt-rock. Thomas Niederhiser, Senior Creative Producer at Walt Disney Imagineering, said the team wanted to think about the music in a completely new way, blending fresh original songs in with material fans already know. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lilypads-Jams-Brings-New-Music-to-Alien-Swirling-Saucers-September-25-1599x900.jpg)We first covered Lilypad back when Mattel and LeapFrog introduced her as [the film’s new tech-themed character during Roundup Reveal Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/27/every-toy-story-5-product-announced-during-roundup-reveal-week-2026-plus-what-got-left-out/), and again when we broke down [the full Toy Story 5 park activation plan](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/disney-parks-just-dropped-the-full-toy-story-5-activation-plan-and-theres-a-lot-to-unpack/) that named Alien Swirling Saucers as one of the attractions getting updates tied to the film. The lineup remixes classic Toy Story songs including “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” “We Belong Together,” and “I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away,” alongside brand-new tracks written specifically for the attraction. Those include “Pizza Planet Promo,” an in-universe jingle for the franchise’s fictional pizza arcade, and “Spin It Back, Lilypad,” a tribute to the newest toy in the backyard. Imagineers also said the new mashup format gives more of the extended toy cast airtime, including Partysaurus Rex. Guests don’t need to ride to join in. Lilypad DJs for the whole backyard, and guests standing outside the attraction can sing along, guess which toy she’s doodling on her drawing app, help her solve puzzles, and watch short “home video” clips of familiar Toy Story characters between songs. The timing lines up closely with Toy Story 5 itself, which starts streaming on Disney+ on September 23, just two days before Lilypad’s Jams debuts at the attraction. ![Colorful theme park scene with a large frog-shaped screen displaying 'NEW MUSIC DOWNLOADING...' and a progress bar, surrounded by visitors.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lilypad-Alien-Swirling-Saucers-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Alien-Swirling-Saucers-at-Disney-World.jpg) > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdWxgVHIJqY/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Lilypad%27s%20Jams%20Brings%20New%20Music%20to%20Alien%20Swirling%20Saucers%20September%2025&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Lilypad%27s%20Jams%20Brings%20New%20Music%20to%20Alien%20Swirling%20Saucers%20September%2025 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Just Getting Started,” running now through spring 2027. The anniversary also lines up with three real changes at the resort: a relaunch of the AAA Four Diamond restaurant The Venetian Chop House in late September, the start of a phased redesign of the resort’s Villas in October, and a newly announced expansion of the Stadium Club sports venue set for late 2027.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20240905_201200-1599x900.jpg)## A Season of Stories, Surprises and Anniversary Deals The celebration is built around a handful of guest-facing programs rather than a single event. A social series called “30 Stories. 30 Weeks” will run through the resort’s channels, spotlighting longtime associates, guests and the evolution of spots like The Venetian Chop House, the Villas and Stadium Club. Every day in October, one guest staying at the resort will receive a surprise under “30 Days. 30 Surprises,” which could be anything from a Villa upgrade or private pool cabana to a Venetian Chop House tasting, a spa treatment, Stadium Club simulator time, or a future weekend getaway. There is also a birthday tie-in worth flagging for anyone turning 30 around the same time as the resort. Guests celebrating their own 30th birthday between October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2027 can request “The 30 Club” experience, which includes a personalized welcome amenity, a celebratory dessert, a signature anniversary cocktail, Stadium Club credit or simulator time, and a keepsake. Separately, Caribe Royale is offering a 30-hour booking window where a limited number of suites will be priced at the resort’s original 1996 opening rate, and in early October the lobby area will feature a large anniversary cake and chocolate display built by the in-house pastry team, alongside a new limited-time cocktail called The Royale Rose that benefits one of the resort’s community partners. It is a similar spirit to [the Holiday Chocolate Wonderland display FLN covered in 2024](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/12/05/enjoy-a-holiday-chocolate-wonderland-for-the-whole-family-at-caribe-royale-orlando/), just scaled up for a bigger occasion. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20250118_154356-1599x900.jpg) ## The Venetian Chop House Comes Back Reimagined The most concrete change on the list is the restaurant. The Venetian Chop House, Caribe Royale’s AAA Four Diamond Italian steakhouse, closes for a redesign before reopening in late September with a new dining room, a dry-aging room, and a 1,400-bottle wine cabinet. The resort is pairing the physical redesign with an updated menu and what it is calling a refined identity for the restaurant, which has long been one of the stronger fine dining options in the Disney Springs area for guests who want a steakhouse night without leaving the resort. ## New Villas Now, a Concierge and Stadium Club Expansion Later ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20240905_200645-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20240905_170354-1599x900.jpg)Starting in October, Caribe Royale will begin a phased rollout of newly redesigned two-bedroom Villas, aimed at the multi-generational and group travelers who already gravitate toward the extra space. The redesign itself arrives first, with a villa-exclusive perk following in early 2027: a dedicated concierge who books on-site and off-site experiences specifically for villa guests, which is squarely aimed at taking planning work off the hands of larger family groups. Further out, the resort confirmed that Tailgate at Stadium Club is expected to debut in late 2027, expanding the existing sports entertainment venue. Stadium Club has become one of Caribe Royale’s better-known amenities for sports fans and corporate groups staying in the Disney Springs area, so an expansion timed roughly a year after the anniversary suggests the resort sees it as a growth area rather than a side attraction. ## Our Take What stands out here is how much of this is actually happening on a real calendar rather than sitting in vague “coming soon” territory. A restaurant reopening in weeks, villas rolling out next month, and a specific mid-2027 date on the Stadium Club expansion is more concrete planning than most anniversary press releases offer. FLN has covered Caribe Royale on and off for a couple of years now, from [a summer staycation deal back in 2024](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/05/15/save-on-a-summer-staycation-minutes-from-walt-disney-world-resort-at-caribe-royale-orlando/) to holiday programming, and the pattern with this resort has generally been steady reinvestment rather than one-off marketing pushes. We plan to be on-site for the anniversary celebration in October, so expect a firsthand look at the cake display, the new Venetian Chop House, and the redesigned Villas once we have seen them in person. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/qygmxd9mluoma0_y2u7wj.png)Anyone curious about current rates or availability can check the resort’s own site directly at [cariberoyale.com](https://www.cariberoyale.com/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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We were unable to find any recall notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission or any other regulator, so this is not an official recall right now. Sources at multiple Cinemark locations have told us the bucket was removed from sale in theaters, and posts on Reddit and other collector forums describe the same thing happening at their local locations. The reason circulating online is that both the black antenna piece and the rear tail fins on the Batmobile can come loose, and those small pieces are being described as choking hazards for young kids. ![Cinemark's New Batmobile Popcorn Bucket Reportedly Pulled From Sale](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Cinemark-Reveals-LED-Batmobile-Popcorn-Bucket-for-Batman-Day-2026-1600x900.jpg)Cinemark Reveals LED Batmobile Popcorn Bucket for Batman Day 2026We checked Cinemark’s own online shop directly, and the Batmobile bucket is not listed anywhere, nor had it been. It was only available in theaters. Cinemark has been part of a [real recall before](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/03/golden-link-recalls-fantastic-four-cups-captain-america-popcorn-buckets/). Back in July, the CPSC recalled a Golden Link-manufactured Captain America popcorn bucket and a pair of Fantastic Four cups sold at AMC and several other chains over a button battery hazard. We have no confirmation the Batmobile bucket shares a manufacturer or a similar defect, and until Cinemark or a regulator says something official, this stays an unconfirmed report rather than a confirmed recall. If you already bought one, it is worth keeping it away from small children until there is more clarity, especially if the antenna or the tail fins turn out to be loose on your unit. We will update this piece the moment Cinemark responds or an official recall notice shows up. One quieter effect of all this, if it does turn into a real recall, is that the Batmobile bucket would instantly become one of the pricier pieces on the secondary market given its short sale window and higher $59.95 price point. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Fantasy Land News **Tags:** Cinemark's New Batmobile Popcorn Bucket Reportedly Pulled From Sale --- ### [Disney Legends Bob Weis, Joe Rohde, and Leslie Iwerks to Headline IAAPA Expo 2026 Panel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/16/iaapa-expo-2026-disney-legends-panel-weis-rohde-iwerks/) **Published:** September 16, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Three of the most influential names in Disney storytelling are sharing a stage this fall. Bob Weis, former President of Walt Disney Imagineering, retired Imagineer and Disney Legend Joe Rohde, and filmmaker Leslie Iwerks will headline the Legends 2026 Panel at IAAPA Expo 2026 on Wednesday, November 18, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Orlando.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-Legends-Bob-Weis-Joe-Rohde-and-Leslie-Iwerks-to-Headline-IAAPA-Expo-2026-Panel-2-1600x900.jpg)### What the Legends Panel Will Cover Now in its 24th year, the Legends Panel is one of IAAPA Expo’s longest-running traditions. This year’s lineup brings together three people who have spent decades shaping how theme parks and themed experiences tell stories. The conversation will focus on how strong creative collaboration turns an idea into a finished ride, film, or environment, and what it actually takes to make a themed space feel alive to the people walking through it. Attendees can expect firsthand stories from each panelist’s career along with lessons they can apply to their own projects, whether that’s a theme park attraction, a museum exhibit, or a brand experience. ### Who’s Taking the Stage Bob Weis spent decades at Walt Disney Imagineering before serving as its President, overseeing projects across Disney’s parks worldwide. Joe Rohde is one of the most recognizable names in Imagineering history, known for Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Aulani, and was named a Disney Legend for his work. Leslie Iwerks is an Oscar- and Emmy-nominated filmmaker whose credits include the Disney Worldbuilders documentary, which FLN covered firsthand with a red carpet interview at the El Capitan Theatre premiere. Bob Rogers, founder of BRC Imagination Arts and a 2010 IAAPA Hall of Fame inductee, will moderate the panel. ### More Disney Voices at IAAPA Expo 2026 The Legends Panel isn’t the only session with Disney ties. Andrew Bolstein, President and General Manager of Shanghai Disney Resort, will speak at the Lunch and Learn session on Monday, November 16, drawing on more than three decades of global leadership experience to talk about earning trust and leading through change across different markets and cultures. IAAPA’s broader 2026 lineup also includes a Leadership Breakfast with author and management advisor Joe Pine II, and a separate DEEP STORY session with Bob Rogers and Bob Weis on transformational experience design. Neither is Disney-specific, but both sit alongside nearly 200 education sessions in what IAAPA is calling its largest Expo in the organization’s history. ### Our Take Getting Weis, Rohde, and Iwerks on the same stage is a rare thing. These are three people who approach Disney storytelling from completely different angles, an executive, a designer, and a documentarian, and hearing them talk through the same questions together is going to surface things a solo interview never would. Iwerks in particular is someone FLN has spent real time with, and her documentary work has a way of getting Imagineers to say things they don’t usually say in a press setting. If you work in themed entertainment or just want to understand how these places actually get built, this is the session worth planning your Expo schedule around. ### When and Where The Legends 2026 Panel takes place Wednesday, November 18 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. as part of IAAPA Expo 2026 in Orlando. Registration for press and industry professionals is open now [through IAAPA](https://click.mail.iaapa.org/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjUwMDB9AA0AAAAAASjgpDdYcGUjeZUKPDw6Hr95eKgXdVlHb22JL6VAU7EYlO3Iq34dv26WPDN_-idCyYNV9Vn-BwLnoDFDME4GH1YWj2pHjzhY90l_). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Wildwood is playing exclusively in theaters starting October 23, distributed domestically by Fathom Entertainment, with select locations offering 4DX, DBOX, and Dolby Cinema presentations. Tickets are available now at participating box offices and online at [WildwoodMovie.com](https://www.wildwoodmovie.com). ![LAIKA's Wildwood Trailer Debuts as Tickets Go on Sale for October 23](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/LAIKA-Debuts-Final-Wildwood-Trailer-as-Tickets-Go-on-Sale-1600x900.jpg)Travis Knight, who directed Kubo and the Two Strings and produced Masters of the Universe, directs and produces Wildwood from a script by Chris Butler. The film is based on the novel by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis, and follows Prue McKeel, voiced by Peyton Elizabeth Lee, on a rescue mission into an enchanted forest after her baby brother is taken by a murder of crows. Jacob Tremblay voices her classmate Curtis Mehlberg, and the cast also includes Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Angela Bassett, Awkwafina, Jake Johnson, Charlie Day, Amandla Stenberg, Jemaine Clement, Maya Erskine, Tantoo Cardinal, Tom Waits, and Richard E. Grant. Wildwood will also open the 40th AFI FEST as its Opening Night selection on October 21, two days ahead of its wide theatrical release. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WW_PublicityStill_Brendan_RGB_16.9-1600x900.jpg)We cannot wait for this one. Coraline was the movie that made us buy tickets to a 3D showing, the first and only time either of us has done that for a film, and it wasn’t the format that hooked us. It was the story underneath it that turned us into lifelong LAIKA fans, and every trailer for Wildwood so far looks like it is aiming for that same kind of heart. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Members get one 2D ticket every month, and if they do not use it, it carries over to redeem for a future release rather than expiring. Subscribers can also buy up to four additional discounted tickets a month, which makes it easier to bring a group along without paying full price for everyone. Beyond the monthly ticket, members earn 100 Regal Rewards points per dollar spent on qualifying purchases, plus birthday rewards and other member-only offers. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Regal-Launches-Regal-Rewards-a-New-10.99-Monthly-Subscription-1600x900.jpg)“Rewards+ was built for people who love coming to the theatre regularly but want flexibility in how and when they visit,” Regal Chief Commercial Officer Adam Rymer said in announcing the program. Regal is timing the launch to a busy fall release slate, pointing new subscribers toward tickets for Resident Evil on September 18, Forgotten Island, Heart of the Beast, and Primetime all on September 25, and Digger and Verity on October 2, with Whalefall following October 16. For anyone who already redeems Regal Crown Club points, this reads as the tier Regal has been missing. The free program earns credits slowly and Regal Unlimited only makes sense if you are seeing several movies a month, so Rewards+ fills the gap for people who go two or three times a month and want their next visit already partly paid for. At $10.99 and up, it pays for itself the moment that monthly ticket gets used on anything over about an $11 movie, and the 20% concessions discount and waived fees stack on top of that. It is easy to sign up for and just as easy to forget you are paying for something you are not fully using, so anyone considering it should be honest about how many movies they actually see in a typical month before committing. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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He also rode Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, which he named as his favorite attraction, and met Mickey Mouse. “As a Puerto Rican, I’m incredibly proud of my roots and of the opportunity to celebrate our culture with families from around the world,” Fonsi said of the visit. ![Walt Disney World Celebrates Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month With Luis Fonsi](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-WDW-HLAHM-Celebration-2-1536x1024-1-1350x900.jpg)## Eat to the Beat Brings a Latin Lineup to EPCOT EPCOT’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series is dedicating five performance windows to Latin American artists this year: - Latin Ambition: September 15–17 - Grupo Mania: September 20–21 - Metro Latino Band: September 22–24 - Rey Ruiz: October 5–6 - Viva Latina: October 9–11 ## Character Moments and Movies Under the Stars ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20240927_112703-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20240927_112725-1599x900.jpg)Magic Kingdom’s Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade is adding Mirabel and Miguel to its regular lineup alongside Princess Elena of Avalor, José Carioca, and Panchito for the month. Select resort Movies Under the Stars screenings are also folding in Hispanic and Latin American-inspired storytelling, music, dance, and film. ## New Coco Merchandise A new Disney and Pixar Coco collection rounds out the celebration, including a Miguel mug, a floral tee, and an alebrije headband, all built around the film’s themes of family and tradition. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-WDW-HLAHM-Celebration-3-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-WDW-HLAHM-Celebration-4-1350x900.jpg)This year’s push is noticeably fuller than what we tracked last year, when Disney scaled back its public campaign for the month compared to prior years. We also covered the [new Encanto and Coco PhotoPass opportunities](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/15/celebrate-hispanic-and-latin-heritage-month-at-walt-disney-world-with-new-magicshots-encanto-and-coco-photo-ops/) that debuted for the celebration last September, and those photo ops are expected to return again this year alongside everything else on the calendar. Whatever is driving the size of the campaign from year to year, this one has enough behind it this time around a recognizable headliner, a five-week concert rotation, new character additions, and a merch line to be worth building a day around if you’re at Walt Disney World this fall. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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On September 21 that gamble disappears. Every trip through the galaxy gets the same song, a nod to the opening line “Do you remember the 21st night of September,” which is either a delightful bit of Imagineering trivia or proof that someone in a planning meeting really wanted an excuse to not build a seventh song into the rotation. Disney has kept the tradition going every year since 2023, and this year comes with a few extras layered on top. ![Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Plays "September" All Day for the Fourth Year in a Row](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Do-You-Remember-the-21st-Day-of-September_-Epcot-Sure-Does-Guardians-of-the-Galaxy-to-Play-Song-All-1600x900.jpg)Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Plays “September” All Day for the Fourth Year in a RowStar-Lord is scheduled to meet guests near the attraction, though times are only confirmed through My Disney Experience day of, so bring patience along with your dance moves. Connections Café and Eatery is adding a one-day-only Supernova Sip, made with spicy hot honey syrup, lemon juice, and edible glitter, topped with orange cotton candy, with a spiked version available using Maker’s Mark for anyone who wants their nostalgia to come with a kick. Treasures of Xandar, the shop just outside the ride’s exit, is standing by in case a glittery drink and a free song are not quite souvenir enough. We covered this same tradition [last year, when the song returned for its third year running](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/21/do-you-remember-the-21st-day-of-september-epcot-sure-does-guardians-of-the-galaxy-to-play-song-all-day-long/), and Disney has now made it consistent enough that it counts as an actual plan rather than a rumor worth chasing. It also lands in the middle of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, running through November 21, so a September 21 trip can turn into a full day between the ride and the festival’s global marketplaces. Our [EPCOT Festival Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/epcot-festivals/) has the full festival rundown if you’re building out the rest of the day. It is a small thing for Disney to commit to, one song on one day tied to a lyric fans have pointed out since the ride opened, and yet somehow it works better than half the officially planned park events. If you are at EPCOT on the 21st, ride it more than once. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Cinemark capped purchases at three per customer and marked it final sale, no returns or cancellations. It is also excluded from any promotional discounts, which is standard for Cinemark’s limited-edition drops. For more theater collectible drops as they launch, check FLN’s [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) ![Jason Mask Popcorn Bucket: Where to Buy It After the Cinemark Sellout](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Jason-Mask-Popcorn-Bucket_-Where-to-Buy-It-After-the-Cinemark-Sellout-1600x900.jpg)Cinemark’s own [product page](https://shop.cinemark.com/products/jason-mask-popcorn-bucket) currently shows it as sold out with a “Notify Me When Available” option, though stock on these limited runs has a habit of shifting as more units come in, so it is worth checking back. In the meantime, [Swan Drive-In](https://swandrivein.com/product/limited-edition-jason-mask-popcorn-bucket/) in Blue Ridge, Georgia has the same bucket in stock and shipping now at the same $39.95 price. There is no new Friday the 13th movie coming to give this bucket a marketing push, but horror fans still have plenty on the calendar this fall. Harkins Theatres is bringing the original 1980 Friday the 13th back to the big screen starting October 13, and Peacock’s long-awaited prequel series Crystal Lake premieres October 15. The eight-episode series stars Linda Cardellini as Pam Voorhees and introduces Callum Vinson as a young Jason, from It: Welcome to Derry co-showrunner Brad Caleb Kane. A horror mask bucket moving this fast without a movie behind it says a lot about how quickly these limited theater collectibles disappear once word gets out. If one of these catches your eye, do not wait around debating it. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The ad is really a vehicle for a bigger number. Disney says its parks and resorts support more than 403,000 jobs and generate $67 billion in annual U.S. economic impact, and the sounds in the spot are meant to represent the people and businesses behind that figure.** ![Disney Spotlights Small Business Suppliers in New "Sounds of Disney" Ad](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/260422-MK-_24A1196-Edit-Edit-1-1024x681-1.jpg) Some of the sounds come from Cast Members doing their actual jobs. Others stand in for suppliers most guests never think about. Four get named credit in the ad: Le Chef Bakery in Montebello, California, which has supplied baked goods to Disney parks for more than 20 years, Southeast Dairy Processors in Tampa, which has made the soft serve since Walt Disney World opened in 1971, Chef’s Garden in Huron, Ohio, a family-owned produce farm supplying the parks for over two decades, and Sobel Westex in Las Vegas, the linen supplier behind Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disney Cruise Line. Disney says those four represent a small slice of the thousands of businesses it works with across all 50 states. The making-of details are where the ad gets a little precious with itself. Music Supervisor Evelin Garcia described layering strings and “sparkle” notes over the real park recordings to create what she called a pixie dust-like effect, which is a lot of language for reverb. Associate Producer Nicole Figueroa-Sierra said the goal was capturing everything from the person trimming flowers to the person pressing the button that starts the fireworks. That is a genuinely nice way to describe the invisible labor that makes a park day run, even packaged inside a corporate video about corporate spending. Here is the honest read. An ad that exists to advertise how much money Disney spends elsewhere is a very Disney move, and the company is not shy about wrapping it in Steamboat Willie nostalgia to make the economic impact numbers go down easier. But the underlying gesture, naming actual small and family-owned suppliers who have quietly kept parks running for 20-plus years, is a rare bit of specificity in a genre that usually stays vague. Next time that soft serve machine is whirring in front of you, there is a real bakery and a real dairy processor behind it, and now you know their names. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** The Walt Disney Company **Tags:** Disney Spotlights Small Business Suppliers in New "Sounds of Disney" Ad --- ### [Monsters Inc. 25th Anniversary Pins and Muppets 50th Mystery Pins Debut on D23's Online Shop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/15/monsters-inc-25th-anniversary-pins-and-muppets-50th-mystery-pins-debut-on-d23s-online-shop/) **Published:** September 15, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** D23’s online shop adds three new collector pin releases today, September 15, at 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. PT), and the one most likely to sell out first is a Muppet Show 50th Anniversary Mystery Pin Collection. The blind box set includes nine confirmed pins: Kermit, Miss Piggy, Rowlf, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Sam Eagle, Scooter, Statler, and Waldorf pins, plus a tenth chaser pin that stays a mystery until you open the box. It’s another entry in what’s shaping up to be a huge year for the franchise, from the new [Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/20/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-review/) at Hollywood Studios to the special’s [six Emmy nominations](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/the-muppet-show-gets-6-of-disneys-125-emmy-nominations-in-2026/) earlier this year. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Monsters-Inc.-25th-Anniversary-Pins-and-Muppets-50th-Mystery-Pins-Debut-on-D23s-Online-Shop-1600x900.jpg)Also going live today is a new Monsters, Inc. 25th Anniversary pin series built around the scare floor’s door monitoring station. Four pins in the set pair up characters from the film in a pewter-style relief design stamped with a bold “25th”: George and Bile, Sulley and Boo, Mike and Celia, and Randall and Fungus, each showing the pair mid-scene through the door’s window while a CDA-style agent works the console below. The timing lines up with Disney’s broader push behind the franchise, including the Monstropolis land taking shape at Hollywood Studios, where we’ve been tracking construction since Harryhausen’s Sushi was confirmed for the new area. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Monsters-Inc.-25th-Pins-1600x900.jpg)Rounding out today’s drop is a single pin celebrating the 65th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color, the anthology series that first aired in 1961. The design puts Donald Duck in sorcerer mode, splashing a rainbow of paint across a purple Cinderella Castle silhouette, with Tinker Bell trailing pixie dust overhead and a “65th” medallion at the top of the pin. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-15-052929.png)All three land on **[d23.com/shop](https://d23.com/shop/)** at the same time this morning, and past D23 collectible drops have sold out within minutes of going live, especially mystery pin sets where the chaser drives repeat purchases. If the Muppets set follows that pattern, expect it to be the first of the three to disappear. For a sense of how fast these can move, our full day-by-day breakdown of the [Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/mickeys-of-glendale-pin-store-the-full-d23-2026-pin-lineup-by-day-and-prices/) lineup from D23 2026 tracked several sets that sold out within the hour. Our take: a blind box format is fun right up until you’ve bought three sets chasing one chaser pin. If you’re going after the full Muppets lineup, decide ahead of time how many boxes you’re willing to open, because there’s no guarantee doubles won’t show up before you land Statler and Waldorf. The Monsters, Inc. and World of Color pins are more straightforward buys since what you see is what you get, so if your budget is tight this morning, those two are the safer picks. > [@disneyd23](https://www.tiktok.com/@disneyd23?refer=embed "@disneyd23")Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Monsters, Inc. with these D23 exclusive pins, available tomorrow, September 15, at 8 AM PT! Visit d23.com/shop/ to grab yours. Not a D23 Member? 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Jonathan Bennett, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Nikki DeLoach, Benjamin Ayres, Victor Webster, and Lacey Chabert all appear in the roughly 45-second video. We cover [Hallmark Channel news year-round here at FLN](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/), and this is one of the more important pieces of Hallmark news we have come across in a while. ![Hallmark Channel Stars Warn Fans About Fake Social Media Accounts](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hallmark-Channel-Stars-Warn-Fans-About-Fake-Social-Media-Accounts-1600x900.jpg)The message builds line by line as the cuts move between actors. Fake accounts are impersonating Hallmark stars and reaching out to fans directly with misleading messages, sometimes asking for money, gifts, or personal information. Victor Webster makes clear this isn’t just people typing under a fake name anymore either, noting that AI is now part of the problem, and Tyler Hynes follows by telling fans not to trust a message “even if it looks or sounds like me.” Lacey Chabert closes the video with a direct apology on behalf of the cast, saying plainly that it is a scam, before thanking fans for being part of what Hallmark calls its family and encouraging people to report and share the video. This is the kind of thing that used to be everywhere and now barely happens at all. It genuinely reminded us of NBC’s old “The More You Know” spots, the ones that would just stop the show for thirty seconds so a familiar face could tell you something useful before getting back to the plot. We wish more companies still did this, especially now. Social media makes it so easy to build a convincing fake profile, and a lot of fans, especially younger ones or people newer to a fandom, genuinely do not know that the account messaging them with a familiar face attached might not be who it says it is. Credit to Hallmark and every actor who agreed to appear in this. It costs them time and screen time for zero commercial payoff, and they did it anyway. One thing worth pointing out is who Hallmark put in front of the camera for this. This wasn’t a background player or a name casual viewers might not recognize. Lacey Chabert and Tyler Hynes are about as big as it gets on this network right now, especially with Chabert headlining [Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/hallmarks-holiday-ever-after-a-disney-world-wish-come-true-reveals-whos-playing-who/), Hallmark’s first-ever movie collaboration with Disney Parks, this holiday season. Putting your most recognizable faces on a scam warning instead of saving them for a movie premiere says something about how seriously the company is taking this. And speaking of Tyler Hynes, we get somewhere around ten friend requests a week from him on Facebook. Every single one, obviously fake. But we will admit the logic gets a little tempting. Surely the real Tyler Hynes does not have time to personally befriend every Hallmark blogger in Central Florida, which means if an account is going out of its way to add us specifically, it has to be the real one, right? No. It does not. We know that. Still, if you are reading this, Tyler, we would take a real friend request. Watch the full PSA and share it with anyone who follows a Hallmark star online. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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FLN has also learned there are images of a second Digger bucket already out in the wild. Sauerbeck Family Drive-In had a rust colored tin version with a shovel-shaped scoop up on the website and has since removed it. The official boot bucket is sculpted to look like an actual cowboy boot, rust colored with black tribal flame running up the sides and the word “Digger” worked into the design down the front. Warner Bros. has only said it is “coming soon” and has not given a release window, price, or capacity yet. We track every confirmed Digger sighting chain by chain on our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ![Digger Movie Popcorn Buckets: Official Boot Bucket Announced, Second Tin Spotted Early](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Digger-Boot-Popcorn-Bucket-Spotted-Ahead-of-Tom-Cruise-Movies-October-Release-1-1600x900.jpg)The item Sauerbeck had out is a different piece entirely, a standard tin rather than a sculpted boot. With the words “Tom Cruise is Digger” wordmark, the film’s tagline, “A Comedy of Catastrophic Proportions,” and a graphic of a pair of boot-clad legs. It comes packaged with a shovel-shaped scoop, a nod to Digger Rockwell’s line of work. Its tag confirms official Warner Bros. and Legendary licensing and a Golden Link manufacturing date of June 2026. Neither the tin’s capacity nor its price has been announced. Sauerbeck putting merchandise out before a studio’s own reveal fits a pattern FLN has tracked before, where a smaller theater’s concession stand gets early stock and reliably lines up with bigger chains carrying the same or a similar item once a movie actually opens. AMC, Regal, or Cinemark bringing their own Digger buckets into the mix closer to October 2 would not be a surprise. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-14-152819.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-14-152819.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/790238993_1054385527201397_5487012125894715991_n-675x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/790238993_1054385527201397_5487012125894715991_n.jpg)Digger is the new black comedy from two-time Oscar winner Alejandro G. Iñárritu, his first English-language film since The Revenant and his first project with Cruise, who plays Digger Rockwell, a blunt-talking, boot-wearing oil baron who causes a global environmental disaster and gets ordered by the president, played by John Goodman, to fix it. That character is exactly why boots show up on both buckets. Sandra Hüller, Riz Ahmed, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, Sophie Wilde, and Emma D’Arcy round out the cast. Warner Bros. releases Digger in theaters and IMAX across North America on October 2, with an international release starting September 30 and a Royal Film Performance premiere in London on September 22. Tickets are already on sale through Fandango, AMC Theatres, Cinemark, and Atom Tickets. We will update this piece as more chains confirm their own Digger merchandise ahead of the release. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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He’s holding what looks like a little lollipop in one hand, a sweet detail that’s easy to miss at first glance. The sipper comes with a red straw, and a red and white strap that features Baymax waving, “The Magic of Disney Animation” branding, and “Hello, I am Baymax” printed along the length of it. The sipper is served with the Ani-Made, a drink made from Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, Dole Pineapple Juice, and watermelon syrup. The Baymax Sipper is available in the reimagined Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. For everything else that changed in that courtyard with today’s opening, including the full character cavalcade Disney brought out for the occasion and the new pins that debuted alongside it, check our [full opening day breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/14/magic-of-disney-animation-now-open-character-photo-baymax-sipper-pins/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260914_093507-1-1599x900.jpg)The Baymax Sipper costs $19.49. It’s limited to two per person, per transaction, and available while supplies last, so if you’re planning a trip specifically to grab one, don’t wait too long into the run. Sippers live and die on the small details, and this one gets them right. The recharger base is a nice nod for anyone who actually knows Baymax’s story instead of just his design, and the lollipop touch is the kind of thing you’ll notice on your second look, not your first. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney Animation Building in Burbank.** All 65 Walt Disney Animation Studios feature films are represented somewhere inside, including early artwork from next year’s “Hexed.” ![The Magic of Disney Animation Now Open at Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_094907-2-1598x900.jpg)For the full character cavalcade Disney assembled outside the building for opening day, including a new Baymax Sipper and three debut pins, check our [companion breakdown here](https://fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/14/magic-of-disney-animation-now-open-character-photo-baymax-sipper-pins/). And for the running tally across the whole Walt Disney Studios Lot, our [interactive checklist](https://fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/13/interactive-checklist-tracks-every-character-in-hollywood-studios-walt-disney-studios-lot/) and [complete character count](https://fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/13/walt-disney-studios-lot-character-count-571-characters-named-and-counted/) are both updated as new characters are confirmed. **A Building Built Around “Once Upon a Studio”** – The whole experience takes its inspiration from Disney Animation’s Emmy-winning short “Once Upon a Studio,” and it shows. Portraits come to life, characters pop out of artwork, and the entire building is designed to feel like guests have wandered into the real animation studio’s different departments. Director Dan Abraham worked directly with Walt Disney Imagineering’s Daniel Handke to build it out, and the result leans hard into authenticity over just theming for theming’s sake. The experience is made up of four main areas, plus a few extras Disney hasn’t fully detailed yet: - Drawn to Wonderland - Off the Page! - Olaf Draws! - Once Upon a Studio Theater **Drawn to Wonderland Is Built for Little Ones** – This is an indoor playground pulled straight from Mary Blair’s original “Alice in Wonderland” concept art, and it’s aimed squarely at younger kids. Guests can climb and explore through the Mad Tea Party, the Mad Hatter’s house, the Queen of Hearts’ rose garden, and the Cheshire Cat’s Tulgey Wood, all done up in Blair’s bold, whimsical color palette. It reads less like a themed play space and more like a genuine rest stop for families. Disney specifically built this one for recharging in the middle of a long park day, not just photos. **Off the Page! Is Where You’ll Meet Characters** – This is the section built for character encounters, and it’s organized around the stages of the animation process itself. Confirmed meet-and-greets include: - Mulan in Story - Rapunzel in Layout - Chip ‘n Dale in Hand-Drawn Animation - Donald and Daisy in Computer Animation - Goofy in Lighting - Stitch in Effects That Goofy in Lighting encounter is worth calling out. He’s in a completely different costume here, a blue mechanic-style overall look you won’t see anywhere else at Walt Disney World. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260913_093946-1598x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260913_093946.jpg)**Olaf Draws! Teaches Guests to Sketch** – Olaf gets his own dedicated space here, brought to life as a brand-new Audio-Animatronics figure sitting at an animator’s desk. Guests join him to learn character drawing basics through recorded tips from real Disney Animation artists and filmmakers, and the class rotates through a genuinely impressive list of pairings: - Mickey Mouse, with Dan Abraham (“Once Upon a Studio,” “Baymax!”) - Minnie Mouse, with Hyun min Lee (“Frozen 2,” “The Princess and the Frog”) - Donald Duck, with Austin Traylor (“Once Upon a Studio,” “Moana 2”) - Genie, with Disney Legend Eric Goldberg (“Aladdin,” “Hercules”) - Moana, with Samantha Vilfort (“Encanto,” “Zootopia 2”) - Stitch, with Fawn Veerasunthorn (“Hexed,” “Lilo & Scratch”) - Olaf, with Trent Correy (“Once Upon a Studio,” “Frozen 3”) - Ursula, with Michael Woodside (“Big Hero 6,” “Encanto”) - Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, with Byron Howard (“Zootopia,” “Zootopia 2”) [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_091907-507x900-1.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_091907-scaled-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260913_094033-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260913_094033-scaled-1.jpg)Disney Legend Josh Gad, the voice of Olaf, recorded original dialogue for the experience. Gad said the hope is that a “whole new generation of kids can dream of becoming animators” after walking through it. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_093207-2-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_093207-2-scaled.jpg)**Once Upon a Studio Theater and the Enchanted Gallery** – The theater is a dedicated home for the “Once Upon a Studio” short itself, now enhanced with new effects and brand-new animation made exclusively for this space, and characters occasionally show up within the artwork along the theater walls as the film plays. Next door, the enchanted art gallery looks like a standard collection of Disney Animation artwork at first glance. A closer look reveals new animation hidden inside the pieces, bringing the gallery to life. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260913_094854-1598x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260913_094854.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260913_094847-1598x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260913_094847.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260913_095230-1598x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260913_095230.jpg)The real story here isn’t any single room, it’s how specific Disney got with the crediting. Naming the actual animators and directors behind each Olaf Draws pairing, right down to which films they worked on, is a level of detail Disney usually saves for D23 panels, not a walk-up attraction. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This might be the deepest character lineup Disney has assembled for a single Walt Disney World photo op in years. Alongside the expected Mickey and friends, Disney brought out several characters who almost never appear at meet and greets, including Kida from *Atlantis: The Lost Empire*, Yokai from *Big Hero 6*, and Clopin from *The Hunchback of Notre Dame*. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/CharacterGroupPhoto_TheMagicofDisneyAnimation_091426-scaled-1-600x900.jpg)Here’s everyone we identified, organized loosely by row: - **Mickey and friends:** Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy (in both his classic look and a blue “Lighting” department overalls costume unique to the attraction), Pluto, Chip, Dale, Clara Cluck, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit - **Princesses and heroines:** Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Moana, Raya, Alice, Kida (*Atlantis: The Lost Empire*) - **Sidekicks and animal friends:** Thumper, Baloo, Meeko, Terk, Marie, Bolt, Rafiki, Pua the pig, Bernard and Bianca - **Heroes and leads:** Peter Pan, Robin Hood, Milo Thatch, Genie, Winnie the Pooh, Merlin, Judy Hopps - **Modern favorites:** Stitch, Olaf, Baymax, Vanellope von Schweetz, a Brother Bear-style bear (Koda) - **Villains:** Captain Hook, Cruella de Vil, Ursula, Hades, Dr. Facilier, Yokai, and what appears to be the Sheriff of Nottingham - **Also on hand:** Beast, Flora, Fauna, Merryweather, Clopin That is more than 50 characters in one photo. A couple of the background faces were tough to pin down definitively even at full zoom, including someone in an orange tunic who reads as Hercules and a gypsy-style performer near him who reads as Esmeralda. If you were there and can confirm those two, let us know and we’ll lock in the caption. ## New Baymax Sipper Debuts for $19.49 ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260914_093507-1599x900.jpg)Disney also rolled out a brand new sipper for the occasion. The **Baymax Sipper** stands with his signature red medical satchel doubling as the base, and comes served with the “Ani-made,” a drink made with Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, Dole Pineapple Juice, and watermelon syrup, for $19.49. Like most Disney sippers, it’s limited to two per person per transaction and available while supplies last, so if you want one, don’t wait around on this trip. ## Three New Pins Mark the Occasion ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260914_113406-1599x900.jpg)Disney Pins also released three new designs tied to the opening: - **Olaf Draws!** pin, showing Olaf at his easel with a paintbrush, matching the new attraction of the same name - A **limited release Mickey and Minnie pin**, showing the pair in artist smocks and berets in front of the Sorcerer’s Hat - A **large framed cast pin**, packed with characters from across the attraction’s artwork, including Tinker Bell, Dumbo, Pegasus, Rapunzel, Moana, Tiana, Baymax, Mulan, Geppetto, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pua, Chip, Dale, Olaf, and Stitch ## Our Take What stands out here isn’t just the character count; it’s the casting. Disney could have leaned entirely on Mickey, the princesses, and whatever’s trending, and called it a day. Instead, they pulled out Kida, Yokai, Clopin, Terk, and a Sheriff of Nottingham-type character that most guests will need a second to place. That’s a deliberate signal that this attraction is meant to be a love letter to the full 65-film library, not just the marketable half of it, and as lifelong animation fans, we’re into it. For everything else opening today at The Magic of Disney Animation, including Drawn to Wonderland, Off the Page!, and the new Once Upon a Studio Theater, stay tuned to our [Magic of Disney Animation coverage](https://fantasylandnews.com/) on FLN. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Magic Kingdom was first, when [Disney repaved and expanded the accessible section of the Zurg lot at the Transportation and Ticket Center](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/08/02/magic-kingdom-to-increase-dedicated-handicap-parking-spaces/) back in 2024, adding nearly a hundred new ADA compliant spaces with straight pull-in and pull-out parking instead of the old angled layout. Epcot followed last year, when [Disney repaved the Moana lot and added a few more rows of accessible parking](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/25/disability-parking-moved-at-epcot-while-repaving-moana-parking-lot/), though the exact number of new spaces there was never confirmed. ![Hollywood Studios Adds New Accessible Parking Section to Minnie Lot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hollywood-Studios-Adds-New-Accessible-Parking-Section-to-Minnie-Lot-1599x900.jpg)Now it’s Hollywood Studios’ turn. Based on the marked stalls and access aisles visible in these photos, the new section looks to add somewhere in the range of 60 to 80 accessible and companion parking spaces, spread across several rows near the front of the Minnie lot. Disney has not published an official number, so treat that as our best estimate from what’s on the ground rather than a confirmed figure. I am sure there is a reason for angled versus straight. Unlike the new layout that Disney built at Magic Kingdom and Epcot, with straight in-and-out stalls, Disney is sticking with the angled parking. Guests with a valid disability parking permit will be able to use the new section on a first-come, first-served basis, right at the front of the lot closest to the park entrance. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Epic confirmed Sora first with a teaser trailer, then followed up with individual character quotes for Riku, Kairi, and Roxas on its official social accounts, locking in the full four-character lineup. ![Fortnite Confirms Sora, Riku, Kairi, and Roxas for Kingdom Hearts Crossover](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Kingdom-Hearts-Arrives-in-Fortnite-This-Week-With-v42.20-Update-1600x900.jpg)The bigger story fans have latched onto is the Keyblade itself. In the games, Sora’s default weapon, the Kingdom Key, carries a small Mickey Mouse head charm on the chain at the base of the blade. In Fortnite, that charm has been swapped out for the game’s own Loot Llama, visible in the season’s key art since August and confirmed again in Epic’s official reveal trailer this week. The theory going around, and it holds up, is that this comes down to Kingdom Hearts lore rather than a licensing issue. In the games, the Kingdom Key can only be wielded by Sora specifically, which would create an obvious contradiction if every Fortnite player was running around with the real thing. Swapping the Mickey charm for the Loot Llama turns it into a stand-in weapon rather than the actual Kingdom Key, letting any player pick it up without breaking the story. The theory gets more support from Rocket League’s own Kingdom Hearts collaboration, where the same Keyblade has its Mickey charm replaced with a small ball charm instead. Two different games making the identical swap points to a deliberate choice on Epic and Disney’s part, not a one-off design quirk. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Fortnite-Kingdom-Hearts-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Fortnite-Kingdom-Hearts-1-1600x900.jpg)This is the latest in a run of Disney gaming crossovers this year, following [Fortnitemares crossing over into Halloween Horror Nights](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/halloween-horror-nights-35-adds-fortnitemares-scare-zone-at-universal-orlando-and-hollywood/) as a physical scare zone at Universal Orlando and Hollywood, and comes not long after news that [Frontier Developments signed a deal to build a Disney park construction game](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/frontier-developments-disney-game-announcement/). We’ll update with the exact Item Shop date once Epic locks it in. Keep an eye on our Gaming Hub for more. > It’s officially happening 🗝️ Sora is coming to Fortnite this week! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Falling Into Place stars Alvina August and Nathan Witte as childhood friends who reunite to complete a fall bucket list that leads to love. Look for this to premiere tonight on Hallmark Channel and be available to stream tomorrow on Hallmark+. This is the fall movie that will not disappoint. Sweet small town, fall bucket list, leaves, a dance, a hay ride. **[Fall Into Love](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/09/hallmark-announces-fall-into-love-2026-schedule-starting-august-22/)** on Hallmark Channel is satisfying so far. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Falling-Into-Place-Review_-Formulaic-but-Cozy-Fall-Movie-1600x900.jpg)Kaia (August) returns home for her town’s fall festival as well as her high school reunion and spends the week with her childhood best friend, James (Witte), to complete their unfinished fall bucket list. Falling Into Place delivers the exact thing we all go to Hallmark Channel for: family, friends, and romance. This movie follows the comforting, formulaic story wrapped up in Fall vibes that we all love. The leads were exactly what we wanted. Kaia starts off as the career driven, can’t put her phone down woman who finds herself pulled more and more into being home and relaxing with friends and family. Writer Ansley Gordon knows exactly how to write a Hallmark movie. This is comfort food at its absolute core. It’s why I watch Hallmark. This isn’t the first movie this year written by Ansley. She previously wrote **[Aussie at Heart](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/14/hallmark-channels-aussie-at-heart-is-full-of-chemistry-and-queensland-charm-review/)** and Love Under the Mistletoe. Let’s hope that some more stories are coming from Ansley Gordon. While this movie doesn’t take risks and move away from the standard tropes, it works for this movie. It’s comforting. It’s cozy. It’s what we want to watch in a Fall movie. While I’m not sure that this will bring new fans, it sure does warm the already loyal Hallmark fans. Hallmark has a way of always making me want to move to the picturesque small town with its Fall and Christmas activities. Throw in BJ Harrison, and I’m sold. If I’m not mistaken, this is the third movie we have seen BJ Harrison in this year. She plays Kaia’s Gigi, and I’m never dissatisfied when she’s on my screen. This is no different. Then you have the one bucket-list item that Kaia and James struggle to get: making Mr. Winters smile. The grumpy-looking older gentleman was the hardest thing to check off the list. The hay ride scene makes this movie. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fallplace5.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fallplace4.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fallplace3.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fallplace2.webp)Falling Into Place is directed by Angie Nolan. Angie is the fourth Make Her Mark director. Ashley Williams and Hallmark Media’s **Make Her Mark** Women’s Directing Program is an on-the-job mentorship initiative designed to advance Hallmark’s commitment to inclusive storytelling by supporting and increasing representation of women behind the camera. Ashley and Angie had a great interview on **[Instagram Live ](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdKC2c4DTsK/)**yesterday and talked about the process of working with Make Her Mark and Angie’s path to directing this movie. She shadowed Michael Robison on Adventures in Love and Birding, then took the helm on this movie. Angie joins Crystal Lowe, Kay Metchie, and Eva Tavares as Make Her Mark directors. 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New statues, handprints, and details keep showing up in the Walt Disney Studios Lot on a rolling basis, and this checklist gets updated as they’re confirmed. If you find someone who isn’t listed here, we would love to know about it. We keep a master list of every character across the courtyard and the attraction, and reader tips are how we catch the ones Imagineering tucks away quietly. Let us know at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm) or on FLN’s social channels, and tell us where you found them. This checklist tracks named characters only. Curious about the real total once every background puppy and skeleton gets counted individually, Disney-style? See our [complete character list and count breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/13/walt-disney-studios-lot-character-count-571-characters-named-and-counted/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Counted the way Disney counts its own 543, treating every individual background puppy and skeleton as its own character rather than a group, the real total comes to 571. Looking for the story behind these numbers? Read our [**full breakdown of the Walt Disney Studios Lot**](https://fantasylandnews.com/walt-disney-studios-lot-character-guide), or use our [**interactive checklist**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/13/interactive-checklist-tracks-every-character-in-hollywood-studios-walt-disney-studios-lot/) to check characters off as you spot them in person. ![Walt Disney Studios Lot Character Count: 571 Characters, Named and Counted](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Walt-Disney-Studios-Lot-Character-Count_-571-Characters-Named-and-Counted-1599x900.jpg)**571. That’s the real number of individual Disney characters we can confirm across the Walt Disney Studios Lot, counted the way Disney counts its own “Once Upon a Studio” short, which means every background Dalmatian puppy and every dancing skeleton gets tallied on its own instead of folded into one group.** If you just want distinct, individually named characters, that number is 508. Both are below, along with exactly how we got from one to the other. ## How We Get From 508 to 571 Disney’s own character count for “Once Upon a Studio” is 543, and that number only makes sense once you realize it counts every figure on screen individually, not by how many distinct, nameable characters appear. A litter of unnamed Dalmatian puppies isn’t one character to Disney’s count, it’s every individual puppy actually on screen. We applied that same standard across our full list rather than rounding it away. Here is every group where the individual count runs higher than the one name we gave it: - Unnamed Dalmatian Puppies: 12 in the short (9 in the “watching Fantasia” scene, plus a generic pup on the attraction map and two more on the Bolt tug-of-war statue in the courtyard) - Additional Unnamed Dalmatian Puppies: 38, from the short’s closing group photo - The Trolls (as rocks): 6, from “Frozen” - The Dancing Skeletons: 4, from “The Skeleton Dance” - The Penguin Waiters: 4 total (1 plus 3 more), from “Mary Poppins” - The Enchanted Brooms: 3, from “Fantasia” - The Bluebirds: 2, from “Cinderella” - The Trees: 2, from “Flowers and Trees” - The Twins: 2, the unnamed Lost Boys from “Peter Pan” Add up the extra instances those nine entries represent, 63 more than a flat one-per-row count, and 508 named characters becomes 571 individual ones. Of those 571, 533 come from “Once Upon a Studio” itself (533 of Disney’s official 543, meaning roughly 10 individual background figures in the short remain unidentified by name or group), and 38 exist only in the physical Walt Disney Studios Lot and have never appeared in the short at all. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20231014_122354-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_093207-1-1599x900.jpg) ## Meet Them in Person (Meet-and-Greets & Roaming) (8) The characters guests can actually meet face to face, either inside the Off the Page meet-and-greet once The Magic of Disney Animation opens, or currently roaming the courtyard lawn. - Chip (chipmunk), *Shorts* - Daisy Duck, *Shorts* - Dale, *Shorts* - Donald Duck, *Shorts* - Goofy, *Shorts* - Mulan, *Mulan* - Rapunzel, *Tangled* - Stitch, *Lilo and Stitch* ## Courtyard Statues & Details (17) Figures tucked into the landscaping, signage, and architecture throughout the outdoor courtyard. - Abu, *Aladdin* - Bolt, *Bolt* - Bruni, *Frozen 2* - Diablo, *Sleeping Beauty* - Dodger, *Oliver and Company* - Fru Fru, *Zootopia* - Jiminy Cricket, *Pinocchio* - Lucifer, *Cinderella* - Meeko, *Pocahontas* - Mochi, *Big Hero 6* - Oliver, *Oliver and Company* - Pua, *Moana* - Ray (Princess and the Frog), *The Princess and the Frog* - Sir Hiss, *Robin Hood* - Thumper, *Bambi* - Unnamed Dalmatian Puppies, *One Hundred and One Dalmatians* - Zazu, *The Lion King* ## Courtyard Handprints & Footprints (31) Cement handprints, footprints, and pawprints set into the courtyard walkways, styled after the celebrity impressions outside the Chinese Theatre. - Beast, *Beauty and the Beast* - Belle, *Beauty and the Beast* - Berlioz, *The Aristocats* - Big Bad Wolf, *Shorts* - Bruno Madrigal, *Encanto* - Cruella de Vil, *One Hundred and One Dalmatians* - Hercules, *Hercules* - Iago, *Aladdin* - Jafar, *Aladdin* - Little John, *Robin Hood* - Long John Silver, *Treasure Planet* - Marie, *The Aristocats* - Maui, *Moana* - Mirabel Madrigal, *Encanto* - Moana, *Moana* - Mowgli, *The Jungle Book* - Mufasa, *The Lion King* - Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, *Shorts* - Pegasus, *Hercules* - Piglet, *Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree* - Pocahontas, *Pocahontas* - Quasimodo, *The Hunchback of Notre Dame* - Ralph, *Wreck-It Ralph* - Robin Hood, *Robin Hood* - Simba, *The Lion King* - Tiana, *The Princess and the Frog* - Toulouse, *The Aristocats* - Ursula, *The Little Mermaid* - Vanellope von Schweetz, *Wreck-It Ralph* - Winnie the Pooh, *Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree* - Yensid, *Fantasia* ## Inside the Attraction (Map & Theming) (39) Characters confirmed on Disney’s official map of The Magic of Disney Animation, spanning the drawing class, the galleries, Drawn to Wonderland, and the Once Upon a Studio theater. - Abigail Gabble, *The Aristocats* - Amelia Gabble, *The Aristocats* - Aracuan Bird, *The Three Caballeros* - Billie, *Hexed* - Blue Centaurette, *Fantasia* - Bread-and-Butterflies, *Alice in Wonderland* - Buzzie, *The Jungle Book* - Captain of the Guards, *Tangled* - Clopin, *The Hunchback of Notre Dame* - Croquet Hedgehog, *Alice in Wonderland* - Dizzy, *The Jungle Book* - Dog Sweeper, *Alice in Wonderland* - Dormouse, *Alice in Wonderland* - Flamingo, *Fantasia 2000* - Flaps, *The Jungle Book* - Golden Harp, *Fun and Fancy Free* - Hammer Bird, *Alice in Wonderland* - Heart Card Soldier, *Alice in Wonderland* - Joe and Jenny, *Once Upon a Wintertime* - Kakamora, *Moana* - King Richard, *Robin Hood* - Lewis Robinson, *Meet the Robinsons* - Little Brother, *Mulan* - Mickey Mouse, *Various Shorts* - Momraths, *Alice in Wonderland* - Mushu, *Mulan* - Owl (sing-along), *Disney Sing-Along Songs* - Owl Spring, *Alice in Wonderland* - Pablo, *The Three Caballeros* - Pegasus (Fantasia), *Fantasia* - Pencil Bird, *Alice in Wonderland* - Royal Guards, *Tangled* - Spade Card Soldier, *Alice in Wonderland* - Star, *Wish* - Trigger, *Robin Hood* - Umbrella Bird, *Alice in Wonderland* - Vulture (Snow White), *Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs* - Willie the Giant, *Mickey and the Beanstalk* - Ziggy, *The Jungle Book* ## Once Upon a Studio: Full Short Film Cast (413) Every character we could confirm from the 2023 short that inspired the whole land, grouped by the film or short each one comes from and listed alphabetically by title. A handful of background characters (a litter of Dalmatian puppies, four dancing skeletons, a trio of enchanted brooms, and similar groups) are listed once each below rather than repeated instance by instance. See the count breakdown above for how those add up to the real total. ### The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad - Angus MacBadger - Brom Bones - Cyril Proudbottom - The Headless Horseman - Ichabod Crane - Katrina Van Tassel - Mole - Mr. Toad - Water Rat ### Aladdin - Aladdin - Genie - Jasmine - Magic Carpet - Rajah - The Sultan ### Alice in Wonderland - Alice - Cheshire Cat - King of Hearts - Mad Hatter - March Hare - Queen of Hearts - Tweedledee - Tweedledum - White Rabbit ### The Aristocats - Duchess - Edgar Balthazar - Roquefort - Scat Cat - Thomas O’Malley ### Atlantis: The Lost Empire - Audrey Rocio Ramirez - Cookie - Dr. Joshua Sweet - Gaetan Moliere - Kida - Milo Thatch - Vincenzo Santorini - Wilhelmina Packard ### Back to Never Land - Robin Williams’ Lost Boy ### The Ballad of Nessie - Nessie ### Bambi - Bambi - Flower - Friend Owl ### Beauty and the Beast - Chip (teacup) - Cogsworth - Fifi - Gaston - LeFou - Lumiere - Maurice - Mrs. Potts ### Bedknobs and Broomsticks - King Leonidas - Secretary Bird ### Ben and Me - Amos Mouse - Benjamin Franklin ### Big Hero 6 - Aunt Cass - Baymax - Fred - GoGo Tomago - Hiro Hamada - Honey Lemon - Wasabi ### The Black Cauldron - Creeper - Eilonwy - Fflewddur Fflam - Gurgi - Hen Wen - The Horned King - Taran ### Bolt - Mittens - Penny (Bolt) - Rhino ### Brother Bear - Kenai - Koda - Rutt - Tuke ### Chicken Little - Abby Mallard - Chicken Little - Fish Out of Water - Runt of the Litter ### Cinderella - Anastasia Tremaine - Blue Birds - Cinderella - Drizella Tremaine - Fairy Godmother - Gus - Jaq - Lady Tremaine - Mary Mouse (credits only) - Perla - Prince Charming ### Dinosaur - Aladar - Plio - Suri - Yar - Zini ### Dumbo - Dumbo - Timothy Mouse ### The Emperor’s New Groove - Kronk - Kuzco - Pacha - Yzma ### Encanto - Abuela Alma - Agustin Madrigal - Antonio Madrigal - Camilo Madrigal - Dolores Madrigal - Felix Madrigal - Isabela Madrigal - Julieta Madrigal - Luisa Madrigal - One of Bruno’s Rats (credits only) - Pepa Madrigal ### Fantasia - Bacchus - Ben Ali Gator - Blue Centaur - Brooms - Chernabog - Hyacinth Hippo - Jacchus - Madame Upanova ### Fantasia 2000 - Duke (Fantasia 2000) - Flying John - Joe (Fantasia 2000) - Rachel (Fantasia 2000) ### Feast - Winston (Feast) ### Ferdinand the Bull - Ferdinand ### Flowers and Trees - Trees ### The Fox and the Hound - Big Mama - Boomer - Copper - Dinky - Squeeks - Tod ### Frozen - Grand Pabbie - Hans - Oaken - Olaf - Trolls (as rocks) ### Frozen 2 - Anna - Elsa - Honeymaren - Kristoff - Lieutenant Destin Mattias - Ryder - Sven ### Fun and Fancy Free - Bongo ### The Great Mouse Detective - Basil of Baker Street - Dr. David Q. Dawson - Fidget - Olivia Flaversham - Ratigan ### Hercules - Hades - Megara - Pain - Panic - Phil - Zeus ### Home on the Range - Grace (cow) - Maggie (cow) - Mrs. Calloway ### The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Claude Frollo - Djali - Esmeralda - Hugo - Laverne - Phoebus - Victor ### Inner Workings - Paul (Inner Workings) ### John Henry - John Henry ### The Jungle Book - Bagheera - Baloo - Colonel Hathi - Hathi Jr. - Kaa - King Louie - Shanti - Shere Khan - Winifred ### Lady and the Tramp - Jock - Lady - Peg - Tramp - Trusty ### Lambert the Sheepish Lion - Lambert ### Lilo and Stitch - David Kawena - Jumba Jookiba - Lilo - Nani - Pleakley - Scrump ### The Lion King - Banzai - Ed (hyena) - Nala - Pumbaa - Rafiki - Scar - Shenzi - Timon ### The Little Mermaid - Ariel - Eric - Flounder - Max (dog) - Scuttle - Sebastian ### Make Mine Music - Alice Blue Bonnet - Casey (baseball) - Ivan (Make Mine Music) - Johnny Fedora - Peter (Make Mine Music) - Sascha - Sonia (Make Mine Music) ### Mary Poppins - Penguin Waiter - Penguin Waiters (3 more) ### Meet the Robinsons - Bowler Hat Guy - Carl the Robot - DOR-15 - Lucille Krunklehorn - Wilbur Robinson ### Melody Time - Jenny (Melody Time) - Joe (Melody Time) - Johnny Appleseed - Pecos Bill - Slue Foot Sue - Widowmaker ### Moana - Hei Hei - Ocean ### Mulan - Chien-Po - Cri-Kee - Li Shang - Ling - Yao ### Oliver and Company - Einstein (dog) - Francis (dog) - Georgette - Rita (dog) - Tito ### One Hundred and One Dalmatians - Additional Unnamed Dalmatian Puppies - Anita Radcliff - Freckles - Lucky - Nanny (101 Dalmatians) - Patch - Penny (Dalmatian) - Pepper (Dalmatian) - Perdita - Pongo - Roger Radcliff - Rolly ### Paperman - George (Paperman) ### Pete’s Dragon - Elliott ### Peter Pan - Captain Hook - Cubby - John Darling - Michael Darling - Nana - Nibs - Peter Pan - Slightly - Smee - Tick-Tock the Crocodile - Tinker Bell - Tootles - The Twins (Peter Pan) - Wendy ### Pinocchio - Blue Fairy - Cleo - Figaro - Geppetto - Gideon - Honest John - Pinocchio - Stromboli ### Pocahontas - Chief Powhatan - Flit - Governor Ratcliffe - John Smith - Nakoma - Percy (Pocahontas) ### Prep and Landing - Lanny - Wayne ### The Princess and the Frog - Charlotte La Bouff - Dr. Facilier - Juju - Louis - Mama Odie - Prince Naveen ### Ralph Breaks the Internet - Knowsmore - Shank - Yesss ### Raya and the Last Dragon - Boun - Dyan - Namaari - Noi - Pan - Raya - Sisu - Tong - Tuk Tuk - Uka ### The Reluctant Dragon - The Reluctant Dragon ### The Rescuers - Bernard - Bianca - Evinrude - Madame Medusa - Mr. Snoops - Orville - Penny (The Rescuers) ### The Rescuers Down Under - Cody - Jake - Joanna - Percival C. McLeach - Wilbur (Rescuers Down Under) ### Robin Hood - Alan-A-Dale - Friar Tuck - Lady Kluck - Maid Marian - Prince John - Sheriff of Nottingham - Sis (Robin Hood) - Skippy Rabbit - Tagalong - Toby Turtle ### Saludos Amigos - Jose Carioca - Pedro (plane) ### Scrooge McDuck and Money - Scrooge McDuck ### Shorts - Clara Cluck - Clarabelle Cow - Dewey Duck - Fiddler Pig - Fifer Pig - Horace Horsecollar - Huey Duck - Humphrey the Bear - Louie Duck - Ludwig Von Drake - Pete - Pluto - Practical Pig - Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore - Spike the Bee ### The Skeleton Dance - Skeletons ### Sleeping Beauty - Aurora - Fauna - Flora - Maleficent - Merryweather - Phillip ### The Small One - Small One ### Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Bashful - Doc - Dopey - Evil Queen - Grumpy - Happy - The Prince - Sleepy - Sneezy - Snow White ### Strange World - Calisto Mal - Ethan Clade - Jaeger Clade - Legend (Strange World) - Meridian Clade - Searcher Clade - Splat ### Susie the Little Blue Coupe - Susie the Little Blue Coupe ### The Sword in the Stone - Archimedes - Arthur - Madam Mim - Merlin - Sugar Bowl ### Tangled - Flynn Rider - Maximus - Mother Gothel - Pascal ### Tarzan - Clayton - Jane - Kala - Kerchak - Tantor - Tarzan - Terk ### The Three Caballeros - Panchito Pistoles ### Treasure Planet - B.E.N. - Captain Amelia - Dr. Delbert Doppler - Jim Hawkins - Morph ### The Ugly Duckling - The Ugly Duckling ### Us Again - Art - Dot ### Various Shorts - Minnie Mouse ### Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day - Tigger ### Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree - Christopher Robin - Eeyore - Gopher - Kanga - Owl - Rabbit ### Wish - Asha ### Wreck-It Ralph - Fix-It Felix Jr. - King Candy - Sergeant Calhoun - Taffyta Muttonfudge ### Zootopia - Assistant Mayor Bellwether - Chief Bogo - Flash - Gazelle - Judy Hopps - Koslov - Mr. Big - Nick Wilde - Officer Clawhauser ## Spot a Character We’re Missing? New statues, handprints, and details keep showing up in the Walt Disney Studios Lot on a rolling basis, and this list gets updated as they’re confirmed. If you find someone who isn’t listed here, we would love to know. We keep a master list of every character across the courtyard and the attraction, and reader tips help us catch the ones Imagineering tucks away quietly. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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All three pieces came together just three days before [The Magic of Disney Animation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/disneys-hollywood-studios-to-open-new-animation-experience-in-2026/) officially opens on September 14. ![Magic of Disney Animation Courtyard Fully Lit at Night for First Time](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Magic-of-Disney-Animation-Courtyard-Fully-Lit-at-Night-for-First-Time-1599x900.jpg)We walked into the courtyard expecting the usual evening crowd noise and got something closer to a quiet escape instead. The oak trees scattered across the space were wrapped in warm white string lights from the lower branches all the way up, and with the courtyard’s mature shade cover, it felt less like a theme park walkway and more like a backyard patio somewhere. The Sorcerer Hat towered over all of it, glowing blue with its crescent moon and stars catching the light in waves. Below it, the silver ANIMATION lettering was lit up clean and bright against the red and white striped awning. [![Magic of Disney Animation Courtyard Fully Lit at Night for First Time](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_201533-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_201533-scaled.jpg)The hat’s lighting effect is not brand new. It first went up when the [Sorcerer’s Hat returned to Hollywood Studios back in April](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/sorcerers-hat-returns-hollywood-studios/), and it ran for about a week after the courtyard’s [original May opening](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/24/walt-disney-studios-lot-hollywood-studios-opens/) before the twinkle aspect went away for months. Last night marked its return, not its introduction, and the timing lines up with Disney bringing the last pieces of the courtyard online ahead of the official September 14 opening date. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_201616-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_201616-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_201649-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_201649-scaled.jpg)The trees are the part that has not happened before. The courtyard’s trees were left dark when the space opened back in May, even as the Sorcerer Hat briefly ran its light show that same month. Last night was the first time we or anyone else has seen the trees lit from end to end, and it changes the whole feel of the space after dark. The lights are subtle rather than flashy, more like a string of fireflies caught in the branches than a light display competing for attention. The courtyard’s ambient soundtrack also plays a part here. Once the sun goes down, the daytime bird sounds pipe down and crickets take over underneath the usual loop of classic Disney songs. That detail has technically been part of the courtyard’s sound design since May, but combined with the lit trees and the returning hat show for the first time last night, it landed differently. Standing there, it genuinely felt like stepping outside the park for a minute, which is a strange and welcome thing to feel in the middle of Hollywood Studios. > Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat is once again twinkling in The Walt Disney Studios! The courtyard is stunning at night. 🥹 [pic.twitter.com/EwQoXPc6QK](https://t.co/EwQoXPc6QK) > > — Drew Smith (@DrewDisneyDude) [September 12, 2026](https://x.com/DrewDisneyDude/status/2098588725315793156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) None of this looks like a coincidence. Disney has been finishing touches on the Walt Disney Studios Lot all week, from the [new character statues added throughout the courtyard](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/05/new-character-statues-added-at-walt-disney-studios-lot-full-list-updated/) to Cast Member previews inside the building, which we got an early look at with our [first look inside The Magic of Disney Animation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/09/disney-reveals-first-look-and-easter-eggs-inside-the-magic-of-disney-animation-images-and-video/). Getting the hat and trees both lit at the same time, three days out from the official opening, points to Disney wanting the full courtyard experience ready to go the moment the doors open. **Our take:** This courtyard was already one of the better rethemes at Walt Disney World in daylight. At night, with the trees lit and the hat sparkling again, it turns into something else entirely. It is relaxing in a way that few spots inside a theme park manage to be, and it gives Hollywood Studios a second nighttime space worth slowing down in, alongside what Galaxy’s Edge already does after dark. If Disney keeps this lighting running consistently once The Magic of Disney Animation opens, this could end up being one of the most underrated corners of the park after sunset. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Tied to that rerelease, the chain is offering a Korea-exclusive Digiegg Popcorn Bucket featuring designs based on the eight original partner Digimon: Agumon, Gabumon, Biyomon, Tentomon, Palmon, Gomamon, Patamon, and Gatomon, the latest addition to the kind of global theater collectibles we track on our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ![Digimon Digiegg Popcorn Buckets Revealed for Classic Films' Theatrical Rerelease](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Digimon-Digiegg-Popcorn-Buckets-Revealed-for-Classic-Films-Theatrical-Rerelease-2-1600x900.jpg)Each bucket measures roughly 15×30 cm, close to 6 inches by 12 inches, and comes packaged with a regular-sized popcorn and one random character keychain, sold blind alongside the randomly assigned egg design. A full set runs 25,900 Korean Won, about $18.80 USD. The circular base of each bucket is styled after the ground at File Island’s Primary Village, also known as the Village of Beginnings, a nice bit of theming pulled straight from the anime’s own setting rather than just a generic stand. The eight partner Digimon featured across the set are Agumon, Gabumon, Biyomon, Tentomon, Palmon, Gomamon, Patamon, and Gatomon, each with its own distinct egg pattern and matching keychain. ![Digimon Digiegg Popcorn Buckets Revealed for Classic Films' Theatrical Rerelease](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/178904677032-721x900.jpg)![Digimon Digiegg Popcorn Buckets Revealed for Classic Films' Theatrical Rerelease](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/17890466580-720x900.jpg)The two films getting this rerelease both date back to the very start of the franchise. Digimon Adventure is the 1999 short film that tells the origin story behind the whole series, following Tai and Kari’s first encounter with a Digimon years before the events of the TV series, as Greymon squares off against the invading Parrotmon to protect their hometown. Digimon Adventure: Our War Game! followed in 2000 as a direct sequel, picking up a year later when a virus Digimon called Diaboromon starts attacking the internet, forcing the DigiDestined and their partners to reach a new level of Digivolution to stop him before he brings down every communications network on the planet. Both films were directed by Mamoru Hosoda, who later became known for Summer Wars, a film he’s cited Our War Game! as a direct influence on. For fans in the US who want to watch either film, both are available on Blu-ray through the Crunchyroll Store and Amazon, either as part of the three-movie Digimon the Movies set or the standalone Digimon Adventure Movies 1 and 2 release, both featuring a new uncut dub with the original cast. Neither film is currently streaming on a major US platform. Viewers who grew up on the original 2000 English dub may also remember both stories folded into Digimon: The Movie, the localized theatrical release that combined and re-edited footage from both films along with a third for its American release. ![Digimon Digiegg Popcorn Buckets Revealed for Classic Films' Theatrical Rerelease](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/17890467626-721x900.jpg)Pre-sale runs exclusively through the Korean Megabox app from September 10 through September 20, 2026, limited to one set per person. 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Guests walking near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad this week caught it swinging its jib right past the castle spires, and honestly, at this point it might need its own hat and pin set. ![New Tower Crane Rises Over Magic Kingdom's Piston Peak Construction Site](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/New-Tower-Crane-Rises-Over-Magic-Kingdoms-Piston-Peak-Construction-Site-1-1600x900.jpg)Piston Peak is the Cars-themed land replacing Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat, and the project has never been shy about its cranes. But this one stands out. It clears the treeline, it clears Big Thunder’s rock work, and depending on where you’re standing, it lines up almost perfectly with the Magic Kingdom skyline shot everyone tries to get from the Ticket and Transportation Center ferry dock. Spaceship Earth spent decades as EPCOT’s silhouette. Cinderella Castle has owned the Magic Kingdom postcard since 1971. For now, this crane is the tallest thing on the property, and it is not being subtle about it. The Imagineering team behind Piston Peak includes Chris Beatty, Michael Hundgen, and Wyatt Winter, whose Disney career actually started as a cast member at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, which makes it a little poetic that the crane towers directly over his old stomping grounds. Somewhere in that construction office there is probably a very tall progress chart. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_164752-1599x900.jpg)![Construction crane beside a white, turreted building with a blue slate roof and a ship-shaped weather vane on top under a cloudy sky.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_164618-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_164357-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_1642240-1599x900.jpg)**Our take:** cranes are not glamorous, and nobody is putting one on a keychain. But a crane this size, staying up this long, right in the middle of the park’s most photographed sightline, is a pretty honest signal of how big this project actually is. Frontierland has not seen a transformation on this scale in decades, and if the price of that is sharing a few photos with a construction crane for a year or two, that is a trade most Disney fans will happily make. Just don’t be surprised if it ends up in more park photos this year than the castle does. Piston Peak construction is expected to continue reshaping this corner of Frontierland for a while yet, so expect this crane, or one just like it, to keep showing up in the background of Big Thunder Mountain photos for some time. Check out our [full Piston Peak construction ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/walt-disney-world-d23-2026-announcements/)[tracker](https://fantasylandnews.com/LINK-TO-YOUR-PISTON-PEAK-HUB/) for every update so far, and read our first look at [The Magic of Disney Animation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/11/the-magic-of-disney-animation-soft-opens-our-first-impressions-from-inside/) while you’re at it. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The story starts at [Pizza Ponte](https://www.pizzapontefla.com/), imagined as the small Italian bakery where Maria and Enzo built a business out of their love of food and travel, today serving Sicilian-style pizza, house-baked pastries, and handcrafted sandwiches. That story expands at [Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante](https://www.mariaandenzos.com/), framed as a 1930s air terminal restored to its Art Deco glory, complete with former boarding gates turned dining booths and Southern Italian cuisine to match. From there, the story goes underground at [Enzo’s Hideaway](https://www.enzoshideawayfla.com/), set in tunnels imagined as once serving the neighboring power plant before becoming a Prohibition-era rum runner hideout. Follow those tunnels to their source and you land at [The Edison](https://www.theedisonfla.com/) itself, imagined as the power plant that once served as the heartbeat of old Disney Springs, now an industrial-themed cocktail lounge with live entertainment after dark. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260409_181348-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/EdisonInterior2Final-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AVP_7308-1349x900.jpg)Morimoto Event WideThe Edison is keeping that story going into fall with new Shaken & Stirred Cocktail Class dates. Held at 1 p.m. on select Saturdays from October through December, these hands-on sessions put guests behind the bar with The Edison’s own bartenders to learn the basics of mixology. Each class runs $100++ per person and includes guided instruction, cocktail tastings, and a light lunch, with space limited to just 10 guests per session. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged given how small each class is. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Shaken-Stirred-Hands-On-Cocktail-Classes-and-Saturday-Workshops.jpg)The fall and winter lineup includes: - **October 3:** American Single Malt, a Guided Tasting - **October 17:** The Juniper Journey - **October 31:** Shaken, Not Scared - **November 14:** The Best Cocktails You’ve Never Heard Of - **November 28:** TLC (Tea Leaves & Cocktails) - **December 12:** Sipping Spirits & Spreading Cheer - **December 26 & 27:** Dreaming of a White Sand Christmas Timing “**[Shaken, Not Scared](https://www.exploretock.com/the-edison-lake-buena-vista/event/453255?date=2026-09-19&size=1&time=13%3A00)**” for Halloween and closing the year with a Christmas-themed class on the 26th and 27th shows some real thought went into lining these classes up with the calendar rather than just picking random Saturdays. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Days ahead of [The Magic of Disney Animation’s](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/11/the-magic-of-disney-animation-soft-opens-our-first-impressions-from-inside/) official September 14 opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the attraction’s Gallery Wrap Party room has been turned over entirely to concept art, character reveals, and props from the studio’s November 25 release.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disneys-Hexed-Gets-Its-Own-Gallery-Inside-The-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-2-1599x900.jpg)**A Room Built to Change With Every New Film** – Guests reach the Gallery Wrap Party after leaving Olaf Draws! Across the room guests will see a framed, painted tree roots arching overhead, with a gold tile mosaic underneath depicting a sun, a tree, a crescent moon, and stars, all wrapped in trailing ivy. The design mirrors the look of Hexe, the witch realm at the center of Hexed’s story, and sets the tone before a single piece of art is visible. Most of The Magic of Disney Animation is built to stay put. The animator’s desk display, the character meet and greet rooms, and the Treasures Untold prop gallery presented by Pandora are all fixed experiences. The Gallery Wrap Party room works differently. Right now it belongs to Hexed, but Imagineering has said the space is designed to rotate with each new Walt Disney Animation Studios release, meaning Frozen III, Zootopia 3, and Clay will eventually get their own turn behind the same archway. **What’s on Display** – A “Gallery” sign hangs over the entrance with a “Wrap Party!” banner draped beneath it, and a “Now Showing” wall next to the doorway holds the Hexed teaser poster, complete with its November release date and a callout to the studio behind Frozen and Zootopia. A separate wall nearby carries a poster for every Walt Disney Animation Studios film to date, with room left for more. See below. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_114700-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_114656-1599x900.jpg)Inside, a corkboard holds hand-drawn storyboard panels tracking Billie’s first encounters with the residents and creatures of Hexe, alongside a full-color script sequence that follows the shift from her autumn hometown into the surreal light and color of the witch realm. A placard beside the boards explains both tools in plain terms, framing them as steps artists use to work out staging, camera movement, and mood before animation begins. Two lit display cases hold the rest of the reveal. Concept paintings show the town of Hexe in glowing jewel tones, paired with black and white architectural sketches of its rooftops and root-covered bridges. A prop replica of the leather-bound “Hexe” book sits open to illustrated pages, the same book that greets new arrivals in the story. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_114508-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_114555-1599x900.jpg)Character cards introduce Billie Doe, voiced by Hailee Steinfeld and described as an impulsive 16-year-old who discovers she has secret magical abilities, and her mother Alice Doe, voiced by Rashida Jones and described as no longer able to protect her daughter from what the two of them uncover together. Concept art traces Billie’s look from her school uniform into the red hooded coat she wears once she crosses into Hexe. Also on display is Beef Roger Crummchuk, the three-eyed cat voiced by Walton Goggins, shown across full turnaround model sheets and expression studies, with a card describing him as a reclusive character who forms an uneasy alliance with Billie and Alice. Nearby is Bucket, an enchanted cauldron billed as Billie’s unexpected but loyal companion, shown floating through concept art of a moss covered forest room, next to a full model sheet tracking how his shape and personality were refined. Elias Quire, the magical journal voiced by Stephen Fry, appears as a physical book prop alongside an “Entry Questionnaire” card with its yes and no boxes checked, a small hint at how new arrivals are greeted at the edge of Hexe. A separate set of concept paintings introduces a trio of witches and a silver haired figure in a floor length purple gown, matching the look already reported for Jodie Foster’s villain, Queen Celeste, though her character card was not part of this display. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_114612-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_114537-1-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_114513-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_114729-1-1599x900.jpg)**Our Take** – This is the kind of access Imagineering rarely gives fans before a movie’s marketing machine has fully kicked in, and it works in Hexed’s favor. Seeing Beef Roger Crummchuk’s turnaround sheets next to Billie’s costume evolution and that color script makes the film feel like an original, not a retread of Wish or Encanto. If this room really does rotate with every new release the way Disney says it will, it could become one of the best stops at Walt Disney World for an early read on what Animation is working on next. Hexed opens in theaters November 25, directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand and co-directed by Josie Trinidad, with a voice cast that includes Hailee Steinfeld, Rashida Jones, Jodie Foster, Walton Goggins, Tracey Ullman, and Stephen Fry. The Magic of Disney Animation officially opens September 14 in the Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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These are our first impressions from inside.** Without turning this into a full review, our overall first impression is that this is a love letter to Disney Animation fans, spanning everything from the classic films to Hexed, the studio’s next release. Every corner of this space has something for guests who grew up on the older movies and something for guests just discovering the newer ones. ![The Magic of Disney Animation Soft Opens: Our First Impressions From Inside](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Walt-Disney-Animation-Studios-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-Hollywood-Studios-1599x900.jpg)We broke the news [just yesterday](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/10/olaf-draws-virtual-queue-confirmed/) that “Olaf Draws!” would use an in-person virtual queue, and sure enough, by the time we left this morning, that queue had already filled. We also covered the [official First Look walkthrough and Easter egg videos](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/09/disney-reveals-first-look-and-easter-eggs-inside-the-magic-of-disney-animation-images-and-video/) Disney released earlier this week, and walking the space in person confirmed just how much detail those videos actually captured. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-Studios-Hollywood-Studios-1600x900.jpg)## Our Honest Take Here’s the truth as we see it. This space is wonderful, and we walked out genuinely wowed. But we’re Disney fans first, and that colors how we’re reading this. Kids are going to love it without question, and Disney adults and longtime fans will appreciate it too. Our real worry is what happens once the novelty wears off: this could just as easily become a big air-conditioned holding area, somewhere guests duck into to escape the Florida heat or an afternoon storm rather than a space they actually engage with. The average guest walking through isn’t going to catch the Hexed display case, the Emmy, the side animation timed to the short, or half the Easter eggs packed into every corner. That’s just reality. It doesn’t change how we feel about the space ourselves; we love it, but whether it lands with the average guest the way it lands with us is a different question entirely. ## Off the Page! The character meet-and-greet rooms were open and running. Rapunzel had by far the longest line of the morning. She and Mulan are each set up in their own separate rooms just off the main space, while Goofy, Donald, and Chip ‘n Dale meet together in the main room. Off the Page! is going to be a huge hit with kids specifically, the theming around each character’s animation department is detailed enough to hold adult attention too, but the meet-and-greet format itself is clearly built with younger guests in mind. ## Olaf Draws! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_090410-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_090355-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_090633-1599x900.jpg)Olaf Draws! was a lot of fun. The Audio-Animatronics figure and the video screen work together well as a pair, walking guests through the lesson step by step. Guests sit in Frozen-themed sled seating set up classroom-style facing Olaf’s desk, each spot stocked with paper and a pencil. Today’s lesson was Mickey Mouse only, guided by a projected sketch signed by artist Dan Abraham. Whether the lesson rotates through different characters on different days or stays fixed for now wasn’t clear from this one visit. One small detail worth a laugh: the sign outside the space includes a classic Disney gag, a placard reading “Behold… The Backside of Sign!” with a doodle of Olaf, a direct nod to the same joke Disney has used elsewhere in the parks for decades. ## Once Upon A Studio Theater ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_093207-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_093804-1599x900.jpg)This was the standout for us personally. As big fans of the original Once Upon a Studio short, getting to watch it again inside a theater built specifically around it was a real moment. What works especially well here is the side artwork flanking the screen. Disney appears to have created brand new animation sequences specifically for this space, showing characters like Alice or Piglet walking through the trees or approaching a castle, timed to lead into the short’s actual 100th anniversary group image finale. It’s a small touch, but it makes the theater feel built around the film rather than just a room that happens to show it. The theater also has its own display case holding the actual Emmy Award Once Upon a Studio won for Outstanding Short Form Animated Program at the 2023 Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, alongside a framed poster of the character collage art from the short. ## Outside the Theater ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_093638-507x900-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/485e4378-11bb-46ca-b4b9-c992ec5afdf3-600x900.jpg)A new Disney PhotoPass interactive experience sits just outside the Once Upon A Studio Theater, letting guests pose with digital versions of characters like Baymax and Moana. It’s a fun addition, though the results were a little inconsistent for us, finding the right spot to stand for a good shot took some trial and error. ## Gallery Wrap Party ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_092142-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_114449-1599x900.jpg)The gallery space nearest the exit is themed as a wrap party, and it’s easily one of the most detailed corners of the whole experience. A wall behind faux ivy is painted with sun, moon, and tree motifs across arched tile panels. The real centerpiece, though, is a wall covered edge to edge with a small poster for every Walt Disney Animation Studios theatrical film in order, starting with the 1937 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and running all the way through Wish and Moana 2. Hexed, the studio’s next film, sits by itself at the very end of the wall, making the whole display read as a complete timeline of the studio’s output from its very first movie to its next one. Right next to that wall is a dedicated display case for Hexed itself, confirmed for theaters this November. The case includes concept art, visual development sketches, and character cards for Elias Quire, a magical journal voiced by Stephen Fry who greets the film’s lead alongside Ms. Quill at the entrance to the witch realm of Hexe, and Bucket, an enchanted cauldron who becomes an unexpected companion. Billie, the film’s lead, is voiced by Hailee Steinfeld, with Rashida Jones voicing her mother, Alice. The synopsis on display describes Billie as an impulsive, unconventional teenager whose secret magical abilities pull her out of suburbia and into Hexe, where she and her mother uncover family mysteries that could change the world of witches forever. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_114506-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_114729-1599x900.jpg)Elsewhere in the gallery, a full-size replica of Maui’s Magic Fish Hook from Moana is mounted on display, labeled museum-style as being on loan, alongside a still image of Maui holding it in the film. ## One More Detail Worth Noting ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260911_092554.jpg)In one of the hallway spaces, we noticed a ceiling installation of paint cans and brushes doubling as light fixtures, each one glowing a different color and labeled with a character’s name and what looks like a production room number, Betty, Ariel, Simba, Jasmine, and more among them. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney's Hollywood Studios, Fantasy Land News, Walt Disney World --- ### [Olaf Draws! Virtual Queue Confirmed, But It's Not the Usual App-Based System](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/10/olaf-draws-virtual-queue-confirmed-but-its-not-the-usual-app-based-system/) **Published:** September 10, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **A virtual queue for “Olaf Draws!” will be needed when The Magic of Disney Animation opens September 14, but it’s not the standard app-based virtual queue most guests are used to, according to Cast Members in the Animation Courtyard. You’ll have to physically show up at the experience’s entrance to get added to the waitlist, so the earlier you can get there, the better your odds of actually getting in that day.** Space is limited, and while we do not know the exact number of people who can do this at once, it does not look like over 100 at a time. “Olaf Draws!” replaces the old Animation Academy with a brand-new Audio-Animatronics figure of Olaf, seated at an animator’s desk in a scene inspired by a moment from Once Upon a Studio. Guests are walked through basic character drawing step by step, guided by recorded lessons from real Disney Animation artists and directors covering characters like Mickey Mouse, Genie, Moana, Stitch, and Olaf himself. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Olaf-Draws-Virtual-Queue-Confirmed-1600x900.jpg)Opening Sept. 14, 2026, The Magic of Disney Animation invites guests to explore a new collection of animation-inspired experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests of all ages are invited to discover their inner artist in “Olaf Draws!” where everyone’s favorite snowman takes center stage as a cheerful companion, bringing them along to learn character drawing from some of the biggest names in Disney animation.Unlike most virtual queues at Walt Disney World, this one can’t be joined remotely through the My Disney Experience app from somewhere else in the park. Guests need to be physically present at the entrance to get added to the waitlist, which makes this closer to an old-fashioned standby sign-up than the virtual queue system most people associate with attractions like TRON or Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind. That in-person requirement is worth planning around. A virtual queue you can only join by showing up removes the biggest advantage virtual queues usually offer, being able to secure a spot while doing something else in the park. Guests who want a real shot at “Olaf Draws!” on a given day should treat it like an early rope-drop priority rather than something to sort out later. We covered the full deep dive on this experience [just yesterday](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/09/disney-reveals-first-look-and-easter-eggs-inside-the-magic-of-disney-animation-images-and-video/), when Disney released a First Look walkthrough video alongside an Imagineering Easter egg tour ahead of opening day. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-WDW-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-1-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Olaf_Draws_3-1-1350x900.jpg)## Olaf Draws! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney's Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Olaf Draws! Virtual Queue Confirmed --- ### [2027 Disney After Hours Dates Announced for Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/10/2027-disney-after-hours-dates-announced-for-magic-kingdom-hollywood-studios-epcot/) **Published:** September 10, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney has confirmed 2027 Disney After Hours dates for Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT, with tickets going on sale today, September 10, for guests staying at select Walt Disney World resorts, the Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green. Everyone else can buy starting September 22.** Every After Hours event lets ticket holders enter the park as early as 7 p.m., well before the event officially starts, and includes select complimentary snacks like ice cream novelties, popcorn, and bottled drinks at carts scattered around the park. We covered [last year’s After Hours announcement](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/26/disney-after-hours-will-return-in-2026-tickets-on-sale-this-october/) when 2026 dates and ticket windows were confirmed, and this year’s rollout follows the same basic structure across all three parks. ![2027 Disney After Hours Dates Announced for Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2027-Disney-After-Hours-Dates-Announced-for-Magic-Kingdom-Hollywood-Studios-EPCOT-1600x900.jpg)## Magic Kingdom After Hours Magic Kingdom After Hours runs 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on each event night, and guests with a ticket don’t need a separate park reservation to enter before the event begins. Attractions running with lower waits include TRON Lightcycle / Run, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan’s Flight, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, among others. 2027 Magic Kingdom After Hours dates: January 11, January 18, February 1, February 8, February 15, February 22, March 4, March 8, March 15, April 5, April 12, April 26, May 17, May 24, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 15, and July 19. ## Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Hours ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260805_215135-1599x900.jpg)Hollywood Studios After Hours runs 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on select nights through August 25, 2027. Rides available with shorter waits include Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers, Toy Story Mania!, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. Characters also roam the streets throughout the night for surprise encounters. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $30 per ticket when logged into their Disney account. 2027 Hollywood Studios After Hours dates: January 16, January 27, February 13, February 24, March 13, March 17, March 24, April 7, April 24, April 28, May 19, May 26, June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 5, July 12, July 26, August 4, and August 25. ## EPCOT After Hours ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260806_231222-1599x900.jpg)EPCOT After Hours runs 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on select evenings through August 19, 2027, giving ticket holders a full five and a half hours in the park from the 7 p.m. early entry window. Attractions include Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Test Track presented by General Motors, Frozen Ever After, Soarin’ Across America, Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros, Living with the Land, Mission: SPACE, The Seas with Nemo & Friends, and Spaceship Earth. The same $30 Annual Passholder and DVC discount applies here too. 2027 EPCOT After Hours dates: January 21, February 18, April 1, April 15, April 22, May 6, May 13, June 3, June 12, July 8, July 22, July 29, August 7, August 12, and August 19. EPCOT gets the fewest dates of the three parks at 15, compared to 19 at Magic Kingdom and 22 at Hollywood Studios. 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Disney confirmed the dates and the three pillars of the festival, character topiaries and garden displays, the Garden Rocks Concert Series at America Gardens Theatre, and the Outdoor Kitchens serving garden-inspired food around the park, but performer lineups, dining package dates, and menu details are all still coming later. ![EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2027 Dates Announced: March 10 – May 31](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Epcot-Flower-Garden-2025_-Mickey-Pals-Topiaries-Return-1-1598x900.jpg)One detail worth noting for trip planning: this year’s run is actually about a week shorter than 2026’s. The 2026 festival ran 89 days, from March 4 to June 1. The 2027 dates work out to roughly 82 days, still a long run compared to Festival of the Arts, but a real trim compared to last year. That’s an interesting contrast against what Disney just announced for [Festival of the Arts](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/10/epcot-festival-of-the-arts-2027-now-presented-by-disney-lorcana-dates-announced/), which is getting a full week longer in 2027. Disney isn’t uniformly extending every EPCOT festival next year. It’s adjusting each one differently, which suggests these decisions are being made festival by festival based on how each one is actually performing rather than a blanket policy across the board. We covered [last year’s dates announcement](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/03/epcot-flower-garden-festival-2026-dates-announced/) when the 2026 festival was confirmed, and our [full 2026 festival guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/28/your-guide-to-the-2026-epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/) covers everything that ran this past spring if you want a sense of what typically shows up each year. 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[See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Epcot, Walt Disney World **Tags:** EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2027 Dates Announced: March 10 – May 31 --- ### [EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2027 Now Presented by Disney Lorcana: Dates Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/10/epcot-festival-of-the-arts-2027-now-presented-by-disney-lorcana-dates-announced/) **Published:** September 10, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **The 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is officially presented by Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game, Disney’s first time attaching a full presenting sponsorship to this festival, and it runs January 15 through March 1, a full week longer than 2026.** ![EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2027 Now Presented by Disney Lorcana, Dates Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Disney-Lorcana-Festival-Arts-Epcot-Quest-1600x900.jpg)EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2027 Now Presented by Disney Lorcana, Dates AnnouncedWe covered [last year’s dates announcement](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/21/epcot-festival-of-the-arts-returns-jan-16-feb-23-adding-disney-lorcana-trading-card-game-fun/) when the 2026 festival first brought Lorcana in as a featured activity, and our [EPCOT Festivals hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/epcot-festivals/) tracks all four festivals throughout the year if you’re planning a trip around any of them. The presenting sponsorship is the real headline here. Lorcana went from a new attraction inside the 2026 festival to the name actually attached to the event itself, the same kind of branding Disney uses for something like Test Track presented by General Motors. That’s a meaningfully bigger commitment than adding a scavenger hunt or a photo op, and it signals Disney sees Lorcana as a long-term partner for this festival specifically, not a one-year experiment. The extended run adds up to roughly 45 days, a real shift for a festival that’s historically been the shortest of EPCOT’s four by a wide margin. Disney Lorcana activities are confirmed to return and expand on what was already a popular addition in 2026, including a first-ever Figment card debuting as part of the lineup. Full details on the Collection Quest, Ink & Find scavenger hunt, and how to actually get the Figment card haven’t been released yet. Between the longer calendar and a presenting sponsor now built into the festival’s own name, Festival of the Arts is getting treated less like EPCOT’s most overlooked event and more like a festival Disney is actively investing in growing. ![Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine Festival Passport Stamp Menu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Epcot-Festival-Arts-2026-Sign-1600x900.jpg) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=EPCOT%20Festival%20of%20the%20Arts%202027%20Now%20Presented%20by%20Disney%20Lorcana%3A%20Dates%20Announced&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=EPCOT%20Festival%20of%20the%20Arts%202027%20Now%20Presented%20by%20Disney%20Lorcana%3A%20Dates%20Announced "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Epcot, Walt Disney World **Tags:** EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2027 Now Presented by Disney Lorcana: Dates Announced --- ### [Walt Disney World Entrance Sign at SR 535 Undergoes Routine Refurbishment](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/10/wdw-entrance-sign-refurbishment-sr535/) **Published:** September 10, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **The Walt Disney World entrance sign at the intersection of SR 535 and Buena Vista Drive, right next to Disney Springs, is currently being refurbished, with Minnie’s side getting a full repaint. This is a routine maintenance process Disney does periodically, not anything out of the ordinary.** The sign features Mickey on one side and Minnie on the other, and we got a look at the repaint mid-progress, with Minnie’s bow being carefully touched up as part of the work. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Walt-Disney-World-Entrance-Refurbishment-1600x900.jpg)The timing has fed some rumors online that this entrance sign could eventually be removed entirely, tied to the ongoing I-4 and SR 535 interchange project happening just across the road. That construction includes realigning the I-4 westbound entrance ramp, building a new loop ramp from SR 535 northbound to westbound I-4, and lengthening the I-4 westbound exit ramp back to SR 535, part of a broader effort by the Florida Department of Transportation to ease the chronic backups in this stretch near [Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/disney-springs/) and Hotel Plaza Boulevard. None of that officially touches this particular sign, and nothing from Disney or FDOT confirms it’s going anywhere. If Disney were actually planning to remove or relocate this sign because of the road project, investing in a full repaint of it right now would be a strange use of time and money. Standard refurbishment work happening at the same time as nearby road construction is a coincidence of timing more than anything else, and it’s the kind of maintenance Disney does on entrance signage across the property on a regular cycle. And yes, it is a slow news day! This is what happens and gets written when Disney opens a new experience and invites a guy who opens Pokémon packs to the media event instead of people who actually care about the product and have an audience…What? Bitter? No, but Jebus, get rid of these old dead sites and bring in people who actually care. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Walt Disney World **Tags:** Walt Disney World Entrance Sign at SR 535 Undergoes Routine Refurbishment --- ### [Cinemark Confirms $89.95 Price for Avengers: Endgame Encore Infinity Gauntlet Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/09/cinemark-confirms-89-95-price-for-avengers-endgame-encore-infinity-gauntlet-bucket/) **Published:** September 9, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **The Avengers: Endgame Encore popcorn bucket collection is now available to order online and pick up at theaters, and Cinemark has confirmed pricing on both collectibles ahead of the film’s September 25 rerelease. The Infinity Gauntlet bucket rings up at $89.95, the most expensive movie theater popcorn bucket we have tracked anywhere in 2026.** We first told you about these buckets when tickets for Endgame Encore [went on sale in August](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/25/avengers-endgame-encore-popcorn-buckets/), and we have been tracking pricing across chains ever since on our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) hub. Cinemark’s confirmed numbers fill in the last gap, and they land higher than what both Swan Drive-In and Marcus Theatres are charging for the same two designs. ![Cinemark Confirms $89.95 Price for Avengers: Endgame Encore Infinity Gauntlet Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cinemark-Confirms-89.95-Price-for-Avengers_-Endgame-Encore-Infinity-Gauntlet-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)Cinemark’s LED Iron Man Helmet Popcorn Bucket runs $49.95. The LED Infinity Gauntlet is $89.95, and both are now available at Cinemark physical theaters, and as of 7:00 pm est they are available online at Cinemark Shop. Both light up, with the helmet’s eyes projecting “I Love You 3000” and the gauntlet lighting the Infinity Stones set into its fingers. Swan Drive-in and Marcus have them for sale online only. Here is how the three retailers we have confirmed compare on pricing: - **[Marcus Theatres](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/collections/avengers-endgame-re-release-official-movie-merchandise)**: $34.99 helmet, $79.99 gauntlet, gauntlet shipping after September 21 - [**Swan Drive-In**](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/avengers-endgame/): $49.95 helmet, $84.95 gauntlet - Cinemark: $49.95 helmet, $89.95 gauntlet ![LED Infinity Gauntlet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AVENGERS-ENDGAME-Nano-Gauntlet-with-LED-Infinity-Stones-Popcorn-Bucket-FRONT-Open-scaled-2-900x900.png)![LED Iron Man Helmet Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AVENGERS-ENDGAME-Ironman-Helmet-LED-Popcorn-Bucket-Side-1-scaled-1-900x900.png)But Fandango was selling a ticket with either the Helmet or Gauntlet, and way more reasonable at $49.99. We are double-checking if this offer is still good. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image.png) If you had told us in January that a popcorn bucket would cost as much as a nice dinner out, we would not have believed you. The $89.95 gauntlet does not even include tax, and it is for a movie that already had its full theatrical run back in 2019. Avengers: Doomsday opens December 18, and the first collectible tied to that film, AMC’s Doctor Doom Mask Light, is priced at a comparatively modest $29.99. That is a smaller item, not a full bucket, so it does not tell us much on its own. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Marvel, Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Cinemark Confirms $89.95 Price for Avengers: Endgame Encore Infinity Gauntlet Bucket --- ### [Disney Reveals First Look and Easter Eggs Inside The Magic of Disney Animation: Images and Video!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/09/disney-reveals-first-look-and-easter-eggs-inside-the-magic-of-disney-animation-images-and-video/) **Published:** September 9, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney gave fans their most detailed look yet at The Magic of Disney Animation today, with a Disney Parks “First Look” walkthrough video and a separate Walt Disney Imagineering Easter egg walkthrough, just days ahead of the experience’s September 14 opening at Hollywood Studios.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-Reveals-First-Look-and-Easter-Eggs-Inside-The-Magic-of-Disney-Animation_-Images-and-Video-1600x900.jpg)Opening Sept. 14, 2026, The Magic of Disney Animation invites guests to explore a new collection of animation-inspired experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.The building sits inside the reimagined Animation Courtyard, styled after the real Roy E. Disney Animation Building in Burbank, right down to Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat sitting on top just like the original. Inside, four main experiences make up the collection. We’ve been tracking this one closely, including our recent look [inside the real animator’s desk on display](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/inside-the-real-animators-desk-on-display-at-the-magic-of-disney-animation/). The courtyard surrounding the building has been open since May, but today’s videos are the first real walkthrough of what’s actually inside. “Drawn to Wonderland” is an indoor playground built for younger kids, inspired by Mary Blair’s original concept art for Alice in Wonderland. Guests move through the Mad Tea Party, the Mad Hatter’s house, the Queen of Hearts’ rose garden, and the Cheshire Cat’s Tulgey Wood, all built for active climbing and play rather than a ride-through experience. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Drawn_to_Wonderland_1-1200x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Drawn_to_Wonderland_1-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Drawn_to_Wonderland_2-1200x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Drawn_to_Wonderland_2-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Drawn_to_Wonderland_3-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Drawn_to_Wonderland_3-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Drawn_to_wonderland_4-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Drawn_to_wonderland_4-scaled.jpg)“Off the Page!” turns the building’s old animation departments into character meet-and-greet spaces, pairing specific characters with the stage of production they represent. Mulan appears in Story, posing with an oversized storyboard panel. Rapunzel shows up in Layout, set against a multiplane camera design with layered backgrounds. Chip ‘n Dale represent Hand-Drawn Animation, Donald and Daisy cover Computer Animation, Goofy handles Lighting, and Stitch is tied to Effects. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Off_The_Page_2-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Off_The_Page_2-scaled.jpg)“Olaf Draws!” is the collection’s centerpiece attraction, built around a brand-new Audio-Animatronics figure of Olaf sitting at an animator’s desk. Guests are walked step-by-step through basic character drawing, guided by recorded lessons from real Disney Animation artists and directors. The character lineup covers a real mix of classic and modern Disney Animation history: Mickey Mouse with Dan Abraham, Minnie Mouse with Hyun Min Lee, Donald Duck with Austin Traylor, Genie with Eric Goldberg, Moana with Samantha Vilfort, Stitch with Fawn Veerasunthorn, Olaf with Trent Correy, Ursula with Michael Woodside, and Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde with Byron Howard. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Olaf_Draws_2-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Olaf_Draws_2-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Olaf_Draws_3-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Olaf_Draws_3-scaled.jpg)One detail worth calling out on its own: Olaf draws left-handed. It’s a small touch, but it’s exactly the kind of thing Imagineering tends to sweat over that most guests would never think to look for, and it’s a nice bit of character consistency for an animatronic built entirely around teaching kids to draw. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Once_Upon_A_Theater_1-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Once_Upon_A_Theater_1-scaled.jpg)Rounding out the experience is the Once Upon A Studio Theater, showing the Emmy-winning short film that inspired the whole reimagined space, with characters appearing to pop out of the artwork on the theater walls as the film plays. An enchanted art gallery sits nearby, where character artwork springs into all-new animation when guests aren’t quite looking straight at it. The Imagineering walkthrough also confirmed something worth exploring on repeat visits: Easter eggs are hidden throughout the entire building, not just concentrated in one or two rooms. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It’s loaded with a rotating light table, a jar of grease pencils, a Pascal figure from Tangled perched on a lamp arm, a mirror shaped like a porthole with Donald Duck and his nephews on it, a genie lamp, a record player, a Big Ben model, and a pair of posable wooden mannequins. A mural of Lilo and Stitch resting in a hammock hangs on the wall just above it. Two of the props tie directly into the building’s own backstory. One is a small model of a striped, resort-style building with mint green trim. The other is a mug sitting on the desk, filled with pencils, that reads “Walt Disney Feature Animation, Robert A.M. Stern Architects, Disney Development Company.” Robert A.M. Stern is the architect who designed the real Roy E. Disney Animation Building in Burbank, the one topped with the giant Sorcerer Mickey hat that [inspired the hat now sitting on top of this exact attraction](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/sorcerers-hat-returns-hollywood-studios/) at Hollywood Studios. Stern also designed Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts and Disney’s BoardWalk, all built in that same striped, nostalgic style. We [covered Stern’s passing last November](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/28/robert-a-m-stern-architect-behind-disneys-yacht-beach-club-dies-at-86/), and finding a genuine commemorative piece from his firm sitting on this desk is a nice, quiet way to honor the man whose work is literally holding up the hat over this building. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-03-155938.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-03-155938.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-03-155912.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-03-155912.png)**A 1998 Newsletter From the Real Florida Animation Studio** – Pinned to a corkboard behind the desk is a copy of “Rabbit Rabbit,” the internal newsletter of Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida, the actual working studio that operated out of this same building from 1989 until it closed in 2004. This particular issue, dated July 20, 1998, celebrates Mulan crossing the $100 million mark at the box office, with a party planned that evening in the studio atrium. That detail lines up with real history. Mulan was one of only three films the Florida studio animated from start to finish, alongside Lilo & Stitch and Brother Bear, which explains the Lilo and Stitch mural hanging right above the desk. Guests at the original 1989 version of this attraction even walked through a real glass-walled corridor overlooking those working animators, so seeing that studio’s own internal newsletter sitting out on the desk is a deep pull from Hollywood Studios history. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-03-160009.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-03-160009.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-03-155955.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-03-155955.png)**The Glasses, the Caricature Book, and the Rest of the Desk Clutter** – A pair of green plastic glasses sits on the desk next to a placard describing them, though the placard’s full text is hard to make out on video. Nearby, a book titled “Studio Caricatures 1989-2006” appears to be a real internal book of staff caricatures drawn at Walt Disney Animation Studios over that stretch of years. The shelf behind the desk is stacked with genuine animation art books, including “Drawn to Life,” a Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs art book, “Hippo in a Tutu,” “The Nine Old Men,” “The Art of Frozen,” “The Art of Meet the Robinsons,” and “The Art of Encanto,” along with a second small resin building model tucked in front of them. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-03-160111.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-03-160111.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-03-160041.png)None of this had to be here. Disney could have filled this desk with generic prop dressing and called it finished. Instead there is a mug that name-drops the actual architect of the real animation building, a newsletter from a studio that closed more than two decades ago, and a mural tied to the exact films that studio made. That kind of detail only shows up when the people building a space actually care about the history behind it, and it matches what we already noticed with the [Lost Boy from Back to Neverland callback](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/26/atrium-courtyard-magic-of-disney-animation-open-house-photo-op/) in the atrium entrance. Imagineering keeps rewarding people who slow down and look closely, and this desk is the best example yet. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The concession collectibles lineup has arrived too, led by a light-up Iron Man helmet bucket, a Nano-Gauntlet popcorn container, and an Arc Reactor tin.** Avengers: Endgame Encore joins a growing run of popcorn bucket announcements tied to nostalgia rereleases this year, following a similar collectibles rollout for [The Transformers: The Movie’s 40th anniversary return](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/transformers-movie-40th-anniversary-popcorn-tin-amc/) earlier this month, and yesterday Pixar announced [Cars 20th Anniversary popcorn buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/24/cars-20th-anniversary-popcorn-buckets-cup-theaters-september-7/ "First Look at Pixar Cars 20th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets and Cup Coming to Theaters September 7"). ![Avengers: Endgame Encore Popcorn Buckets Revealed as Tickets Go On Sale](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Avengers_-Endgame-Encore-Popcorn-Buckets-Revealed-as-Tickets-Go-On-Sale-1-1600x900.jpg)Three collectibles are available at participating theater chains, and they’re aimed at collectors willing to spend for a display piece rather than casual moviegoers grabbing popcorn on the way to their seat: - **Iron Man Premium Head Helmet Popcorn Bucket:** A full-size Iron Man helmet with LED lights built into the eyes that project “I Love You 3000” onto nearby surfaces, a direct callback to Endgame’s final Tony Stark and Morgan Stark scene. Estimated price: $39.99 to $49.99. - **Nano-Gauntlet Popcorn Container:** A red Tony Stark gauntlet modeled after the snap seen in Endgame’s climax, standing 16 inches tall. Estimated to be priced at $49.99 to $84.99. - **Arc Reactor Tin:** A tin styled after Tony Stark’s chest-mounted Arc Reactor, rounding out the set. Swan Drive-In just announced they will be selling [Avengers: Endgame Encore buckets](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/avengers-endgame/) starting tonight at 10:00 PM EST. If you have ordered from Swan prior, be on the lookout for early access codes to be emailed out. Tickets are available now through [Fandango](https://www.fandango.com/avengers-endgame-encore-2026-246870/movie-overview), along with participating theater chains directly. Speaking of Fandango, Fandango is offering its own 1 in 14 million opportunity with an exclusive popcorn bucket bundle below in celebration of tickets going on sale! Fans can now get the **[Endgame Encore Bundle](https://store.fandango.com/products/endgame-encore-bundle)** and receive one ticket to ***Avengers Endgame: Encore*** and a collectable popcorn bucket! [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image.png) The rerelease brings back the 2019 blockbuster with a custom new introduction, extra footage, and a special end tag, pushing the runtime to roughly 3 hours and 5 minutes. That new material is exclusive to IMAX and Infinity Vision screens rather than standard formats, and Infinity Vision marks Disney’s first outing with the new premium large format technology, making Endgame Encore its launch title. The timing isn’t a coincidence. The rerelease lands about three months before Avengers: Doomsday opens on December 18, bringing Robert Downey Jr. back to the MCU as Doctor Doom under the Russo brothers. Endgame’s original 2019 run pulled in nearly $2.8 billion worldwide, and Marvel is clearly betting that nostalgia for the “assemble” moment still sells tickets. It’s a smart play. Endgame’s ending is one of the few moments in the MCU that actually earned its emotional weight, and giving fans a reason to see it again on a real screen, with new footage attached, is a better hook than most rerelease gimmicks we’ve covered this year. 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In our [original coverage of that agreement](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/06/wrestlemania-and-all-wwe-premium-live-events-to-air-exclusively-on-espn-platforms-in-2026/), we specifically asked whether WWE might eventually find its way into Disney Parks, especially ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World. A year later, that question doesn’t look far-fetched anymore. ![WWE and Disney Discussing Special Events for 2027 TKO's Mark Shapiro Confirms](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WWE-and-Disney-Discussing-Special-Events-for-2027-TKOs-Mark-Shapiro-Confirms-1600x900.jpg)Shapiro shared the news Tuesday during the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference while discussing WWE’s sponsorship and advertising revenue, which he said is on track to finish roughly 20% higher than last year despite a year-over-year dip tied partly to WWE’s expanded international event schedule. Explaining why he’s optimistic about where things are headed, Shapiro said, “When it comes to going after families, that’s our audience.” He went on to describe genuine excitement about 2027, pointing to ongoing work with the Walt Disney Company on special events built around Disney and WWE bringing their audiences together around a shared focus on family entertainment. No format or specific event details have been confirmed. What has been confirmed is that the WWE and Disney relationship keeps deepening well beyond the original media rights deal. WWE and ESPN are now in year two of their five-year domestic rights agreement, with WWE Premium Live Events airing exclusively on ESPN Unlimited in the U.S., a partnership we’ve followed closely since [WrestleMania 42 became the first event under the new deal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/18/wrestlemania-42-espn-match-card-how-to-watch/). Shapiro also said he expects Premium Live Event viewership to improve now that YouTube TV subscribers can access ESPN Unlimited through their existing subscription. We floated the Wide World of Sports connection as speculation last year, and it’s still speculation now, Disney and WWE haven’t said anything about parks involvement specifically. 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That changes February 19, 2027, when a newly restored version of the 1977 film returns to theaters, playing across a select number of IMAX 70mm film locations along with a wider run in standard theaters for a limited time. It’s the centerpiece of Lucasfilm’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration, and getting the original film onto IMAX screens for the first time is a real milestone for a movie that’s been rereleased in theaters more times than almost anything else in franchise history. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Star-Wars-1977-and-Star-Wars_-Starfighter-Both-Coming-to-IMAX-70mm-in-2027.jpg)Star Wars: Starfighter follows on May 28, 2027, the same weekend the original film premiered five decades earlier, and it’s the more technically ambitious of the two releases. The film was shot with IMAX-certified cameras and converted to IMAX 70mm film prints for a select number of IMAX film locations, giving it the same premium treatment Lucasfilm has used for its biggest recent releases. Ryan Gosling stars as Kade Auberon, a cynical rogue confronted by his mysterious past and pulled into a dangerous chase across the galaxy that puts him on a collision course with destiny. Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, Flynn Gray, and Amy Adams round out the cast. Jonathan Tropper wrote the script, Levy and Kathleen Kennedy produced, and Gosling joins Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, Dave Filoni, and Dan Levine as executive producers. Landing Starfighter’s release on the exact 50th anniversary weekend is the kind of scheduling that only works once, and Lucasfilm clearly built the whole year around hitting that date. Giving the original film its first-ever IMAX presentation just three months earlier means Star Wars fans get a genuine historical first and a brand new IMAX-native film inside the same anniversary window, which is a much bigger swing than a standard rerelease and a new movie happening to land in the same year. ![Star Wars (1977) and Star Wars: Starfighter Both Coming to IMAX 70mm in 2027](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Star-Wars_-A-New-Hope-Returns-to-Theaters-for-50th-Anniversary-2027.jpg)Star Wars (1977) and Star Wars: Starfighter Both Coming to IMAX 70mm in 2027We’ve been tracking Lucasfilm’s yearlong 50th anniversary plans since [Star Wars: The Experience was announced for the Franklin Institute](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/07/star-wars-the-experience-franklin-institute-2027/), and we covered [Starfighter’s D23 2026 teaser reveal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/15/d23-2026-disney-entertainment-showcase-recap-every-announcement/) when Ryan Gosling and director Shawn Levy brought it to the Entertainment Showcase stage. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdCLCXWmwOG/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Star%20Wars%20%281977%29%20and%20Star%20Wars%3A%20Starfighter%20Both%20Coming%20to%20IMAX%2070mm%20in%202027&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Star%20Wars%20%281977%29%20and%20Star%20Wars%3A%20Starfighter%20Both%20Coming%20to%20IMAX%2070mm%20in%202027 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Expect some, if not all, of these to show up at Regal, Cinemark, AMC, Swan, Marcus, Harkins, and more. Harkins Theatres Hosts **[Verity Movie Party Ahead](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/08/harkins-verity-movie-party/)** of October 2 Release. For every other movie theater popcorn bucket and collectible releasing this year across every chain, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). We will update this page as AMC and other chains confirm their own Verity lineups. ![Verity Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket, Bite Mark Tumbler, and Full Merch Lineup Revealed Ahead of October 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Verity-Popcorn-Bucket-1599x900.jpg) - Bite Mark Popcorn Tin (wood grain finish, embossed bite mark, filled with popcorn) - Bite Mark Tumbler (matching wood grain wine tumbler with clear lid) - Collectible Tote Bag (red or black, built-in beverage sleeve) - Cozy Fleece Blanket (black, printed with the “Verity” logo and tagline) - Collectible Cocktail Glasses, set of four (Courage, Diligence, Fidelity, Honor) Fandango is also running a separate ticket promotion for the film, offering two months of Audible free with a paid Verity ticket purchase, with the subscription auto renewing at $8.99 plus tax per month afterward unless canceled. The Bite Mark Tin is a wood-grain metal popcorn container with an embossed bite mark pressed into the side and the film’s cursive “Verity” printed across the front. It comes with a large popcorn. The matching Bite Mark Tumbler carries the same wood-grain finish and bite mark detail on a stemless wine tumbler. The Collectible Tote Bag comes in red and black versions, both printed with the “Verity” logo and the “there’s no light where we’re going” line, and each includes a built-in beverage sleeve.. The Cozy Fleece Blanket is a black throw printed with the same script logo and tagline, sized for a couch rather than a theater seat. The Collectible Cocktail Glasses are a set of four hard plastic stemless glasses, each printed with a different word on the front, Courage, Diligence, Fidelity, and Honor, paired with a different line on the back: “ingest my words,” “there’s no light where we’re going,” “dark truths lie ahead,” and “no escape from the truth.” [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FB_IMG_1788519783657-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FB_IMG_1788519783657.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FB_IMG_1788519786741-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FB_IMG_1788519786741.jpg)Regal and Cinemark are confirmed to carry the full Verity lineup in theaters. AMC has not announced its own Verity merchandise as of this writing, though an announcement closer to opening weekend would not be a surprise given how often AMC adds items late. Items are also expected to go up for sale online through the chains’ web shops shortly before the movie opens, following the same pattern we tracked with [Practical Magic 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/12/practical-magic-2-popcorn-buckets-amc-regal/) and [Insidious: Out of the Further](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/29/insidious-out-of-the-further-popcorn-bucket-tin/). **Verity Collectible Pricing** – Regal and Cinemark have not published official pricing for the Verity lineup yet. Based on similarly sized collectibles from other recent theatrical releases, expect the Bite Mark Tin to land in the $15 to $20 range, the Bite Mark Tumbler and individual cocktail glasses closer to $15 to $25, and the tote bag and fleece blanket somewhere between $20 and $30. These are estimates only, and we will update this article once official pricing is confirmed. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_2543-675x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_2543.jpg)[![Advertisement for collectible cocktail glasses with slogans Courage, Diligence, Fidelity, and Honor displayed on glasses, and 'COLLECTIBLE COCKTAIL GLASSES AVAILABLE NOW' text at bottom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FB_IMG_1788519780339-1-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FB_IMG_1788519780339-1.jpg)The cocktail glasses are the standout of this lineup. A four piece set built around the film’s own vocabulary gives collectors something to track down as a full set rather than a single item, and sets like that tend to move fast once word gets around. The tote bag and blanket read more like general studio merchandise than a must-chase collectible, but the bite mark detail on the tin and tumbler ties back to the film in a way that fans of the book will likely appreciate once they see Verity in theaters. **Verity** is based on Colleen Hoover’s best selling novel and stars Anne Hathaway as author Verity Crawford, Dakota Johnson as ghostwriter Lowen Ashleigh, and Josh Hartnett as Verity’s husband Jeremy. The film opens only in theaters on Friday, October 2, 2026. We will keep updating this page as AMC confirms its own lineup and as pricing goes live. Stay with [Fantasy Land News](http://www.fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Each [$25 ticket includes admission](https://www.harkins.com/movies/verity-movie-party) to the screening, movie-themed photo opportunities and activities, a movie-themed bookmark, one small popcorn, and a choice of a movie-themed cocktail, mocktail, or a 32-ounce fountain drink. Tickets are available now at the box office, through the Harkins mobile app, and at Harkins.com, with availability described as limited and advance purchase encouraged. ![Harkins Theatres Hosts Verity Movie Party Ahead of October 2 Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Harkins-Theatres-Hosts-Verity-Movie-Party-Ahead-of-October-2-Release-1599x900.jpg)This adds to what we’ve already been tracking for the film’s theatrical rollout, including our [full breakdown of the Verity popcorn bucket, bite mark tumbler, and merch lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/05/verity-movie-theater-popcorn-bucket-bite-mark-tumbler-and-full-merch-lineup-revealed-ahead-of-october-2/), where we noted Harkins as one of the chains likely to carry its own version of the collectibles. Verity is based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel and follows struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh, who takes on the job of completing a bestselling book series after its original author, Verity Crawford, is injured. Reviewing Verity’s notes and unfinished manuscripts leads Lowen into revelations that blur the line between truth and deception. Anne Hathaway stars as Verity, Dakota Johnson as Lowen, and Josh Hartnett as Verity’s husband Jeremy, with Michael Showalter directing. The cocktail option is the detail worth noticing here. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Three names are new to the stage this year: Robin Roberts, Jason Kelce, and Lacey Chabert.** Lacey Chabert is joining the [EPCOT Candlelight Processional](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/08/lacey-chabert-joins-epcot-candlelight-processional-lineup-narrates-december-22-23/) as a first-time narrator this December, and the timing could not line up better. This is the same holiday season Chabert stars in Hallmark’s first-ever movie collaboration with Walt Disney World, giving her two separate reasons to be the face of Disney’s holidays in 2026. ![2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional Narrator Lineup Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Candlelight-EPCOT-2026.png)Here’s the full schedule: - **Nov. 27 & 28** — Auli’i Cravalho - **Nov. 29 – Dec. 1** — Gary Sinise - **Dec. 2 & 3** — To Be Announced - **Dec. 4 & 5** — Whoopi Goldberg - **Dec. 6 & 7** — Robin Roberts (New) - **Dec. 8 & 9** — Jason Kelce (New) - **Dec. 10 – 12** — Neil Patrick Harris - **Dec. 13 & 14** — To Be Announced - **Dec. 15 & 16** — Lauren Daigle - **Dec. 17 – 19** — Ralph Macchio - **Dec. 20 & 21** — Henry Winkler - **Dec. 22 & 23** — Lacey Chabert (New) - **Dec. 24 & 25** — Jodi Benson - **Dec. 26 & 27** — Simu Liu - **Dec. 28 – 30** — Eva Longoria Two dates, December 2 and 3 and December 13 and 14, are still listed as To Be Announced, so this lineup isn’t fully locked in yet. Each performance pairs a celebrity narrator with a 51-piece orchestra, the Voices of Liberty, and a choir of more than 150 Disney cast members and community singers retelling the story of Christmas at the America Gardens Theatre. Shows run nightly at 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. EST throughout the run of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Seating is first-come, first-served and fills up quickly, especially for the more popular narrators. Candlelight Processional Dining Packages guarantee a reserved seat at one of the three nightly performances when booked alongside a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant, with options ranging from breakfast through dinner depending on the restaurant. Dining packages open for booking October 14. Jason Kelce’s addition is the most unexpected name on this list. Robin Roberts and Lacey Chabert both have obvious ties to Disney’s media ecosystem already, but a retired NFL center narrating the Christmas story at EPCOT is a genuinely different kind of booking, and it says something about how far Disney is willing to reach outside the usual actor-and-singer pool to keep this lineup feeling fresh every year. We’ve tracked this lineup every year, including [last year’s narrator announcement](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/18/candlelight-processional-at-epcot-unveils-2025-celebrity-narrator-lineup/) and [2024’s lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/10/16/candlelight-processional-narrators-coming-to-epcots-festival-of-the-holidays-2024-neil-patrick-harris-brendan-fraser-and-jodi-benson-among-others/), and this year’s narrators were one of the last details still pending in our [EPCOT Festival of the Holidays 2026 guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/25/epcot-festival-of-the-holidays-2026-dates-guide/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This is the same holiday season Chabert stars in Hallmark’s first-ever movie collaboration with Walt Disney World, giving her two separate reasons to be the face of Disney’s holidays in 2026.** Chabert stars as Lindsey in Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, Hallmark Channel’s first-ever movie made in partnership with Disney, which we’ve been [covering closely since the full cast breakdown dropped](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/hallmarks-holiday-ever-after-a-disney-world-wish-come-true-reveals-whos-playing-who/) earlier this month. The film was shot on location at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the Polynesian Village Resort, and follows Lindsey and her family on a Walt Disney World Christmas trip that gets complicated when she discovers her hotel neighbor is Philip, played by Travis Van Winkle, the man behind her worst first date ever. Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Durfee, Taegen Burns, and Asher Alexander round out the cast, with Patrick Renna appearing in a cameo. Holiday Ever After premieres November 28 on Hallmark Channel, streaming the next day on Hallmark+. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lacey-Chabert-Joins-EPCOT-Candlelight-Processional-Lineup-Narrates-December-22-23-2-1600x891.jpg)Chabert has built more than four decades of Hallmark holiday movies into becoming the network’s most recognizable face, and pairing that with a Candlelight Processional narrating slot puts her name on two of the biggest Christmas-at-Disney-World stories of the season at once. It’s the kind of scheduling that reads less like coincidence and more like Disney and Hallmark both understanding exactly how much crossover audience they share this year. ## The Full 2026 Candlelight Processional Lineup - **Nov. 27 & 28** — Auli’i Cravalho - **Nov. 29 – Dec. 1** — Gary Sinise - **Dec. 2 & 3** — To Be Announced - **Dec. 4 & 5** — Whoopi Goldberg - **Dec. 6 & 7** — Robin Roberts (New) - **Dec. 8 & 9** — Jason Kelce (New) - **Dec. 10 – 12** — Neil Patrick Harris - **Dec. 13 & 14** — To Be Announced - **Dec. 15 & 16** — Lauren Daigle - **Dec. 17 – 19** — Ralph Macchio - **Dec. 20 & 21** — Henry Winkler - **Dec. 22 & 23** — Lacey Chabert (New) - **Dec. 24 & 25** — Jodi Benson - **Dec. 26 & 27** — Simu Liu - **Dec. 28 – 30** — Eva Longoria Performances run nightly at 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. EST at the America Gardens Theatre, backed by a 51-piece orchestra, the Voices of Liberty, and a choir of more than 150 Disney cast members and community singers. Seating is first-come, first-served, though Candlelight Processional Dining Packages guarantee a spot at one of the three nightly shows when paired with a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant. Dining packages open for booking October 14. ![Hallmark Channel 'Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True' Trailer Released](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hallmark-Just-Showed-the-First-Footage-of-the-Disney-World-Christmas-Movie-and-More-Is-Coming-in-Jul-1600x900.jpg)We’ve tracked this tradition for years, including [last year’s narrator lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/18/candlelight-processional-at-epcot-unveils-2025-celebrity-narrator-lineup/), and we’d already flagged this year’s narrators as one of the last pieces still pending in our [EPCOT Festival of the Holidays 2026 guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/25/epcot-festival-of-the-holidays-2026-dates-guide/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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AMC, Cinemark, Marcus Theatres, and Regal will also have either the bucket/tin or sipper when the film opens on September 25.**** Forgotten Island opens in theaters nationwide on September 25. Tickets are now on sale at all theaters. We [first covered these three items](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/25/swan-drive-in-transformers-cars-endgame-forgotten-island-wildwood/) when Swan added them to its lineup alongside Avengers: Endgame Encore and Wildwood. Swan’s release timing has shifted since then and now looks to land closer to when Forgotten Island ticket sales open in September, but the lineup itself is confirmed. ![DreamWorks Forgotten Island Popcorn Bucket and Bungi Sipper Coming to Theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Forgotten-Island-Popcorn-Bucket-TIn-Sipper-1600x900.jpg) - The Boombox Tin is styled as a retro cassette boombox with a purple carrying handle and a hand-painted look, complete with a “Property of Jo” label and a mixtape graphic reading “BFF Mix #127,” priced at $29.95. - The Bungi Tumbler is shaped like Bungi, one of the island’s mythological creatures, with a straw built into the top of its head, priced at $24.95. - The Charm Bracelet Set of 2 rounds things out at $19.95, with matching pink and blue bracelets built around BFF beads, a cowrie shell, a mini cassette tape, a guitar pick, and an incense stick charm, clearly meant to be split between two friends rather than worn by one person. AMC has already confirmed its own version of the Boombox Tin will be available in theaters when Forgotten Island opens, so this design isn’t exclusive to Swan. Marcus Theatres has also confirmed it will carry the Boombox Tin and the Charm Bracelet Set, describing both as “coming soon” and exclusive to theatres while supplies last. Cinemark has gone a step further and already has its own Bungi cup available in theatres right now, making it the first chain to actually have a Forgotten Island collectible on sale rather than just announced. What’s still unclear is whether AMC will carry the Bungi Tumbler itself, or if that piece stays exclusive to Swan and Cinemark. [![Forgotten island Boombox Popcorn Tin](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Forgotten-Island-popcorn-tin-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Forgotten-Island-popcorn-tin.jpg)[![Bungi Tumbler](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Forgotten-Island-Sipper-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Forgotten-Island-Sipper.jpg)The BFF bracelet set is the smartest piece of this whole lineup. A boombox tin and a character tumbler are the kind of thing any animated release gets, but building a two-piece bracelet set around a movie that’s literally about two best friends fighting to hold onto their memories together is the rare bit of merch that actually understands what the film is about. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_5028-1-900x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_5028-1-scaled.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Forgotten-Island-Bungi-Tumbler-Front-scaled-2-900x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Forgotten-Island-Bungi-Tumbler-Front-scaled-2-scaled.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Forgotten-Island-Boombox-Tin-Side-Closed-scaled-2-900x900.png)**[Forgotten Island](https://www.forgottenislandmovie.com/#introduction)** – The new original film is written and directed by Academy Award® nominee Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado and is produced by Academy Award® nominee Mark Swift, the filmmaking team behind *Puss in Boots: The Last Wish*. While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families. Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but- hapless weredog Raww (Dave Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal (Tony winning icon Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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If your social feed over the weekend was full of Mike Wazowski dressed as a mirror ball and swinging across the arena, spinning out of control, you already know the clips. What those clips don’t show is everything else that happened in between. TL/DR: If a friend asked whether this is worth taking their kid, here’s the actual advice. Don’t go in expecting one story from start to finish. Think of Spotlight Magic as five to fifteen minute segments, a highlight reel of each Disney story and character rather than a single arc connecting them. Judged as one continuous show, the back half doesn’t hold together. Judged section by section, almost every piece works on its own, from Stitch and Angel to Tangled to Gary De’Snake to Moana. The merch table is going to test your patience and your wallet, but the ice time is a fun night out once you stop looking for a throughline that isn’t there. Kids are going to love it regardless. Go in knowing why you’re there and who you’re there for, and the rough patches get a lot easier to shrug off. ![Disney On Ice Spotlight Magic Review: A Strong First Half, A Wild Second Half](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-On-Ice-Spotlight-Magic-Review_-A-Strong-First-Half-A-Wild-Second-Half-1599x900.jpg)**Fact Check: Is Disney On Ice the Only Way Some Families Can See a Disney Character in Person?** – Before we get into the show itself, we want to check something we hear from parents at almost every performance. For a family that can’t afford a trip to Walt Disney World or Disneyland, Disney On Ice is the only realistic way to see an actual Disney character in person. We wanted to check that against real numbers instead of just repeating it. A four-day Disney World trip for a family of four runs into the thousands once flights, hotel rooms, and park tickets for four different parks are added up. Disney On Ice tickets average $35 to $98 depending on the tour and market, with get-in prices as low as $16 to $24, and the tour travels to arenas in cities the parks never will. For a family priced out of Orlando or Anaheim, there isn’t another way to stand in the same room as Mickey, Belle, or Moana in person. The claim holds up. That context matters for everything that comes next, because it’s exactly why the merchandise push feels so frustrating. **The Merchandise Is Priced Like the Parks, Minus the Parks** – Before the show even starts, you walk through a wall of merchandise, and the prices are close to or higher than what you’d pay inside Magic Kingdom. A three-inch plastic Maui figure runs $24. A same-size Moana or Rapunzel figure runs about $20. A small plush is $32, and a slightly larger Stitch or Angel plush climbs to $42. Light-up Minnie ears are $26, and light-up wands, swords, and bubble makers range from $38 to $45. None of that is cheap, but it’s how it’s sold that stands out more than the price tags themselves. Staff work the aisles before the show and through intermission, and the selling doesn’t stop when the show ends either. On the way out, staff leading to the exits hold up $15 mystery bags at a child’s eye level, not a parent’s, banking on the fact that a kid who wants one and says so loudly enough usually gets it. Disney On Ice is produced by Feld Entertainment under license, not run directly by The Walt Disney Company, so the merchandise strategy is Feld’s call, not Disney’s. **The One Piece of Merch Worth Buying, With a Catch** – The exception to all of that is the [Woody’s Boot popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/10/theres-popcorn-in-my-boot-woodys-new-bucket-rides-into-disney-on-ice/), a $25 boot-shaped bucket sold exclusively at select tour stops. Next to everything else on the merch table, it actually feels fair. ![Close-up of a giant glossy brown boot prop high above a crowded arena audience with a colorful stage in the background.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260905_194345-1599x900.jpg)Disney On Ice is marketing it as limited edition, and it is new to this tour. But the design itself isn’t new, and it wasn’t limited to one chain either. Cinemex sold a Woody’s boot cup for the original Toy Story 4 release in 2019, built around the same “there’s a snake in my boot” line. A promotional flyer from Cinépolis’s 2019 Toy Story 4 lineup shows their own version too, a “Bota Contenedora,” Spanish for boot container, priced at 269 pesos. Two different Mexican theater chains did their own boot-shaped Woody container for the same movie the same year. Limited to this tour, yes. A brand new idea, not really, and it might be the exact same one! **The First Half Tells an Actual Story** – The first half is where this show earns its ticket price. Characters walk a literal red carpet into the spotlight, and the segments that follow- Stitch and Angel, Toy Story, Tangled, and Monsters, Inc., all feel like they’re building toward something instead of cycling through mascots. The songs are familiar, and the skaters are close to flawless. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dc7P5QbPrLD/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) The Toy Story section, with its popcorn-themed staging, was one of the best stretches of the night. Monsters, Inc. brought the Mike Wazowski mirror ball moment everyone’s feed was full of over the weekend, and it earns the reaction it’s getting online. Tangled closes out the first half with Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, and the pub ruffians running through a medley of the film’s songs that actually works as a medley instead of a highlight reel. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260905_193429-1599x900.jpg)**The Second Half Loses the Story It Just Told** – The second half stops telling one story and starts moving in five-minute bursts instead. Ursula spends her number suspended in the air, and a fire effect shows up without much connecting it to the scene around it. A villains segment featuring the Evil Queen, Gaston, Maleficent, and Ursula rounds things out. None of it builds on what the first half set up, and that’s the real complaint here, not any single segment on its own. **The Beauty and the Beast Mystery** – When we watched this section live, Belle’s dance partner was a human prince, not the furry Beast, even though Lumiere hosts the number in candelabra form. **Moana Saves the Second Half** – The Moana section pulls the second half back together, and it drew the biggest reaction of the night by a wide margin, which says a lot about how popular she still is. Hei Hei gets a rap solo in the middle of the set, and we’re not going to give a bad review to any show willing to do that. Full credit also goes to the skater performing Maui, doing full routines in an oversized head costume without missing a beat. Our only not-perfect section was that Tamatoa was a screen character, but his arms were extended out on the side of the screen. I am sure Disney On Ice could afford to make a larger-than-life version, but just didn’t. **Gary De’Snake and Zootopia Are the Second Half’s Best Surprises** – The Tamatoa arm didn’t land for us, but the Gary De’Snake reveal more than made up for it. He’s 20 to 30 feet long, blinking and moving his head with a level of control that made us wish the parks had something like him around. Whoever is operating that costume deserves real credit. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260905_204110-1599x900.jpg)The Zootopia segment closes the second half on the strongest note outside of Moana. Gazelle flies above the arena singing while Nick and Judy skate underneath her, and it’s a fun way to wind the show down before the finale. Check out **[Disney On Ice](https://www.disneyonice.com/en-us/spotlight-magic/)** for shows coming to a city closest to you. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Alerts like this one reliably drive more attention, not less, to the show they’re trying to keep people away from.** One Million Moms, a conservative advocacy group, published an alert this week warning parents that the show promotes witchcraft to children and teens, citing Isaiah 8:19-22 and Deuteronomy 18:10-11 as biblical warnings against sorcery and consulting mediums. The group pointed to the trailer’s witch sisterhood theme, teen romance, and vampire elements, and is asking supporters to sign a pledge not to support Disney or the series, then share that pledge on social media and by email. ![One Million Moms Boycotts Disney's Coven Academy Ahead of Its October 1 Freeform Premiere](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Another-Disney-Boycott-Is-About-to-Backfire-and-Its-Not-the-First-Time-Its-Happened-1600x900.jpg)We already had Coven Academy on our radar as part of Freeform’s [31 Nights of Halloween 2026 schedule](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/01/freeform-31-nights-of-halloween-2026-schedule/), where it’s set to open the month as a new original series premiere. This isn’t a new pattern, and it’s worth actually sitting with why it keeps happening. A boycott alert like this one routinely climbs to the top of Disney news search results within a day or two of publishing, often from outlets that rarely appear there for anything else. That visibility cuts both ways. Plenty of people scrolling past a headline like “parents warned against new Disney witch show” are going to do the opposite of what the group wants and go check out the trailer for themselves, especially with a straightforward premise like this one. Outrage coverage functions as free marketing whether or not that’s the intent, and Coven Academy is a pretty mild target for it, a teen supernatural drama in the same lane as dozens of shows that have aired for years without this kind of pushback. There’s a second story here that’s gotten a lot less attention than the boycott alert, and it’s arguably more newsworthy. When Disney Branded Television first announced Coven Academy back in August 2025, the plan was for it to air on Disney+ and Disney Channel. That’s how it stayed in early reporting for months. At some point before this year’s teaser trailer dropped in mid-August, the show quietly moved to Freeform instead, first reported by Just Jared Jr. Disney hasn’t publicly explained the change, but it fits Freeform’s history as the home for Disney’s more teen-skewing, genre-leaning content, distinct from Disney Channel’s younger audience. Created by Tim Federle, the High School Musical: The Musical: The Series creator, Coven Academy is set in New Orleans and follows three teenage witches and their warlock classmates at an elite magic school, rated TV-PG-V. The series unfolds across 21 short chapters airing in weekly blocks, with the first four dropping on premiere night. It premieres October 1 at 8 p.m. ET on Freeform, with the full season streaming the next day on Disney+, Hulu, and Freeform on Demand. The cast includes Malina Pauli Weissman as Briar, Malachi Barton as Jake, Jordan Leftwich as Sasha, Ora Duplass as Tegan, Louis Thresher as Ollie, and Tiffani Thiessen as Miss Graves, with Devon Sawa appearing as a guest star. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/d70eb56f-0641-41bf-88e8-59d249372ac9-900x900.jpeg)## One Million Moms Boycotts Coven Academy Ahead of Its October 1 Freeform Premiere Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=One%20Million%20Moms%20Boycotts%20Disney%27s%20Coven%20Academy%20Ahead%20of%20Its%20October%201%20Freeform%20Premiere&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=One%20Million%20Moms%20Boycotts%20Disney%27s%20Coven%20Academy%20Ahead%20of%20Its%20October%201%20Freeform%20Premiere "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. 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The Georgia drive-in launched Transformers and Cars collectibles yesterday, and today it is adding Avengers: Endgame Encore, and Wildwood to the lineup, with public ordering opening at 10 pm ET.** Swan sent word, saying in part that this week has been “very exciting for merch,” and that early access links for today’s three new releases will go out ahead of the 10 pm public window. We have [watched Swan sell out of major releases within hours before](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/18/masters-of-the-universe-castle-grayskull-popcorn-bucket-sells-out-swan-drive-in/), so if you want a shot at everything, early access is worth watching your inbox for. It is also worth ordering a popcorn bucket just to get on the email list! **Updated 8/31/2026** – We have removed Forgotten Island; there was a snafu about embargoes that we were unaware of. Stay on the lookout on September 8th, 2026! ![Swan Drive-In's Big Popcorn Bucket Week Continues Tonight With Avengers: Endgame Encore, Forgotten Island, and Wildwood](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Swan-Drive-1600x900.jpg)**Launching Tonight at 10 pm ET** – Three titles go live tonight in **Swan’s [movie merch shop](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/)** unless you get an early access link first: Avengers: Endgame Encore, Forgotten Island, and Wildwood. Swan has not detailed exactly what each lineup includes yet, but here is what we know going in. For [Avengers: Endgame Encore](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/25/avengers-endgame-encore-popcorn-buckets/), the Iron Man Premium Head Helmet Popcorn Bucket is a full-size helmet with LED eyes that project “I Love You 3000,” a callback to the film’s final Tony Stark and Morgan Stark scene, estimated at $39.99. The Nano-Gauntlet Popcorn Container is a 16-inch red gauntlet modeled after Endgame’s climactic snap, $79.99. If Swan carries the same pieces, expect pricing in that range. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Endgame-Header-2-1600x900.jpg) - Protected: WILDWOOD: Septima Molded Popcorn Bucket $34.95 - Protected: WILDWOOD: Grippr ™ Tumbler $24.95 ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WILDWOOD-Septima-Molded-Popcorn-Bucket-Side-scaled-1-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Wildwood_FCI_Grippr_General_F_0810261-scaled-1-900x900.png) **Forgotten Island is getting its own popcorn bucket lineup, led by a Boombox Tin, a Bungi Tumbler, and a two-piece BFF Charm Bracelet Set, all confirmed for Swan Drive-In and AMC ahead of the film’s September 25 release.** ![Colorful retro boombox with a purple handle and paint-splatter design](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Forgotten-Island-Boombox-Tin-Side-Closed-scaled-1-900x900.png)![Cartoon purple creature with pink cheeks wearing an orange robe, standing with hands together and feet visible.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Forgotten-Island-Bungi-Tumbler-Front-scaled-1-900x900.png)![Colorful toy bracelet with a pink band, white-letter beads forming a word, and various charms like a shell and striped elements.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_5028-1-900x900.png) - The Boombox Tin is styled as a retro cassette boombox with a purple carrying handle and a hand-painted look, complete with a “Property of Jo” label and a mixtape graphic reading “BFF Mix #127,” priced at $29.95. - The Bungi Tumbler is shaped like Bungi, one of the island’s mythological creatures, with a straw built into the top of its head, priced at $24.95. - The Charm Bracelet Set of 2 rounds things out at $19.95, with matching pink and blue bracelets built around BFF beads, a cowrie shell, a mini cassette tape, a guitar pick, and an incense stick charm, clearly meant to be split between two friends rather than worn by one person. **Now Available: Transformers and Cars** – Yesterday’s drop covers both The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary “Apology Tour” event and the Cars 20th anniversary rerelease, and all items are live now in Swan’s [movie merch shop](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/). - TRANSFORMERS: The Apology Tour Tin — $17.95 - TRANSFORMERS: The Apology Tour Tumbler — $17.95 - CARS 20th Anniversary: Lightning McQueen Race Car Popcorn Bucket — $44.95 - CARS 20th Anniversary: Metal Popcorn Bucket with Molded Characters Lid — $26.95 - CARS 20th Anniversary: Piston Tumbler Cup — $23.95 - CARS 20th Anniversary: Stainless Tumbler with Molded Characters Lid — $22.95 ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/26TFAV001-130oz-TIN-HERO-B-W-POPCORN_6HRDR-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/TIN-BUCKET-W-3D-MCQUEEN-MATE.10-scaled-1-900x900.png) Swan Drive-In is a drive-in theater in Blue Ridge, Georgia that has been operating since 1955. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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These latest shots also show track sections staged in a yard, along with a trailer branded for Adena Corporation, a coaster construction firm working on the project. ![Monstropolis Door Coaster Track Installation Begins at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Monstropolis-Door-Coaster-Track-Installation-Begins-at-Hollywood-Studios-1600x900.jpg)This coaster is a genuine first for Disney twice over. It will be Disney’s first suspended roller coaster at any park worldwide, meaning the track runs along the ceiling of the show building rather than the ground, with the ride vehicles hanging beneath it. That’s exactly why so much of this construction looks unusual from above, curved track segments have to be staged on the ground first, then lifted up and connected into the overhead steel rather than simply bolted down at floor level. It will also be Disney’s first vertical lift coaster, a mechanism designed to recreate the film’s iconic door-hoist scene by lifting riders roughly 40 feet in about four seconds before the ride kicks into motion. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/HRdEMDMXkAMgcv_-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/HRdEMDMXkAMgcv_-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/HRdEMDvaMAApQSj-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/HRdEMDvaMAApQSj-scaled.jpg)Image credit: [Bioreconstruct](https://x.com/bioreconstruct).As we noted in our last update, the land itself is confirmed for 2027, but the coaster is not opening alongside it. Disney has been clear that this ride is coming in a later phase, well after most of Monstropolis welcomes its first guests. That gives Disney room to open the shops, dining, and the Glob Theater’s new show first, while construction on the coaster itself continues on its own timeline. Disney also still hasn’t given the ride an official name, a height requirement, or any details on what the ride vehicles will actually look like. Watching a suspended coaster go up from directly overhead is a rare view most construction updates don’t get to offer. Ground-level shots from inside the park can only show you scaffolding and steel, but these aerials actually let you trace individual track pieces from the staging yard to their final spot in the framework, which is about as close as anyone outside the construction team is going to get to watching this ride get built piece by piece. 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That wasn’t always true, and the story of how Disney workers got there starts with a strike Walt Disney never forgave.** What follows traces that relationship across more than eight decades. It starts with a betrayal Walt never fully got over, one that shaped how the company treated its own workforce for years afterward. From there the story moves through how much has changed since, and into a fight that’s still unresolved in the parks today. Some of what’s happening right now might surprise you, especially if you assume this is all settled history. ![The Disney Strike Walt Never Forgave, and the Union Fight Happening Right Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/The-Disney-Strike-Walt-Never-Forgave-and-the-Union-Fight-Happening-Right-Now-1-1598x900.jpg)**The Strike That Split the Studio** – In May 1941, animators at Walt Disney Productions walked off the job. The studio had grown fast after the success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, but pay was wildly uneven between artists doing similar work, screen credit went almost entirely to Walt himself, and layoffs followed after Pinocchio and Fantasia underperformed at the box office. Animator Art Babbitt, who had helped bring characters like Goofy and the Wicked Queen to life, became a central figure in organizing his coworkers under the Screen Cartoonists Guild, led by Herb Sorrell. When Disney fired Babbitt and several other organizers, the Guild called a strike. Roughly 300 employees walked the picket line outside the Burbank studio for five weeks. The strike ended with a settlement brokered by a federal mediator. The Guild won recognition, better pay, and screen credit for animators who had previously gone unnamed. On paper, it was a win for the workers. To read more about the Disney 1941 strike, we suggest reading **The Disney Revolt: The Great Labor War of Animation’s Golden Age**. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/images-8.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/078562457745.jpg)**A Wound Walt Never Really Closed** – Walt Disney took the strike personally. He had built the studio on the idea that everyone there was part of one big creative family, and he saw the walkout as a betrayal from people he trusted. Several of the animators who led the strike, including Babbitt, were pushed out of the company or saw their careers there stall for years afterward. The bitterness didn’t stay in 1941. In 1947, Walt testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee and accused strike organizers of being Communist agitators, a claim that followed some of those animators for the rest of their careers. It’s one of the few chapters of Disney’s early history the company rarely brings up on its own, and it shaped how leadership approached organized labor for decades. What’s changed since then is the scale. Disney didn’t stay a small, tightly controlled animation studio. It became one of the largest employers of union labor in the entertainment industry, and that shift has kept building through the last few years. **From One Contract to Nearly Every Corner of the Company –** At Walt Disney World, the Service Trades Council Union represents about 45,000 cast members across six member unions, covering everyone from bus drivers and housekeepers to monorail operators and stage technicians. In 2023, that group ratified a five year agreement worth an estimated 2.2 billion dollars in combined wage gains, with 97 percent of voting members supporting it. The deal raised the minimum wage floor in stages, including a 3 dollar per hour jump by the end of that year alone. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/download.webp)Disneyland has its own version of this story. A coalition called Disney Workers Rising, representing about 14,000 cast members across custodial, food service, retail, and other roles, voted 99 percent in favor of authorizing a strike in the summer of 2024. It would have been Disneyland’s first walkout in 40 years. It never came to that. Disney and the unions reached a deal within days, and members ratified a three year contract that brought base pay to 24 dollars an hour, described by the bargaining committee as the biggest wage increase they had ever won. The organizing hasn’t stayed limited to theme park operations either. Disney Animation Studios’ production management team unionized and ratified its first contract with 93 percent approval, winning wage increases between 24 and 35 percent for the classifications that had been the lowest paid in the unit. Disneyland Resort has now worked with organized labor for about 70 years, and roughly 80 percent of its cast members currently belong to a union. That’s a long way from a company whose founder once treated unionizing as a personal betrayal. **The Fight That’s Still Unresolved** – Not every recent chapter has a clean ending, and this is the part of the story that’s still being written. In early 2024, Disneyland’s parade and character performers, the cast members who play Mickey, Elsa, and the rest, organized under Actors’ Equity Association as Magic United. About 1,700 workers were involved. They won their union election that May, and first contract negotiations began that October. Nearly two years later, there’s still no contract. As of last month, Disney’s most recent proposal reportedly drops paid parental leave entirely, eliminates a paid holiday, and reduces the company’s 401k match, according to union officials citing Los Angeles Times reporting on the talks. That’s notable because character performers at Walt Disney World and Disneyland’s own IATSE stage managers already have paid parental leave through their existing contracts. Union representatives have also pointed to a proposed zero percent wage increase in the first year of the deal as a sticking point. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0418Cal_Union-g22m8a.webp)Disney has pushed back on characterizing the proposal as a cut, saying the paid holiday count in its offer still matches what most Disneyland Resort employees already receive. Both sides say talks are continuing. Walt Disney spent his last years convinced his animators had turned on him. Eighty five years later, most of the company he built runs on union labor, and the fights happening today are less about whether workers get a seat at the table and more about what’s actually offered once they’re sitting there. Attacks on organized labor are still happening in this country, and Labor Day is a good time to remember why unions exist in the first place. The eight hour workday, paid holidays, employer benefits, and the holiday itself all trace back to labor movements that had to fight for them. That doesn’t mean every union has been run perfectly or without its own issues over the years. It means the overall good they’ve done for working people, across nearly every industry, is significant enough that it shouldn’t be taken for granted. That applies just as much inside the parks as anywhere else. Walt Disney World and Disneyland don’t run without Cast Members, and it’s worth remembering they’re human beings with lives outside the gates. They aren’t there just to serve the whims of guests who are on vacation for a week. Most of them are working to support their own families and the people they love, same as anyone else with a job. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This is a Target Exclusive. The bucket is built around Optimus Prime’s head and shoulders, styled after his classic G1 color scheme rather than the live-action movie designs, with the whole top portion lifting off to access the popcorn well underneath. The real selling point is the light-up eyes, which glow a bright blue once it’s dark enough to notice, giving the bucket some real presence at a nighttime movie or on a shelf after the credits roll. Or, like us, it is going straight onto the shelf. [![CultureFly Releases Optimus Prime 40th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket With Light-Up Eyes](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Transformers-Optimus-Prime-40th-anniversary-popcorn-bucket-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Transformers-Optimus-Prime-40th-anniversary-popcorn-bucket.jpg)This is only the second major licensed popcorn bucket CultureFly has put out, after last year’s [Demogorgon bucket from Stranger Things](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/17/stranger-things-demogorgon-popcorn-bucket-arriving-in-october-exclusively-at-target/), and it’s an official piece of the 40th anniversary wave we’ve been tracking, including [AMC’s own Transformers 40th anniversary tin, cup, and blanket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/22/amc-reveals-transformers-the-movie-40th-anniversary-popcorn-tin-cup-and-blanket/) and the [Upper Deck and Hasbro trading card tie-in](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/26/upper-deck-hasbro-licensing-agreement-transformers-trading-cards/) that launched alongside it. Worth knowing if you’re comparing options: this isn’t the only light-up Optimus Prime bucket currently available. [Universal Orlando has its own version](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/universal-orlando-optimus-prime-popcorn-bucket/) exclusively at Supply Vault in the Transformers area, priced at $34.99 with a first popcorn fill included. The two aren’t interchangeable: different sculpts, different price points, and CultureFly’s take leans into the classic animated look rather than anything tied to the live-action film series. Two buckets in, and CultureFly is building a real identity in this space. Both the Demogorgon and Optimus Prime designs center on the same idea: a face-forward sculpt built around a striking visual gimmick, glowing eyes here, an open monster mouth there, rather than just slapping a character’s likeness on a generic bucket shape. That’s a smart way to stand out in a category that’s gotten genuinely crowded this year. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Sabrina Carpenter also picked up her first-ever Emmy for her work as an executive producer on the special.** The special picked up six Emmy nominations total, with one more still pending at Sunday’s ceremony for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance, honoring Matt Vogel’s work as Kermit the Frog. Carpenter’s win puts her halfway to EGOT status, needing only an Oscar and a Tony to complete the set. She didn’t attend the Creative Arts ceremony in person to accept. Vogel, who’s worked with the Muppets and on Sesame Street for more than 30 years, said simply that it felt right to do the special now. ![The Muppet Show Wins Four Emmys, Sabrina Carpenter Earns First Emmy as Producer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Official-Trailer-for-The-Muppet-Show-Revealed-1416x900.jpg)We [covered the special’s D23 Gold Member advance screening](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/29/updated-the-muppet-show-advance-screening-for-d23-gold-members/) back in January, ahead of its February 4 debut on Disney+ and ABC, and it’s been a big year for the franchise across our coverage ever since, including [our full ride-through of the new Muppets coaster](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/20/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-review/) at Hollywood Studios. The special was reportedly designed from the start as a backdoor pilot, a test run to gauge whether a full series revival made sense. Six Emmy nominations, four wins, and reviews that ranged from warm to genuinely glowing would seem to answer that question. So here’s the part worth sitting with: nothing new has actually been announced. The Muppets are clearly relevant again, and Disney knows it. They rethemed an entire Hollywood Studios coaster around the Electric Mayhem this year, rolled out new merchandise, and gave the franchise real estate at D23. Fans loved the special. Critics liked it. The pilot did exactly what a pilot is supposed to do. And yet there’s been no follow-up special, no series pickup, nothing beyond the one-off event that already proved itself. It doesn’t need to be a full weekly series to be worth doing. An eight-episode season would be enough to give the format room to breathe without the production demands of a traditional weekly show. Even a steady stream of one-off specials, tied to holidays or anniversaries the way this one was, would keep the momentum going instead of letting it sit. Disney has already shown it’s willing to invest real money in the Muppets this year. The audience clearly showed up for it. At some point, that combination is supposed to turn into more content, not just a plaque. ![Can 8 Million Views Be Enough to Bring ‘The Muppet Show’ Back Full Time?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-_Felt_-Betrayal-as-Fans-Catch-Disney-Using-Messy-AI-Art-for-The-Muppet-Show-1-1600x900.jpg)Can 8 Million Views Be Enough to Bring ‘The Muppet Show’ Back Full Time? 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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At D23 2026, Imagineers [Chris Beatty](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/05/chris-beatty-imagineering-walt-disney-world-profile/) and Michael Hundgen took the Horizons stage to confirm the attraction’s official name for the first time, Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, and shared new story details straight from the temple’s construction site. The bigger surprise came before either of them spoke. Disney Legend Harrison Ford sent a recorded message to the D23 crowd confirming he is the actual model for the new Indiana Jones Audio-Animatronics figure, the first time he’s lent his likeness to a Disney attraction anywhere in the world. ![Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent: Temple Facade Revealed at Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Facade-Indiana-Jones-Ride-Tropical-Americas-1600x900.jpg)Image credit goes to [Bioreconstruct](https://x.com/bioreconstruct) for these shots.The storyline puts guests alongside Indy as he explores the temple near a cenote, a water-filled underground cave that local legend says leads straight into the Maya Underworld. That passage is guarded by a serpentine creature called the Tsukán, and once riders get pulled through a portal into the Underworld itself, they’ll have to make it past monstrous bats, oversized scorpions, and fire before a final confrontation with the Tsukán itself. Disney showed off the animatronic for that creature at D23, and by every account it towers over the Imagineers working on it, hand-sculpted rather than mass produced for extra detail. Authenticity has been a running theme on this project. Imagineers have worked directly with archaeologists, anthropologists, and Maya cultural experts throughout development, and [research trips to Honduras](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/encanto-casita-construction-animal-kingdom-tropical-americas/), including the Copán site, one of the best-preserved ancient Maya cities, directly shaped the temple’s design. This attraction is part of what Disney is calling the largest slate of expansion projects in Walt Disney World’s history, alongside the rest of [Tropical Americas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/el-carrusel-de-los-animalitos-every-animal-revealed-for-the-new-carousel-at-animal-kingdom/), including El Carrusel de los Animalitos and the Encanto attraction next door. Seeing the facade up in these aerial shots makes the ambition Disney described at D23 finally feel real. Renderings can only tell you so much, and watching a structure this size actually take shape over Animal Kingdom’s treeline is a different kind of confirmation that this project is being built at the scale Imagineering promised. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/HRaGGe4a4AAfb_G-1-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/HRaIyQqaMAA-mcs-1600x900.jpg)Image credit goes to [Bioreconstruct](https://x.com/bioreconstruct) for these shots.![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/HRaRbrxbwAAt5_c-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/HRaRbrmawAAt_yN-1350x900.jpg)Image credit goes to [Bioreconstruct](https://x.com/bioreconstruct) for these shots.## Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent: Temple Facade Revealed at Animal Kingdom > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DcG0ocwm60m/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Indiana%20Jones%20and%20the%20Myth%20of%20the%20Jade%20Serpent%3A%20Temple%20Facade%20Revealed%20at%20Animal%20Kingdom&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Indiana%20Jones%20and%20the%20Myth%20of%20the%20Jade%20Serpent%3A%20Temple%20Facade%20Revealed%20at%20Animal%20Kingdom "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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All of it was shown off at Disney Pin Event A-2-Z at Walt Disney World.** The six new limited edition pins for 2027 each pair a character with their signature weapon: - Sora, wielding the Kingdom Key - Donald Duck, in uniform and swinging his own weapon - Goofy, holding up his round shield - Riku, paired with a bat-winged keyblade - Mickey Mouse, with a star-tipped keyblade and arms thrown open - Kairi, mid-pose with her hand raised We’ve followed this pin series since Disney [first announced the monthly Keyblade Pin lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/22/kingdom-hearts-pins-are-coming-to-disneyland-and-walt-disney-world-in-2026/) and again when [the first pin in the series, the Kingdom Key, released back in January](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/06/disney-just-dropped-a-rare-new-kingdom-hearts-collection/). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-Reveals-2027-Kingdom-Hearts-Pins-and-Final-2026-Keyblade-Designs-1456x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-Reveals-2027-Kingdom-Hearts-Pins-and-Final-2026-Keyblade-Designs.jpg)Alongside those six, two standard, non-limited pins were also on display: a group portrait pin featuring Sora, Riku, Donald, and Goofy together, and a second design showing Donald and Goofy caught in a burst of bubbles. Disney also confirmed the last three keyblade pins closing out the 2026 monthly series. October brings Pumpkinhead, the Halloween Town keyblade, done up in orange glitter with a Jack Skellington charm. November is Oathkeeper, finished in a soft pink and blue with a snowflake motif and a floral charm to match its in-game design. December closes the year with Circle of Life, The Lion King’s keyblade, rendered in green glitter with a tribal mask design and a Mickey-shaped charm hanging from the chain. Confirming a full slate of 2027 pins before the 2026 series has even finished says a lot about how this line has performed. The first Kingdom Key pin was reportedly reselling for close to $1,000 within its first release window, and locking in a full follow-up year already is exactly the kind of move Disney makes when a limited-edition series is working better than expected rather than winding down. ## Kingdom Hearts Fans Are About to Get a Whole New Year of These Pins to Chase Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disney%20Reveals%202027%20Kingdom%20Hearts%20Pins%20and%20Final%202026%20Keyblade%20Designs&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disney%20Reveals%202027%20Kingdom%20Hearts%20Pins%20and%20Final%202026%20Keyblade%20Designs "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The boot holds 85 ounces and comes with a bag of popcorn included in that $25 price, which is genuinely reasonable next to what a lot of exclusive buckets go for these days. It has a leather look to it, complete with the same cactus imprint from Woody’s actual boot in the films, Andy’s name stamped on the bottom, and the Disney On Ice logo alongside it. A yellow plastic spur sits on the heel for detail, though it’s fixed in place rather than something that spins or moves. ![Woody's Boot Popcorn Bucket at Disney On Ice: Price, Size, and What's Included](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Woodys-Boot-Popcorn-Bucket-at-Disney-On-Ice_-Price-Size-and-Whats-Included-1-1600x900.jpg)One detail worth knowing before you go: this isn’t sold at the regular concession stands, merchandise tables, or popcorn carts. It has its own standalone table set up separately from everything else. Feld Entertainment is calling it a limited edition and is directly suggesting guests arrive early if they want one, which tracks with how fast Disney On Ice exclusives have sold out in the past. We [first covered this bucket when it was announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/10/theres-popcorn-in-my-boot-woodys-new-bucket-rides-into-disney-on-ice/) back in August, and it lands in the middle of a genuinely busy year for Toy Story collectibles, alongside the [Bullseye popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/08/bullseye-popcorn-bucket-disneyland-walt-disney-world/) now selling at the parks and the full wave of exclusives covered in our [Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/). This one doesn’t fit neatly into either of the categories we usually sort buckets into. It’s not a movie theater exclusive and it’s not something sold at a Disney park, it’s tied specifically to catching a live touring show, which makes it its own kind of collectible entirely. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260905_194345-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260905_191543-1599x900.jpg)## This $25 Toy Story Popcorn Bucket Isn’t Sold at Theaters or Disney Parks (74) > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dc8cxSjgo6A/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Woody%27s%20Boot%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20at%20Disney%20On%20Ice%3A%20Price%2C%20Size%2C%20and%20What%27s%20Included&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Woody%27s%20Boot%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20at%20Disney%20On%20Ice%3A%20Price%2C%20Size%2C%20and%20What%27s%20Included "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Thanks to [Drew The Disney Dude ](https://x.com/DrewDisneyDude)for sharing this with us, check out his full [video below.](https://youtu.be/CZ7cxE8AA2E?is=wFCeLwMCL7ADR5Fn) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Coco-Header-1600x900.jpg)## The Eight Scenes, Confirmed So Far - **Ernesto’s Mausoleum:** Miguel is cursed after playing Ernesto’s guitar, which he’s accused of stealing - **Land of the Dead:** The reveal of the stunning city itself - **Un Poco Loco:** Miguel and Héctor perform together to win Ernesto’s attention, with Miguel hoping to earn his blessing - **Inside the Mansion, “The World Es Mi Familia”:** Miguel finally meets Ernesto - **Inside the Mansion Hallway:** Ernesto is exposed by Héctor, in a scene that may lean on animatronics, projected movie media, or both - **The Cenote:** Miguel and Héctor confirm they’re family, great-great-grandfather and great-great-grandson - **The Finale:** Miguel appears in his mariachi outfit for a performance of “Proud Corazón” More scenes are believed to exist beyond these seven, and Disney hasn’t confirmed the full sequence yet. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/frame-1-3-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/frame-7-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/frame-6-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/frame-16-1-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/frame-3-1-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/frame-3-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/frame-1-2-1600x900.png)**What’s Still Unknown** – A handful of real questions remain open even with this much of the story confirmed. It’s not clear whether the ride uses a circular or continuous-loop format, or how many boats will run per scene to maximize hourly capacity, a detail that matters a lot for a ride expected to draw crowds on the scale of Frozen Ever After. Disney also hasn’t said who will voice Miguel for the attraction, and an opening date still hasn’t been confirmed, though speculation has centered on 2029 based on the current construction timeline. The Coco attraction was first announced in 2024, with Josh D’Amaro revealing concept art and confirming the ride would take guests into the Land of the Dead, built with the same kind of storytelling ambition behind Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean. Disney has said the ride’s skeletal cast of characters will come to life through the latest Audio-Animatronics technology, with D’Amaro telling the D23 crowd, “These figures will appear in ways you’ll have to see to believe.” The attraction is being constructed behind Pixar Pier, in the backstage area near Paradise Gardens Park. At D23 2026, Ali Rubinstein and Emily O’Brien took the Horizons stage to confirm the ride is open to the entire family, with no height requirement. The story picks up about a year after the original film, and Imagineers are working closely with Pixar to weave in nods to both the original movie and the upcoming Coco 2. The queue welcomes guests into a “casa museo” dedicated to the music of Miguel’s great-great-grandfather, Héctor Rivera, before guests join Miguel and travel by boat through his memories of the Land of the Dead. Back in October 2024, just months after the ride was first announced, a segment of the Imagineer That video series caught a glimpse of Imagineers actively planning the ride’s storyline, including a wall of scene concepts that was otherwise kept hidden from cameras at the time. That same footage included mentions of Pepper’s Ghost effects and Pepita, Imelda’s alebrije, hinting at some of the Audio-Animatronics work now being confirmed two years later. What stands out most about this reveal is how far ahead of opening Disney is willing to lay out the actual scene structure. Most attractions this size get a vague thematic pitch years out and the real story beats only show up close to opening. Getting an eight-scene rundown this early suggests Imagineering is confident enough in this story, and protective enough of what made the film work in the first place, to let fans see the shape of it well before a single boat is running. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Serious collectors are used to treating Disney Parks popcorn buckets as the real prize, the kind of thing worth a special trip to Walt Disney World or Disneyland and a line at the concession stand before a design sells out. That instinct makes sense given how fast park-exclusive buckets have sold out in recent years. But a lot of the buckets fans are chasing right now don’t require a park ticket at all. Between anniversary tie-ins and overstock from earlier releases, your local AMC, Cinemark, Regal, or Marcus is sitting on real Disney and Pixar collectibles, and in some cases the same design that once required a park visit. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Skip-the-Parks_-This-Weeks-Best-Disney-Popcorn-Buckets-Are-Sitting-at-a-Theater-Near-You-1600x900.jpg) ## Cars 20th Anniversary Buckets Arrive at AMC, Cinemark, Regal, and Marcus Cars turns 20 this year, and the anniversary re-release is hitting screens the weekend of September 3 through 5, with concession collections dropping at multiple chains the same week. AMC’s lineup includes a Lightning McQueen Popcorn Collectible shaped like the No. 95 race car and a Piston Cup Sipper built like the film’s championship trophy, complete with handles, a straw, and a fountain drink. The standout is AMC’s own exclusive: a bright red cup carrying the Cars 20th anniversary logo, topped with miniature Lightning McQueen and Mater figures, also sold with a fountain drink included. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/791335181_2995810034101682_6934024266272482967_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/791335181_2995810034101682_6934024266272482967_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/792224744_1101555412315121_1727095505898646631_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/792224744_1101555412315121_1727095505898646631_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/789617602_1767507414519437_6378074033900144179_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/789617602_1767507414519437_6378074033900144179_n.jpg)Cinemark and Regal are carrying their own version of the Lightning McQueen race car bucket along with a Piston Cup Sipper. Regal’s online shop lists the bucket at $49.99 and a matching Piston Cup tumbler at $28.99. Cinemark also had a second bucket pairing McQueen with Mater, though that one has already sold out online. Marcus Theatres rounds out the lineup with its own 85oz Lightning McQueen bucket plus a more traditional tin bucket carrying the anniversary logo and character toppers on the lid. The interesting wrinkle here is that the Lightning McQueen race car bucket now showing up at Cinemark and Regal is nearly identical to a bucket that was [previously a Disney Parks exclusive](https://fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/). For anyone who missed it at Walt Disney World or Disneyland, this is a rare case of a park-only design becoming available at a regular movie theater instead. ## The Avengers Buckets Are From Endgame Encore Worth clearing up before anyone heads to the theater: the new Gauntlet and helmet buckets are tied to Avengers: Endgame Encore, the extended theatrical re-release landing September 25, not Infinity War. Cinemark and Regal will start selling both pieces on September 24, a day ahead of the film’s return. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AVENGERS-ENDGAME-Ironman-Helmet-LED-Popcorn-Bucket-Side-2-scaled-1-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AVENGERS-ENDGAME-Nano-Gauntlet-with-LED-Infinity-Stones-Popcorn-Bucket-FRONT-Open-scaled-1-900x900.png)The Nano Gauntlet Popcorn Container runs about 16 inches, finished in red and metallic tones, with all six Infinity Stones lighting up in their signature colors and an opening on the front for popcorn. The yellow Mind Stone on the back folds out to create extra popcorn space. The Iron Man Mark 85 Helmet Popcorn Bucket is a full-size helmet in red, gold, and silver that opens at the top for popcorn, with eyes that light up and a mode that projects “I Love You 3000,” a callback to Tony and Morgan Stark’s final scene together. Early listings from theater merch trackers put both buckets somewhere between $39.99 and $49.99 depending on the location, and Regal is also offering a bundle that pairs one movie ticket with a choice of either bucket. A third piece, an Arc Reactor tin, has been mentioned but isn’t confirmed with pricing yet. The Encore cut also includes a sneak peek at Avengers: Doomsday, which FLN has been [tracking since AMC’s Doctor Doom Mask Light debuted](https://fantasylandnews.com/avengers-doomsday-popcorn-buckets/) ahead of the film’s December 18 release. ## Toy Story 5 Popcorn Buckets Are Still Around, and Cheaper Than Ever Toy Story 5’s theatrical run has moved on, but its popcorn buckets haven’t disappeared. FLN [covered the full chain-by-chain Toy Story 5 lineup](https://fantasylandnews.com/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater-chain/) when it launched, and Swan Drive-In Theatre’s [Toy Story 5 shop page](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/toy-story-5/) still has that same lineup marked down between 20 and 50 percent. The Embossed Hexagon Popcorn Tin Bucket has dropped from $19.99 to $9.99, both designs of the Topper Popcorn Tin Bucket with all five character toppers have fallen from $39.99 to $19.99, and the Woody’s Hat Popcorn Bucket is down from $39.99 to $14.99. Smaller pieces like the character topper cups, the collectible metal figurine set, and the dome cup have all been discounted as well. ## Mandalorian and Grogu Buckets Are 20 to 50 Percent Off Right Now ![Left: gray Star Wars AT-AT walker model with a climber on its side; right: popcorn bucket with Mandalorian artwork featuring the helmet and Grogu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Swan-Drive-In-Selling-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Buckets-Online-Starting-May-the-Fourth-2-1600x900.jpg)The same overstock pattern is playing out with Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu merchandise, a lineup FLN [tracked chain by chain](https://fantasylandnews.com/mandalorian-and-grogu-popcorn-buckets-every-theater-chain/) earlier this year. Swan Drive-In’s [Mandalorian and Grogu shop page](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu/) has the AT-AT Popcorn Bucket down from $79.99 to $49.99, both Square Tin Popcorn Buckets (one with a Grogu keychain, one with a Mandalorian keychain) cut from $34.99 to $14.99, and the Hero Round Popcorn Tin Bucket in gold reduced from $19.99 to $9.99. The Grogu plush, the metal figurine set, the helmet tumbler, and the topper cup sets are all marked down too. ## Moana Live Action Buckets Got the Same Treatment Moana’s live-action buckets are following the identical path FLN [first documented at release](https://fantasylandnews.com/moana-live-action-popcorn-buckets-every-theater-chain/). Swan Drive-In’s [Moana Live Action shop page](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/moana-live-action/) has both versions of the 130oz Pua and Hei Hei tin bucket down from $16.99 to $7.99, the Outrigger LED Popcorn Bucket cut from $28.99 to $9.99, and the Ripple Popcorn Bucket reduced from $22.99 to $9.99. The tumblers, the molded water ripple cup, the topper cup set, and even the small Moana rubber duck have all been discounted as well. ## Our Take If you asked me what to actually do with this news, it’s simple: don’t sleep on [Swan Drive-In](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/). FLN has flagged this before, but it bears repeating. A small Georgia drive-in ends up with extra theater chain inventory, sells it by mail once the initial rush dies down, and the discounts are real, not the fake “sale” pricing some retailers use. Toy Story 5, Mandalorian and Grogu, and Moana buckets are already down to half price, and if the Cars and Avengers buckets follow the same pattern, expect them to show up marked down on that same site in a few months. For the AMC Cars cup specifically, I wouldn’t wait. Anniversary exclusives tied to one chain tend to sell out at the concession stand fast, and once they’re gone, resale prices climb quickly. None of this requires a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or Disney Springs. That’s the part worth remembering. Your local AMC, Cinemark, Regal, or Marcus is carrying real Disney and Pixar collectibles right now, and some of the best deals in this roundup are sitting in an online cart in Georgia rather than behind a park turnstile. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Bolt is now locked in a tug of war with the 101 Dalmatians puppies over a stick, with one puppy holding onto another’s tail in the process. Bruni, the fire salamander from Frozen 2, has taken up a spot at the base of a post. And Meeko, Pocahontas’s raccoon sidekick, is caught mid-snack, eating popcorn. Updated: even more characters showed up this morning. Oliver and Dodger with a hot dog from “Oliver & Company” and Little Brother from “Mulan”. See below. ![New Character Statues Added at Walt Disney Studios Lot, Full List Updated](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/New-Character-Statues-Added-at-Walt-Disney-Studios-Lot-1599x900.jpg)This continues the same beat we’ve followed since [the Walt Disney Studios Lot courtyard first opened](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/24/walt-disney-studios-lot-hollywood-studios-opens/) this year, and again when [the Atrium Courtyard entrance was revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/26/atrium-courtyard-magic-of-disney-animation-open-house-photo-op/) in August, with new characters continuing to turn up around the space in the months since. Here’s every character statue confirmed in the courtyard so far: - Abu (Aladdin), perched atop the Studio Store entrance - The Bluebird Singers (Cinderella), alongside Diablo, Maleficent’s raven (Sleeping Beauty) - Sir Hiss (Robin Hood) - Fru Fru (Zootopia) - Mochi (Big Hero 6) - Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio), sitting atop a directional sign - Lucifer (Cinderella), eyeing Zazu nearby - Zazu (The Lion King), Lucifer’s target - Pua (Moana) and Thumper (Bambi), sitting together in the landscaping - Ray (The Princess and the Frog), positioned at the top of a light pole - Bolt, playing tug of war with the Dalmatian puppies - 101 Dalmatians puppies, one holding onto another’s tail - Meeko (Pocahontas), eating a snack of popcorn - Bruni (Frozen 2), at the base of a post - Marie (The Aristocats) [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260904_190124-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260904_190124-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260904_185641-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260904_185641-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260904_185759-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260904_185759-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260904_185859-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260904_185859-scaled.jpg)That’s on top of a separate, much larger set of characters that appear on the courtyard’s [printed map guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/magic-of-disney-animation-courtyard-open-character-guide/) rather than as physical statues, well over 100 of them spanning Disney Animation’s entire history. There’s also a separate set of [handprint and footprint slabs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/disney-animated-character-handprints-footprints-hollywood-studios/) elsewhere in the courtyard, including Ursula, Yen Sid, Moana, and Maui. Inside, Cast Member previews for The Magic of Disney Animation began this week, with construction walls down and Cast Members walking through the finished space for the first time. It’s not yet confirmed whether a public soft opening will happen before the official September 14 debut, so the safest bet for guests is still planning around that confirmed date rather than hoping for an earlier look. Disney has also added new posters to the entrance area beneath the Sorcerer’s Hat. One is a clean, minimal design just reading “The Magic of Disney Animation.” The other is a fully illustrated, lit poster packed with characters marching together toward the camera, mixing classic Disney Animation faces like Mickey, Minnie, and the Seven Dwarfs alongside newer additions like Stitch, Baymax, Moana, and Olaf, all labeled “Disney’s Hollywood Studios” at the bottom. Pairing Bruni with a lineup like Bolt and Meeko is a nice touch. Most of the courtyard’s earlier statues leaned on older, classic-era characters and deep-cut sidekicks, and slipping in a Frozen 2 character alongside them signals this space isn’t just a nostalgia showcase for Disney Animation’s early decades. It’s meant to represent the whole span of the studio’s output, right up through its most recent work. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260904_185241-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260904_185251-1599x900.jpg) > Even more new statues in Animation Courtyard omg [pic.twitter.com/aXtLTkW90c](https://t.co/aXtLTkW90c) > > — Ethan 💫 (@ThatDisneyBoi) [September 5, 2026](https://x.com/ThatDisneyBoi/status/2096215725820027263?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=New%20Character%20Statues%20Added%20at%20Walt%20Disney%20Studios%20Lot%2C%20Full%20List%20Updated&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=New%20Character%20Statues%20Added%20at%20Walt%20Disney%20Studios%20Lot%2C%20Full%20List%20Updated "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Fall Into Love is so much more than a cozy romance. It’s also time for a cozy mystery. **[Haunted Harmony Mysteries](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/31/haunted-harmony-mysteries-key-to-the-castle-delivers-romance-specters-and-sleuthing/)**: Prelude to a Murder premieres tonight on Hallmark Channel and will stream tomorrow on Hallmark+. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tamera-Mowry-Housley-Returns-for-All-New-Haunted-Harmony-Mystery-on-Hallmark-Channel-1600x900.jpg)## Spoiler-Free Review Tamera Mowry-Housley returns for her fourth time as music teacher and ghost-whisperer, Gethsemane Brown. This time, Gethsemane gets invited to perform at a wedding by Griff (Marco Grazzini). The festivities hit a roadblock as a member of the wedding party is found dead. Gethsemane teams up once again with Eamon (Risteard Cooper) to solve the mystery. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hhm3.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hhm2.webp)If you are a fan of the Haunted Harmony Mysteries, then this is perfect for you. If you are picking up this one as your first, you may be disappointed. You really do need at least the first one to understand the dynamic between Gethsemane, Griff, Eamon, and Inspector O’Reilly. There is the ever-present will they won’t, they almost love triangle. Who will Gethsemane choose as her love interest? We just don’t know yet. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hhm7.webp)But let’s be fair. I don’t know about you, but I’m tuning in for the relationship between Gethsemane and Eamon. Tamera and Risteard have an undeniable chemistry as scene partners. They’re playful and seemingly trusting together. This is the dynamic that keeps me watching the Haunted Harmony Mysteries. It takes a special kind of comedic timing to convincingly argue with thin air, and Tamera Mowry-Housley nails it every time. Risteard Cooper continues to be the scene stealer in any scene he’s in. The script is so well written for him. Together, these two are the stars! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hhm6.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hhm4.webp)There is a different feel to this outing, and that is thanks to the director. Hallmark star and director Ali Liebert helmed this outing. She brings a fresh and well-paced perspective. Come back again, Ali! Haunted Harmony Mysteries is based on the book series by Alexia Gordon and follows American expat and music teacher, Gethsemane Brown. If you’re looking for a gritty and suspenseful mystery, this is not for you. But if you are looking for gorgeous Irish scenery, music teacher and ghost buddy detectives, and just a cozy mystery, then Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Prelude to a Wedding is right for you. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) **Categories:** Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Tamera Mowry-Housley Returns for All-New Haunted Harmony Mystery on Hallmark Channel --- ### [Walt Disney World Railroad Closing September 28 Through October 29, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/04/wdw-railroad-october-2026-closure/) **Published:** September 4, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **The Walt Disney World Railroad is closing for maintenance this fall, with September 27 as the last day to ride before it shuts down September 28 through October 29, reopening October 30. The closure affects both remaining stations, Main Street and Fantasyland, since Frontierland Station has already been closed for over a year.** ![Walt Disney World Railroad Closing September 28 Through October 29, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Walt-Disney-World-Railroad-closed-1599x900.jpg)A few things worth adding to what’s already being reported elsewhere. Disney has not given an official reason for this specific closure, so it isn’t confirmed whether this is routine track and locomotive maintenance or something tied to the surrounding construction. What is confirmed is that this kind of multi-week autumn shutdown used to be a regular part of the railroad’s maintenance calendar, happening almost every September through November for years, before the railroad’s much longer TRON-related closure interrupted that pattern. This fall’s closure lines up almost exactly with that old seasonal window, which suggests Disney may be returning to a more normal maintenance rhythm going forward rather than this being anything unusual. The train continues running in shuttle mode once it reopens on October 30, still limited to Main Street and Fantasyland Station, also known as the Storybook Circus stop, since Frontierland Station remains closed for the ongoing construction of Piston Peak National Park and Villains Land. Disney hasn’t given a timeline for when the full route might return, and it will most likely stay this way until both of those projects are further along. One more thing worth planning around: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is set to close for its own refurbishment starting November 2, just three days after the railroad comes back. Between the two, guests visiting Magic Kingdom across October and into early November should expect to do more walking than usual, and shouldn’t count on the train as a way to skip across the park during that stretch. We’ve tracked this train’s ongoing construction saga since it first went into shuttle mode, including our coverage of the [shuttle mode announcement back in July 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/07/walt-disney-world-railroad-enters-shuttle-mode-for-years-as-major-construction-begins/), when Frontierland Station closed for what Disney indicated could be years. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20221116_1309250-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20221206_101037-1599x900.jpg) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Walt%20Disney%20World%20Railroad%20Closing%20September%2028%20Through%20October%2029%2C%202026&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Walt%20Disney%20World%20Railroad%20Closing%20September%2028%20Through%20October%2029%2C%202026 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World **Tags:** 2026, Walt Disney World Railroad Closing September 28 Through October 29 --- ### [Zootopia 3 Officially in Development, Birds Confirmed for Next Sequel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/04/zootopia-3-officially-in-development-birds-confirmed-for-next-sequel/) **Published:** September 4, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Zootopia 3 is officially in early development, and birds are confirmed to be the next big addition to the world of Zootopia, picking up on the feather that landed on Judy Hopps’ windowsill in Zootopia 2’s post-credits scene.** Jared Bush, Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, shared the news during the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23 2026, which we [covered live from inside the Honda Center](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/15/d23-2026-disney-entertainment-showcase-recap-every-announcement/) that night. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Zootopia-3-Officially-in-Development-Birds-Confirmed-for-Next-Sequel-1599x900.jpg)Bush, who co-wrote the original Zootopia and wrote and directed Zootopia 2, screened an exclusive extended sequence for the crowd confirming birds will play a major role in the next film. He said the idea of bringing birds into the world has excited the creative team for years, and that’s going to be the fun surprise of this movie for longtime fans. New characters are joining the cast, though Bush was clear the returning favorites aren’t going anywhere. Stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Ke Huy Quan joined Bush on stage for the reveal. Goodwin, who voices Judy Hopps, described watching her kids react to the announcement from the front row and admitted the moment nearly brought her to tears on stage. She’s already been sending the creative team ideas since finding out the sequel would center on birds. Quan, who voices the pit viper Gary, said he doesn’t know anything about his character’s arc yet but is eager to get back in the recording booth, and he’s hoping the film finds a way for birds and snakes, natural enemies in real life, to become friends in Zootopia’s world. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Z3_Logo-B-1024x683-1.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Z3_Logo-B-1024x683-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2290541218-1024x761-1.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2290541218-1024x761-1.jpg)Producer Yvett Merino and Disney Animation President Clark Spencer both pointed to the same idea driving the franchise forward: the world of Zootopia was built to keep expanding. Spencer noted the first film didn’t include reptiles and this one is opening the door to birds, giving the story room to keep growing while staying anchored to Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps at its center. Director Byron Howard, who directed the first two films, said the new movie will keep exploring the predator-versus-prey tension that’s defined the series since the beginning, while expanding into new corners of the world audiences haven’t seen yet. Zootopia 2 became one of the biggest animated films ever released, and Disney clearly isn’t wasting time capitalizing on that. Confirming a third film and previewing actual footage barely a year after the second one hit theaters is an aggressive pace, and betting the sequel’s hook on an entirely new animal class the franchise has never used before is a bigger creative swing than just bringing back what already worked. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It’s a loving, unauthorized send-up of the genre, built around original pop songs like “Judge That Cookie” and “It Feels Like Christmas (Because It Is Literally Christmas).” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/This-Hilarious-Hallmark-ish-Movie-Parody-Musical-Is-Coming-to-Orlando-This-November-1600x900.jpg)Catch up on our full [Hallmark Channel coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) here. The show comes from director and co-writer Tim Drucker, known for Friends Parody Musical and Trixie & Katya LIVE, with book and lyrics by Tony Award winner Bonnie Milligan of Kimberly Akimbo. Joel Waggoner, who has written music for School of Rock, composed the score, and choreography comes from sister duo Brooke and Tiffany Engen. After a sold-out world premiere run in Toronto, the production is now on a national tour. **When and Where to See It in Orlando** – Orlando’s stop is set for Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center, located at 445 South Magnolia Avenue in downtown Orlando. Tickets are available now through [Dr. Phillips Center’s official ticketing page](https://tickets.drphillipscenter.org/syos/performance/28817). Parking passes for the show can be purchased separately through the venue’s site as well. Fans who miss the Orlando date, or who just want a second helping of holiday chaos, have another option close by. Hallmark(ish) also plays Savannah Center in The Villages on November 29, 2026, with two performances that day at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale September 2 at 10 a.m. through [The Villages Entertainment box office](https://www.thevillagesentertainment.com/ticketed-performances/the-unauthorized-hallmarkish-parody-musical/). **Good Timing for Hallmark Fans** – Both Central Florida dates land in the same stretch of the calendar as one of FLN’s most-covered [stories of the season](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/08/hallmark-disney-springs-pop-up-store-holiday-ever-after/). Holiday Ever After, the Hallmark Channel and Disney World crossover movie, premieres November 28, 2026, just one day before the Villages show and three days after the Orlando one. It makes for an unusually Hallmark-heavy week around here, between a real holiday romance premiering on TV and a stage show gently mocking the whole genre a few days later. Worth noting, Hallmark(ish) is an unauthorized parody. It’s not produced by or affiliated with Hallmark Channel or Crown Media, even though it borrows the network’s tropes wholesale for the joke. If you already watch Hallmark Christmas movies with a running commentary track in your head, this show sounds like it was built for you. The fact that it’s unaffiliated actually works in its favor here. It’s free to poke fun at the formula instead of protecting it, and that self-aware distance is what critics elsewhere on the tour have pointed to as the show’s biggest strength. We have our tickets already, and look forward to seeing you there. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Creegan starts September 7.** This slots directly into the reorganization we’ve been tracking since Ayaz took over Disney’s marketing operation. We [profiled Ayaz himself](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/30/who-is-asad-ayaz-meet-the-fan-in-charge-of-the-disney-brand/) right as he stepped into the newly created Chief Marketing and Brand Officer role, and covered the rockier side of that transition when Disney [laid off around 1,000 employees while folding its separate marketing teams into one unified organization](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/20/disney-is-laying-off-1000-employees-and-combining-all-of-its-marketing-teams-into-one/) back in April. ![Disney Names Former Xbox Exec Jennifer Creegan Head of Marketing Technology and Operations](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-Names-Former-Xbox-Exec-Jennifer-Creegan-Head-of-Marketing-Technology-and-Operations-1600x900.jpg)Creegan joins from Microsoft, where she most recently served as Vice President of Strategy, Business Model, and Insights at Xbox, helping shape strategy across product, content, and monetization as the gaming division shifted toward a more player-focused business. Before that, she spent more than 20 years inside Microsoft’s advertising division, giving her a career built almost entirely around data, technology, and business strategy rather than traditional entertainment marketing. In her new role, Creegan will work across every major segment of Disney’s business, film and television, streaming, sports, parks and experiences, games, and consumer products, alongside the company’s technology and data teams. Disney says the goal is faster, better-informed decision-making and a more connected view of fans across everything the company makes, part of what it’s calling the next step in evolving its global marketing organization. Ayaz called Creegan someone who understands how technology and data can help Disney “bring fans closer to the brands and stories they love.” Creegan, announcing the move on LinkedIn, called it “a dream come true to go to Disney.” Bringing in a gaming and ad-tech strategist rather than a traditional entertainment marketer for this specific role says something about what Ayaz is actually building here. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The [Marvel Advent Calendar](https://www.macys.com/shop/product/lego-marvel-advent-calendar-2026-76340-317-piece-building-set-ages-6?ID=26415597&isDlp=true) is the biggest build of the three at 317 pieces, for ages 6 and up, with six minifigures: Spider-Man, Iron Man, Ghost Spider, Captain America, Wolverine, and Doctor Doom. That last one is the real headline. Doctor Doom heads to theaters in Avengers: Doomsday just before the holidays hit, and LEGO clearly timed his festive minifigure, candy cane and ice cream cone in hand, to land right alongside that release. And with Mando and Grogu everywhere this week between the new film and the LEGO special, the timing on the [Star Wars: The Mandalorian Advent Calendar](https://www.macys.com/shop/product/lego-star-wars-the-mandalorian-advent-calendar-2026-75456-293-piece-building-set-ages-6?ID=26415595&isDlp=true) could not be better. It’s 293 pieces, also ages 6 and up, and includes The Mandalorian and Moff Gideon minifigures, Grogu and Pit Droid figures in holiday sweaters, plus Carson Teva, a Jawa, and IG-11. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/39066228_fpx-736x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/39066228_fpx.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/39066230_fpx-736x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/39066230_fpx.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/39066239_fpx-736x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/39066239_fpx.webp)Advent starts December 1, 2026, which is closer than it feels. LEGO advent calendars have a habit of selling out well before the season actually starts, so if one of these three is on your list, ordering now is the safe move rather than waiting and hoping it’s still in stock in November. ## These Disney LEGO Advent Calendars Sell Out Every Year, and They’re Live Right Now Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=2026%20Disney%20LEGO%20Advent%20Calendars%20Now%20Available%3A%20Disney%20Princess%2C%20Marvel%2C%20and%20Star%20Wars&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=2026%20Disney%20LEGO%20Advent%20Calendars%20Now%20Available%3A%20Disney%20Princess%2C%20Marvel%2C%20and%20Star%20Wars "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Lightning McQueen himself will be at Monza sporting a new look inspired by the crossover, including an honorary lap during race weekend, a real-world moment for a character who has spent two decades as one of Pixar’s biggest names. ![Disney and Formula 1 Bring Pixar's Cars to Monza for Lightning McQueen Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Image-2026-09-03T060557.958-1350x900.jpeg)The bigger surprise is the Official FIA Formula 1 Safety Car. The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+, which debuted earlier this season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, is getting a one-weekend-only Cars-inspired paint job for Monza. It is the 14th safety car to carry Mercedes’ three-pointed star and the first equipped with fully variable all-wheel drive, so seeing it repainted for a Pixar tie-in is a notable move for a role that usually stays strictly business. Disney and Pixar are also rolling out a Cars x Formula 1 merchandise collection at Monza, with apparel, accessories, collectibles and Mattel die-cast cars available trackside all weekend. Fans who cannot make it to Italy can shop select pieces from the collection through the Formula 1 Official Online Store and DisneyStore.com starting around Lightning McQueen Day. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Image-2026-09-03T060550.643-1350x900.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Image-2026-09-03T060620.366-1350x900.jpeg)The Monza activation lands in the middle of a bigger 20th anniversary push for Cars. The original film [returned to theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/15/pixar-cars-is-coming-back-to-theaters-for-its-20th-anniversary/) starting September 4, the same weekend as the Italian Grand Prix, giving fans a rare chance to see Radiator Springs on the big screen again two decades after its original release. Theater chains marked the occasion with their own [Cars 20th anniversary popcorn buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/24/cars-20th-anniversary-popcorn-buckets-cup-theaters-september-7/), including a Lightning McQueen character bucket and a Lightning McQueen and Mater metal tin, so fans have been able to celebrate the milestone at the multiplex before this weekend’s Formula 1 tie-in even started. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cars-x-FORMULA-1-Lightning-Varsity-Racing-Green-Front-2048x2048-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cars-x-FORMULA-1-Italy-2026-Youth-Tee-Black-Front-2048x2048-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cars-x-FORMULA-1-Italy-2026-Keychain-Multicolor-Tilt-2048x2048-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cars-x-FORMULA-1-Italy-2026-Francesco-Pin-Multicolor-Front-w-Packaging-2048x2048-1-900x900.jpg)Our take: this is the clearest sign yet that Disney sees real momentum behind Cars again, and it lines up with what we have been tracking on the parks side with Piston Peak National Park, the Cars-themed land replacing Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland. A Formula 1 activation this size does not happen for a franchise Disney is quietly retiring. If anything, it points to Lightning McQueen having a bigger few years ahead, both on track and at Walt Disney World. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The new posters fill in the rest of the cast. Richard Kind plays Alan. Christy Carlson Romano plays Nicole. Bryce Durfee plays Sam. Taegen Burns plays Kiera. Asher Alexander plays Jay. Patrick Renna still appears in his previously announced cameo role. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Holiday-Ever-After_-A-Disney-World-Wish-Come-True-Reveals-Whos-Playing-Who-1599x900.jpg)Christy Carlson Romano’s casting as Nicole is worth its own mention, since she is no stranger to Disney. She spent her teen years on Disney Channel playing Ren Stevens on Even Stevens and voicing the title character in Kim Possible, a role popular enough that it inspired a scavenger hunt experience at Epcot that ran for years. She also played Belle in the Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast and voiced Yuffie Kisaragi in the Kingdom Hearts games. Her joining this cast links Holiday Ever After back to a Disney Channel era that shaped a lot of the adults now bringing their own kids to Walt Disney World. The character reveal lands the same week Hallmark’s Disney Springs pop-up shop is closing in on its opening. We [first reported on the pop-up back in August](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/08/hallmark-disney-springs-pop-up-store-holiday-ever-after/), and got a closer look at the storefront renderings during the Hallmark & Disney Magic panel at D23 2026 in our [first look at the shop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/17/first-look-hallmarks-disney-springs-pop-up-shop-revealed-at-d23-2026/). The store is set to open in early October in the former Francesca’s location near Frontera Cocina in the Town Center, and it will carry the full Holiday Ever After merchandise collection alongside a curated assortment of Hallmark greeting cards, Keepsake Ornaments and Disney-inspired gifts. We broke down the [full merchandise lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-merchandise-loungefly-vera-bradley-corkcicle-spirit-jersey/), including the Loungefly, Vera Bradley, and Corkcicle pieces, in our earlier coverage. Our take: casting reveals like this usually feel like a formality, but pairing it with a pop-up shop opening in the same month gives fans two real reasons to start planning a Disney Springs stop this fall instead of waiting for the movie itself. If you’re already booking a fall trip, this is worth building into the itinerary. Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True [premieres Saturday, November 28](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/06/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-premiere-date-november-28/) at 8pm ET / 7pm Central on Hallmark Channel, streaming on Hallmark+ the next day. For everything else on the movie and the pop-up shop, visit our [Hallmark Channel hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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With the scaffolding gone, the clock tower’s brick facade is fully visible for the first time, along with the building’s roofline and general shape. A few raw concrete panel sections are still exposed along the sides, so exterior finishing work clearly isn’t finished everywhere, but the tower itself looks essentially complete. This building previously housed MuppetVision 3D, and it’s set to hold the Glob Theater’s new stage show once the land opens. Disney confirmed at D23 that the Glob Theater, along with Harryhausen’s, the Monsters University Alumni Club, Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza, and Scareporium, are all part of the first wave opening in 2027 for H.U.M.A.N. Day, while the suspended door coaster continues construction separately with no completion date attached. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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He held multiple leadership roles across Loews properties in the city from 2018 to 2023, including leading the opening teams for both Universal Aventura Hotel and Universal Endless Summer Resort’s Dockside Inn and Suites. He most recently served as Complex Managing Director for Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center and Live! By Loews in Arlington, Texas, where both properties posted record performance during his tenure. His path into hotel leadership actually started in the kitchen, working as an executive chef and executive sous chef for Renaissance, Ritz-Carlton, and St. Regis before moving into leadership roles at Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, and the Don CeSar Hotel. Loews Hotels & Co Chief Operating Officer Dan Flannery credited Cummings as “a passionate culture carrier and a dynamic hotel operator,” pointing specifically to his work opening Aventura and Endless Summer as milestone moments for the Orlando partnership. Cummings said he’s “honored to return to Orlando and lead such a dedicated team” as he steps into the role. This is a leadership update worth tracking alongside our other coverage of the Loews Hotels side of Universal Orlando, including the [Alchemy by Loews cocktail program launch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/25/loews-hotels-at-universal-orlando-just-launched-a-cocktail-program-and-every-drink-has-a-story/) earlier this year and our original look at [Universal Helios Grand Hotel’s reveal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/08/22/universal-studios-universal-helios-grand-hotel-revealed-and-spectacular-as-we-expected/) back in 2024. The promotion comes on the heels of a genuinely fast stretch of growth for Loews at Universal Orlando. Three hotels, Universal Stella Nova Resort, Universal Terra Luna Resort, and Universal Helios Grand Hotel, all opened in 2025 alongside Universal Epic Universe, and we’ve covered the [ongoing hotel-side programming](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/26/universal-orlando-resort-hotels-debut-new-sand-sculptures-and-summer-menus-for-2026/) that’s followed since. Putting an executive with this much specific Orlando history back in charge of operations, right as that expanded portfolio settles into its first full year, reads like a deliberate move rather than a routine reshuffle. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Resorts, Universal Orlando **Tags:** Loews Hotels Names Stephen Cummings SVP of Operations for Universal Orlando Hotel Portfolio --- ### [Could You Soon Build Your Own Disney Park? Frontier Just Signed the Deal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/frontier-developments-disney-game-announcement/) **Published:** September 3, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Frontier Developments, the studio behind Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution, has signed a deal with Disney to build a brand new game around Disney’s intellectual property.** The announcement came from Frontier itself, and it’s already got theme park fans wondering the same thing: is this the Disney park builder we’ve been waiting for? Here’s what we actually know so far. Frontier will fund, develop, and publish the game on its own, and the studio says it will build on its track record as a leader in the Creative Management Simulation genre, the same category that includes Planet Coaster and Planet Zoo. Frontier CEO Jo Cooke said the collaboration reinforces the company’s strategy of growing “world-class creative management simulation game franchises.” Beyond that, there’s no title, no genre confirmation, no platforms, and no release window. Both Frontier and Disney are staying quiet on specifics for now. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Planet-Coaster-Studio-Frontier-Developments-Signs-Deal-With-Disney-1599x900.jpg)That silence hasn’t stopped the speculation, and it’s easy to see why. Frontier has actually made a Disney game before. Back in 2011, the studio developed Kinect: Disneyland Adventures, a motion-controlled recreation of the real Disneyland Park that later got remastered without the Kinect requirement. Pair that history with a studio that has spent the last decade perfecting the art of letting players design and manage their own theme parks, and a Disney World or Disneyland construction sim starts to feel less like a fan theory and more like the obvious next move. My honest take: I’d love for this to be a full park builder where you can recreate Cinderella Castle brick by brick, but I’m not getting ahead of it yet. Companies sign these broad “portfolio of IP” deals all the time, and they can turn into anything from a cozy Pixar adventure game to a full blown park sim. What makes this one worth watching is who signed it. Frontier doesn’t dabble in CMS games, it’s the studio’s entire business model right now, and that’s the strongest hint we have about where this is headed. This deal also lands at an interesting moment for Disney and gaming more broadly. The company has been leaning back into the space after years away from in-house game development, including its stake in Epic Games and the recent Fortnite tie-in built around Disneyland’s 70th anniversary. A Frontier-built Disney game would be Disney’s biggest bet yet on the idea that its parks are exactly the kind of thing players want to build, not just visit. We’ll keep watching for an official title and reveal. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This is just the first announcement of what’s coming this holiday season.** These will most likely show up at Walt Disney World during the Holidays. ![Disney Confirms Mickey Train Popcorn Bucket and Holiday Stitch Sipper Coming to Parks This Holiday Season](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-Confirms-Mickey-Train-and-Holiday-Stitch-Novelties-Coming-to-Disneyland-This-Holiday-Season-1599x900.jpg)The reveal came buried inside Disney Parks Blog’s much larger Guide to Holidays at the Disneyland Resort 2026, which confirmed the season runs November 13, 2026, through January 6, 2027. For everything else currently available across Disneyland and Walt Disney World, check our [Disney Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/), and for our earlier look at this season’s buildup, see our [Halfway to the Holidays preview](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/22/disney-halfway-to-the-holidays-2026-preview/) from June. A quick note on the image below: that is **not an official product photo**. Disney hasn’t released any actual images of either item yet, so we built a mockup using a Lionel Disney Christmas train set as a stand-in just to give readers a general sense of what a Mickey-themed holiday train bucket could look like. Treat it as a concept illustration only, not a preview of the real design. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-Parks-Holiday-Popcorn-Buckets-1599x900.jpg)Both items lean on ideas Disney has used before. A holiday-themed Christmas tree character sipper isn’t new, Disney has done this exact concept previously with Donald Duck dressed as a Christmas tree. The train bucket has more history behind it too. The last time Disney released a train-shaped popcorn bucket was at Disneyland in July 2023, for the Disney100 anniversary celebration. A holiday-dressed version of that same concept would be a natural way to bring the format back for the season. What stands out here is how early and how thin this announcement is. Disney typically saves its full merchandise reveal, complete with real photos and pricing, for closer to when items actually go on sale. Getting just two item names with zero imagery this far out suggests there’s a bigger merchandise wave still coming, with this serving as a teaser rather than the full picture. Read the whole **[Disneyland Preview](https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-holidays-at-the-disneyland-resort/)**. ## Disney Just Teased Two New Holiday Popcorn Buckets, and There Isn’t a Single Photo Yet Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disney%20Confirms%20Mickey%20Train%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20and%20Holiday%20Stitch%20Sipper%20Coming%20to%20Parks%20This%20Holiday%20Season&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disney%20Confirms%20Mickey%20Train%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20and%20Holiday%20Stitch%20Sipper%20Coming%20to%20Parks%20This%20Holiday%20Season "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Lucas was ready to make his space opera, but no visual effects company in Hollywood was capable of bringing his vision to life. His solution was to build one himself, enlisting camera expert John Dykstra and a team of artists and builders to set up shop in an old warehouse in Van Nuys, California, to work on what would become Star Wars. Janet Lewin, ILM’s SVP and General Manager, put the relationship simply in the video: “There is no Star Wars without ILM, and there is no [ILM without Star Wars](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjr7GPmTVkw).” That film reshaped the industry, and ILM never stopped growing after it. Now headquartered in San Francisco with studios across five countries, the company has picked up 17 BAFTA Awards, 16 Academy Awards, and eight Emmy Awards along the way, expanding well past practical visual effects into feature animation, immersive entertainment, and virtual production, the same StageCraft technology fans got to try firsthand at D23. John Knoll, ILM’s Executive Creative Director, and Lucasfilm’s Doug Chiang, SVP and Executive Design Director, join Lewin in the video walking through the company’s evolution. What stands out watching this alongside everything else Disney has been putting out about its creative teams lately is how familiar the origin story feels. Walt Disney Imagineering gets built the same way, project by project, solving a problem nobody else has solved yet because the vision demands it. ILM’s founding is really the same story that’s played out across Disney’s parks and film divisions for decades, just with a fifty-year head start. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image_b176dcea.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image_ddb75f5b.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image_29fa6183.jpeg) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disney%20Releases%20New%20Video%20on%20the%20Origin%20Story%20of%20Industrial%20Light%20%26%20Magic&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disney%20Releases%20New%20Video%20on%20the%20Origin%20Story%20of%20Industrial%20Light%20%26%20Magic "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Star Wars, The Walt Disney Company **Tags:** Disney Releases New Video on the Origin Story of Industrial Light & Magic --- ### [The Mandalorian and Grogu Streams on Disney+ in IMAX Enhanced Starting Today](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/02/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-streams-on-disney-in-imax-enhanced-starting-today/) **Published:** September 2, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu streams exclusively on Disney+ starting September 2, and the real headline isn’t the release date itself. It’s that the film will be available in IMAX Enhanced, giving every Disney+ subscriber access to IMAX’s expanded aspect ratio at home, the format’s biggest home streaming rollout for a Star Wars title yet.** ![The Mandalorian and Grogu Streams on Disney+ in IMAX Enhanced Starting Today](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Streams-on-Disney-in-IMAX-Enhanced-Starting-September-2-1600x900.jpg)We flagged this exact question back when tickets first went on sale, noting the IMAX presentation was one of the bigger unknowns heading into the film’s home release. We also covered the [digital and 4K Ultra HD release dates](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/14/mandalorian-and-grogu-digital-4k-bluray-release-date/) back in July. Disney+ is now answering that question directly. **[IMAX Enhanced on Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-d830ec57-499e-498c-b6b3-2b85a18a5f51)** preserves the expanded aspect ratio the film was shot and mastered in for IMAX screens, rather than cropping or letterboxing it down to a standard widescreen frame the way most streaming presentations do. Disney says this keeps the filmmakers’ original creative intent intact for a more immersive viewing experience at home. Subscribers with certified TVs and AV receivers also get IMAX Enhanced sound powered by DTS, carrying the full dynamic range of the film’s original cinematic mix rather than a compressed streaming version of it. The film picks up after the fall of the Empire, with Din Djarin, played by Pedro Pascal, and his young apprentice Grogu enlisted by the fledgling New Republic to help track down scattered Imperial warlords. Sigourney Weaver joins the cast, with Jeremy Allen White and Martin Scorsese lending their voices. Jon Favreau directs from a script he co-wrote with Dave Filoni and Noah Kloor. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/unknown-1_ef914d44.jpg) Disney+ is pairing the release with two more debuts the same day. A two-episode Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Official Podcast goes live at 6 p.m. PT, shot on the film’s Adelphi Base Bar set with Favreau, Filoni, composer Ludwig Göransson, and stars Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver. Separately, **[LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/02/lego-star-wars-the-mandalorian-now-streaming-on-disney/)**, a comedic animated special reworking stories from all three seasons of the original series, also debuts the same day. IMAX Enhanced is worth paying attention to beyond just this one release. Streaming platforms throw around words like “cinematic” and “theater quality” constantly, and most of the time it’s marketing language with no real technical spec behind it. IMAX Enhanced is different. It’s an actual mastering standard with real aspect ratio and audio requirements attached, and Disney+ has been rolling it out slowly across select Marvel and Star Wars titles rather than applying it everywhere. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The DWTS After Party airs live Wednesday, September 16, at 10 p.m. on ABC and Disney+, immediately following the second night of the Season 35 premiere, and streams the next day on Hulu, with Season 34 champion Robert Irwin hosting.** We covered Irwin’s Season 34 win in our [full guide to that season’s cast](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/08/full-guide-to-the-star-studded-dancing-with-the-stars-20th-anniversary-season-34-cast/), and again when Disney+ [confirmed him as host of the spinoff series Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/18/coming-to-disney-plus-july-2026/) back in June. ![DWTS After Party Hosted By Robert Irwin Premieres Wednesday, September 16](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Header-2-1600x900.jpg)The After Party will check in with contestants eliminated that same night and break down the biggest moments of the episode alongside DWTS alumni, giving the show a real-time companion format it’s never had before. It’s a familiar playbook for live competition shows, but a new one for this franchise specifically. Irwin is a fitting choice to host it. He won Season 34 alongside pro partner Witney Carson exactly 10 years after his sister Bindi Irwin won Season 21 in 2015, and he did it after competing through a rib injury heading into the finale. From there, he stepped straight into hosting Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro over the summer, the spinoff competition that found Adele Zaikman, who joins the Season 35 pro lineup this year paired with Conner Leavitt. Now he’s moving into the After Party chair, all inside of about a year since he was still competing for the Mirrorball himself. Witney Carson, his winning partner, is also back this season, now paired with Guillermo Rodriguez. Going from contestant to spinoff host to after-show host in under a year is a fast track most Mirrorball winners don’t get, and it says something about how much Disney and ABC clearly want Irwin’s presence attached to this franchise going forward. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are back hosting again, with Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli returning to the judges’ table. ![Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Full Cast Revealed Ahead of September 15 Premiere](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Dancing-with-the-STars-1600x900.jpg)HHere’s the full Season 35 cast and their professional partners: - Julia Stiles & Ezra Sosa - Taylor Hanson & Britt Stewart - Tatyana Ali & Jan Ravnik - Jackson Olson & Emma Slater - Ciara Miller & Brandon Armstrong - Ezra Frech & Daniella Karagach - Sarah Jane Nader & Hailey Bills - Harry Shum Jr. & Jenna Johnson - Maura Higgins & Mark Ballas - Guillermo Rodriguez & Witney Carson - Connor Wood & Rylee Arnold - Amber Glenn & Pasha Pashkov - Conner Leavitt & Adele Zaikman - Giada De Laurentiis & Alan Bersten - Tyler Cameron & Sharna Burgess - Jenna Dewan & Val Chmerkovskiy A few storylines stand out once the full pairings are laid out. Sharna Burgess is back in the ballroom after a multi-year hiatus, paired with Tyler Cameron. Adele Zaikman joins the professional lineup for the first time after winning the inaugural season of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, a spinoff competition that wrapped its finale on August 31, and she’s been paired with Conner Leavitt, whose wife Whitney competed on Season 34. Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills mark the show’s second all-female pairing, following JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson’s history-making partnership back in Season 30. Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins were the first two celebrities confirmed back in April, with Jackson Olson, the Savannah Bananas player, and Guillermo Rodriguez, Jimmy Kimmel’s longtime sidekick, following soon after. This season also adds new programming around the main show. A first-ever DWTS After Party will air immediately following Wednesday’s premiere episode at 10 p.m. on ABC and Disney+, hosted by Season 34 champion Robert Irwin, checking in with eliminated contestants and breaking down the night’s best moments with alumni. Season 34 contestant Andy Richter is also taking over hosting duties on the official Dancing with the Stars podcast. What stands out about this cast is how far it stretches across different corners of pop culture in one season. Julia Stiles brings genuine film pedigree, Taylor Hanson and Tatyana Ali both carry real nostalgia weight from the ’90s, Giada De Laurentiis pulls in the Food Network crowd, and figure skater Amber Glenn and Paralympian Ezra Frech add real athletic credibility to a ballroom that usually leans more toward reality TV and pop music. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Those two nights are now joined by Saturday, October 24, Friday, November 6, and Friday, November 20. Tickets for October 17 have already sold out, and tickets remain available for the other four dates. ![More Dates and Tickets On Sale: Epic Universe After Hours](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Universal-Orlando-Resorts-Universal-Nights-at-Universal-Epic-Universe-1600x900.jpg)Universal Nights gives guests limited-capacity nighttime access to all five worlds at Epic Universe from 9 p.m. to midnight, with attractions, entertainment, and character interactions included, plus complimentary specialty snacks and beverages. Ticket holders can also arrive as early as 7 p.m. to get extra time in the park before the event officially starts. Tickets start at $179.99 per person, and full details are available at [UniversalOrlando.com](https://www.universalorlando.com/). Adding three more dates this early into the event’s first season, and having one of the original two already sell out, is a good sign for how Universal is reading demand here. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Lucasfilm and The LEGO Group are billing it as action-packed with plenty of unexpected laughs mixed in, continuing the same formula that’s carried LEGO Star Wars specials for years, familiar enough for longtime fans to catch every reference, silly enough for younger viewers to enjoy without any of the context. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcxpbkXNNeZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Disney+ used the release to spotlight its full LEGO Star Wars library alongside it, and there’s more there than casual fans probably realize. LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy and its sequel, Pieces of the Past, send an ordinary nerf-herder through a mixed-up version of the galaxy where familiar heroes and villains swap roles entirely. Droid Tales retells the original trilogy’s events from C-3PO’s perspective. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Here’s every *Cars* movie in order, what the new theater merch looks like, and where things stand on Piston Peak. ![Cars Movies In Order: Every Film, New 20th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets, and the Latest on Piston Peak](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/compose-4-1600x900.webp)The franchise kicked off with **Cars** on June 9, 2006, introducing hotshot rookie Lightning McQueen and the town of Radiator Springs, and earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature along the way. **Cars 2** followed on June 24, 2011, sending McQueen and Mater overseas for the World Grand Prix and a spy plot built around Mater. **Cars 3** rounded out the trilogy on June 16, 2017, with McQueen sidelined by a new generation of racers and teaming up with trainer Cruz Ramirez to get back on track. Disney+ added the series **Cars on the Road** in 2022, following McQueen and Mater on a cross-country road trip, plus a long run of Cars Toon shorts covering everything from Tokyo to the moon. Looking ahead, **Cars: Lightning Racers** was confirmed for 2027, bringing Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy back to Radiator Springs alongside a new cast of characters and a Sheryl Crow song that debuted at D23 2026. **Cars Returns To Theaters For Its 20th Anniversary** – To mark two decades since its debut, the original *Cars* is heading back to select theaters starting September 4, 2026, with tickets already on sale. The timing lines up with Lightning McQueen Day on September 5 (9/5), a reference to McQueen’s number 95, itself a nod to 1995, the release year of the first *Toy Story*. It’s a rare chance to see Radiator Springs on the big screen again, and theater chains are treating it like a full merchandise event rather than a quiet re-release. ![First Look at Pixar Cars 20th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets and Cup Coming to Theaters September 7](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Cars-20th-Movie-Popcorn-Bucket-September-7th-1600x900.jpg)First Look at Pixar Cars 20th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets and Cup Coming to Theaters September 7**New Cars Popcorn Buckets Hit AMC, Regal, and Cinemark** – We track every theater popcorn bucket drop over on our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/), and the *Cars* 20th anniversary lineup is one of the bigger multi-chain rollouts we’ve seen this year. Cinemark has the most product: an 85-ounce Lightning McQueen bucket shaped like the character himself for $49.95, limited to three per customer, plus a second bucket featuring both McQueen and Mater for $29.95. Both are sold through Cinemark’s online shop as well as in theaters. Regal is carrying a similar Lightning McQueen race car bucket at participating locations, alongside a Piston Cup sipper that comes with a large drink, both going on sale September 3 while supplies last. AMC has its own three-piece lineup arriving the same week, a Piston Cup with a fountain drink, a cup with a character topper and fountain drink, and a Lightning McQueen popcorn collectible that comes filled with popcorn. Official AMC pricing hadn’t been confirmed as of this writing, but based on comparable anniversary drops it should land in a similar range to the other chains. As always, availability varies by location and these are while-supplies-last items, so don’t wait too long if you want one. ## **The Future Of The** ***Cars*** **Franchise** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/compose-1600x900.webp)A new show, *Cars: Lightning Racers*, was announced at the [“Disney Jr. Let’s Play!” fan celebration](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/news/disney-jr-new-slate-lets-play/), with Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy set to continue their roles as Lightning McQueen and Mater. The show debuts in 2027, returning to Radiator Springs to reunite fans with familiar favorites while introducing a fun new generation of cars. It will also feature new music, including Sheryl Crow’s “Built to Last,” which she debuted at [D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026](https://www.disneyplus.com/explore/articles/d23-2026). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WelcomeToPistonPeakFrontierlandMagicKingdom-1600x900.jpg)**Piston Peak National Park Is Taking Shape at Magic Kingdom** – While Lightning McQueen laps back into theaters, his world is also under construction in Florida. Piston Peak National Park is the Cars-themed land replacing the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland, part of what Disney has called the largest expansion in the park’s history. We’ve been following the build closely, including a [recent construction update](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/28/frontierland-transformation-update-piston-peak-construction-walls-take-shape/) showing a new crane and steady progress on the wall pours and dirt work near Haunted Mansion. At D23 2026, Imagineers Michael Hundgen and Jason Grandt confirmed both of Piston Peak’s attractions by name. Cars Ridge Run Rally is the land’s centerpiece, an off-road racing attraction using a new ride vehicle system built to actually respond to the terrain rather than simulate it, climbing toward a snowy summit before finishing through a geyser field. Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along is the second attraction, a family-friendly spinner built around the demolition derby champion from Cars 3, featuring a school-bus-sized animatronic Miss Fritter. The land’s buildings are being designed in a National Park Service-inspired style called Parkitecture, meant to blend the visitor lodge and Ranger HQ into the surrounding scenery. Disney has not announced an opening date yet, but the pace of construction suggests vertical building could ramp up before long. **Our Take** – There’s something fitting about McQueen heading back to theaters the same year Piston Peak starts to look real in Frontierland. The original movie is basically a story about slowing down and paying attention to a place, and that’s not a bad way to think about what’s happening to that corner of Magic Kingdom right now. Frontierland as longtime guests know it is genuinely going away, and that’s worth being honest about rather than glossing over. But between the attraction names, the Parkitecture direction, and Miss Fritter getting her own ride, this is shaping up to be more than a reskin. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Tickets and full movie details are available now at [residentevil.movie](https://residentevil.movie/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Resident-Evil-Organ-Transplant-Popcorn-Bag-Revealed-as-Tickets-Go-On-Sale-1600x900.jpg)This Resident Evil is a full reboot, not a continuation of the Milla Jovovich film series, and it comes from an unexpected name in horror. Zach Cregger, who wrote and directed Barbarian and Weapons, wrote and directed this one too, with Shay Hatten co-writing the script. The story follows Bryan, a medical delivery courier played by Austin Abrams, who gets pulled into an outbreak in Raccoon City during a heavy blizzard while trying to complete an out-of-the-area delivery. Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser play a trio of Umbrella scientists caught up in the same night, and Johnno Wilson rounds out the cast as an Umbrella enforcer. The film is rated R for strong bloody violence and gore, and early coverage has framed it as a return to straightforward survival horror after years of the franchise leaning into action. The popcorn bag itself is styled as a medical organ transport cooler, complete with a white cross, a “Handle with Care, Keep Cool, Do Not Freeze” warning label, and an organ transplant heart icon stitched onto the front. It comes with a large popcorn included, and the marketing image shows a prop organ tucked into the popcorn itself, a detail Regal is leaning into hard with the tagline “heart not included.” What makes this one better than the usual horror movie tie-in bag is that it actually connects to the plot instead of just borrowing the franchise’s aesthetic. Bryan’s whole reason for being in Raccoon City is a medical delivery run, so a bag built to look like the kind of container he’d actually be carrying is a smarter piece of merchandise than it might look like at first glance. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/786818522_1005293482586190_559660663676301095_n-720x900.jpg)![Promotional poster for Resident Evil: a green medical bag filled with popcorn and a red heart inside, set against a dark snowy backdrop.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/793212708_1102524468902320_5318014455627387181_n-675x900.jpg)Meanwhile, for folks looking for tins and buckets, Epic Theatres in Florida announced two tins, one round and a hexagonal version, plus a cup. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This tasting is a separate, ticketed add-on to that main event, not part of general admission. ![Michael Mina and Todd English Host First-Ever Joint Tasting at Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/James-Beard-Award-Winning-Chefs-to-Headline-Walt-Disney-World-Swan-and-Dolphin-Food-Wine-Classic-1600x900.jpg)Mina and English have both had restaurants at the Walt Disney World Dolphin for years, Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina and Todd English’s bluezoo, but this is the first time the two chefs are hosting something together. The event puts them side by side in an intimate, interactive setting for a limited number of guests, working through 10 courses split evenly between the two chefs and paired with beverages from Italy to Napa. Beyond the food itself, Disney says the format is built around storytelling, with both chefs speaking directly to guests about their heritage, their travels, and the philosophies behind their cooking. Mina’s five courses lean into the Middle Eastern influences he’s known for, including marinated big-eye tuna with crispy falafel and whipped tahina, a chilled lobster and mango salad with saffron mango sauce, Aleppo grilled poussin with chickpea and orzo koshary, triple-seared Wagyu striploin with matbucha, and a basbousa and passionfruit cheesecake to close. English’s courses head toward the coastal New England cooking tied to his Boston roots, with brown butter miso poached lobster, pan-seared Nantucket scallops with fresh pressed apple cider, house-made pastene cacio e pepe with duckling confit, roasted Chilean sea bass with blood orange glaze, and a roasted red beet chocolate gateau for dessert. Tickets are **[$295 per person through FoodAndWineClassic.com](https://us.list-manage.com/tJqkORn8UhD?e=9bd4e56397&c2id=ea7e70c20d742b285d8cfd43f4d6f17d)**, and space is limited, so this isn’t the kind of add-on likely to still have availability close to the event. ![Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Reveals 2026 Menus](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Walt-Disney-World-Swan-and-Dolphin-Food-Wine-Classic-unveils-2025-menus-1600x900.jpg)Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Reveals 2026 MenusWhat makes this worth paying attention to is how long overdue it actually is. Mina and English have been cooking a few hundred feet apart at the same resort for years, and neither one is short on name recognition or reason to headline something like this on his own. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Hurly-Burly is stepping into a role similar to the one Steakhouse 71 played at the Contemporary Resort back in 2021, when that restaurant opened on Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary to the day.** We first wrote about Hurly-Burly when Disney [announced new experiences coming to Disney’s BoardWalk](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/18/disneys-boardwalk-new-experiences-hurly-burly-basin/) back in June, and Disney Parks Blog has now confirmed the opening date alongside a first look at the menu. If you wanna see what the new logo and merch will look like for the [WDW55](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/24/walt-disney-world-55th-anniversary-merchandise-first-look/). ![Hurly-Burly Opens at Disney's BoardWalk on Walt Disney World's 55th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hurly-Burly-Opens-at-Disneys-BoardWalk-on-Walt-Disney-Worlds-55th-Anniversary-1600x900.jpg)The concept is built around the BoardWalk’s own history. Hurly-Burly takes over a space Disney describes as a historic seaside theater, once home to some of the BoardWalk’s most celebrated vaudeville performers nearly a century ago, and it’s reopening with that same turn-of-the-century, nautical-novelty spirit. Afternoons bring family-friendly trivia and games, while evenings shift to a 21-and-up scene starting at 9 p.m. with live music. Landing the opening on October 1 puts Hurly-Burly in a genuinely small club. Steakhouse 71 opened at the Contemporary Resort on October 1, 2021, timed to the exact start of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration, and its name was a direct nod to the resort’s 1971 opening year. Five years later, Hurly-Burly is stepping into that same kind of anniversary-day launch, even if Disney hasn’t framed it with the same fanfare Steakhouse 71 got heading into the 50th. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-WDW-Hurly-Burly-First-Look-5-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-WDW-Hurly-Burly-First-Look-6-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-WDW-Hurly-Burly-First-Look-2-1350x900.jpg)The food leans into shareable, old-school boardwalk fare. Small bites include Meatballs in Tomato Gravy, an Antipasto board, Mini Pretzels with Bacon-Cheese Fondue, Tomato Pie, Oven-Roasted Shrimp, Roast Beef Sliders, a Theater Concessions plate of meatballs, cookie, and popcorn, and Mini Apple Cider Doughnuts for dessert. On the drink side, guests 21 and up can order cocktails like the Mertini, a gin martini built on Plymouth Navy Strength Gin, the Overproof Amaretto Sour made with Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon, and La Taquilla Picante, a spicy margarita finished with a spiced nutmeg rim. There’s a full wine list and a beer, cider, and hard seltzer selection too, alongside non-alcoholic options like the Caramel Corn Cold Brew and the Overture in Orange frozen treat. A walk-up window will also serve a shorter selection of drinks for guests strolling the BoardWalk without sitting down. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-WDW-Hurly-Burly-First-Look-15-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-WDW-Hurly-Burly-First-Look-8-1350x900.jpg)Hurly-Burly will operate as walk-up only, with no reservations required, and all offerings are subject to change and availability once it opens. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DcwA55HlGG4/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hurly-Burly%20Opens%20at%20Disney%27s%20BoardWalk%20on%20Walt%20Disney%20World%27s%2055th%20Anniversary&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hurly-Burly%20Opens%20at%20Disney%27s%20BoardWalk%20on%20Walt%20Disney%20World%27s%2055th%20Anniversary "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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From September 1 through October 31, Maria & Enzo’s, Enzo’s Hideaway and The Edison are each selling a specialty dessert built around a house-made ginger snap cookie, with a portion of every sale going to [Cookies for Kids’ Cancer](https://cookiesforkidscancer.org/), a national nonprofit that funds research into new and less toxic treatments for childhood cancer.** ![Patina Restaurant Group Disney Springs Restaurants Support Cookies for Kids' Cancer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Patina-Restaurant-Group-Disney-Springs-Restaurants-Support-Cookies-for-Kids-Cancer-1599x900.jpg)At Maria & Enzo’s and Enzo’s Hideaway, the dessert is the Coppa di Maria and Gelato, a trio of vanilla, chocolate and pistachio gelato with sweet Amarena cherries, finished with the ginger snap cookie. The Edison’s version pairs a dulce de leche cheesecake with house-made gelato and the same cookie on top, tying all three restaurants to one cause even though the desserts themselves are different. Executive Pastry Chef Michael Gabriel said the partnership gives guests “a delicious way to help make a meaningful impact,” and framed the ginger snap cookie as the thread connecting all three menus for the campaign. Childhood cancer remains one of the leading causes of disease-related death in kids, and Patina is positioning this fall promotion as a way to fund research, support families and bring some hope into the conversation. For anyone already planning a Disney Springs trip this fall, this is about as easy as giving back gets. You were probably ordering dessert anyway. Now that order chips in toward pediatric cancer research without changing your plans or your bill by much. It is a small ask with real stakes behind it, and that is worth supporting. The fundraiser runs through October 31 at Maria & Enzo’s, Enzo’s Hideaway and The Edison, all open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. in Disney Springs. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It’s the latest entry in a run of Freeform programming we’ve tracked all year, including [30 Days of Disney back in June](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/freeform-30-days-of-disney-june-2026-full-schedule/), last year’s [31 Nights of Halloween lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/03/freeform-unveils-31-nights-of-halloween-2025-schedule-featuring-classics-and-new-additions/), and the return of [25 Days of Christmas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/07/25-days-of-christmas-returns-to-freeform-december-1st-2025/) heading into the holidays. ![Freeform Reveals Full 31 Nights of Halloween 2026 Schedule](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Freeform-31-nights-of-halloween-1600x900.jpg)All times are ET/PT. Here’s the full schedule: - **October 1:** 6:50 PM Beetlejuice, 8:55 PM Hocus Pocus - **October 2:** 6:55 PM Hotel Transylvania (Double Feature) - **October 3:** 6:30 PM Monsters, Inc. (Double Feature) - **October 4:** 6:45 PM Casper (1995) - **October 5:** 7:20 PM Hocus Pocus (Double Feature) - **October 6:** 7 PM The Addams Family (1991) (Double Feature) - **October 7:** 12 PM Edward Scissorhands - **October 8:** 4:30 PM Hotel Transylvania (Double Feature), 8:30 PM Casper (1995) - **October 9:** 8:55 PM Beetlejuice - **October 10:** 6 PM Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, 8:35 PM Sleepy Hollow (1999) - **October 11:** 2:45 PM Toy Story of TERROR! - **October 12:** 3:40 PM The Haunted Mansion (2003), 5:40 PM The Addams Family (1991) (Double Feature) - **October 13:** 9:25 PM Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas - **October 14:** 6:45 PM Beetlejuice (Pop’N Knowledge) - **October 15:** 3 PM Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween - **October 16:** 5:40 PM The Incredibles (Double Feature) - **October 17:** 1 PM 101 Dalmatians (1996), 3:25 PM Cruella - **October 18:** 12:10 PM Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, 4:50 PM Monsters, Inc. (Double Feature) - **October 19:** 7 AM Halloweentown (Double Feature), 5:10 PM Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, 6:50 PM Haunted Mansion (2023) - **October 20:** 6:20 PM Casper (1995) - **October 21:** 5:10 PM Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (Pop’N Knowledge), 6:50 PM The Addams Family (1991) (Double Feature) - **October 22:** 6:30 PM Hocus Pocus (Double Feature) - **October 23:** 11 AM Disturbia, 1:30 PM Frankenweenie (2012) - **October 24:** 9 PM Hocus Pocus (Pop’N Knowledge), 12 AM Twitches - **October 25:** 5:15 PM Casper (1995), 11:55 PM The Witches (1990) - **October 26:** 3:15 PM Monsters, Inc. (Double Feature), 7:50 PM The Addams Family (1991) (Double Feature) - **October 27:** 7 PM Hotel Transylvania (Double Feature) - **October 28:** 7 PM The Haunted Mansion (2003), 9 PM Hocus Pocus - **October 29:** 1 PM Edward Scissorhands, 6:30 PM Monsters, Inc. (Double Feature) - **October 30:** 1 PM Matilda, 3 PM Cruella, 6 PM Haunted Mansion (2023) - **October 31:** 2:35 PM Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, 4:10 PM Casper (1995), 6:30 PM Hocus Pocus (Double Feature) [![Freeform Reveals Full 31 Nights of Halloween 2026 Schedule](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/542132334_1186258873547544_2947728545997933675_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/542132334_1186258873547544_2947728545997933675_n.jpg) A few things stand out once you look at the whole month together. Tim Burton’s presence isn’t confined to one marathon day the way past years have handled it. His films show up across at least five different nights this time, from Sweeney Todd and Sleepy Hollow on October 10 to Frankenweenie on October 23. Three nights also carry a “Pop’N Knowledge” tag alongside the film, Freeform’s interactive trivia overlay that’s become a regular part of the lineup on marquee nights like Beetlejuice and Hocus Pocus. The bigger story is what’s missing. Recent years leaned into newer, harder-edged horror alongside the family classics, Get Out, A Quiet Place, and the Happy Death Day films all made appearances in past lineups. This year pulls back from that entirely and leans almost exclusively on Disney-adjacent, family-friendly favorites. Hocus Pocus, Casper, and The Addams Family alone account for a huge share of the month’s real estate. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This is specifically about the online storefronts. Disney isn’t closing physical retail locations as part of this announcement.** It’s a notable shift for anyone who follows our [Disney Consumer Products coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/), since Disney Store has been positioned as the flagship of Disney’s direct-to-consumer retail strategy for years. ![Disney Store Closing Online Operations in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-Store-Closing-Online-Operations-in-Australia-New-Zealand-Singapore-and-Malaysia-1600x900.jpg)According to [Disney’s own FAQ page](https://www.disneystore.com.au/aunz_footer_faqs_eob/AUNZ_Footer_FAQs_EOB.html), both sites will stop taking orders at 11:59 p.m. AEST on September 30, which lines up to 1:59 a.m. NZST on October 1 for New Zealand shoppers. Any order placed before that cutoff will still be shipped and fulfilled under the normal timelines, and existing orders will continue to receive returns, exchanges, and warranty support under Disney’s published policies. Items currently listed as sold out aren’t expected to come back before the site closes, so what’s in stock right now is effectively the final chance to grab it. Disney was clear that this only affects these four markets. Disney Store operations in the US, UK, Japan, China, Korea, the Philippines, and the Middle East aren’t part of this announcement and continue as normal. Disney hasn’t given a specific reason for closing these four online stores, and the FAQ page sticks to logistics rather than motive. But this closure lines up with a strategy Disney has been running since 2021, when the company began closing over 200 Disney Store mall locations across the US and most of Canada to shift focus toward its global shopDisney.com platform, park-based retail, and third-party licensed retailers. Disney Store has leaned into that shopDisney-first approach at major events too, including [its D23 2026 eCommerce Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/21/disney-store-reveals-d23-2026-collections-and-ecommerce-day-for-fans-at-home/), which let fans outside Anaheim shop exclusive event merchandise online rather than in person. Disney shut down its Disney Village store at Disneyland Paris in January 2026 after 33 years, the last classic Disney Store location left in Europe, with that space set to become a new retail concept called Disney Wonders. Sixteen Disney Store locations inside Walt Disney World itself closed in late 2024. Disney Store’s own store locator now lists only about 21 locations worldwide. The business logic behind that pattern is fairly straightforward, even without Disney spelling it out for this specific closure. Running a localized online store, warehouse, and fulfillment operation in a smaller market carries real fixed costs: local inventory, customer service, shipping infrastructure, and currency handling. Licensing merchandise out to third-party retailers instead trades that overhead for a cut of the sale, with none of the operating risk. Retail analysts covering Disney’s earlier round of store closures pointed to the same math: e-commerce and third-party retail had already been eating into what physical and region-specific Disney Store sites used to have close to a monopoly on, making the owned storefronts harder to justify as their own dedicated operation. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Disney-Store-Closing-Online-Operations-in-Australia-New-Zealand-Singapore-and-Malaysia-1-1600x900.jpg)For Australia specifically, this closure lands alongside a broader retreat from the region. Disney Cruise Line pulled out of Australian waters entirely after the Disney Wonder’s final local sailing in February 2026, with high operating costs cited as a factor. Disney has also ruled out ever building a Disneyland in Australia, pointing to the country’s population as too small to justify the investment. Between the cruise line’s exit, no local park on the horizon, and now the online store closing, direct-to-consumer Disney experiences in Australia and New Zealand are shrinking fast. As for whether fans in these four markets will still be able to get Disney merchandise they love, the answer is yes, just not directly from Disney. The company’s FAQ says merchandise will remain available through “authorized and trusted retailers” in each country going forward, but no specific retailers or replacement storefront have been named yet. That likely means department stores, toy retailers, and licensed partners that already carry Disney product locally, the same kind of third-party retail that’s been expanding into this space for years. What fans lose is the one storefront guaranteed to carry Disney’s full catalog and confirm everything sold is authentic. 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Instead of a bucket you carry or a bag you sling over one shoulder, this one straps on like a chest harness, so guests can wear the creature on their back and keep both hands free for the rest of the night. The head opens on a hinge to access the popcorn inside, which is a nice bit of function built into a design that could have easily been a display piece and nothing more. Universal called out one detail directly. The claws and teeth are made from soft materials, worth knowing given how sharp the sculpt looks from a distance. This is not a movie theater release, but if sculpted collectible buckets built around games and films are your thing, our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) hub tracks every major chain’s lineup all year. This release lines up two milestones at once. Halloween Horror Nights is turning 15 at Universal Studios Japan, and the Resident Evil franchise is marking 30 years since Capcom’s original game helped define survival horror. The Licker bucket is USJ’s way of tying both anniversaries to a single collectible, and it also previews Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive, the new haunted experience debuting as part of this year’s event. The Licker Popcorn Bucket goes on sale September 9, 2026, at the Stage 22 Popcorn Cart inside Universal Studios Japan, filled with Miso flavored popcorn. Universal has not announced pricing yet. As with most Halloween Horror Nights merchandise, expect it to be available while supplies last, and Universal has already noted that designs, sale locations, and release dates are subject to change without notice. So far, this release is exclusive to Universal Studios Japan. Universal has not said whether the Licker bucket, or any Resident Evil merchandise, is headed to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood. Both US locations already have a full lineup for their own event this fall, including the first-ever Hellraiser house, the final Stranger Things haunted house closing out the series across both coasts, and a new Fortnitemares scare zone built with Epic Games. Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow are leading this year’s theme at Universal Orlando, and tickets are on sale now for anyone planning a trip. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It’s the latest chapter in a story that started on the day Magic Kingdom opened its gates in 1971.** We recently spent time on [Maleficent Coaster’s own Sleeping Beauty roots](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/villains-land-magic-kingdom-maleficent-coaster-d23-2026/). ![How Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Shaped Villains Land's New Dark Ride](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/How-Snow-White-and-the-Seven-Dwarfs-Shaped-Villains-Lands-New-Dark-Ride-1600x900.jpg)**Snow White’s Own Ride Opened With the Park in 1971** – Snow White’s Adventures was one of Magic Kingdom’s original attractions on opening day, [October 1, 1971](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/24/walt-disney-world-55th-anniversary-merchandise-first-look/). The ride put guests in Snow White’s own point of view as they were chased through the forest by the Witch, which is why Snow White herself never appeared on screen. Later renamed Snow White’s Scary Adventures, it ran for 41 years before closing on May 31, 2012, to make way for Princess Fairytale Hall. That means the villain at the center of Walt Disney’s first feature film has had a physical presence in Magic Kingdom since the park’s first day, more than half a century before Villains Land was ever announced. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20220905_093951-1599x900.jpg)**Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Carried Pieces of It Forward** – When Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opened in 2014, it wasn’t a clean break from the old ride. The jib crane on the lift hill, topped by two vultures, was pulled straight from Snow White’s Scary Adventures and reused on the new coaster. The story shifted from the Witch chasing Snow White to a musical trip through the dwarfs’ diamond mine, but the film’s fingerprints stayed in the building. **The Magic Mirror Already Has a Stage at Hollywood Studios** – Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After opened at the Sunset Showcase at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 27, 2025, and it’s hosted from start to finish by the Magic Mirror. In the show, Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent each plead their case to be named the most misunderstood villain, while the Evil Queen, described in the show’s own marketing as the original owner of the Mirror, and other villains including Jafar and Hades needle him from the wings. The show isn’t built around Snow White’s story specifically, but its host character is straight out of the 1937 film, and he’s been complaining about his job managing Disney’s villains for over a year now. **Villains Land Puts the Mirror at the Center Again** – The new dark ride begins beneath the Evil Queen’s palace, where she keeps the Magic Mirror in her catacombs. After guests find him, he pulls them through the glass and into his Mirror Realm, where he conjures appearances from villains including Cruella de Vil, Dr. Facilier, Ursula, Scar, and Jafar using a mix of physical sets and effects. Disney hasn’t given the ride an official name yet, referring to it so far simply as the Mirror dark ride. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Villain_D23-Art_Magic-Mirror_Layered-7.7.26-1600x900.png)The concept art released at D23 2026 leans into the connection directly. Its accompanying rhyme reads, “Magic Mirror on the wall within his Mirror Realm sees all,” a clear echo of the Evil Queen’s most famous line in the original film. Disney isn’t hinting at the Snow White connection here. It’s writing it into the ride’s own poetry. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260815_151819-1599x900.jpg)**Even the Forest Trees Point Back to 1937** – The Imagineering: Horizons pavilion at D23 2026 displayed maquettes of the gnarled, twisted trees planned for the Dark Forest section of Villains Land, and more than one outlet on the show floor described them as Snow White-inspired on sight. The comparison holds up. The 1937 film’s most famous sequence has Snow White fleeing through a forest where the trees seem to grow eyes and grasping branches, and the new models lean on that same idea of a forest that’s alive and hostile. **Our Take** – What makes this fun isn’t just that Disney keeps returning to Snow White. It’s that the Evil Queen was the template. She was Walt’s first animated villain, and everything Villains Land is built around, from conjured lairs to a Magic Mirror who’s tired of playing referee, traces back to a character introduced 89 years ago. Magic Kingdom also turns 55 this October, the same month D23’s Spotlight Series event digs into the park’s storytelling history, and Snow White’s ride was there for day one of it. The new Mirror dark ride isn’t just referencing the film. It’s picking up a thread the park has been pulling on since 1971. Disney has not announced an opening date for Villains Land or either of its two headlining attractions, the Maleficent coaster or the Mirror dark ride. We’ll keep updating this as Imagineering shares more, including our coverage of the [Maleficent coaster’s own Sleeping Beauty roots](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/villains-land-magic-kingdom-maleficent-coaster-d23-2026/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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We’ve said it before on this site, and we’ll say it again: [we’ll take The Diamond Horseshoe over Liberty Tree Tavern every time](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/01/03/walt-disney-world-magic-kingdom-dining-menu-the-diamond-horseshoe-lunch-dinner-2025/). Quieter, easier to book, and that player piano in an old West saloon never gets old. This pop-up gives us one more reason to keep choosing it. ![Diamond Horseshoe Pop-Up Menu Coming to Magic Kingdom October 4](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Diamond-Horseshoe-Pop-Up-Menu-Coming-to-Magic-Kingdom-October-4-1599x900.jpg)The small plates lineup includes: - Charcuterie: cured beef, candied bacon, smoked pork, green chile cheese, smoked cheddar, and pickles - Glazed Sticky Ribs with cowboy beans and jalapeño crisps - Queso Fundido with Barbecue Burnt Ends, served with warm tortilla chips - Sweet Golden Corn Fritters with cilantro ranch dressing and red chili honey - Chipotle Chicken Tostada with queso fresco, lime crema, and pickled cactus salsa - Mini Hot Dog Platter, wrapped in pastry and served with tortilla chips and queso ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Diamond-Horseshoe-Menu-8-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Diamond-Horseshoe-Menu-6-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Diamond-Horseshoe-Menu-5-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Diamond-Horseshoe-Menu-7-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Diamond-Horseshoe-Menu-3-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Diamond-Horseshoe-Menu-4-1350x900.jpg)Non-alcoholic specialty drinks include an Orange Cream Soda (Fanta Orange with vanilla and cream), Caramel Root Beer with Sweet Cream (Barq’s with caramel and a sweet cream topping), Enchanting Ember Lemonade (Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with strawberry and hot honey), and Enchanted Grove Lime Splash (Minute Maid Limeade with cucumber and mint). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Diamond-Horseshoe-Menu-1-1536x1024-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Diamond-Horseshoe-Menu-2-1536x1024-1-1350x900.jpeg)On the cocktail side, the lineup includes a Whinnyin’ Whiskey Lemonade with Jack Daniel’s and Aperol, a Cactus Rose Margarita built on LALO Blanco Tequila and prickly pear, the High Plains Huckleberry with 44° North Mountain Huckleberry Vodka and crème de cassis, a Rattler Rum Punch with Bacardí Superior Rum and passion fruit, and the Coal’d Fashioned, Buffalo Trace bourbon paired with Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur and cinnamon syrup. A seasonal cocktail called In Holiday Fashion, built on Buffalo Trace bourbon with rosemary syrup and cranberry, rounds things out. The wine and beer list sticks to a smaller, focused selection: Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco, Fess Parker Riesling, MacMurray Estate Pinot Noir, and draft pours of Samuel Adams Boston Lager, Yuengling Traditional Lager, and Cigar City Jai Alai IPA. One scheduling note worth planning around: this pop-up won’t be available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but it will run during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party once the holiday season kicks in. As always, everything here is subject to change and availability. The Coal’d Fashioned is the one we’re most excited to try. A cold brew coffee liqueur riff on an Old Fashioned fits the saloon setting better than almost anything else on this list, and pairing it with the Queso Fundido and Burnt Ends sounds like the right way to spend an afternoon in Liberty Square this fall. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Diamond-Horseshoe-Menu-Header-1600x900.jpg)## **Diamond Horseshoe Saloon Menu at Magic Kingdom Might Be the Best-Kept Secret This Fall** > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcsq-CZkjfg/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Diamond%20Horseshoe%20Pop-Up%20Menu%20Coming%20to%20Magic%20Kingdom%20October%204&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Diamond%20Horseshoe%20Pop-Up%20Menu%20Coming%20to%20Magic%20Kingdom%20October%204 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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As Portfolio Executive Creative Director, Beatty holds creative direction and visioning over every park at the resort, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, along with the resort hotels and water parks, putting him at the center of nearly every project we’ve covered on this beat this year.** This is our continuing coverage of **Walt Disney Imagineering**. We [profiled Bruce Vaughn](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/18/bruce-vaughn-imagineering-disney-parks-2026/) as the executive steering Imagineering’s $60 billion parks expansion. Beatty is the next name worth knowing, because almost everything Vaughn has greenlit at Walt Disney World over the past few years runs through him. ![Chris Beatty: The Imagineer Overseeing Every New Project at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Chris-Beatty_-The-Imagineer-Overseeing-Every-New-Project-at-Walt-Disney-World-1599x900.jpg)**Nearly Three Decades at Imagineering** – Beatty joined Walt Disney Imagineering in 1997, a career that now spans almost 30 years entirely inside the company. He trained at the Columbus College of Art & Design before landing at WDI, and he’s spent his career working almost exclusively on Walt Disney World and Disneyland projects rather than moving between business segments the way some Imagineers do. That kind of continuity is rare even inside Imagineering, and it shows in how consistently his name comes up across the resort’s biggest projects over the last 15 years. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fantasyland_Full_12616.webp) **Storybook Circus to Be Our Guest** – Beatty’s first major spotlight came as Executive Creative Director of New Fantasyland, one of the largest single expansions Magic Kingdom has ever undertaken. He led the creative direction on Storybook Circus, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Be Our Guest Restaurant, working closely with Walt Disney Feature Animation to keep the characters and story details accurate to the films. In interviews around New Fantasyland’s opening, he talked through the back and forth between Imagineering and animation teams that went into getting those details right, and he’s mentioned in more than one of those interviews that his favorite Disney character is Hades from Hercules, which makes us wonder what an attraction from Beatty built around the Underworld might have looked like. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260805_215133-1598x900.jpg)**The Pitch Nobody Expected to Work** – His next major role puts his career in a different light. As Executive Creative Director for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Beatty was part of the team that walked into a room full of Disney and Lucasfilm executives, not long after the company paid four billion dollars for the franchise, and pitched a land with no visible Star Wars logos, no Luke Skywalker, and no Darth Vader anywhere in it. Instead, the land would be built as its own corner of the galaxy, Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu, populated by original characters and stories rather than a highlight reel of familiar faces. That pitch became the largest single-land expansion built simultaneously at both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and it’s still held up as one of the boldest creative swings Imagineering has taken in the modern era. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MKVILLAINS-1920x1080-1-1200x675.jpg)**Managing Villains Land Since Before It Had a Name** – The throughline that connects Beatty most directly to what we cover on this site is Villains Land, and his involvement goes back further than most coverage has given him credit for. Beatty was the Imagineer who first presented the concept publicly at D23 2022, back when it was known only as “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain,” alongside early looks at Coco and Encanto-themed areas that would flank it. In interviews following that reveal, he spent real effort managing expectations, describing the presentation as his team “dreaming about what could be” rather than a locked commitment, even as Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro described those same conversations publicly as “very real.” Beatty later acknowledged that Imagineering had taken note of how loud the crowd’s applause was for the villains concept specifically, a detail that in hindsight looks like the moment that sealed the project’s direction. Four years later, we finally got the payoff. At [D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/walt-disney-world-d23-2026-announcements/), Villains Land got its official name, story, and a first real look at its two headline attractions. Beatty has now overseen that project from an early tease that fans weren’t even sure would happen, through years of expectation management, to a fully confirmed land under construction. That’s a rare arc for one creative executive to carry start to finish. ![Horizons: A Carousel of Progress: What to Expect at D23 2026's Saturday Showcase](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/D23-Horizons-Showcase-Header-1905x1080-1-1588x900.jpg)**What He’s Overseeing Now** – Beatty’s current portfolio covers essentially everything we’ve reported on out of Walt Disney World this year. That includes [Piston Peak](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/28/frontierland-transformation-update-piston-peak-construction-walls-take-shape/) rising in Frontierland, [Monstropolis](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/monstropolis-d23-2026-every-announcement-glob-theater-harryhausens/) taking shape at Hollywood Studios, and [Tropical Americas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/encanto-casita-construction-animal-kingdom-tropical-americas/) at Animal Kingdom, on top of Villains Land itself. Every Imagineer we’ve quoted from those individual project teams, including the ones featured in the [recent parkitecture episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/28/we-call-it-imagineering-parkitecture-episode/), is ultimately building toward a vision Beatty signs off on. What stands out looking at his career as a whole is how much creative range he’s actually shown. New Fantasyland leaned entirely on nostalgia and beloved characters people already knew by heart. Galaxy’s Edge did the opposite, betting that guests would embrace something built from scratch. Villains Land splits the difference, familiar characters reframed through an entirely new story. Most Imagineers get remembered for one big project. Beatty has quietly stacked three very different ones on top of each other, and now he’s the person deciding how the next several years of Walt Disney World actually come together. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The Pokémon Company announced Pokémon: Wild Card, a new feature-length animated film centered on the Pokémon Trading Card Game, during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco, with a worldwide release set for 2027.** It’s the latest expansion in a year that’s already seen Pokémon branch out well beyond games and cards, following our coverage of the [Disney+ distribution deal bringing Aardman’s stop-motion series to Disney XD](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/28/disney-plus-pokemon-company-distribution-deal/) and the franchise’s [30th anniversary “What’s Your Favorite?” campaign](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/09/pokemon-kicks-off-30th-anniversary-with-massive-whats-your-favorite-campaign/) earlier this year. [![Pokémon Announces New Animated Film Pokémon: Wild Card for 2027, First in Seven Years](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Pokemon-Announces-New-Animated-Film-Pokemon_-Wild-Card-for-2027-First-in-Seven-Years-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Pokemon-Announces-New-Animated-Film-Pokemon_-Wild-Card-for-2027-First-in-Seven-Years.jpg)Wild Card is Pokémon’s first feature-length animated film in seven years, following Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, which released in Japan in 2020 before reaching international audiences on Netflix in 2021. Rather than following a trainer’s journey through gyms and badges, the film centers on an aspiring Pokémon Trading Card Game player working toward becoming a champion, paired with Mimikyu, the Ghost and Fairy-type Pokémon known for disguising itself as Pikachu. The teaser trailer leans into that shift directly, opening on a card table rather than a traditional Pokémon battle, with the film’s lead shown wearing a yellow hoodie modeled after Mimikyu’s own disguise. Katsuhiko Kitada is directing, coming off work on The First Slam Dunk, Naruto: Shippuden, and Attack on Titan. Akemi Hayashi is handling character designs, animation is being produced by CloverWorks, one of Japan’s top animation studios, and STORY inc. is producing. A Japanese theatrical release is confirmed, with other regional release plans still to be announced. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/01-en-1-1-637x900.avif)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/01-en-1-1-scaled.avif)The Pokémon Company tied the announcement directly to this year’s World Championships, with President and CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara drawing a line between the film’s protagonist and the competitors who spent the weekend battling for a title at Chase Center. The timing lines up with Pokémon’s 30th anniversary celebrations, which have leaned heavily on the trading card game all year. Centering a Pokémon movie on the card game instead of a trainer’s journey is a bigger shift than it might look at first. Every prior theatrical Pokémon film, going back to the original in 1998, has followed Ash or another trainer walking the same basic path toward becoming a Pokémon Master. Building a story around the TCG instead lines up with where the franchise’s competitive energy actually lives right now, and it gives Pokémon a way to tell a movie-length story that doesn’t lean on decades of established trainer lore to make sense. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Nervous, Excited, and a bit of fake nonchalance, so forgive us for anything that doesn’t look polished. [Watch the full interview here.](https://youtu.be/HC2DcjGmfbY) Or check it out at the bottom of the article. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Leslie-Iwerks-Interview-Disney-Worldbuilders-1599x900.jpg)Before we get into what she said, it’s worth mentioning how well the day itself was run. The Disney Experiences team had us checked in and ready well ahead of time, with a Worldbuilders backdrop already set up and waiting when we arrived. We’re grateful to them for putting the whole thing together. When it was finally our turn, Leslie made the whole thing feel effortless. She was genuine and clearly having fun with it, and she put us at ease from the first hello. By the end, she was posing for selfies with us, which is now one of our favorite memories from covering this beat. This one mattered to us more than most interviews we get to do, because documentaries are genuinely what we watch. We don’t really do dramas, sitcoms, or reality TV. What pulls us in is learning how something actually happened, the behind-the-scenes reasoning, the why behind a decision. Leslie’s own catalog is full of exactly that, and titles like The Pixar Story and The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story are ones we come back to regularly. We got a preview of what that kind of access could feel like when we were invited to the screening of Disneyland Handcrafted earlier this year, but actually sitting down and asking her questions directly was something else entirely. We sat down with Iwerks ahead of the screening, and the conversation ended up shaping a lot of how we thought about the film once we saw it. Our [full review of Disney Worldbuilders](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/disney-worldbuilders-review-leslie-iwerks/) covers the movie itself in depth, but the interview stands on its own as a look at how Iwerks approached the project before a single frame made it to [**Disney+**](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-5ecdc0bc-1280-41c8-b424-32185d9f682d). ![Disney Worldbuilders](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MV5BMzRmNmMwNzItMjc0ZC00YjE2LTkzN2ItNTYwZDE4N2EzNTY2XkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_FMjpg_UX1000_-675x900.jpg) [Disney Worldbuilders](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-5ecdc0bc-1280-41c8-b424-32185d9f682d) traces a line from a single childhood memory, most often a moment walking through the gates of Disneyland, to a land, attraction, or story its subjects went on to help build or shape at a Disney park. Beyond the personal histories, the film also offers a look at what’s coming next, including glimpses of new lands and experiences still taking shape across Disney’s parks. The documentary features candid conversations with Bob Iger, James Cameron, Jon Favreau, Kevin Feige, Jennifer Lee, Pete Docter, Dave Filoni, Jared Bush, and Josh D’Amaro, spanning Disney Legends, award-winning filmmakers, and current creative leadership across the company. The biggest moment in the interview is her explanation of why she calls Bob Iger the “ultimate worldbuilder” outside of Walt Disney himself. She walks through his instinct for building out Shanghai Disneyland, laying the groundwork for Abu Dhabi, and bringing Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and ESPN into the fold, all before connecting it back to why the film needed him as its emotional anchor. She also opens up about which story affected her the most personally while filming, landing on Jennifer Lee’s segment and the full-circle moment Lee had at World of Frozen with her sister by her side. What comes through watching the full interview that’s harder to capture in text is just how much Iwerks means it when she talks about this project. She lit up talking through the details, and it was clear this wasn’t a rehearsed press stop for her. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Most of the on-property footage was filmed on location at Disneyland, with several subjects given rare early-morning or after-hours access to the park, and it shows. The Bob Iger segment and Jennifer Lee’s story about World of Frozen are the emotional high points. The tradeoff is a 60-minute runtime that ends just as several of these stories are getting good.* ![Review: Disney Worldbuilders Premieres Ahead of August 20 Disney+ Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Review_-Disney-Worldbuilders-Premieres-Ahead-of-August-20-Disney-Release-1600x900.jpg)**An Honor to Be There** – Before we get into the review, it is worth saying plainly that it was an honor to be invited to this one. The El Capitan Theatre was the perfect place to hold an event like this, and meeting Leslie Iwerks in person was a highlight of the night on its own. We have always loved her storytelling, and when we finally met her, we will admit to gushing a little and being pretty nervous. She instantly makes you feel like you are talking to one of your own, a fellow fan who loves the behind-the-scenes side of Disney just as much as we do. She talked like she could have spent hours just talking shop about what is going on. She was warm and friendly the whole time, and her smile is contagious. Disney Worldbuilders premieres in full at [D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) and streams on Disney+ starting [August 20, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/03/disney-worldbuilders-release-date-august-20-disney-plus/). **What Is ‘Disney Worldbuilders’ About?** – The format is simple and it works. Iwerks sits down with a group of Disney Legends and creative leaders, has them tell a story from their childhood, and then connects that memory to a land or attraction they went on to help build at a Disney park. Most of the in-park footage was shot on location at Disneyland, and several of the featured storytellers were given the park to themselves early in the morning or late at night to walk through it. That access is where the film’s best moments come from. Iwerks told us in our interview that the shot of the ducks crossing Main Street, U.S.A. was completely real and not staged in any way, and it is one of several small, unscripted moments that give the film its charm. ![Disney Worldbuilders Release Date Confirmed: Streaming August 20 on Disney+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Disney-Worldbuilders-Release-Date-Confirmed_-Streaming-August-20-on-Disney-1600x900.jpg)### Disney Worldbuilders Review: The moment that stuck with me most is the Bob Iger segment. It comes late in the film, and it works on two levels at once. Iger talks about his own legacy as a builder of Disney’s parks and franchises, and about the people he trusted to take the guest experience further. At the same time, the film does not shy away from the fact that Iger is getting older. He walks with a noticeable gait, and he looks tired, like someone recovering from a hard-earned marathon. That is not a criticism of the film or of him. If anything, it is a sign of respect, letting him own his age on camera rather than editing around it. Ahead of the screening, we asked Iwerks directly about Iger, since she has called him the ultimate worldbuilder outside of Walt Disney himself. We asked whether that description was about his instinct for finding the right people, or whether she saw genuine personal passion from him when the cameras were rolling. She told us: “Well, he was the visionary. He built Shanghai Disneyland, and now he’s sowing the seeds for Abu Dhabi. Bob has had a vision since the day he came in. He’s the one who brought in all these different companies, Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, ESPN, that are now reflected in the parks. The people he hired are the storytellers, and he probably knows the story better than anyone. This film would not exist without everything he’s done, from Toy Story and Pixar all the way through Fox and Pandora. That’s why I wanted to bring all these people together, because they were all under Bob’s leadership.” That framing holds up. The Iger material toward the end of the film plays like a look at the legacy of arguably the most consequential leader The Walt Disney Company has ever had. There are real highlights scattered through the rest of the runtime. Pete Docter walking through Pixar Pier and stopping to play with a child who has no idea who he is makes for one of the film’s quietest, best moments. Jennifer Lee’s segment is another standout. Iwerks happened to be filming with Lee on the same day she visited World of Frozen for the first time, with her sister flying in to join her for it. Lee tells a story about being a daydreamer in school, not defiant, not a difficult kid, just not built for rigid rules and structure, the kind of kid who might get labeled hyperactive when really they just think differently. It is a story that will land for a lot of people who grew up hearing that about themselves. We asked Iwerks if any one story from the film stuck with her personally. She said: “Jen’s story was the most emotional for me, because of her upbringing, and also because Cinderella and Fantasyland were her inspirations during hard times as a kid. Her full circle moment with her sister at World of Frozen is really touching.” And it is. Iwerks’ eye for documentary work has earned its reputation, and this film keeps that streak going. We also asked her what she wanted longtime fans, the annual passholders, the people who visit weekly, the ones who can quote every line of the Haunted Mansion and know every trick in Toy Story Mania, to take away from watching Disney Worldbuilders. She said: “I wanted them to see the perspective from the creators of these brands, the creators of the IPs and the characters. I wanted them to see this from their point of view and feel the intimate side of these people that they feel too. We all walk through the lands as guests every day, but what does it feel like to walk those lands with the creators? I’ll walk it with the Imagineers for The Imagineering Story,” which is available on Disney+ and just had a second season announced during D23 2026, “but walking it with the creators themselves is different, and that was my goal here.” The film accomplishes exactly what she set out to do. That said, this is not a rags-to-riches story, and there is no antagonist. It can be hard to relate to some of these subjects, since most of them are highly educated people who had real advantages and made the most of them, which is not a knock on any of them. Jennifer Lee’s segment is the one exception, and it is the one we connected with instantly. Disney Worldbuilders is worth watching. It is short, shorter than we wanted, and it ends abruptly. Personally, I think this material could have supported a six or seven part series on Disney+, since each person here has more story left to tell and 60 minutes is not enough time to tell it. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260817_201210-507x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260817_1744440-507x900.jpg)**See What Others Are Saying** – Fantasy Land News has been tracking Disney Worldbuilders since it was first [announced ahead of D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/leslie-iwerks-disney-worldbuilders-documentary-d23-2026/), through Disney’s [confirmation of its August 20 Disney+ release date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/03/disney-worldbuilders-release-date-august-20-disney-plus/). Disney Parks Blog also has a [full rundown of who is featured and how to watch](https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-worldbuilders-details-and-more/) if you want the official studio angle alongside our review. For more from Iwerks, our review of her last film, [Disneyland Handcrafted](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/14/happiness-is-future-proof-leslie-iwerks-crafts-a-new-vision-from-lost-archives-in-disneyland-handcrafted/), is a good companion piece, since Disney Worldbuilders plays like a natural next chapter after it. ## Review – ‘A Single Childhood Moment’: Leslie Iwerks Turns Disney’s Own Storytellers Into the Story in ‘Disney Worldbuilders’ *“The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other organization, agency, employer, or company.” – Meaning no one was paid to say this!* > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcLBR5hhOIT/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Review%3A%20Disney%20Worldbuilders%20Premieres%20Ahead%20of%20August%2020%20Disney%2B%20Release&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Review%3A%20Disney%20Worldbuilders%20Premieres%20Ahead%20of%20August%2020%20Disney%2B%20Release "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Walt Disney World’s anniversary lands on October 1, and Wayback WED opens the next morning, turning the weekend into a full arc from the resort’s founding day straight into a celebration of the people who built it. It’s also the same resort where we’ll be attending the [D23 Spotlight Series: 55 Magical Years of Storytelling event on October 4](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/27/d23-events-walt-disney-world-october-2026/), so this corner of Bay Lake is turning into the place to be for anyone who cares about Imagineering history this fall. ![WDWNT's Wayback WED Brings Legendary Imagineers to Disney's Contemporary Resort in October](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WDWNTs-Wayback-WED-Brings-Legendary-Imagineers-to-Disneys-Contemporary-Resort-in-October-1600x900.jpg)Confirmed names so far include Tony Baxter and Bob Weis, two of the most influential creative leaders in Imagineering’s history, alongside what WDWNT is calling the largest-ever gathering of former Imagineers, creatives, and industry veterans assembled in one place. Guests can expect never-before-seen artwork, concept designs, and archival footage tracing how iconic attractions evolved from early sketches to finished rides, along with a look at projects that never made it past the drawing board. This lands about six weeks after D23 2026 wrapped in Anaheim, where Imagineering had arguably its biggest spotlight in years. The Horizons: A Carousel of Progress showcase built its entire format around Imagineers themselves rather than a single host running down a list of reveals, and the [Walt Disney World news that came out of that night](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/walt-disney-world-d23-2026-announcements/) was staggering. We also profiled [Bruce Vaughn, the current head of Imagineering](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/18/bruce-vaughn-imagineering-disney-parks-2026/), ahead of that panel, and more recently broke down the names behind Piston Peak, Monstropolis, and Tropical Americas in our [parkitecture episode coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/28/we-call-it-imagineering-parkitecture-episode/). Put those two things side by side and **Wayback WED** becomes more interesting than a straightforward nostalgia event. The Imagineers running the show right now, the ones we’ve been naming in nearly every construction update this year, are the same people who will eventually be sitting where Tony Baxter and Bob Weis are sitting this October. D23’s Horizons panel was effectively introducing us to the next generation of Wayback WED honorees, years before anyone will be able to call them that. Wayback WED runs two full days of panels and presentations, both from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a catered lunch included. Friday closes with a VIP dessert reception from 8 to 10 p.m., and Saturday closes with a meet and greet and autograph session from 7 to 10 p.m. A VIP Package tier adds reserved seating, early access to the Saturday meet and greet, parking at the Contemporary both days, and exclusive event gifts on top of the full two-day schedule. Confirmed pricing on the standard tiers: the All-Access Bundle runs $350 plus tax, and the 2-Day Panels & Presentations Bundle runs $275 plus tax, neither of which qualifies for the Inner Globe Society discount. Single-day tickets are more accessible at $150 plus tax for either Friday or Saturday’s panels and presentations, and a standalone Autograph Signing Session ticket for Saturday evening only runs $100 plus tax. Those three single-event tickets do qualify for both Inner Globe Society and Cast Member discounts. **The event itself is exclusive to WDWNT’s Inner Globe Society, though membership is free to join through their Patreon. Walt Disney World Cast Members can request a half-price discount code by emailing WDWNT’s customer service directly. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827_1729220-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827_1729220-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Clocktower-Monstropolis-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Clocktower-Monstropolis.jpg)The clock tower is the most visible landmark on site, standing at the same footprint as the old Muppets Courtyard clock tower and now showing a working clock face set into brick. It’s still unthemed for the moment, but there’s a rope or pendulum-style rigging still hanging off the tower, and it looks a lot like the same rig Gonzo used to hang from during the old Muppets stunt show days. The fact that it’s still up rather than removed makes us think something new may be getting attached to that same spot once the land’s theming goes in. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827_173035-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827_173035-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827_173020-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827_173020-scaled.jpg)Around the rest of the site, ornamental rockwork and cornice detailing are going up on a black brick facade section, with arched window openings now framed out and white trim details taking shape. Sections of the building are still wrapped in gold protective fabric, and a wooden barrel-shaped structure is visible near the roofline of one building, likely a decorative rooftop element once its scaffolding comes down. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827_172720-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827_172720-scaled.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827_173312-1599x900.jpg)The new We Call It Imagineering episode adds real substance to what’s rising behind those walls. Imagineers confirmed the land’s main street is called Dark Avenue, leading guests toward the Laugh Factory, the show building that will house the land’s suspended door coaster. Dark Avenue is also home to Harryhausen’s, Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza, the Monsters University Alumni Club, and the Scareporium. Rather than recreating buildings straight out of the films, Imagineers said they’re designing Monstropolis as a real, lived-in city that could have organically grown over time, one that just happens to be built for monsters rather than humans. That means working pillars, horns, and teeth into the architecture itself, and letting the diversity of the monster world influence details as specific as doorway sizes and structural engineering. The team also touched on sensory design beyond the visuals, including sound work like a storm drain that echoes the beat of a nightclub playing somewhere nearby. Imagineer Michael Hundgen said the project is set to “really raise the bar” for Walt Disney World, crediting a passionate team that’s worked through some genuinely difficult challenges to get here. He also previewed the menu at Harryhausen’s, describing a lineup of sushi rolls and tempura dishes named after the monster world the restaurant is themed around, and spoke about how the Welcome to Monstropolis show blends immersive theater and optical illusion techniques with real physical elements, so guests can’t easily tell where the illusion ends and the built environment begins. > I saw the Monsters of Welcome to Monstropolis in person earlier this year. These are physical figures that will interact with the innovative show at Hollywood Studios. > > With the figures, technology, effects, and Randy Newman song, this show has a lot of potential. 🙌 <https://t.co/R1N8ePzYyP> [pic.twitter.com/Ea3PcdWHXq](https://t.co/Ea3PcdWHXq) > > — Drew Smith (@DrewDisneyDude) [August 26, 2026](https://x.com/DrewDisneyDude/status/2092741377155018985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Monstropolis%20Clock%20Tower%20Rises%20at%20Hollywood%20Studios%20as%20Imagineering%20Reveals%20Dark%20Avenue&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Monstropolis%20Clock%20Tower%20Rises%20at%20Hollywood%20Studios%20as%20Imagineering%20Reveals%20Dark%20Avenue "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Now that it’s open, Disney Consumer Products is expanding the activation further with products tied to Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, on top of the returning Marvel and Star Wars showcases that drove strong turnout last year. Retail partners on site include Walmart, Amazon, Costco, and Loblaws’ Joe Fresh, alongside brands like Hasbro, LEGO, Mattel, Jay Franco, and Citizen Watch. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DCP-Fan-Expo-2026-showroom-floor-1600x900.jpg)The Star Wars section leads with full-size costume displays, including a Mandalorian Primalux Adult Costume from Jazwares in full armor and cape, and a Darth Vader display built around the character’s classic silhouette. Shelves nearby mix Hasbro lightsabers and action figures with Funko Pops, Jazwares plush including a Baby Yoda squishmallow-style figure, and Citizen and Owala products carrying the Star Wars branding into watches and drinkware. Marvel’s presence leans hard into Avengers: Doomsday, with a Doctor Doom Primalux costume from Jazwares standing beside official movie branding for the film. LEGO’s Marvel display includes a large buildable Doctor Doom figure alongside its companion minifigure, plus a separate New York streetscape set with Spider-Man, Hulk, and Department of Damage Control minifigures worked into the scene. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Marvel-LEGO-Doctor-Doom-H.E.R.B.I.E.jpg-600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Marvel-LEGO-600x900.jpg)Toy Story 5 is the new addition rounding out the booth, and it gets real retail depth rather than a token display. Apparel from Joe Fresh and Old Navy includes a “Gang’s All Here” tee and western-themed loungewear, while Jay Franco is showing bedding and pillowcases built around Jessie and Bullseye. Mattel’s toy wall covers the film’s core lineup, from a motorized Bullseye figure to a remote-control flying Buzz Lightyear, and Toy Story crosses into unexpected categories too, including a Disney x Pandora charm bracelet and necklace line featuring Woody and Buzz charms. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Disney-Consumer-Products-Booth-Opens-at-FAN-EXPO-Canada-2026-With-Toy-Story-5-Marvel-Star-Wars-Lin-1600x900.jpg)The booth itself is built as a shared ring display, with Star Wars, Toy Story, and Marvel each getting their own lit case around a central Toy Story showcase, flanked by costumed character appearances posing for photos. FAN EXPO Canada wraps tomorrow, Sunday, August 30, with the DCP photo booth running 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you’re in Toronto and haven’t made it to the show floor yet, this is the last chance to see the full lineup in person before it comes down. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Now, we can start seeing these elements being installed. This builds on what we’ve tracked so far on this beat, including our look at [Casita’s construction progress](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/encanto-casita-construction-animal-kingdom-tropical-americas/) and the [full animal lineup reveal for El Carrusel de los Animalitos](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/el-carrusel-de-los-animalitos-every-animal-revealed-for-the-new-carousel-at-animal-kingdom/) at D23 2026. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Tropical-Americas-828-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Tropical-Americas-828-1.jpg)The new entrance archway sits at the very front of the land and stands roughly 25 feet tall once finished. Its rockwork is well underway, built up in layers of cast stone that already carry Animal Kingdom’s naturalistic look, complete with weathering and color variation worked into the surface. A “Tropical Americas” sign is now installed directly into the rock face at the archway, replacing the generic wayfinding signage that’s marked this construction zone for months. This entrance sits near Casita and the new carousel, placing it right at the heart of Pueblo Esperanza. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Tropical-Americas-Archway-Signage-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Tropical-Americas-Archway-Signage.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Tropical-Americas-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Tropical-Americas.jpg)Behind the archway, the mountain range that surrounds Pueblo Esperanza, “The Village of Hope,” is now visible rising above the construction walls, still wrapped in scaffolding and netting as the rockwork continues. Encanto translates to “charm” in Spanish, and that theming is showing up throughout the land, with Casita’s own structure now taking shape near the base of the new mountains. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827_162053-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827_162053-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827_161617-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827_161617-scaled.jpg)Elsewhere on site, structural steel framework is going up for what looks to be one of the land’s rooflines, alongside village-style buildings with gabled roofs already sheathed and wrapped for weatherproofing. It’s still early enough in this phase that a lot of what’s visible is steel and scaffolding rather than finished theming, but the scale of the rockwork already underway gives a clear sense of how detailed this entrance is going to be once the walls come down. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827_161535-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260827_151039-1599x900.jpg)NEW VIDEO: The first-ever Encanto attraction is a masterpiece in the making. Join [Drew the Disney Dude](https://x.com/DrewDisneyDude) for a 21-minute look at Walt Disney Imagineering’s next instant classic. If you want to know more about what Imagineering is doing right now. Drew is on the ground reporting everything at Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s newest land. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Much About Love premieres tonight on Hallmark Channel and will be available tomorrow on Hallmark+. This **[Fall Into Love](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/09/hallmark-announces-fall-into-love-2026-schedule-starting-august-22/)** movie sees Ashley Williams and Niall Matter team up once again in this Shakespearean romcom about Bea, who returns to her theater roots for a Shakespeare festival and runs into an old flame, Benny, rekindling a merry war of wits in this modern retelling of “Much Ado About Nothing.” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Ashley-Williams-and-Niall-Matter-Reunite-for-Much-About-Love-on-Hallmark-Channel-Review-1600x900.jpg)Much About Love is a Shakespeare and romcom fans’ greatest wish. This is a Much Ado About Nothing retelling of The Taming of the Shrew. The attention to detail surrounding the Shakespearean elements was not lost on me, right down to the names Bea and Benny. This is thoughtfully written by Ashley Williams and her husband, Neal Dodson. Ashley had said during the Hallmark Channel’s 25th birthday that she was very excited about this project, as she’s a “Shakespeare nerd.” This reminds me of the Jane Austen movies that Hallmark Channel has put out in the past. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/muchado5.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/muchado3.webp)This is not the first time that Ashley Williams and Niall Matter have starred opposite each other. The last time was in the fan-favorite Never Kiss a Man in an Ugly Christmas Sweater. The chemistry is still there. Sometimes you can tell when the chemistry just doesn’t hit, but this is not the case. They work brilliantly together. ![Ashley Williams and Niall Matter Reunite for Much About Love on Hallmark Channel - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/muchado4.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/muchado1.webp)If you love the classic enemies-to-lovers trope mixed with some literary charm, then Much About Love needs to be on your weekend watchlist. Bea (pronounced Be-ah, short for Beatrice) returns home to help her mom put on the annual Shakespeare festival and direct their telling of Taming of the Shrew. Turns out her old flame, Benny, is starring in the production. True to the original Bard’s work, their reunion sparks a “merry war of wits.” This is filled with banter, definite tension, and a lot of stubbornness. This movie is full of fall vibes, Shakespearean fun, and, of course, love. It swaps out the usual third-act misunderstanding with humility, second chances, and the importance of having friends who want you to believe in yourself. I’m predicting that fans will love this as much as I did. But don’t take my word on it; watch it for yourself. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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The deal was announced today at Pokémon XP alongside the series’ first teaser trailer.** ![Disney+ and Pokémon Company Announce Global Distribution Deal with Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Disney-and-Pokemon-Company-Announce-Global-Distribution-Deal-with-Pokemon-Tales_-The-Misadventures-1600x900.jpg)It’s the latest sign of Pokémon expanding well past games and trading cards this year, following our coverage of the [Pokémon theme park experience heading to Universal Destinations worldwide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/22/confirmed-pokemon-experience-coming-to-universal-studios-locations-worldwide/) and the franchise’s [30th anniversary “What’s Your Favorite?” campaign](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/09/pokemon-kicks-off-30th-anniversary-with-massive-whats-your-favorite-campaign/). “Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu” follows the two title characters through the Galar region as they set out to help and protect other Pokémon, with missions that rarely go according to plan. Aardman, the stop-motion studio behind Wallace & Gromit and Chicken Run, is animating the series, which marks a real departure from the traditional anime style Pokémon fans are used to seeing on screen. The deal also brings the classic series “Pokémon the Series: The Beginning,” following Ash and Pikachu, to the partnership as its first title. That series is already airing on Disney XD and streaming on Disney+ in the U.S. and select international markets. Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family, tied the new deal to Pokémon’s staying power, saying the franchise has “that rare ability to mean something to longtime fans” while still landing with younger audiences. Phil Rynda, Pokémon’s director of original animation, credited Aardman’s craftsmanship for bringing the Galar region to life, adding that [audiences will be delighted getting to know the Sirfetch’d & Pichu](https://youtu.be/Ofl9vf0nXmw) and the rest of the cast. The Pokémon XP panel also introduced the creative team behind the series: director Tom Parkinson, Creative Director of IP Development Nat McKay, and Model Making Creative Lead James Young, all from Aardman. Together they walked through how the team built out Galar’s stop-motion look before debuting the trailer to the crowd. Aardman is the part of this announcement worth paying attention to. Pokémon has had plenty of animated spinoffs over the years, but handing an entire series to a stop-motion studio with this level of craft is a different kind of bet, and one that could open the franchise up to an audience that’s never been especially drawn to its usual anime style. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Here’s what stuck with me.** There has always been something about walking a Walt Disney World park that makes me want to understand how it works. Why do I always enter the Magic Kingdom under the railroad tracks, go around Town Square, and turn the corner onto Main Street at the Confectionery just to watch Cinderella Castle reveal itself? Every single time, it feels like I’m being pulled toward the Castle. Every single time there is an emotional connection! This episode is the first time I’ve heard Imagineering explain that pull out loud. The episode covers a lot of ground. Bruce Vaughn and Audrey Aronoff break down what parkitecture actually means and why the berm around every park exists in the first place. Imagineers walk through the balloon testing behind Piston Peak and Villains Land, and how differently sized lands are being designed to work together rather than sit next to each other. We also get a look at Monstropolis, Tropical Americas, and the tech Imagineers now use to preview a space before it’s built, plus the personal stories behind why these Imagineers do this work. ![We Call It Imagineering Breaks Down Parkitecture in New Episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Park-1600x900.jpg)**What Parkitecture Actually Means** – [Bruce Vaughn, head of Walt Disney Imagineering](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/18/bruce-vaughn-imagineering-disney-parks-2026/ "Bruce Vaughn: The Imagineering Chief Steering Disney’s $60 Billion Parks Expansion"), opens the episode with a line that sets up everything that follows: “**Our parks aren’t just places we visit. They’re places we remember.**” His point is that long before a guest steps onto an attraction, the shapes, scale, color, and materials of a building are already telling a story. The way a building reveals itself as you walk toward it is doing the same thing. Most guests will never consciously notice any of it, but Imagineering is building it so you feel it anyway. That’s parkitecture. **The Berm and the Walk to the Castle** – Audrey Aronoff, a Principal Architect at Walt Disney Imagineering, might have the best line in the whole episode, and it doubles as a summary of what WDI is trying to do for everyone who visits: “**Our whole purpose is to bring joy.**” She starts with the first thing every guest experiences and rarely notices, the berm surrounding the park. It’s technically just a mound of dirt, best known to most guests as the path the railroad runs along, but its job is to block sound and sightlines from the outside world and keep you inside a cocoon once you’re in. Aronoff then explains the exact pull I’ve felt every time I walk down Main Street. It starts at the entrance, with the attraction posters lining the walkway under the railroad station building. The shops and storefronts are lined up to draw your eye forward, all pointing toward one focal point at the end of the street. The Castle isn’t just sitting there. Everything around you on the way there is built to aim you at it. **Testing Piston Peak With a Balloon** – One of the more interesting details in the episode is something I’d never paid attention to before: balloon testing. When the parks are closed to guests, Imagineering flies a large balloon at the exact height a new structure will eventually reach. In this case, that meant testing the peak height for [Piston Peak](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/28/frontierland-transformation-update-piston-peak-construction-walls-take-shape/) in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/We-Call-It-Imagineering-Breaks-Down-Parkitecture-in-New-Episode-1600x900.jpg)What we learned is how massive the new mountain is actually going to be. Imagineers had to lower part of it after the balloon test showed it could be seen from too far away, which broke the sightlines they wanted to protect. New additions like this have to fit into what’s already standing at Magic Kingdom, so the test isn’t just about the new land. It’s about how that new land looks from Big Thunder Mountain, from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and from everywhere in between. We saw the physical model for Piston Peak in person at [D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/walt-disney-world-d23-2026-announcements/), and this corner of Frontierland will be something else once guests can finally walk into it. The episode also gives a glimpse at the balloon test for Villains Land. If the height shown in that footage is really the top of the structure, this land will be bigger than most of us have been picturing. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_090431-1599x900.jpg)**Lands Built to Work Together** – What comes through more than anything else is how Imagineering is planning each land to connect with what’s already there and what’s coming next. Haunted Mansion, Villains Land, and Piston Peak are all being designed to work off each other rather than as separate projects that happen to sit near one another. The episode gives close-up looks at [Tropical Americas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/encanto-casita-construction-animal-kingdom-tropical-americas/), [Monstropolis](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/monstropolis-d23-2026-every-announcement-glob-theater-harryhausens/), and Piston Peak National Park, and the throughline across all three is the same. Nothing is being built in isolation. **The episode covers a lot of ground beyond parkitecture itself**. Jen Serna, Senior Creative Director, and Scott Mallwitz, Executive Creative Director, walk through Monstropolis and how they’re translating a world built for monsters into something scaled for human guests, from oversized bolts and buildings down to how Harryhausen’s will actually look when you walk up to it. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/wecallitimagineering_episode9_002-1600x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/wecallitimagineering_episode9_002.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/wecallitimagineering_episode9_003-1600x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/wecallitimagineering_episode9_003.png)At Tropical Americas, the standout detail is a set of test structures Imagineering has had sitting backstage for over a year, just to see how well the paint and building materials hold up against Florida sun, heat, and rain before any of it goes on the real building. The team behind Tropical Americas took research trips to the parts of Central and South America the land is drawing from, studying real buildings, real wear patterns, and the way materials age in a tropical climate before ever sketching Pueblo Esperanza. Recreating that look with any accuracy takes real attention to detail, matching stucco textures, weathered paint, and roof lines that read as authentic rather than new. The hard part is making all of that hold up for decades in Florida’s own heat and humidity, which is exactly why those backstage test walls have been sitting out in the weather for over a year before a single piece goes on the actual buildings. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/wecallitimagineering_episode9_004-1600x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/wecallitimagineering_episode9_004.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/wecallitimagineering_episode9_005-1600x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/wecallitimagineering_episode9_005.png)[Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/27/disney-lakeshore-lodge-guest-rooms-opening-date/) got its opening date confirmed yesterday, and this episode adds another layer, showing off the augmented and mixed reality tools Imagineers now use to preview how a finished space will actually look. They’re no longer limited to a desk or a dedicated review room. They can pull this tech up on-site while construction is still underway. Alex Grayman, Creative Director at Walt Disney Imagineering, walks through what it took to transform the new Animation Courtyard at Hollywood Studios, layering in small details and character moments alongside the parkitecture itself to tell one connected story rather than a series of separate rooms. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/wecallitimagineering_episode9_006-1600x900.png)There’s also new detail on Casita, the new Encanto attraction. Guests will get as close as 40 feet to the building, and the episode explains how Imagineering plays with scale and forced perspective to make that distance feel bigger. *“Forced perspective is the trick of shrinking a building’s upper sections as they go up, so the brick sizes, window sizes, and architectural details all get smaller the higher you look, tricking your eye into reading the structure as taller and farther away than it actually is.”* **The People Behind the Blueprints** – Past the construction details, what stayed with me most was hearing why each of these Imagineers wanted this job in the first place. Chelsea Whikehart, a Senior Producer at Walt Disney Imagineering, talks about growing up watching History Channel and National Geographic documentaries in the late ’90s and early 2000s about how Disney’s Animal Kingdom came together, and listening to Joe Rohde talk about building Expedition Everest. That’s what put her on this path. I felt that one personally. Those same documentaries are a big part of why I care this much about how WDI works in the first place. Girl, we hear you. Imagineers may be the people building worlds real enough to walk into, but every one of them has a reason for being there. Hearing those reasons matters to me. It’s proof these are people who care about what a guest is actually going to see and hear, not just people clocking in on a career path. And however far the conversation goes, it keeps landing back in the same place: Walt Disney’s original vision for what these parks could be. **What This Means Going Forward** – What I walked away with is a better sense of where Disney is actually headed. It isn’t new gates. It’s using the land they already have and building lands that fit into a world that’s existed for decades, giving guests new places to visit inside a park they already know while still finding something new every time. **What I Want Next** – Now that we have the parkitecture episode, I need a full episode on the audio. What speakers are being used, how the music gets time-delayed between lands, how each area gets its own soundtrack without a guest ever noticing the handoff. It’s always just there in the background, always playing, and somehow it never feels like it’s changing. Give me a ride on “it’s a small world” while someone from WDI explains exactly how that audio design works, and I’ll be first in line. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Fantasy Land News --- ### [Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Reveals Guest Rooms, Confirms July 1, 2027 Opening Date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/28/disney-lakeshore-lodge-guest-rooms-opening-date/) **Published:** August 28, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney has revealed the guest room lineup for Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge and confirmed the resort opens July 1, 2027, on the south shores of Bay Lake at Walt Disney World. Reservations open in phases starting October 6, ahead of the resort’s debut next summer.** ![Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Reveals Guest Rooms, Confirms July 1, 2027 Opening Date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Lakeshore-Lodge_-We-Got-an-Insider-Preview-on-Bay-Lake-With-Walt-Disney-Imagineering-1600x854.jpg)Disney Lakeshore Lodge: We Got an Insider Preview on Bay Lake With Walt Disney ImagineeringThe reveal builds on what we saw during our [insider preview with Walt Disney Imagineering](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/01/disney-lakeshore-lodge-we-got-an-insider-preview-on-bay-lake-with-walt-disney-imagineering/) back in May, and follows the recent [installation of the otter figures at Otter Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/26/lakeshore-lodge-otter-springs-addy-bonnie-otters-installed/). For the full history of the project, our [Disney Lakeshore Lodge hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/disney-lakeshore-lodge-walt-disney-world-2027/) tracks every update as it comes in. ![Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Reveals Guest Rooms, Confirms July 1, 2027 Opening Date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DVC-Lakeshore-Lodge-Guest-Rooms-1-1871x1080-1.png)Across 967 rooms, Disney is leaning on a different animated film for each accommodation type, each with its own color palette and design details pulled from the studio’s archives. Duo studios sleep two and draw from Encanto, with a colorful, cozy layout aimed at couples. Deluxe studios and one- and two-bedroom villas pull from Bambi instead, with earth tones, forest motifs, and archival concept art, sleeping up to four in the studios and up to five or nine in the villas depending on size. Three-bedroom grand villas take their inspiration from Fantasia, sleep up to 12 guests, and are aimed at multigenerational family groups with multiple bathrooms and a full kitchen. Resort studios and resort studio king rooms lean on Pocahontas, sleeping four and two respectively. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DVC-Lakeshore-Lodge-Guest-Rooms-4-1600x899.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DVC-Lakeshore-Lodge-Guest-Rooms-11-1600x898.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DVC-Lakeshore-Lodge-Guest-Rooms-10-1600x896.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DVC-Lakeshore-Lodge-Guest-Rooms-9-1777x1080-1-1481x900.png)The new format is the Lake House, a one- or two-bedroom freestanding retreat directly on Bay Lake’s shoreline with A-frame architecture and floor-to-ceiling windows. These sleep five or eight guests, include a full kitchen and a washer and dryer, and draw their theming from Brother Bear, right down to a Northern Lights-inspired lighting feature in the primary bedroom. Walt Disney World hasn’t had a waterfront accommodation format quite like this before, and it’s the piece of this reveal most worth watching. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DVC-Lakeshore-Lodge-Guest-Rooms-14-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DVC-Lakeshore-Lodge-Guest-Rooms-13-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DVC-Lakeshore-Lodge-Guest-Rooms-3-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DVC-Lakeshore-Lodge-Guest-Rooms-2-1918x1080-1-1598x900.png)Guests staying in select club level rooms get access to The Artist’s Nest, a concierge lounge positioned above the treetops with Magic Kingdom fireworks views included. At the top of the lineup is the Hidden Willow Presidential Suite, sleeping up to six with two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, and the same Artist’s Nest access, with Bay Lake views by day and fireworks views by night. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DVC-Lakeshore-Lodge-Guest-Rooms-19-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DVC-Lakeshore-Lodge-Guest-Rooms-6-1600x898.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DVC-Lakeshore-Lodge-Guest-Rooms-7-1600x898.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DVC-Lakeshore-Lodge-Guest-Rooms-14-1-1600x900.png)Reservations open in three phases. Disney Vacation Club members can book starting October 6 by calling Member Services. Walt Disney World Annual Passholders follow on October 7. Everyone else can book starting October 8, either online or by phone. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Tickets for all three go on sale Friday, August 28.** It’s the kind of Orlando programming push D23 has leaned on in years without the biennial main event, following the same pattern we saw with [Destination D23’s Day 1](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/30/live-updates-from-destination-d23-day-1-at-walt-disney-world/) and [Day 2 coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/31/live-updates-from-destination-d23-day-2-at-walt-disney-world/) last August, and it comes fresh off the news out of the [Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/walt-disney-world-d23-2026-announcements/) at this year’s main event in Anaheim, including the Carousel of Progress refurbishment that gets its own deep dive at one of these three events. ![D23 Announces Three Walt Disney World Events for October](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/D23-Announces-Three-Walt-Disney-World-Events-for-October-1600x900.jpg)### D23 Lunch with Disney Legend Joe Rohde (October 2) Held at California Grill inside Disney’s Contemporary Resort, this event pairs a buffet lunch overlooking Seven Seas Lagoon with a 45-minute moderated conversation with Disney Legend Joe Rohde, the Imagineer behind Animal Kingdom, Aulani, and other landmark Disney destinations. Every attendee takes home a signed copy of Rohde’s new book, *Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible*. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CR6203_LWAL_JoeRhode_Iris_1920x1080_V01-1600x900.jpg)Gold Member tickets are $159 plus a $3 processing fee and go on sale at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET. General Member tickets are $199 plus the processing fee and go on sale at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET. [Get tickets here.](https://tickets.d23.com/event/d23-lunch-with-disney-legend-joe-rohde) ### Beauty and the Beast 35th Anniversary Screening with Disney Legend Mark Henn (October 3) This one takes over AMC DINE-IN Disney Springs 24 for a big-screen anniversary screening of the 1991 animated classic, preceded by a moderated discussion with Disney Legend Mark Henn, the supervising animator behind Belle. Every ticket includes the screening, a limited-release 35th anniversary pin, an event credential, and a popcorn and fountain drink voucher. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CR5619_BeautyandtheBeast35_Iris1920x1080-1-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CR5619_BeautyandtheBeast35_PinImage_v2_Horizontal-1920x1080-1-2048x1152-1-1600x900.png)Gold Member tickets are $49 plus a $3 processing fee, and General Member tickets are $59 plus the fee. Both go on sale at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. [Get tickets here.](https://tickets.d23.com/event/asdfkf324j-hara-orlando-flpxsipon) ### D23 Spotlight Series: 55 Magical Years of Storytelling (October 4) The weekend closes out at Disney’s Contemporary Resort with a Walt Disney Archives panel built around the 55th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Joe Rohde opens the program with a session on storytelling, followed by archivists and Imagineers walking through the history of Carousel of Progress, including new finds from its ongoing refurbishment. Every attendee gets a limited-release Walt Disney World Resort pin. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Iris_1920x1080-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CR5945_D23_MS_WDW_DigitalPinAsset-1536x864-1.png)VIP ticket holders get considerably more. After the panel, VIP guests head to a dessert reception at the West Rotunda with two character meet-and-greet opportunities, a Disney Springs coupon package, and fireworks viewing from the Contemporary Resort to close out the night. Panel-only tickets are $59 plus a $3 processing fee. VIP tickets are $159 plus the fee. Both go on sale at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. [Get panel-only tickets here.](https://tickets.d23.com/event/d23-spotlight-series-55-magical-ydafdafkn5z5in) [Get VIP tickets here.](https://tickets.d23.com/event/d23-spotlight-series-55-magical-ydafdafa86nuym) We’re going VIP for this one ourselves. Hearing Joe Rohde and the Archives team talk through Carousel of Progress history is reason enough, but adding fireworks viewing and two character meet-and-greets to a dessert reception at the Contemporary is what pushes this from a panel we’d attend into an event worth planning a night around. Tickets for all three events go live Friday, August 28, through the links above. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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That gap is filled in now. [![Wildwood Popcorn Buckets Land at Swan Drive-In Ahead of the October 23 Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Wildwood-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Wildwood-Popcorn-Bucket.jpg) - **Septima Molded Popcorn Bucket, $34.95** — A wooden-pail-style bucket with **Septima** climbing the side, one hand gripping the rim and the other reaching down the front. Septima is the rat who becomes Curtis Mehlberg’s loyal sidekick in the books, usually seen riding on his shoulder, and this design gives him the same scene-stealing spot on the bucket itself. - **Grippr™ Tumbler, $24.95** — A bird-shaped tumbler carved with a hooked beak, feather detailing down the cup, and a tall straw, modeled after The General, a fierce warrior and leader of the skies voiced by Honorary Academy Award® recipient Angela Bassett. Wildwood is LAIKA’s stop-motion adaptation of the Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis book series, directed by Travis Knight and distributed domestically by Fathom Entertainment. It is a handcrafted epic fantasy following a girl’s desperate quest to save her baby brother, which turns into a high-stakes adventure through a forbidden forest full of enchanted creatures, unlikely allies, and formidable adversaries, with an entire hidden realm hanging in the balance. Wildwood opens in theaters everywhere on October 23, 2026. Both pieces ship before October 16 for free, or standard shipping applies after that date, and the film event they are tied to begins October 23. Orders are open now through [Swan’s movie merch shop](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/). We treat Swan Drive-In carrying an item as an early signal that the major chains will carry the same or a related piece closer to release, so do not be surprised if AMC, Regal, or Cinemark reveal their own Wildwood collectibles in the coming weeks. For the full breakdown of every chain’s popcorn buckets this year, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Wildwood Popcorn Buckets --- ### [Where to Find Remy in 2026: Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt Locations Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/27/remys-ratatouille-hide-squeak-scavenger-hunt-2026/) **Published:** August 27, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Remy’s Hide & Squeak 2026 Guide: All Locations and Spoilers for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. Struggling to find Remy? Our complete 2026 guide provides every location and spoiler for the Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt at EPCOT’s 30th Anniversary Food & Wine Festival, with photos. Updates for 2026 include the reward is a Mystery Prize Table Top Game. Get your map ready, because Remy has returned to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival for another round of his famous Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt. We spent opening day walking every inch of World Celebration and World Showcase to bring you the definitive guide, complete with photos, to help you find every one of Remy’s hiding spots. ![Where to Find Remy in 2026: Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt Locations Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Where-to-Find-Remy-in-2026_-Hide-Squeak-Scavenger-Hunt-Locations-Revealed-1599x900.jpg)**“Help Remy as he ventures around EPCOT to collect the ingredients for his signature dish, Ratatouille. As you find Remy with each ingredient throughout the Festival, place the corresponding sticker on the map to represent that location.”** ### How to Play Remy’s Hide & Squeak Ready to join the hunt? Here’s how to get started: - **Purchase Your Map:** Maps are available for purchase for $11.99 at select locations throughout EPCOT, including Creations Shop, World Traveler at International Gateway, and select festival kiosks. - **Hunt for Remy:** Follow along as Remy “hides” with different ingredients throughout World Showcase and World Celebration. As you find each one, place the corresponding sticker on your map. - **Claim Your Prize:** Once you’ve found all of Remy’s hiding spots, return your completed map to a designated prize redemption location. 1 of 4 Table Top Game Mystery Packs. Figment, Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, or World Showcase. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Alert: The Ultimate Guide to Remy’s Hiding Spots Ahead! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059548-507x900-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059536-1599x900.jpg)Ready to find every Remy? What follows is a complete, step-by-step spoiler guide to the scavenger hunt. If you want to try and find him on your own, now is the time to turn back. We’ll reveal the location and corresponding sticker for every one of Remy’s hiding places, starting in World Celebration and moving counterclockwise through World Showcase. **Where is Remy? Where to Find Remy Hide and Squeak 2026 at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival**. We started at Communicore Hall in World Celebration and worked our way to World Showcase, heading counterclockwise starting in Canada. - **Bramblewood Bites (Herbs)** - **Canada (Olive Oil)** - **France (Working on this now)** - **Brazil (Peppers)** - **Tangierine Café (Pepper Shaker)** - **Japan (Garlic)** - **The American Adventure (Carrots)** - **Italy (Tomatoes)** - **Germany (Bread)** - **Refreshment Outpost (Zucchini)** - **China (Vinegar)** - **Mexico (Salt Shaker)** - **Australia (Squash)** - **Flavors of Fire (Onion)** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059550-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059555-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059562-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059565-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059567-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059573-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059575-1599x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059577-1599x900.jpg)### More to Explore at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival While Remy’s Hide & Squeak is a highlight, the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival offers a full day of fun. Don’t miss these other festival favorites: - **[Everything New at the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/everything-new-at-the-2026-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/):** Every new dish, drink, and 30th anniversary extra, marketplace by marketplace. - **[Eat to the Beat Concert Series](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/17/eat-to-the-beat-2026-concert-lineup/ "Eat to the Beat 2026 Lineup: Full EPCOT Concert Schedule Announced"):** Live music every night at America Gardens Theatre. - **Cheers to Cheese:** CommuniCore Hall’s interactive cheese exhibit runs September 18 through November 8. - **Global Marketplaces:** The heart of the festival, offering food and drink from more than 30 international kiosks. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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While we are not allowed to purchase anything prior to opening, we have our eyes on a few things. EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs from August 27 to November 21, 2026. Check out more information, including the [Eat to the Beat Concert Lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/17/eat-to-the-beat-2026-concert-lineup/ "Eat to the Beat 2026 Lineup: Full EPCOT Concert Schedule Announced"), or go on a Scavenger Hunt with Remy! ![First Look at 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/First-Look-at-2026-EPCOT-Food-Wine-Festival-Merchandise-1600x900.jpg)Festival merchandise is available at Creations Shop and select Global Marketplace kiosks throughout EPCOT for the length of the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, running August 27 through November 21. ### Spirit Jerseys and Apparel [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059491-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059491-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059493-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059493-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059495-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059495-scaled.jpg)[![Blue sleeveless shirts with Minnie Mouse and cake graphic hanging on a clothing rack in a store display.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059497-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059497-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059499-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059499-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059514-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059514-scaled.jpg)### Pins and Passholder Exclusives [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059498-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059498-scaled.jpg)### Loungefly and Accessories [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059489-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059489-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059507-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059507-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059512-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059512-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059513-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059513-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059506-1599x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059506-scaled.jpg)**Disney Gift Card wristlets featuring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck are available at merchandise locations for a minimum $15 activation** [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059482-675x900-1.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059482-scaled-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DGCS_2026_EPCOT_F-and-W_Web_40x17_RoastedRedPepper-16x9-1.webp) Share The News - 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Fourteen shots are scattered across World Celebration and World Showcase, from a giant floating empanada in Mexico to Chef Figment popping up in five different spots around the park. Grab a PhotoPass photographer at any of the locations below and ask them to add the Magic Shot for you. Disney PhotoPass and the Magic Shots are one of our favorite parts of the festival every year. It’s become a running tradition for us to hunt down as many as we can each visit, and half the fun is not knowing exactly which shot a photographer is about to pull up until it appears on screen. If you only do one thing beyond eating your way around World Showcase this year, make it this. ![Disney PhotoPass Adds 14 Magic Shots for EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Disney-PhotoPass-Adds-14-Magic-Shots-for-EPCOT-Food-Wine-Festival-2026-1600x900.jpg)### Where to Find Every Magic Shot All Magic Shots below are available August 27 through November 21, 2026, for the length of the festival. 1. **Waiter Mickey Mouse** – Available in the China, France, Japan, Mexico, and Italy pavilions. 2. **Giant Empanada** – Available in the Mexico pavilion. 3. **Bunsen & Beaker** – Available by the water near Journey Into Imagination With Figment. 4. **Leaning Tower of Cheeza** – Available in the Italy pavilion, and near the entrance to World Showcase between Port of Entry and Disney Traders. 5. **Chef Figment** – Available in five locations: by the water near Journey Into Imagination With Figment, at the main entrance of the park, by the Disney Vacation Club kiosk heading from World Celebration into World Showcase, in the center of World Celebration just before the large planter heading toward World Showcase, and near the entrance to World Showcase between Port of Entry and Disney Traders. 6. **Swedish Chef** – Available near the central planter in World Celebration. 7. **Food & Wine Cheese Board** – Available in the Morocco pavilion. 8. **Elemental** – Available behind Spaceship Earth on the pathway to CommuniCore Hall. 9. **Festival Balloons** – Available near the central planter in World Celebration, and by the Disney Vacation Club kiosk heading from World Celebration into World Showcase. 10. **Ratatouille Cheese Board** – Available on the bridge between the United Kingdom and France pavilions. 11. **China Dish Prop** – Available in the China pavilion. 12. **Figment Passport** – Available near the entrance to World Showcase between Port of Entry and Disney Traders. 13. **Frying Pan** – Available behind Spaceship Earth on the pathway to CommuniCore Hall, and by the Disney Vacation Club kiosk heading from World Celebration into World Showcase. 14. **Japan Dish Prop** – Available in the Japan pavilion. ## Don’t Miss a Single Magic Shot at This Year’s EPCOT Food & Wine Festival [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/784616830_1739645437271992_8191053518647754884_n-600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/784616830_1739645437271992_8191053518647754884_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/780212398_1659121438967576_1597348299191639794_n-600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/780212398_1659121438967576_1597348299191639794_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/788074152_28156160740662346_23182138372644405_n-611x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/788074152_28156160740662346_23182138372644405_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/787167928_1073231585086600_7393468808903251143_n-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/787167928_1073231585086600_7393468808903251143_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/784718338_1787992062225495_3215894068780237127_n-1-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/784718338_1787992062225495_3215894068780237127_n-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/783589360_2022031271850757_5179931516881535170_n-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/783589360_2022031271850757_5179931516881535170_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/786303475_2246352559483827_2481487071065470165_n-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/786303475_2246352559483827_2481487071065470165_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/785782465_4471518686498997_316833499897873490_n-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/785782465_4471518686498997_316833499897873490_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/788385045_1450995160225877_611305858184195191_n-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/788385045_1450995160225877_611305858184195191_n.jpg) > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcg3wvKlK62/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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A pre-save link for the song is up in her Instagram bio now, which you can see at the end of this article. ![Emily Ricks Joins Inanimate Insanity as Éclair, Debuting New Song "Can't Catch Me" September 4](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Emily-Ricks-Music-Inanimate-Insanity-1600x900.jpg)This is also Disney news in its own right. Ricks has voiced Bonnie since Toy Story 3 and reprised the role for [Toy Story 5](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/19/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-tumblers-theaters/) this summer, and she’s built a music career alongside her voice work, including songs like “Call It Falling.” Éclair marks her first announced role outside the Toy Story franchise, and giving her a full original song for the character is a bigger showcase than most guest casting news gets in this fandom. We have to say it plainly: we love this show, and we have been watching it for years. We’ve covered Inanimate Insanity’s [15th anniversary Regal screening](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/28/inanimate-insanity-celebrates-15-years-with-special-anniversary-screening-at-regal-cinemas/) and every stop of the [BFDI x II Tour](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/11/bfdi-x-ii-tour-2026-all-8-cities-including-new-atlanta-las-vegas-and-london-stops/), including seeing it live ourselves in Lauderhill, Florida. A cast announcement with this kind of crossover appeal, a working Pixar voice actor bringing an original song into the object show world, is exactly the kind of story we started this site to cover. We’ll have more once Éclair’s episode and “Can’t Catch Me” are both out on September 4. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Both draw from a specific lyric in Pocahontas’s “Colors of the Wind,” the line where Pocahontas counts the heron and the otter among the animals she considers her friends. When Imagineering walked us through the resort’s inspiration in May, they pointed to Pocahontas as one of the nature-focused Disney films shaping the design, alongside Bambi and Brother Bear. Seeing that connection show up directly in the names of these two play areas confirms it was more than a mood board reference. The otter installed during filming is named Addy. She lies on her back, holds a giant carved scallop in her paws, and sits next to a blue water slide guests will use to splash down into Otter Springs. A second otter named Bonnie is planned for the space as well, though she had not gone in yet at the time of filming. Despite the deeply grained, hand-carved wood look, Addy is not made of wood at all. Associate Show Set Designer Daniel Trent walked the cameras through the material on site: fiberglass-reinforced plastic panels, or FRP, shaped and painted to read as timber from a few feet away. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-26-095659.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-26-095835.png)Lakeshore Lodge sits under Chris Beatty, Portfolio Executive Creative Director for Walt Disney Imagineering, who has led the resort’s reveals throughout the year, including the Lake Houses concept art shown at D23. Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo, the architecture firm behind the original Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, is the lead designer on the building itself. Imagineer Dean Huspen has also spoken publicly about the resort’s construction progress earlier this year. Daniel Trent’s work on Addy is a good example of how many hands, from architects to show set designers, are shaping this resort at once. **Our take:** We called this one in May without fully realizing it. When Imagineering told us Pocahontas was part of the creative foundation for Lakeshore Lodge, we assumed that meant a color palette or a general mood, not a play area named directly after a lyric from the film. That is the kind of specific, considered reference we said we would be watching for. This is the same Pardon Our Pixie Dust episode that gave us [our first look at the Atrium Courtyard entrance to The Magic of Disney Animation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/26/atrium-courtyard-magic-of-disney-animation-open-house-photo-op/) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Resorts, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Walt Disney Imagineering Installs Giant Otter Figures at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge --- ### [Upper Deck and Hasbro Team Up for Transformers, Power Rangers, and G.I. Joe Trading Cards](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/26/upper-deck-hasbro-licensing-agreement-transformers-trading-cards/) **Published:** August 26, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in entertainment and sports collectibles, is expanding its license portfolio with a new deal with Hasbro, and the debut product is a Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Special Edition trading card set.** Through the agreement, Upper Deck will bring characters and moments from Transformers, Power Rangers, G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K., Jem and the Holograms, and other Hasbro properties to trading cards and games. Hasbro has ranked in License Global’s Top 10 Global Licensors for 11 consecutive years running. [![Upper Deck and Hasbro Team Up for Transformers, Power Rangers, and G.I. Joe Trading Cards](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Upper-Deck-and-Hasbro-Team-Up-for-Transformers-Power-Rangers-and-G.I.-Joe-Trading-Cards-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Upper-Deck-and-Hasbro-Team-Up-for-Transformers-Power-Rangers-and-G.I.-Joe-Trading-Cards.jpg)“Hasbro is one of the most recognizable brands in the world and has shaped generations of fans and pop culture storytelling,” said **Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck**. “Our goal with this collaboration is to create trading card experiences that honor the franchise legacies while giving fans new ways to engage with the titles they love.” **Transformers 40th Anniversary Special Edition, Exclusively at Target** – The debut release lines up with two Transformers milestones already on FLN’s radar this year, the [40th Anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/transformers-movie-40th-anniversary-popcorn-tin-amc/) and the nationally celebrated “Transformers Day” on September 17. The Transformers 40th Anniversary Special Edition trading card set arrives in September exclusively at Target, built around cinematic poster-inspired card art. Every box includes the complete base set along with a “Stellar System” insert series that puts fan-favorite characters against a galaxy backdrop, plus a range of parallels and autographed cards from Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime since the original film. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fleer-Optimus-Prime-643x900.png) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fleer-Blaster-643x900.png) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fleer-Bumblebee-643x900.png) **A Second Set Coming to Upper Deck’s Fleer Brand** – Later this year, a second Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary set arrives under Upper Deck’s Fleer brand. The 100-card base set spans memorable characters and scenes from the film across Fleer-inspired base and parallel designs. Inserts include “From Screen to Page,” pulling artwork from the 20th anniversary IDW comic series, “More Than Meets the Eye” flip lenticular cards showing characters in both robot and vehicle mode, and “Instruments of Destruction” 3D lenticular cards spotlighting the Decepticons and other film villains. The Fleer set also includes its own run of autograph cards from select voice actors. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fleer-Megatron.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fleer-Megatron.png) **More Hasbro Franchises Are Already on the Way** – “Choosing to collaborate with Upper Deck opens the door to premium trading cards that commemorate the properties fans have loved for generations,” said **Marianne James, Senior Vice President, Global Licensing at Hasbro**. “Transformers, Power Rangers, and G.I. Joe continue to inspire passionate communities around the world.” The Transformers 40th Anniversary lineup is only the start. [Upper Deck](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/07/upper-deck-expands-entertainment-portfolio-with-landmark-harry-potter-licensing-agreement/ "Upper Deck Expands Entertainment Portfolio with Landmark Harry Potter™ Licensing Agreement") has confirmed future collections built around Power Rangers, G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K., and Jem and the Holograms, continuing the same pattern FLN has tracked with Upper Deck’s other recent licensing pushes, including its Harry Potter and DC Comics agreements. **About Upper Deck:** **[Upper Deck](https://upperdeck.com/)** is a global entertainment company creating trading cards, memorabilia, and collectibles. For more than 35 years, the company has held licenses with some of the world’s most prestigious athletes and entertainment properties. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Gaming **Tags:** and G.I. Joe Trading Cards, Power Rangers, Upper Deck and Hasbro Team Up for Transformers --- ### [Walt Disney Imagineering Reveals the Atrium Courtyard Entrance to The Magic of Disney Animation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/26/atrium-courtyard-magic-of-disney-animation-open-house-photo-op/) **Published:** August 26, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Walt Disney Imagineering has revealed the name of the space guests will pass through on their way into The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and it comes with an Open House photo op pulled straight from Once Upon a Studio.** The reveal came in the newest episode of Imagineering’s YouTube series Pardon Our Pixie Dust, and it fills in one of the last pieces of the puzzle before the [September 14 opening we confirmed back in July](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/magic-of-disney-animation-opens-september-14-hollywood-studios/). ![Walt Disney Imagineering Reveals the Atrium Courtyard Entrance to The Magic of Disney Animation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Walt-Disney-Imagineering-Reveals-the-Atrium-Courtyard-Entrance-to-The-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-1600x900.jpg)The space is now officially called the Atrium Courtyard, and it sits right beneath the Walt Disney Animation Studios lettering and the Sorcerer Hat that already tops the building. Rather than a straight walk-in, Imagineering has built it as a gathering spot where families can pause, take in the “Walt Disney Animation Studios” signage, and get a photo before heading in to explore Drawn to Wonderland, Off the Page!, Olaf Draws!, and the Once Upon a Studio Theater. It plays the same role the outdoor Walt Disney Studios courtyard has played since May, giving guests a reason to slow down before the doors even open The centerpiece of the Atrium Courtyard is a banner reading “Open House,” and Imagineering staged it as though the characters had just finished hanging it themselves. Mickey Mouse stands closest to the building with paint splattered on his gloves. Next to him, the Mad Hatter holds a paintbrush in his green coat and pointed hat, with Flounder from The Little Mermaid perched right on top of that hat like he climbed up to get a better view. On the other end of the banner, Moana holds her wayfinding oar with a paint can hooked over the blade, and Minnie Mouse stands nearby watching the whole scene come together. Above the “S” in “House,” a Lost Boy character climbs the fabric and adds a gold flourish with his brush. That figure is a callback to Robin Williams’ Lost Boy from Back to Neverland, the pre-show film that ran as part of the original Magic of Disney Animation until it closed in 2015. At least one other outlet’s coverage of the reveal also lists Tinker Bell as part of the lineup, though the characters clearly visible in our own photos from the courtyard are the six described above. Pardon Our Pixie Dust is hosted by Michael Hundgen, Walt Disney World’s portfolio executive creative producer, and it is Imagineering’s regular behind-the-walls look at projects currently under construction. In this episode, senior producer Jackie Herrera walks through what has changed in the courtyard before pulling back the curtain on the new entrance sign herself. As we reported in July, senior creative director Danny Handke continues to lead the overall Imagineering effort on The Magic of Disney Animation, with Herrera’s team handling the day-to-day work of bringing pieces like the Atrium Courtyard sign to life. The same episode also checked in on the new otter splash pad figures at [Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/disney-lakeshore-lodge-walt-disney-world-2027/ "Disney Lakeshore Lodge: Every Update on Walt Disney World’s Newest Resort") and a new walkway connecting Avengers Campus and Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, and the full video is worth a watch for anyone tracking Imagineering’s current slate. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-26-064757.png)Mickey and Minnie on a sign are expected. Putting the Lost Boy from Back to Neverland front and center, gold paint flourish and all, is not. That character has not had a presence at Walt Disney World since the original Magic of Disney Animation closed in 2015, so choosing him over an easier, more recognizable face says something about how closely Imagineering is reading Once Upon a Studio’s own spirit of pulling deep-cut characters out of the archive. We will take a callback like that over another obvious lineup of the usual suspects any day, and it is the detail we will be looking for more of once the doors open on September 14. FLN has been tracking this project since Disney first announced it, including [our look at the Olaf Draws! concept back in February](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/learn-to-draw-with-olaf-a-new-era-for-the-animation-academy-at-walt-disney-world/), [every character hidden in the outdoor courtyard’s map guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/magic-of-disney-animation-courtyard-open-character-guide/) when that space opened in May, and [our full breakdown of the interior experiences](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/magic-of-disney-animation-opens-september-14-hollywood-studios/) once Disney confirmed the September 14 opening date. The Atrium Courtyard reveal is the last major piece before all of it opens to guests. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This is a blow to the music industry as well as the theme park industry. As well as a blow to the world! She was something special, an aspiration! In the video, Seaver described the announcement as something Parton had asked him to deliver years in advance, and said she wanted to be remembered resting comfortably after a life spent in rhinestones. Tributes followed quickly across social media. Actor Leslie Mann wrote that Parton “made the world a better place,” and Jamie Lee Curtis thanked her simply “for all of it.” According to a statement from Parton’s team, her immediate family plans a small private service, and in lieu of flowers they are asking fans to donate to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the childhood literacy program she founded in 1995. ![Dolly Parton "Aunt Dolly" Passed Away at Age 80](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Dolly-Parton-_Aunt-Dolly_-Passed-Away-at-Age-80-1600x900.jpg)Dolly Parton has crossed paths with Disney more times than most casual fans realize, and her most beloved connection is easily her run as “Aunt Dolly” on *Hannah Montana*. Parton first appeared in the Season 1 episode “Good Golly, Miss Dolly” in 2006, playing the godmother of Miley Stewart, a role that doubled as real life since Parton is Miley Cyrus’s actual godmother. She returned for “I Will Always Loathe You” in Season 2 and closed out her run in the Season 4 episode “Kiss It All Goodbye” in 2010, giving fans four years of Aunt Dolly cameos across the Disney Channel series. Parton’s Disney ties go back further than Hannah Montana, though. Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy appeared on her ABC variety show *Dolly* in 1987, with Kermit and Parton trading banter and dueting on “Everyday People.” Muppet Magazine even gave her an honorary Muppet Award in 1986. Years later, Kermit and Parton reunited to sing “Islands in the Stream” on Good Morning America in 2012, keeping the Muppets connection alive well after Disney acquired the franchise in 2004. Parton also lent her voice to Disney’s animated side, playing Dolly Gnome, the lawnmower race announcer, in 2011’s *Gnomeo & Juliet*, released through Disney’s Touchstone Pictures banner. Her music has popped up around the Disney universe too, with “9 to 5” featured in the Donald Duck compilation special *Down and Out with Donald Duck*. Parton’s own theme park, Dollywood, is not a Disney property, but the connection is closer than fans might think. In a 1982 interview with Barbara Walters, Parton described her dream of building a “mountain Disneyland” in the Smoky Mountains near her hometown. Four years later, that dream became Dollywood, opening on May 3, 1986, when Parton partnered with the Herschend family to relaunch what had been Silver Dollar City in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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There’s no new D&D film in wide release. Instead, the timing lines up with Wizards of the Coast’s “Season of Horror,” the marketing push built around *Ravenloft: The Horrors Within*, the campaign setting sourcebook that hit shelves in June 2026. WotC has been leaning into the gothic Ravenloft setting all year, with new dice sets, a Tarokka deck, a DM screen, and organized play events all rolling out alongside it. The AMC bucket reads as a licensing tie-in to that tabletop wave rather than a film promotion, closer in spirit to the standalone D&D merch AMC has produced in the past than to its usual film-release buckets. The bucket holds 130 ounces, and **it’s priced at $39.99**, with shipping typically running $12.99 to $19.99 for online orders. Customers are limited to three units each, and it can be ordered directly through the [AMC Theatres Shop product page](https://amctheatresshop.com/collections/popcorn-buckets/products/dungeons-dragons-ravenloft-20-sided-dice-popcorn-bucket). AMC lists it as final sale and non-refundable, and it’s excluded from any promotional discounts. We already got ours, so shipping is quick! The design first surfaced during San Diego Comic-Con, where AMC previewed a wave of Comic-Con exclusive merchandise at its booth from July 23 through 26. It’s since moved from convention exclusive to general online and in-theater availability, following the pattern AMC has used with other recent collectibles: a con reveal first, then a wider rollout a few weeks later. [![AMC Releases Dungeons & Dragons Mists of Ravenloft D20 Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260821_152550-1200x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260821_152550-scaled.jpg)[![AMC Releases Dungeons & Dragons Mists of Ravenloft D20 Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260821_152530-1200x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260821_152530-scaled.jpg)Whether this bucket sticks around past the Season of Horror push or becomes a short-lived collectible is worth watching. AMC hasn’t said how long supplies will last, and the “while supplies last” language on the product page suggests it could sell out well before any official end date. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Tapping the lightbulb icon in the bottom right corner of any Entry Screen now pulls up a new pop-up that lays out the Goal, Rules, and Star info for that game before you start.** ![Level99 Disney Springs Opening Date Set for June 29 With Tickets on Sale June 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Level99-Disney-Springs-Opening-Date-Set-for-June-29-With-Tickets-on-Sale-June-22-1600x900.jpg)Level99 framed the change as a direct response to player feedback. Some Players like to walk in and figure a game out as they go, and others want to know exactly what they are getting into first. The new Instructions pop-up is built for the second group, giving a full breakdown of what you are trying to accomplish, how the game works, and what earns you Stars toward the leaderboard. Using the lightbulb is still entirely optional, and Level99 says they still prefer Players jump in without it. Nothing about the flow of starting a game has changed. The Instructions button sits in the same spot the Hints button used to, so if you have played before, you already know where to look. If you have not been yet, our [full Level99 Disney Springs review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/27/level99-disney-springs-review/) covers what to expect from a first visit, including the Challenge Rooms, Player-vs-Player Duels, and the Hunt Art scavenger hunt woven through the venue’s murals. You can also get to know the [23 artists behind the venue’s artwork](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/level99-disney-springs-meet-the-23-artists-behind-the-venues-stunning-visual-world/) before you go looking for Glyphs, and catch up on hours, location, and everything else in our [Level99 Disney Springs overview](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/level99-disney-springs-opening-summer-2026/). Our Take: this is a small change, but it is the kind of thing that makes a repeat-visit venue like Level99 easier to recommend to a wider group. Not everyone wants to fumble through a Challenge Room figuring out the rules on the fly, and now that option exists without changing anything for Players who would rather dive in blind. ![Level99 Disney Springs Review: The New Game Experience Is Worth the Price](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Level99-at-Disney-Springs-1600x900.jpg)![Level99 Disney Springs Opening Date Set for June 29 With Tickets on Sale June 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Level99-Disney-Springs-Confirms-Summer-2026-Opening-and-150-Job-Openings-at-Walt-Disney-World-1600x900.jpg) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Level99%20Disney%20Springs%20Replaces%20Hints%20With%20Instructions%20on%20All%20Game%20Entry%20Screens&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Level99%20Disney%20Springs%20Replaces%20Hints%20With%20Instructions%20on%20All%20Game%20Entry%20Screens "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It follows the same Tree Topper Magic formula as this year’s Cinderella Castle topper, with fireworks and music built in, only this time the castle, the music, and the park are Disneyland’s. Two more pieces round out July 2027 so far, a Thunder Mountain attraction replica and a Mickey Mouse ride vehicle, and together they point to a lineup that leans toward Disneyland after a 2026 slate that was mostly built around Walt Disney World.** ![Hallmark's 2027 Disney Sneak Peek of New Sleeping Beauty Castle Tree Topper](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hallmark-Sleeping-Beauty-Castle-Treetopper-1600x900.jpg)The topper shown at D23 sjowed Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle with fireworks bursting overhead and Tinker Bell flying past the spires, the same visual Hallmark used on the [Cinderella Castle tree topper](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/hallmark-disney-cinderella-castle-tree-topper-2026/) released and sold out at Gold Crown stores this past July. That piece included fireworks sounds and music built into the Tree Topper Magic line, and every early sign points to Hallmark carrying that same feature set over to the Disneyland version with its own new music rather than reusing the Magic Kingdom soundtrack. Hallmark has not detailed the exact audio yet, and Fantasy Land News will update this piece once that is confirmed. If the Cinderella Castle topper is any indication of how this performs, expect the Sleeping Beauty Castle piece to become the centerpiece release of Hallmark’s July 2027 Premiere weekend for anyone building a Disneyland-themed tree. The sneak peek also showed a detailed Thunder Mountain, styled after the mine train attraction with its red rock peaks and train cars winding through the mountain, and a separate ornament labeled Mickey Ride Vehicle showing Mickey Mouse seated in the Alice in Wonderland ride located in Fantasyland. Hallmark did not attach further detail to either piece beyond the July 2027 release window, so specifics on scale, sound features, and full character lineup are still to come. 2026 leaned heavily toward Walt Disney World, from the Cinderella Castle topper to the entire [Holiday Ever After collection tied to the Disney Springs pop-up shop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/17/first-look-hallmarks-disney-springs-pop-up-shop-revealed-at-d23-2026/) Hallmark previewed at this same D23 panel. The 2027 sneak peek flips that. Leading with a piece explicitly labeled the Disneyland Tree Topper, alongside Thunder Mountain and a ride vehicle piece, reads as a deliberate turn toward the West Coast park after a year spent almost entirely on the East Coast side of Hallmark’s Disney partnership. It lines up with the broader Hallmark and Disney relationship [we have tracked since the 2026 Dream Book](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/hallmark-dream-book-2026-disney-ornaments/), which has moved between parks and franchises year over year rather than staying fixed on one. Hallmark has not announced pricing for any of the three July 2027 pieces. The Cinderella Castle topper also went unpriced at its own D23-season reveal and did not get a confirmed number until closer to its Keepsake Ornament Premiere release, so expect the same pattern here. Fantasy Land News will update this article as soon as Hallmark shares pricing or additional product detail. For everything else Hallmark and Disney announced together this year, visit our [Hallmark Channel Hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) and our [D23 2026 coverage hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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A pullover hoodie in a deep cobalt blue carries the “Walt Disney World Florida” with patches for all four theme parks, a Mickey and Minnie, part of the “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them” Walt Disney quote, and “Magical Years” text along the bottom. A lighter seafoam green t-shirt features Mickey Mouse in a striped, patriotic-leaning outfit posed in front of Cinderella Castle, with a “55” badge and the same Walt Disney World Florida wordmark. Matching Minnie ear headband in navy blue, printed with small park attraction icons and finished with a bow. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059435-603x900.jpg)When we looked at what we knew and didn’t know about the 55th back in December, new merchandise was the one thing we called a guarantee, even without an official celebration announcement. This is the first real confirmation of that, and it also answers a question we didn’t have data on before: color direction. Where the 50th leaned into an iridescent purple and gold “EARidescent” look, the 55th is going with a simpler, more classic blue and cream palette built around patch-style park graphics rather than an all-over pattern. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059436-1600x620.jpg)Our take: this is a noticeably more restrained design than the 50th’s collection, and we mean that as a compliment. The 60-plus piece “EARidescent” rollout for the 50th was a lot, beautiful, but a lot. Going with four clean park patches and a Walt Disney quote feels closer to the kind of resort wear people actually reach for after the trip is over, not just merchandise built to be photographed on opening day and then sit in a drawer. What We Still Don’t Know – Disney has not confirmed an on-sale date for this collection, whether these three pieces are the full lineup or just the first wave, or whether a dedicated 55th celebration is being announced alongside it. Our December piece pointed to an August or September 2026 kickoff as the most likely window based on how the “Disney Celebrates America” campaign was scheduled to wrap, and that timing still lines up with what we’re seeing now. We’ll update as soon as Disney makes it official. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Updated 8/24/2026 – Cars 20th Anniversary Buckets are now available online at [Cinemark Shop](https://shop.cinemark.com/collections/cars-20th-anniversary?fbclid=IwdGRjcAT5ORxjbGNrBPk5GXBkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEerquDDnF9kly5i0v68f9kxn1tjImjoqYB8CuJZC_C0O8slWxeiEMVBy3CgMo_aem_CXBRC1eO1QXnjv0Z8t_kow). Also announced is a Piston Cup Drink Vessel coming to theaters. Image below. - Cars 20th Anniversary 130 oz Metal Tin with Character Lid is $29.99 - Cars 20th Anniversary McQueen Race Car Popcorn Container $49.99 ![Cars 20th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets and Cup Coming to Theaters September 7](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Cars-20th-Movie-Popcorn-Bucket-September-7th-1600x900.jpg)The first item is a standalone Lightning McQueen bucket shaped like the character himself, with his roof opening to hold popcorn. It follows the same basic design as the Disney Parks version, minus the shoulder strap. The second is a black-topped red metal tin topped with figures of Lightning McQueen and Mater, paired with a matching cup carrying the same two toppers. Both the tin and the cup carry a “Disney Pixar Cars 20 Years” logo. If that combination sounds familiar, it should. It is close to identical to what chains did for [Toy Story’s 30th anniversary re-release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/27/limited-release-toy-story-30th-anniversary-popcorn-bucket-available-at-cinemark/) last year, right down to the tin-and-cup pairing with character toppers on the lid. That release moved fast once it hit theaters, so we expect similar demand here given how well Lightning McQueen and Mater work as a pairing. Pricing has not been officially confirmed. Based on comparable releases, we estimate somewhere in the $25 to $35 range depending on the item and the chain. We will update this once official pricing is out. There are also early signs that a third item tied to the Piston Cup could be announced in the coming weeks, which would round the lineup out closer to what collectors pieced together across multiple chains for Toy Story. We will report on that as soon as it is confirmed. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000059434-674x900.jpg)At this point we expect these items to reach most major theater chains rather than a single exclusive retailer, though the specific participating chains have not been confirmed yet. For the latest as details firm up, keep an eye on our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/), where we track every chain and every film. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The return is part of Hasbro’s year-long “Apology Tour” campaign, marking 40 years since the original film killed off Optimus Prime and left a generation of kids in theaters genuinely shaken. Fathom Entertainment is distributing the 4K rerelease, and [tickets are on sale now](https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/the-transformers-the-movie-40th-anniversary/?utm_campaign=41633091-TheTransformersTheMovie40thAnniversary&utm_source=Fathom&utm_medium=PressRelease&utm_content=2026_Transformers40th_PR_PressRelease) for the September 17 event, timed to Transformers Day. Beyond the nostalgia factor, the rerelease comes with a new incentive to stay in your seat: a brand-new post-credits scene created exclusively for this theatrical run. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AMC-Reveals-Transformers_-The-Movie-40th-Anniversary-Popcorn-Tin-Cup-and-Blanket-1600x900.jpg)AMC’s collectibles lineup has three pieces. The 40th Anniversary Tin includes popcorn and is wrapped in artwork showing Optimus Prime and the Autobots under fire from Decepticon lasers, a callback to the film’s most chaotic battle sequences. The 40th Anniversary Cup matches the same design and includes a fountain drink. Rounding out the set is a 40th Anniversary Blanket printed with a torn, weathered version of the film’s poster art and the tagline “40 Years Later. It Still Hits Like a Truck.” AMC hasn’t confirmed pricing yet, but based on comparable 40th and 25th anniversary tin and cup releases, expect the tin to land around $17.99 and the cup around $14.99. These are estimates, not confirmed AMC pricing. All three items are in-theater only starting September 17, while supplies last, with additional fees applying to online orders. AMC’s fine print also notes that gourmet popcorn is excluded from the tin, the cup includes fountain drink only, and AMC Stubs upgrades don’t apply to the collectible pricing. The blanket is the standout of the set. Anniversary popcorn buckets tend to blur together after a while, but a blanket gives collectors something to actually use instead of shelve, and leaning into “it still hits like a truck” as the tagline is a fitting bit of self-aware humor for a movie best known for traumatizing ’80s kids, including yours truly! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/780157399_1042337018562954_2935132181750481900_n-720x900.jpg)For everything else new in theater collectibles this year, check out our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets 2026 hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/), updated as new releases are confirmed. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FJPG.jpg) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=AMC%20Reveals%20Transformers%3A%20The%20Movie%2040th%20Anniversary%20Popcorn%20Tin%2C%20Cup%2C%20and%20Blanket&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=AMC%20Reveals%20Transformers%3A%20The%20Movie%2040th%20Anniversary%20Popcorn%20Tin%2C%20Cup%2C%20and%20Blanket "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** AMC Popcorn Buckets, AMC Transformers 40th Popcorn, Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Popcorn Tin --- ### [Love Finds You Delivers in the Kickoff to Fall Into Love on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/22/love-finds-you-delivers-in-the-kickoff-to-fall-into-love-on-hallmark-channel/) **Published:** August 22, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** Fall Into Love is upon us. Hallmark Channel is starting its annual event with a romp through the city to find true love starring Aimee Teegarden and Chris McNally. A mislabeled package convinces jewelry designer Alex (Teegarden) she’s found her ideal man, sending her and delivery driver Jack (McNally) on a citywide search that helps them discover what they truly want. **[Fall Into Love](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/09/hallmark-announces-fall-into-love-2026-schedule-starting-august-22/ "Hallmark Announces Fall Into Love 2026 Schedule Starting August 22")** officially kicks off tonight at 8/7c and will be available to stream tomorrow on Hallmark+. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Love-Finds-You-Delivers-in-the-Kickoff-to-Fall-Into-Love-on-Hallmark-Channel-1600x900.jpg)This is a classic romcom from Hallmark, but it hits on all the right marks for me. There is the fun and cathartic Fire and Aspire night for Alex and her girlfriends where they let go and manifest what they want. And who doesn’t love a good girl hang where they sing Pat Benetar? There is the predictable montage of Alex and Jack that may win your heart a little more, especially the carpet skipping! Watch for that! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lovee.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lovea.webp)Aimee Teegarden has been missing from Hallmark Channel since 2024 when she starred in An Easter Bloom. It’s great to see her back again. She has proven she can do a good fall movie. She really shines in this role as Alex. Chris McNally- what can I say other than he just gets better and better? The When Calls The Heart star is charming in this movie. He even jokes that Hearties will love this movie because Lucas Bouchard is in it! This is the second movie he’s been in this year after his starring role in **[Two For Tee](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/hallmark-channel-started-spring-into-love-with-the-charming-two-for-tee-review/ "Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming ‘Two For Tee’ – Review")**. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/loved.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lovec.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/loveb.webp)The best line in Love Finds You is from Alex when speaking to Jack about hope. “It’s believing that good things are possible even if they haven’t happened yet.” Love Finds You is written so beautifully by Charlie Shahnaian and Shari Simpson, who previously teamed up to write the Hallmark Channel movie Color My World With Love. Eva Tavares takes the helm as the director. Eva is known for being in Hallmark movies, but she is also one of the directors who went through Ashley William’s **Make Her Mark** program. This is the third movie that she has now directed for Hallmark, after The Christmas Baby and **[Texas Two-Step](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/tag/cowboy-country-comes-to-hallmark-channel-texas-two-step-review/ "Cowboy Country Comes to Hallmark Channel Texas Two-Step Review")**. In short, this is a fun and sweet Hallmark Channel Fall Into Love movie. Consider it Delivered and Done! 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) **Categories:** Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Aimee Teegarden, Chris McNally, Love Finds You Delivers in the Kickoff to Fall Into Love on Hallmark Channel --- ### [Villains Land's Mirror Realm Shares a Host With a Show Already Running at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/22/mirror-realm-villains-land-unfairly-ever-after-connection/) **Published:** August 22, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Villains Land’s second headlining attraction is a dark ride called Mirror Realm, and it is hosted by a character Walt Disney World guests can already see at a different park.** The Magic Mirror has been running Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After at Hollywood Studios since 2025, and the device behind that show looks like the direct blueprint for Mirror Realm. ![Villains Land's Mirror Realm Shares a Host With a Show Already Running at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Villains-Lands-Mirror-Realm-Shares-a-Host-With-a-Show-Already-Running-at-Hollywood-Studios-1600x900.jpg)**What Is Mirror Realm?** – Imagineers confirmed the ride at D23 2026 as part of the Horizons: A Carousel of Progress presentation. The story sends guests to find the Magic Mirror in the catacombs beneath the Evil Queen’s palace, where he pulls visitors through into his Mirror Realm to see an entire cast of Disney Villains on the other side of the glass. Disney has described the finished ride as a mix of special effects and physical sets built to bring that realm, and the villains inside it, to life. It joins the Maleficent coaster as one of Villains Land’s two confirmed headlining attractions, and we cover that side of the land, including how the ride flips Maleficent’s own Sleeping Beauty backstory, in [a companion piece](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/villains-land-magic-kingdom-maleficent-coaster-d23-2026/). **[Unfairly Ever After](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/24/disney-villains-unfairly-ever-after-full-show-photos/ "Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After – Full Show & Photos!") Is Already Doing a Version of This at Hollywood Studios** – Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After opened at Hollywood Studios’ Sunset Showcase in May 2025, in the building that used to house Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. The show’s setup is almost a beat-for-beat match for what Mirror Realm sounds like. The Magic Mirror summons guests into his realm, and Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent take the stage to argue over which of them has been treated the most unfairly, while dozens of other Disney Villains, reportedly close to 60 of them, appear trying to break through the glass alongside them. Guests even get to weigh in and help the Magic Mirror decide who wins. It is a live stage show rather than a ride, but the framing device, guests being pulled into the Magic Mirror’s world to confront villains face to face, is identical. ![Sneak Peek: New Song from Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Disney-Villains_-Unfairly-Ever-After-Website-Now-Live-1596x900.jpg)**What This Might Mean for Walt Disney World** – Taking the same host and the same “other side of the mirror” concept and building it into a full dark ride for Villains Land suggests Imagineering is not treating the Magic Mirror as a one-off idea for a single stage show. It looks more like a character being built out across the resort on purpose, first as a “live” host guests could see at Hollywood Studios, then as the guide for an entire attraction at Magic Kingdom. Whether that means shared characters, a shared voice actor, or simply a shared concept remains to be seen, and Disney has not confirmed any direct continuity between the two. Still, for a company that rarely repeats a framing device by accident, the overlap is hard to ignore. No opening date has been announced for Mirror Realm or the rest of Villains Land. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The container is shaped like the fin-tailed 1966 Batmobile from the original Batman television series starring Adam West and Burt Ward, right down to the exhaust pipes and bat emblem on the doors. A built-in LED light projects a glowing Bat-Signal, and the car’s seats double as the popcorn well. Those seats are actually removable, so guests can lift them out to fill the whole cockpit. Speaking of exclusives, [AMC Releases Dungeons & Dragons Mists of Ravenloft D20 Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/amc-releases-dungeons-dragons-mists-of-ravenloft-d20-popcorn-bucket/). ![Cinemark Reveals LED Batmobile Popcorn Bucket for Batman Day 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Cinemark-Reveals-LED-Batmobile-Popcorn-Bucket-for-Batman-Day-2026-1600x900.jpg)The bucket will be available at select Cinemark locations while supplies last. Cinemark has not said whether the design will expand to additional theaters closer to Batman Day, and no other major chain has announced a matching Batmobile bucket of its own yet. Based on how Cinemark has rolled out past collectible buckets, expect this one to hit theaters a few days ahead of Batman Day itself rather than debuting on September 19, and it would not be surprising to see it listed on the [Cinemark Shop](https://shop.cinemark.com/) online as well. For everything else new in theater collectibles this year, check our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). Cinemark has not announced pricing or an exact on-sale date for the bucket. Based on past LED and light-up popcorn bucket releases from major chains, expect it to land in the same general range as other premium collectible buckets, $29.95 to $49.95, and to arrive in theaters a few days before Batman Day on September 19 rather than that day itself. We will update this once Cinemark confirms real numbers. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/774612689_1040000155405737_804002811502104811_n-720x900.jpg)Cinemark is pairing the bucket with a short run of classic Batman films leading into Batman Day itself: September 18 brings Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman back to the big screen, starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, and Billy Dee Williams. September 19, Batman Day itself, features The LEGO Batman Movie. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Expect interactive roleplay items, dedicated photo opportunities, and product showcases built around all three worlds, designed for kids, families, and fans of every age. Licensees confirmed for the booth include Hasbro, LEGO, Mattel, Citizen Watch, Crocs, Disguise Costumes, Funko, Girl’s Crew, and Loungefly, and Disney-branded product is also expected to show up at the separate Hasbro, LEGO, RSVLTS, Cakeworthy, Citizen Watch, and Spirit Jersey booths elsewhere on the show floor. ![Disney Consumer Products Returns to FAN EXPO Canada 2026 With a Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar Booth](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Disney-Consumer-Products-Returns-to-FAN-EXPO-Canada-2026-With-a-Marvel-Star-Wars-and-Pixar-Booth-1600x850.jpg)Photo ops at the DCP booth are being handled by a professional photography team, The Lounge Booth, on site Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with photos available for immediate digital download. Families attending the show also have the Kids’ Zone in Room 718A to look forward to, which includes the Marvel Power-Up Play Zone and Star Wars Grogu’s Galactic Play Pad running throughout the weekend. One thing to note if you were hoping to see a Disney+ presence at the show, Disney+ is not expected to have its own booth at FAN EXPO Canada this year, making the [Disney Consumer Products](https://www.instagram.com/disneyfamily/?hl=en) booth the primary Disney presence on the floor. For more Disney Consumer Products coverage, visit our [Disney Consumer Products guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/). Check out some of the Disney Consumer Products that will be showcased this year during Fan Expo 2026: [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Displate-Marvel-Doctor-Doom-Classic-Comic-Wall-Art-993x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Displate-Marvel-Doctor-Doom-Classic-Comic-Wall-Art.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bentex-Toy-Story-Buzz-Lightyear-Hoodie.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bentex-Toy-Story-Buzz-Lightyear-Hoodie.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/213518_90H_ALT110-1153x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/213518_90H_ALT110-scaled.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Crocs-Star-Wars-Clogs-Mandolorian-and-Baby-Yoda-Shoes.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Crocs-Star-Wars-Clogs-Mandolorian-and-Baby-Yoda-Shoes.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Funko-Pop-Marvel-Fantastic-Four-Doctor-Doom-.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Funko-Pop-Marvel-Fantastic-Four-Doctor-Doom-.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Funko-POP-Star-Wars-Darth-Vader-.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Funko-POP-Star-Wars-Darth-Vader-.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Handmade-by-Robots-C-3PO-Stormtrooper-R2-metallic-R2-D2-figures.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Handmade-by-Robots-C-3PO-Stormtrooper-R2-metallic-R2-D2-figures.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Heroes-Villains-DOCTOR-DOOM-ARMY-HOODED-VARSITY-JACKET-900x900-1.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Heroes-Villains-DOCTOR-DOOM-ARMY-HOODED-VARSITY-JACKET-.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Loungefly-Spider-Man-Mini-Backpack-.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Loungefly-Spider-Man-Mini-Backpack-.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RSVLTS-Spider-Man-The-Meme-900x900-1.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RSVLTS-Spider-Man-The-Meme-.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Walmart-Canada-Toy-Story-Reversible-Comforter-and-Pillowcase-Set.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Walmart-Canada-Toy-Story-Reversible-Comforter-and-Pillowcase-Set.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MARVEL-LEGENDS-SERIES-MARVEL-STUDIOS-AVENGERS-DOOMSDAY-CYCLOPS-1-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MARVEL-LEGENDS-SERIES-MARVEL-STUDIOS-AVENGERS-DOOMSDAY-CYCLOPS-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/76345_Prod-733x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/76345_Prod-scaled.png) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disney%20Consumer%20Products%20Returns%20to%20FAN%20EXPO%20Canada%202026%20With%20a%20Marvel%2C%20Star%20Wars%2C%20and%20Pixar%20Booth&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disney%20Consumer%20Products%20Returns%20to%20FAN%20EXPO%20Canada%202026%20With%20a%20Marvel%2C%20Star%20Wars%2C%20and%20Pixar%20Booth "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Emile’s Fromage Montage is also back, a cheese-focused food stroll across Global Marketplaces marked with a 🧀 icon. Buy five of those items to fill out a Festival Passport, then redeem it at Shimmering Sips for a festival treat. CommuniCore Hall is also hosting Cheers to Cheese, an interactive cheese-themed exhibit running September 18 through November 8. For payment, new Disney Gift Card wristlets featuring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck are available at merchandise locations for a minimum $15 activation. **CommuniCore Hall** [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-CrabMacAndCheese-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-CrabMacAndCheese.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-CheesePlate-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-CheesePlate.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-LettuceWraps-1350x900.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-MousseTrifle-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-MousseTrifle.jpg) - The Wedge, hosted by Dairy Does More (available September 18 through November 8), debuts a Wisconsin cheese selection, a Crab and Corn Macaroni and Cheese, a Wine and Cheese Pairing, a Cannoli Milk Shake, and two new wines, a Bodegas Avancia Old Vines Godello and a Las Jaras Superbloom Rosé. - Festival Favorites (available starting September 9) adds Bo Ssam Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps, a Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse Trifle made with PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, and a Frozen Apple Blossom cocktail. **World Celebration** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-ChileLimeChickenStrips-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-BuffaloWings-1350x900.jpg) - Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey adds Sweet Chile-Lime Plant-based Chicken Strips, plus three new beers: Civil Society Everyday I’m Waffle’n IPA, 3 Daughters Peanut Butter Blondie Blonde Ale, and Ciderboys Cherry Jubilee Hard Cider. - Connections Eatery debuts a BBQ Braai Chicken Pizza, a Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Baumkuchen, and a Frozen Waffle Old Fashioned cocktail. Connections Café adds a Pistachio-Chocolate Mochi Doughnut. - Gyozas of the Galaxy adds Basil Pesto Chicken Dumplings and plant-based Edamame Dumplings. Flavors from Fire debuts a Smoked Chocolate Bread Pudding and a 1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel. The Fry Basket adds a Barrel of Monks Blood Orange Bliss Sour Ale. **World Nature** [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-OliveOilCake-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-OliveOilCake.jpg) - Earth Eats (available starting October 2) debuts a Lemon-Almond-Olive Oil Cake. Sunshine Seasons adds a Mickey-shaped Celebration Macaron. **World Showcase** [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-ChickenMarsala-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-ChickenMarsala.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-Tartiflette-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-Tartiflette.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-CaramelBoller-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-CaramelBoller.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-TacoDeCamaron-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Food-and-Wine-Foodie-Guide-TacoDeCamaron.jpg) - **Mexico** debuts a Tostada de Osso Buco, a Taco de Camarón, a Paleta de Moras ice pop, and two new cocktails, Cherry Nostalgia and Fruta de la Pasión. - **Norway**‘s cart adds a Caramel Cream and Gjetost Norwegian Brown Cheese Bolle. - **China** debuts a Dumplings Trio and a Honghe Rice Lager Draft Beer. - **Refreshment Outpost**, hosted by Coca-Cola, adds a Sweet Potato Mealie Pap, plus new pours from Breckenridge Brewery, 3 Daughters Brewing, Coppertail Brewing, and a new Midnight Safari cocktail. - **The Alps** (available starting October 2) debuts Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese, a Tartiflette, and three new Austrian wines. - **Germany** adds a Wiener Schnitzel and a Schöfferhofer Orange Spritz Hefeweizen. Sommerfest nearby adds a Cinnamon Pretzel Cold Brew. - **Spain** debuts Croquetas de Jamón and a Paella Caldoso. - **Italy** adds a Stromboli, a Pollo al Marsala, an Almond Panna Cotta, three new wines, and an Amaretto Bellini cocktail. - Around the American Adventure, Block & Hans adds a Spicy Strawberry-Mango Smoothie, Regal Eagle Smokehouse debuts a Blackberry Buckle and a Pumpkin Pie Milk Shake, and Hops & Barley adds a Smoked Brisket and Cheddar Melt plus three new beers. The nearby Funnel Cake cart debuts a Pumpkin Pie Funnel Cake. - **Japan** debuts a Spicy Temaki Hand Roll, a Beef Wagyu Temaki Hand Roll, a Mango-Apple Fruit Pearl snack and drink, a Sapporo Reserve, an Autumn Breeze cocktail, and a Kirinzan Lemonade Sake. - **Morocco**‘s Tangierine Café adds a Chermoula Chicken Hummus Bowl, a Spiced Flank Steak Hummus Bowl, a Ras el Hanout Cauliflower Bowl, a Chocolate-Pistachio Cookie, and two new hard ciders. - **Belgium** debuts two new beers, Van Steenberge Piraat 7 Strong Ale and Brouwerij St. Bernardus Watou Blond Ale. - **Brazil** adds a Moqueca de Camarão and a BrewDog Peach Mango Wheat Ale. - **France** debuts a red wine-braised short rib dish, a Pistachio Crème Brûlée, and two new wines. - The **UK** beer cart adds a Sparkling Cucumber-Gin Cocktail, and the **Canada** Popcorn Cart debuts a Northern Ruby cocktail. The Canada marketplace itself adds a Collective Arts Festbier. La Poutinerie, hosted by Air Canada, debuts a Bo Ssam Pork Poutine and a Spiced Apple Slushy. - **Hawai’i** adds a Florida Avenue Brewing Lei’d Back Double IPA. **Elsewhere in the Park** Bramblewood Bites, on the walkway between Imagination! and World Showcase, debuts Brûléed Sweet Potatoes and a Crooked Can Banana Bread Wheat Beer. Milled & Mulled adds a Southern Tier Sweater Weather Vanilla Toffee Amber Ale. Forest & Field debuts a Spicy Black Bean-Mushroom Chili. Swirled Showcase adds a Frozen Szarlotka, available both non-alcoholic and spirited. ![Epcot Food & Wine Festival Global Marketplace Menus 2025: Bramblewood Bites](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Epcot-Food-Wine-Festival-Global-Marketplace-Menus-2025_-Bramblewood-Bites-1600x900.jpg)Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company is spread across four locations this year with four new Affogato-style cold brews: Affogato alle Mandorle at The American Adventure, Dolce Affogato near Disney Traders, Notte di Caramello between the UK and Canada, and Affogato di Marshmallow near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The Center for Living Well network has been run by [Premise Health](https://myclw.com/) since it launched, starting with a health center and pharmacy at EPCOT in 2008, a pharmacy in Anaheim in 2013, and a health center and pharmacy in Celebration, Florida in 2020. Eric Chaisson, EVP of Total Rewards and Employee Services at Disney, said the new locations are part of a long-term effort to direct resources where they make the biggest difference for employees. ![Disney Is Adding Three New Health Centers for Cast Members and Employees](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CLW-Celebration-2-2048x1363-1-1352x900.jpg)The Burbank location and the new Central Florida site will offer primary care, an onsite pharmacy, behavioral health, psychiatry, lab services, care management, and physical therapy. The Central Florida location goes a step further with medical fitness, vision, chiropractic, massage, and nutrition services. Both are targeted to open in 2027. Disney has not yet finalized the exact services or opening timeframe for the Anaheim location. Access is limited to active cast members, employees, and family members enrolled in an eligible Disney-sponsored medical plan. Disney says patients are typically seen within five minutes of check-in, and the My Premise Health patient portal lets members schedule appointments, message their provider, and check lab results from anywhere. Premise Health COO Beth Ratliff said the two companies have spent nearly two decades building out this advanced primary care model together. This expansion is the latest piece of Disney’s broader Total Rewards program, which spans compensation, benefits, well-being, and professional growth for its workforce. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Speaking of Harry Potter, this year marks the 25th anniversary, and the films are returning to movie theaters with a slew of [Harry Potter Popcorn Buckets.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/05/harry-potter-25th-anniversary-theater-merch-confirmed/ "Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Theater Merch Confirmed Including Hogwarts Express Popcorn Bucket") ![Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle Returns to Universal Orlando Fall 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Dark-Arts-at-Hogwarts-Castle-in-The-Wizarding-World-of-Harry-Potter-Hogsmeade-1600x900.jpg)**[Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rCwvLcgkxPW8OvgmS5KBn1N6j-2BiM-2BbGVDqDllUgpDkSq7Z42dnzoej2-2BaDrj5OW93dQFYs9Es-2Bje6LugFDmV2DX0CBraaGZFXxkuixDmnAZm14FXH1bz6lCevWeidX3B98zSBIHsrsMmanXyrIc0yWX7ZBrXDkA3jmP90GKpbMIX1e4FNd4OSaMGrCgn2KHF4OQ-3D-3DqGoV_5JUdEXh5-2BOarlJR7qUzSq9oKEShSYYQy3Yy3nx2yHgaOJhneOYuGeu6yUyM9bmd3vSU5Lsvj-2BiPlrvZ9t-2BUm1QP33Xg6VoYDjgs-2FI3UnZsFxiXoeVYX9w1nWkgDIwFOPEbNXUD7YpigYplzLZEqKyMOhB9f5wczq2lpneLEO2v3OqteJD4izXnAD2c7Tmx3VJ-2BGI9njjJExrJMXnws49ytSjUtrvjYguX3sdiIHhus2uydabUTFz-2B7DPNXf-2B0dD3nHwY0ja1Djz3tSaIb4XyLov9SrnidAGUMKMUPHIDjUf8K9yMUPEjsA3sMk6w8tu07XiZ-2B8pLLLoGnsc6fHJMow-3D-3D)** – The projection show returns to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure on select nights from September 5 through November 1. As night falls over the castle, Dementors, Death Eaters, and more of Voldemort’s followers take over Hogwarts in a projection-mapped spectacle built with special effects, lighting, and music pulled straight from the film scores. This is the show’s first return since 2022, so longtime fans have been waiting a while for this one. **Death Eaters in Diagon Alley** – Over at Universal Studios Florida, Death Eaters return to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley on select days and nights from August 27 through November 1, roaming the shadows of Knockturn Alley just as they have in [past years](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/08/26/death-eaters-return-to-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-diagon-alley-in-universal-studios-florida/). While you’re in the area, [Borgin and Burkes](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rCwvLcgkxPW8OvgmS5KBn1N6j-2BiM-2BbGVDqDllUgpDkSq7Z42dnzoej2-2BaDrj5OW93dUaoDY8uECRXr3EreQco5-2Fel6d2FFw097RfQL1DPPhW8LaHT_5JUdEXh5-2BOarlJR7qUzSq9oKEShSYYQy3Yy3nx2yHgaOJhneOYuGeu6yUyM9bmd3vSU5Lsvj-2BiPlrvZ9t-2BUm1QP33Xg6VoYDjgs-2FI3UnZsFxiXoeVYX9w1nWkgDIwFOPEbNXUD7YpigYplzLZEqKyMOhB9f5wczq2lpneLEO2v3OqteJD4izXnAD2c7Tmx3VJ-2BGI9njjJExrJMXnws49yqNbUJ3JXtcLHQMxYTlHYiNZc1ESwEy7GYa6yaPZFwVr0W4XT1SVYKn-2FEdIOm9sU8kTdhG0DlUsTIgz4WWNJsNWquKxDqz6c9wtjI91CtDbFel-2Fj2ACoU7jQPDV6mmdEPA-3D-3D), the shadowy Knockturn Alley shop known for its shady patrons and unusual objects, is worth a stop for anyone leaning into the season’s darker theme. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Death-Eaters-at-The-Wizarding-World-of-Harry-Potter-Diagon-Alley-1600x900.jpg)**New Dark Arts Merchandise** – Universal is also releasing new Dark Arts-inspired merchandise for the season, including a Second Generation Interactive Wand modeled after the wand wielded by Lord Voldemort himself. We covered the [full Second Generation Interactive Wand lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/02/26/universal-orlando-wizarding-world-next-gen-magic-wands-interactive-spells-revealed/) when it first launched, and this Voldemort design slots into that same collection, complete with the illumination effects and haptic vibrations that come with the line. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Parks, Universal Orlando **Tags:** Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle Returns to Universal Orlando Fall 2026 --- ### [Maleficent Wasn't Invited to the Christening. Now She's the One Sending Invitations.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/villains-land-magic-kingdom-maleficent-coaster-d23-2026/) **Published:** August 21, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Villains Land is officially confirmed for Magic Kingdom, and the more we look at the new concept art from D23 2026, the more we think Imagineering built the whole thing around one deliberate reversal.** In Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent’s entire arc starts with an insult. She is the one name left off the guest list for Aurora’s christening, and the curse she casts is her way of making sure everyone remembers who they forgot to invite. Look at the new coaster’s own concept art, and the framing has flipped completely. Guests are now asked whether they are brave enough to answer her invitation. The girl who wasn’t invited is now the one deciding who gets in. ![Magic Kingdom's Villains Land Gets a Name and a Maleficent Coaster](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Maleficent-Wasnt-Invited-to-the-Christening.-Now-Shes-the-One-Sending-Invitations-1600x900.jpg)**What Is Villains Land?** – [Bruce Vaughn](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/18/bruce-vaughn-imagineering-disney-parks-2026/), President and Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Imagineering, and Executive Creative Director Caroline May confirmed the official name during the Horizons: A Carousel of Progress presentation at D23 2026, introduced onstage by the Magic Mirror himself. The land takes its story cues from classic Walt Disney Animation Studios villains without retelling their films directly, and we have been [tracking its development](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/16/disney-orders-bigger-bolder-vision-for-magic-kingdoms-villains-land-original-plans-reportedly-scrapped/) since reports surfaced earlier this year that Disney sent the land back to the drawing board for an even bigger vision. Instead, guests wander into a forest, find a Wishing Well that has been torn apart, and learn that someone once made a wish there so evil it corrupted the Well and let its poisoned magic spread through the surrounding Dark Forest. That corruption is what pulled the land’s villains in, each one drawn to the last of the Well’s power and each one building a fortress or palace on top of it. Imagineering compared the land’s overall scale to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, so this is not a small addition to the park. Two headlining attractions were confirmed: the Maleficent coaster below, and Mirror Realm, a Magic Mirror-hosted dark ride we cover in a companion piece, including its ties to Hollywood Studios. ![Dark fantasy illustration of a dragon-drawn vehicle bursting through a ruined fortress as green flames rise from towers, with ornate borders framing the scene.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Villains-Land-at-Magic-Kingdom-1-1385x900.jpg)**The Maleficent Coaster, and the Invitation She Never Got** – The land’s first headlining attraction sends guests racing through enchanted briar toward Maleficent’s mountaintop fortress. The concept art’s own text sums up the ride better than we could: it poses a challenge to those who “dare answer her invitation.” That single word is doing a lot of work. In the original film, Maleficent shows up uninvited to a christening meant to celebrate a child she was deliberately excluded from blessing, and her curse is framed almost like a correction, a gift she was never asked to give, delivered anyway. Sixty-some years later, Villains Land hands her the guest list. Nobody forgets to invite her this time. She decides who’s brave enough to come in, and Imagineering has teased the coaster will include ride elements never attempted before, which tracks for an attraction built around a dragon. ![Fantasy illustration of a dark forest with glowing green slime, ruined towers, and a menacing dragon amid mist, framed by ornate borders and a left-side title panel reading 'An evil wish poisoned the wishing well'.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Villains-Land-at-Magic-Kingdom-2-1385x900.jpg)**The Wishing Well Might Be Retelling Her Story Without Saying Her Name** – It’s worth sitting with the Wishing Well concept art a little longer, because the shape of that story lines up with Maleficent’s own. In Sleeping Beauty, three good fairies are given the chance to bless Aurora with gifts, and Maleficent is pointedly left out of that moment. In Villains Land’s founding myth, an evil wish “twisted the land into the Dark Forest,” corrupting a source of good magic because someone was denied the chance to use it the right way. You don’t need Maleficent’s name attached to that story for it to read like her origin, recast as the land’s own folklore before you ever reach her fortress. **How We Got Here** – Villains Land was first announced at D23 2024, when former Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro called it “a fearless new vision for what a Disney experience can be.” Destination D23 2025 brought the next real update, when Imagineers shared that research trips to Paris and Barcelona shaped the land’s look, drawing on Art Nouveau and Modernisme architecture for what the team has started calling “Conjured Architecture,” rich color, swirling natural patterns, and proportions built to feel like magic rather than construction. Caroline May told Disney Parks Blog the goal has been to capture “the power, magic, and mischievous spirit of the Disney Villains” while keeping the land grounded in Magic Kingdom’s broader fairytale storytelling. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MKVILLAINS-scaled-1-1600x900.jpg)No opening date has been announced for Villains Land. We will keep tracking construction and story updates as they come. For the Mirror Realm side of this story, including its connection to Hollywood Studios, read our companion piece. For more from this year’s D23, visit our [D23 2026 coverage hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/). ## Magic Kingdom’s Villains Land Gets a Name and a Maleficent Coaster Thanks to Drew Smith [@DrewDisneyDude](https://x.com/DrewDisneyDude) for his thoughts on this! > Maleficent roller coaster storyline coming to Villains Land at Magic Kingdom: > > • Maleficent invites us to her fortress > > • Those who accept the invitation are presented with a challenge > > • Challenge tasks riders to navigate through the enchanted briar around her fortress [pic.twitter.com/eomS8xwDgS](https://t.co/eomS8xwDgS) > > — Drew Smith (@DrewDisneyDude) [August 20, 2026](https://x.com/DrewDisneyDude/status/2090574812078833854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Maleficent%20Wasn%27t%20Invited%20to%20the%20Christening.%20Now%20She%27s%20the%20One%20Sending%20Invitations.&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Maleficent%20Wasn%27t%20Invited%20to%20the%20Christening.%20Now%20She%27s%20the%20One%20Sending%20Invitations. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Regal Unlimited members can also use their monthly subscription to see each Masterpiece film. Worth noting for collectors, the Harry Potter 25th anniversary rerelease we [covered last month](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/24/harry-potter-25th-anniversary-popcorn-buckets/) runs through September 3, so early risers on this list can pair a Month of Masterpieces screening with the last stretch of that collectible run at the same theaters. ## Regal’s Second Annual Month of Masterpieces Lineup and Ticket Info For more theater programming and collectibles news, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Regal%27s%20Month%20of%20Masterpieces%20Returns%20With%20Rian%20Johnson%2C%20Gina%20Prince-Bythewood%2C%20Edgar%20Wright%2C%20and%20Chlo%C3%A9%20Zhao%20as%20Guest%20Curators&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Regal%27s%20Month%20of%20Masterpieces%20Returns%20With%20Rian%20Johnson%2C%20Gina%20Prince-Bythewood%2C%20Edgar%20Wright%2C%20and%20Chlo%C3%A9%20Zhao%20as%20Guest%20Curators "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Movies **Tags:** Regal's Second Annual Month of Masterpieces Lineup and Ticket Info --- ### [Disney World and Give Kids The World Host a Princess Celebration for Wish Kids](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/disney-world-and-give-kids-the-world-host-a-princess-celebration-for-wish-kids/) **Published:** August 20, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Walt Disney World marked World Princess Week with a Disney Princess celebration at Give Kids The World Village, bringing wish kids and their families a day built around some of Disney’s most beloved characters.** Give Kids The World is a nonprofit resort in Central Florida that hosts weeklong wish vacations at no cost to families, and this year’s celebration leaned fully into its “Once a Princess, Always a Princess” theme. ![Disney World and Give Kids The World Host a Princess Celebration for Wish Kids](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/World-Princess-Week-Give-Kids-the-World-1600x900.png)**A Day Built Around Disney Princess Stories** – Rapunzel invited kids to decorate paper lanterns inspired by Tangled, and those same lanterns lit up the Village that evening as families returned from their day out across Central Florida. Belle hosted a story time centered on bravery, kindness, and believing in yourself, while Moana led a jewelry-making activity inspired by the Heart of Te Fiti. Princess Tiana and Louis closed things out with a second line parade through the Village, with wish kids and their families joining in with instruments and dancing of their own. **Meeting Tiana** – One of the day’s standout moments belonged to Ny’lah, an Orlando wish kid whose wish was to meet Princess Tiana. The two swapped stories about Mama Odie and the bayou, and Ny’lah said the visit gave her a break from the hospital to just be a kid, adding that she and Tiana bonded over how much they both love “music, dancing, and beignets.” [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/World-Princess-Week-Belle-1536x1025-1-1349x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/World-Princess-Week-Belle-1536x1025-1.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/World-Princess-Week-Rapunzel-1-1349x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/World-Princess-Week-Rapunzel-1.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/World-Princess-Week-Tiana-1349x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/World-Princess-Week-Tiana.png)**40 Years of Wishes in Central Florida** – Walt Disney World has been a founding partner of Give Kids The World for four decades, supporting the nonprofit’s mission of free wish vacations for families of children facing critical illnesses. Disney has also partnered with Make-A-Wish for years as part of that same effort, and the company says it is the world’s largest wish granter for children facing critical illnesses. **Princess Magic Beyond Central Florida** – World Princess Week reached beyond Give Kids The World this year. Mikayla, who became Disney and Make-A-Wish’s 150,000th wish kid back in 2023, returned in 2026 to perform alongside Broadway’s Susan Egan at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Six-year-old Emelie’s wish began with a surprise Elsa costume delivery from Disney Store, followed by an in-flight celebration from Southwest Airlines crew and fellow passengers on her trip to Disney World. Make-A-Wish families at Disneyland enjoyed a VIP dessert party and front row seats at Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration, now streaming on Disney+ and YouTube, and Disneyland Paris is preparing to welcome 50 Make-A-Wish families from across Europe for a royal-themed weekend of its own. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcOWhNOOY0k/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) **What Doesn’t Always Make the Headlines** – We have been to Give Kids The World ourselves, and it is one of those places that hits even harder in person than it does on a page. Most of the attention naturally goes to the kids, and it should, but what gets talked about far less is what that week does for the parents. Caring for a child through a critical illness is relentless, and a week at the Village gives a family a real reprieve from that daily struggle, a chance to just be a family together instead of a family in survival mode. Add in everything Disney brings to that same week, from a full Princess Week celebration down to the smaller moments that never end up in a headline, and it stops feeling like a nice gesture and starts feeling like exactly the right thing to do. Princess Week is making news right now, but Disney and Give Kids The World work together like this all year, whether it comes directly through GKTW or through Make-A-Wish, and it is a partnership we will always be glad to cover. To learn more about Give Kids The World, visit [gktw.org](https://www.gktw.org/), and to learn more about Disney’s partnership with Make-A-Wish, visit [wish.org/Disney](https://wish.org/disney). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Dead Poets Society came first, in 1989, with Peter Weir directing Williams as John Keating, the English professor whose “Carpe Diem” philosophy pushes his students at a rigid prep school to start thinking for themselves. The role earned Williams an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor and remains one of the most quoted performances of his career. ![Dead Poets Society and Mrs. Doubtfire Are Coming to 4K for the First Time](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Dead-Poets-Society-and-Mrs.-Doubtfire-Are-Coming-to-4K-for-the-First-Time-1600x900.jpg)Mrs. Doubtfire followed four years later, with Chris Columbus directing Williams in a dual role as both divorced dad Daniel Hillard and the beloved British housekeeper he invents to stay close to his kids. The performance won Williams a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy, and the film has stayed a family favorite ever since. Both releases include HDR, a wider color spectrum, and immersive audio, and mark the first time either title has been available in 4K on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Both films are also getting new key art for the release. Mrs. Doubtfire’s physical 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray goes a step further with dual cover art, showing Williams as Mrs. Doubtfire on the outer sleeve with a playful reveal of Daniel Hillard underneath. For more classic and catalog title news, visit our [Movies section](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/movies/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Movies, The Walt Disney Company **Tags:** Dead Poets Society and Mrs. Doubtfire Are Coming to 4K for the First Time --- ### [H.U.M.A.N. Day Confirmed: Monstropolis Opens in 2027 at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/monstropolis-d23-2026-every-announcement-glob-theater-harryhausens/) **Published:** August 20, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Monstropolis got its biggest update yet at D23 2026, and Disney finally told us when the city opens its doors to humans.** We were in the room for the reveal, got a look at new concept artwork on the show floor, and saw a handful of the new monster figures up close on display stands. Here is everything confirmed for the new land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Every-Monstropolis-Reveal-From-D23-2026_-Glob-Theater-Harryhausens-and-H.U.M.A.N.-Day-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Every-Monstropolis-Reveal-From-D23-2026_-Glob-Theater-Harryhausens-and-H.U.M.A.N.-Day-1.jpg)**H.U.M.A.N. Day Is Coming in 2027** – Disney confirmed that most of Monstropolis opens next year for H.U.M.A.N. Day, short for Humans Understanding Monsters Are Nice, the in-world event welcoming people into the city for the first time. The Glob Theater’s new show, Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza, the Monsters University Alumni Club, Harryhausen’s, and Scareporium are all set to open in 2027. The suspended door coaster is still under construction with no completion date attached, so it will not be part of that first wave. We first covered the official H.U.M.A.N. Day framework and the Department of Human Relations back in June, when Disney [confirmed the land’s full story and named Harryhausen’s for the first time](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/monstropolis-at-hollywood-studios-gets-official-story-details-and-land-name-confirmed-by-disney/). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/768199173_1070352505456663_5080721621906850368_n-1600x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/768199173_1070352505456663_5080721621906850368_n.png)**Welcome to Monstropolis at the Glob Theater** – The land’s new stage show is called “Welcome to Monstropolis,” hosted by Mike and Sulley, with Sulley bringing a humble, homespun segment and Mike, ever the showman, promising a few surprises of his own. The concept art shown at D23 backs that up. It shows Mike and Sulley performing above a packed house while a purple furry monster, a small horned green creature, and a walking eyeball creature share the stage, and a group of small yellow flying creatures cross a rope line strung between two doors against the Monstropolis skyline. The show’s theme song, “Welcome to Monstropolis,” was written by Disney Legend Randy Newman, marking his first original song written specifically for a theme park. This is the same building we first spotted taking on a new facade back in February, when we called it “The Monstro” while [watching crews strip the old Grand Avenue Theater down to its bones](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/16/new-facade-taking-shape-at-the-monstro-in-monstropolis-hollywood-studios/). It is officially the Glob Theater now. **Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza and the Monsters University Alumni Club** – Monstropolis is getting a quick-service pizza spot called Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza, named for Fear Tech’s six-legged mascot, who has become a fan favorite on both the Fear Tech and Monsters University campuses over the years despite getting “borrowed” by mischievous MU students more than once. Right next door, the Monsters University Alumni Club welcomes human visitors eating at Archie’s, and inside it houses the elite Scarer’s Club, a tribute to the school’s legendary scarers from years past. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_2108590-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_2108590-scaled.jpg)**Harryhausen’s Finally Gets Its Sushi Chef, and We Called It** – This is the reveal we were most excited to see confirmed. Disney showed off new concept art for Harryhausen’s table-service restaurant, including a new Audio-Animatronics figure for the restaurant’s sushi chef, a red, six-armed octopus wearing a white chef’s headband and wielding a knife with practiced ease. If that character sounds familiar, it should. Back in March, we published a deep dive into [the real tribute hidden inside Harryhausen’s name](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/harryhausens-sushi-is-coming-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/), tracing it back to stop-motion legend Ray Harryhausen and identifying the film’s background sushi chef, an octopus missing part of one tentacle known in Pixar lore as the Sixtopus, as the character with the most obvious potential to anchor the restaurant’s theming. Seeing Disney bring that exact idea to life as a full animatronic is exactly the kind of payoff we were hoping for. Michael Hundgen, Vice President of Creative for Walt Disney Imagineering, said the restaurant will offer a menu unlike anything else at Walt Disney World and called it a great spot for a romantic meal, so expect Harryhausen’s to lean into the same date-night setting Mike took Celia to in the film. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcFkg0WTayc/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) **Scareporium and the Rest of the Land** – Human tourists visiting Monstropolis will be able to pick up a souvenir at Scareporium, the land’s new retail shop. Disney did not share extensive new details on the shop’s layout or merchandise focus beyond confirming it opens alongside the rest of the land’s 2027 offerings. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Monstropolis-Horn-2-1125x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Monstropolis-Horn-2.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Monstropolis-Horn-3-1125x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Monstropolis-Horn-3.png)**Building the Neighborhoods of Monstropolis** – A concept art display on the D23 show floor broke the land down by neighborhood for the first time. Old Town Monstropolis anchors the city’s historic core, built around a central clock tower and town square. Frightening Heights leans into a taller, more industrial skyline with brick facades and ornate ironwork. And the Monsters, Incorporated district ties the factory’s iconic scare-floor architecture into the surrounding streets. The display also showed off in-world worldbuilding touches like the Monstropolis Transit Authority and the Department of Human Relations, both stamped with their own seals, reinforcing just how much environmental storytelling Imagineering is packing into this land before guests ever set foot in a queue. **Where Construction Stands** – On the ground, Monstropolis has been moving fast. In July, we tracked [the roller coaster’s structural steel and Harryhausen’s entrance frame taking shape](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/18/monstropolis-hollywood-studios-construction-update-july-2026/) from aerial photos, with the coaster’s supports already reaching the height of its show building. Scott Malwitz, executive creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering, is leading the project’s design direction. No opening date has been given for the coaster itself, so the 2027 wave covers the theater show, both dining locations, and the shop, with the ride following at an unannounced later date. ![Monstropolis Construction Update: Roller Coaster Structure and Harryhausen's Entrance Take Shape at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Monstropolis-FLN-Thumbnail-1600x900.jpg)Monstropolis Construction Update: Roller Coaster Structure and Harryhausen’s Entrance Take Shape at Hollywood StudiosFor more on how we got here, revisit our coverage of [the official H.U.M.A.N. Day story reveal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/monstropolis-at-hollywood-studios-gets-official-story-details-and-land-name-confirmed-by-disney/) and [our latest construction walkthrough](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/18/monstropolis-hollywood-studios-construction-update-july-2026/) > MONSTROPOLIS PHASED OPENING BEGINS 2027 AT HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** D23, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World **Tags:** H.U.M.A.N. Day Confirmed: Monstropolis Opens in 2027 at Hollywood Studios --- ### [El Carrusel de los Animalitos: Every Animal Revealed for the New Carousel at Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/el-carrusel-de-los-animalitos-every-animal-revealed-for-the-new-carousel-at-animal-kingdom/) **Published:** August 20, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney gave the Tropical Americas carousel a real name and a full animal lineup at D23 2026, and out of everything revealed for Disney’s Animal Kingdom this weekend, this is the one we are most excited about.** Here is the new name, every animal confirmed so far, and why a carousel carries more weight at Disney than almost any other ride type. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/El-Carrusel-de-los-Animalitos_-Every-Animal-Revealed-for-the-New-Carousel-at-Animal-Kingdom-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/El-Carrusel-de-los-Animalitos_-Every-Animal-Revealed-for-the-New-Carousel-at-Animal-Kingdom.jpg)**What Is El Carrusel de los Animalitos?** The name translates to “The Carousel of Animals,” and it sits inside Pueblo Esperanza, the town at the heart of Tropical Americas, the land replacing DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We last checked in on this ride in July, when the [roof trusses were just going up](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/27/tropical-americas-carousel-roof-construction-animal-kingdom/) around its steel frame, so seeing it get a full name and character lineup this weekend is a big jump forward. The story goes that the town’s woodcarver built the ride himself, and rather than carving traditional horses, he shaped each figure into an animal pulled from his favorite Disney and Pixar stories. Every figure is designed to look hand-carved from wood, and each one carries its own floral-patterned saddle. **Every Animal Revealed So Far**: Disney shared 21 named figures for the carousel at D23 2026: [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_201958-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_201958-1-scaled.jpg) - Parce the leopard (*Encanto*) - Chispi the capybara (*Encanto*) - Scuttle (*The Little Mermaid*) - Meeko (*Pocahontas*) - Nigel (*Finding Nemo*) - The Great Prince of the Forest (*Bambi*) - Kevin (*Up*) - Pua (*Moana*) - Squirt (*Finding Nemo*) - Simba (*The Lion King*) - Timon (*The Lion King*) - Pascal (*Tangled*) - Heihei (*Moana*) - Eeyore (*Winnie the Pooh*) - Heimlich (*A Bug’s Life*) - Pumbaa (*The Lion King*) - Bambi - Kuzco (*The Emperor’s New Groove*) - Owl (*Winnie the Pooh*) - Kaa (*The Jungle Book*) - Thumper (*Bambi*) **Not Officially on the List Yet** – Disney has said the finished carousel will include 22 figures, but only 21 made this weekend’s official lineup, and a couple of previously teased figures are notably missing from it. Ray from *The Princess and the Frog* and Nala from *The Lion King* both showed up as early maquettes in a video at the Walt Disney Imagineering pavilion on the show floor, but neither one made the official list Disney shared. It is worth keeping an eye on whether they get added back in, get swapped out, or simply have not been confirmed yet. The very first figure revealed for this ride was Kevin from *Up*, all the way back at D23 in 2024, so this project has been in development for a while. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_152126-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_152126-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_152132-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_152132-scaled.jpg)**Why We Can’t Wait for This One** – A carousel might sound like the smallest of the three new Tropical Americas attractions next to a full Indiana Jones adventure and an Encanto dark ride, but at Disney, a carousel carries more history than almost anything else in the parks. Walt Disney used to spend Saturdays with his daughters, Diane and Sharon, at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, and while they rode the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round, Walt sat nearby on a bench eating peanuts. He said later that watching them made him wish there was a place where parents and kids could have fun together, and that idea eventually grew into Disneyland. The actual bench from Griffith Park, along with a restored horse from that same merry-go-round, sits on display today outside Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln on Main Street, U.S.A. A carousel was one of the first rides guests saw when Disneyland opened its gates on July 17, 1955, and it has anchored the center of Fantasyland ever since. Knowing that history, the amount of detail going into El Carrusel de los Animalitos feels less like a simple addition and more like a nod to where all of this actually started. **More From Tropical Americas at D23 2026** – The carousel was not the only headline out of Animal Kingdom this weekend. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Exploration-Awaits-New-Updates-Unearthed-for-Indiana-Jones-1600x900.png)**Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent** – Disney confirmed the name of the land’s Indiana Jones attraction and revealed that Harrison Ford’s actual likeness will be used for the Indy animatronic, a first for any Disney attraction anywhere in the world. The story is set in the 1950s, before the events of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and sends Indy into an ancient Maya temple near a cenote in search of a portal to the underworld. Expect a giant serpent, scorpions, bats, and fire along the way. The ride will take over the show building that previously housed Dinosaur. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Encanto-stairway-1600x900.png)**Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto** – The land’s Encanto attraction also has an official name now. Guests board vehicles designed to look like pieces of Casita furniture brought to life, and the story takes place on the day Antonio receives his gift to talk to animals. Disney says more than 50 species of animals will appear throughout the ride, including a capybara, a toucan, and a donkey, and several of the film’s original cast members are returning to voice their characters. There is no height requirement, which should make this one an easy add for families riding together. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/YETI-Animal-Kingdom-1600x900.png)**The Yeti Is Finally Getting Fixed** – This one is not part of Tropical Americas, but it came out of the same Horizons: A Carousel of Progress presentation and it is too big to leave out. Thomas Mazloum, Chairman of Disney Experiences, confirmed that the Expedition Everest Yeti, stuck for more than a decade in a stationary, strobe-lit stand-in fans nicknamed the Disco Yeti, is being restored to its original moving encounter. Disney gave the Disco Yeti era a proper send-off on stage, with Gloria Gaynor performing “I Will Survive” to close that chapter out. No repair timeline has been announced yet. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Between Magic Kingdom and Epcot, a single day at the parks can turn into a full princess itinerary.** ![Celebrating World Princess Week With Disney and Make-A-Wish](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Celebrating-World-Princess-Week-With-Disney-and-Make-A-Wish-1600x900.jpg)World Princess Week runs through August 23, 2026, and Disney has packed the celebration with new content, a princess concert special, and princess-themed wishes granted with Make-A-Wish. For families planning an actual visit, the parks themselves are where the celebration gets hands-on. Here’s what Disney released this week, plus where to find every princess in person. ## A New Short Film and the Ultimate Concert Celebration The centerpiece of this year’s celebration is a new short film called *Once a Princess, Always a Princess*, directed by photographer and filmmaker Alex Prager and now streaming on Disney+ and YouTube. The story follows two girls in neighboring apartment buildings whose shared love of Disney Princess stories turns into a lifelong friendship, one they eventually pass down to their own daughters. What sets the short apart is how it was actually built. Disney used handcrafted miniature “bigature” castles inspired by *Beauty and the Beast*, *Aladdin*, and *The Little Mermaid*, along with custom character puppets, hand-painted backdrops, and a score performed by a 56-piece live orchestra. Floating carpets and underwater scenes were done with practical effects rather than computer animation, which is a notable choice for a project this size in 2026. Alongside the short film, Disney streamed *[Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/disney-princess-ultimate-concert-celebration-d23-2026/ "Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration Details for Disneyland D23 Day 2026")* live from Disney California Adventure Park, calling it the largest gathering of Disney Princess performing talent ever assembled. The lineup included Brandy, Halle Bailey, Auli’i Cravalho, Catherine Laga’aia, and a run of Disney Legends who originated the singing voices behind the animated films, among them Paige O’Hara as Belle, Jodi Benson as Ariel, Lea Salonga as Jasmine and Mulan, Judy Kuhn as Pocahontas, and Anika Noni Rose as Tiana. Make-A-Wish kids and alumni were seated in the audience for the live show. The concert is now streaming on Disney+ and YouTube, along with a shorter highlight video from the night: ## Disney Princess Consumer Products for World Princess Week Disney Consumer Products rolled out a wide range of Disney Princess merchandise to coincide with the week. Mattel released a lineup of transformation fashion dolls, including an Ariel doll that switches between human and mermaid form. JAKKS Pacific has an interactive “Dance with Me Belle” doll launching this fall that dances alongside kids in three different ways. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Mattel-_-Disney-Princess-Ariel-Human-To-Mermaid-Transforming-Fashion-Doll-614x614-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Pandora-_-Disney-Beauty-and-the-Beast-Enchanted-Rose-Ring-768x1024-1-675x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Jakks-Pacific-_-Disney-Princess-Dance-With-Me-Belle-Feature-Doll-614x614-1.jpg)Pandora added several lab-grown diamond pieces to its Disney line, including an Enchanted Rose Ring inspired by *Beauty and the Beast*, a Tiana Tiara Ring, and a Jasmine Rajah charm. Loungefly released a set of *Tangled*-inspired bags, and Disney Store added a new assortment of Disney Princess costume dresses along with exclusive bedside décor. Disney Publishing is tying in as well, with the number one *New York Times* bestselling fantasy novel *Rootbound: A Tangled Novel* by Margaret Owen from Random House Children’s Books, a recipe collection called *Disney Princess Cookie Party* from Insight Editions, and a new activity book called *Disney Mystery Coloring: Princesses*. ## Where to Meet Disney Princesses at Magic Kingdom Princess Fairytale Hall sits directly behind Cinderella Castle, across the walkway from Prince Charming Regal Carrousel. It runs two queues, and each one leads to a different princess pairing. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20250608_084614-507x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20250608_084710-507x900.jpg)Cinderella and Rapunzel are the two anchors most days, and each is usually paired with a rotating visiting princess. Tiana, Elena of Avalor, and Snow White have all filled that second spot recently, so the lineup can shift depending on the day. Signs outside each queue tell you exactly who you’re about to meet before you commit to a wait. Ariel also greets nearby in her own grotto if you want a third stop in the same corner of Fantasyland. ## Where to Meet Disney Princesses at Epcot’s World Showcase Epcot spreads its princesses out across the pavilions their stories come from, which makes for one of the more relaxed ways to meet several characters in a single loop. Belle and Aurora both greet in the France pavilion. Jasmine meets inside a lamp shop in Morocco. Snow White waits by the wishing well outside the Germany pavilion. Mulan greets in China, often in the gardens or the Great Hall. Anna and Elsa hold a continuous meet-and-greet at the Royal Sommerhus in Norway, which usually draws the longest line of the bunch. None of these require a reservation. They’re standard queue-and-wait meets included with park admission, so a princess loop around World Showcase works well as an afternoon add-on to whatever else is on the day’s plan. Guests who want a guaranteed sit-down visit with several princesses at once can book Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Norway instead, which rotates a group that can include Belle, Ariel, Snow White, and Aurora at the table. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Celebrating World Princess Week With Disney and Make-A-Wish --- ### [Disney Reveals Villains Land, Piston Peak, and EPCOT Updates for Walt Disney World at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/walt-disney-world-d23-2026-announcements/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **We were in the room at the Honda Center for “Horizons: A Carousel of Progress,” the Disney Experiences showcase that closed out [D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/), and Walt Disney World walked away with more news than any other resort on the list.** Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum and host Neil Patrick Harris ran the show, with Imagineers, Disney leaders and a long list of special guests, including Bruce Vaughn, Kevin Feige, Mark Rober, John Stamos, Tig Notaro, Darren Criss, Skylar Astin, Jack McBrayer and Glenn Close, joining them on stage throughout the night. Gloria Gaynor, Los Lobos, Sheryl Crow and Beck performed, and Harrison Ford sent a video message tied to the new Indiana Jones attraction headed to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. ![Disney Reveals Villains Land, Piston Peak, and EPCOT Updates for Walt Disney World at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_191415-1600x900.jpg)Here is what was announced for Walt Disney World Resort specifically: - New details revealed for Villains Land at Magic Kingdom, including two major attractions inspired by Maleficent and the Magic Mirror - New details announced for the Cars expansion at Magic Kingdom, including attraction names Cars Ridge Run Rally and Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along - Updates announced for Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, including a new 1980s scene and the addition of Jamie Lee Curtis and Bryan Cranston as the voices of Mom and Dad - New details revealed for Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom - New details announced for Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto, the first Encanto-themed attraction - New details shared for El Carrusel de los Animalitos in Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom - Announcement that the Yeti will return to life inside Expedition Everest - New details revealed for Monstropolis coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including the new Welcome to Monstropolis theater show and Harryhausen’s restaurant - Announcement that Dreamfinder and Figment will return in a new journey into imagination at EPCOT That is the headline list, but there was more said on stage worth knowing if you are planning around any of these. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_211302-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_211302-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_211417-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_211417-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_211631-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_211631-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_211649-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_211649-scaled.jpg)Magic Kingdom got the biggest share of the night. Villains Land finally has a name, and Imagineering said it will run on a scale comparable to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, with immersive landscapes, dining and shopping built around two headline attractions. The story centers on a corrupted Wishing Well deep in a forest, where Disney’s villains have moved in and built their own lairs. The Maleficent coaster will send riders through an enchanted briar patch surrounding her mountaintop fortress, and Imagineers said it will use ride elements they have never attempted before. The second attraction is a dark ride hosted by the Magic Mirror, and it will feature a full lineup of villains beyond Maleficent, including the Evil Queen and Dr. Facilier. Glenn Close made a surprise appearance in character as Cruella de Vil, and her presence was enough to tease a Cruella-themed corner of the land as well. No opening date has been announced. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_205237-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_205237-scaled.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_204506-1600x900.jpg)Just down the path, the Cars-themed Piston Peak National Park got new attraction names to go with concept art. Cars Ridge Run Rally will send guests climbing mountain trails, cruising through snowy peaks and racing past geysers, with Lightning McQueen and Mater providing commentary from the sidelines. Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along puts the Cars 3 demolition derby champion front and center in her own competition. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_090126-1600x900.jpg)Carousel of Progress is getting its first real update in a long time. The attraction is adding a new 1980s scene, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Bryan Cranston stepping in as the voices of Mom and Dad. That update is set to arrive in late spring 2027. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_201944-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_201944-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_201958-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_201958-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_201625-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_201625-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_201605-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_201605-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_201847-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_201847-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_195350-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_195350-scaled.jpg)Over at Animal Kingdom, Tropical Americas is where most of the new ground is being broken. Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent will send guests into an ancient Maya temple chasing a massive serpent, and it is the attraction tied to Harrison Ford’s video message from the showcase. Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto will be the first attraction built around Encanto, inviting guests into Casita through new rooms built specifically for the ride on Antonio’s gift day. El Carrusel de los Animalitos rounds out the land as a family-friendly carousel experience. Elsewhere in the park, Disney confirmed the Yeti audio-animatronic inside Expedition Everest is getting a full mechanical restoration to bring it back to dynamic motion after years of running in fixed “strobe” mode. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_210628-1600x900.jpg)At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Monstropolis is set to begin opening in 2027. The land will include a new theater show called Welcome to Monstropolis hosted by Mike and Sulley, along with Harryhausen’s restaurant, complete with a sushi chef animatronic, and Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza. Disney Legend Randy Newman wrote an original song for the land, which the company said is the first song he has written specifically for a Disney theme park attraction. ![Spaceship Earth Reimagining and Dreamfinder-Figment Reunion Announced at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Spaceship-Earth-Is-Getting-Reimagined-and-Figment-Is-Getting-Dreamfinder-Back_-The-Big-EPCOT-News-f-1600x850.jpg)Spaceship Earth Reimagining and Dreamfinder-Figment Reunion Announced at D23 2026And at EPCOT, two long-running attractions are finally getting confirmed news. Spaceship Earth is being reimagined for the first time in nearly 20 years, expanding its story from human communication to a broader theme of human connection. Dreamfinder is officially returning to EPCOT alongside Figment for a new journey into imagination, though Disney has not said what form that reunion will take. We covered both of those announcements in detail here: [Spaceship Earth Reimagining and Dreamfinder-Figment Reunion Announced at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/spaceship-earth-reimagining-and-dreamfinder-figment-reunion-announced-at-d23-2026/). Our take on all of it stands the same as when we wrote about EPCOT: we were in the arena at the Honda Center for this one, and a lot of it was mostly song and dance. Several of these reveals came with a name, some concept art and a lot of enthusiasm, but not much else, no opening dates, no construction timelines beyond Carousel of Progress. That said, we are genuinely happy to see this much confirmed activity across all four Walt Disney World parks at once. Villains Land and Piston Peak finally getting real names and attraction details is worth being excited about, and Spaceship Earth getting a confirmed reimagining after almost 20 years matters most to us personally. The Figment and Dreamfinder news is the one still missing its own news. We love that Dreamfinder is coming back, but whether that means a new attraction or just a friend rejoining Figment for meet and greets is still anyone’s guess. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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On the [ESPN App, Verts](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/13/disney-just-added-a-vertical-video-feed-and-it-changes-how-you-find-things-to-watch/ "Disney+ Just Added a Vertical Video Feed and It Changes How You Find Things to Watch") has driven over 1.5 billion minutes of watch time from more than 24 million users since it launched in August 2025. On Disney+, roughly 40% of mobile users have already used Verts since it rolled out in March, with viewers watching more clips per session and using their watchlists more often as a result. ![Disney+ Just Added a Vertical Video Feed and It Changes How You Find Things to Watch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Just-Added-a-Vertical-Video-Feed-and-It-Changes-How-You-Find-Things-to-Watch-1600x900.jpg)Disney+ Just Added a Vertical Video Feed and It Changes How You Find Things to WatchErin Teague, EVP of Product for Disney Entertainment and ESPN, made the case that short-form and long-form content are not competing with each other. “There will never be a replacement for that long-form original content,” she said, framing Verts instead as a companion to the shows and live games fans already watch. Disney is looking at ways to grow Verts further, including creator communities, original short-form series, and podcasts built around it. If you have been following our [D23 2026 hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for the rest of the Disney Experiences showcase news, this is the piece that connects the dots between how Disney is building content and how it expects people to actually watch it. ## Disney+ Is About to Triple Its Local Original Series The panel’s second big reveal was about international content. Disney plans to roughly triple the number of local original series on Disney+ over the next three years, leaning into stories made by local storytellers in the regions they are set in rather than exporting American-made content overseas. Eric Schrier, President of DTC International Originals, Strategic Programming and Emerging Media, said the goal is to give audiences shows that reflect their own culture. “What we’re really looking to do is tell stories for local audiences,” he explained, adding that some of those regional stories have started finding audiences well beyond their home markets. The strategy leans on Hulu’s general entertainment library alongside Disney’s growing slate of local productions. ## ESPN and Disney+ Are Teaming Up on a Bigger, More Personal Sports Push The sports half of the panel focused on how ESPN and Disney+ are combining forces. That includes live streaming, AI-driven personalization, and interactive tools like SportsCenter For You, StreamCenter, and Multiview, all aimed at reaching fans across mobile, web, and TV. Formula E is joining the lineup in December, and select college football games along with College GameDay simulcasts are headed to Disney+ in the U.S. ## Disney+ and ESPN Just Revealed How Your Streaming Feed Is About to Change ![ESPN Joins Disney+ Today! Live Events Plus On-Demand, All on One App](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/EoD-ESPNHub-FINAL-12-3-24-2048x1536-1-1200x900.png)Freddy Rolón, Head of Global Sports and Talent Office at ESPN, pointed to the platform’s international rollout as proof the strategy is working. “ESPN on Disney+ launched in Latin America about two years ago,” he said, noting that Australia, EMEA, and select APAC markets have followed since. None of this is just executive talk. If Verts keeps expanding, expect more short clips and creator content showing up in your Disney+ and ESPN App feeds. If the local originals push holds, expect Disney+ libraries to look noticeably different depending on where in the world you are watching from. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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On stage, Disney Imagineer Ali Rubinstein confirmed that the geodesic sphere is getting a reimagining that will bring the ride’s storyline into the internet age and beyond. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DSC6335-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)The attraction currently traces the history of human communication, from cave paintings to the modern era. Imagineering is broadening that focus to a theme that still feels EPCOT, human connection unmistakably. No opening date, closing date, or specific scene details have been shared yet, but the confirmation alone is the headline. Spaceship Earth has been an opening day fixture at EPCOT since 1982, and it remains one of the most complex ride systems Disney has ever built, with vehicles that spiral up through the sphere before reversing direction to come back down. ## Figment and Dreamfinder Reunite at EPCOT The bigger crowd reaction of the night, though, came at the very end of the showcase. Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum told the audience, “We are taking a new journey into imagination at [EPCOT](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/28/epcot-food-and-wine-2026-is-confirmed-and-three-returning-dishes-already-have-us-excited/) with Dreamfinder and Figment.” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Figment-and-Dreamfinder-1600x900.jpg)Figment never really left. The purple dragon has been doing meet-and-greets in the Imagination! Pavilion, headlining EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts since 2017, and starring on plenty of merchandise, including the popcorn bucket that went viral back in 2022. Dreamfinder is the one making the comeback. He guided guests through the original Journey Into Imagination attraction from 1983 to 1998 before disappearing from the park, and generations of EPCOT fans have been asking for him back ever since. Beyond the reunion itself, Disney has not said what form this new chapter takes. Whether that means a refreshed attraction, a new scene, or simply Dreamfinder joining Figment for meet-and-greets has not been addressed. ![Large Disney-themed stage with purple screens, bright blue lights, and an orchestra pit, audience seated and watching a performance](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_182624-1600x900.jpg)**Our Take** – We were in the building for this one, and it was mostly song and dance. Nothing concrete came with either announcement: no dates, no real plans, no specifics. Some of it felt like a way to quiet the loudest critics and give the crowd something to cheer for rather than actual news. That said, we are happy both of these are officially happening. Spaceship Earth is the one that matters most to us. Going almost 20 years without a real update and finally getting a confirmed reimagining, with a theme that fits where EPCOT has been heading, is worth being excited about even without a timeline yet. The Figment and Dreamfinder news is trickier. We love seeing Dreamfinder come back, but there is no news attached to the news. Is the attraction changing? Is this just Dreamfinder joining Figment for meet-and-greets? Nobody knows yet. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The window display features a poster for [Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/06/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-premiere-date-november-28/) alongside a Minnie Mouse wreath and plaid holiday packaging. Inside, renderings show a Mickey Mouse holiday vignette, a Holiday Ever After branded pajama set on display, and shelves of ornaments and gift items building on the [merchandise collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-loungefly-collection/) Hallmark has been rolling out ahead of the premiere. **When It’s Opening, and How Long It’s Staying** – Hallmark confirmed the pop-up opens in early October and will stay open at Disney Springs through the end of the year, meaning fans will have a window that runs well past the movie’s premiere to shop in person rather than just around launch week. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260816_154251-1600x900.jpg)**The History Behind the Partnership** – The panel featured Stacey Howe (SVP, Licensing & Business Development), Samantha Stephens (Hallmark Historian & Archivist), Cece Merkle (VP, Creative Studios), Theresa McGeehan (VP, Category Strategy & Planning), Lindsay Evans (Studio Editorial Director), and Samantha DiPippo (SVP, Programming & Content Innovation). Much of the session traced the relationship between Hallmark founder J.C. Hall and Walt Disney, who reportedly leaned on each other as sounding boards for new ideas throughout their careers. Framed that way, the Disney Springs pop-up reads less like a one-off marketing tie-in and more like the latest chapter in a friendship between the two companies that goes back decades. **Save the Date for the Premiere** – Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True still premieres November 28 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel, with the film also landing on Hallmark+ the following day. ![Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After Merchandise: Full Loungefly, Vera Bradley, Corkcicle Lineup Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-1600x900.jpg)Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After Merchandise: Full Loungefly, Vera Bradley, Corkcicle Lineup RevealedFor everything else on the movie, the merchandise rollout, and the Disney Springs pop-up, visit our [Hallmark Channel Hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcHlXFpBcJz/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=First%20Look%3A%20Hallmark%27s%20Disney%20Springs%20Pop-Up%20Shop%20Revealed%20at%20D23%202026&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=First%20Look%3A%20Hallmark%27s%20Disney%20Springs%20Pop-Up%20Shop%20Revealed%20at%20D23%202026 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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From a brand new set built around a city that never sleeps to the long-awaited confirmation of a digital version of the game, here is everything that came out of Friday night’s panel at the Anaheim Convention Center.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Every-Disney-Lorcana-TCG-Reveal-From-the-D23-2026-Panel-1600x900.jpg)## Hyperia City Is the Next Disney Lorcana Set The headline reveal of the night was Hyperia City, the next Disney Lorcana TCG set, with a pre-release date of October 16, 2026. The name is a nod to Hyperion Studio, the Walt Disney Studios lot that operated from 1926 to 1940 and is where Mickey Mouse was created. The set introduces a new mechanic called ink drops, one-time bursts of ink power that both heroes and villains can use during play. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DCP-Lorcana-Announcements-D23-26-1600x900.png)Ravensburger showed off five location cards for the set: Land of the Dead – Marigold Bridge, Merlin’s Shop and Smithy – Magical Market, Khan Industries – Greenway Landmark, Institute of Technology – Honey Lemon’s Lab, and Khan Stadium – State of the Art. Those locations sit across four neighborhoods, the Greenway, Old Towne Hyperia, the Marigold District, and City Center. Character glimmers shown at the panel include Minnie Mouse – Urban Visionary, Donald Duck – Taxi Driver, and an Enchanted variant of Mickey Mouse – Best in Town, a card that references the first words Mickey ever spoke on screen, “hot dog!” Reimagined Disney Princess glimmers and Pepita, the alebrije from Coco, also made an appearance. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DCP-Lorcana-Announcements-D23-19-906x1080-1-755x900.png)## Into the Inkdark Brings Collector Boosters and a New Villain-Focused Set Set for release in the first quarter of 2027, Into the Inkdark shifts focus to Disney villains, with Hades taking center stage as players work to unravel his latest scheme. The set also debuts collector boosters, a new pack format with 12 premium foil cards each. Standard Disney Lorcana boosters are not changing, but every set going forward will include a collector booster option alongside them. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DCP-Lorcana-Announcements-D23-3-807x1080-1-673x900.png)Collector boosters introduce a new card rarity called Illustrious, with only six Illustrious cards per set and just 23 serialized copies of each one ever printed. The first reveal, Maleficent – Biding Her Time, was illustrated by Kendall Hale and doubles as a callback to the very first Disney Lorcana card ever revealed, back at D23 2022. Collector boosters will be sold exclusively at Ravensburger Play Hub stores, the Ravensburger online store, and select Disney locations starting with Into the Inkdark. ## Cosmic Quest Sends Lorcana Into Space ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DCP-Lorcana-Announcements-D23-31-1600x900.png)Ravensburger also gave fans a first look at Cosmic Quest, a set slated for spring 2027 that trades the Inklands for a galaxy-spanning adventure. Cosmic-themed glimmers were teased, including Ariel reimagined in an astrosuit. ## A Digital Disney Lorcana Game Is Finally in the Works The panel closed with the announcement fans have wanted since the game was first revealed at D23 2022: a digital version of Disney Lorcana TCG is officially in development for desktop and mobile. Elaine Chase, Ravensburger’s Head of TCGs, said the goal is to let fans enjoy the game’s artwork and storytelling wherever they are logged in, and pointed to the Lorcana community as one of the most welcoming in gaming. Fans can sign up at DisneyLorcana.com/digital to be notified when testing begins. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DCP-Lorcana-Announcements-D23-32-1600x900.png)## Beauty and the Beast Joins the Curator’s Collection This Fall The next entry in Ravensburger’s Curator’s Collection line, which launched earlier this year with the Heroines Edition, is a Beauty and the Beast Edition arriving this October at select Disney locations. The timing lines up with the film’s 35th anniversary this fall. The collection features six new glimmers with artwork inspired by the film’s stained glass motifs, including Belle – Hidden Archer, Beast – Tragic Hero, Lumiere – Fiery Friend, Mrs. Potts – Enchanted Teapot, Gaston – Intellectual Powerhouse, and a “Be Our Guest” song card. ## Books, Parks, and Cruises Ravensburger also announced Disney Lorcana TCG: A Visual Guide Through the Magical Realm, a companion art book arriving February 1, 2027 and available for preorder at the Ravensburger Store booth throughout D23 weekend. Alongside it, D23 attendees got first access to Quest of Wonders: An Illumineer’s Lorebook, an in-world novel that expands the game’s lore. Every copy comes with an exclusive Pegasus promo card, and anyone who buys it during D23 weekend also gets a themed bookmark. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-DCP-Lorcana-Announcements-D23-25-1078x1080-1-898x900.png)On the parks side, Disney Lorcana TCG is returning to EPCOT International Festival of the Arts in 2027, and for the first time ever, Figment will appear on his own Lorcana card as part of the festival’s exclusive lineup. Ravensburger also confirmed the game’s Collection Quests are expanding across the Disney Cruise Line fleet starting in 2027. ## Available Now at D23 2026 For fans on site, the show floor includes a virtual queue for the 2026 D23 Collection, a curated set of glimmers and artwork that also includes an early Hyperia City card featuring Héctor Rivera from Coco. Also available is the Winnie the Pooh – Hunny Wizard Premium Foil Playmat, timed to Pooh’s 100th anniversary. Competitive players can catch the live Disney Lorcana tournament on the D23 show floor, where 128 players are competing for the first invite to the Disney Lorcana Challenge ’26–’27 North American Championship. The Challenge Championship Qualifier streams on twitch.tv/DisneyLorcana starting Saturday, August 15 at 10 a.m. PT. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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We’ll be updating this article live with every reveal as it happens. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Horizons-1600x900.jpg)Huge ending! Journey Into Imagination at Epcot is being refurbished, with the return of Figment and Dream finder! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000058039-1600x900.jpg)Next great phase of Disneyland, is a crowd favorite. Tomorrowland is being updated, we dont know how or what. Villains Land has an official name…um… Villains Land! Magic Kingdom Once upon a time, someone made an evil wish here – a wish so evil it corrupted the stone and broke open the structure, spreading the Well’s poisoned magic throughout the forest. The first is an exhilarating coaster experience, where you will come face-to-face with the Mistress of All Evil herself, Maleficent. You’ll race through enchanted briar surrounding her frightening mountaintop fortress – if you’re feeling brave enough to answer her invitation. There’s a second headlining attraction of Villains Land: a dark ride, featuring a whole array of your favorite Disney Villains – hosted by the Magic Mirror. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000058014-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000058009-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000058008-1600x900.jpg)Welcome to Monstropolis! The first song Randy Newman wrote for a theme Park, which is also the name if the new show in the Glob Theatre at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! BTW, Monstropolis opens Next Year! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057990-1600x900.jpg)New Cars Attraction names have been announced for Piston Peak National Park. Cars Ridge Run Rally. Making its public debut, the second attraction coming to Piston Peak was announced: Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057975-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057973-1600x900.jpg)We previously wrote about the changes coming to [Tokyo Disney](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/12/tokyo-disneylands-tomorrowland-is-getting-two-new-attractions-in-2027/ "Tokyo Disneyland’s Tomorrowland Is Getting Two New Attractions in 2027")! Jared Bush is out here to talk all things Encanto and Tropical Americas! The new attraction will be called “Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto” Voice actors from Disney Animation’s Encanto return to Casita to lend their voices, including Stephanie Beatriz, Jessica Darrow, and Diane Guerrero, playing the roles of Mirabel, Luisa, and Isabella, respectively. A behind-the-scenes video of them recording was shared for the crowd, with Jessica explaining that “it’s sort of a perfect film to take all these colors and excitement out of and allow audiences to immerse themselves in it.” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057926-1600x900.jpg)El Carousel De Los Animalitos is the name of the brand new Disney Animal Carousel! Featuring over 20 Disney Animals such as Hei Hei, Kevin, Kuzco, Bambi, Pumbaa, Meeko, Scuttle, Squirt, Pua, Heimlich, and more! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057923-1-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057918-1600x900.jpg)We are back to Walt Disney World, with Michael Hundgen, and Chris Betty. Harrison Ford will be the face of the character on the new attraction Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tropical Americas! Hundgen and Chris Beatty revealed a treasure trove of announcements about everyone’s favorite hero with a snake grudge. The attraction will live in the vibrant, lush new land of Tropical Americas, and includes revolutionary Audio-Animatronics figures, an original storyline, and one grand escapade that transports guests into the world of the ancient Maya alongside Indiana Jones, in a way that only Animal Kingdom could. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057913-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057911-1600x900.jpg)Next up, John Stamos with Kevin Fiege, and Imagineer Bret Strong with musical guest Los Lobos! First major news is Avengers Campus two new attractions will be opening in 2028! Plus the original voices, Captain Marvel, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and more are returning. When the new attraction officially debuts at California Adventure, you’ll be welcomed to Avengers Infinity Defense as new recruits, where your journey begins with a pre-mission briefing from Ms. Marvel, played by Iman Vellani. “The fun part about Avengers Infinity Defense is how we get to use every single trick in the Imagineering book – and inventing some new ones – to create this attraction.” You’ll travel to iconic locations like Asgard, Wakanda, and New York City, next to heroes you’ve come to know and love, while (spoiler alert!) coming face to face with King Thanos himself. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057899-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057887-1600x900.jpg)To say goodbye to Disco Yeti at Expedition Everest in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Gloria Gaynor is singing “I Will Survive”. “We’re bringing the Yeti back to life inside Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057880-1600x900.jpg)Two major Disney World news! The Yeti is coming back! Spaceship Earth will be updated! A re-imagineered Spaceship Earth will be coming to EPCOT, bringing the attraction into the internet age and beyond. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057868-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057888.png)Heading to Disneyland Paris. Space Mountain is going OG, with original soundtrack! Hyper Space Mountain will close in 2027 and Soace Mountain will become: ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057846-1600x900.jpg)Neil has announced two updates to Carousel of Progress! First, it will open in Spring of 2027. The new voices of Mom & Dad will be done by Jamie Lee Curtis and Bryan Cranston. Kicking off the Horizons: A Carousel of Progress (perfect name for a show!), host Neil Patrick Harris told the crowd at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event that two new voice additions would be joining the show, stepping into the iconic roles of mom and dad. Disney Legend Jamie Lee Curtis and Emmy-winning actor Bryan Cranston pick up the mantle as the attraction is updated for a new generation of fans. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057841-1600x900.jpg)Leslie Iwerks has joined the stage and announced a second season of The Imagineering Story! Coming in early 2028. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057822-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057805-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057803-1600x900.jpg)Thomas has brought out the head of Walt Disney Imagineering, Bruce Vaughn! He is talking about some of the Disney legends at Imagineering. ![Stage backdrop with a collage of portrait photos above a live orchestra performing on a theater stage.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057793-1600x900.jpg)![Stage with a curved orange-lit backdrop and a castle image on a large screen; two men in black jackets stand at each side, smiling, with an audience below.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057790-1600x900.jpg)Neil’s first guest is Thomas Mazloum, Chairman, Disney Experiences. Who is going over the past 2 years of accomplishments. Thanking Cast Members? Over 100k of them! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057781-1600x900.jpg)Updated 7:22 Pm – Neil Patrick Harris has kicked off the evening with a song and dance about audio-animatronics. Tig Nataro had joined him along with other celebrities. 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Bigger than the X-Men reveal. Kingdom Hearts, the video game franchise that has spent over two decades building one of gaming’s most devoted fan bases, is finally getting an original television series. ![Kingdom Hearts Anime Series Greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Kingdom-Hearts-Anime-Series-Greenlit-for-Disney-Channel-and-Disney-1600x900.jpg)“Kingdom Hearts” (working title) is an original anime series greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+, developed in partnership with series creator Tetsuya Nomura and the creative team at Square Enix. The series reimagines the Kingdom Hearts universe with a new story, rather than adapting the games beat for beat, while keeping the characters that built the franchise’s fan base over the years. Disney made the announcement live during the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23 2026. Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family, said the goal is a series that stays close to Nomura’s involvement while giving fans a new way into a world they already know from the games. The series joins a growing lineup of original animated shows for Disney+, alongside Dragon Striker, Phineas and Ferb, Big City Greens, and the upcoming Messi and the Giants, Warrior Cats, and Journey. No premiere date, voice cast, or episode count has been announced yet. Kingdom Hearts has never had a straightforward path to mainstream recognition outside its own fan base, mostly because the games themselves ask a lot of new players before the story starts to click. A series gives Disney a much lower bar of entry, and judging by the reaction in the room last night, there’s a massive audience already waiting for it. It wasn’t the only Kingdom Hearts moment of the night either. Earlier in the same showcase, Disney & Pixar Games and Square Enix confirmed that KINGDOM HEARTS IV will include a world inspired by Coco, and the gasp that went through the Honda Center when that Coco-style world was teased was its own moment entirely. Two Kingdom Hearts reveals in one night, and both landed. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/VIA_D23_16x9_DCD-1600x900.jpg)An anime series with Nomura directly involved is about as close to a guarantee of tonal accuracy as this franchise could get. It also signals that Disney sees Kingdom Hearts as a property worth building beyond the games, not just something to license out. For a franchise built on crossing Disney and Square Enix’s biggest characters into one story, a television series is the most natural next step Disney could take. 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One second you’re watching Bart Simpson needle Dana Walden, the next you’re staring down a teaser for the next Avengers movie, and twenty minutes later Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel are singing you into a Frozen 3 reveal. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa opened its 2026 run in Anaheim with Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro telling the crowd that nearly half a million people were in Disney’s parks and on its ships at that very moment, before handing the stage over for more than two hours of trailers, casting reveals, and surprise appearances. [Here’s everything that came out of it](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/14/disney-entertainment-showcase-live-blog-d23-2026/). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/D23-2026_-Every-Announcement-From-Disneys-Entertainment-Showcase-in-Anaheim-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/D23-2026_-Every-Announcement-From-Disneys-Entertainment-Showcase-in-Anaheim.jpg)## Disney Dana Walden, President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company, opened the Disney portion of the show alongside Bart Simpson himself, teasing the upcoming Simpsons movie ahead of its September 3, 2027 theatrical release. Out of everything in the two-hour show, this was the one that got the loudest unscripted laugh out of us. It didn’t try to be a big emotional swing; it just let Bart be Bart, and the room ate it up. Oscar winner Anne Hathaway, who will be inducted as a Disney Legend this Sunday, spoke about what the Disney family has meant to her career going back to The Princess Diaries. From there, Lilo took the stage looking for Stitch, who showed up on the big screen with a new pink co-star named Angel to confirm Lilo & Stitch 2 is heading into production in Hawaiʻi later this year under returning director Chris Sanders. It opens in theaters May 26, 2028. We’ll be honest, the reveal leaned a little heavier on cute than we expected for a sequel to a film that grossed over a billion dollars by playing its emotional beats straight, but the Hawaiʻi production news is the real headline here for anyone tracking the franchise. The Bluey Movie got its first teaser trailer and poster, complete with a stadium-wide game of Keepy Uppy using giant red balloons. The CG-animated film follows Bluey and her family through one big, surprising day, and arrives in theaters August 6, 2027, from creator Joe Brumm, Ludo Studio, and BBC Studios. Fans tracking every Bluey reveal can follow our full [Bluey coverage hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/bluey) for updates as more details land. Ice Age: Boiling Point brought Queen Latifah and Denis Leary onstage to introduce a clip featuring Scrat, Baby Scrat, and a new prehistoric cousin called Jurassic Scrat. The dinosaur-and-lava adventure sends the full herd into uncharted corners of the Lost World and releases exclusively in theaters February 5, 2027. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_204906-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_204906-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_204407-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_204407-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_204112-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_204112-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_204101-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_204101-scaled.jpg)Kathryn Hahn introduced the live-action Tangled, with a taped message from Rapunzel and Flynn Rider actors Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim filming on location in Spain. Michael Gracey directs, and the film also adds Diego Luna, Caitríona Balfe, Elliot Cowan, and twins Patrick and Hugo McPherson to the cast. Tangled opens March 31, 2028. Hahn then brought out Disney Legend Jon Favreau to screen a clip from Oswald, a live-action and animated hybrid series built around Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, premiering February 17, 2027, exclusively on Disney+. ## Pixar Animation Studios Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter walked through a packed slate. First came an exclusive first look at Incredibles 3, directed by Peter Sohn and releasing June 16, 2028. Next, Docter confirmed Coco 2 is bringing back villain Ernesto de la Cruz, with Benjamin Bratt returning to voice him, sending a teenage Miguel back to the Land of the Dead. Original director Lee Unkrich and co-director Adrian Molina both return, and the film debuts in theaters in November 2029. Alongside that news, Disney & Pixar Games and Square Enix confirmed KINGDOM HEARTS IV will include a Coco-inspired world, targeting a late 2027 release window. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_195539-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_195539-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_195153-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_195153-scaled.jpg)Docter then unveiled a brand-new original film called Ghost Market, set at a small Oʻahu plate lunch shop that serves spirits caught between life and death. Directed by Trevor Jimenez and Jesse Andrews, it’s dated for a March 2028 theatrical release. Closing out Pixar’s segment was Gatto, an animated adventure following a black cat named Nero navigating Venice’s criminal underworld, from Luca director Enrico Casarosa and producer Andrea Warren. Gatto opens March 5, 2027. ## 20th Century Studios Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow returned to the stage as Romy and Michele to announce Romy & Michele 2, directed by Tim Federle and also starring Alan Cumming, Camryn Manheim, and Keegan-Michael Key. It debuts exclusively on Hulu in 2027. ## Marvel Studios Marvel’s segment opened with Paul Bettany and James Spader alongside Kevin Feige to debut the trailer for VisionQuest, the Disney+ series closing out the trilogy that began with WandaVision and Agatha All Along. It arrives October 14, 2026, and follows a rebooted Vision on the run with a mysterious boy who may be his son. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Hayley Atwell joined Feige to debut a new look at Avengers: Doomsday ahead of its December 18, 2026 release, with tickets now on sale through Fandango. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the film pulls heroes from three separate universes into a single collision course. Marvel closed with the first look at an untitled X-Men film, bringing Sadie Sink back as Jean Grey and adding Kit Connor as Scott Summers, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, and Maya Boyd as Storm, with Adam Driver confirmed via video as Nathaniel Milbury. Jake Schreier directs, and it opens May 5, 2028. Insomniac Games also debuted a new trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine, landing on PlayStation 5 September 15. ## Lucasfilm Lucasfilm President Dave Filoni brought out Rosario Dawson, Hayden Christensen, and Eman Esfandi to debut the Season 2 teaser for Ahsoka, premiering January 20, 2027, exclusively on Disney+. The new season follows Ahsoka and Sabine Wren as their friends face down Grand Admiral Thrawn back home. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_211547-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_211547-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_211906-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_211906-scaled.jpg)Director Shawn Levy brought Ryan Gosling onstage, who arrived in a callback Mickey Mouse Club jacket, to screen a teaser for Star Wars: Starfighter. The film follows a rogue pulled into a dangerous chase across the galaxy, also starring Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, and Amy Adams, and opens in theaters May 28, 2027. Both stories add to what’s already a big year for the franchise, and we’re tracking every update on our [Star Wars coverage hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/star-wars). ## Walt Disney Animation Studios Hosts Ginnifer Goodwin and Ke Huy Quan, joined by Chief Creative Officer Jared Bush, confirmed Zootopia 3 is officially in early development, following a custom sequence shown exclusively in the room. No release date yet. Bush also revealed a new original feature called Clay, currently in production, with Kieran Culkin voicing lead character Flip. Set in a magical forest, the story follows Flip as he’s unwillingly assigned to mentor a ball of clay named Mushy. Fawn Veerasunthorn directs, and it hits theaters in 2028. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_213017-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_213017-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_213124-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_213124-scaled.jpg)Disney’s Hexed, arriving November 25, 2026, added major cast news. Walton Goggins joins as a three-eyed cat named Beef Roger Crummchuk, and two-time Oscar winner Jodie Foster joins as the film’s antagonist, Queen Celeste. Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones remain attached as Billie and her mother, Alice. The night closed with Frozen 3 cast members Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel performing a new version of “Frozen Heart,” and Josh Gad debuting a new song for Olaf called “Ooooh, Samantha.” The segment ended with new animation of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven, teasing a new villainess whose powers rival Elsa’s. Jennifer Lee and Trent Correy direct Frozen 3, and it opens November 24, 2027. This was the moment the roller coaster comparison really clicked for us. The room went from a comedy bit to a full musical number to a villain tease inside about ten minutes, and it was the strongest closing stretch of the night. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_214047-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_214047-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_215039-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_215039-scaled.jpg)## Disney Entertainment Television The show opened with a Mandy Moore-choreographed dance number featuring the Dancing with the Stars pros before D’Amaro’s remarks. From there, Percy Jackson and the Olympians debuted its Season 3 teaser, themed around the “Titan’s Curse” storyline, with Ming-Na Wen and Andra Day joining star Walker Scobell. Season 3 arrives on Disney+ November 20, 2026. Disney Channel and Disney+ greenlit Kingdom Hearts (working title), an original anime series developed with series creator Tetsuya Nomura and produced with Square Enix. National Geographic debuted the trailer for LION, a four-year documentary following a real pride and a cub named Kio, premiering August 19 on National Geographic and streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Joe, Nick, and Kevin Jonas introduced a live performance from Camp Rock 3, now streaming on Disney+. ## Disney Theatrical Group Disney Theatrical Group confirmed its stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman will open at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End in spring 2027, following a sold-out run at The Bristol Hippodrome. Oliver Tompsett, Samantha Barks, and Malinda Parris, who performed at the showcase, are confirmed for the West End cast. ## More From The Show Floor Away from the Honda Center, Disney and Formula 1 extended their “Fuel the Magic” partnership through 2028, adding a full new season to the collaboration. Mundo Pixar Experience, billed as the largest immersive Pixar experience anywhere, announced its first U.S. tour launching in 2027, following stops in the U.K., Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Belgium, Seoul, and Tokyo. Disney also spotlighted its ongoing work with Make-A-Wish across the event, including the VoluntEARS Pavilion and the Fuel the Magic booth. Daytime programming at the Anaheim Convention Center included panels on Bob’s Burgers and The Simpsons, anniversary celebrations for Enchanted and Beauty and the Beast, deep dives on Disney Lorcana and Disney Pin Trading, and a Disney Rewind Concert featuring Disney Legends Jodi Benson and Bill Farmer alongside incoming Legend Susan Egan. ## What’s Next ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_212714-1600x900.jpg)D23 2026 continues with a full second day of panels and shopping at the Anaheim Convention Center, leading into the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at the Honda Center, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. That panel is expected to focus on what’s ahead for the parks, and we’ll have it covered live. Keep up with every reveal from the weekend on our [D23 2026 hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Expect surprise appearances, first looks at upcoming film and television projects, and major announcements across Disney’s movies, streaming, and games. We’ll be updating this article live as it happens. ![Disney Entertainment Showcase Live Blog: D23 2026 Honda Center Updates](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Entertainment-1600x900.jpg)If you missed our [earlier coverage of the showroom floor](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/14/d23-2026-day-1-live-blog/), please check it out. Tonight should be amazing. Marvel, Star Wars, Disney+…who knows? ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057457-1600x900.jpg)Zootopia 3 is officially in the works. Gary and Judy will return! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057452-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057427-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057423-1600x900.jpg)Star Wars Rosario Dawson brings us the new trailer for Ahsoka Season 2, bringing out Vader himself, Hayden Christiansen. Followed by Ryan Gosling and Starfighter! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057412-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057410-1600x900.jpg)The X-Men cast is here. Announced Adam Driver is joining the cast. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057385-1600x900.jpg)Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr are here! Doomsday trailer is now playing. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057367-1600x900.jpg)Here we go! MARVEL! Kevin Feige is here to talk about what’s coming! Starting with VisionQuest! Coming to Disney+, October 15th. Ultron is back! New teaser is being shown! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057338-1600x900.jpg)and then she goes into introducing Jon Favreau! Who introduced Oswald! Coming to Disney+ as a three-part series. All 2D animation used! February 2027. ![Blue banner with gold text reading 'ONLY IN THEATERS' and release date 'MARCH 31, 2028'; a warm-lit lantern on the right side.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057331-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057326-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057327-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057328-1600x900.jpg)Katherine Hahn first look at Mother Gothel! TANGLED! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057286-1600x900.jpg)Queen Latifah and Dennis Leary are now out talking Ice Age: Boiling Point Feb 5th, 2027. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057272-1600x900.jpg)First teaser trailer for The Bluey Movie, coming Aug 6th, 2027! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057240-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057253-1600x900.jpg)Percy Jackson Season 3 November 20th, 2026. Followed by The Jonas Brothers are on stage talking about Camp Rock 3! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057234-1600x900.jpg)Romy and Michele 2! Just announced, and they are now Disney Princesses! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057229-1600x900.jpg)The Walt Disney Studios is up next, and they dropped Lilo & Stitch 2… ANGEL! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057215-1-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057213-1600x900.jpg)Spring 2027 is Pixar’s Gatto! Spring of 2028 will bring Pixar into the Ghost Market! ![Stage reveal showing 'Kingdom Hearts The Series Coming Soon' with a warrior illustration on a large screen and audience in front of the stage.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057208-1600x900.jpg)![Stage performance with dancers in skeleton costumes under pink and purple lights; dark foreground silhouettes with glowing yellow eyes.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057182-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057184-1600x900.jpg)Disney Dropping Kingdom Hearts 4 News! COCO is coming to KH4! Plus, a brand new series! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057174-1-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057176-1600x900.jpg)Coco 2 Announced for November 2029! The voice of Ernesto De La Cruz is here! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057171-1600x900.jpg)Pete Doctor introduces Incredibles 3 coming in 2028! This will highlight the kids! Kids are sneaking out at night, and cannot control Jack-Jack! New Threat – Supervillain unnamed atm. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057168-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057168-scaled.jpg)7:47 PM – Alan Bergman comes out after The Simpsons clips! Little-known fact: young animator joined Pixar almost joined The Simpsons. Pete Doctor! [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057150-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057150-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057156-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057156-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057154-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057154-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057152-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057152-1600x900.jpg)Bart Simpson is brought on by Dana to introduce Rough sketches of The Simpsons Movie! [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057144-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057144-scaled.jpg)Dana Walden is brought out by Ms Hathaway! [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057142-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057142-scaled.jpg)7:37 – Disney Legend Anne Hathaway is brought out by Josh! She is a fan just like everyone in this room! Star of Devil Wears Prada 1 and 2! She is working hard to make Princess Diaries 3 correct! OH! She will become a Disney Legend on Sunday! [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057113-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057113-scaled.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057130-1600x900.jpg)7:30 PM – Ke Huy Quan and Ginnifer Goodwin open the show, introducing Josh D’Amaro! Josh is talking about how the fans are the most important part of The Walt Disney Company! How he is always interacting with him. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057108-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057108-scaled.jpg)Disney opens with a massive song and dance number medley of Disney songs! Dancers in the audience! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057073-1600x900.jpg)7:20 – wasting time doing the wave, calling random names. But we did get our low light warnings! We should be starting any moment now! Oh and wifi is spotty! Wouldn’t have it any other way! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000057049-1600x900.jpg)6:30 PM – And go! We are inside the Honda Center. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Tonight’s Honda Center headliner is the Disney Entertainment Showcase, covering film, television, streaming, and games.** Follow that live blog separately once it kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ![D23 2026 Day 1 Live Blog: Real-Time Updates from the Anaheim Convention Center](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/D23-Day-1-1600x900.jpg)**Once the show starts this Friday, we will be live blogging everything! We are getting all our posts ready for you to follow along. Bookmark this page and come back Friday at 12 EST/ 9 PDT.** We are now Live [here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/14/disney-entertainment-showcase-live-blog-d23-2026/)! For the Entertainment Panel! Updated 3:15 PM – We sat down with Greg Tito, Director of Communications for Trading Card Games at Ravensburger, at the Lorcana booth during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 in Anaheim. In this interview, Greg shares details on upcoming Lorcana releases, including the new cooperative game Illumineer’s Quest: The Great Hunny Rescue, available October 2, 2026, and Quest of Wonders: An Illumineer’s Lorebook, hitting stores September 1. He also reflects on how far Lorcana has come since its debut at the first expo back in 2022. If you’re a Lorcana collector or just discovering the game, this one covers what’s coming next straight from the source. Updated 1:35 PM – Disney Imagineering just showed a first look inside the brand new Cabins coming to [Disney Lakeshore Lodge](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/disney-lakeshore-lodge-walt-disney-world-2027/ "Disney Lakeshore Lodge: Every Update on Walt Disney World’s Newest Resort") in 2027! > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcCJck-htiy/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Updated 1:30 PM – Jon Favreau is visiting “Imagineering: Horizons” Pavilion at D23 Event 2026 today! > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DcCK1QtgaZL/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Okay, we may have signed up and gotten a paddle for the Heritage Auctions The Disney Experiences Auction Sunday – Rare and Remarkable Finds! [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056899-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056899-1600x900.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056904-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056904-1600x900.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056905-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056905-1600x900.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056910-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056910-1600x900.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056909-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056909-1600x900.jpg)Lorcana has the Collection Quest going on all weekend at D23! Missing a card to finish? Guests are doing “Take a penny, leave a penny!” [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056891-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056891-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056890-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056890-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056893-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056893-scaled.jpg)Updated 9:40 – 40 minutes after opening and lines are forming everywhere. Check out the Heinz and Magic The Gathering entrances. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056881-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056881-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056882-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056882-scaled.jpg)Updated 9:15 am PST: Showroom floor is now open. Lets take a took at our first impressions of getting inside. There are reported long lines coming in. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056802-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056802-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056809-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056809-scaled.jpg)New stuff on the showroom floor! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056880-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056879-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056827-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056825-1600x900.jpg)**Updated 8:00 AM –** There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow at the Walt Disney Imagineering Pavilion. DIsney has stated they have gone beyond the horizons into the next phase. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Tropical-Americas-Carousel-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Tropical-Americas-Carousel.jpg)We got a first look at some of the new Disney characters that will be carved into wood for the new Carousel coming to Tropical Americas [![Left panel shows a puppet donkey with a large orange toucan beak perched on its head, set on a stage. Middle panel features a colorful painted wooden bench and toy piano. Right panel displays a bright, multi-colored wooden couch and cabinet against a dark backdrop.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Encanto-Ride-Vehicles-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Encanto-Ride-Vehicles.jpg)The ride vehicle coming to the new Encanto Attraction at Tropical Americas, along with the first audio-animatronic. [![A detailed miniature mountain village diorama with trees, rocky cliffs, and winding roads and buildings across a desert-like landscape.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260813_174746-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260813_174746-scaled.jpg)[![Wide view of a miniature amusement-park town with wooden buildings, trees, and tiny cars scattered around](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260813_175857-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260813_175857-1-scaled.jpg)[![Colorful miniature amusement park scene with toy cars on a water-splash track and a green-roofed water tower in the foreground.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260813_175903-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260813_175903-scaled.jpg)A massive look at the new Piston Peak, including a new attraction that is under construction in the Magic Kingdom at Walt DIsney World. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Carousel-of-Progress-1600x900.jpg)Here is a closer look at the refurbishment happening to [Carousel of Progress](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/06/carousel-of-progress-closed-refurbishment-2026/ "Disney World’s Carousel of Progress Shuts Down Until 2027"). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** D23, Fantasy Land News **Tags:** D23 Live Blog --- ### [Hallmark Channel's Aussie at Heart Is Full of Chemistry and Queensland Charm - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/14/hallmark-channels-aussie-at-heart-is-full-of-chemistry-and-queensland-charm-review/) **Published:** August 14, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** Hallmark Channel’s 25th Birthday celebration wraps up with the premiere of Aussie at Heart on August 15th at 8/7c. We are going to Queensland, Australia, on this adventure. This movie stars Rhiannon Fish and Daniel Lissing as Samara and Nate. Samara, a former lawyer now event planner, reunites with Nate, her ex‑coworker and rival, to plan a couple’s anniversary in Queensland and begin to confront their past and fall for each other. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hallmark-Channels-Aussie-at-Heart-Is-Full-of-Chemistry-and-Queensland-Charm-Review-1600x900.jpg)Hallmark fans have come to rely on Rhiannon Fish to star in destination adventure movies, and this is no different. It’s always a treat when we get to hear Daniel Lissing speaking in his native accent. The movie relies on the rivals-to-lovers trope that we see a lot of on Hallmark Channel. It relies on chemistry, and Fish and Lissing have this. The natural banter, the mix of annoyance and unresolved tension, and then the swoon all work for Aussie at Heart. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aussie2.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aussie1.webp)Aussie at Heart is directed by Colin Budds. Budds also directed one of my favorite Hallmark movies from earlier this year, A Melbourne Match. Ansley Gordon and Sophie Tilson are the writers of Aussie at Heart. Ansley Gordon has previously written Hallmark movies such as Love Under the Mistletoe, **[A Royal Setting](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/29/jen-lilley-sparkles-in-return-to-hallmark-channels-a-royal-setting-review/ "Jen Lilley Sparkles In Return To Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Royal Setting’ – Review")**, and Melt My Heart this Christmas. Sophie Tilson was a producer on**[ A Melbourne Match](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/01/how-did-we-rank-hallmark-channels-winter-escape-2026-movies/ "How Did We Rank Hallmark Channel’s Winter Escape 2026 Movies?")**. Aussie at Heart was a delightful escape to the beautiful scenery of Queensland. I’m a fan of the movies where the scenery shines. This is no different. Rhiannon Fish and Daniel Lissing have an easy chemistry, and it works. If you are a fan of either actor, you will be happy. Rhiannon just knows how to do destination movies. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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The headline draw is a crate from S.E.A.’s own archives, unopened for at least a century, that neither Imagineering nor the Society says it has looked inside. It is a fun reveal on its own, but the timing and the partner make us want to ask why. Follow our complete [D23 2026 hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) for coverage of both panels as they happen. We will be live blogging all three days! ![Society of Explorers and Adventurers Teaming Up With Imagineering at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Why-Is-the-Society-of-Explorers-and-Adventurers-Teaming-Up-With-Imagineering-at-D23-2026_-1600x900.jpg) ## S.E.A. Is Usually Background Lore, Not the Main Event S.E.A. has quietly connected Disney Parks storytelling for years, showing up in the DNA of Tokyo DisneySea, the Skyliner gondola stations, Jungle Skipper Canteen, and other pockets around Walt Disney World and Disneyland without ever getting its own spotlight panel. That is what makes this year different. Imagineering does not usually dedicate D23 stage time to the connective tissue between attractions. It dedicates stage time to attractions themselves. A S.E.A.-branded panel, on its own, is a signal that the Society is being positioned for something bigger than nostalgia. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Society-of-Explorers-and-Adventurers-Teaming-Up-With-Imagineering-at-D23-2026-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Society-of-Explorers-and-Adventurers-Teaming-Up-With-Imagineering-at-D23-2026-1-1600x900.jpg) ## Could This Be Tied to the New Indiana Jones Ride at Tropical Americas? Here is where we have to be careful, because officially, Indiana Jones has never been part of S.E.A. canon. The Society’s roster is entirely Disney-original characters. But the timing lines up in a way that is hard to ignore. Disney has said the Tropical Americas Indiana Jones attraction, reusing the former DINOSAUR ride system, will carry an original story built specifically for Animal Kingdom rather than a copy of Disneyland’s Temple of the Forbidden Eye. An original story leaves Imagineering room to build new connections that did not exist before, and Animal Kingdom’s own design history already leans into an explorer’s ethos going back to Joe Rohde’s original vision for the park. If Imagineering wanted a natural home for its first real crossover between Indy and the Society, a newly written Animal Kingdom attraction is about as clean an opportunity as it gets. The bigger reveal for Tropical Americas is expected the very next day, August 15, at the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase. That is not a coincidence we can prove, but it is one worth noticing. A mystery artifact panel the day before the biggest Animal Kingdom update in two years has the shape of a table-setter, whether or not the crate itself turns out to matter. ## Why Now? ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sea-1600x900.jpg)That is the real question. S.E.A. has been available to spotlight at any D23 for years and Imagineering never has. Doing it now, the same weekend Tropical Americas is expected to get its most detailed reveal since 2024, suggests Imagineering wants fans thinking about the Society’s world before they see whatever comes next for the Indiana Jones attraction. We do not know what is in that crate. Neither does Imagineering, according to them. But this is exactly the kind of nostalgic, storytelling-forward setup that Disney fans live for, and we will be watching closely on August 14 and 15 to see if the two panels end up talking to each other. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey, pulled straight from his role in Fantasia, will make his debut as a giant balloon in this year’s 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The design gets revealed early, on Thursday, August 13, at Downtown Disney District as part of D23 Day at Disneyland Resort, and it kicks off a new Macy’s x Disney collection landing the same day.** ![Disney's Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey Balloon Is Flying Into the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Disneys-Sorcerers-Apprentice-Mickey-Balloon-Is-Flying-Into-the-100th-Macys-Thanksgiving-Day-Parad-1600x900.jpg)Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey captures the character mid-spell, arms outstretched, one hand raised toward a shower of stars, wearing his signature blue wizard hat with its gold moon and stars and his oversized red robe cinched with a gold rope belt. The finished balloon measures 30.6 feet wide, 62.2 feet long, and 41.6 feet tall, big enough to fill a good chunk of the Manhattan sky. Macy’s Studios artists have been building him by hand, section by section, well ahead of the Parade. The construction photos show the process up close, from painting the giant red robe to smoothing the seams on Mickey’s white glove before he’s ever inflated. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/041526_MACYS_STUDIO_MICKEY_DSC02560_HIRES-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/041526_MACYS_STUDIO_MICKEY_DSC02484_HIRES-1350x900.jpg)The balloon also carries some real history with it. It’s Mickey’s 21st appearance as a character balloon in Macy’s Parade history, and this year’s edition is officially Parade Number One Hundred. Mickey Mouse was created in 1928, just six years before he became the very first Disney character balloon to fly in the Parade back in 1934. Fans don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving morning to see him. The balloon design debuts Thursday, August 13, at Downtown Disney District, timed to [D23 Day at Disneyland Resort](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/), the kickoff day of this year’s D23 event. It’s being billed as a one-of-one, surprise and delight moment for fans already on site for D23 festivities, ahead of the balloon’s official flight down the Parade route in New York City this November. Disney and Macy’s have been telling this story together for over 90 years, starting with that first 1934 Mickey balloon and continuing through characters like Minnie Mouse and Buzz Lightyear, both of whom flew again in [last year’s 99th Parade lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/24/mario-will-soar-into-the-99th-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-for-40th-anniversary/). We covered how that whole day came together in our [recap of the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/21/disney-brings-magic-to-the-99th-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/), and Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey is shaping up to be the headline moment for the 100th. Alongside the balloon reveal, Macy’s is launching an exclusive Disney capsule collection on August 13, built around Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey and 100 years of Parade history. The initial drop spans fashion, accessories, and keepsakes from brands including Citizen, Crocs, Hallmark, Loungefly, Super Smalls, and Swarovski. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/320404DTCZPF-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/320404DTCZPF.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AW1696-03W_1-002-737x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AW1696-03W_1-002-scaled.jpg)On the jewelry and accessories side, the standout is a **Citizen Eco-Drive Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey watch**, with a two-tone case, black leather strap, and a hand-painted dial showing Mickey mid-spell over a glittering city skyline, complete with a date window. There’s also a **Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey pendant necklace** done in crystal-covered silver, with his blue hat and black ears rendered in sparkling detail. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Macys-x-Disney-Product-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Macys-x-Disney-Product-3-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Macys-x-Disney-Product-2-1350x900.jpg)Apparel leans into both nostalgia and matching-family energy. A vintage-style **“Mickey Parading Through the Years” sweatshirt** prints artwork spanning decades of balloon history, including the 1934 debut, the 1972 balloon, the 2000 Band Leader Mickey balloon, and the brand-new Sorcerer’s Apprentice design. For adults, there’s a **his-and-hers silk pajama set** in a deep navy with a subtle star print and a small Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey patch on the chest pocket, and for kids, a **hooded fleece robe and pajama set** in light blue, printed all over with Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey and finished with a pair of Mickey ears on the hood. There’s also a coordinating **mother-daughter sweatshirt and tee set** in black with a small embroidered Sorcerer’s Apprentice graphic. Bags and accessories come courtesy of Loungefly, which built out a full **Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey collection** including a patent red mini backpack shaped like Mickey’s robe with his wizard hat forming the top flap, a matching ear headband, a coin bag, and enamel pin add-ons. That same mini backpack shows up in red as a kids’ everyday bag, seen in the mother-daughter photo above. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Macys-x-Disney-Product-6-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/470906CFD1.C2604194-0000_JPG-vertical-900x900.jpeg)For kids, the collection also includes a **Sorcerer’s Apprentice cape and hat costume set** in velvet with a gold star and red satin lining, a **pop-up play tent** covered in stars and moons with a plug-in star-projector nightlight tucked inside, and a **Fantasma Magic: Sorcerer’s Apprentice Magic Show Set** packed with over 175 tricks, a velvet wizard hat with ears, a magic wand, trick cards, a coloring book, and a “book of secrets.” Rounding things out is a commemorative keepsake for the milestone year itself: a **Macy’s 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade journal**, bound in navy velvet with a gold foil star, Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey embroidered across the cover, and a yellow ribbon bookmark. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/470907CFD2.C2604194-0000_JPG-vertical-824x900.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Macys-x-Disney-Product-4-1350x900.jpg)This initial wave is just the start. Macy’s says the full assortment tied to the Parade’s 100th year will grow to more than 100 items later this fall, expanding beyond Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey to characters from across Disney, Pixar, and Marvel who have appeared in the Parade over the decades. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Who knew that a stunning red dress and a plate of fries could be tops on the romance list, but it is. The newest episode of Paris Is Always a Good Idea left us feeling all kinds of emotions. In the episode titled Knightly, we get the origin story of Chelsea and Knightly. **[Paris Is Always a Good Idea ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/29/say-oui-to-romance-in-paris-is-always-a-good-idea-on-hallmark-review/ "Say Oui To Romance in Paris Is Always a Good Idea on Hallmark+ Review")**is the limited series streaming on Hallmark +. This stars Lacey Chabert and Scott Michael Foster as Chelsea Martin and Jason Knightly. You can watch the first four episodes now on Hallmark+. The final two episodes will air on August 20 and August 27. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Paris-Is-Always-A-Good-Idea-Episode-4-May-Be-One-of-the-Most-Romantic-Hallmark-Episodes-Ever-1600x900.jpg)Knightly joined the ACC after a viral campaign and is thrust into Chelsea’s world as a partner. We already knew that they had a rival relationship. Starting to see the rivalry break down during their time in Paris and the friendship bloom has been a beautiful journey. Chelsea continues her storytelling and says that Knightly is her biggest What if? The red dress with his jacket over her shoulders is a classic romantic look. The walk along the Seine River is another classic. The almost kiss interrupted by a phone is another classic. During the meeting they attend starts going wrong for Chelsea, and Knightly steps in and defends her and furthers the negotiation. Knightly confesses that he joined the ACC after seeing Chelsea’s passion for her work. He admits that he’s falling for her. All these things add up to the romance of this episode. While attending the dinner with their Parisian hosts, Lacey’s performance brought a tear to my eye. The cancer talk between them should be important to anyone who hears it. It’s emotional and raw. It speaks of early detection and fighting for every person that Cancer touches, whether personally or through family/friends. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/paris4c-1.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/paris4f-1.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/paris4g-1.webp)Ok, it may just be me, or it may be that the Eiffel Tower at night and the beautiful This Year’s Love by David Gray playing is every bit of the romantic fantasy! At the top of the Tower, Knightly is afraid of heights, so Chelsea distracts him. We learn a bit about the two of them a bit. The hand touch that leads to the almost kiss again! Knightly wants her to go to Marcos, but she admits that she’s falling for him, and the kiss finally happens with the Eiffel Tower in the background. The kiss continues all the way up the elevator and has to stop because Chelsea’s sister, Annabelle, is sitting outside the hotel room waiting for her. Annabelle talks about her leaving Declan in Ireland and her past love that is still dictating her life because she’s still in love with him. Chelsea heads to Spain to see Marcos. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/paris4d.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/paris4e.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/paris4b.webp)This is, like I said before, a more mature Hallmark Channel. Lacey Chabert is fantastic in this role. She was made for it. Jenn McKinlay and Hallmark Channel have outdone themselves with these characters and stories. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Swan Drive-In now has the full Practical Magic 2 popcorn bucket and tumbler lineup available to order online, seven pieces in total, letting fans buy ahead of the film’s September 10 theatrical release instead of waiting on the concession stand rollout at AMC, Regal, and Cinemark. ![Practical Magic 2 Popcorn Buckets: AMC and Regal Reveal Collectible Lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Practical-Magic-2-Popcorn-Buckets-1600x900.jpg)For the complete rundown of every popcorn bucket and collectible hitting theaters this year, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). - Practical Magic 2: [Black Cat Grippr Tumbler](https://swandrivein.com/product/practical-magic-2-black-cat-grippr-tumbler/) $19.99 - Practical Magic 2: [Flicker Flame Candle Tumbler](https://swandrivein.com/product/practical-magic-2-flicker-flame-candle-tumbler-cup/) $29.99 - Practical Magic 2: [Giant Margarita Glass Popcorn Bucket](https://swandrivein.com/product/practical-magic-2-giant-margarita-glass-popcorn-bucket/) $39.99 - Practical Magic 2: [Margarita Blender Tumbler](https://swandrivein.com/product/practical-magic-2-margarita-blender-tumbler/) $19.99 - Practical Magic 2: [Margarita Round Popcorn Tin Bucket](https://swandrivein.com/product/practical-magic-2-margarita-round-popcorn-tin-bucket/) $17.99 - Practical Magic 2: [Tin Book Popcorn Bucket](https://swandrivein.com/product/practical-magic-2-tin-book-popcorn-bucket/) $24.99 - Practical Magic 2: [Wine Tumbler With Charm Set of 2](https://swandrivein.com/product/practical-magic-2-wine-tumbler-with-charm-set-of-2/) $34.99 Cinemark’s lineup includes a $39.95 margarita glass-shaped popcorn container with a green stem and a black cat charm, a $19.95 Black Cat GRIPPR cup filled with a drink of choice, a $19.95 blender-shaped drink container, a $24.95 fleece blanket printed with the film’s Midnight Margaritas Club artwork, and a $19.95 stainless steel wine tumbler in the same design. The popcorn container, cat cup, and blender cup all come with a free same-day refill, which Cinemark notes excludes ICEEs. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1000056108-723x900.jpg)Regal’s lineup goes on sale at select locations starting September 4. It includes a 23oz light-up candle cup that comes with a small drink, a 200oz silhouette popcorn bucket with a candle and castle design that comes filled with popcorn, a 32oz cat-shaped Grippr cup, a Book of the Raven popcorn tin that opens to reveal a large popcorn inside, and a 24oz blender-shaped cup themed to the film’s Midnight Margaritas Club. AMC is running its Practical Magic 2 promotion through Dolby Cinema, tied to a “reveal your bag charm” gift with purchase for opening day tickets. The concession lineup shown alongside that promotion includes a blender cup, two hexagonal cups printed with “I Do Love A Margarita” and “Always Be Ready For Love,” the same black cat tumbler shape seen at Regal, a flickering flame candle cup, and a Midnight Margaritas Club design across a mousepad-style item. AMC has not published exact sizes or pricing for its items yet. Either chain has not confirmed pricing. Availability is listed as while supplies last at select theaters for both. Practical Magic 2 opens in theaters September 10. Cinemark (pricing confirmed, free same-day refill excludes ICEEs): - Margarita Glass Popcorn Container — $39.95, filled with popcorn, free same-day refill - Black Cat GRIPPR Cup — $19.95 filled, free same-day refill - Blender Drink Container — $19.95, free same-day refill - Fleece Blanket — $24.95, - Midnight Margaritas Club design - Stainless Steel Wine Tumbler — $19.95, Midnight Margaritas Club design Regal (in-store starting Sept. 4, confirmed sizes/inclusions, no pricing published) - 23oz Candle Light-Up Cup — comes with a small drink - 200oz Silhouette Popcorn Bucket — candle/castle design, comes filled with popcorn - 32oz Cat Grippr Cup — filled with beverage of choiceBook of the Raven Popcorn Tin — book-shaped, comes with a large popcorn - 24oz Midnight Margaritas Blender Cup — filled with beverage of choice AMC (Dolby Cinema, tied to opening-day bag charm reveal, sizes/pricing unconfirmed): - Blender Cup (silver blender shape with straw)”I Do Love A Margarita” Cup (hexagonal box, black/burgundy) - “Always Be Ready For Love” Cup (hexagonal box, black/pink) - Black Cat Tumbler (pink lid, same shape as Regal’s Cat Grippr Cup and Notes on overlap: The black cat tumbler and blender-shaped cup appear at all three chains under different names, sizes, and pricing. The Midnight Margaritas Club artwork spans a blanket (AMC, Cinemark) and a separate wine tumbler and blender cup (Cinemark, Regal). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The lineup arrives ahead of the franchise’s 60th anniversary theatrical event, which brings the first four Star Trek films back to movie screens from September 4 through September 8, sixty years after Star Trek: The Original Series premiered on NBC on September 8, 1966. ![Every Star Trek 60th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket Now Available](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Every-Star-Trek-60th-Anniversary-Popcorn-Bucket-Now-Available-1600x900.jpg)For the complete rundown of every popcorn bucket and collectible hitting theaters this year, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). - [Star Trek 60th Anniversary](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/star-trek-60th-anniversary/): Commemorative Tin Set of 2 $34.99 - Star Trek 60th Anniversary: Starfleet Command Molded Popcorn Bucket Set of 3 $59.99 - Star Trek 60th Anniversary: Starfleet Command Molded Tumbler Set of 3 $39.99 - Star Trek 60th Anniversary: Enterprise NCC-1701 Heritage Edition Popcorn Bucket $44.99 - [Star Trek 60th Anniversary](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/star-trek-60th-anniversary/): U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Final Frontier Edition Popcorn Bucket $69.99 ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ST60-ENTRP.1011-1-scaled-2-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Star60_FCI_70oz_60th_Anniversary_Bucket_F_061026-scaled-2-900x900.png)AMC is running its own concession collectible alongside the theatrical event, a sculpted Starship Enterprise popcorn bucket built around the NCC-1701 registry with a companion fountain cup carrying one of four mystery Enterprise toppers, which we [covered when AMC revealed the lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/07/amc-unveils-starship-enterprise-popcorn-bucket-and-mystery-topper-cups-for-star-treks-60th/). Cinemark is pairing each of the four films with a classic Original Series episode as a double feature, with all four shown back to back at select locations on Star Trek Day, September 8. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Oriental Land Co. announced on August 13, 2026 that a roughly 100 billion yen investment will bring **Space Mountain Earthrise** and a Wreck-It Ralph attraction called **Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue** to the park in spring 2027, along with new shops and dining built around a redesigned central hub called Tomorrowland Plaza. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Tokyo-Disneylands-Tomorrowland-Is-Getting-Two-New-Attractions-in-2027-1494x900.jpg)Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue is the bigger story for anyone who grew up on the movie. It sends guests into the candy-racing game from Wreck-It Ralph, teaming up with Ralph and Vanellope to fix Sugar Bugs, glitches King Candy created, and turn them back into candy and cupcakes. Disney is calling it an interactive storytelling experience, and it’s set to be the first attraction anywhere themed to Wreck-It Ralph. A shop called Pixel Prism will sit right next to it, and a popcorn stand named Popping Station will serve guests facing the new plaza. Space Mountain Earthrise is the other centerpiece, and it keeps the coaster’s classic setup while rebuilding almost everything around it. Tokyo Disneyland’s original Space Mountain has run since the park opened in 1983, and this version keeps the indoor space theme but adds new architecture, a new story, and ride vehicles with their own onboard audio, a first for a coaster at [Tokyo Disney Resort](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/28/mouse-to-mouse-first-time-direct-flights-connect-walt-disney-world-tokyo-disneyland/ "Mouse to Mouse: First Time Direct Flights Connect Walt Disney World & Tokyo Disneyland"). The name comes from the “earthrise” image of Earth appearing over the Moon’s horizon, a detail unique to this version of Space Mountain among Disney parks worldwide. Coca-Cola Japan is the presenting sponsor. Tomorrowland Plaza ties both attractions together at the center of the land, built around the idea of nature and humanity coexisting, with fire, water, earth and wood worked into the design and a nighttime light show planned for the space. A quick-service spot called Element Express will handle snacks and drinks there. No exact 2027 opening dates have been announced yet for either ride. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney has confirmed the panel will stream for free on Disney’s YouTube channel on August 15 at 4:30 PM PT, which is 7:30 PM ET.** ![D23 2026's Kingdom Hearts Panel Will Livestream for Fans at Home](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/D23-2026s-Kingdom-Hearts-Panel-Will-Livestream-for-Fans-at-Home-1600x900.jpg)The panel, part of FLN’s [ongoing Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/13/d23-2026-deep-dive-kingdom-hearts-panel/), is billed as a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the games. Confirmed guests so far include Nana Gadd of Disney and Pixar Games, Tai Yasue of Square Enix, Haley Joel Osment, the voice of Sora, David Gallagher, the voice of Riku, and Renée Johnson of Disney Character Voices. Having Osment and Gallagher both confirmed suggests this panel will lean into the story and character side of the franchise rather than just development talk, which is a good sign for fans still processing news from the [Kingdom Hearts 4 gameplay reveal on Nintendo Switch 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/09/kingdom-hearts-4-nintendo-switch-2-gameplay-reveal/) back in June. No word yet on whether new Kingdom Hearts 4 footage will show up during the panel itself, but given the guest list, it would be a surprise if the game didn’t come up. 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It’s the headliner event of D23 2026’s second day at the Honda Center, and Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum is set to appear alongside a lineup of Imagineers. Anyone not attending in person can watch the whole thing from home through Disney+. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/D23-Horizons-Showcase-Header-1905x1080-1-1588x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/D23-Horizons-Showcase-Header-1905x1080-1.jpg)Rather than a single big reveal presentation, Horizons is built around a series of conversations. [Bruce Vaughn](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/18/bruce-vaughn-imagineering-disney-parks-2026/ "Bruce Vaughn: The Imagineering Chief Steering Disney’s $60 Billion Parks Expansion"), President and Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Imagineering, is confirmed to appear, along with Ali Rubinstein and a group of creative leaders spanning Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, and Disney Cruise Line. Expect project updates, first looks at new artwork and renderings, behind-the-scenes stories from the people actually building these experiences, plus live performances woven throughout the night. The comparison Disney itself is drawing is to D23 2024, when Disney Experiences unveiled a wave of new lands, attractions, ships, and destinations that existed mostly as concepts on a screen. Two years later, many of those same projects have moved into active design and construction. That timing lines up with what Fantasy Land News has been tracking on the ground, including ongoing construction updates on projects like [Piston Peak National Park](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/28/frontierland-transformation-update-piston-peak-construction-walls-take-shape/ "Frontierland Transformation Update: Piston Peak Construction Walls Take Shape") and the new Tropical Americas carousel at Animal Kingdom. Whether either gets specific stage time on Saturday hasn’t been confirmed, but Horizons is exactly the kind of showcase built to deliver that sort of progress update. The format itself is the story here. Instead of one host running down a list of announcements, Horizons is structured as intimate conversations between Neil Patrick Harris and the Imagineers themselves, even with thousands of fans filling the Honda Center. That framing suggests Saturday night is less about a handful of splashy new reveals and more about a genuine look at how Disney’s next chapter is actually getting built. Fantasy Land News will be live at the Honda Center for Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, with real-time updates as the night unfolds. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Just popcorn. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Theres-Popcorn-In-My-Boot_-Woodys-New-Bucket-Rides-Into-Disney-On-Ice-2-1600x900.jpg)Disney On Ice exclusives tend to sell out fast once a tour stop opens, and this one isn’t showing up in theaters or at the parks, so it’s tied to catching a specific performance rather than waiting for a wider release. It lands in the middle of a busy year for Toy Story collectibles. Disney Parks has its own take with the [Bullseye popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/08/bullseye-popcorn-bucket-disneyland-walt-disney-world/), a full sculptural piece now selling at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and movie theaters ran their own wave of exclusives for Toy Story 5’s June release, all covered in our [complete Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/). **Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic tour dates:** - Orlando, FL — September 4–6, 2026 - Sunrise, FL — September 10–13, 2026 - Duluth, GA — September 24–27, 2026 - Charlotte, NC — October 1–4, 2026 - Fairfax, VA — October 8–12, 2026 - Baltimore, MD — October 15–18, 2026 - Newark, NJ — October 28–November 1, 2026 - Atlantic City, NJ — November 6–8, 2026 - Belmont Park, NY — November 11–15, 2026 - Greenville, SC — November 25–29, 2026 - Fayetteville, NC — December 10–15, 2026 - Philadelphia, PA — December 27, 2026–January 1, 2027 - Wilkes Barre, PA — January 7–10, 2027 - Rosemont, IL — January 21–24, 2027 - Chicago, IL — January 28–31, 2027 - Rosemont, IL — February 4–7, 2027 - Detroit, MI — February 11–14, 2027 - San Antonio, TX — April 8–11, 2027 - Edinburg, TX — April 15–19, 2027 - Cedar Park, TX — April 22–25, 2027 ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/HEADER_DOI_1-1597x900.jpg)## Yee-Haw! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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We already broke down the [full 2026 Halloween popcorn bucket lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/07/disney-halloween-2026-popcorn-buckets-full-lineup-confirmed/) for Walt Disney World, and one of those designs is heading straight to Disney Springs.** Starting August 11, the shopping and dining district begins its shift into fall, with returning favorites mixing alongside brand new dishes, drinks, and desserts at restaurants throughout Disney Springs. Here is what fans can expect this season. ![Disney Springs Halloween 2026 Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Disney-Springs-Halloween-2026-Guide-1600x900.jpg)The Halloween overlay at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar returns August 11 and runs through November 9, bringing themed decor to the aviator-styled bar alongside a full menu refresh. New savory additions include the **Candelabra Eggs**, deviled eggs topped with crispy fried chicken, a sweet and tart pepper sauce, and aji amarillo custard, and the **Midnight Mayhem Popcorn Chicken**, crispy fried chicken paired with candied bacon, spiced walnuts, popcorn, and hot honey sauce. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Resorts-Springs-Halloween-Foodie-Guide-PopcornChicken2-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Resorts-Springs-Halloween-Foodie-Guide-PopcornChicken2.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Resorts-Springs-Halloween-Foodie-Guide-CandelabraEggs-scaled-1-600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Resorts-Springs-Halloween-Foodie-Guide-CandelabraEggs-scaled-1-scaled.jpg)The bar’s cocktail list gets a seasonal overhaul too. New pours include the **Temple of Doom Margarita**, made with Patrón Silver Tequila, blackberry brandy, and a black sugar rim, along with the **Skull and Sour** and the **Viper’s Nest**, a glowing green sipper finished with butterfly pea extract. Guests looking to sample everything at once can order the **Fright of the Espresso** flight, a trio of cold brew cocktails garnished with caramel popcorn and candy corn marshmallows. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Resorts-Springs-Halloween-Foodie-Guide-ViperNest-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Resorts-Springs-Halloween-Foodie-Guide-TempleDoomMarg-1350x900.jpg)Jock Lindsey’s is not the only stop getting a Halloween refresh. Restaurants and shops throughout Disney Springs are rolling out new seasonal items through early November, and a few stand out. At **Amorette’s Patisserie**, the new **Candle Petit Cake** pairs black velvet cake with spiced berry jam and pumpkin ganache. Over at **The Ganachery**, the **Pumpkin Spice S’more** and the **Vampire Mickey Chocolate Piñata**, a dark chocolate shell filled with blood orange candies and milk chocolate ghosts, both debut for the season. **Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew** is bringing back its full lineup of Halloween donuts, including a Haunted Mansion-themed vegan ube donut topped with an edible clock. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Resorts-Springs-Halloween-Foodie-Guide-CandlePetit-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Resorts-Springs-Halloween-Foodie-Guide-AppleCheesecake-1350x900.jpg)Over at **eet by Maneet Chauhan**, the standout is **Franken-Weenies**, corn dogs served over pork chili and beer cheese in a casket-style presentation, alongside the glowing **Darkest Night Slushie**. **Raglan Road** brings its **Ghostly Guinness Pie** and **Samhain Sangria** starting September 1, while **Frontera Cocina** pairs its **Chocolate Skull** dessert with the charcoal-black **Serenata de Muertos** cocktail. **Splitsville** rounds things out with its **All Hallow’s Eve Sushi Roll** and the multi-drink **Fright Flight** sampler, and **Vivoli il Gelato** is serving up its **Jack’s Crew** lineup of Halloween shakes and floats alongside a Pumpkin Cannoli. Starting September 4, **Swirls on the Water** adds the new **Vampire Mickey Cone**, a pumpkin and chocolate soft serve swirl in a chocolate cone. Most of these seasonal menus run through late October or early November, so there is plenty of time to work through the list on more than one visit. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-WDW-Resorts-Springs-Halloween-Foodie-Guide-Everglazed-1227x900.jpg)Disney Springs is also getting its own piece of this year’s Halloween popcorn bucket lineup. The **Stitch Mummy Popcorn Bucket**, a fan favorite that first appeared in 2025 and shows Stitch wrapped head to toe in bandages, is returning to select locations at Disney Springs for 2026, alongside Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach, while supplies last. It joins a larger 2026 Halloween bucket rollout across Walt Disney World that includes new designs like the Vampire Mickey Mouse Popcorn Bucket and the Winnie the Pooh Hunny Bee Sipper. For pricing, availability, and the rest of the confirmed lineup, our [full popcorn bucket breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/07/disney-halloween-2026-popcorn-buckets-full-lineup-confirmed/) has the details. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/768199173_1070352505456663_5080721621906850368_n-1350x900.jpg)Between the Jock Lindsey’s overlay, the new menus scattered throughout the district, and the returning Stitch bucket, Disney Springs has plenty to offer fans through early November. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) **Categories:** Disney Food, Disney Springs, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Disney Springs Halloween 2026 Guide --- ### [Hallmark Announces Fall Into Love 2026 Schedule Starting August 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/09/hallmark-announces-fall-into-love-2026-schedule-starting-august-22/) **Published:** August 9, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** Fall Into Love is a mainstay on Hallmark Channel. Every year before Countdown to Christmas, fans can count on a little fall fun. This year is no different. We get some fun romances, some mysteries, and a return of a fan-favorite series starring Lori Loughlin. Fall Into Love will run from August 22nd to September 26th. We know that there will be two Halloween movies coming on October 3rd and October 10th. You can follow along with all the Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, and [Disney X Hallmark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/06/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-premiere-date-november-28/ "Hallmark Confirms Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True Premiere Date") movie in our [Hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/)! ![Hallmark Announces Fall Into Love 2026 Schedule Starting August 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fall-Into-Love-with-All-New-Hallmark-Channel-Movies-1-1600x850.jpg)Fall Into Love has been a mainstay on the Hallmark Channel since 2016. Many fan-favorite movies have come out of Fall Into Love, such as Falling for You, Sweet Autumn, Pumpkin Everything, The Real West, The Groomsmen Trilogy, Good Witch, and the **[Tyler Hynes](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/26/tyler-hynes-just-delivered-his-best-hallmark-performance-yet-in-ill-be-seeing-you/ "Tyler Hynes Just Delivered His Best Hallmark Performance Yet in ‘I’ll Be Seeing You’")** favorite Roadhouse Romance. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fall3.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fall2.webp)Here’s a look at what’s to come this Fall. - “**Love Finds You**” **Premieres Saturday, August 22** 8/7c – Starring Aimeé Teegarden and Chris McNally A mislabeled package convinces jewelry designer Alex she’s found her ideal man, sending her and delivery driver Jack on a citywide search that helps them discover what they truly want. - “**Much About Love” **Premieres** Saturday, August 29** 8/7c Starring Ashley Williams and Niall Matter A TV director returns to her theater roots for a Shakespeare festival and runs into an old flame, rekindling a merry war of wits in this modern retelling of “Much Ado About Nothing.” - “**Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Prelude to a Wedding**” ****Premieres** Saturday, September 5,** **8/7c**. Starring Tamera Mowry-Housley, Risteard Cooper and Marco Grazzini When Gethsemane is invited to play at a wedding, she and Eamon find themselves involved in the death of a member of the bridal party. - “**Falling Into Place**” ****Premieres** Saturday, September 12, 8/7c.** Starring Alvina August and Nathan Witte Kaia returns home for her town’s fall festival and her high school reunion, and spends the week with her childhood best friend, James, to complete their unfinished fall bucket list. - “**Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage**” ****Premieres** Saturday, September 19, 8/7c** Starring Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, Steve Bacic, Kevin O’Grady, Connor Stanhope and Eva Bourne One of the members of Jennifer Shannon’s true-crime book club is murdered during the group’s reenactment of the Lizzie Borden case. - “**Pumpkin Regatta Romance**” ****Premieres** Saturday, September 26, 8/7c** Starring Mishael Morgan and Corey Sevier When their fathers refuse to move past a disagreement, Nadine, daughter of the boat shop owner, and Ethan, a pumpkin farmer, team up to heal the feud and revive the town’s Pumpkin Regatta. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fall5.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/gs3.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/gs1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fall9.jpg) > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaOTcCpEsaW/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) ## Hallmark’s Cozy Fall Into Love Season Is Back, and This Year’s Lineup Might Be the Best Yet Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hallmark%20Announces%20Fall%20Into%20Love%202026%20Schedule%20Starting%20August%2022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hallmark%20Announces%20Fall%20Into%20Love%202026%20Schedule%20Starting%20August%2022 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ba49759aa7d051442e0ac6f59d1b227e364f46d76c7b44115284319d044d801?s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Holly Gately Owner and Wrtiter Holly Gately is co-owner, writer, and business manager of Fantasy Land News. She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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It includes the Ice Cream Man popcorn tin, two Ice Cream Man cups, and popcorn. ![Sir Popsmore Reveals Ice Cream Man Popcorn Bucket, Cups, and Popcorn Bundle](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Ice-Cream-Man-Popcorn-Bucket-SirPopsmore-1600x900.jpg)The centerpiece is a premium metal lunchbox-style popcorn bucket built to recreate the film’s iconic ice cream truck, right down to the paint job and truck details, measuring 10.5 inches wide, 6 inches tall, and 4.5 inches deep. Sir Popsmore is calling it a one-time-only release, so there will not be a second official Ice Cream Man bucket after this run sells out. The bundle also includes two 44 oz. collectible cups with full-wrap artwork from the movie, built for reuse well beyond opening weekend, along with a 1-gallon bag (16 cups) of vanilla popcorn loaded with rainbow sprinkles to match the ice cream flavor from the film’s marketing. The full bundle is $59.00 and available in extremely limited quantities. This is a pre-order, and Sir Popsmore’s site lists orders beginning to ship in September, timed to arrive before the film’s home physical media release rather than its theatrical run, so this is not a theater-exclusive item the way most of FLN’s collectible coverage is. For everything hitting AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and every other chain this year, see our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). Ice Cream Man is in theaters now, and the Sir Popsmore bundle is open for pre-order at [sirpopsmore.com](https://sirpopsmore.com/products/ice-cream-man-bundle-preorder). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sir-Popsmore-Reveals-Ice-Cream-Man-Popcorn-Bucket-Cups-and-Popcorn-Bundle-1600x900.jpg)The Ice Cream Man popcorn bucket is manufactured by [ZINC](https://www.zincgroup.com/), the Australian design and manufacturing company behind most of the collectible movie theater popcorn buckets fans have chased over the past several years. ZINC made the Mini Bowser Cauldron for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which holds just 5 to 11 kernels of popcorn and set the Guinness World Record for the World’s Smallest Popcorn Bucket earlier this year. FLN was on hand as an official Guinness World Records witness for that certification at AMC Universal CityWalk Hollywood. ZINC’s other credits include the viral sandworm bucket for Dune: Part Two, the Xenomorph skull bucket for Alien: Romulus, the R2-D2 bucket that kicked off AMC’s collectible bucket boom in 2019, and buckets for Wicked, Gladiator II, and Moana 2. Fans chasing this year’s horror releases can also check out our coverage of the [Insidious: Out of the Further Lipstick Demon bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/29/insidious-out-of-the-further-popcorn-bucket-tin/) and the [Scary Movie glow-in-the-dark bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/03/scary-movie-reveals-second-popcorn-bucket-a-glow-in-the-dark-wazzup-phone-for-67-69/). Ice Cream Man is directed by Eli Roth from a script he co-wrote with Noah Belson. The story follows the small town of Bayleen Bay, where a mysterious ice cream man starts serving frozen treats that turn the children who eat them into homicidal killers. The cast includes Ari Millen as the title character, along with Benjamin Byron Davis, Karen Cliche, Dylan Hawco, Sarah Abbott, and Roth himself in a supporting role. The film runs 86 minutes and was released by The Horror Section through Iconic Events Releasing. The movie opened nationwide on August 7, 2026, and tickets are on sale now through Fandango, Atom Tickets, Fever, and most major theater chain sites and apps. Home release timing has not been officially confirmed, but early estimates point to a digital and VOD release around September 2026, with DVD and Blu-ray following in October, which lines up with the September ship window Sir Popsmore has given for this bundle. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MV5BMTM0M2ZmYWYtMWNkZS00ZTNhLWIzOTAtZmM0MmJkZTQxNDljXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_-600x900.jpg)## Sir Popsmore Reveals Ice Cream Man Popcorn Bucket, Cups, and Popcorn Bundle > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbtkgAzyMk1/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Sir%20Popsmore%20Reveals%20Ice%20Cream%20Man%20Popcorn%20Bucket%2C%20Cups%2C%20and%20Popcorn%20Bundle&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Sir%20Popsmore%20Reveals%20Ice%20Cream%20Man%20Popcorn%20Bucket%2C%20Cups%2C%20and%20Popcorn%20Bundle "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Fantasy Land News has been tracking this collaboration since Hallmark and Disney World first teamed up, and this retail activation is the biggest sign yet of how far the crossover is going. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hallmark-Is-Bringing-a-Whole-Store-to-Disney-Springs-for-Its-New-Christmas-Movie-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hallmark-Is-Bringing-a-Whole-Store-to-Disney-Springs-for-Its-New-Christmas-Movie.jpg)**A Pop-Up Store Built Around the Movie** – During a recent executive session with the Television Critics Association, Darren Abbott, President of Hallmark Media and Hallmark Chief Brand Officer, confirmed the Disney Springs pop-up as part of the film’s launch plan. “We’re really creating a 360-degree experience around the content,” Abbott said of the activation. He added that the film includes a handful of original products that will hit shelves closer to the premiere, building on Hallmark’s already-growing [Holiday Ever After merchandise collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-loungefly-collection/), which spans Loungefly bags, Vera Bradley totes, Corkcicle drinkware, and apparel inspired by the film. **What Is “One Hallmark”?** – The Disney Springs pop-up is part of a broader company strategy Abbott calls One Hallmark. “What it really means is thinking about all of the commercial levers we have across the enterprise and bringing those together,” he explained. The same cross-brand thinking sits behind Hallmark’s other big 2026 partnership, its third collaboration with the NFL and Skydance Sports on Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story. **More Surprises Ahead** – Abbott framed both the Disney and NFL partnerships as proof of where Hallmark wants to take its brand next. “I want our audience, our fans, to always wonder what is Hallmark going to do next, and I want it to be a surprise,” he said. “And I think the NFL partnership, the Disney partnership are two really good examples of that.” This is the clearest sign yet that Hallmark isn’t treating Holiday Ever After as a one-night premiere. A pop-up store at Disney Springs means fans can walk into the collaboration in person instead of just watching it, and it lines up with everything the merchandise rollout has already hinted at. If this is the new template for how Hallmark handles its biggest partnerships, the Disney World movie probably won’t be the last project to get this kind of physical, in-park treatment. [![Hallmark Disney Holiday Ever After Christmas Cards and Gift Wrap Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Christmas-Cards-and-Gift-Wrap-Revealed-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Christmas-Cards-and-Gift-Wrap-Revealed.jpg)[![Hallmark X Disney Holiday Ever After Kitchen Collection Revealed by Zrike Brands](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-X-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Kitchen-Collection-Revealed-by-Zrike-Brands-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-X-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Kitchen-Collection-Revealed-by-Zrike-Brands.jpg)Hallmark hasn’t announced exact dates or hours for the Disney Springs pop-up yet. Fantasy Land News will share those details as soon as they’re confirmed. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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You can always follow along for the latest news on our [Hallmark Channel Hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). ![Hallmark Channel's 25th Anniversary: New Halloween and Christmas Movie Lineup Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Everything-That-We-Know-Is-Coming-To-Hallmark-Channel-1600x900.jpg)Hallmark Channel’s 25th Anniversary: New Halloween and Christmas Movie Lineup RevealedLeading the announcements, the premiere date for [Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/06/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-premiere-date-november-28/ "Hallmark Confirms Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True Premiere Date") was confirmed for Thanksgiving weekend. The movie, starring Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle, debuts November 28 on Hallmark Channel. A Grand Biltmore Christmas will premiere December 5, timed to coincide with Weekend 2 of the Hallmark Christmas Experience, where stars Holland Roden and Niall Matter are set to appear. The movie also stars Andie MacDowell and Jonathan Frakes, who is reprising his role from the original film. Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story kicks off Countdown to Christmas on October 17. Lyndsy Fonseca and Robert Buckley lead the cast of the football-themed romance. Beyond the confirmed dates, more casting news is being reported. Tamera Mowry-Housley and Kristoffer Polaha are said to be teaming up for the first time in a movie tentatively titled Mistletoe and Mimosas, with Mowry-Housley also serving as executive producer and Russell Hainline writing the script. Jonathan Bennett and Italia Ricci are also reported to be pairing up for a movie about two perennially single friends dodging their families’ matchmaking efforts. ![Pumpkin carved into a glowing jack-o'-lantern on a leaf-strewn path with text promoting Hallmark Channel's 25th Birthday and two new Halloween movies.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hallmark-Channel-Halloween-2026-1333x900.jpg)On the Halloween side, Hallmark confirmed two new movies for October, first teased on the network’s [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hallmarkchannel/). A Knight to Remember, based on the Bryn Donovan book Her Knight at the Museum, premieres October 3, and The Spirit of Halloween follows on October 10. As previously reported from the 25th anniversary show at 92NY, Alison Sweeney and Ashley Williams are teaming up again for a new Christmas movie. Williams shared the news on Instagram, saying she and Sweeney are returning with all new characters and a completely different story than their previous pairing, and calling the new movie everything fans loved about their Barcelona movies with a holiday twist. Hallmark’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas runs from the October 17 kickoff through the end of the year. Fantasy Land News will keep tracking every new premiere date, casting reveal, and event as it’s announced. For more, check out our [Hallmark Channel Hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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For the full rundown of what else is on the show floor alongside it, including the Marvel and Pixar pavilions, check out our [D23 2026 Full Show Floor Lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/d23-2026-show-floor-experiences-announced/). You can find our complete archive of franchise coverage on the [Star Wars category page](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/star-wars/). ## Friday, August 14 Schedule - **A LEGO Star Wars Conversation with Shelby Young**: 10 a.m., Lucasfilm Booth - **Ahsoka Spotlight with Eman Esfandi**: 12 p.m., Lucasfilm Booth - **Creatures and Characters with Legacy Effects**: 2 p.m., Lucasfilm Booth - **The Mandalorian and Grogu Meet and Greet**: 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m., Lucasfilm Booth Young’s panel comes with a sneak peek at the new *LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian* special, which lands on Disney+ on September 2. Esfandi, who voices Ezra Bridger in *Ahsoka*, joins to talk through Season 1 ahead of Season 2. ## Saturday, August 15 Schedule - **Hasbro: Bringing Star Wars Characters to Life Through Toys**: 10 a.m., Lucasfilm Booth - **Designing The Mandalorian and Grogu: A Conversation with Doug Chiang**: 12 p.m., Lucasfilm Booth - **Creatures and Characters with Legacy Effects**: 2 p.m., Lucasfilm Booth - **The Mandalorian and Grogu Meet and Greet**: 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m., Lucasfilm Booth The Chiang panel is the one to build your Saturday around. As Lucasfilm’s Senior Vice President and Executive Design Director, he’ll walk through how the film’s environments, creatures, and vehicles went from concept art to the screen. ## Sunday, August 16 Schedule - **The Making of Star Wars: The Experience**: 10 a.m., Lucasfilm Booth - **Inside Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord with Matt Michnovetz**: 12 p.m., Lucasfilm Booth - **Creatures and Characters with Legacy Effects**: 2 p.m., Lucasfilm Booth - **The Mandalorian and Grogu Meet and Greet**: 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m., Lucasfilm Booth Sunday closes the weekend with a look at the traveling *Star Wars: The Experience* exhibition built for the franchise’s 50th anniversary, followed by head writer and executive producer Matt Michnovetz breaking down Season 1 of *Maul – Shadow Lord*. ## More D23 2026 Coverage from FLN Fantasy Land News will continue tracking every D23 2026 update through August. For the complete event guide, visit our [D23 2026 hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/), and for the full lineup across every stage, see our [D23 2026 Full Panel Schedule](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/13/d23-2026-full-panel-schedule-revealed/). If you’re planning to dress the part, our [D23 2026 cosplay meet-up guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/14/d23-2026-brings-back-cosplay-meet-ups-and-photo-shoots/) has the full weekend breakdown. And if you’d rather watch *The Mandalorian and Grogu* from home first, here’s everything on the [digital, 4K UHD, and Blu-ray release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/14/mandalorian-and-grogu-digital-4k-bluray-release-date/). ![How to Buy D23 2026 Tickets: A First-Timer's Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/How-to-Buy-D23-2026-Tickets_-A-First-Timers-Complete-Guide-1598x900.jpg) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=D23%202026%20Lucasfilm%20Pavilion%20Schedule%3A%20Every%20Star%20Wars%20Panel%20and%20Meet%20and%20Greet&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=D23%202026%20Lucasfilm%20Pavilion%20Schedule%3A%20Every%20Star%20Wars%20Panel%20and%20Meet%20and%20Greet "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It lets fans ask sports questions in natural language and get answers, related content, stats, and recommendations pulled from ESPN’s own archive of articles, video, ESPN Research data, sports metadata, and internal knowledge systems built up over decades. On Disney+, the test is more about discovery than direct search. A small group of select subscribers can now describe what they’re in the mood for, through typed prompts, voice, or suggested options, and get recommendations based on that immediate mood rather than their usual viewing history. Disney gave the example of a longtime crime drama viewer who suddenly wants something lighter, a scenario the platform’s existing personalization would not typically catch. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Disneyplus-discovery.gif)This lines up with something FLN has been tracking for a while now. We previously [reported on Walt Disney World testing AI-powered search](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/20/walt-disney-world-resumes-ai-powered-search-testing-for-cast-members-this-week/) for Cast Members on the parks website, and this new beta shows that effort is not an isolated experiment. Disney appears to be testing natural language search and discovery tools across several of its platforms at once, from the parks to streaming to sports. Disney has not said when either feature might expand beyond its current beta groups. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Nearly 200 competitors are expected to take part across 12 adaptive sports, and Disney also used the event to introduce Adaptive Pickleball to the lineup, complete with an on-site demonstration. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Warrior-Games-ESPN-Disney-World-2027-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Warrior-Games-ESPN-Disney-World-2027.jpg)Two of the Warrior Games’ longtime sponsors, [Fisher House](https://www.fisherhouse.org/) and the [Wounded Warrior Project](https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/), spoke at the event, and their remarks were the most affecting part of the announcement. Fisher House, which provides housing support for wounded and recovering troops and their families, talked about how much these athletes need to feel like they are back in the field and part of something again. The Wounded Warrior Project described the camaraderie between service members as something these athletes have been missing since their injuries, and something the Games gives them back. For many of these athletes, it is less a competition and more a return to a version of themselves they feared they had lost. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260807_104159-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260807_104159-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260807_103904-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260807_103904-scaled.jpg)Disney was in the middle of live broadcasts for [ESPN8: The Ocho](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/06/espn8-the-ocho-returns-wide-world-of-sports-august-7-2026/) at Wide World of Sports yesterday, and the team still made a point of stopping to bring coverage to the Warrior Games announcement. It says a lot about where this event sits on Disney’s priority list, even in the middle of a packed broadcast day. It also marks the second time in two weeks the complex has made headlines for pickleball, following the [Major League Pickleball Orlando finale](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/30/major-league-pickleball-disney-world-espn-wwos/) we covered there in late July. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260807_110124-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260807_110124-scaled.jpg)Disney’s commitment to service members shows up daily at Walt Disney World, not just during events like this one. As we’ve covered before, Magic Kingdom’s [daily Flag Retreat ceremony](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/04/24/disneys-daily-salute-to-service/) includes an active or retired military member selected by cast members, and just a day before yesterday’s announcement, U.S. Army veteran Tony Smith was honored at that very ceremony despite the rain. Walt Disney World also offers military discount tickets on an ongoing basis, part of a legacy of support for the armed forces that traces back to Walt and Roy O. Disney’s own service in World War I. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Warrior-Games-Magic-Kingdom-1349x900.png)The full 2027 [Warrior Games](https://dodwarriorgames.com/) schedule has not been released yet, and FLN will keep following this story as more details come out of ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Enterprise**. This ship first appeared on the big screen in Star Trek: The Motion Picture and was from the original TV show. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Star-Trek-60-Enterprise-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)The bucket includes popcorn and sits on a light-up base shaped like the Starfleet delta insignia inside a large 60, with the Enterprise mounted above it on display arms. A second piece rounds out the set: a fountain drink cup topped with one of four mystery Enterprise toppers, each a smaller version of the ship on its own display stand. The Starship Enterprise Popcorn Collectible comes with popcorn included, and the ship itself carries the NCC-1701 registry markings on the saucer section, a detail fans of the original series and films will recognize immediately. The companion piece is a cup with one of four mystery toppers based on the SS Enterprise ships from the movies, and it includes a fountain drink. Both pieces go on sale **September 4** at AMC locations while supplies last. As with most AMC concession exclusives, expect them to sell out at popular theaters quickly once word spreads. You can track this release alongside every other current theater exclusive on our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.claudeusercontent.com/?domain=claude.ai&parentOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fclaude.ai&errorReportingMode=parent&formattedSpreadsheets=true#), which we update as new collectibles roll out nationwide. AMC has not published pricing for either the popcorn bucket or the mystery topper cup as of this writing. We’ll update this article with exact pricing as soon as it’s confirmed. The promotional materials note that gourmet popcorn is excluded from the bucket price and that AMC Stubs upgrades do not apply to this release, and that additional fees apply to online orders. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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You get Absolutely Devoted to You starring Kimberley Sustad and Jesse Metcalfe. Absolutely Devoted to You will premiere Saturday at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel and be available to stream the next day on Hallmark+. Absolutely Devoted to You is part of the **[Hallmark Channel 25th birthday event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/05/hallmark-channel-celebrated-25-years-with-a-special-night-in-nyc/ "Hallmark Channel Celebrated 25 Years With A Special Night in NYC")**. The event also includes **[Toast to Italy ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/tag/and-romance-in-hallmark-channels-toast-to-italy-review/ "and Romance in Hallmark Channel's Toast To Italy - Review")**and Aussie at Heart. ![Chemistry, Charm, and Boy Bands Take Center Stage in Hallmark Channel's Absolutely Devoted to You - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Chemistry-Charm-and-Boy-Bands-Take-Center-Stage-in-Hallmark-Channels-Absolutely-Devoted-to-You--1600x900.jpg)An ambitious TV producer, Kaitlin, devises a brilliant plan to reunite a 90’s boy band for an annual summer beach bash, but her idea is derailed when she falls for the band’s reluctant lead singer, Derrick. Fans are happy to see Jesse Metcalfe return to Hallmark Channel. He was a mainstay for a long time, then took time away after he left Chesapeake Shores. This is a role made for Jesse. He’s often incorporated music into his roles, and this is no different. This time he’s not a rock star or country star; he’s a former Boy Band star. Derrick is a former boy bander turned community center mentor. He works with teens and tries to be there for all of them. Kimberley Sustad is never a bad idea. She shines no matter what role she’s in, and this role was no different. Kaitlin is a morning show TV producer who needs to get former boy band Absolutely Yeah back together to keep her job, along with others on her team. Kaitlin sets out to get this band back together and hits a roadblock with Derrick. She digs in and helps the community center that means so much to Derrick and ends up getting close to Derrick. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/adty2.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/adty1.webp)Kimberley and Jesse have great chemistry. It works. Lynda Boyd plays the Community center leader, Lucille. She is always fun. She can be sweet and gruff at the same time. Tetiana Ostapowych and Barry W. Levy star as Merrie and Mason, the morning show hosts that Kaitlin works for. Merrie is over the top and the one pushing Kaitlin super hard for the reunion of Absolutely Yeah with Derrick leading. Matheus Severo, Drew Henderson, and Doron Bell star as the other three members of Absolutely Yeah. Community center boy band kids are played by Graham Verchere, Elijah Westgate, Romar Dungo, and Connor Wong. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/adty4.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/adty5-1.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/adty3-1.webp)The formula is one that is familiar. The tropes are there. The heart is there. Hallmark Channel means there is always heart at the center. This is no different. The thing that had me worried is the boy band angle. This could go horribly wrong. It did not. As an original Blockhead and fan of boy bands, they did a fine job. I would have liked to see more of them, but I think that would have made it not work. Absolutely Devoted to You is directed by Stacey N. Harding. Stacey has directed many Hallmark Channel projects over the years. The team of Ali Spuck, Casie Tabariou, and Matthew Willis wrote the movie. Ali Spuck and Casie Tabariou have previously worked together on movies such as Scouting for Christmas and Aloha Heart. Matthew Willis was the script coordinator on many Hallmark Channel movies. This is the first time that the three have teamed up on a project. The writing on this movie is full of heart and humor. It’s well written, directed, and acted. This was a movie I was worried about. I didn’t want the boy band storyline to be a joke. The creative team did a good job. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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The reveal came from Disney Eats and covers everything from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party exclusives to returning water park pieces. [![Disney Confirms 2026 Halloween Popcorn Bucket Lineup: New Headless Horseman and Vampire Mickey Designs Join Returning Favorites](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Disney-Confirms-Full-2026-Halloween-Popcorn-Bucket-Lineup-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Disney-Confirms-Full-2026-Halloween-Popcorn-Bucket-Lineup.jpg)The two MNSSHP-exclusive designs we first told you about, the [Headless Horseman Sipper](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/03/hatbox-ghost-and-headless-horseman-popcorn-buckets-coming-to-mnsshp-2026/) and the Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket, are now confirmed with official details. Both are new for 2026, sold at Magic Kingdom popcorn carts near Cinderella Castle, limited to two per person per transaction, and available only to party ticket holders while supplies last. Two more new designs are landing outside the party. The Winnie the Pooh Hunny Bee Sipper shows Pooh dressed as a bee atop a glowing honeypot jack-o’-lantern, and it will be sold at select popcorn carts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom, capped at two per person per transaction. The Vampire Mickey Mouse Popcorn Bucket, a Dracula-caped take on Mickey holding a glowing pumpkin, spreads even wider to select carts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom under the same limit. Neither requires a party ticket. Rounding out the lineup are two returning fan favorites from the 2025 season. The Stitch Mummy Popcorn Bucket, wrapped head to toe in bandages, is back at select locations in Disney Springs, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, and Disney’s Blizzard Beach. The Pluto Skeleton Sipper, which sold out repeatedly last year, is returning to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach only. Both are available while supplies last. Pricing has not been announced for the new 2026 designs. The Pluto Skeleton Sipper ran about $20.50 with a soda purchase last year, so returning fans can expect the sipper to land in a similar range once confirmed. With six designs confirmed across Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, and both water parks, this is shaping up to be one of Disney World’s largest Halloween bucket rollouts yet. Check our [Disney Popcorn Bucket Hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/) for the full roundup, and we’ll update this piece with photos and pricing as each design starts appearing in the parks. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/763980847_1513311320481316_6248754462091708420_n-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/768199173_1070352505456663_5080721621906850368_n-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/765769761_2107890543143091_6886370527161560216_n-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/767131006_1040472898907666_6737532290445038590_n-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/765732603_1758554128520877_1890691934425309175_n-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/764777653_1489019399889582_8868320259461537752_n-1350x900.jpg)## Every Disney Halloween 2026 Popcorn Bucket and Sipper: Locations, Limits and Availability > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DbvPUxrkc6_/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disney%20Confirms%202026%20Halloween%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20Lineup%3A%20New%20Headless%20Horseman%20and%20Vampire%20Mickey%20Designs%20Join%20Returning%20Favorites&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disney%20Confirms%202026%20Halloween%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20Lineup%3A%20New%20Headless%20Horseman%20and%20Vampire%20Mickey%20Designs%20Join%20Returning%20Favorites "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Fantasy Land News has been tracking this movie since Lacey Chabert announced it live on Hallmark’s Hometown Holiday special in December, through the [first official trailer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-trailer/), the [sneak peek filmed at Echo Lake](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/06/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-sneak-peek/), and the growing merchandise lineup, including the [Loungefly Minnie Mouse collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-loungefly-collection/) and the [holiday cards and gift wrap](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/15/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-cards-gift-wrap-collection/) tied to the film. Holiday Ever After stars Lacey Chabert as Lindsey, whose family Christmas trip to Walt Disney World gets complicated when she discovers her room neighbor is Philip, played by Travis Van Winkle, the man behind her worst recent first date. The two families keep crossing paths across the parks, with a wish made at the Cinderella Fountain nudging their rivalry toward romance. Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Dufee, Taegen Burns, and Asher Alexander round out the cast, with a cameo from Patrick Renna. The movie was shot on location at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and it anchors Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas. ![Hallmark Channel 'Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True' Trailer Released](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hallmark-Just-Showed-the-First-Footage-of-the-Disney-World-Christmas-Movie-and-More-Is-Coming-in-Jul-1600x900.jpg)This is the first original movie collaboration between Hallmark and Walt Disney World, and it has already spun off into a full retail line spanning Loungefly, Vera Bradley, Corkcicle, and the [Hallmark Dream Book ornament collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/hallmark-dream-book-2026-disney-ornaments/) we broke down back in April. Our [Hallmark Channel hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) has the full merchandise breakdown, and we will keep tracking the collection as more pieces get their own release dates. We also expect this partnership to come up at D23 2026 later this month, where Fantasy Land News will be on the ground covering [the Hallmark and Disney panel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/20/hallmark-disney-magic-panel-d23-2026/) along with the rest of the show. Mark your calendars for November 28. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Hallmark Confirms Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True Premiere Date --- ### [ESPN8 The Ocho Returns to Walt Disney World on August 7 for Its 10th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/06/espn8-the-ocho-returns-wide-world-of-sports-august-7-2026/) **Published:** August 6, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** The OCH10 returns to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on August 7, 2026, with a full day of free live competition that runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. ESPN8: The Ocho is celebrating its 10th anniversary in a big way, and Walt Disney World is once again the place to be. The OCH10 returns to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on August 7, 2026, with a full day of free live competition that runs from 10 a.m. straight through to 9 p.m. — and if you have never been, this is the year to go. The OCH10 returns to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on August 7, 2026, with a full day of free live competition that runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Now that the full breakdown is out, a few of the new additions deserve more detail. Donk Toss has competitors aiming an inflatable donkey at a target, testing accuracy over power. Roofball turns a backyard game into a real competition, with players tossing a ball onto a rooftop and trying to control exactly where it lands. The Housekeeping Games take the skills hotel housekeepers use every day and turn them into a timed competition built around speed, precision, and teamwork, which might be our favorite new addition purely for how specific and on-brand it is for a Disney venue. ![ESPN8 The Ocho Returns to Walt Disney World on August 7 for Its 10th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ESPN8-The-Ocho-Returns-to-Walt-Disney-Worlds-Wide-World-of-Sports-on-August-7-1600x900.jpg)## Full August 7 Event Schedule The full schedule for ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is confirmed, and it runs a little tighter than originally expected, wrapping at 9 p.m. rather than 10. Here is the lineup for the day: - **10:00 – 11:00 a.m.** – 2026 Big League Wiffle Ball World Series - **11:00 a.m. – Noon** – Donk Toss - **Noon – 1:00 p.m.** – Turf Wars Adult Kickball - **2:00 – 3:00 p.m.** – 2026 Roofball U.S. Open - **3:00 – 4:00 p.m.** – Combat Archery All Stars - **4:00 – 5:00 p.m.** – 2026 Housekeeping Games - **5:00 – 6:00 p.m.** – USA Dodgeball - **6:00 – 7:00 p.m.** – The Popdarts Championship - **7:00 – 8:00 p.m.** – Pop-A-Shot 2026 National Championship - **8:00 – 9:00 p.m.** – Slippery Stairs: Primetime Chaos Tour There is a gap between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. with nothing currently scheduled, so that is a good window to grab lunch before Roofball kicks off. Slippery Stairs closes out the night, which tracks, since it earned the primetime slot for a reason. Parking is complimentary as well, and if you are staying on property, Disney’s Minnie Van Service through the Lyft app is another easy way to get to the complex without driving yourself. Fan Zones will be set up around the venue too, with limited Ocho merchandise, photo opportunities, and a chance to try a few of the actual games yourself between the scheduled events. Holly and I were there last year for **[the first time](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/28/espn8-the-ocho-at-wide-world-of-sports-aug-1st-sportscenter-dodgeball-pillow-fighting-slippery-stairs-free-spectator-tickets-now-available/)**, and it genuinely surprised us. Sitting inside the arena at Disney in the air conditioning, watching world-class athletes compete in sports you have never seen on television before, is a completely different kind of Disney day. It feels like a secret that not enough people know about. Slippery Stairs was the highlight of our entire visit. Watching competitors try to haul themselves up a soapy, foam-covered staircase while gravity absolutely refuses to cooperate is one of the funniest and most legitimately impressive things we have ever seen at Walt Disney World. We also discovered Popdarts that day, and I am not exaggerating when I say we went home and ordered our own set. That is what The Ocho does. It introduces you to sports you never knew existed and somehow makes you care deeply about the outcome within about thirty seconds. ## What Is ESPN8: The Ocho? ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/702982799_4445759956919574_6214249800923049219_n-720x900.jpg)The Ocho is ESPN’s annual celebration of seldom-seen sports, a concept that started as a joke in the 2004 film “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” and became a real, beloved annual event. This is year ten, and ESPN is leaning all the way into the milestone with the OCH10 branding. The broader event runs August 6 through August 9 across the country, but the live in-person experience at Walt Disney World takes place entirely on August 7. Entry is free, and spectators can move between venues inside the complex to catch different sports throughout the day. ## The Confirmed 2026 Sports Lineup at ESPN Wide World of Sports ESPN has now confirmed the full 2026 sports lineup for the Walt Disney World event, and it delivers on exactly the kind of chaos we fell in love with last year. Slippery Stairs returns as the Slippery Stairs Primetime Chaos Tour, which is great news for anyone who watched it last summer and immediately understood why it is the signature event of the entire day. The 2026 Big League Wiffle Ball World Series and the 2026 Roofball U.S. Open bring back the backyard-game energy The Ocho does best, while Turf Wars Adult Kickball and USA Dodgeball keep the team-sports side of the day going strong. Combat Archery All Stars looks like one of the more physical additions to this year’s lineup, and the Popdarts Championship should be a fun full-circle moment for us personally, after we bought our own set following last year’s event. Pop-A-Shot returns with its 2026 National Championship, Donk Toss is new to our radar and sounds exactly as fun as it sounds, and the 2026 Housekeeping Games round out a lineup that spans everything from precision games to full-contact chaos. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20250801_105016-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20250801_173623-1600x900.jpg)We will update this article with the full 2026 schedule as soon as ESPN releases it. Check back here to get the update the moment it drops. ## How to Attend and What to Expect Admission to The Ocho at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is free. Advanced registration is not required but is encouraged, and you can register and find full details at the [ESPN Wide World of Sports website](https://www.espnwwos.com) when it goes live. The complex is air-conditioned for the indoor events, which in Florida in August is not a small detail. This is an all-day event built for families, and the schedule is paced well enough that you can catch multiple sports across the venue without feeling rushed. When we attended last year, one of the unexpected highlights was running into Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto all dressed in their sports outfits. It is the kind of Disney magic you do not expect to find at a dodgeball tournament, and it absolutely made the day. Food was available throughout the event, and there was Ocho merchandise on site as well, so budget a little extra if you want to bring something home beyond the memories and a sudden obsession with Popdarts. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20250801_093658-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20250801_093529-1600x900.jpg)The overall four-day ESPN8: The Ocho broadcast runs August 6 through 9 across the ESPN family of networks, with more than 65 hours of programming. The August 7 events at Walt Disney World will be part of what airs live on ESPN8 that day. ## Our Take We were skeptical the first time and converts by the end of the day. The Ocho at Wide World of Sports is one of the most underrated things you can do at Walt Disney World, and the 10-year anniversary feels like exactly the right time to finally go if you have been on the fence. You will leave having discovered at least one sport you want to try yourself. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Under the agreement, short-form videos from creators who opt into the program will appear on both TikTok and inside Verts, the short-form video feed already built into Disney+. The content will draw from characters and stories across Disney’s brands, including Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and FX, pulled from hundreds of films and series in Disney’s catalog. Disney says the selection will be refreshed regularly to keep it tied to what fans are already talking about. [Asad Ayaz](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/30/who-is-asad-ayaz-meet-the-fan-in-charge-of-the-disney-brand/ "Who Is Asad Ayaz? Meet the Fan in Charge of the Disney Brand"), Disney’s Chief Marketing and Brand Officer, said the deal reflects something Disney has believed for a long time, that “the best storytellers are fans first.” Fans creating and sharing their own takes on Disney stories is nothing new, but this arrangement gives that fan content an official home inside the Disney+ app itself instead of leaving it scattered across social media. The partnership also includes a joint Disney Creator Ambassador Program, which will give a select group of TikTok creators extra perks for their Disney-related content, including invitations to exclusive events and support for building their careers further. It’s part of a bigger effort from both companies to treat creators as a real part of how people discover and stick with Disney’s shows and movies, rather than just an audience watching from the outside. The numbers behind the deal give some sense of why Disney is interested. According to TikTok’s own data, fans posted an average of 6.5 million movie and TV-related videos on the platform every day last year, and almost half of viewers surveyed said they went on to watch something on a streaming service after finding it on TikTok first. For Disney, that’s a direct line between what’s trending on TikTok and what people choose to watch on Disney+, one the company is now trying to build into the app itself rather than just watch happen elsewhere. No exact launch date has been set beyond “the coming months,” and Disney hasn’t said which countries will get the feature after the US pilot. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Company-wide revenue reached $25.2 billion, up 7% from the same quarter last year, while adjusted earnings per share rose to $2.06 from $1.61, a 28% jump. New CEO Josh D’Amaro, five months into the role, told investors the results reflect the company operating as one connected business rather than a group of separate divisions. ![Disney's Q3 Earnings Show Growth at the Parks and a Toy Story 5 Boost for Everything Else](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Disney-Earnings-1600x900.jpg)Disney Experiences, which covers the theme parks, resorts, and [Disney Cruise Line](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/dcl-disney-cruise-line/), had one of its better quarters. Revenue climbed 10% to nearly $10 billion, and the segment’s operating income jumped 20% to just over $3 billion. Walt Disney World led the way, with strong core attendance from both day guests and annual passholders, helped along by summer promotions and new offerings. Domestic park attendance grew 3% year over year, and guests spent about 4% more per visit than they did last summer. Disneyland Paris also had a good quarter following the opening of World of Frozen. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3-1600x900.png)Combined attendance across every park and cruise ship, a number Disney calls “global guests,” grew 4%. A big part of that came from the cruise line. This was the first full quarter with both the Disney Destiny and Disney Adventure in service, and together the two ships added roughly 50% more stateroom capacity than Disney had a year ago. Disney says bookings for both ships remain healthy heading into the rest of the year, with more cruise capacity planned in the years ahead. Looking further out at the parks, D’Amaro pointed to a coming wave of new attractions, including Villains Land in Florida and the Avengers Campus expansion in Anaheim. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/5-1600x900.png)On the [Entertainment side](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/), revenue rose 6% to $11.3 billion, and operating income jumped 64% to $1.68 billion. Most of that growth came from higher subscription and licensing fees rather than any single hit, though Toy Story 5 did plenty of work on its own. The film opened June 19 and has already topped $1 billion worldwide, pushing the franchise’s lifetime total past $4 billion. It also gave Disney+ a lift, with more than two billion hours streamed, and helped merchandise sales post their best year-over-year quarter in five years. D’Amaro called it “the Disney flywheel in action,” one story showing up in theaters, on streaming, in stores, and across every park and ship the company operates. Not every release hit its mark. Both Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu and the upcoming live-action Moana came in under Disney’s box office expectations. Even so, Disney says both are still paying off in other ways. The Mandalorian and Grogu drove a jump in Star Wars retail sales and traffic to the newly updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Galaxy’s Edge in Anaheim and Orlando, along with a Fortnite tie-in that got fans engaged outside the theater entirely. Moana is expected to land well on Disney+ this fall, building on an original film that’s already one of the most-streamed movies ever and already has a themed area at EPCOT along with a full line of merchandise. Streaming had a solid quarter too. Subscription revenue for Disney+ and Hulu grew 15% year over year on both new sign-ups and price increases, and combined streaming operating income more than doubled to $712 million from $329 million a year earlier. Disney also reached a milestone in tying Hulu and Disney+ together, letting Hulu subscribers link their profiles and manage everything from one account. The rate at which subscribers cancel dropped during the quarter, something Disney credits partly to better recommendations across the app. Looking at the rest of the year, Disney still expects adjusted earnings per share to grow about 12% for all of fiscal 2026, or about 16% once an extra week in this year’s calendar is factored in. The company also raised its plans for buying back its own stock to at least $9 billion for the year, helped in part by an agreement to sell its 50% stake in A+E Networks, the parent company of channels like History and Lifetime, for roughly $1.2 billion in cash. Between the numbers at the parks and the gains in streaming, this was a good quarter for Disney fans to watch from the outside too. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Hosted by Breanne Heldman from PEOPLE, there were three different panels that took to the stage to share their experiences at **[Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/27/hallmark-channel-25th-birthday-movie-guide-august-2026/ "Here’s every movie airing on Hallmark Channel for its 25th birthday celebration")** and a little sneak peek at what’s to come. ![Hallmark Channel Celebrated 25 Years With A Special Night in NYC](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hallmark-Channel-Celebrated-25-Years-With-A-Special-Night-in-NYC-1-1600x900.jpg)The first panel was Alison Sweeney, Ashley Williams, Niall Matter, Autumn Reeser, Wes Brown, Holly Robinson Peete, Rachel Boston, and Victor Webster. Holly Robinson Peete talked about how when she joined the channel, it felt like a family and kept her coming back. Rachel told the story that during her filming with Victor Webster, her now 4-year-old daughter was 7 months old, and Victor went ahead to make sure there was a room available on set so that Rachel could have a place to be with her daughter when she was on set. This is my Hallmark. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0203-1600x736.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0207-1600x736.png)Alison talked about having her daughter star in a movie with her and got quite emotional about taking her daughter to college. Autumn Reeser talked about having her children on set on the set of the upcoming movie, Christmas Delivered, with Wes Brown. They joked about how they got to throw snowballs and be on set. Ashley talked about doing a movie with her husband, Neil Dodson, that is a take on Much Ado About Nothing called Much About Love, premiering on August 29 on Hallmark Channel and streaming the next day on Hallmark+. She will be doing this with Niall Matter. Niall got to talk about A Grand Biltmore Christmas. He said that initially fans didn’t respond as positively as he had hoped. There was a misunderstanding because it’s not a sequel; it’s a totally new story that takes place during the Gilded Age when the Biltmore House first opens. Rachel mentioned that during her first movie with Niall, she heard excited screams of joy, and she went to see what it was. Niall looked at her and said, “Rachel, I’m going to be a dad.” Big Biltmore news: Rachel confirmed that she and Wes Brown are reprising their roles in A Grand Biltmore Christmas. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0210-1600x736.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0213-1600x736.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0215-1600x736.png)Ashley Williams and Alison Sweeney let it out that they are starring together again in a movie this Countdown to Christmas. We last saw them in the Barcelona movies, but they are doing it again. Ashley talked about the Make Her Mark program, which is her women’s director program to give up-and-coming female directors their first job through mentorship. The first director of the Make Her Mark program was Crystal Lowe, and she will be directing the Ashley Williams and Alison Sweeney movie while mentoring Sarah Wilson Thacker. Holly Robinson Peete talked about being an Autism mom and her foundation, The HollyRod Foundation, and that she got to make a Christmas movie about an Autism family. Hallmark stepped up and let her shine a light on these families. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0214-1600x736.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0216-1600x736.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0221-1600x736.png)Panel two came out, and it was Andrew Walker, Nikki DeLoach, BJ Britt, Heather Hemmens, Kimberley Sustad, Erin Cahill, and Tyler Hynes. This panel was all about the fun and love. Nikki, Andrew, and Kimberley talked about the Hallmark Stars Live Tour that just wrapped up and how much fun it was, but how much they love to get to visit these fans and hear their stories. They talked about how the Hallmark community is a safe space. We heard stories about how silly and fun the tour was for the stars to travel on the bus and do these shows. Nikki talked about how she works with Make Her Mark and gets to write and produce for Hallmark Channel. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0228-1600x736.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0233-1600x736.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0242-1600x736.png)They talked about how BJ is the best hugger, and he did give a hug to a fan member. Tyler talked about his upcoming movie, The Nights Before Christmas, which is a take on Groundhog Day. He also talked about his upcoming Hallmark Christmas ornament of his likeness. He said that he never had to look at himself so much, and it was disturbing. Lots of laughs about how his hair is in the ornament. Andrew joked that Tyler kissed and boxed every ornament. We found out that Heather Hemmens is getting married this weekend. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0252-1600x736.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0251-1600x736.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0256-1600x736.png)Panel three was Andie MacDowell, Benjamin Ayers, Barbara Niven, Lacey Chabert, Scott Michael Foster, Jonathan Bennett, and Marilu Henner. We found out that Scott Michael Foster got married last weekend. They talked about how Barbara got her SAG card for doing a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie in 1986 before the Hallmark Channel started. She joked that they don’t age out but that they age up to other roles. Marilu spoke about how she played the same character 21 times with the Aurora Teagarden movies and that she has been very consistent with the Hallmark family. She mentions that Hallmark is a staple for her because she has been mom to lots of the stars in various movies. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0264-1600x736.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0270-1600x736.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0275-1600x736.png)Lacey mentioned that she started her Hallmark movies in 2010 with Elevator Girl and hasn’t looked back. She has joy in making them but gets reinvigorated by the fan stories and how these movies put joy into the world. Andie got to talk about how she was in the first Hallmark series, Cedar Cove. She talked about how she loved playing a powerful, strong woman and that Hallmark makes the material that her family and friends would watch. She loved that the network took a chance on The Way Home and that it was risky and different. We heard about how Hope Valley 1874 was a direct-to-Hallmark+ series and that today was the first day of production on When Calls the Heart season 14. Hope Valley 1874 will film in January with Season 2. Ben talked about the Hearties and how Hope Valley 1874 is a great Canadian show that spoke to him. Next, we heard about **[Paris Is Always a Good Idea](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/29/say-oui-to-romance-in-paris-is-always-a-good-idea-on-hallmark-review/ "Say Oui To Romance in Paris Is Always a Good Idea on Hallmark+ Review")**, which is airing now on Hallmark+. Lacey spoke about how it was to sit with a character for six episodes instead of a movie. She said that this story spoke to her as a person with a heart that is burdened by grief and what that means to step forward in life. They got to spend 3 months overseas and how it’s hard work but so rewarding. Scott Michael Foster spoke about the journey and filming overseas and that he is enjoying getting to work with the Hallmark Channel and the team. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0277-1600x736.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0279-1600x736.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0285-1600x736.png)Finally, we heard from Jonathan Bennett. He told the story of how he made history. He got a call from Michelle Vicary, and she asked what were the stories that he wanted to tell were, and he said that he wanted to tell stories about love that looks like mine. She said done and hung up. A few months later, they were shooting The Christmas House. This was the first same sex leading love story in a Christmas movie. He remembers getting ready to do the final Hallmark kiss that is a part of every movie, and the set was full of the crew, and he found out that they all wanted to be there to see history made. Jonathan said that he took the peacoat that he was wearing home with him from set. He got emails from wardobe saysing do you have the coat. He said no. Another person reached out wanting the coat. Finally, he got a call from an executive and was told, “You’re not in trouble. We need the peacoat.” Jonathan asked why. He was told that the coat is being added to the LGBTQ+ archive at the Smithsonian as part of history. He finished up with Love is for everyone, and so is Hallmark Channel. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0292-1600x736.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0294-1600x736.png)They ended the evening with a look at what’s to come. We got to see some clips of the upcoming **[Holiday Ever After: A](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/tag/hallmark-x-disney-holiday-ever-after/ "Hallmark X Disney Holiday Ever After")[Hallmark X Disney Holiday Ever After](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/15/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-cards-gift-wrap-collection/ "Hallmark X Disney Holiday Ever After")[Disney World Wish Come True](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/tag/hallmark-x-disney-holiday-ever-after/ "Hallmark X Disney Holiday Ever After")**, **[A Grand Biltmore Christmas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/new-first-look-at-a-grand-biltmore-christmas-watch-the-trailer-now/ "NEW! First Look at A Grand Biltmore Christmas: Watch the Trailer Now")**, The Nights Before Christmas, and a first look at Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story, plus looks at When Calls The Heart, Hope Valley 1874, and Paris is Always a Good Idea. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Grand opening festivities start at 11 a.m. on August 20 with local treats and giveaways while supplies last. ![Primark Is Opening a New Store Right Next to Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Primark-Disney-World-Store-1-1600x850.jpg)The timing and location line up well for park-going families. Vineland Premium Outlets already draws Disney vacationers for the Disney Character Warehouse, a longtime favorite for discounted Disney merchandise, and this Primark opening gives visitors another reason to build the outlets into a trip itinerary alongside that stop. Inside, shoppers will find licensed [Disney](https://www.primark.com/en-us/a/inspiration/style-trends/disneys-the-wonder-of-friendship) and Marvel collections including Mickey, Minnie & Friends, Pixar’s Toy Story, and Marvel’s Spider-Man, plus Orlando Magic gear for local sports fans. Primark’s pricing stays low across the board, with women’s denim starting at $12, men’s tees at $5, and kids’ sweatshirts at $7. Shoppers can browse current product offerings ahead of time at primark.com, and Primark also offers email sign-ups for updates on new drops and store openings. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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In their memo, Mazloum and Bergman said the aim is for “storytelling, commerce and experiences come together from the very beginning,” bringing the consumer products side of the company closer to the creative teams driving what ends up on shelves. ![Disney Consumer Products Moving From Experiences to Entertainment Studios in October](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Disney-Consumer-Products-Moving-From-Experiences-to-Entertainment-Studios-in-October-1600x900.jpg)No leadership changes have been announced for Consumer Products so far. Lisa Baldzicki was promoted to president of Disney Consumer Products earlier this year, taking over from Tasia Filippatos, who moved to president of Disney Parks International. That change came in March as incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro built out his executive team following his appointment to succeed Bob Iger. This is the second time in the past several months that Disney has pulled a business out of Experiences and folded it into Entertainment. In March, as part of that same leadership transition, incoming President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden moved Disney’s Games and Digital Entertainment division out of Experiences and into Disney Entertainment. That group, led by EVP Sean Shoptaw, runs Disney’s game partnerships, including its collaboration with Epic Games to build a Disney presence inside Fortnite. Games had reported to D’Amaro under Experiences before the switch. Walden said the change would align the games business more closely with Disney+ and Hulu and open up new ways for fans to spend time with Disney characters and stories outside the parks and movie theaters. Disney remains the biggest name in the licensing business by a wide margin. Just last week, License Global ranked Disney No. 1 in its 2026 Top Global Licensors Whitepaper, with $63 billion in retail sales of licensed consumer products in 2025 across more than 100 product categories in over 180 countries. Disney said it will share more details on the Consumer Products transition as it moves forward through the rest of 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Consumer Products --- ### [Joe Schott Takes Over as Walt Disney World Resort President](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/04/joe-schott-walt-disney-world-president-vision/) **Published:** August 4, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Joe Schott is officially President of Walt Disney World Resort. He took over the role on August 3, 2026, succeeding Jeff Vahle, and walked into the job in the middle of the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom’s history, with new lands also rising at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.** **Who Is Joe Schott?** – Schott’s Disney story goes back nearly 45 years. He started as a part-time skipper on the Jungle Cruise at Walt Disney World, long before he ever imagined running the place. From there, he built one of the longest resumes in the company. He led Walt Disney Attractions Japan for three years during Tokyo Disney Resort’s 25th anniversary. He spent five years as chief operating officer of Disneyland Paris, leading the revitalization of its parks and hotels. He served as president and general manager of Shanghai Disney Resort starting in 2018, first joining that team as senior vice president of operations. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Nova Southeastern University. ![Joe Schott Takes Over as Walt Disney World Resort President](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Joe-Schott-2-1600x900.jpg)Most recently, Schott ran Disney Signature Experiences, a division that reaches far beyond theme parks. Under his watch, Disney Cruise Line grew from six ships to a planned fleet of 13, including the Disney Destiny sailing out of Port Everglades and the Disney Adventure sailing from Singapore, plus a future ship in Tokyo built through a partnership with Oriental Land Company. The division also covers Disney Vacation Club, Adventures by Disney, National Geographic Expeditions, Aulani, Golden Oak, Disney Institute, and Storyliving by Disney. Natacha Rafalski, previously president of Disneyland Paris, has taken over that role now that Schott has moved to Walt Disney World. **Joe Schott’s First Statement as President: “Feels a Lot Like Coming Home”** – Schott marked his first day with a post on LinkedIn, and it reads like a man who never expected to end up back where he started. “When I took a part-time job as a skipper on the Jungle Cruise nearly 45 years ago, I never could have imagined where the journey would lead from there,” Schott wrote. “I’ve gone from Florida to Disney destinations around the world and back. Returning to the place where it all began feels a lot like coming home.” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Joe-Schott_DX_Headshot-901x900.jpg)He laid out his priorities in plain terms. “I am honored to be President of Walt Disney World during such an exciting time,” Schott wrote. “With significant investments and growth underway across our property, we have tremendous opportunities ahead. My focus is simple: support our Cast Members, deliver exceptional Guest experiences and build on our strong foundation.” He also thanked his predecessor directly. “I also want to thank Jeff Vahle for his leadership and stewardship of Walt Disney World,” Schott wrote. “He has helped shape the resort’s success, strengthen our culture and position us for the opportunities ahead. I am honored to follow in his footsteps.” **He’s Following Jeff Vahle, Who Led the Resort Through Its 50th Anniversary** – Vahle announced his retirement back in May, closing out 36 years with the company that started on the floor of Magic Kingdom as an engineer. We [covered his full statement when he stepped down](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/11/jeff-vahle-steps-down-as-walt-disney-world-resort-president/), and Disney named Schott as his successor the same week, a move we [reported on back in May](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/18/disney-experiences-names-new-president-for-walt-disney-world-resort/). Vahle took the president role in 2020 and guided the resort through its phased reopening, the 50th anniversary celebration, and the openings of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, TRON Lightcycle / Run, Journey of Water, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. **What Joe Schott Inherits: Four Lands and a New Resort Under Construction** – Schott isn’t stepping into a quiet moment. He’s stepping into the busiest construction period Walt Disney World has seen in decades. At Magic Kingdom, [Piston Peak National Park is rising in Frontierland](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/28/frontierland-transformation-update-piston-peak-construction-walls-take-shape/), a Cars-inspired land replacing Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat. It’s part of what Disney calls the largest single expansion in the park’s history. We track every phase of that build on our [Magic Kingdom coverage hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/magic-kingdom/). Plus, we have Villains Land coming in the near future. We should know more information in the next two weeks about the future of who, what, and when we can expect them to take over the Magic Kingdom. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, [Monstropolis continues to take shape](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/18/monstropolis-hollywood-studios-construction-update-july-2026/) where Muppet\*Vision 3D and Grand Avenue used to sit. The Monsters, Inc.-themed land will include the first suspended coaster at a Disney park, plus Harryhausen’s restaurant and the Glob Theater. Full details live on our [Hollywood Studios coverage hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/). At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Tropical Americas is reshaping the old DinoLand U.S.A. footprint around the story of Pueblo Esperanza. We recently reported on [the scale of the Encanto casita construction there](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/encanto-casita-construction-animal-kingdom-tropical-americas/), part of a new carousel attraction still awaiting an official name. And on the resort side, [Disney Lakeshore Lodge is under construction on Bay Lake](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/disney-lakeshore-lodge-walt-disney-world-2027/), the resort’s first standalone hotel to open since Disney’s Riviera Resort in 2019. We got [an insider preview on the water with Walt Disney Imagineering](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/01/disney-lakeshore-lodge-we-got-an-insider-preview-on-bay-lake-with-walt-disney-imagineering/) back in May, ahead of its planned summer 2027 opening. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Joe-Schott-1600x900.jpg)**The Full-Circle Angle Other Outlets Are Skipping** – Most coverage of this appointment stops at the resume. What gets missed is how directly Schott’s own story lines up with the moment he’s stepping into. He started as a teenager steering a boat through a fake jungle in Frontierland. Now he’s overseeing the total rebuild of that same corner of Magic Kingdom into Piston Peak. We [stood in front of the Imagineering models for Piston Peak, Monstropolis, and Tropical Americas last fall](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/18/the-future-of-walt-disney-world-on-display-at-hollywood-studios/), all three displayed together at Hollywood Studios as one connected vision for the resort’s future. Schott now owns that entire vision, not just a piece of it. That’s the story underneath the headline, and it’s the reason this leadership change carries more weight than a typical hire. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The concert kicks off World Princess Week and caps a day that also includes a Disney Legends Cavalcade and the return of the Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party, though the concert is the marquee moment fans are watching closely. While you’re planning your D23 Day visit, don’t miss the new [**Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/hatbox-ghost-popcorn-bucket-disneyland/ "Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket Debuts at Disneyland D23 Day Aug. 13") also debuting that week at Disneyland Resort. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Princess_-The-Ultimate-Concert-Celebration-Details-for-Disneyland-D23-Day-2026-1600x900.jpg)The performance celebrates Disney Princess stories across animation, live-action, stage, and music, with a production design built around dazzling lights, sweeping projections, and sky-high fountains at Paradise Gardens Park. Attendance is limited and requires a virtual queue, so planning ahead matters if you want a shot at getting in. For our full breakdown of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, visit our [D23 2026 Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/). **WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO** - **Location:** Paradise Gardens Park, Disney California Adventure - **Showtimes:** 8:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. PST - **Virtual queue enrollment:** Opens at 12:00 p.m. PST on Aug. 13 - **Requirements:** Virtual queue confirmation, wristband, and valid Disney California Adventure admission **HOW THE VIRTUAL QUEUE WORKS** You can request to join the virtual queue through the Disneyland app starting at 12:00 p.m. PST on Aug. 13, either after entering California Adventure or after entering Disneyland with a valid Park Hopper ticket. Once you join, you will be assigned an admittance group. When your group is called, you will get a push notification telling you to head to the Hyperion Theater Courtyard between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to scan your ticket or entry code and pick up your wristband. Virtual queue admittance groups are extremely limited and available while supplies last, so joining as close to 12:00 p.m. as possible gives you the best shot. A few important details: wristbands are only given to guests with a valid virtual queue entry code who have signed a filming release form, since photography, filming, and recording will be taking place during the show. Wristbands have no cash value, cannot be sold, and will not be replaced if lost, stolen, or damaged. Availability and procedures are subject to change without notice, so keep an eye on official Disney channels as Aug. 13 approaches. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2022-Jodi-Benson-Disney-Princess-The-Concert-Tour-1600x900.jpg)**CAN’T MAKE IT IN PERSON?** If you don’t land a spot in the virtual queue, the concert will stream on Disney+ and air on Disney Channel, Freeform, and The Wonderful World of Disney on ABC on Sunday, Aug. 16. That gives every Disney Princess fan a way to see the show even without a wristband. **OUR TAKE** – Given how limited these virtual queue groups are expected to be, I would not count on strolling into California Adventure that afternoon and casually joining the queue. If this concert is the reason you’re going to D23 Day, have the Disneyland app open and ready to go right at 12:00 p.m. PST, and have a backup plan for your day in case you don’t get an admittance group. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Set for Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, the two-night event will serve more than 50 unique dishes**, following [the dates we reported back in March](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/walt-disney-world-swan-and-dolphin-announces-dates-for-17th-annual-food-wine-classic/). The festival takes over the scenic causeway at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin with a street-party atmosphere, live entertainment, and more than 170 beverage selections. The hotel’s newest restaurant, Bourbon Steak by Celebrity Chef Michael Mina, returns for its second year on the lineup since [opening at the resort in 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/25/celebrity-chef-michael-mina-ribbon-cutting-at-disney-worlds-newest-restaurant-bourbon-steak/), joined by Todd English’s bluezoo, Il Mulino, Amare, and Rosa Mexicano. Returning themed areas include the Beer Garden, For the Love of Florida, Chinatown, and the Bubble Lounge. [![Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Reveals 2026 Menus](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Walt-Disney-World-Swan-and-Dolphin-Food-Wine-Classic-unveils-2025-menus-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Walt-Disney-World-Swan-and-Dolphin-Food-Wine-Classic-unveils-2025-menus.jpg)Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic 2026The 2026 lineup leans heavily on new dishes, with only a couple of fan favorites making a repeat appearance. Highlights include: - **Lasagna** (Il Mulino) – house-made pasta, eggplant, fresh pomodoro, béchamel, roasted mushrooms, caper crumbles (Friday) - **Oyster Espuma** (Todd English’s bluezoo) – Gruyère panna cotta, champagne sphere, sea beans, crispy parmesan, tobiko caviar (Friday and Saturday) - **Slow Cooked Berkshire Pork Belly** (Smokin D’s) – hickory smoked cane sugar “cloud,” carrot ginger puree, chai apricot glaze, crunchy garlic (Friday) - **Slow Braised Wagyu Beef Short Rib** (Bourbon Steak) – celery root espuma, shallot marmalade (Friday and Saturday) - **Watermelon Feta Salad** (Amare) – sumac onions, red wine vinaigrette, grilled halloumi, fresh mint (Saturday) - **Blackened Cedar Plank Grouper** (For the Love of Florida) – red grouper, blackened, served with coconut rice, ginger black beans, green onion, and chili-mango-pineapple pico de gallo (Friday and Saturday) - **Tacos de Cochinita Pibil** (Rosa Mexicano) – roasted pork marinated in achiote and spices, fresh corn tortillas, pickled cabbage, slaw, onions, cilantro (Friday and Saturday) - **Mini Smash Burger** (The Fountain) – American wagyu beef, American cheese, caramelized onion, Roma tomato, garlic aioli, cheddar-jalapeno slider roll - **Cured Salmon, Blue Crab** (Kimonos) – takuan, avocado, mentaiko sauce, yuzu tobiko, micro radish [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PorkBelly_SmokinDs_SDFWC-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PorkBelly_SmokinDs_SDFWC-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FloridaCitrus2_ForTheLoveOfFlorida_SDFWC-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FloridaCitrus2_ForTheLoveOfFlorida_SDFWC-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BluefinTunaHamachi_Kimonos_SDFWC-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BluefinTunaHamachi_Kimonos_SDFWC-scaled.jpg)A couple of returning favorites are back too. Rosa Mexicano brings back its Chips and Salsa Bar with fresh fried corn tortilla chips, norteña, tomatillo arbol, aguamole, habanero pickled onions, and two styles of pico de gallo, available both nights. Chinatown’s Shu Mein, made with Shanghai noodles, braised tofu, shiitake mushroom, and bamboo in a vegan broth, also returns for both nights. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FoodGrouping_SDFWC-600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GulfShrimp2_Cabana_SDFWC-600x900.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ThePeach_SDpastry_SDFWC-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ThePeach_SDpastry_SDFWC-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WatermelonFetaSalad_Amare_SDFWC-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WatermelonFetaSalad_Amare_SDFWC-scaled.jpg)The complete 2026 menu, including every dish not listed here, is posted at [swandolphinfoodandwineclassic.com/eat](https://swandolphinfoodandwineclassic.com/eat/). Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic 2026 offers unlimited tastings, world-class cuisine, and live entertainment from 5-9 p.m. each evening. Guests can save 10 percent by purchasing a bundle ticket covering both nights. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20251114_173845-1600x900.jpg)**At-a-Glance:** - **What:** 17th Annual Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic - **When:** Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 \| 5-9 p.m. - **Where:** Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin - **Tickets:** [FoodAndWineClassic.com](https://swandolphinfoodandwineclassic.com/) - **Hotel Packages:** Call 1-888-828-8850 with proof of ticket purchase for exclusive room rates For more Walt Disney World dining coverage, visit our [Disney Food & Menus section](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-food/) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Walt%20Disney%20World%20Swan%20and%20Dolphin%20Food%20%26%20Wine%20Classic%20Reveals%202026%20Menus&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Walt%20Disney%20World%20Swan%20and%20Dolphin%20Food%20%26%20Wine%20Classic%20Reveals%202026%20Menus "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney is releasing a Kermit the Frog Passholder magnet, a matching Key Lime Kermit Milkshake, and a limited-time PhotoPass Magic Shot, all running through September 24, 2026.** ![New Kermit the Frog Passholder Magnet Arrives at Disney's Hollywood Studios August 11](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/New-Kermit-the-Frog-Passholder-Magnet-Arrives-at-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-August-11-1600x900.jpg)The magnet is available at Mickey Shorts Theater from park open to park close during the full run. It’s one per Passholder, while supplies last, and you’ll need your valid Annual Pass card or a linked MagicBand, MagicBand+, or Disney MagicMobile pass, plus a government-issued photo ID, to claim it. A theme park reservation for Hollywood Studios is required unless you’re arriving after 2:00 PM or visiting on a good-to-go day, and standard blockout dates still apply. It’s a fitting spot for the pickup too, just steps from where [Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/20/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-review/) has been sending guests racing through Hollywood with The Electric Mayhem since it opened in May. Dockside Diner is handling the food side of things with the Key Lime Kermit Milkshake, a vanilla shake topped with key lime cake crumbs, key lime sauce, and sprinkles. It’s on the menu daily during Dockside Diner’s normal hours for the same August 11 through September 24 window, sold first come, first served while supplies last. Disney PhotoPass is joining in too, with a Passholder-exclusive Magic Shot featuring Kermit playing his banjo. Look for the photographer near the end of Hollywood Boulevard, close to Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM daily. Bring your own banjo pose and make it a duet. It’s another sign of how much runway Disney is giving the Muppets at Hollywood Studios this year. Between the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster retheme and now a full round of Passholder exclusives built around Kermit, the Muppets have quietly become one of the park’s steadiest presences. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Guests with a ticket to the party can pick up the Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket and the Headless Horseman Sipper at carts near Cinderella Castle while supplies last. We first told you about the [Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/hatbox-ghost-popcorn-bucket-disneyland/) when it was announced for Disneyland, and plenty of East Coast fans asked whether Walt Disney World would get one too. It will. The bucket features the character’s glowing green face inside a blue hatbox, complete with a carrying handle and a Disney Parks lanyard strap. Edit: Correction – Hatbox Ghost is a Popcorn Bucket, Headless Horseman is a Sipper! ![Hatbox Ghost and Headless Horseman Popcorn Buckets Coming to MNSSHP 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hatbox-Ghost-Popcorn-Bucket-and-Headless-Horseman-Sipper-Coming-to-MNSSHP-2026-1600x900.jpg)Joining it is a brand new design built around the Headless Horseman, one of the party’s most recognizable figures. The figural bucket shows him atop his rearing black horse, flaming jack-o’-lantern raised overhead, capturing the moment he leads off Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade each night. Both bucket and sipper are exclusive to party ticket holders and will only be sold at popcorn carts near Cinderella Castle. Quantities are limited each night, and purchases are capped at two per person, per transaction, so guests hoping to snag one should head there early in the evening before lines build up for attractions and entertainment. They will be available at popcorn stands around the Magic Kingdom, including Liberty Square, Cinderella Castle Hub, Frontierland near Big Thunder, and Adventureland Popcorn Cart. We are checking the exact details on the Sipper, because normally you can purchase them at Cosmic Ray’s. Disney hasn’t released official pricing for either bucket or sipper yet. The Disneyland version of the Hatbox Ghost bucket landed around $30, so expect the Walt Disney World buckets to land in a similar range once pricing is confirmed. MNSSHP 2026 runs select nights through October 31, and most dates are already selling out well ahead of the party itself, so tickets are worth locking in before merchandise planning. Check back with us after August 7 for a closer look at both buckets in person. Check out our [Disney Popcorn Bucket Hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/) for all the Disney news. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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All the buckets officially releasing were seen during CinemaCon 2026, so nothing is a surprise. If any more buckets do get announced, we will update the article, but for now, it doesn’t look like a larger item is coming. All four pieces share the same design: a black anvil hanging from a chain over the “COYOTE VS ACME” logo, cast names Will Forte, Lana Condor, and John Cena across the top, and “Only in Theatres August 28” along the bottom. The rectangular tub is the only one with a two-tone look, pairing a black side panel with the anvil artwork. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Coyote-vs-Acme-Popcorn-Buckets-1600x900.jpg)## The Full Lineup - **Large pail bucket**: white bucket with a handle, anvil art centered on the front - **Tall cup**: same design, cast names across the top - **Standard cup**: shorter version of the same design - **Rectangular tub**: black side panel with the full logo, anvil art on the front None of the four have confirmed sizes or prices yet. Comparable 2026 releases have priced buckets and tubs between $25 and $35, with cups running lower. Epic Theatres and B&B Theatres already have ticket pages live for the film, confirming a wide release, and AMC, Regal, and Cinemark are expected to carry their own versions closer to opening day. Coyote vs. Acme was originally set to open July 21, 2023, before Warner Bros. Discovery shelved the finished film in November 2023 for a tax write-off. Ketchup Entertainment bought the distribution rights in March 2025 and set the film on its path to theaters, landing the August 28, 2026 release date. Wile E. Coyote sues the ACME Corporation over years of faulty products, hiring a struggling lawyer to take the company to court, with Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Looney Tunes cast along for the ride. Tickets are on sale now through the film’s official site, Fandango, and directly through AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Epic Theatres, and B&B Theatres. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney Worldbuilders premieres at [D23 2026 ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/)on Sunday, August 16, with attendees among the first to see the complete film before it streams. The Disney+ release follows four days later on August 20. ![Disney Worldbuilders Release Date Confirmed: Streaming August 20 on Disney+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Disney-Worldbuilders-Release-Date-Confirmed_-Streaming-August-20-on-Disney-1600x900.jpg)The documentary brings together some of Disney’s most influential storytellers to talk through the memories and creative breakthroughs that shaped their work, then traces how those ideas move from the screen into real places at Disney parks around the world. Featured voices include Bob Iger, James Cameron, Jon Favreau, Kevin Feige, Jennifer Lee, Pete Docter, Dave Filoni, Jared Bush, and Josh D’Amaro, with conversations touching on Avatar, Star Wars, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Pixar, Frozen, and Zootopia. The film also gives audiences an early look at upcoming lands at Disney destinations, which are described as part of one of the most ambitious periods of creative expansion in the company’s history. Iwerks said she set out to understand what sparks the imagination of the storytellers behind some of the world’s most beloved franchises, and found that many of them traced their creative path back to “a single childhood moment…walking through the gates of Disneyland.” Disney Worldbuilders is produced by Iwerks & Co. for Disney+. Iwerks comes from a family with a deep imprint on Disney history. Her grandfather, Ub Iwerks, was Walt Disney’s original animator and co-creator of Mickey Mouse. Her father, Don Iwerks, was a Disney camera technician and inventor. Both are Academy Award winners and Disney Legends. FLN covered [Don Iwerks’ passing](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/don-iwerks-disney-legend-dies-96/) earlier this year, a loss that adds extra weight to this new chapter of his daughter’s work. Disney Worldbuilders follows Iwerks’ most recent film, [Disneyland Handcrafted](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/14/happiness-is-future-proof-leslie-iwerks-crafts-a-new-vision-from-lost-archives-in-disneyland-handcrafted/), which rebuilt the story of Disneyland’s construction from restored archival footage. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Golden Link, the importer, offers refunds to purchasers. [Golden Link](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/20/from-theater-snack-to-90-status-symbol-how-popcorn-buckets-became-the-hottest-collectible/ "From Theater Snack to $90 Status Symbol: How Popcorn Buckets Became the Hottest Collectible"), the importer of both items, is offering refunds to anyone who bought one. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Recall-Popcorn-Buckets-Cups-Marvel-1-1600x850.jpg)The recall covers about 55,350 units combined. The Fantastic Four cups are the blue Invisible Woman and red Human Torch drinking cups, sold exclusively at AMC theaters nationwide from March through April 2025 for about $15. The Captain America Popcorn Helmet Containers are navy blue and silver, hold 85 ounces, and light up with LEDs. Those were sold more widely, at AMC Theaters, Cobb Theaters, Drive in Group, El Capitan EVO Cinemas, Goldenlink, GQT Movies, Harkins, Independent Theatre, Maya Cinemas, Reading, West Wind, Escape, and Zurich Group, from February through August 2025 for about $30. Both products violate the federal button cell and coin battery standard because the batteries are too easy for a child to reach, and neither carries the warning labels required under Reese’s Law. If swallowed, button batteries can cause serious internal chemical burns or death. The CPSC says no injuries have been reported so far, but is urging anyone with these items to stop using them immediately. To get a refund, dispose of the product, take a photo showing proof of disposal, and email it to <productrecall@goldenlinkinc.com>. We covered [Captain America: Brave New World’s theater popcorn bucket lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/01/18/captain-america-brave-new-world-popcorn-buckets-available-at-cinemark-amc-regal-and-marcus-theaters/) and [Fantastic Four: First Steps’ theater-by-theater collectible guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/23/fantastic-four-first-steps-popcorn-buckets-your-complete-theater-by-theater-guide/) when those buckets and cups first hit theaters. If you picked up an 85 ounce Captain America helmet bucket or a Fantastic Four character cup from that run, check it against the CPSC’s product photos before assuming it’s clear. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Bakari, a 21-year-old male western lowland gorilla, is settling in as the leader of the park’s family troop.** Bakari’s arrival closes an era for the troop. For nearly 30 years, the family group was led by Gino, the silverback who helped shape generations of gorillas at the park since it opened. Animal care manager Rachel, who works with Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment, called the transition bittersweet but said the team is excited to watch Bakari grow into the role. “Bakari is the future of this family troop,” she said. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bakari-the-Gorilla-at-Disneys-Animal-Kingdom-1600x900.png)Before coming to [Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/05/17/disney-disney-you-know-8-endangered-species-you-can-see-at-animal-kingdom/), Bakari lived in a bachelor group at another AZA-accredited zoo, where he spent time socializing with other males. Joining a family troop is a normal next step for adult male gorillas, but the introduction is happening gradually. The gorillas started out seeing each other through a protected viewing area so animal care experts could monitor how they responded to one another. From there, the group has been working step by step toward closer contact, with every stage guided by the animal care team’s observations. The pairing is also tied to bigger conservation goals. It’s part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan, which helps keep western lowland gorilla populations genetically diverse in accredited zoos. Rachel said pairing Bakari with the troop’s females can strengthen the long term future of the population and give future generations a chance to connect with the species. As for what Bakari is like day to day, caretakers describe him as calm and easygoing so far, often taking time to quietly observe everything around him. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney's Animal Kingdom **Tags:** New Silverback Gorilla at Disney's Animal Kingdom --- ### [Love, Wine, and Romance in Hallmark Channel's Toast To Italy - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/01/love-wine-and-romance-in-hallmark-channels-toast-to-italy-review/) **Published:** August 1, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** Toast to Italy premieres on Hallmark Channel on Saturday, August 1st, and stars Will Kemp and Torrey DeVitto. This movie is a perfect blend of family lore, adventure, love, and a special vintage. The story that unravels is a fun and slightly mystical journey. Jenny travels to Italy for a special bottle of wine for her sister’s wedding. She meets Arrigo, also looking for the famous “Love Wine,” and together their search leads to a love of their own. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Love-Wine-and-Romance-in-Hallmark-Channels-Toast-To-Italy-Review-1600x900.jpg)The pairing of Will Kemp and Torrey DeVitto is the movie’s best asset. They have a natural and easy banter and chemistry. That chemistry helps the classic trope of enemies to reluctant allies to being in love to life. Will Kemp has a roguish charm as the journalist looking for the scoop and the wine and Torrey DeVitto brings the steady calm with her fierce devotion to her family. Toast to Italy has been one of my favorite movies of this year so far. It reminds me a little bit of Missing the Boat from earlier this year. The way the pair has to travel all around Italy to find this mythical bottle of wine is my favorite kind of adventure. You see them go from rivals to friends to being in love themselves, all while learning of other love stories in order to save Jenny’s sister’s own love story. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/italy5.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/italy6.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/italy7.webp)Jenny’s family is at the center of this story. She goes on this journey for her sister and finds her extended family that she didn’t know about. She meets cousins and a great-aunt. Her own love of family grows as she journeys on. She falls for Arrigo and for her extended family. Toast to Italy is written by Raul Sanchez Inglis, who previously wrote Nostalgic Christmas for Hallmark Channel. Michael Robison serves as director. He has previously directed many Hallmark Channel movies over his career, including this year’s **[Two for Tee](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/hallmark-channel-started-spring-into-love-with-the-charming-two-for-tee-review/ "Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming ‘Two For Tee’ – Review")** and **[The Stars Between Us. ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/22/hallmark-channel-loveuary-movie-review-the-stars-between-us/ "Hallmark Channel ‘Loveuary’ Movie Review: ‘The Stars Between Us’")** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/italy2.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/italy3.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/italy4.webp)There is plenty to like about this movie. There’s romance, of course. There’s Will Kemp (Kemper for life!). There’s Torrey DeVitto. There’s an adventure around Italy. There’s a mythical wine, and there’s comedy and heart. It’s a great, well-written, well-acted, and well-directed Hallmark Channel movie. Add it to your must-watch list. Toast to Italy kicks off the **[25th birthday celebration of Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/27/hallmark-channel-25th-birthday-movie-guide-august-2026/ "Here’s every movie airing on Hallmark Channel for its 25th birthday celebration")**. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Here’s a full breakdown of what’s available and how each one works, based on the [official offers page from Disney Experiences](https://disneyexperiences.com/disney-offers/). Our preferred travel partner, [MEI – Mouse Fan Travel](https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln), can apply these tickets and offers to your vacation and handle the booking for you at no extra cost. ![Every Walt Disney World Deal and Discount Available Right Now (2026)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Every-Walt-Disney-World-Deal-and-Discount-Available-Right-Now-2026-1600x900.jpg)## Ticket Deals The **4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket** covers all four theme parks with one admission per park, starting at $109 per day plus tax for a total of $436 plus tax. It’s valid for visits between May 26 and October 3, 2026. The **After 2 P.M. Ticket** is built for guests who prefer a slower start to the day and want to take advantage of longer summer hours and evening entertainment like Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away. A 2-day ticket starts at $235 plus tax and a 3-day ticket starts at $329 plus tax, for arrivals between May 26 and July 29, 2026. The **2-Day, 2-Park Ticket** pairs one day at EPCOT with one day at Animal Kingdom, starting at $199 plus tax for visits between August 3 and October 3, 2026. This ticket does not include Magic Kingdom or Hollywood Studios. **Florida residents** get their own pricing tier, with a 2-day ticket for $219 plus tax, a 3-day ticket for $239 plus tax, and a 4-day ticket for $259 plus tax, valid for visits between May 17 and October 3, 2026. ## Holiday Season Savings ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-DX-Christmas-Parade-Special-10-1329x900.jpg)40TH ANNIVERSARY DISNEY PARKS MAGICAL CHRISTMAS DAY PARADE – Disney’s Emmy® Award-winning annual celebration returns Christmas morning with magical star-studded performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi. THURSDAY, DEC. 25 (10:00 a.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Mark Ashman) MAD HATTER, PLUTO, ALICE, DAISY DUCK, DONALD DUCKBooking opened June 25 for a run of holiday offers. Disney+ subscribers enrolled in the Disney+ Perks program can get a free Park Hopper benefit and save up to 25% on rooms when booking a 4-night, 4-day room-and-ticket package, for stays September 25 through October 8, October 19-31, November 15-28, and December 13-24. Guests booking a room only can save up to 20% on select Disney Resorts Collection stays from October 4 through December 24. Florida residents can save up to 25% on the same holiday windows, and Annual Passholders can save up to 30% on select rooms from October 4 through December 24. ## Hotel Discounts Outside of the holiday offers, Disney is running up to 30% off select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights between May 1 and October 4, 2026. Florida residents can save up to 35%, and Annual Passholders can save up to 40% on rooms at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels when booking four nights or more for arrivals between July 30 and October 3, 2026. ## Free Water Park Day Guests staying at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel between May 26 and September 8, 2026 get free admission to either Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach on their check-in day, since both water parks are open during that window. It’s one of the easier perks to use since it doesn’t require booking anything extra ahead of time beyond the resort stay itself. ## Free Dining Plan for Kids Families staying at a Disney Resort hotel in 2026 can get a free dining plan for kids ages 3 to 9 when purchasing a dining plan for anyone 10 and up. This one is worth checking even if you’re already planning to book a room discount, since Disney says it can be combined with other offers rather than replacing them. ## Deals for U.S. Military Families ![Disney World Unveils Low-Cost 'Military Annual Pass' for 2026: The New "Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket"](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/America-250-Disney-1600x896.jpg)To mark America’s 250th anniversary, Walt Disney World rolled out the **Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket**, priced at $499 per person plus tax for eligible retired and active military personnel and their families. It allows unlimited visits through December 18, 2026, with an advance park reservation. The standard **Disney Military Salute Ticket** is also back for 2026, with a 6-Day Park Hopper priced at $449 plus tax, working out to about $75 per day. Shorter 4-Day and 5-Day Park Hopper options are available too. Both military ticket offers run January 1 through December 18, 2026, with blockout dates from March 29 to April 11 and November 22 to 28. Eligible military families can also get Memory Maker for $98 through December 18, 2026. These tickets are sold through GovX or in person at a local ticket office, Walt Disney World Resort, or Shades of Green. ## Book These Deals Through Mouse Fan Travel [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MVMCP_C.png)](https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln)All of the tickets and offers above can be booked directly through Disney, but our preferred travel partner, [MEI – Mouse Fan Travel](https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln), can apply the same deals to your vacation and build the rest of the trip around them for you. Their services are fee-free with no-obligation quotes, so there’s no added cost to having an advisor track down the ticket, room, and dining combination that fits your family. You can read more about [why MEI is our trusted travel partner here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/09/03/introducing-our-trusted-preferred-travel-partner-mei-travel-mouse-fan-travel/), or head straight to [Mouse Fan Travel](https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln) to start planning. ## How to Stack These Offers Most of these deals are built to work together rather than compete with each other. A family staying at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel this summer could combine a discounted room rate with the free water park day and the free kids’ dining plan, then pair it with one of the discounted ticket options depending on how many parks they want to hit. Florida residents and Annual Passholders have their own separate pricing on both tickets and rooms, so it’s worth checking those tiers specifically before booking through a general public offer. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Paul Gitter, EVP of Global Brand Commercialization for [Disney Consumer Products](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/), said the goal is to give fans a way to celebrate the character every day, whether that means wearing the gear, playing with a new figure, or displaying a collectible on a shelf. ![Disney Consumer Products Unveils Massive Spider-Man: Brand New Day Merch Wave](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Consumer-Products-Unveils-Massive-Spider-Man_-Brand-New-Day-Merch-Wave-1600x900.jpg)Disney Store and DisneyStore.com are carrying a wide assortment of Brand New Day toys, plush, and collectibles alongside licensed pieces from Hasbro, Mattel, Funko, and Iron Studios. Standouts include a Spider-Man Talking Action Figure, a Light-Up Mask with Sound for kids, and a Big Feet Plush aimed at younger fans. The LEGO Group is also rolling out new sets tied to the film, giving builders their own way into the story. On the style side, Old Navy, Crocs, Fossil, Bershka, and Civil Regime are all releasing Brand New Day pieces, from graphic tees and character-print Crocs to Fossil watches and accessories built around the suit’s red and blue design. Displate is rounding out the wave with metal wall art for fans who want the character on display at home rather than in a closet. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/76346_Lifestyle_Cons-1x1-1-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MARVEL-SPIDER-MAN-BRAND-NEW-DAY-ROLE-PLAY-MASK-1-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mens-SM-Graphic-Tee3-1x1-1.jpg)Marvel Rivals is adding a new Spider-Man costume inspired by the film, available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC through Steam and Epic Games Store. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is also getting in on it, with a Brand New Day suit unlockable on PS5 and PC as Peter Parker and Miles Morales team up against threats like Kraven the Hunter and Venom. Disney+ subscribers can already stream Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Man through mid-October, a documentary tracing two decades of the character across Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland, with new interview footage from Brand New Day director Destin Daniel Cretton. The full Spider-Man Collection, running through No Way Home, is also streaming now. In print, Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day – The Art of the Movie arrives August 18 with concept art and costume design breakdowns, followed by Marvel World of Spider-Man from DK Publishing and writer Kelly Knox on September 22, a full visual guide to the character’s Marvel Studios history. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Spider-Man-Total-Universe-6-1053x1080-1-878x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Spider-Man-Brand-New-Day-694x1080-1-578x900.jpg)None of this wave includes theater popcorn buckets, since those come from individual chains rather than Disney’s consumer products licensing arm. That side of the merchandise has already been moving fast on its own. AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and Marcus Theatres have all confirmed exclusive Brand New Day buckets and combo containers, including AMC’s mask-shaped Spider-Man Head bucket, Cinemark’s sculpted webbed-hand combo container, and Regal’s building-shaped Wall Crawler Popcorn Tin. See our full [Spider-Man: Brand New Day popcorn bucket breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/spider-man-brand-new-day-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise/) for pricing and availability at every chain. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Consumer Products **Tags:** Disney Consumer Products Unveils Massive Spider-Man: Brand New Day Merch Wave --- ### [Jack Sock and Orlando Squeeze Headline Major League Pickleball at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/30/major-league-pickleball-disney-world-espn-wwos/) **Published:** July 30, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** This weekend, the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex belongs to pickleball. [Major League Pickleball](https://majorleaguepickleball.co/) is holding the final regular season event of the year inside the State Farm Field House, with the league’s top teams competing for standings points ahead of the 2026 MLP Playoffs. The Orlando Squeeze is the host team, and this marks the first time MLP has brought its regular season finale to Walt Disney World. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Jack-Sock-and-Orlando-Squeeze-Headline-Major-League-Pickleball-at-Walt-Disney-World-1600x900.jpg)We walked in expecting something closer to a weekend game on the local HOA court. Instead, we watched a group of players who are true athletes, with a level of polish that made it clear this is a professional league. The biggest difference from a backyard game is speed. What looks casual from a distance turns into a masterclass in hand-eye coordination up close, though it’s still the kind of game almost anyone can pick up and enjoy. One of the players on hand was Jack Sock, a former Olympic gold medalist in tennis who now competes on the PPA Tour and for the Orlando Squeeze in Major League Pickleball. It’s a question he has almost certainly answered a thousand times, but when we asked him what draws him to pickleball over his old sport, he still took the time to explain it. “For me, it’s a lot more fun,” Sock said. “It’s a very enjoyable sport that people can get into at the ground level and have a lot of fun doing it. Tennis is a lot harder to get into, and that’s why pickleball is the fastest-growing sport. It’s so accessible.” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260729_101357-1600x900.jpg)The field house is decked out in Orlando Squeeze banners for the event, and a large VIP section sits elevated in the middle of the courts, giving guests a full view of the action from both sides. Fans can also catch the team’s mascot, Lil’ Squeezy, an orange who plays pickleball and is an easy favorite for kids and kid-at-heart adults alike. Since we were at Walt Disney World, the athletes weren’t the only ones on the court. Minnie Mouse and Goofy stopped by and joined in, with Goofy showing up with a jar of pickles in hand for a bit of comic relief. Watching Minnie put together a solid serve and watching Goofy play exactly the way you would expect Goofy to play was one of the highlights of the visit. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260729_104654-1600x900.jpg)## Groups, Schedule and Tickets Major League Pickleball’s Orlando event runs July 30 through August 2, with the league’s teams split into two groups. **Group A:** Brooklyn Pickleball Team, Las Vegas Night Owls, Miami Pickleball Club, Orlando Squeeze, Phoenix Flames and St. Louis Shock **Group B:** California Black Bears, Carolina Hogs, Chicago Slice, LA Mad Drops, New Jersey Fives and Palm Beach Royals The session schedule is as follows: - July 30: Session 1 - July 31: Session 2 - August 1: Session 3 - August 2: Session 4 Guests should purchase either a standard event ticket, available daily or as a package, or a Hospitality ticket. You do not need both. Tickets are still available for this weekend’s action through [Ticketmaster](https://am.ticketmaster.com/espnwwos/2026MLP), and fans can check the [Major League Pickleball website](https://majorleaguepickleball.co/events-2026/mlp-orlando-2026/) for schedule and format updates as the event gets closer. If you’re near Walt Disney World this weekend, this is a rare chance to watch professional pickleball at ESPN Wide World of Sports with a little Disney magic mixed in. [ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/espn8-the-ocho-returns-wide-world-of-sports-august-7-2026/ "ESPN8 The Ocho Returns to Walt Disney World on August 7 for Its 10th Anniversary") sits on more than 250 acres at Walt Disney World and is already home to Disney Soccer and Disney Spring Training. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Walt Disney World **Tags:** Major League Pickleball at Walt Disney World --- ### [Say Oui To Romance in Paris Is Always a Good Idea on Hallmark+ Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/29/say-oui-to-romance-in-paris-is-always-a-good-idea-on-hallmark-review/) **Published:** July 29, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** Hallmark+ is launching its newest direct-to-Hallmark+ series with the premiere of **Paris Is Always a Good Idea**. The series premieres on Thursday, July 30, with the first two episodes and goes through August 27. The series stars Lacey Chabert and Scott Michael Foster, and is a limited 6-episode series that is streaming exclusively on Hallmark+. ![Say Oui To Romance in Paris Is Always a Good Idea on Hallmark+ Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Say-Oui-To-Romance-in-Paris-Is-Always-a-Good-Idea-on-Hallmark-Review-1600x900.jpg)The [Paris Is Always a Good Idea](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/22/lacey-chaberts-paris-is-always-a-good-idea-premieres-july-30-on-hallmark-plus/ "Lacey Chabert’s Paris Is Always a Good Idea Premieres July 30 on Hallmark Plus") series is based on the much-loved Jenn McKinlay book of the same name. This is the story of career-driven nonprofit executive Chelsea Martin (Chabert), who travels to Paris to secure a major donor and is shocked when her confident rival-turned-ally, Jason Knightly (Foster), is sent to join her. While in Paris, an unexpected and heartfelt message from her late mother and a push from her father and her sister send her on an unexpected journey to reconnect with the three past loves she once left behind in Europe. From the rolling hills of Ireland to the magic of Paris, and the sun-kissed vineyards of Spain, Chelsea retraces old footsteps and discovers that sometimes moving forward means first looking back. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Say-Oui-To-Romance-in-Paris-Is-Always-a-Good-Idea-on-Hallmark-Review6.webp)The book and the series take different paths, but the heart is still the same. The first two episodes show that Hallmark is going in a more mature direction. No, it’s not spicy, but the story is more mature. It’s not your typical light-hearted rom-com. And yes, I am here for this. We see Chelsea as this work-obsessed woman who has never actually dealt with the grief of losing her mother a decade ago. While in Paris for work, she must deal with her grief and the what-ifs of her past and learn to deal with her work rival. Telling the story in a six-episode limited series was the best option for this story rather than the traditional two-hour movie. Rather than rushing through a whirlwind European journey, the show takes its time and is thoughtful with the adventure. While the show highlights classic tropes, like rivals to allies, dealing with grief, and a self-discovery journey, it is done in a more thoughtful way. Lacey Chabert is simply splendid in this role. She plays Chelsea with vulnerability and grace and a dash of her signature sparkle. Scott Michael Foster plays Knightly. He is full of humor, antagonistic charm, and heart. Hallmark fans were already in love with him after his turn in the fan-favorite movie, Return To Office. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Say-Oui-To-Romance-in-Paris-Is-Always-a-Good-Idea-on-Hallmark-Review.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Say-Oui-To-Romance-in-Paris-Is-Always-a-Good-Idea-on-Hallmark-Review7.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Say-Oui-To-Romance-in-Paris-Is-Always-a-Good-Idea-on-Hallmark-Review8.webp)Also shining in the series is Rebecca Hanssen as her sister, Annabelle. She is one to watch throughout this series. Chelsea’s loving dad is played by Henry Czerny, and Barbara Niven plays his love interest, Sheri. In episode two, Chelsea heads to Ireland with her sister and reconnects with her former love, Colin. Colin is played by Stephen Hagan. Hallmark fans are rejoicing at seeing Lacey and Stephen reunite on screen. If you are asking why? Stephen played opposite Lacey in the fan-favorite Christmas movie, A Royal Christmas. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Say-Oui-To-Romance-in-Paris-Is-Always-a-Good-Idea-on-Hallmark-Review2.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Say-Oui-To-Romance-in-Paris-Is-Always-a-Good-Idea-on-Hallmark-Review3.webp)Our verdict is that this is a must-watch series. Fans who are looking for a great summer European adventure with a message will not be disappointed with this. Hallmark has knocked this out of the park with this series. Personally, I love some of the changes from the book that I already loved to the series. I am glad that the creative team kept the Cancer awareness sentiment front and center when Chelsea and Knightly are discussing work and when Chelsea is dealing with the grief of losing her mother. I’m excited to see where this story will take us. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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We are on our way to Disney’s Animal Kingdom now to get the latest images and video. Check back shortly. Updated: it is just a short new preshow, some new images below. ![Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Adds New Mayor Winddancer Scene at Disney's Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Zootopia_-Better-Zoogether-Adds-New-Mayor-Winddancer-Scene-at-Disneys-Animal-Kingdom-1600x900.jpg)The new scene plays at the very start of Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, right as guests are taking their seats inside the Tree of Life Theater for the Carrot Vision 3D presentation. Mayor Winddancer delivers a short speech kicking off the [Zoogether Day celebration](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/01/why-do-we-celebrate-zoogether-day-at-disneys-zootopia-better-zoogether/) before the rest of the show, which follows Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde investigating what’s gone wrong with the citywide festivities, continues as before. Disney says the update reflects guest feedback that small additions could make the show more enjoyable, and the new scene adds only a few seconds to the show’s roughly nine minute runtime. Mayor Brian Winddancer is a former actor turned politician who becomes Zootopia’s 54th mayor in Zootopia 2, succeeding both Leodore Lionheart and Dawn Bellwether. He quickly became one of the film’s most popular new characters, and Disney has pointed to that popularity as the reason the Imagineering and animation teams found a way to work him into the park show. Zootopia 2 opened in November 2025 and went on to become the highest grossing animated film of all time, crossing $1.7 billion worldwide. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot_20260729_082420_Video-Player-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot_20260729_082408_Video-Player-1600x900.jpg)Patrick Warburton has been part of Disney parks and animation for more than two decades. He has voiced the Chief Flight Attendant character in the Soarin’ preshow safety video at Epcot and Disney California Adventure since the attraction’s 2001 debut, a role he’s kept through the ride’s various versions including this year’s Soarin’ Across America. On the animation side, he’s best known to Disney fans as Kronk in The Emperor’s New Groove and its follow-ups, a role that made him a natural fit when Walt Disney Animation Studios cast Zootopia 2. Interestingly, Warburton had already filmed a Zootopia 2 promo in front of the Tree of Life around the time Better Zoogether opened last November, though Mayor Winddancer had no role in the attraction until now. ![Here is How to Get a Preview of Disney's Newest Show Zootopia 'Better Zoogether'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zootopia-Better-Zoogether-Previews-Annual-Passholders-DVC-Club-33-1600x900.jpg)Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opened November 7, 2025, replacing the long-running It’s Tough to Be a Bug! inside the Tree of Life Theater, and adding new story content less than nine months later is a rare move for a show this new. Disney hasn’t said whether more changes are coming beyond the Winddancer scene, and it’s still unclear if this is a one-time addition or the start of the show evolving further alongside the Zootopia franchise. Fantasy Land News will update this story with photos and video of the new scene once it’s been experienced firsthand. Zootopia: Better Zoogether! runs regularly inside the Tree of Life Theater, and showtimes can be checked on the [official attraction page](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/attractions/animal-kingdom/zootopia-better-zoogether/). For more on this attraction and everything else happening at the park, follow the [Animal Kingdom Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/animal-kingdom/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney's Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Disney Adds Patrick Warburton's Mayor Winddancer to Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Pre SHow --- ### [Insidious: Out of the Further Lipstick Demon Popcorn Bucket Revealed Ahead of August 21 Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/29/insidious-out-of-the-further-popcorn-bucket-tin/) **Published:** July 29, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Insidious: Out of the Further has its first two pieces of theater merchandise online now at Swan Drive-In: the $39.99 Lipstick Demon Popcorn Bucket, marked \*LIMITED AND RARE\*, and the $17.99 Round Metal Tin, both live as of 10 pm last night.** We knew the tin was coming. A full sculpted bucket for this film caught us off guard. The Insidious franchise has mostly stuck to tins and cups over the years, so a bust bucket took us by surprise, and we ordered out instantly. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/New-Insidious_-Out-of-the-Further-Popcorn-Bucket-and-Tin-Now-Available-Online-1600x900.jpg) - Lipstick Demon Popcorn Bucket $39.99 - Insidious Metal Popcorn Tin $17.99 The 104oz Lipstick Demon Popcorn Bucket is a sculpted bust of the Lipstick-Face Demon, the franchise’s signature villain, done up in his black and red facial paint with a wide open scream. It’s made by SnapCo, and the back of the head opens to fill with popcorn (if you want), then closes back up for display. The 130oz Round Metal Tin wraps the film’s key art around the can, showing a clawed hand pressing keys into Gemma’s face as she screams, set against the same teal-toned Further imagery used across the film’s marketing. In Insidious: Out of the Further (Aug 20th, 2026), Amelia Eve plays Gemma, a young mother raising her daughter in the house she grew up in. When she discovers she can travel into the Further, the purgatorial realm at the center of the franchise, she also finds she can bring what lives there back into the real world. That pulls the demons of the Further directly into her home. Lin Shaye returns as Elise Rainier, and Jacob Chase (Come Play) directs from his own screenplay, working from a story he wrote with David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. The franchise has earned more than $740 million worldwide across five films. We also covered the franchise’s [Halloween Horror Nights house](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/07/12/universal-orlando-halloween-horror-nights-announce-insidious-the-further-house/) inspired by the earlier films. For everything else hitting theaters this year, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Insidious_FCI_104oz_Bust_Bucket_F_052926-scaled-1-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Insidious_FCI_104oz_Bust_Bucket_B_Popcorn_052926-scaled-1-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Insidious_FCI_130_Round_Tin_F_Popcorn_052626-600x600-1.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Insidious_FCI_130_Round_Tin_B_Popcorn_052626-scaled-1-900x900.png)Both pieces are available now through [Swan Drive-In’s online store](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/insidious-out-of-the-further-coming-soon/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Now, Swan Drive-In opened sales for a large chunk of the collection on July 28, giving fans and collectors their first real look at US pricing ahead of the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 25th-anniversary rerelease, running August 27 through September 3 at AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and theatres around the world. If you order from Swan Drive-in, which I would before they sell out, the shipping prices run around $12.99 to $14.99. One thing we have found recently is they charge extra for large item shipping. The Nimbus Broom popcorn bucket was an extra $12.99 for large shipping, and the Hogwarts Express Popcorn Bucket was an extra $9.99. This means that those two items will be priced higher if purchased in theaters like AMC. So the Nimbus Broom, for example, will be $79.99 at major theaters. [![Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets Coming to AMC & Other Theaters in August](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Harry-Potter-25th-Anniversary-Popcorn-Buckets-Coming-to-AMC-Other-Theaters-in-August-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Harry-Potter-25th-Anniversary-Popcorn-Buckets-Coming-to-AMC-Other-Theaters-in-August-1.jpg) - Hogwarts Express Popcorn Bucket — $59.99 + $9.99 large Shipping - Nimbus (Broom) Popcorn Bucket — $79.99 + - Briefcase Trunk Popcorn Tin — $34.99 - Popcorn Tin with Wand — $39.99 - Round Popcorn Tin, set of 2 (Letters/Patronus) — $39.99 - House Grippr Cups (Gryffindor/Hufflepuff/Ravenclaw/Slytherin) — $29.99 each - House Square Buckets (Gryffindor/Hufflepuff/Ravenclaw/Slytherin) — $29.99 each - Molded Lid Tumblers (Anglia/Hedwig) — $27.99 each - Hedwig Shoulder Pal — $24.99 - Sorting Hat + Hedwig plush set — $29.99 - Blankets — $29.99 (throw) / $32.99 (hooded) Swan Drive-In, a Georgia theater that regularly stocks nationwide mail-order versions of upcoming theater exclusives before the major chains confirm their own lineups, has the Hogwarts Express Popcorn Bucket, the Nimbus Broom Popcorn Bucket, house-themed buckets and cups for all four Hogwarts houses, tumblers, plushes, and blankets available now through its [online shop](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/harry-potter-anniversary/). Sauerbeck Family Drive-In has separately listed the Harry Potter Silhouette Popcorn Bucket for $24. Neither retailer is AMC, so these are early looks at pricing and design rather than confirmation of what AMC itself will charge when its Comic-Con exclusives go on sale. For the full picture across every chain and film, follow the [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (titled “Philosopher’s Stone” in some markets) will return to theaters worldwide for one week from Aug. 27 through Sept. 3. The screening will include 12 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage not previously shown in theaters. All eight Harry Potter films will be available in theaters during this period. Tickets go on sale July 31. 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All eight Harry Potter films are set to return to AMC, Regal, and Cinemark screens from August 27 through September 3, with tickets going on sale July 31. Gaylord Texan Resort is also adding a Harry Potter ICE! experience this holiday season, the first time that annual attraction has been built around the Wizarding World. A new Harry Potter TV series is set to premiere December 25 on HBO Max, giving the franchise a packed back half of 2026 well beyond the theater lobby. Fantasy Land News will update this article with confirmed AMC pricing, sizing, and an official on-sale date as soon as they’re announced. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The double-walled tumbler features a matching design, shrunk down to fit the smaller cup, and is finished with a purple lid and a black straw. For everything else hitting theaters this year, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ghosts-2-Big-to-Rig-Popcorn-Bucket-and-Tumbler-Are-Now-Available-1600x900.jpg)2 Big to Rig was captured live during Ghost’s two sold-out Mexico City shows last year on the band’s Skeletour World Tour, and it’s heading to IMAX in select locations. The film is the only professionally shot footage from that phone-free tour, following Papa V Perpetua and the Nameless Ghouls through the full live show along with behind-the-scenes and backstage moments. Shot on 16mm, it pulls from all six of Ghost’s albums, including 2025’s chart-topping Skeletá, plus fan favorites like “Mary On A Cross,” “Kiss the Go-Goat,” and “The Future is a Foreign Land.” Both pieces are available now through [Swan Drive-In’s online store](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRW78xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxdFJKbkw5dlF6SjF6Q0t5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsu1hDvlKcQ_g0QVrgc3L4bn791YBHFe_Sb4IzvEyGxx-dlB9llZO4Cw5ZUW_aem_qxTBD70Mm-HgU-kY5MLG7Q), and Epic Theatres has confirmed it will carry them too. Concert film merchandise like this tends to spread quickly once a couple of chains pick it up, so expect the bucket and tumbler to start showing up at more local theaters as 2 Big to Rig gets closer to release. 2 Big to Rig premieres in theaters August 26, and [ticket](https://www.2bigtorig.com/)s are now available. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/130oz-Tin-2.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DWC.png)## Ghost 2 Big to Rig Popcorn Bucket and Tumbler Now Available at Theaters Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=New%20Ghost%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20and%20Tumbler%20Released%20for%202%20Big%20to%20Rig%20Concert%20Film&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=New%20Ghost%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20and%20Tumbler%20Released%20for%202%20Big%20to%20Rig%20Concert%20Film "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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A large blue crane base has gone up near the Haunted Mansion, and fresh photos from both the ground and the air show just how far the dirt work and wall construction have come since Rivers of America closed to make room for it.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Frontierland-Transformation-Update_-Piston-Peak-Construction-Walls-Take-Shape-1600x900.jpg)Piston Peak is Disney and Pixar’s new area rising where [Rivers of America](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/13/end-of-an-era-at-the-magic-kingdom-now-that-rivers-of-america-is-drained/), Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat used to sit, part of what Disney has called the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom’s history. Disney has confirmed two new attractions for the land, along with a visitor lodge, a Ranger HQ, and trails, all set inside the world of Cars. The buildings are being designed in a style called Parkitecture, an approach developed by the National Park Service to make structures feel like they grew out of the landscape around them rather than sitting on top of it. Disney has described the land as filled with towering trees, snowcapped mountains, waterfalls, rivers, and geysers, with some of those geysers stretching out from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad itself and into the trails of the new off road rally next door. Aerial photos of the site show how much of the old riverbed has been cleared and reshaped since Rivers of America closed last summer. Full credit for these aerial images goes to [bioreconstruct on X](https://x.com/bioreconstruct), whose flyovers continue to give fans some of the clearest looks at construction happening across Walt Disney World. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad still stands right in the middle of the site, easy to spot from above, having reopened earlier this year after its own refurbishment. Along the edge that borders Liberty Square, new curving concrete walls are already going in. Based on how Disney has described the waterways and geysers planned for this side of the park, these look like early footprint work for those water features, though Disney has not confirmed exactly what will sit behind each section of wall. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNjl17MXEAAUPFX-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNjxRCKaYAAHF19-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNj16TVbwAAmuwi-1350x900.jpg)FLN visited the site this week for a closer look on the ground. Along the Haunted Mansion side, a cleared embankment shows just how much earth has been cut away, with one section of precast wall panel already secured into place against the hillside. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260728_144139-1600x900.jpg)Nearby, crews were working with a CAT excavator and a crane from Beyel Bros to keep moving dirt and materials around the site. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260728_144253-1600x900.jpg)Closer to Liberty Square, a taller finished section of retaining wall is already standing, with the rooftops of Harbour House visible just behind it. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260728_144340-1600x900.jpg)The most eye-catching piece of new equipment right now is that blue steel tower rising near the tree line by the Haunted Mansion. It is the base of a larger crane currently being installed, an early sign that vertical construction crews will be working overhead in that section soon. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260728_144100-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260728_144326-1-1600x900.jpg)**The Imagineers Behind Piston Peak** – Piston Peak is being steered by two of Walt Disney Imagineering’s most senior creative leaders. Chris Beatty is Portfolio Executive Creative Director for Walt Disney World, overseeing creative direction across Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Before this project, Beatty led Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and, before that, New Fantasyland, two of the largest single land expansions in Disney parks history. Working alongside him is Michael Hundgen, Executive Producer on the Magic Kingdom transformation, who has talked about the weight of getting a project like this right, telling Men’s Journal Disney recognizes the massive responsibility that comes with it. Also on the team is Wyatt Winter, Executive Producer of Magic Kingdom’s transformation, whose Disney career started as a cast member at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad before he became an Imagineer. Winter later worked directly on Big Thunder’s own recent refurbishment, which reopened this past May, and now finds himself overseeing Piston Peak just steps from where his Disney career began. **More Construction Taking Shape Across Walt Disney World** – Piston Peak is only one piece of the construction currently reshaping Walt Disney World. Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, [Tropical Americas just hit a milestone of its own as roof trusses started going up on the new carousel inside Pueblo Esperanza](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/27/tropical-americas-carousel-roof-construction-animal-kingdom/), not far from where [Casita’s walls are already rising for the new Encanto ride](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/encanto-casita-construction-animal-kingdom-tropical-americas/). Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, [Monstropolis continues to progress with its roller coaster structure and Harryhausen’s entrance frame both visible from above](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/18/monstropolis-hollywood-studios-construction-update-july-2026/). **What This Means Right Now** – There’s still no official opening date for Piston Peak, and guests walking through Frontierland and Liberty Square won’t see much beyond the construction walls for now. But between the wall pours, the ongoing dirt work, and a new crane going in, the pace on site suggests vertical construction on show buildings could start ramping up before long. For more on Beatty, Hundgen, and the rest of the team steering Magic Kingdom’s transformation alongside Villains Land, check out our [breakdown of Bruce Vaughn’s role in Disney’s parks expansion](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/18/bruce-vaughn-imagineering-disney-parks-2026/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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On our latest visit, that has changed. Wood roof trusses are now going up around the carousel’s steel frame, and we finally have a real sense of what this canopy will look like once it’s finished. ![New Photos Show the Roof Going Up on Animal Kingdom's Tropical Americas Carousel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/New-Photos-Show-the-Roof-Going-Up-on-Animal-Kingdoms-Tropical-Americas-Carousel-1600x900.jpg)**A Queue Building Finally Takes Shape** The aerial view above shows just how much has changed around the carousel itself. A queue building is now under construction directly next to the ride, with concrete block walls going up alongside a steel-framed canopy of its own. A crane sits inside the carousel’s steel ring, working on the interior support structure that will eventually carry the ride mechanism. Compare that to earlier aerial photos of this same spot, where the ring stood completely open with no roof structure at all, and the pace of progress here really stands out. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNdJ9Y5bIAAVl6A-1-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260726_171509-1600x900.jpg)**A Roof With Real Character** Up close, the roof trusses have the same lived-in, hand-hewn look Animal Kingdom is known for. The wood beams have a rough, weathered texture with a scalloped, carved edge along the eaves, and they fan out from a smaller central column rising above the main roofline. That second, smaller peak at the center matches what other Disney fan sites have reported seeing in recent weeks, so this appears to be the beginning of a two-tier canopy rather than a single flat roof. Every beam we could see was bolted into place on steel supports, with scaffolding still wrapped around the structure while crews finish securing each section. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260726_172039-1600x900.jpg)**The Story Behind the Carousel** The carousel fits into Pueblo Esperanza’s story the same way everything else in the land does, through the eyes of the fictional village itself. According to Disney, a woodcarver from Pueblo Esperanza took an old horse stable that once served the village and turned it into a working carousel for the local kids. Rather than traditional carousel horses, he carved his favorite animals from Disney stories instead, which is why this ride is going to look and feel like nothing else at Walt Disney World once it opens. **Meet the Imagineer Leading Tropical Americas: Joan Hartwig** The carousel, along with the rest of Tropical Americas, is being brought to life under the creative direction of Joan Hartwig, executive creative director for the project at Walt Disney Imagineering. Hartwig has been with Imagineering since 1990, and most of her 36-year career has centered on Disney’s Animal Kingdom itself, including her work as art director on Avatar Flight of Passage and her contributions to Kilimanjaro Safaris and Harambe Market. She has talked about the project’s roots going back years through conversations with Disney Legend Joe Rohde, the Imagineer who spent years pushing for a Tropical Americas-style land before he retired. With Hartwig now leading construction, her long history at this specific park gives the new land an added layer of authenticity as it comes together. **The Animals We Know So Far** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2024-wdi-d23-pavilion-5-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2024-wdi-d23-pavilion-6-1349x900.jpg)So far, Disney has only officially confirmed one animal for the carousel: Kevin, the giant flightless bird from Pixar’s “Up.” The carved figure below was shown at the Walt Disney Imagineering pavilion during D23 in 2024, and the detail is worth a closer look, from the hand-painted floral pattern on the seat panel to the individually carved feathers along the tail and wings. Concept art shown alongside the vehicle at D23 hinted at a much bigger cast, and fans have spotted possible glimpses of characters like Timon and Pumbaa, Abu, HeiHei, Squirt, and Bambi in that artwork since. None of those have been confirmed by Disney beyond Kevin, so we’re treating them as strong possibilities rather than a locked lineup until Disney says otherwise. Tropical Americas is still on track for a 2027 opening, and seeing the carousel’s roof go up is one of those moments where a construction wall photo finally starts to look like a real attraction. If you have a trip planned before then, DinoLand U.S.A. remains closed as this transformation continues, so this isn’t something you’ll be able to ride yet. But every visit from here on out should offer a slightly better view of Pueblo Esperanza taking shape from outside the construction walls. For our original coverage of the carousel’s D23 2024 reveal alongside Encanto and Indiana Jones, [check out our announcement article here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/08/14/disney-animals-carousel-encanto-and-indiana-jones-announced-for-tropical-americas-in-disneys-animal-kingdom/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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For everything else confirmed for the show floor and programming this year, check out our [complete D23 2026 guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/). ![Mickey's of Glendale Reveals Color Block and Duffy & Friends D23 2026 Collections](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mickeys-of-Glendale-Reveals-Color-Block-and-Duffy-Friends-D23-2026-Collections-1600x900.jpg)Kicking off the reveals was the Walt Disney Imagineering Color Block Collection, featuring clothing, pins, and accessories built around current trends and iconic Imagineering brand colors. Product Designer Brenner said the line is meant for people who notice every detail, with quality and fit driving the development process throughout. Product Designer Isabella pointed to the Mini Canvas Tote Bag with an embroidered WDI logo as a personal favorite, calling it a great everyday piece for fans who want a bit of WDI magic to take home. Also returning by popular demand is the Sorcerer Mickey Big Face Canvas Bag, a fan favorite from past D23 events. Also returning by popular demand is the Sorcerer Mickey Big Face Canvas Bag, a fan favorite from past D23 events. Disney says the Color Block Collection is just the first in a series of Mickey’s of Glendale reveals, with more collections and details coming in the weeks ahead. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDI-Mickeys-of-Glendale-D23-Merch-6-scaled-1-600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDI-Mickeys-of-Glendale-D23-Merch-3-scaled-1-600x900.jpg)Disney followed up on July 6, 2026, with a Duffy & Friends Collection built for anyone attending D23 with friends or family who wants matching merchandise, or who just wants to show off their love for the Duffy line. The collection draws from Duffy, ShellieMay, Gelatoni, StellaLou, CookieAnn, ‘Olu Mel, and LinaBell, spreading each character’s personality across a whimsical mix of apparel and accessories, including Mini Big Face Tote Bags, crew neck sweatshirts, baseball caps, and character-specific necklaces. The pieces lean into a light pastel color palette with soft, textured fabrics, and each item carries small signature details, like a cupcake for CookieAnn and painting tools for Gelatoni. The collection leans into a light pastel color palette with soft, textured fabrics for a cozy feel, and each piece carries character-inspired artwork alongside small signature details, like a cupcake for CookieAnn and painting tools for Gelatoni. The sleeves are even embroidered with character-themed questions, such as “Where will you and Duffy journey next?” and “What will you sing with ‘Olu Mel?” The Mini Big Face Totes come with loops built specifically for bag charms, a detail collectors who like to decorate their bags will appreciate. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDI-Mickeys-of-Glendale-D23-Duffy-1-scaled-1-600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDI-Mickeys-of-Glendale-D23-Duffy-4-scaled-1-600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDI-Mickeys-of-Glendale-D23-Duffy-2-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDI-Mickeys-of-Glendale-D23-Duffy-7-720x900.jpg)Now Disney has revealed a third collection, and it is a big one for anyone who grew up with Jim Henson’s characters. The Muppets Studio Signature Collection celebrates Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Animal, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo, Scooter, and Swedish Chef with character portraits paired in signature Muppets style across t-shirts, a crew neck sweatshirt, a baseball cap, tote bags, keychains, and necklaces. The standout piece in the collection is a customizable denim jacket. Fans can pair it with character-inspired pins and patches to build a personalized look featuring one favorite Muppet or the whole gang, making it a fun choose-your-own-adventure activity to commemorate the D23 experience. The collection also includes Micro Canvas Tote Bag Charms, which keep the character hidden until you open them, adding a surprise element that collectors who enjoy blind-box style reveals should appreciate. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDI-Mickeys-of-Glendale-D23-Muppets-12-scaled-1-600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDI-Mickeys-of-Glendale-D23-Muppets-12-scaled-1-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDI-Mickeys-of-Glendale-D23-Muppets-7-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDI-Mickeys-of-Glendale-D23-Muppets-7.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDI-Mickeys-of-Glendale-D23-Muppets-6-864x1080-1-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDI-Mickeys-of-Glendale-D23-Muppets-6-864x1080-1.jpg)Now Disney has revealed a fourth collection, and it’s for anyone who’s ever watched Imagineer That! and thought, “wait, that’s someone’s job?” Inspired by Tom Morrow 2.0 and the fan-favorite series, the Imagineer That! Collection is built for fans who have spent years wondering how attractions are designed and how Imagineers bring Disney stories to life. Whether you grew up watching the series or discovered Tom and his adventures on YouTube and Disney+, the collection celebrates the spark of curiosity that turns “how does that work?” into “I want to help build it.” The collection carries the same playful energy as the show, with subtle nods to Tom Morrow 2.0 and customizable pieces throughout. The highlight is a customizable Lug bag with interchangeable straps and coin purses, letting fans mix and match to build a look that’s uniquely their own. The lineup also includes t-shirts, baseball caps, and a water bottle, plus a standout tee made from moisture-wicking fabric inspired by athletic jerseys, a practical pick for a day spent exploring the show floor. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDI-Mickeys-of-Glendale-D23-Imagineer-That-2-1536x1024-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDI-Mickeys-of-Glendale-D23-Imagineer-That-1-1350x900.jpg)Disney confirms this is just the beginning, with more Mickey’s of Glendale collections, first-look photos, and exclusive merchandise reveals still to come ahead of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDI-Mickeys-of-Glendale-D23-Imagineer-That-7-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDI-Mickeys-of-Glendale-D23-Imagineer-That-4-scaled-1-600x900.jpg)Mickey’s of Glendale is one of those D23 booths that dedicated collectors build their whole shopping strategy around, since this merchandise doesn’t show up anywhere else. Going from a detail-driven Color Block Collection to a cozy Duffy & Friends line to a character-forward Muppets collection shows Disney is spreading these reveals across very different fan interests rather than repeating the same aesthetic each time, which makes each announcement worth checking individually. The customizable Muppets denim jacket is exactly the kind of interactive piece that tends to become a signature D23 souvenir. We’ll be tracking every reveal as Disney shares them between now and the show. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The lineup runs from Saturday, August 1 through Sunday, August 16, mixing weekday encores of longtime favorites with an all-original slate every Saturday and Sunday. Three new movies debut at 8/7c on consecutive Saturdays: Toast to Italy on August 1, Absolutely Devoted to You on August 8, and Aussie at Heart on August 15, with each one streaming the next day on Hallmark+. Weekends during the celebration are packed with original movies from open to close, starting as early as 8a/7c and running through a 10/9c finale each night. Weekdays lean into nostalgia, with back-to-back blocks of The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls running from 9a/8c to 2/1c before the network shifts into its usual afternoon and evening movie rotation. For more on Hallmark Channel’s lineup and upcoming premieres, visit our [Hallmark Channel](https://fantasylandnews.com/category/hallmark-channel/) hub. Check out [Hallmark Channel](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/25th-birthday) for full details! ![Hallmark Channel's 25th Birthday Lineup: Full August 2026 Movie Schedule](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Channels-25th-Birthday-Lineup_-Full-August-2026-Movie-Schedule-1600x900.jpg)The celebration also revisits some of Hallmark’s most talked-about recent titles. Absolutely Devoted to You and Toast to Italy both get repeat airings in the days after their premieres, so anyone who misses the Saturday debut gets another chance to catch up before the next new movie arrives. ## The Three New Premieres ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/download.jpg)**Toast to Italy** kicked off the celebration on Saturday, August 1, starring Torrey DeVitto and Will Kemp. Jenny travels to Italy searching for a specific bottle of wine for her sister’s wedding, and crosses paths with Arrigo, who is hunting for the same “Love Wine.” Their search turns into something neither one expected. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/download-1.jpg)**Absolutely Devoted to You** premieres Saturday, August 8, and gets a second airing that same Sunday and again mid week during Week 3 of the celebration. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/download-2.jpg)**Aussie at Heart** closes out the run on Saturday, August 15, starring Rhiannon Fish and Daniel Lissing. Samara, a former lawyer turned event planner, reunites with her ex coworker and one time rival Nate to plan a couple’s anniversary celebration in Queensland, and the two start confronting their past along the way. The celebration doesn’t stop there. **Love Finds You**, starring Aimee Teegarden and Chris McNally, premieres the following Saturday, August 22. A mislabeled package convinces jewelry designer Alex she has found her ideal match, sending her and delivery driver Jack on a citywide search that leads them somewhere neither expected. ## Full August 1-16 Schedule | Time | Title | |---|---| | Saturday, August 1 | | 8a/7c | Summer in the Vineyard | | 10a/9c | Raise a Glass to Love | | 12/11c | Love’s Greek to Me | | 2/1c | Love on the Menu | | 4/3c | My Secret Valentine | | 6/5c | Love, Romance & Chocolate | | 8/7c | Toast to Italy — Worldwide Premiere | | 10/9c | Royal Matchmaker | | Sunday, August 2 | | 8a/7c | Aloha Heart | | 10a/9c | Sailing into Love | | 12/11c | Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars | | 2/1c | A Greek Recipe for Romance | | 4/3c | Missing the Boat | | 6/5c | Toast to Italy | | 8/7c | Villa Amore | | 10/9c | Sweeter than Chocolate | | Monday, August 3 | | 9a/8c-11a/10c | The Golden Girls | | 11a/10c-2/1c | Gilmore Girls | | 2/1c | The Wedding Veil Legacy | | 4/3c | Stop the Wedding | | 6/5c | Summer Love | | 8/7c | The 27-Hour Day | | Tuesday, August 4 | | 9a/8c-11a/10c | The Golden Girls | | 11a/10c-2/1c | Gilmore Girls | | 2/1c | The Color of Rain | | 4/3c | A Summer to Remember | | 6/5c | A Castle of Our Own | | 8/7c | Marry Go Round | | Wednesday, August 5 | | 9a/8c-11a/10c | The Golden Girls | | 11a/10c-2/1c | Gilmore Girls | | 2/1c | North to Home | | 4/3c | You’re Bacon Me Crazy | | 6/5c | The Royal We | | 8/7c | Toast to Italy | | Thursday, August 6 | | 9a/8c-11a/10c | The Golden Girls | | 11a/10c-2/1c | Gilmore Girls | | 2/1c | Love on the Air | | 4/3c | Bridal Wave | | 6/5c | A Country Wedding | | 8/7c | Harvest Moon | | Friday, August 7 | | 9a/8c-11a/10c | The Golden Girls | | 11a/10c-2/1c | Gilmore Girls | | 2/1c | Love Struck Cafe | | 4/3c | Appetite for Love | | 6/5c | A Bride for Christmas | | 8/7c | Christmas by Starlight | | Saturday, August 8 | | 8a/7c | The Perfect Catch | | 10a/9c | Wedding Every Weekend | | 12/11c | Love on the Right Course | | 2/1c | Texas Two-Step | | 4/3c | The Birthday Wish | | 6/5c | The Real West | | 8/7c | Absolutely Devoted to You — Worldwide Premiere | | 10/9c | Lost in Paradise | | Sunday, August 9 | | 8a/7c | Very, Very, Valentine | | 10a/9c | You Had Me at Aloha | | 12/11c | The Wish Swap | | 2/1c | A Season to Blossom | | 4/3c | Blind Date Book Club | | 6/5c | Absolutely Devoted to You | | 8/7c | Roadhouse Romance | | 10/9c | It Was Always You | | Monday, August 10 | | 9a/8c-11a/10c | The Golden Girls | | 11a/10c-2/1c | Gilmore Girls | | 2/1c | A Summer Romance | | 4/3c | Just One Kiss | | 6/5c | From Friend to Fiance | | 8/7c | Season for Love | | Tuesday, August 11 | | 9a/8c-11a/10c | The Golden Girls | | 11a/10c-2/1c | Gilmore Girls | | 2/1c | Sun, Sand & Romance | | 4/3c | All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong | | 6/5c | A Machu Picchu Proposal | | 8/7c | A Costa Rican Wedding | | Wednesday, August 12 | | 9a/8c-11a/10c | The Golden Girls | | 11a/10c-2/1c | Gilmore Girls | | 2/1c | The Magic of Ordinary Days | | 4/3c | The Beach House | | 6/5c | Adventures in Love & Birding | | 8/7c | Absolutely Devoted to You | | Thursday, August 13 | | 9a/8c-11a/10c | The Golden Girls | | 11a/10c-2/1c | Gilmore Girls | | 2/1c | Date with Love | | 4/3c | Summer Villa | | 6/5c | The Irresistible Blueberry Farm | | 8/7c | Valentine Ever After | | Friday, August 14 | | 9a/8c-11a/10c | The Golden Girls | | 11a/10c-2/1c | Gilmore Girls | | 2/1c | A Picture of Her | | 4/3c | A Royal Setting | | 6/5c | A December Bride | | 8/7c | Santa Tell Me | | Saturday, August 15 | | 8a/7c | When Love Springs | | 10a/9c | Love of the Irish | | 12/11c | Double Scoop | | 2/1c | The Greek Aisle | | 4/3c | Two Tickets to Paradise | | 6/5c | Catch of the Day | | 8/7c | Aussie at Heart — Worldwide Premiere | | 10/9c | Toast to Italy | | Sunday, August 16 | | 8a/7c | The More Love Grows | | 10a/9c | Truly, Madly, Sweetly | | 12/11c | Follow Me to Daisy Hills | | 2/1c | Return to Office | | 4/3c | A Melbourne Match | | 6/5c | Aussie at Heart | | 8/7c | The Reluctant Royal | | 10/9c | Bottled with Love | Share The News - 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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We first told you about this exhibit back in July, and now we finally have art to go with it. **What Was Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con** – The reveal came during a panel called “The Making of [Star Wars: The Experience](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/07/star-wars-the-experience-franklin-institute-2027/),” moderated by Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano across multiple Star Wars animated series. She was joined by creative leads from Lucasfilm and MDSX, the design studio building the exhibition alongside the Franklin Institute and Disney Consumer Products. ![First Look at Star Wars: The Experience Revealed at Comic-Con](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/First-Look-at-Star-Wars_-The-Experience-Revealed-at-Comic-Con-1600x850.jpg)Four pieces of art came out of the panel: the official key art for the exhibition, plus concept renderings of three galleries guests will walk through. Fans planning a trip to Philadelphia now have their first sense of what the inside of this exhibit will actually look like. Each rendering points to a different section of the 18,000-square-foot exhibition. ![Queen Amidala's Throne Room](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Rendering-Queen-Amidala-Throne-Room-1600x900.jpg)**Queen Amidala’s Throne Room** puts guests inside a gallery of suspended fabric and projection, built around the voices of Star Wars costume designers. It leads up to Queen Amidala’s red Throne Room gown alongside other costumes and costume art. ![Wireframe Worlds](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Wireframe-Worlds-1600x900.jpg)**Wireframe Worlds** is built around a wireframe TIE fighter and puts guests inside the blueprint stage of Star Wars set design. Edge-lit acrylic panels display early vehicle sketches and design notes next to diagrams of ships from across the saga. ![Carbon Freeze Capture](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carbon-Freeze-Capture-1600x900.jpg)**Carbon Freeze Capture** centers on a full-scale Han Solo in carbonite, surrounded by interactive stations where guests can step through their own “carbon freeze” moment using motion and projection technology. **The Artifacts and Interactive Elements Guests Will See** – Beyond the three galleries shown in the renderings, the Franklin Institute confirmed a few more pieces of the exhibition. A section called “The Force Connects Us” will use RFID technology to personalize each guest’s path through the exhibit, with hidden moments and story beats that build toward a finale unique to that visitor. The finale itself centers on 50 years of Star Wars action figure history, with more than 90 collectible figures on display, including over 20 rare prototypes, tooling samples and design materials. Some of these pieces have never been shown to the public before. Screen-used artifacts confirmed so far include Darth Maul’s lightsaber, Darth Vader’s costume, a speeder bike, and original props from Andor, alongside fan-favorite droids and creatures like Grogu, R2-D2 and C-3PO. **Tickets and What Comes Next** – Star Wars: The Experience runs February 13 through September 6, 2027, at the Franklin Institute. Franklin Institute members get presale access starting in October, with public tickets going on sale in November. Pricing has not been announced yet. After its Philadelphia run, the exhibition heads out on a five-year North American tour managed by Round Room Live, so this is your first chance to see it before it travels. This isn’t the Franklin Institute’s first blockbuster exhibition built around a Disney-owned franchise. The museum previously hosted Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition, and this new Star Wars exhibit follows that same world-premiere playbook. You can read our original coverage of the announcement in [our first Star Wars: The Experience article](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/07/star-wars-the-experience-franklin-institute-2027/). More reveals are expected in the months ahead as the Franklin Institute continues rolling out details before the February opening. We’ll keep updating this story as new artifacts and gallery info come in. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Universal Pictures is bringing the original 2001 film back to theaters nationwide from August 21 through August 27 to mark 25 years since LAPD officer Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) went undercover into Dominic Toretto’s (Vin Diesel) street racing crew. Rob Cohen directed the film, Neal H. Moritz produced it, and Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster round out the original cast. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fast-and-the-Furious-25th-Anniversary-Popcorn-Buckets-Now-Available-at-Swan-Drive-In-1600x900.jpg)Swan Drive-In’s lineup gives collectors an online option outside the theater rollout. The License Plate Popcorn Tin Bucket runs $19.99, the NOS Canister Cup is $29.99, and Dom’s Charger Popcorn Bucket, shaped after Toretto’s 1970 Dodge Charger R/T, is $49.99. Regal and Cinemark are also bringing their own versions of the Charger bucket and license plate tin to theaters for the rerelease, which we [covered when the items were first revealed in June](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/11/regal-fast-furious-25th-anniversary-popcorn-bucket-tin/), and pricing on those theater-exclusive versions still has not been confirmed. Fast and the Furious joins a stacked slate of anniversary popcorn buckets this year. [Harry Potter’s 25th anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/24/harry-potter-25th-anniversary-popcorn-buckets/) brings the Hogwarts Express bucket and a full merch lineup to AMC, Regal, and Cinemark starting in late August. Pixar’s Cars returns to theaters in September for its 20th anniversary, Rocky marks its 50th anniversary with a Fathom Entertainment run from November 7 through 11, and Scream’s 30th anniversary is coming sometime in October. For the complete rundown of every popcorn bucket and collectible hitting theaters this year, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). - Fast and the Furious: 25th Anniversary: [License Plate Popcorn Tin Bucke](https://swandrivein.com/product/fast-and-the-furious-25th-anniversary-license-plate-popcorn-tin/)t $19.99 - Fast and the Furious: 25th Anniversary: [NOS Canister Cup](https://swandrivein.com/product/fast-and-the-furious-25th-anniversary-nos-canister-cup/) $29.99 - Fast and the Furious: 25th Anniversary [Dom’s Charger Popcorn Bucket](https://swandrivein.com/product/fast-and-the-furious-25th-anniversary-doms-charger-popcorn-bucket/) $49.99 [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FF25_FCI_130oz_Hexagon_Tin_wLid_060426-scaled-1-900x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FF25_FCI_130oz_Hexagon_Tin_wLid_060426-scaled-1-scaled.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FF25_FCI_130oz_Hexagon_Tin_F_Popcorn_060426-scaled-1-900x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FF25_FCI_130oz_Hexagon_Tin_F_Popcorn_060426-scaled-1-scaled.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FF25_FCI_32oz_N2OBottle_Q_060426-scaled-1-900x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FF25_FCI_32oz_N2OBottle_Q_060426-scaled-1-scaled.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FF25_FCI_32oz_N2OBottle_B_060426-scaled-1-900x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FF25_FCI_32oz_N2OBottle_B_060426-scaled-1-scaled.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FF25_FCI_66oz_DomsCharger_Bucket_Q2_Popcorn_060426-scaled-1-900x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FF25_FCI_66oz_DomsCharger_Bucket_Q2_Popcorn_060426-scaled-1-scaled.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FF25_FCI_66oz_DomsCharger_Bucket_Q_Popcorn_060426-scaled-1-900x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FF25_FCI_66oz_DomsCharger_Bucket_Q_Popcorn_060426-scaled-1-scaled.png)## Fans Can Now Order the Fast and the Furious Anniversary Bucket From Home Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Fast%20and%20the%20Furious%2025th%20Anniversary%20Popcorn%20Buckets%20Now%20Available%20at%20Swan%20Drive-In&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Fast%20and%20the%20Furious%2025th%20Anniversary%20Popcorn%20Buckets%20Now%20Available%20at%20Swan%20Drive-In "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Boseman introduced T’Challa in Captain America: Civil War before leading 2018’s Black Panther, a film that became a cultural landmark and earned a Best Picture nomination. Marvel chose not to recast the role after his passing, instead passing the Black Panther mantle to Shuri in 2022’s Wakanda Forever. That film closed with a reveal that set up everything happening now: T’Challa had a secret son with Nakia, a boy named Toussaint, introduced on screen as Prince T’Challa. Jonsson joined Coogler on stage for the announcement and thanked the director, Kevin Feige, and what he called the “amazing family” he now gets to join. The pick lines up with reporting from industry insider Jeff Sneider, who named Jonsson as Marvel’s frontrunner for the role months before it became official, ahead of more widely rumored names like Damson Idris. Denzel Washington’s involvement, confirmed by Coogler last year, remains part of the project as well, with his exact role still unannounced. With a director, a release date, and now a new Black Panther in place, the film heads into production with more locked down than fans expected walking into today’s panel. This is the second major film announcement tonight; [Ghost Rider with Ryan Gosling](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/25/ryan-gosling-ghost-rider-mcu-shawn-levy/ "Ryan Gosling Cast as Ghost Rider in New Marvel Studios Film") was the first announced tonight at SDCC > Just announced in Hall H: > > Ryan Coogler returns to Marvel Studios to direct Black Panther 3, only in theaters December 15, 2028. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This is great news coming out of the Marvel Panel tonight during SDCC 2026, while everyone is holding their breath for news of [Avengers: Doomsday](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/20/avengers-doomsday-trailer-fandango-tease-july-20/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ghost-Rider-1-1600x900.jpg)The announcement lands just months after Gosling anchored Project Hail Mary, the sci-fi adaptation that turned into one of the year’s biggest box office hits. He’s also no stranger to blockbuster territory, with Barbie, Blade Runner 2049 and The Fall Guy all on his resume, along with earlier acclaimed turns in Drive and La La Land. Ghost Rider isn’t Gosling’s first stop in the Disney orbit either. He’s already set to headline Star Wars: Starfighter for Lucasfilm, meaning the Marvel film puts him at the center of two Disney franchises within the same stretch of years. Levy is behind the camera for both projects, giving the pairing a track record before Ghost Rider even starts filming. No plot details or cast additions have been revealed yet, but with a 2028 release date, expect more to come as production ramps up. > Just announced in Hall H: > > Ryan Gosling joins the MCU in Marvel Studios' Ghost Rider, directed by Shawn Levy. Only in theaters 2028. 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We’ve heard versions of this pitch before. What made this one different is that we’d already ridden almost every example they used to prove it, on opening days, in early testing, and months later once the crowds settled. Walt Disney World now spans more than 100 attractions and experiences across six theme parks and water parks, plus over 25 resort hotels and nearly 29,000 hotel rooms. That scale is exactly why Alec Ras, Director of Facility Asset Management, says Disney invests hundreds of millions of dollars a year keeping it all running. His team of more than 4,000 Cast Members handles everything from a full steel track replacement on [Big Thunder Mountain Railroad](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/05/big-thunder-mountain-railroad-reopening-review/ "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopening Review: Smoother, Quieter, and Worth the Wait") down to overnight carpet swaps in a queue. Executives from Magic Kingdom, Resorts Operations, and Walt Disney Imagineering all pointed to the same idea at the panel. Fans get skeptical when something they grew up with changes, and the job is to earn that trust back every time. Check out the original article posted by Disney Experiences: [How Walt Disney World Reinvests in the Classics While Giving Guests New Reasons to Return](https://disneyexperiences.com/disney-world-reinvests-classic-attractions-resorts/) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/We-Rode-Every-Attraction-Disney-Says-Proves-Its-Reinvestment-Strategy-Works-1600x900.jpg)## It Was Never Going to Be Our Childhood Forever Here’s the part of that philosophy we think gets lost in translation. The nostalgia fans are protective of isn’t really about preserving one static memory. It’s generational, and it moves whether anyone wants it to or not. Parents paying for a Disney vacation right now grew up on a specific set of characters and stories, and that’s exactly why a project like Cars Piston Peak makes sense this year. Cars is hitting an anniversary, and the kids who watched it in theaters are now the ones bringing their own kids to the parks. Giving that generation a land built around the movie that shaped their childhood isn’t Disney abandoning anyone. It’s the same cycle repeating with a new group of people who deserve their own version of it. That doesn’t mean older fans get erased. We can still ride Carousel of Progress, and the fact that Imagineering is updating its timeline scenes to the 1960s, 1980s, and New Millennium in 2027 actually proves the point rather than undercutting it. Progress happens on its own schedule. An attraction literally built around that idea should keep moving with it, alongside the new Walt Disney Audio-Animatronics figure first revealed at Destination D23 2025. We get why fans get nervous every time an update like this comes up, and Carousel of Progress probably carries more of that nervousness than most attractions in the park. But hearing that Imagineering is putting the same planning and care into a project like this as they would a brand new land is reassuring. That kind of attention on something this beloved wasn’t always a given. None of this happens by accident. Disney is a corporation before anything else, and staying ahead of every competitor means nothing goes into a park without extensive testing behind the scenes first. We got a direct look at what that testing actually looks like, and it wasn’t always smooth. ## What We Found When We Rode Them Ourselves Guests don’t disappear from the resort while any of this work happens, either. Kelly Blakely, Vice President of Resorts Operations, pointed out that resort projects carry a unique challenge because guests are on property around the clock during the work. She called the resorts a home away from home and said her team looks for creative ways to limit disruption, including phased closures like the one at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, where only one piece of the resort went dark at a time so the overall stay held together. Disney’s Hollywood Studios used a similar approach on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, closing the more technical preshow first and the ride itself second, which kept total downtime to just three months. **Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin** is the clearest example of testing actually mattering. We went through the attraction while the new targeting system was still being tested, and our first impression wasn’t good. The new hit detection felt off, and we hadn’t accounted for needing to relearn how to play a ride we’d known for years. After Disney spent more time dialing in the system, the difference was night and day. We’re scoring higher, having more fun, and enjoying a ride we already loved, which lines up with the guest satisfaction gains that Sarah Riles, Vice President of Magic Kingdom, credited to the reinvestment. **Big Thunder Mountain Railroad** didn’t need that adjustment period. We were at rope drop the day it reopened and rode within twenty minutes of the gates opening. The new steel track Alec Ras mentioned wasn’t a minor fix. The old ride used to leave a little ache in your back getting off. The new one is smooth from start to finish and hasn’t lost a single beat of what made it fun. Weeks later, once the reopening crowds thinned out, we rode it again, and it still runs exactly like it did on day one. **Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets** is the one we could talk about for hours, mostly because we still miss Muppet Vision 3D. But a Cast Member invited us through early, and what stood out wasn’t the coaster itself, since that was never going to change. It was the queue. Someone in charge of this project clearly knew what the Muppets actually mean to people, not just as a brand but as a specific kind of humor. There are callbacks to Muppet Vision 3D, nods to the original Muppet Show, and enough Muppetness packed into the space to win over even cynics like us, all while keeping the classic Aerosmith jokes intact. The new animatronic is the most impressive part, and it’s a real signal of where Imagineering’s animatronic work is headed, especially with rumors circulating about an even bigger figure planned for Monstropolis down the road. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260330_112147-1600x900.jpg)We saw that same instinct play out somewhere we didn’t expect, too, during the recent Cinderella Castle transformation. Sarah Riles said most of the work happened overnight, but the lifts and high reaches had to stay up past sunrise, so crews brought everything down by noon each day to protect the view from the Castle hub and Main Street U.S.A. Disney’s PhotoPass team went a step further and built a new AI model that removes cranes from photos taken during that morning window, giving guests a clean shot even before the equipment came down for the day. We’ve talked often about how much that castle and the view down Main Street U.S.A. mean to us, and to millions of other guests, and keeping that view intact through the whole project mattered more than we expected it to. We’ll admit we were partial to the rose gold tone. But the new and old color combination has won us over, especially once it catches the Happily Ever After projections at night. That’s the detail that actually made us believers. Disney also pointed to Country Bear Musical Jamboree as another attraction that saw a satisfaction boost after reinvestment, along with resort refurbishments at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Port Orleans Riverside, and Bay Lake Tower. We haven’t been through all of those personally, but the pattern holds with everything we have seen firsthand. ## The Resorts Tell the Same Story, and So Does the Fifth Gate Question ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MediaEventExecs-1-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/659027770_1367879075376149_1191979634273369966_n-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)[Disney’s BoardWalk](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/18/disneys-boardwalk-new-experiences-hurly-burly-basin/ "Disney’s BoardWalk Announces New Hurly-Burly Lounge and Basin Shopping Experience") shows this isn’t limited to the parks. A new lounge called Hurly-Burly, a shopping experience called Basin on the BoardWalk, and a new quick-service restaurant are all landing there in late 2026. We’re hopeful this gives the BoardWalk a real second life rather than turning it into another spot that only exists for influencer content, the way some Disney Springs additions have leaned in the past. Michael Hundgen, Portfolio Executive Creative Producer for Walt Disney Imagineering, summed up the standard his team holds itself to at the panel. He said Imagineers try to stay incredibly aware and thoughtful whenever they touch something fans already love, and that the bar for his team is simple: once you touch something beloved, you have to “leave it better than you found it.” That’s the same standard we’d hold Disney to, and based on everything we rode ourselves, they’re clearing it. That’s part of a bigger shift we’ve noticed in Imagineering over the last few years, and it feels like it’s only the start of what’s coming next for Walt Disney World. The classic attraction reinvestments are only part of the picture, though. Factor in the new lands on the way, Tropical Americas, Monstropolis, Villains Land, and Piston Peak, plus the resort refurbishments and a brand new resort, and we think Disney has quietly answered a question fans have been asking for years. Does Walt Disney World need a fifth gate? Based on the scale of what’s already being built and rebuilt across the existing six parks, we don’t think it does. ![Tropical Americas Takes Shape: Construction Starts at Disney's Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Tropical-Americas-Artist-Rendering-Map-Walls-Dinoland-USA-1598x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260414_092659-1600x900.jpg)For more on how Bruce Vaughn and Walt Disney Imagineering are approaching all of this at once, read our full breakdown \[[Bruce Vaughn: The Imagineering Chief Steering Disney’s $60 Billion Parks Expansion](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/18/bruce-vaughn-imagineering-disney-parks-2026/)\]. And for our full coverage of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’s reopening and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, check out our [Cool Kids’ Summer hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Fantasy Land News, The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Walt Disney World Details Hundreds of Millions in Annual Reinvestment Across Attractions and Resorts, Walt Disney World Reinvests in the Classics, We Rode Every Attraction Disney Says Proves Its Reinvestment Strategy Works --- ### [Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine! Is Available Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/24/disney-lorcana-attack-of-the-vine-is-available-now/) **Published:** July 24, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney Lorcana’s Attack of the Vine! is available now, with Booster Boxes, the Illumineer’s Trove, and both new playmats hitting shelves nationwide today, July 24, 2026.** The set’s Prerelease Box already got an early jump at local game stores on July 17, and today’s mass release completes the full rollout for players and collectors picking it up at retail. We did get a pre-release package, and have to say these boxes are great and are going to be worth your time and money to get them. Our favorite is the Hunny Deck! Eeyore is the Hunny Scholar, Owl is the Hunny Ranger, Rabbit is a Hunny Paladin, Roo is the Hunny Rogue, Kanga is the Hunny Bard, while Tigger is Hunny Barbarian, and Lumpy is a Hunny Druid. The next three all work so well in the storytelling of the Lorcana Attack of the Vine release: Christopher Robyn as the Hunny Sage, Piglet as the Hunny Mage Apprentice, and Winnie-the-Pooh as the Hunny Archmage. Together, Pooh and Piglet make up the Hunny Mages! ![Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine! Is Available Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Lorcana-Attack-of-the-Vine-Is-Available-Now-1600x900.jpg)Attack of the Vine! wraps up the storyline that began with the magical ink flood from earlier sets, introducing Glimmers from Pixar’s Up, Monsters, Inc., and Turning Red alongside two new Iconic cards, Lilo & Stitch, Fun-Loving Friends and Belle & Beast, Certain as the Sun. The set also debuts Team, a new Shift mechanic that lets any character sharing a name with one of a team’s members act as the shift base, opening up deckbuilding options in both Core Constructed and Infinity Constructed. Core Constructed rotation already took effect July 17, meaning only Fabled, Whispers in the Well, Winterspell, Wilds Unknown, and Attack of the Vine! are legal for Challenge-level competitive play. On shelves today at $143.76 MSRP, the **[Booster Box contains 24 packs and 288 cards total](https://www.ravensburger.us/en-US/products/disney-lorcana/boosters/disney-lorcana-tcg-attack-of-the-vine-booster-display-box-11090042)**, with each pack holding six Common, three Uncommon, two Rare or higher, and one Foil card. **[The Illumineer’s Trove runs $49.99](https://www.ravensburger.us/en-US/products/disney-lorcana/trove-packs/disney-lorcana-tcg-attack-of-the-vine-illumineers-trove--11090057)** and includes eight booster packs, a full-art storage box with six card dividers, six damage-counter dice, and a lore counter with a spin-dial tracker. Two playmats are also available today at $24.99 each, one featuring **[Mike Wazowski, Sulley, and Boo](https://www.ravensburger.us/en-US/products/disney-lorcana/accessories/disney-lorcana-tcg-mike-wazowski-sulley-and-boo-in-attack-of-the-vine-playmat-11090069)**, and the other built around a **[Circle of Life design inspired by The Lion King](https://www.ravensburger.us/en-US/products/disney-lorcana/accessories/disney-lorcana-tcg-circle-of-life-playmat-11090070)**. Not available online at Ravensburger Shop? Find a [local hobby shop / Game shop](https://tcg.ravensburgerplay.com/stores/search). ![Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine! Is Available Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260723_150522-1600x900.jpg)**OUR TAKE** If you were holding off until mass release to avoid prerelease scalping, today’s the day. The Illumineer’s Trove is the better pickup for anyone who wants storage and accessories bundled in rather than buying packs one at a time, and the Booster Box is still the move for players building out a full playset. Chase pulls on Lilo & Stitch and Belle & Beast are going to be tough given the foil and movie-poster treatment, so temper expectations if that’s the goal. For full pricing, product breakdowns, and everything confirmed ahead of today’s release, revisit FLN’s [original Attack of the Vine! reveal coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/11/lorcana-attack-of-the-vine-100-percent-organic-panic-q3-2026/). Stay with Fantasy Land News for all Disney Lorcana coverage, and join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). ![Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine! Is Available Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lorcana-Attack-Vine-1-1600x900.jpg)## Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Gaming **Tags:** Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine! Is Available Now --- ### [Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings Hosting a D23 Day Pop-Up at Disneyland Hotel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/24/disney-weddings-d23-day-disneyland-hotel/) **Published:** July 24, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings is hosting a special “Disney Weddings at D23 Day” event at Rose Court Garden at the Disneyland Hotel on Thursday, August 13, from 10am to 6pm PST, one day ahead of [D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) kicking off at the Anaheim Convention Center.** The pop-up gives engaged couples and curious fans a chance to explore wedding and vow renewal inspiration without needing an existing consultation booked. ![Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings Hosting a D23 Day Pop-Up at Disneyland Hotel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disneys-Fairy-Tale-Weddings-Hosting-a-D23-Day-Pop-Up-at-Disneyland-Hotel-1600x900.jpg)The event is built around floral and decor installations, live entertainment, and photo backdrop opportunities set up around Rose Court Garden and Adventure Lawn. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings is describing it as a social-hour style setup, meaning there’s no set start time to arrive by and guests can come and go as they explore the rest of D23 Day at Disneyland Resort. Representatives from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani, and Disney Cruise Line will all be on-site, so couples weighing different destinations can compare notes in one stop instead of researching each location separately. Registration is encouraged but not required. Anyone attending D23 Day at Disneyland Resort can walk up, though couples with specific questions about venues or pricing will likely get more one-on-one time if they register ahead through the Disney Weddings site. This pop-up lands in the middle of a busy stretch for Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. The team recently confirmed the [Haunted Mansion Courtyard as a new Disneyland wedding venue](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/06/disneys-haunted-mansion-is-now-a-wedding-venue/), added an [Aladdin-themed engagement package at the New Amsterdam Theatre](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/25/disney-weddings-brings-broadway-magic-to-your-big-question/) in New York, and rolled out [discounted venue fees and coach rentals for summer 2027 ceremonies](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/03/disney-wedding-vow-renewal-summer-2027-offers/). A D23 Day appearance gives all of that a live audience right before the main event. ![Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings Hosting a D23 Day Pop-Up at Disneyland Hotel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20240810_155201-1600x900.jpg)**OUR TAKE** If a Disney wedding or vow renewal has even crossed your mind, this is the easier way to start that conversation. You’re not committing to anything by walking through Rose Court Garden, and having four destinations’ worth of consultants in one place on one afternoon beats scheduling separate calls with each. Anyone headed to D23 Day anyway should build in time for this before the main event opens Friday. Disney Weddings at D23 Day runs August 13 from 10am to 6pm PST at the Disneyland Hotel. 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The panel also brought a full lineup of announcements and a first look at what’s ahead for Percy and the rest of the demigods at Camp Half-Blood. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Percy-Jackson-and-the-Olympians-Season-3-Gets-November-20-Premiere-Date-at-San-Diego-Comic-Con-1600x900.jpg)Series stars Walker Scobell, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Tamara Smart, Levi Chrisopulos and Olive Abercrombie joined executive producers Craig Silverstein and Dan Shotz for the panel, moderated by content creator and Percy Jackson superfan Juju Green. It marked the show’s third appearance at the convention. Season 3 is the first time The Titan’s Curse, the third book in Rick Riordan’s bestselling series, has been adapted for the screen. Fans in the room got an early look at the season premiere’s opening scene, which included a video message from Leah Sava Jeffries. The actress, who plays Annabeth Chase, is currently filming The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen overseas and could not attend in person. The new season raises the stakes for Percy as he deals with Annabeth’s sudden disappearance and a prophecy from the Oracle of Delphi that could decide the fate of Olympus. According to the prophecy, one demigod child of the Big Three is destined to either save Olympus or bring about its downfall, with their own life on the line. Outside Hall H, the [Percy Jackson and the Olympians](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/10/disney-original-percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-season-2-premieres-today/ "Disney+ Original ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 2 Premieres Today") Experience returned to Comic-Con with a giant trident installation. Guests could choose to follow the path of Percy, Annabeth or Thalia, with each prong of the trident built out as its own environment tied to that character’s part of the story. The walkthrough included prophecy-themed clues, Easter eggs from the new season and exclusive Camp Half-Blood pins. Season 3 was created by Rick Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg. Steinberg, Dan Shotz and Craig Silverstein executive produce alongside Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Jeremy Bell, Bert Salke, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Albert Kim, Sarah Watson and Tamara Becher-Wilkinson. Jet Wilkinson joins as an executive producer for the season’s final two episodes. The season stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Tamara Smart and Levi Chrisopulos. Seasons 1 and 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians are streaming now on Disney+, with Season 3 arriving November 20. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Here is everything confirmed in today’s reveal. ![Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine! Confirmed for July 24 With Monsters Inc., Up, and Turning Red Glimmers](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lorcana-Attack-Vine-1-1600x900.jpg)## The Vine Has Soaked Up All the Magical Ink The story arc closes out a thread that began with the magical ink flood from earlier sets. According to Nicole Smith, Senior Narrative Designer at Ravensburger, the Vine has grown completely out of control after absorbing that spilled ink, turning it into one of the most powerful adversaries Illumineers have faced. Defeating it will require teamwork across Glimmers rather than any single hero carrying a deck alone, which sets up the thematic backbone for the set’s two new Iconic cards. ## The Iconics: Lilo & Stitch and Belle & Beast Attack of the Vine! Introduces Enchanted rarity cards with artwork inspired by classic summer blockbuster posters, and the set’s two Iconic cards take that treatment to its fullest extent with added foil work and movie-poster composition. The confirmed Iconics are Lilo & Stitch, Fun-Loving Friends, and Belle & Beast, Certain as the Sun. Pairing two characters per Iconic card directly mirrors the set’s teamwork theme, and collectors should expect these to be the chase pulls of the set given the rarity and foil treatment involved. ## A New Team Shift Mechanic Changes How You Build ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-06-23-165902.png)The set’s biggest mechanical addition is Team, a new way to Shift introduced specifically to reflect Glimmers banding together against the Vine. Steve Warner, co-creator of the game and Game Design Director at Ravensburger, explained that Team allows any character sharing a name with one of the characters in the team to act as the shift base. That opens considerably more shift options in both Infinity Constructed and Core Constructed, since deckbuilders are no longer limited to shifting strictly off identical named cards in a one-to-one sense. ## Core Constructed Rotation Starts July 17 ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-06-23-165745.png)The prerelease date doubles as a rotation date for competitive play. Starting July 17, 2026, only cards from Fabled, Whispers in the Well, Winterspell, Wilds Unknown, and Attack of the Vine! will be legal in Core Constructed, the format used in Disney Lorcana Challenge events. Players sitting on older sets will need to rebuild around the five currently legal sets ahead of the next Challenge cycle. Infinity Constructed is unaffected by the rotation, with nearly the entire card pool, including everything played at the recent Challenge events in Dortmund and Indianapolis, remaining legal with one confirmed exception. ## Key Dates and Where to Find It Prerelease events run July 17, 2026 at participating game stores and select Disney Parks and stores. Mass release follows everywhere on July 24. Preorders are open now at online retailers. For full pricing across the Prerelease Box, Booster Box, Illumineer’s Trove, and Playmats confirmed for the set, check FLN’s [full Disney Lorcana gaming coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/gaming/). ## What’s Coming After Attack of the Vine! Ravensburger also confirmed the next two sets on the roadmap. Hyperia City prereleases October 16, 2026 at Ravensburger Play Hub stores, with mass release following October 23. The set is built around a bustling musical metropolis and marks the franchise debut of Glimmers from Pixar’s Coco. Prerelease Boxes are confirmed to return for Hyperia City after sitting out recent sets. Looking further out, Into the Inkdark arrives in Q1 2027 with a villain-focused roster, and an as-yet-unnamed Q2 2027 set will send players into a galactic, story-stars setting. Lorcana fans can expect more reveals at Gen Con 2026 from July 30 through August 2, and at [D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) starting August 14. ## Our Take This is the most mechanically significant Lorcana reveal in a while, not because of the Pixar names attached but because Team fundamentally loosens how Shift decks get built, and that ripples into both competitive formats at once. The rotation timing lining up exactly with prerelease is a smart move by Ravensburger since it forces the metagame to reset right when new cards hit, rather than leaving a dead window. If you collect Iconics, Lilo & Stitch and Belle & Beast are going to be hard pulls given the foil and movie-poster treatment, so budget accordingly if chasing them at prerelease. ## The Pixar Glimmers Coming to Attack of the Vine! The set’s central threat is a sprawling invasive vine that sprouts vineling monsters and leafy duplicates of existing glimmers across the Lorcana realm. To push back against it, players will have access to glimmers from three Pixar properties that have not yet had a full presence in the game. Monsters Inc. leads the confirmed reveals with Sulley as The New Boss, Boo as Energetic Child, and Mike Wazowski as Well-Rounded Entertainer. Up and Turning Red glimmers are also confirmed for the set, with specific characters not yet revealed. ## Prerelease Box — $39.99, Releases July 17 ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/en_4ogdcc1b8g_660x440.png)Prerelease Boxes arrive at local game stores on July 17, one week ahead of the main release, and are designed for Pack Rush play events. Each box contains six Attack of the Vine! booster packs, one randomized promo card (six possible versions in total), four damage dice, a B-movie style poster exclusive to the Prerelease, a paper box, and a Pack Rush rules pamphlet. At $39.99, this is the entry point for players who want early access and the best shot at the promo card. ## Booster Box — $143.76, Releases July 24 ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/en_xcyosefeqk.png)The standard Booster Display Box contains 24 booster packs and 288 total cards at $143.76 MSRP. Each individual booster pack includes 12 cards: six Common, three Uncommon, two Rare or higher rarity, and one Foil card of random rarity. Booster boxes are the primary product for players looking to build and refine decks or trade with other players. ## Illumineer’s Trove — $49.99, Releases July 24 ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/en_gdavsf65bx.png)The Illumineer’s Trove is the collector-focused product in the lineup at $49.99 and releases alongside the Booster Box on July 24. It includes eight booster packs, a full-art storage box with six card dividers, six damage-counter dice, and a lore counter with a spin-dial tracker for following story star progress. For players who want storage and gameplay accessories alongside their packs, this is the better value over buying packs individually. ## Playmats — $24.99 Each, Releases July 24 Two playmats are available for Attack of the Vine! at $24.99 each. The Attack of the Vine! playmat features Mike Wazowski, Sulley, and Boo. The Circle of Life playmat features a Lion King-inspired design. Both release July 24 alongside the main product line. ## Key Dates at a Glance Prerelease Box at local game stores: July 17, 2026. Booster Box, Illumineer’s Trove, and Playmats: July 24, 2026. Pre-release Box MSRP is $39.99. Illumineer’s Trove MSRP is $49.99. Booster Box MSRP is $143.76. Playmats are $24.99 each. We will continue covering Attack of the Vine! as additional card reveals drop ahead of the July 17 prerelease. Stay with Fantasy Land News for all Disney Lorcana coverage. Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/en_wtpwjx3tad.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/en_qob9rwjvc5.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/en_cdkdzvgiev.png)Updated July 7th, 2026: We did get a pre-release package, and have to say these boxes are great and are going to be worth your time and money to get them. Our favorite is the Hunny Deck! Eeyore as the Hunny Scholar, Owl is the Hunny Ranger, Rabbit is a Hunny Paladin, Roo is the Hunny Rogue, Kanga is the Hunny Bard, while Tigger is Hunny Barbarian, and Lumpy is a Hunny Druid. The next three all work so well in the storytelling of the Lorcana Attack of the Vine release: Christopher Robyn as the Hunny Sage, Piglet as the Hunny Mage Apprentice, and Winnie-the-Pooh as the Hunny Archmage. Together, Pooh and Piglet make up the Hunny Mages! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Gaming **Tags:** Attack of the vine lorcana, Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine, Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine! Confirmed for July 24 With Monsters Inc., Lorcana Set, Up --- ### [Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Foodie Guide Is Now Available](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/23/mnsshp-2026-foodie-guide-now-available/) **Published:** July 23, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Disney has released the full food and drink lineup for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026, and it’s packed with new treats worth planning a trip around. The party kicks off August 7 at Magic Kingdom and runs on select nights through October 31, and with several dates already sold out, now is the time to start deciding what to eat once you’re inside. ![Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Foodie Guide Is Now Available](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mickeys-Not-So-Scary-Halloween-Party-2026-Foodie-Guide-Is-Now-Available-1600x900.jpg)A few items stand out as the most fun to try this year. The Headless Horseman Treat is new for 2026, a pumpkin pie tart topped with whipped cheesecake, spiced caramel panna cotta, and marshmallow buttercream made to look like flames. Over at Storybook Treats, the returning Ursula Cone brings wild berry soft-serve with candy coral and citrus cotton candy packed into a black vanilla cone, and it remains one of the most photographed treats at the party every year. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDW-MNSSHP-Foodie-Guide-HeadlessHorsemanTreat-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-WDW-MNSSHP-Foodie-Guide-UrsulaCone-1350x900.jpg)For something to sip while you trick-or-treat, the Oogie Boogie Slushy pairs frozen apple cider with cinnamon whipped cream and sour gummy candy, and it’s non-alcoholic, so it works for the whole family. If you’d rather keep things classic, the Candy Bowl Sundae piles SNICKERS, TWIX, and Halloween M&M’s onto vanilla soft-serve for a treat that tastes like a trick-or-treat bag in a cup. With opening night and a handful of other dates already sold out, **[MNSSHP tickets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/ "Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Guide — Dates, Tickets, and What to Expect")** are moving fast this year. If you have a night you want, it’s worth locking it in soon rather than waiting. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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That location also features collections built around Disney’s animated Epic Rivals, iconic Walt Disney Studios landmarks, and a HARVEYS collection made from decommissioned Soarin’ Over California seatbelts. The Walt Disney Company Pin Store is the second location, offering a large assortment of limited-edition pins, mystery boxes, and framed sets for collectors of all levels. Below is the complete Pin Store catalog, broken out by release day, with pricing, edition size, and purchase limits for every series. ![The Walt Disney Company Store: The Full D23 2026 Pin Catalog with Prices](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store_-The-Full-D23-2026-Pin-Catalog-with-Prices-1600x900.jpg)Fans can access The Walt Disney Company Store via virtual queue on Friday, August 14, with a standby queue option opening after all boarding groups have been redeemed. Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16, offer standby queue access only. The store is cashless, with card and contactless payment accepted alongside merchandise mobile checkout. The Walt Disney Company Pin Store is accessible via virtual queue throughout the event, with a standby queue opening after all boarding groups have been redeemed. The Pin Store is also cashless, processed via mobile order, though physical registers remain available for all pin frame sales. ## Friday, August 14, 2026 [![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Friday Pins 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Friday-Pins-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Friday-Pins-1.jpg)[![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Friday Pins 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Friday-Pins-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Friday-Pins-2.jpg)[![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Friday Pins 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Friday-Pins-3-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Friday-Pins-3.jpg)[![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Friday Pins 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Friday-Pins-4-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Friday-Pins-4.jpg)[![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Friday Pins 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Friday-Pins-5-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Friday-Pins-5.jpg)[![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Friday Pins 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Friday-Pins-6-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Friday-Pins-6.jpg) - **The Ultimate Disney Stamp** — $34.95 each, edition of 500, purchase limit of one per person. Gold base metal, pin on pin, hard enamel, glitter, and laser printed background details. Thirty stamp designs spanning decades of Disney animation, from Yensid & Sorcerer Mickey (1940) and Blue Fairy & Jiminy (1940) through Tiana & Charlotte (2009) and Gazelle & Tiger (2025). - **Reel of Magic** — $52.95 each, edition of 500, purchase limit of one per person. Hinge pins where the title becomes the pin stand. The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Mulan, Tarzan, Emperor’s New Groove, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Lilo & Stitch. - **Royal Chambers** — $45.95 each, edition of 400, purchase limit of one per person. Throne-themed pins with 3D cast sultan detailing. Evil Queen, Prince Charming, Queen of Hearts, King Stefan & Queen Leah, King Arthur, Triton, Gaston, Sultan, Zeus, Emperor, Kuzco, King Magnifico, King Candy, Elsa. - **Role Models** — $45.95 each, edition of 400, purchase limit of one per person. Mentor-and-student pairings. Rafiki & Simba, Jiminy & Pinocchio, Tala & Moana, Mei Mei & Ming, Merlin & Arthur, Grandmother Willow & Pocahontas, Phil & Hercules, Fairy Godmother & Cinderella, Timothy Mouse & Dumbo, Ancestor & Mulan, Auguste Gusteau & Remy, Hector & Miguel, Tadashi & Hiro, Carl & Russell. - **Disney D’s Mystery Pin Box** — $32.95 per box, edition of 400, purchase limit of five boxes per person, two pins per box. Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Daisy, Pluto, Chip & Dale, Donald, and a plain gold D. - **Disney Princess Mystery Pin Box** — $32.95 per box, edition of 400, purchase limit of five boxes per person, two pins per box. Ariel, Moana, Tiana, Belle, Rapunzel, Pocahontas, Jasmine, Cinderella. - **Friday Framed Pin Sets** — All limited to an edition of 3, US shipping only, in-person pickup not available. Color Shades of Magic, $6,000. The Songs We Grew Up With, $2,500. Friends From Around the World, $1,500. 35 Years of Mermaid Emotions, $1,000. Spirit of Family, $900. Pixar Animation Studios, $900. Encanto Tiles, $700. Villains, $500. The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024, $400. [Friday d23 main](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Friday-d23-main.pdf)[Download](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Friday-d23-main.pdf) ## Saturday, August 15, 2026 [![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Saturday Pins 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Saturday-Pins-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Saturday-Pins-1.jpg)[![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Saturday Pins 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Saturday-Pins-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Saturday-Pins-2.jpg)[![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Saturday Pins 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Saturday-Pins-3-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Saturday-Pins-3.jpg)[![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Saturday Pins 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Saturday-Pins-4-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Saturday-Pins-4.jpg)[![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Saturday Pins 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Saturday-Pins-5-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Saturday-Pins-5.jpg)[![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Saturday Pins 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Saturday-Pins-6-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Saturday-Pins-6.jpg) - **The Ultimate Pixar Stamp** — $34.95 each, edition of 500, purchase limit of one per person. Thirty Pixar stamp designs spanning Buzz & Woody (1995) and Heimlich & Flik (1998) through Anxiety & Sadness (2024) and Elio & Glordon (2025). - **Game Changers** — $39.95 each, edition of 400, purchase limit of one per person. Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Esmeralda, Megara, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida, Moana, Anna, Elsa, Raya, Vanellope, Mirabel. - **Welcome Home** — $42.95 each, edition of 400, purchase limit of one per person. Carl & Ellie’s home, Mulan’s family home, Geppetto’s Workshop, Robinsons Family Lab, Snow White’s Cottage, Belle’s Cottage, Lilo’s home, The Incredibles’ home, Tinkerbell’s home, White Rabbit’s home, Winnie the Pooh’s home, Casa Madrigal, Roger & Anita’s home, Lady & Tramp’s home. - **Epic Rivals** — $79.95 each, edition of 500, purchase limit of one per person. Mini jumbo pins in a custom box. Hades & Hercules, Maleficent & 3 Fairies, Lucifer & Mice, Alice & Cheshire Cat, Vanessa & Ariel. - **Villains & Sidekicks Mystery Pin Box** — $32.95 per box, edition of 400, purchase limit of five boxes per person, two pins per box. - **Muppet Babies Mystery Pin Box** — $32.95 per box, edition of 400, purchase limit of five boxes per person, two pins per box. - **Saturday Framed Pin Sets** — All limited to an edition of 3, US shipping only. Star Wars Stamps, $3,000. A Day at the Studio Lot, $2,500. Seasons of Friendship, $1,500. Villains Premier Season, $1,000. Princess Ballerinas, $1,000. D23 15th Anniversary Cakes, $900. Princess & Friends, $500. Mickey’s City Outfits, $500. Be My Valentine, $500. [Friday d23](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Friday-d23.pdf)[Download](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Friday-d23.pdf) ## Sunday, August 16, 2026 [![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Sunday Pins 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Sunday-Pins-6-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Sunday-Pins-6.jpg)[![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Sunday Pins](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Sunday-Pins-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Sunday-Pins-1.jpg)[![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Sunday Pins 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Sunday-Pins-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Sunday-Pins-2.jpg)[![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Sunday Pins 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Sunday-Pins-3-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Sunday-Pins-3.jpg)[![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Sunday Pins 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Sunday-Pins-4-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Sunday-Pins-4.jpg)[![The Walt Disney Company Store D23 Sunday Pins 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Sunday-Pins-5-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Store-D23-Sunday-Pins-5.jpg) - **Star Wars: Galactic Pals Mystery Pin Box** — $32.95 per box, edition of 400, purchase limit of five boxes per person, two pins per box. Porg, Loth-Cat, Gamorrean, Ortolan, Wookiee, Tauntaun, Ewok, Rodian, Huttlet. - **Winnie the Pooh Mystery Pin Box** — $32.95 per box, edition of 400, purchase limit of five boxes per person, two pins per box. - **Enchanted Gowns** — $34.95 each, edition of 400, purchase limit of one per person. Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Jasmine, Belle, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Anna, Elsa. - **Table for One** — $45.95 each, edition of 400, purchase limit of one per person. 3D cast dining scene pins. Evil Queen, Maleficent, Captain Hook, Cruella de Vil, Ursula, King Candy, Hades, Mother Gothel, Yzma, Ernesto de la Cruz, Hans, King Magnifico, Madam Mim, Prince John, Dr. Facilier. - **Catastrophe** — $34.95 each, edition of 400, purchase limit of one per person. Yzma, Toulouse, Sergeant Tibbs, Snowball, Oliver, Mr. Mittens, Marie & Berlioz, Madam Mim, Machiavelli, Lucifer, Figaro, Dinah, Mochi, Cheshire Cat. - **Elements of Nature** — $42.95 each, edition of 400, purchase limit of one per person. Wind element pins in silver metal: Pocahontas, Gale and Olaf, Pooh & Piglet, Bernard & Bianca, Band Concert, Wolf & Pigs. Earth element in silver metal: Grandma Willow, Mufasa and Simba, Gaetan “Mole” Moliere, Sprite, Flik & Dot, Te Fiti. Fire element in gold metal: Maleficent Dragon, Chernabog, Scar, Amber, Mushu, Lotso. Water element in gold metal: Moana, Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Simba & Friends, Nemo & Dory, Nokk & Elsa, Wade. - **Sunday Framed Pin Sets** — All limited to an edition of 3, US shipping only. Pixar Stamps, $3,000. Hugs Are the Best, $2,000. Fairytale Dancing, $1,000. A Villain’s Darkness, $750. Holiday Princess Party, $500. Minnie’s City Outfits, $500. Classic Friends, $500. Holiday Snowflakes, $400. [Sunday D23](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sunday-D23.pdf)[Download](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sunday-D23.pdf) ## More D23 2026 Pin Coverage Comparing pin locations across the weekend? FLN has full day-by-day breakdowns of the [Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/mickeys-of-glendale-pin-store-the-full-d23-2026-pin-lineup-by-day-and-prices/) and the [Disney Studio Store Hollywood](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/disney-studio-store-hollywood-pin-catalog-d23-2026/) pin catalog, two more major releases to plan around. Visit the [D23 2026 hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) for the full event schedule and more merchandise coverage as new details are revealed. Join the Realm at fantasylandnews.com/the-realm. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** D23 **Tags:** D23 Pins The Walt Disney Company Store, The Walt Disney Company Store D23 2026 Pins --- ### [Disney Studio Store Hollywood: The Full D23 2026 Pin Catalog by Day and Prices](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/disney-studio-store-hollywood-pin-catalog-d23-2026/) **Published:** July 22, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney Studio Store Hollywood has released its full pin product catalog for [D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/), and collectors have a lot to plan for across all three days of the event.** The lineup runs from character cuties and mystery boxes to a jumbo El Capitan Theatre premiere piece, with most series capped at one pin per person and a couple of mystery collections offering a higher purchase limit. Below is the complete Studio Store Hollywood pin catalog, broken out by release day, with pricing, edition size, and purchase limits for every series. If you are also budgeting for the [Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/mickeys-of-glendale-pin-store-the-full-d23-2026-pin-lineup-by-day-and-prices/) lineup this year, that breakdown is live now too. ![Disney Studio Store Hollywood: The Full D23 2026 Pin Catalog by Day and Prices](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood_-The-Full-D23-2026-Pin-Catalog-by-Day-and-Prices-1600x900.jpg)## Friday, August 14, 2026 [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood-D23-Friday-Pins-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood-D23-Friday-Pins-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood-D23-Friday-Pins-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood-D23-Friday-Pins-2.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood-D23-Friday-Pins-3-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood-D23-Friday-Pins-3.jpg) - **Throwback Mystery Series** — $49.95 per box, each box contains two randomly selected pins, purchase limit of five boxes per person. Kim Possible Cheer, Ron and Rufus, Lizzie on Scooter, Lizzie Frame, Lizzie Heart, East High School, Troy and Gabriella, and Rufus are limited to an edition of 400. Kim Possible, Lizzie Hooray, and Lizzie Flower Crown, and EHS Megaphone are limited to an edition of 300. So Not the Drama and Lizzie in Heels are limited to an edition of 150. - **Best in Show Series** — $29.95 each, edition of 400, pin on pin, purchase limit of one per person. Marie, Lucifer, Cheshire Cat, Fifi the Peke, Dinah, Max, Nana, Dodger, Little Brother, Pongo, Pluto, Berlioz, Toulouse, Mochi. - **Disney Dragons Cuties Series** — $34.95 each, edition of 300, custom backing card, purchase limit of one per person. Elliott, Madam Mim, Maleficent, Sisu, The Reluctant Dragon, Queen Narissa, Hydra, The Gwythaints, Blazey, Mushu. - **It’s All in a Name Series** — $49.95 each, edition of 400, jumbo sized with two pin on pins, translucent fill, custom backing card, purchase limit of one per person. Ariel, Belle, Marie, Ursula, Stitch, Maleficent, Dumbo, Kuzco, Alice, Aurora, Hades, Eeyore, Goofy, Moana. - **Premiere Collection** — $199.95, edition of 200, a 5.04″W x 3.425″H El Capitan Theatre 100 Years in Hollywood piece with pin on pin detailing and a custom box, purchase limit of one per person. - **Artist Series: Avengers: Endgame by Matt Ferguson** — $29.95 each, edition of 400, 3D laser print, custom backing card, purchase limit of one per person. Ant-Man, Iron Man, Thanos, Captain America, Thor. ## Saturday, August 15, 2026 [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood-D23-Saturday-Pins-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood-D23-Saturday-Pins-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood-D23-Saturday-Pins-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood-D23-Saturday-Pins-2.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood-D23-Saturday-Pins-3-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood-D23-Saturday-Pins-3-1.jpg) - **El Capitan Theatre 100th Series** — The El Capitan 1926 Hinged Pin retails for $29.95, edition of 400, antique gold finish, 1.83″W x 2.25″H. The character pins retail for $24.95 each, edition of 400, antique nickel and pin on pin, purchase limit of one per person: Mickey, Minnie, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Donald, Daisy, Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde. - **Zootopia 10th Anniversary Car Series** — $24.95 each, edition of 300, purchase limit of one per person. Judy Hopps, Flash, Finnick, Nick Wilde, Dawn Bellwether, Chief Bogo. - **Duos Series** — $74.95 each, edition of 400, stained glass with custom backing card, purchase limit of one per person. Anna & Elsa, The Mandalorian & Grogu, Goofy & Max, Maui & Moana, Deadpool & Wolverine, Mr. & Mrs. Incredible, Robin Hood & Little John, Hercules & Megara, Baymax & Hiro, Ariel & Prince Eric, Nick Wilde & Judy Hopps, Lilo & Stitch. - **Unlocking the Magic Series** — $49.95 each, edition of 400, hinged storybook design with glitter fill and custom backing card, purchase limit of one per person. The Little Mermaid, Lilo & Stitch, Mulan, Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin, Rapunzel, Big Hero 6, Frozen, Pinocchio, Moana, Dumbo, Cinderella. - **Vinyl Records Series** — The Starter Set Record Player with Sleeping Beauty and Pinocchio retails for $89.95, edition of 400, pin on pin with custom backing card. Individual vinyls retail for $32.95 each, edition of 400, pin on pin with custom backing card, purchase limit of one per person: Tangled, Hoppers, Pocahontas, Big Hero 6, Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, Mulan, Frozen, Cinderella, Dumbo, Fantasia. ## Sunday, August 16, 2026 [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood-D23-Sunday-Pins-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood-D23-Sunday-Pins-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood-D23-Sunday-Pins-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood-D23-Sunday-Pins-2.jpg) - **A Goofy Movie Cuties Series** — $34.95 each, edition of 300, custom backing card, purchase limit of one per person. Goofy, Max, P.J. Pete, Powerline, Pete, Bobby Zimuruski, Roxanne, Stacey. - **Cursive Cuties Series** — $44.95 each, edition of 400, 3D color paste, pin on pin, translucent fill, purchase limit of one per person. Baymax, Bing Bong, Bolt, Cheshire Cat, Merryweather, Grumpy, Louis, Meeko, Flora, Cri-Kee, Mushu, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Scrump, Fauna. - **Duck Series** — $32.95 each, edition of 400, pin on pin, purchase limit of one per person. Stitch, Lilo, Maleficent, Cruella, Hades, Jiminy Cricket, Fairy Godmother, Flora, Fauna, Merryweather, Mad Hatter, Panda Mei. - **Tapestry Series** — $32.95 each, edition of 400, pin on pin, purchase limit of one per person. Miguel, Alice, Jasmine, Jack and Sally, Elsa, Merida, Rapunzel, Briar Rose, Yzma, Maleficent, Ursula, Mirabel. For the Full Catalog: [Disney Studio D23 Pins](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-D23-Pins.pdf)[Download](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-D23-Pins.pdf) ## More D23 2026 Pin Coverage Shopping multiple pin locations across the weekend? Check out FLN’s full breakdown of the [Disney A to Z Pin Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/11/disney-a-2-z-pin-event-2026/) and the day-by-day lineup for the [Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/mickeys-of-glendale-pin-store-the-full-d23-2026-pin-lineup-by-day-and-prices/) for two more D23 2026 releases to plan around. For the full event schedule and more D23 2026 merchandise coverage as new details are revealed, visit FLN’s [D23 2026 hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) and keep checking back with FLN. Join the Realm at fantasylandnews.com/the-realm. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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See the new trailer below! ![Leslie Iwerks Announces 'Disney Worldbuilders,' a New Documentary Coming to Disney+ in August](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Worldbuilders-2-1600x900.jpg)**What Is ‘Disney Worldbuilders’ About?** *Disney Worldbuilders* sits down with Disney Legends, award-winning filmmakers, and creative leaders from across the company to talk through the memories and inspirations that shaped their careers. The documentary also gives fans an early look at what is coming next, including glimpses of new lands and experiences still taking shape. Among those featured are Bob Iger, Jennifer Lee, and Josh D’Amaro, alongside Dave Filoni, James Cameron, Jared Bush, Jon Favreau, Kevin Feige, and Pete Docter. **When Can You See It?** The film debuts during a special panel presentation at [D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) on August 16, 2026, in Anaheim, ahead of its full release on Disney+ later that month. D23 attendees will hear directly from several of the featured storytellers before the screening. **Leslie Iwerks Is Carrying Forward a Family Legacy**. For longtime followers of Iwerks’ work, this announcement lands with extra weight. Her father, Don Iwerks, a Disney Legend and the innovator behind Circle-Vision 360 and decades of Disney camera technology, [passed away earlier this month at 96](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/don-iwerks-disney-legend-dies-96/). Her grandfather, Ub Iwerks, helped bring Mickey Mouse to life. That three-generation connection to Disney’s history is part of what makes Iwerks’ documentary work feel less like a job and more like a family record. *Disney Worldbuilders* arrives as another chapter in that legacy, one that carries her family’s storytelling forward at a moment that feels especially personal. **A Natural Follow-Up to ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’**. This is not Iwerks’ first trip into Disney’s archives this year. Just months ago, she released [Disneyland Handcrafted](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/14/happiness-is-future-proof-leslie-iwerks-crafts-a-new-vision-from-lost-archives-in-disneyland-handcrafted/), which rebuilt the story of Disneyland’s construction from rare 16mm footage and archival audio. *Disney Worldbuilders* feels like the natural next step, trading one park’s origin story for a much wider look at how Disney’s imagination keeps translating into real, physical places. ![Disneyland Handcrafted is now available on Disney+ & Disney YouTube](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Disneyland-Handcrafted-Set-to-Debut-on-Disney-This-January-1600x900.jpg)Disneyland Handcrafted is now available on Disney+ & Disney YouTube## Leslie Iwerks Announces ‘Disney Worldbuilders,’ a New Documentary Coming to Disney+ in August > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbFCMHYDmO9/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Leslie%20Iwerks%20Announces%20%27Disney%20Worldbuilders%2C%27%20a%20New%20Documentary%20Coming%20to%20Disney%2B%20in%20August&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Leslie%20Iwerks%20Announces%20%27Disney%20Worldbuilders%2C%27%20a%20New%20Documentary%20Coming%20to%20Disney%2B%20in%20August "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The new scare zone is called Freaky Fields, and it reimagines Fortnitemares as a Halloween-themed battleground. Guests walking through will encounter the Battle Bus and a mix of familiar Fortnitemares characters, alongside new characters made exclusively for Halloween Horror Nights. Fortnitemares is Fortnite’s annual fall in-game event, known for bringing new characters and horror-themed gameplay into the world players already know. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Halloween-Horror-Nights-35-Adds-Fortnitemares-Scare-Zone-at-Universal-Orlando-and-Hollywood-1600x900.jpg)Freaky Fields debuts August 28 at Universal Orlando Resort and September 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood, running alongside the rest of each park’s Halloween Horror Nights lineup. Universal has not yet said whether more Fortnite-themed elements are planned beyond the scare zone, so this may be the extent of the crossover for now. New merchandise tied to the scare zone is already available at both parks, including a graphic tee, a decal set, and an acrylic collectible piece. The same items launch on **[ShopUniversal.com](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rCywP-2F0GBF8RHFndGENvaRcrIs9NCD-2FQIpRV4JYWz56HtMIRu_5JUdEXh5-2BOarlJR7qUzSq9oKEShSYYQy3Yy3nx2yHgaOJhneOYuGeu6yUyM9bmd3vSU5Lsvj-2BiPlrvZ9t-2BUm1QP33Xg6VoYDjgs-2FI3UnZsFxiXoeVYX9w1nWkgDIwFOPXP4QRwBZVwJtR7Nj6mMWEcma27GSjDG8OhaNnE-2BoqglwCrg4jjhWiCUC3FaR9TXBApbaI4aQRt8CVjCIfKoJfueGmhVisIRtH-2FkXvnyREl3p8q-2FO4jTCEtst5oSlXcENtxkfuzz-2FAUcPcVGlpO8F-2BWLXOcUzaPb7KjTyH2j-2FXXJE1vg3onl6a49ga2ZABmvnqYzJVE76nupnqAcSK7-2BJRG-2BFQqXWDiAV9mMo6yhE9-2Fw-3D)** on Thursday, July 23 at 9 a.m. PST. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Halloween-Horror-Nights-Fortnitemares-Merchandise-1355x900.jpg)Fortnite remains one of the most-played games in the world, and Fortnitemares has become a can’t-miss moment for its community every fall. Bringing that event into a physical scare zone gives Halloween Horror Nights a built-in audience that may not have set foot in the event before, while giving longtime Halloween Horror Nights fans a completely new IP to explore this season. Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights at Universal Orlando Resort from Friday, August 28 through Sunday, November 1, and at Universal Studios Hollywood from Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, November 1. Universal says more experiences for this year’s event will be announced soon. For more updates on Halloween Horror Nights 2026, including new house and scare zone announcements as they’re revealed, [check out our full Halloween Horror Nights coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/universal-orlando-opens-ticket-sales-for-halloween-horror-nights-35/ "Universal Orlando Opens Ticket Sales for Halloween Horror Nights 35") at Fantasy Land News. ## Halloween Horror Nights 35 Adds Fortnitemares Scare Zone at Universal Orlando and Hollywood Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Halloween%20Horror%20Nights%2035%20Adds%20Fortnitemares%20Scare%20Zone%20at%20Universal%20Orlando%20and%20Hollywood&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Halloween%20Horror%20Nights%2035%20Adds%20Fortnitemares%20Scare%20Zone%20at%20Universal%20Orlando%20and%20Hollywood "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Cutler is set to premiere globally on the streamer in 2027, promising an intimate look at the woman behind decades of beloved roles. The film traces Andrews’ path from her early years in British vaudeville through her rise to global stardom. Disney describes her story as one shaped by resilience, heartbreak and reinvention, going well beyond her famous performances. ![Disney+ Sets 2027 Release for New Julie Andrews Documentary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Sets-2027-Release-for-New-Julie-Andrews-Documentary-1600x900.jpg)Andrews holds one of the highest honors Disney gives out. She was inducted as a Disney Legend in 1991, just four years into the program’s existence, and was only the second on-camera performer to receive the title. That induction came on the heels of her star-making role in “Mary Poppins,” the film that first introduced her to Disney audiences in 1964 and earned her an Academy Award. Her ties to the company kept growing after that. She served as the official ambassador for Disneyland’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2005, narrated “Enchanted” in 2007 and returned to Walt Disney Studios years later for “The Princess Diaries” films, shot on the same soundstage as “Mary Poppins.” Disney later renamed that soundstage in her honor. With this new documentary, Andrews adds another chapter to a relationship with the company that has spanned more than six decades. R.J. Cutler directs and produces, known for “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry” and “Martha.” He is joined by producers Trevor Smith, Elise Pearlstein, Jane Cha Cutler and Jonathan Ruane, with Mark Blatty serving as executive producer. This Machine, part of Sony Pictures Television, produces the film. An official title has not been announced yet. Cutler described the experience of interviewing Andrews as deeply personal, saying she let him into her inner world and reflected openly on the life she has shaped for so many others. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Fans can get a preview of what is coming to the main store over on our [D23 2026 Hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/). Below is the complete Pin Store lineup, broken out by day, with retail pricing for every set. ![Mickey's of Glendale Pin Store: The Full D23 2026 Pin Lineup by Day and Prices](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-D23-2026-Pin-Catlog-1-1600x900.jpg)## How to Shop the Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store Fans will be able to access the Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store via virtual queue throughout the event, with a standby queue option opening after all boarding groups have been redeemed. The Pin Store will be cashless, with card and contactless payment accepted, processed via mobile order. Here is the full catalog released today: [MOG PINS ALL D23](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-PINS-ALL-D23.pdf)[Download](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-PINS-ALL-D23.pdf) ## Friday, August 14, 2026 [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Friday-Pins-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Friday-Pins-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Friday-Pins-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Friday-Pins-2.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Friday-Pins-3-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Friday-Pins-3.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Friday-Pins-4-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Friday-Pins-4.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Friday-Pins-5-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Friday-Pins-5.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Friday-Pins-6-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Friday-Pins-6.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Friday-Pins-7-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Friday-Pins-7.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/15.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/15.png) - **Alice in Wonderland Mystery Set** — $34.95 per box. Twelve designs, mystery boxes contain two randomly selected pins, limit six boxes per guest. - **Alice in Wonderland 75th Anniversary** — $52.95 each. Alice, Queen of Hearts, White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, The Flowers. - **Disney Princess Dream Windows** — $42.95 each. Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida, Moana, Raya. - **Adorbs! DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp Mystery Set** — $34.95 per box. Mystery boxes contain two randomly selected pins, limit eight boxes per guest. - **Disney Treasure Seekers** — $34.95 each. Ariel, Scrooge McDuck, Jim Hopkins, Peter Pan, Abu, Penny. - **Disney Squad Goals** — $69.95 each. The Little Mermaid, Treasure Planet, The Princess and the Frog, Big Hero 6, Raya and the Last Dragon, Lilo & Stitch, A Goofy Movie, Moana, Robin Hood, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. - **POV: Another Point of View** — $79.95 each. Rotating double-sided jumbo pins pairing Moana and Te Kā, Belle and the Beast, Snow White and the Evil Queen, Ariel and Ursula, Aurora and Maleficent, Aladdin and Genie, Alice and the Queen of Hearts, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, and Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey and Yen Sid. - **Dining With Character** — $79.95 each. The Emperor’s New Groove, Sleeping Beauty, Alice in Wonderland, The Princess and the Frog, Winnie the Pooh, The Little Mermaid, Mickey and the Beanstalk, Lady and the Tramp, Beauty and the Beast, Ratatouille. - **World Princess Week Ultra Jumbo** — $1,200.00. A 16″W x 9″H hard enamel pin with stained glass detailing and a magnetic closure display box, limited to an edition of 150. ## Saturday, August 15, 2026 [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Saturday-Pins-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Saturday-Pins-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Saturday-Pins-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Saturday-Pins-2.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Saturday-Pins-3-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Saturday-Pins-3-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Saturday-Pins-3-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Saturday-Pins-3.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Saturday-Pins-4-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Saturday-Pins-4.jpg) - **Adorbs! S.E.A. Mystery Set** — $39.95 per box. Fifteen Society of Explorers and Adventurers designs, mystery boxes contain two randomly selected pins plus matching trading cards, limit eight boxes per guest. - **Around the World with Disney: Parks to Ports** — $36.95 each. Disneyland Park, Magic Kingdom Park, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line. - **Disney Park Stamps: Series 2** — $34.95 each. Ariel, Rosita, Teddi Barra, Hatbox Ghost, Albert, Scooter, Yeti, Chuuby, Tom Morrow 2.0, Dumbo, Winnie the Pooh, Sonny Eclipse, Lagoona Gator, The Dapper Dans, Jingles. - **Disney Attraction Panoramas** — $74.95 each. Gate-fold 3D cast metal pins for Peter Pan’s Flight, Jungle Cruise, Alice in Wonderland, Matterhorn Bobsleds, It’s a Small World, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. - **Disney Royal Carousel Horses** — $324.95. A six-pin deluxe box set with custom display box, gemstones, and marbleized fill, limited to an edition of 250. - **Walt Disney Imagineering Pin Boards** — $34.95 each. Backer Card Pin Board and Mickey Backer Card Pin Board, both limited edition. ## Sunday, August 16, 2026 [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Sunday-Pins-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Sunday-Pins-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Sunday-Pins-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Sunday-Pins-2.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Sunday-Pins-3-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Sunday-Pins-3.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Sunday-Pins-4-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-Sunday-Pins-4.jpg) - **Adorbs! The Avengers Mystery Set** — $34.95 per box. Mystery boxes contain two randomly selected pins, limit eight boxes per guest. - **Adorbs! Guardians of the Galaxy Box Set** — $74.95. Each box contains one mystery pin under the tray. - **Adorbs! Kingdom Hearts Mystery Set** — $34.95 per box. Mystery boxes contain two randomly selected pins, limit eight boxes per guest. - **Adorbs! Pixar Soul Mystery Set** — $34.95 per box. Mystery boxes contain two randomly selected pins, limit eight boxes per guest. - **Adorbs! Pixar Soul Box Set** — $49.95, limited edition. - **The Muppet Show 50th** — $54.95 each. Kermit the Frog, Veterinarian’s Hospital, At the Dance, The Swedish Chef, The Great Gonzo, Fozzie’s Stand-Up, Pigs in Space, The Electric Mayhem, Muppet Labs, Statler and Waldorf. - **Portraits of Evil** — $44.95 each. The Evil Queen, Chernabog, Queen of Hearts, Maleficent, Cruella De Vil, The Horned King, Ursula. - **The Colorful World of Disney Mystery Set** — $34.95 per box. Collect all 23 color-changing pins, each box contains two randomly selected pins, limit twelve boxes per guest. If you are budgeting for multiple pin events across the weekend, check out FLN’s coverage of the [Disney A to Z Pin Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/11/disney-a-2-z-pin-event-2026/) for another look at what collectors can expect at D23 2026. For more D23 2026 merchandise coverage as new details are revealed, keep checking back with FLN. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Regal is going with a Collectible Kids Combo built around a dinosaur-themed lunchbox popcorn bucket, while Cinemark is offering a wider lineup that includes a Marshall head bucket, a jungle-themed popcorn tin, and a plush clip snack pack. Alamo Drafthouse, Harkins, B&B, Galaxy, and Showcase have not yet announced their own exclusives, but this article will update as those reveals come in. Check out our full [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets 2026 hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) for coverage of every chain and film. [PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie](https://www.pawpatrol.movie/) hits theaters August 14, and tickets are now on sale! AMC Theatres has released the Paw Patrol Buckets, including a Dog Dish! [![PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PAW-Patrol_-The-Dino-Movie-Popcorn-Buckets-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PAW-Patrol_-The-Dino-Movie-Popcorn-Buckets.jpg)Regal’s combo starts at participating locations on August 7, a week ahead of the movie itself. The lunchbox bucket comes filled with popcorn and a soda, and it includes a character drink topper blind bag with three possible designs to collect. It is available while supplies last, so families who want a specific topper may need to visit more than once. Cinemark has not confirmed an exact on-sale date yet, but its lineup gives fans more ways to spend. The Marshall Popcorn Bucket takes the shape of the dalmatian pup’s head, complete with his red fire helmet. There is also a green jungle-print popcorn bucket with a handle, a purple cup featuring Skye and Chase, a PAW Patrol throw blanket, and a Super Snack Pack that pairs a small treat with a plush character clip shaped like Marshall, Skye, Chase, Rubble, or Rex. AMC has now listed its own lineup, and it leans into variety over a single showpiece bucket. The Marshall and Friend popcorn bucket pairs the same fire-helmet head shape with a small plush bag clip. There is also a Pawsome Blanket featuring the pups against the film’s dino-jungle art, an AMC Theatres exclusive set of character masks, an AMC Theatres exclusive Puppy Bowl popcorn container styled after Chase’s police badge, a cup with a mystery character topper, and bag clips available in all characters. AMC has not confirmed pricing or an on-sale date yet. The Dino Movie follows the PAW Patrol pups after their ship crash-lands on an uncharted island filled with dinosaurs. There they meet Rex, a pup who has survived on the island for years and knows its secrets better than anyone. When Mayor Humdinger’s mining operation accidentally wakes a dormant volcano, the pups have to pull off their biggest rescues yet to save the island before it is too late. This lineup has the same feel as last year’s [Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie popcorn buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/06/movie-theaters-announce-gabbys-dollhouse-the-movie-popcorn-buckets-ears-and-more-collectibles/), which sold out faster than most theaters expected. If your kids have their hearts set on the Marshall head bucket or Regal’s lunchbox combo, grab them opening weekend rather than waiting. Demand on this one looks like it could catch chains off guard again. [![PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie Popcorn Buckets Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/754278094_886156021234512_3603468828870623477_n-675x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/754278094_886156021234512_3603468828870623477_n.jpg)[![PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie Popcorn Buckets Cinemark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/751563654_1539470360887974_5007318149899904218_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/751563654_1539470360887974_5007318149899904218_n.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/752151065_4580214838874832_3179866789891765532_n-720x900.jpg)## Your Kids Are About to Beg You for This PAW Patrol Popcorn Bucket Regal (Collectible Kids Combo, available August 7): - Dinosaur lunchbox popcorn bucket - Character drink topper blind bag (1 of 3 designs: Marshall, Chase, or Skye) Cinemark (date to be confirmed): - Marshall Popcorn Bucket - Jungle-print popcorn bucket with handle - Purple cup featuring Skye and Chase - PAW Patrol throw blanket - Super Snack Pack with plush character clip (Marshall, Skye, Chase, Rubble, or Rex) AMC (date and pricing to be confirmed): - Marshall and Friend popcorn bucket with plush bag clip - Pawsome Blanket - Character masks (AMC Theatres exclusive, all characters available) - Puppy Bowl popcorn container (AMC Theatres exclusive) - Cup with mystery character topper - Bag clips (all characters available) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=PAW%20Patrol%3A%20The%20Dino%20Movie%20Popcorn%20Buckets%3A%20Every%20Theater%20Chain%20%282026%29&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=PAW%20Patrol%3A%20The%20Dino%20Movie%20Popcorn%20Buckets%3A%20Every%20Theater%20Chain%20%282026%29 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie Popcorn Buckets, Popcorn Buckets --- ### [Kraft Heinz X Disney Landmark Multi-Year Deal Across Parks, Cruises and D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/21/kraft-heinz-x-disney-landmark-multi-year-deal-across-parks-cruises-and-d23-2026/) **Published:** July 21, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Kraft Heinz and The Walt Disney Company have announced a landmark, multi-year strategic deal that will bring ten Kraft Heinz brands into Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line and Disney’s media platforms, with the first public preview arriving at [D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/d23-2026-show-floor-experiences-announced/ "D23 2026 Full Show Floor Lineup: Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and More") this August 14 through 16 in Anaheim.** The partnership spans foodservice, media, and events, and marks one of the largest brand alliances Disney’s Corporate Alliances division has announced in recent years. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kraft-Heinz-1-1600x900.jpg)This is not a one-off menu tie-in. Kraft Heinz and Disney are describing this as an enterprise-wide alliance that touches food, media, and live events at once. Ten Kraft Heinz brands, including Heinz, Philadelphia, and Kraft Mac & Cheese, will show up across hundreds of dining locations at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, plus Disney Cruise Line sailings out of North America. The alliance also opens the door to integrated marketing campaigns and digital content across Disney’s media platforms, so expect this to extend well beyond the food court. The alliance introduces new Heinz condiment stations and custom-designed equipment throughout the parks, along with new menu items and guest experiences at both domestic resorts. Nicolas Amaya, President of North America at Kraft Heinz, said: “Kraft Heinz and Disney are two companies that are woven into the fabric of family life. For generations, families have grown up with our brands side by side—watching Disney favorites with a bowl of Kraft Mac & Cheese or reaching for HEINZ at the table. This alliance is about showing up together in the moments that matter most—whether at the parks or at home—to deliver elevated experiences and storytelling that turn everyday meals into memories that last a lifetime.” [![Kraft Heinz X Disney Landmark Multi-Year Deal Across Parks, Cruises and D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kraft-Heinz-Disney-Castle-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kraft-Heinz-Disney-Castle.jpg)The first real look comes fast. Heinz will bring new sauces from its Sauce Vault to D23 2026, and this marks Heinz’s first appearance at the event. If you’re tracking our [D23 2026 hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) for the full panel and show floor schedule, this is now on the list of things to watch for on the show floor alongside the panels already confirmed for Anaheim. Here’s the detail that’s going to jump out to longtime Disney World visitors. For years, the condiment stations across Walt Disney World have leaned heavily **[Kraft Heinz](https://www.heinz.com/)** in feel, from the packaging style to the mustard, with one glaring exception. The ketchup served at WDW has been Red Gold, not Heinz. It’s a small thing, but it’s the kind of small thing regular parkgoers notice, especially anyone who has grabbed a packet expecting the familiar Heinz label and gotten something else. Red Gold makes a perfectly good ketchup, and we’re not knocking it. But it’s always felt like an odd gap in an otherwise Kraft Heinz-coded lineup at the parks. [![Kraft Heinz X Disney Landmark Multi-Year Deal Across Parks, Cruises and D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Heinz-Mustard-Toy-Story-Lunch-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Heinz-Mustard-Toy-Story-Lunch.jpg)That’s exactly why this alliance is worth paying attention to beyond the press release language. If Heinz condiment stations are rolling out as described, this could be the moment that gap finally closes. We’re genuinely excited about this one. The scale of it, ten brands, both domestic resorts, the cruise line, and a media component on top of all that, is bigger than the typical single-product tie-in Disney usually announces. What we’re most curious about is whether Heinz actually becomes the ketchup on property, since that’s been the one piece of the condiment station that never quite matched the rest. We’re not going to speculate on packet-level details until we see it in person, but we’ll be watching for it at D23 in August, especially since this is Heinz’s first time at the event and the Sauce Vault debut suggests Kraft Heinz is treating this as a real showfloor moment rather than a quiet mention. For the full rundown of what else is landing in Anaheim this August, keep an eye on our [D23 2026 coverage hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/), and if you want Sauce Vault and condiment station updates the moment we see them on the ground, [join the Realm at fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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For everything else confirmed so far, check out our [complete D23 2026 guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/D23-2026-Shopping-Guide_-Every-Store-New-Additions-and-How-to-Get-In-Line-1600x900.jpg)## D23 Marketplace ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/D23-Marketplace-1.png)New for 2026, the D23 Marketplace serves as the event’s central shopping hub, offering a curated assortment of merchandise including a Princess Diaries 25th Anniversary Collection, Star Wars must-haves, global Disney Parks collections, and the return of Disney Fine Art. Two new spaces sit alongside it, the D23 Marketplace Pin Store, which debuts limited-edition pin designs each day of the event, and D23 Marketplace Photobooths and Medallions, offering personalized products and event-exclusive medallions. All three locations run on virtual queue with standby options opening once boarding groups are redeemed, and all are cashless. ## Disney Store ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Store-Logo.png)[Disney Store returns](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/21/disney-store-reveals-d23-2026-collections-and-ecommerce-day-for-fans-at-home/ "Disney Store Reveals D23 2026 Collections and eCommerce Day for Fans at Home") with special-edition collections including Disney x Formula 1, Blooms by Disney, an assortment of Disney Store exclusive plush, and a preview of a new collaboration with SkinnyDip London. The booth also features a life-size claw machine photo moment and a limited meet and greet with Disney Artists, which requires pre-registration through the Disney D23 app between now and Friday, July 24 at 12 p.m. PT. Attendees who enter through the main entrance can scan their badge for a free event-exclusive tote bag or sticker while supplies last. Shopping happens via QR code, with products shipped directly to fans’ homes through DisneyStore.com. Select merchandise sold at the D23 Marketplace and Disney Store booth will also be available online starting Monday, August 17 at 8 a.m. PT at DisneyStore.com/d23-event. ## The Walt Disney Company Store Returning for its second year with two locations inside the Anaheim Convention Center, The Walt Disney Company Store will exclusively carry the official D23 2026 logo collection, featuring collaborations with RSVLTS, Nike, Loungefly, and more. Additional collections include Disney’s animated Epic Rivals, iconic Walt Disney Studios landmarks, and a HARVEYS collection built from decommissioned seatbelts from Soarin’ Over California. A dedicated collection also honors Walt Disney’s Suite 3H office in Burbank in collaboration with the Walt Disney Archives. The Walt Disney Company PIN Store offers limited-edition pins, mystery boxes, and framed sets, with a daily pin catalogue released each day of the event. Friday access runs on virtual queue with standby opening afterward, while Saturday and Sunday are standby only. ## Mickey’s of Glendale ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Walt-Disney-Imagineering-Mickeys-of-Glendale-1536x1021-1-1354x900.png)Mickey’s of Glendale and its companion Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store return with new Walt Disney Imagineering inspired merchandise across three collections revealed so far, the Walt Disney Imagineering Color Block Collection, a Duffy & Friends Collection, and a Muppets Studio Signature Collection. Read our [full Mickey’s of Glendale merchandise roundup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/08/mickeys-of-glendale-d23-2026-color-block-duffy-friends-collections/) for details on every collection. Both locations run on virtual queue with standby opening once boarding groups are redeemed. ## Disney .YNSD ![Group of diverse young adults posing on stairs for a D23 Disney fan event banner, featuring a red Mickey logo and large 'YNSD' text with Anaheim 2026 details.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-.YNSD_-New-Imagineer-Created-Brand-Debuts-at-D23-2026-1-1-1600x900.jpg)Disney .YNSD: New Imagineer-Created Brand Debuts at D23 2026Making its debut at D23 2026 is Disney .YNSD, a new lifestyle brand created by a collective of Walt Disney Imagineers that blends contemporary streetwear with layered storytelling under the tagline “Imagine the Rest.” Its debut includes two collections built around hidden design details rather than familiar character graphics. Read our [full .YNSD debut coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/21/disney-ynsd-new-imagineer-created-brand-debuts-at-d23-2026/) for everything included. The booth runs on virtual queue with standby opening once boarding groups are redeemed. ## Disney Studio Store Hollywood ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood-1440x1080-1-1200x900.png)Disney Studio Store Hollywood returns with apparel and accessories inspired by classic Hollywood, including a new collection tied to the El Capitan Theatre’s Centennial Celebration and limited-edition pins releasing across all three event days. Access runs on virtual queue with standby opening once boarding groups are redeemed. ## Disney Publishing Books & Brew ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Books-and-Brew-Disney-Publishing-900x900.png)Disney Publishing returns with first-to-market books, graphic novels, autobiographies, and guidebooks, along with collectible bookcessories, tarot card decks, and Book Nook kits. The booth also offers book signings with fan-favorite authors and a sip-and-shop experience featuring a new Disneyland Resort coffee blend from Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co., plus gift-with-purchase items from Penguin Random House. Merchandise purchases use standard queue, while select in-booth signings require virtual queue registration. ## The Disney Experiences Auction – Rare and Remarkable Finds ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Disney-Experiences-Auction-1600x900.png)New for 2026, this auction debuts Sunday, August 16, for both attendees and fans bidding online. Attendees can preview auction items throughout the weekend at the Auction Showroom via standby queue, which also includes a shopping experience for rare, limited-quantity props, artwork, and themed items from Disney’s parks, resorts, and ships. Fans can register for online bidding through Heritage Auctions or register for in-person live bidding at the showroom. This location does not offer refunds or exchanges due to product exclusivity. ## More Shopping on the Show Floor Beyond Disney Experiences locations, the show floor includes D23-exclusive merchandise from Loungefly (mini backpacks and pins), new Disney and Star Wars Spirit Jerseys, accessory bundles from Little Words Project, and Disney-inspired watches from Citizen. Just Play, Wizards of the Coast, NECA/KidRobot/Enesco, Pandora, Crocs, Her Universe, BoxLunch, Girls Crew, RSVLTS, and other brands will also have new products for purchase. Disney Lorcana fans can find the limited-edition 2026 D23 Collection and the Winnie the Pooh Hunny Wizard Premium Foil Playmat at Ravensburger’s booth. ## How to Shop at D23 2026 Fans should download both the Disney D23 app and the Disneyland Resort app ahead of the event to use virtual queue, mobile order, and mobile checkout. **Virtual queue** opens at 6 a.m. PT and 1 p.m. PT each day of the event for fans within a 90-mile radius of the Anaheim Convention Center. Groups of up to two people can join one queue at a time, subject to availability, and standby options may open later in the day once all boarding groups are redeemed. Joining a virtual queue does not guarantee immediate access, and valid event admission is required. **Mobile order for pickup** lets fans place and pay for orders through the Disneyland Resort app at select locations after being called back from virtual queue. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Blooms by Disney, the plush line that originated at Hong Kong Disneyland, showcases its current and new styles through an immersive flower shop display. A new Disney Store exclusive plush assortment draws on the D23 color palette with Mickey & Friends and Winnie the Pooh characters. Disney x Formula 1 debuts a first-to-market, limited-time capsule of jackets featuring Mickey & Friends designs. All three collections are shoppable in the booth via QR code. Also on preview at the booth is an upcoming SkinnyDip collaboration built around Peter Pan, featuring apparel and accessories with bespoke artwork inspired by Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, and Tinker Bell. This collection will not be available for purchase at D23 itself; it’s a preview of a collection still to come. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blooms-by-Disney-1260x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blooms-by-Disney-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Orange-Pansy-Plush-Flower-–-Alice-in-Wonderland-–-Blooms-by-Disney-–-14-–-D23-The-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Orange-Pansy-Plush-Flower-–-Alice-in-Wonderland-–-Blooms-by-Disney-–-14-–-D23-The-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mickey-and-Friends-Blooms-by-Disney-1260x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mickey-and-Friends-Blooms-by-Disney-scaled.jpg)### Disney Store eCommerce Day: Shop From Home on August 17 For fans who can’t attend D23 in person, Disney Store’s eCommerce Day returns Monday, August 17 at 8 a.m. PT. Select merchandise offered during the event at both the D23 Marketplace and the Disney Store booth becomes available that morning at [DisneyStore.com/d23-event](https://www.disneystore.com/d23-event/), while supplies last. This is the main way fans outside Anaheim will be able to get their hands on D23-exclusive Disney Store merchandise, so it’s worth setting a reminder for that Monday morning window. ### Meet-and-Greets and Giveaways ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Store-D23-The-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event-4-1600x618.jpg)The booth also hosts limited meet-and-greet, sketch, and signing opportunities with Disney Artists. Pre-registration opens now through Friday, July 24 at 12 p.m. PT through the Disney D23 app. Fans who enter the booth can pick up a limited-release tote bag or sticker featuring new character illustrations by Disney Artists while supplies last, and attendees have a chance to enter a drawing for a Disney Store branded tote featuring artwork created live on-site by a Disney Fine Arts artist. Disney Store is also bringing an immersive, life-size claw machine display for photos and content, set up as one of the booth’s interactive experiences alongside the shopping. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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For everything else confirmed for the show floor this year, check out our [complete D23 2026 guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-.YNSD_-New-Imagineer-Created-Brand-Debuts-at-D23-2026-1-1-1600x900.jpg)The debut lineup includes two collections, both available exclusively at D23. The Debut Collection introduces the brand’s minimalist design philosophy through tees, crewnecks, outerwear, bags, and accessories, with tonal graphics, embroidered details, and custom trims throughout. Several pieces use photochromic inks that reveal hidden graphics when exposed to sunlight. The second collection draws inspiration from the Haunted Mansion Parlor aboard the Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny. Victorian-inspired textiles, ornate flourishes, and hidden motifs run across the apparel, accessories, and bags, built around a custom pattern pulled from the Parlor’s decorative details. .YNSD arrives alongside multiple new Mickey’s of Glendale collections already revealed for D23 2026. Where Mickey’s of Glendale leans on recognizable characters, YNSD is positioned as something more understated, built for fans who want their Disney connection to feel personal rather than obvious. For more D23 2026 merchandise coverage as new collections are revealed, keep checking back with FLN, and browse our full [Disney Consumer Products coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-consumer-products/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The panel promises a behind-the-scenes look at the creative collaboration between Hallmark and Disney, starting with Walt Disney and J.C. Hall’s shared beginnings in Kansas City and moving through the artistry behind the fan-favorite products that have come out of the partnership since. Disney and Hallmark have been connected for decades through ornaments, cards, and collectibles, but a dedicated [D23 panel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/13/d23-2026-full-panel-schedule-revealed/ "D23 2026 Full Panel Schedule Revealed: Every Session at The Ultimate Disney Fan Event") putting that history and partnership on stage is new territory, and it lands right in the middle of a year where the two brands have gotten closer than ever. ![Hallmark & Disney Magic Panel Confirmed for D23 2026 Lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-FLN-1600x900.jpg)**Why This Fits Everything We Have Been Covering –** We started building the bridge between Hallmark fans and Disney fans back when Fantasy Land News launched, and this panel is the clearest sign yet that Disney and Hallmark see the same overlap we do. Our [Hallmark Channel hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) has tracked the ornaments, the merch, and the movie news as it happened, and a panel like this is the kind of validation that keeps us covering both sides of that overlap. The timing lines up with the biggest Hallmark and Disney Parks story of the year. Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, the first original movie Hallmark Channel and Walt Disney World have ever produced together, premieres this fall during Hallmark’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas. We [reported on the announcement](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) back in December, covered the [official poster reveal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-poster/) with Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle in front of Cinderella Castle, and brought you the [first trailer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-trailer/) when it dropped this month. The film was shot on location at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and the merch tie-in has grown into one of the biggest crossover collections we have ever tracked, from the [Cinderella Castle tree topper](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/hallmark-disney-cinderella-castle-tree-topper-2026/) to the [cards and gift wrap collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/15/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-cards-gift-wrap-collection/) that just landed. ![Hallmark Channel 'Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True' Trailer Released](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hallmark-Just-Showed-the-First-Footage-of-the-Disney-World-Christmas-Movie-and-More-Is-Coming-in-Jul-1600x900.jpg)A panel built around the history of Walt Disney and J.C. Hall’s partnership feels like the natural next step for a collaboration that started with ornaments and has grown into an entire original movie. If Disney and Hallmark are willing to trace that relationship on a D23 stage, it tells us this partnership is not slowing down after Holiday Ever After premieres. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The screenshot started circulating this morning, right as premium Infinity Vision tickets for **Doomsday** go on sale, along with tickets for the **Avengers: Endgame** theatrical encore. *We will update this article the moment we know whether the trailer drops, or doesn’t, at 9 am*. It has officially been released. See the **[trailer below](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irVNGjRFZGk)**. As we covered earlier this week, [**Disney opened this early ticket window**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/avengers-doomsday-premium-tickets-go-on-sale-july-20-at-9-am-et/) specifically for Infinity Vision, the new premium large format Disney created after Warner Bros. locked down IMAX access for Dune: Part Three around the shared December 18 release. The Endgame Encore returns to theaters September 25 with new footage and a post-credits scene that connects directly into Doomsday. Disney has also listed a preliminary Doomsday runtime of 165 minutes, longer than Infinity War and shorter than the original Endgame. ![Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Might Drop Today, Fandango Tease Suggests](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Avengers-Doomsday-Trailer-Tickets-June-20-1600x900.jpg)For those looking for Avengers: Endgame and Avengers: Doomsday popcorn bucket release info, while we cannot confirm anything, and things change all the time, we are hearing that for Endgame, two major buckets are coming along with the regular tins and tumblers. An Iron Man (Endgame) Premium Head Helmet popcorn bucket, and a Gauntlet (we just don’t know if it is the Thanos or Iron Man version). Avengers: Doomsday is harder to pin down, but we do know of a Doomsday Head Bucket that resembles the Skeletor Bucket that was recently released for He-Man. Keep up to date with all the latest **[Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/)**! Marvel has already released four teaser trailers for **Doomsday**, each built around a different corner of the cast. The first confirmed Chris Evans is back as Steve Rogers. The second turned the spotlight on Chris Hemsworth’s Thor. The third brought in the X-Men, with Patrick Stewart’s Professor X, Ian McKellen’s Magneto, and James Marsden’s Cyclops sharing the screen. The fourth closed things out with Letitia Wright’s Shuri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s The Thing, Winston Duke’s M’Baku, and Tenoch Huerta Mejía’s Namor. A full trailer already screened for attendees at CinemaCon months ago, and today’s tease could be that same footage finally going public rather than brand new material. That would also explain the timing. Marvel is set to return to Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con this Saturday, July 25, for its first MCU panel there in years, and releasing the CinemaCon footage today would build momentum heading into that panel instead of competing with it. Nothing is confirmed yet on Marvel’s end, and the **[Fandango](https://www.fandango.com/avengers-doomsday-2026-237176/movie-overview)** graphic could simply be a placeholder ahead of a slightly later reveal. But between the ticket sales going live today and the SDCC panel just days away, this is about as loud a signal as fans have gotten that the CinemaCon trailer is finally coming home. **Avengers: Doomsday** hits theaters December 18, 2026. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot_20260720-003154.Fandango-1.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Avengers_Doomsday_1-sht-Teaser_poster-607x900.jpg) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Avengers%3A%20Doomsday%20Trailer%20DID%20Drop%20Today%2C%20Fandango%20Tease%20Suggests&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Avengers%3A%20Doomsday%20Trailer%20DID%20Drop%20Today%2C%20Fandango%20Tease%20Suggests "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This is not the first time guests and Disney watchers have gotten a look at the tool. Back in June, the feature briefly appeared on DisneyWorld.com for the general public, carrying a “Cast Preview” label that marks it as an internal test still in development. At the time, the tool was still working out the basics. Some searches returned a message admitting it did not yet have information on the topic, while others returned genuinely useful, concise answers pulled from existing park pages. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Walt-Disney-World-Resumes-AI-Powered-Search-Testing-for-Cast-Members-This-Week-1600x900.jpg)This time around, Disney has again restricted access specifically to Cast Members using their Cast ID login, suggesting the company wants a controlled group to test the feature before it reaches guests again. That kind of gated testing is standard practice for Disney’s digital team, and it aligns with how other sites described the June test as an early-stage look at something still being built rather than a finished product. The renewed test fits into a larger push from [Disney to bring AI tools](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/24/disney-store-ai-personal-shopping-assistant/ "Disney Store Launches AI Personal Shopping Assistant Pilot Program in iOS App") into trip planning. Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro has spoken about using AI to reduce the complexity of planning and booking a Disney vacation, to tailor the experience to what each guest wants most. That effort already includes a rebuilt My Disney Experience app with natural language search, trip countdowns, and shared planning tools for travel groups, alongside the website search feature now back in testing. For guests, the appeal is obvious. Park hours, dining details, and Lightning Lane information change constantly, and a search bar that can answer a specific question in one line beats digging through several pages. The catch is that an AI summary is only as reliable as the page it pulls from, so anyone who does eventually see this feature on the guest-facing site should treat it as a starting point and confirm details on the source page, especially for anything time-sensitive. Disney has not announced when this feature might expand beyond Cast Members or what a full guest-facing launch would look like. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Walt Disney World **Tags:** Disney World AI, Walt Disney World AI-Powered Search --- ### [Avengers: Doomsday Premium Tickets Go on Sale July 20](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/avengers-doomsday-premium-tickets-go-on-sale-july-20-at-9-am-et/) **Published:** July 17, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Marvel fans will not have to wait until December to start planning their Avengers: Doomsday theater trip. Disney is opening premium ticket sales for the film on Monday, July 20, at 9 AM, on Fandango and your local theater, five months ahead of the movie’s December 18 release. We have spotted screening times being added to Fandango and Harkins Theatres already. Updated June 20th, 2026 6:00 AM EST. See image below; Fandango is showing an image saying that the [Trailer will drop at the same time as tickets this morning](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/20/avengers-doomsday-trailer-fandango-tease-july-20/)! The Avengers: Doomsday trailer has been one of the most discussed topics lately, with fans wondering how you could put tickets on sale before a trailer even dropped. Well, now we have an answer as to when it will be released, and it is ahead of SDCC 2026! Oh, and Avengers: End Game tickets for Infinity Vision are also going to be available. ![Avengers: Doomsday Premium Tickets Go on Sale July 20 at 9 AM ET](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AVENGERS_DOOMSDAY_8K_v3-1600x749.jpg)This early sale is specifically for Infinity Vision theaters, Disney’s newly created premium large format designation for select Doomsday screenings. The Infinity Vision brand was introduced after Warner Bros. locked down exclusive IMAX access for Dune: Part Three for three weeks following both films’ shared December 18 release date. General ticket sales for standard formats have not been announced and will likely follow closer to the film’s release. Disney is also opening Infinity Vision tickets on July 20 for Avengers: Endgame Encore, a theatrical re-release of Endgame arriving September 25 with new footage and an exclusive post-credits scene that connects directly into Doomsday. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot_20260720-003154.Fandango.png)**Why Disney Is Selling Tickets So Early** – Opening premium ticket sales nearly five months before release is an unusually aggressive move, even for a franchise as large as the Avengers. The early rollout follows a similar strategy from Universal, which put select IMAX tickets for The Odyssey on sale roughly a year in advance. For Disney, the early Infinity Vision sale also lands just days ahead of Marvel Studios’ Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25, where the first full Doomsday trailer is expected to debut. There is also a bigger competitive story behind the timing. Avengers: Doomsday shares its December 18 release date with Dune: Part Three, and Warner Bros. has locked down roughly 400 IMAX screens across North America for three weeks surrounding that shared opening weekend. That leaves Disney’s biggest Marvel event in years without access to traditional IMAX for its own release. We covered this showdown back in April, dubbing it DunesDay, and Infinity Vision is Disney’s answer, a premium large format built specifically to compete for screens that Dune has already claimed. You can read our full breakdown here: [Dunesday December 18, 2026: Avengers Doomsday and Dune Part Three Are on a Collision Course](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/11/avengers-doomsday-dune-3-december-18-dunesday/). ![AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Teaser Trailer Officially Released by Marvel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AVENGERS_-DOOMSDAY-Teaser-Trailer-Officially-Released-by-Marvel-1600x900.jpg)Along with the ticket news, Disney has listed a preliminary runtime of 165 minutes, or two hours and 45 minutes, for Avengers: Doomsday. That places the film longer than Avengers: Infinity War’s 149 minutes but shorter than Avengers: Endgame’s 181 minutes. 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Before that, fans at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event can catch it first during an exclusive early screening at the Anaheim Convention Center. ![D23 2026 Lucasfilm Pavilion to Screen LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian Early](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/LEGO-Star-Wars_-The-Mandalorian-Gets-Early-D23-2026-Screening-Before-Its-September-2-Disney-Debut-1600x900.jpg)The special pulls stories and characters from all three seasons of The Mandalorian, reworked into LEGO’s animated style with what Lucasfilm is billing as unexpected laughs alongside the action. Lucasfilm also released the teaser poster, which gives fans their first look at Din Djarin and baby Grogu’s very first meeting rendered in brick form. It is aimed at longtime Mandalorian viewers and younger LEGO fans alike, which has been the formula behind LEGO Star Wars specials for years now. **D23 2026 Screening Details** – The screening is set for August 15, the middle day of the three-day event, and falls under the Lucasfilm pavilion’s programming. As we covered in our [D23 2026 show floor breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/d23-2026-show-floor-experiences-announced/), that pavilion is one of the bigger draws on this year’s show floor, bringing photo ops, props, and costumes pulled from current and upcoming Star Wars projects, along with fireside chats where filmmaking teams talk through their shows and movies with the crowd. The LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian screening slots in as one more reason fans are circling the Lucasfilm area of the floor early. For the rest of what is happening at the Lucasfilm pavilion and across Anaheim, see our [D23 2026 Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/). D23 2026 runs August 14 through 16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, and the show floor is the largest in the event’s history this year. The Lucasfilm pavilion is sharing space with major activations from Marvel Studios, Pixar, and Disney+ Hulu, so a confirmed screening time gives Star Wars fans a fixed point to build their day around instead of guessing when the pavilion will be busiest. Anyone building a day-by-day plan should treat this screening as an anchor and work the rest of the Lucasfilm pavilion’s photo ops and fireside chats around it. LEGO Star Wars specials do not usually get theatrical-style early screenings tied to a Disney fan event. Giving D23 attendees a two and a half week head start on a Disney+ release signals Lucasfilm sees real demand for Mandalorian content beyond the flagship live-action shows, and it is a good sign for fans hoping LEGO Star Wars keeps mining The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and the rest of the current slate for future specials. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/lego-star-wars-the-mandalorian-teaser-poster_5661ccfa-608x900.jpeg)LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian streams on Disney+ starting September 2. 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Full credit for these images goes to [bioreconstruct on X](https://x.com/bioreconstruct), whose aerial flyovers continue to give fans one of the clearest looks at ongoing Walt Disney World construction. ![Monstropolis Construction Update: Roller Coaster Structure and Harryhausen's Entrance Take Shape at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Monstropolis-FLN-Thumbnail-1600x900.jpg)The roller coaster is progressing quickly, with track supports now visible alongside structural steel that has already reached the height of the building housing the attraction. Nearby, the entrance frame for Harryhausen’s has formed, marking where guests will walk into the restaurant. At the front of the land, final theming work is already underway, with walkways being poured along the entrance path. On the side of the land’s new quick-service restaurant, an early facade with Monsters theming has also started to take shape. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNhKPtTb0AAtMMn-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNhKPtTb0AAtMMn-scaled.jpg)These updates follow Disney’s official confirmation of the Monstropolis storyline in June, including the H.U.M.A.N. Day concept and the naming of both Harryhausen’s and the Glob Theater. You can read that full breakdown here: [The Monstropolis Storyline Is Here and Harryhausen’s Is Officially Confirmed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/monstropolis-at-hollywood-studios-gets-official-story-details-and-land-name-confirmed-by-disney/). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNhIQu4XUAA7Bw9-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNhIQu4XUAA7Bw9-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNhDXdYbYAAQiMV-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNhDXdYbYAAQiMV-scaled.jpg)Harryhausen’s itself carries a deeper story than most guests will realize, tied to a real-world tribute Pixar built into the original film. We covered that in detail back in March: [Harryhausen’s Sushi Is Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/harryhausens-sushi-is-coming-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNhIQu4W4AIHUVG-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNhIQu4W4AIHUVG-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNhEvtJagAEBGOl-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNhEvtJagAEBGOl-scaled.jpg)Final theming is already in progress at the entrance of the land with walkways being poured. The facade to the side of the new quick-service restaurant is getting early Monsters theming ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/3-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/5-1600x900.jpg)![Aerial view of a busy construction site with scaffolding, workers in safety vests, and a surrounding street with pedestrians nearby.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNg-Y9pXsAAqJFj-1600x900.jpg)Leading the project is Scott Malwitz, executive creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering. Malwitz oversees the strategic development and conceptual design of Monstropolis and also guides career development for Imagineering’s creative leaders based at Walt Disney World. Over a 30 year career spanning theme parks, museum exhibitions, resorts, and Olympic Games, Malwitz has focused on building physical spaces and emotional connections through immersive, experiential storytelling. His past work includes the EPCOT transformation, Test Track presented by General Motors, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios, the Magic Kingdom New Fantasyland expansion, Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure, and Princess Fantasy Faire at Disneyland. He has also served on the International Board of the Themed Entertainment Association and the Board of Directors for the Society for Environmental Graphic Design, and was the founding president of the Museum Committee for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. No opening date for Monstropolis has been announced. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney's Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Hollywood Studios, Monstropolis Construction Update --- ### [Bruce Vaughn: The Imagineering Chief Steering Disney's $60 Billion Parks Expansion](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/18/bruce-vaughn-imagineering-disney-parks-2026/) **Published:** July 18, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** You’ve felt his work even if you’ve never heard his name. That shaking ground behind Big Thunder Mountain. The steel rising where DinoLand once stood. The construction walls now wrapped around Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios. All of it traces back to Bruce Vaughn, President and Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Imagineering, and the man currently sitting at the center of the biggest theme park construction push in company history. His path back to that chair is one of the stranger comeback stories Disney has told in years, and you need to know his story. **Who Is Bruce Vaughn** – He’s not the lifelong parks kid who grew up sketching castles. Vaughn graduated from Colgate University with a degree in English literature and a minor in art history, and his first creative home wasn’t Disney at all. He got his start on the technical staff of Associates and Ferren, the effects house run by Bran Ferren, picking up early screen credits on projects like Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. When Ferren sold the company to Disney in 1993, Vaughn came along with it, joining Walt Disney Imagineering as a Senior Technical Specialist. ![Bruce Vaughn: The Imagineering Chief Steering Disney's $60 Billion Parks Expansion](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Bruce-Vaughn-Article-1600x900.jpg)That began a 22 year run at WDI. Vaughn worked his way up through the organization and eventually spent nine years as Chief Creative Executive, co-leading the entire Imagineering enterprise. He touched projects across Consumer Products, Feature Animation, and Location Based Entertainment, and his R&D teams picked up Themed Entertainment Association awards for Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for Buccaneer Gold, among other projects. He was on hand for the groundbreaking of Pandora, The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. He was photographed inside the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon during construction of Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Two of the most celebrated attractions Imagineering has ever built, and Vaughn had a hand in both. **The Years Away** – In 2016, Vaughn left Disney to become CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Dreamscape Immersive, a Los Angeles VR company trying to bring virtual reality into mainstream location based entertainment. He later moved to Airbnb, where as Vice President of Experiential Creative Product he led the team designing hosted stays and experiences for the platform. On paper, it reads like a strange detour for a career Imagineer. Vaughn doesn’t see it that way. He told InPark Magazine that physical experience design and VR design share the same underlying craft: guiding attention, building emotion, and leaving a guest with a memory that sticks. **The Lunch That Brought Him Back** – Vaughn’s return has become something of a legend inside Imagineering. In the winter of 2023, not long after Bob Iger’s return as CEO, Disney Experiences chairman [Josh D’Amaro](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/03/josh-damaro-named-disney-ceo-succeeding-bob-iger/ "Josh D’Amaro Named Disney CEO, Succeeding Bob Iger") invited Vaughn to what he expected would be a casual catch-up lunch. Instead, D’Amaro laid out a plan to nearly double the company’s investment in parks, cruise ships, and related technology to $60 billion over the next decade. Vaughn later said, “That blew my mind.” D’Amaro believed Vaughn had the creative instinct and operational credibility to guide Imagineering through that stretch, and the pitch worked. Vaughn officially rejoined the company on March 20, 2023, as Chief Creative Officer, initially co-leading Walt Disney Imagineering alongside President Barbara Bouza, with both reporting to D’Amaro. In his statement announcing the move, Vaughn said, “I’ve remained an Imagineer at heart, so I’m thrilled to join Barbara and reunite with this phenomenal global team.” A year later, in March 2024, Bouza announced she was stepping down as President of Walt Disney Imagineering, writing that WDI would be “in excellent hands” with Vaughn at the helm. That handoff made Vaughn the sole leader of Imagineering, President and Chief Creative Officer combined, with the full weight of the $60 billion buildout now on his shoulders alone. **Leading a $60 Billion Bet on the Parks** – The scale here is hard to overstate. Disney’s Parks, Experiences and Products (Now just called Disney Experiences) division committed to $60 billion in capital investment over roughly a decade, doubling what the company had originally planned to spend on parks, resorts, and cruise ships. That figure covers everything from new lands at Walt Disney World and Disneyland to the continued buildout of Disney Cruise Line, including retrofits like the Disney Adventure, the company’s biggest ship to date. Vaughn has been direct about what Imagineering’s job actually is here: make sure that money shows up as guest experience, not just square footage. When Fortune covered the initial $60 billion announcement back in 2023, Vaughn addressed one of the earliest reveals from that plan: the transformation of Dinoland USA into a Tropical Americas-themed land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. “There’s a long way to go and a lot more to discover,” he said at the time, “but Imagineering teams in Florida are up for the challenge.” He’s also been vocal about what excites him beyond Florida. In a feature on the $60 billion plan, Vaughn pointed to the international parks as proof of what Imagineering can pull off when it swings big, singling out Disneyland Paris and calling Tokyo DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs expansion “a tour de force of what Imagineering can do.” That same curiosity is now driving the projects rising across Walt Disney World. ## Inside the Current Wave of Walt Disney World Expansion Go back to D23 Expo in 2022, and Walt Disney World’s future was still stuck in blue sky territory, vague concept art and no real commitments attached. That changed fast once Vaughn returned to Imagineering. It’s rare to see a shift this big happen this quickly, especially on projects that were already years into development before he walked back through the door. DinoLand U.S.A. is the clearest example. Early concepts floated a Moana land, then a Zootopia land, before Imagineering landed on something that actually fit the rest of Animal Kingdom: Tropical Americas. The land centers on an original village called Pueblo Esperanza, with two major attractions themed around Encanto and Indiana Jones. What started out looking like a case of Disney forcing IP where it didn’t belong is shaping up to be one of the park’s best additions when it opens in 2027. Magic Kingdom got an even bigger swing. One of the first projects Vaughn dove into after his return was the largest transformation in the park’s history, a full national park for Cars fans built alongside a twisted, shadowy world made entirely of Disney Villains. Four attractions. More than 20 acres of new land. Entire environments guests have never walked through before. It’s the kind of expansion that will redefine what a day at Magic Kingdom feels like. Whatever else gets written about this era of Disney Parks, D’Amaro’s decision to bring Vaughn back and hand him the keys to Imagineering is going to be remembered as one of the most consequential calls in the company’s history. **Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom** – The old Dinoland USA is becoming Pueblo Esperanza, the name Disney has given the broader Tropical Americas land, and the work has been underway for well over a year. DinoLand closed in phases starting in early 2025. The Boneyard came down first. Dinosaur and Restaurantosaurus ran their final day on February 1, 2026. The new land will bring an Encanto attraction built around a [Casa Madrigal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/encanto-casita-construction-animal-kingdom-tropical-americas/) show building and an Indiana Jones adventure rising from the bones of the old Dinosaur show building, complete with a steel framed Maya temple facade now taking shape. Disney expects it to become one of Animal Kingdom’s biggest additions since Pandora opened, and aerial photos through summer 2026 show carousel foundations, Casa Madrigal walls, and the Indiana Jones temple structure all going up at once. **[Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/monstropolis-at-hollywood-studios-gets-official-story-details-and-land-name-confirmed-by-disney/)** – Muppets Courtyard is gone. In its place, Walt Disney Imagineering is building Monstropolis, a land created through direct collaboration between WDI and Pixar Animation Studios, the first of its kind for the Monsters, Inc. franchise anywhere in the world. The story picks up after the events of the film, in a Monstropolis now powered by laughter instead of screams, cautiously opening its doors to humans. The centerpiece is the Monsters, Inc. Doors Coaster, which Imagineering has described as featuring Disney’s first ever suspended coaster format and first ever vertical lift, housed in a show building large enough to rival Guardians of the Galaxy, Cosmic Rewind and Rise of the Resistance. Harryhausen’s restaurant, reimagined from the old PizzeRizzo space, is expected to include a multi tentacled animatronic sushi chef pulled straight from the film. Senior Creative Director Scott Mallwitz has walked fans through the land’s story and design direction in official Imagineering construction updates. As of this summer, steel is up, coaster supports are in place, and set installation is underway. **Villains Land and Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom** – The biggest transformation anywhere in Disney’s current portfolio is unfolding behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, where the former Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island have been completely cleared for two new lands at once. [Piston Peak National Park](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/03/welcome-to-piston-peak-national-park-at-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom/ "Welcome to Piston Peak National Park at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom"), the new Cars themed area, draws on real world national parks and the Rocky Mountains, with a rally race attraction, a family friendly companion ride, geysers, water features, and architecture that gradually shifts into what Imagineers are calling car-itecture the deeper you walk into the land. Just to the north, Villains Land is shaping up to be what Josh D’Amaro has called the biggest expansion in Magic Kingdom history, bigger than New Fantasyland, with two major attractions, immersive dining, and shopping built around Disney’s most iconic antagonists. Concept art so far points to Sleeping Beauty and Maleficent’s dragon form as major touchstones, and legendary Disney animator Andreas Deja has been brought on to consult. Aerial photography throughout 2026 has shown massive earthmoving, retaining wall construction, and the first show building layouts for both lands taking shape side by side, a scale of work Disney watchers have called the largest active project site in the themed entertainment world. According to reporting on the one year anniversary of the announcement, Vaughn dove directly into the creative process for these additions almost immediately after returning to Imagineering, working alongside Walt Disney World’s lead Imagineers Chris Beatty and Michael Hundgen to shape the final plans for both lands. **Animation Courtyard and the Road Ahead** – With Monstropolis rising in what was Muppets Courtyard and Grand Avenue, fans and Imagineers alike have started eyeing the nearby Animation Courtyard and the **[Magic of Disney Animation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/magic-of-disney-animation-opens-september-14-hollywood-studios/ "The Magic of Disney Animation Opens September 14 at Hollywood Studios")** building as the next likely candidate for reinvention. Disney hasn’t detailed specific plans for that footprint yet, but the pattern under Vaughn has been consistent: invest where a park needs it most, then let the momentum spread outward. Don’t be surprised if that corner of Hollywood Studios is next. ## The Leader Building the Team Behind the Magic ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Bruce-Vaughn_DX_Headshot.jpg)Ask people who’ve worked alongside Vaughn what defines his leadership style, and balance is the word that keeps coming up. Describing how he and Barbara Bouza operated together before her departure, Vaughn told InPark Magazine that the two of them functioned as complementary halves of the same brain, her architectural and operational background paired with his story first, film and theater grounded instincts, brought together deliberately in joint meetings so both disciplines had a seat at the table. That same approach now shapes how he builds teams across the organization. Vaughn has talked openly about mentorship, crediting Imagineering legends John Hench and Marty Sklar for teaching him how landscaping, architecture, and pacing work together to tell a story without a line of dialogue. He’s pushed that same generosity down through the ranks, encouraging veteran Imagineers to make room for less experienced talent, and he champions what he calls reverse mentoring, where younger designers bring new digital tools back to leaders with decades of experience. He’s credited his years teaching Imagineering: The Art and Process of Entertainment Design at UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television, a post he held from 2004 to 2021, with sharpening that instinct. Several of his former students went on to become Imagineering interns, and eventually, colleagues. That same instinct shows up in how Vaughn talks about the people currently leading Disney’s biggest projects: Chris Beatty and Michael Hundgen steering the Magic Kingdom transformation, Scott Mallwitz walking fans through the design direction of Monstropolis, and environmental artist Marty Hormay, whose decades of work on the Tree of Life, Cars Land, Pandora, Galaxy’s Edge, and Fantasy Springs are now shaping the rockwork and landscaping of Piston Peak and Villains Land. Vaughn has built his return around handing veteran creative leads real ownership of individual lands, while keeping the story and emotion consistent across the whole resort. ## What’s Next: D23 2026 and Beyond All of that momentum collides at D23 2026, The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, running August 14 through 16 in Anaheim. The centerpiece for parks fans is the Horizons, Disney Experiences Showcase, and this year’s Imagineering: Horizons pavilion is already billed as the largest Disney Experiences pavilion in the event’s history, giving fans an up close look at the people, process, and possibilities currently shaping Disney parks around the world. Expect deeper reveals tied to Tropical Americas, Monstropolis, Piston Peak, and Villains Land, plus whatever Vaughn and his team have been holding back for the stage. Vaughn’s own social media has offered a few glimpses of what’s on his mind lately: celebrating longtime Imagineer Kim Irvine’s naming as a Disney Legend, marking the christening of the Disney Adventure cruise ship, and sharing a personal note about experiencing Star Wars at Disneyland for the first time through his own kids’ eyes. A small reminder that even the man overseeing $60 billion in construction is still, underneath it all, a parks fan. **Our Take:** What makes Vaughn’s story worth following isn’t just the dollar figure attached to his job title. It’s that he’s the rare executive who left, got some distance, and came back with something to prove. You can see that in how fast he moved on Villains Land and Piston Peak the moment he returned, and in how much credit he keeps handing to the specialists actually building these lands. If you’re wondering why Walt Disney World suddenly feels like it’s under construction everywhere at once, Vaughn is the reason, and so far, the early looks at Monstropolis and Tropical Americas suggest the bet is paying off. I didn’t even have a chance to discuss the BDX Droids, or the new Olaf Animatronic walking through Disneyland Paris; Bruce’s fingerprints are all over the place, and I can guarantee they are not going to be easy to remove, nor should they! ![Star Wars BDX Droids Landed at Walt Disney World: Video & Images](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Star-Wars-BDX-Droids-Landed-at-Walt-Disney-World-1598x900.jpg)For a leader who once walked away from Imagineering entirely, this second act has become the biggest chapter of his career, and one of the biggest in Imagineering’s history. With Villains Land, Piston Peak, Monstropolis, and Tropical Americas all rising at once, and a Horizons showcase on deck at D23 2026, the next few years at Walt Disney World carry his fingerprints all over them. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Long before commanding one of the most recognizable ships in the fleet, Gotor spent six years practicing law in Spain. Captain Maria is a genuine inspiration to women and girls everywhere, a reminder that the sky, and the line where the sky meets the sea, is the limit when it comes to chasing what you actually want to do. ![Maria Gotor Makes History as Disney Cruise Line's First-Ever Female Captain of the Disney Wish](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Maria-Gotor-Makes-History-as-Disney-Cruise-Lines-First-Ever-Female-Captain-of-the-Disney-Wish-1600x900.jpg)**From Law Office to Wheelhouse** – Gotor’s career shift traces back to a single ferry ride across the Strait of Gibraltar. While sailing to meet friends, she met the ferry’s captain and was invited to visit the wheelhouse. That visit introduced her to an entire maritime industry she had never considered. She went back to school for a master’s degree in nautical engineering and maritime navigation while continuing to work, eventually leaving law behind entirely to pursue a career at sea. **Working Her Way Up to Captain** – Gotor began her seagoing career piloting the same ferry that first sparked her interest, spending six years in coastal navigation before moving into ocean navigation aboard a passenger cruise ship. She joined the cruise industry in 2009 as a junior officer and steadily advanced to staff captain, serving as second-in-command of her vessel. She joined Disney Cruise Line in 2024, a move she says she had considered for years, and now commands the Disney Wish. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26070106OT-169-2-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)**What Drew Her to Disney Cruise Line** – Gotor has described the atmosphere aboard Disney ships as unlike anything else in the cruise industry, pointing to the joy she feels from guests and crew alike. She recalled watching her first “Let’s Set Sail” celebration after joining the Disney Wish and being struck by the emotion of the moment. As captain, she is also the first to represent her home country of Spain in command of the ship, something she has called both personally and professionally meaningful. Guiding a vessel the size of the Disney Wish, which weighs roughly 144,000 tons, comes with constant demands, from monitoring changing sea conditions to safely bringing the ship into port without brakes. Gotor has said she finds that challenge rewarding, and just as meaningful are the quieter moments, walking the ship, connecting with fellow officers, and meeting guests along the way. Captain Gotor’s path reflects a broader trend across the Disney Cruise Line fleet, where crew members frequently turn personal passions into full careers at sea. As Disney Cruise Line continues expanding its fleet, stories like hers highlight the kind of experienced, dedicated crew guiding that growth. We love celebrating a milestone like this, and we will always make noise for it. But part of us has to ask why it took until 2026 for Disney Cruise Line to have its first female captain. In an ideal world, this would not need to be framed as a “first” at all. It would already be the standard across the cruise industry and the business world at large. That it is not says more about the industry than it does about Captain Gotor, and it is exactly why milestones like hers still matter and deserve to be recognized loudly. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26070106OT-88-2-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)For more on Disney Cruise Line ships, itineraries, and crew stories, visit our [Disney Cruise Line section](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/dcl-disney-cruise-line/), and join The Realm at fantasylandnews.com/the-realm for ongoing Disney travel coverage. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The photos, captured from above the Tropical Americas construction zone, show a tall, rough outline of poured concrete walls rising on top of a constructed berm, and a building roughly 60,000 square feet (which is just larger than a football field) This is where Casita, also known as La Casa Madrigal, will eventually stand as the centerpiece of the new Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Surrounding the main structure are lower walls, along with active grading, steel framework for a queue building, and the rooftop mechanical work associated with the show building that will house the ride system. Full credit for these images goes to [bioreconstruct on X](https://x.com/bioreconstruct), whose regular aerial flyovers have become one of the most reliable ways for Disney fans to track construction progress at Walt Disney World. ![New Aerial Photos Reveal the Massive Scale of Encanto's Casita Under Construction at Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tropical-Americas-COnstruction-Disney-Animal-Kingdom-1600x900.jpg)**The Size of Casita** – What stands out most in these photos is the height of the walls already in place for Casita. Disney has built the footprint on top of an elevated berm, a technique familiar to longtime park fans from the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom, where the mansion itself sits atop raised earth with lower retaining walls in front. The tall walls mark where Casita will rise above the surrounding tree line, while the shorter walls closer to the pathway will likely support landscaping, queue elements, or facade work leading guests up to the attraction entrance. Given how much vertical wall is already visible at this stage of construction, Casita is shaping up to be one of the more visually striking show buildings in the new land, matching the scale fans have come to expect from a Tropical Americas centerpiece attraction. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNc_DHiXgAAqtr8-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNc_DHiXgAAqtr8-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNc3xUzbMAAYMBs-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNc3xUzbMAAYMBs-scaled.jpg)For the full announcement details on Casita, the Indiana Jones attraction, and the new Esperanza carousel, you can revisit our original coverage from D23 in 2024: [Disney Animals Carousel, Encanto, and Indiana Jones Announced for ‘Tropical Americas’ in Disney’s Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/08/14/disney-animals-carousel-encanto-and-indiana-jones-announced-for-tropical-americas-in-disneys-animal-kingdom/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNc9Mj2bMAA7UON-1350x900.jpg)**Meet the Imagineer Leading Tropical Americas: Joan Hartwig** – The Encanto ride and the rest of Tropical Americas are being brought to life under the creative direction of Joan Hartwig, executive creative director for the Tropical Americas project at Walt Disney Imagineering. Hartwig has been with Imagineering since 1990, giving her a 36-year career that has largely centered on Disney’s Animal Kingdom itself. Her past credits at the park include serving as art director on Avatar Flight of Passage, along with work on Kilimanjaro Safaris and Harambe Market. Hartwig has described Tropical Americas as inspired by a part of the world where nature does not just surround communities but shapes them, and she has spoken about the project’s roots reaching back years earlier through conversations with Disney Legend Joe Rohde, the Imagineer widely credited with shaping Animal Kingdom’s original design and who spent years advocating for a Tropical Americas style land before his retirement. With Hartwig now leading the project into its construction phase, her decades of hands-on history at DAK add an extra layer of authenticity to how Casita, the Indiana Jones attraction, and the rest of Pueblo Esperanza are coming together. Tropical Americas remains on track for a 2027 opening. **The Part We Are Most Excited About: The Disney Animals Carousel** – Of everything visible in these new aerial photos, the piece we are most excited about is tucked into the bottom left of the frame, where steel framework for the Disney Animals Carousel is starting to take shape. This carousel will feature intricately carved wooden animals from Disney stories, all created by a fictional Esperanza resident as part of the Pueblo Esperanza storyline, and it is set to become a fresh, family-friendly take on a classic attraction type. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HNdJ9Y3aUAARepK-1600x900.jpg)At D23 in 2024, Disney confirmed that the carousel will include characters like Kevin the Bird from Pixar’s Up, but the full lineup of animals has not been revealed. We cannot wait to see the complete list of characters once Disney shares more, and we will be first in line to cover it the moment those details drop. For more on everything confirmed for the new land, visit our [Disney’s Animal Kingdom Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/animal-kingdom/) ## First Real Look At How Towering Casita Will Be At Animal Kingdom ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDW_Tropical-Americas_Aerial.jpg)Tropical Americas, coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, is inspired by the nature of northern South America and Central America. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney's Animal Kingdom, Fantasy Land News, Walt Disney World **Tags:** New Aerial Photos Reveal the Massive Scale of Encanto's Casita Under Construction at Animal Kingdom --- ### [Disney Jr. Let's Play! Party Returns to Disneyland Resort August 13-16, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/disney-jr-lets-play-party-disneyland-2026/) **Published:** July 17, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party is making its return to Disneyland Resort this August, kicking off at Disney California Adventure on August 13, D23 Day, before extending into a three-day celebration at the Downtown Disney District through August 16.** Read more [Disneyland news](https://fantasylandnews.com/category/disneyland/) on Fantasy Land News, and follow our [D23 2026 hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) for everything happening in Anaheim this August. ![Disney Jr. Let's Play! Party Returns to Disneyland Resort August 13-16, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Jr-at-Disneyland-Resort-1536x1025-1-1349x900.png)The California Adventure portion runs as a one day event tailored to families with young children, built around characters and stories from *Sofia the First: Royal Magic*, *SuperKitties*, and *Spidey and His Amazing Friends*. The centerpiece is the Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Block Party, a parade style celebration that travels through Hollywood Land starting at 10:30 a.m. with stops on Hollywood Boulevard and at Carthay Circle. Expect music and decorated vehicles featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and other Disney Jr. characters. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Jr.-Lets-Play-Party-Returns-to-Disneyland-Resort-August-13-16-2026-1600x900.jpg)Hollywood Land will also host Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Live at the Hollywood Backlot Stage, where kids can dance with Mickey and friends. Sofia the First is expected to debut new attire during the event, and Spidey along with other characters will make limited time appearances throughout the day. Kids ages three through eleven can sign up for Confection Purrfection with the SuperKitties, a cupcake decorating activity at the Hollywood Backlot Stage. Space is limited and sign ups open 45 minutes before each showtime. Families can also stop by the Disney Jr. Let’s Play Craft Zone in Hollywood Land, learn to draw Pepper the puppy unicorn from *Sofia the First: Royal Magic* at Animation Academy, and grab a themed photo strip at the Hollywood Land photobooth for an additional fee. Disney Jr. merchandise will be available at Studio Store and Elias & Co. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Jr.-Lets-Play-Activities-1536x1024-1-1350x900.png)Notably, August 13 also marks D23 Day at the Disneyland Resort, a separate one day event previewing fandom activities ahead of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim. Anyone building a full day around both events should plan for a busy Hollywood Land and Downtown Disney. Once the party shifts to Downtown Disney from August 14 through 16, the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage and Lawn will host DJ dance parties, The Bubbles Experience presented by Disney Jr., and a second Craft Zone near the stage. Additional themed photo locations will be set up throughout Downtown Disney for the full weekend. ## Disney Jr. Let’s Play! 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Party Returns to Disneyland Resort August 13-16 --- ### [The Magic of Disney Animation Opens September 14 at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/magic-of-disney-animation-opens-september-14-hollywood-studios/) **Published:** July 17, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney has confirmed The Magic of Disney Animation opens September 14 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the building itself is a landmark in its own right, modeled after the real Roy E. Disney Animation Building in Burbank, Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat and all.** The building sits at the center of the reimagined [Walt Disney Studios courtyard](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/24/walt-disney-studios-lot-hollywood-studios-opens/ "The Walt Disney Studios Lot Is Open at Hollywood Studios and It Is Exactly What Disney Parks Needed"), which opened back in May, and now Disney has detailed exactly what guests will find inside once the doors open next month. The full collection of experiences includes “Drawn to Wonderland,” an Alice in Wonderland-inspired indoor playground for younger kids, “Off the Page!,” a series of character meet-and-greets built around real animation studio departments, “Olaf Draws!,” a new drawing experience featuring an all-new Audio-Animatronics figure of Olaf, and the Once Upon a Studio Theater, which screens the Emmy-winning short that inspired the whole project alongside a newly confirmed enchanted art gallery. Danny Handke leads the Imagineering behind all of it, and it shows in every detail we have seen so far. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-Opens-September-14-at-Hollywood-Studios-1600x900.jpg)This is truly exciting to us. The courtyard that is already open has been so well received, and we can say firsthand that it is immersive, beautiful, and genuinely relaxing to walk through in the mornings. We have watched characters actually playing with kids the way they should, whether that is a game of Duck Duck Goose, storytime with Mulan or Rapunzel, Donald and Goofy tossing something around with a group of kids, or Chip and Dale just wandering the courtyard causing a little mischief. Our favorite moment every single time is finding Pluto hanging out at Pluto’s Corner under his own sign. We hope that same spirit carries straight through once the interior spaces open on September 14. ## Drawn to Wonderland: A Playground Built From Mary Blair’s Concept Art ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Drawn-to-Wonderland-Poster-768x1011-1-684x900.png)“Drawn to Wonderland” is an immersive indoor playground designed for younger animators-to-be, drawing directly from Disney Legend Mary Blair’s original concept art for Alice in Wonderland. The space moves through the playful chaos of the Mad Tea Party and Mad Hatter’s house, the Queen of Hearts’ vibrant rose garden, and the Cheshire Cat’s mysterious Tulgey Wood, all rendered in Blair’s bold colors and unmistakable style. It is built specifically for climbing, wandering, and open-ended play, giving families a place to recharge without ever stepping outside the story. ## Off the Page!: Meeting Animation’s Behind-the-Scenes Cast ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Off-the-Page-Poster-768x1020-1-678x900.png)“Off the Page!” is where guests meet favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios characters while learning about the actual departments that make a film happen. Mulan appears in the Story department in front of an oversized storyboard panel, and Rapunzel greets guests in the Layout department against a setting inspired by the classic multiplane camera, with layers of backgrounds and painted cells visibly coming together. Chip n’ Dale represent Hand-Drawn Animation, Donald and Daisy cover Computer Animation, Goofy is stationed in Lighting, and Stitch closes things out in Effects. Dan Abraham, the Walt Disney Animation Studios director and co-director of Once Upon a Studio, said it is “so cool to have fun with characters” guests already know while getting a glimpse into the studio’s real history. ## Olaf Draws!: A New Animatronic and Real Disney Animators as Teachers ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Olaf-Draws-768x1011-1-684x900.png)“Olaf Draws!” replaces the old Animation Academy with an all-new Audio-Animatronics figure of Olaf, seated at an animator’s desk in a scene inspired by one of his moments from Once Upon a Studio. Guests are guided step by step through the drawing process by recorded tips and stories from real Disney Animation artists, mixed with Olaf’s own playful humor throughout. The character lineup for the drawing classes is genuinely impressive, including Mickey Mouse with director Dan Abraham, Minnie Mouse with animator Hyun Min Lee, Donald Duck with animator Austin Traylor, Genie with legendary animator Eric Goldberg, Moana with story artist Samantha Vilfort, Stitch with director Fawn Veerasunthorn, Olaf with director Trent Correy, Ursula with animator Michael Woodside, and Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde with director Byron Howard. Josh Gad, the voice of Olaf, recorded new dialogue specifically for the experience, saying he hopes “a whole new generation of kids can dream of becoming animators” after spending time in the space. ## Once Upon a Studio Theater and the Enchanted Art Gallery ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Once-Upon-A-Studio-Theater-768x1047-1-660x900.png)The Once Upon a Studio Theater screens the Emmy Award-winning short film that inspired the entire project, now enhanced with effects along the theater walls where characters appear to pop up within the artwork as the film plays. Guests can also explore a newly confirmed enchanted art gallery, a curated space filled with artwork featuring beloved Disney Animation characters that occasionally springs to life with all-new animations created exclusively for this experience. ## How This Builds on What We Already Know FLN has been tracking this project since Disney first announced it, including a detailed look at [the Olaf Draws! concept back in February](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/learn-to-draw-with-olaf-a-new-era-for-the-animation-academy-at-walt-disney-world/) and [every character hidden in the courtyard’s map guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/magic-of-disney-animation-courtyard-open-character-guide/) when the outdoor space opened in May. September 14 is the date all of that finally comes together with the interior experiences fully open. 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The expanded lineup spans August 14 through 16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, with a kickoff celebration at Disneyland Resort on August 13 that includes a Disney Princess concert. For full weekend planning, check our [D23 2026 Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/). Here is everything Disney announced, broken down by category so you can start planning your visit. ![D23 2026 Full Show Floor Lineup: Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Announces-D23-2026-Show-Floor-Experiences-and-Exhibits-1600x900.jpg)### D23 DAY AT DISNEYLAND RESORT KICKS OFF THE WEEKEND Before the show floor opens, Disney is throwing a dedicated celebration at Disneyland Resort on Thursday, August 13. Highlights include: - A Disney Legends Cavalcade at Disneyland Park - A complimentary Mickey Mouse ear hat giveaway, while supplies last - The return of the Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party at Disney California Adventure Park - A live performance of Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration at Disney California Adventure Park, described by Disney as the largest gathering of Disney Princess talent ever assembled - Plus, a brand new [Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/hatbox-ghost-popcorn-bucket-disneyland/ "Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket Debuts at Disneyland D23 Day Aug. 13")! The Princess concert requires a virtual queue confirmation, wristband, and valid Disney California Adventure admission, and attendance will be limited. If you cannot attend in person, the concert streams on Disney+ and airs on Disney Channel, Freeform, and ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney on Sunday, August 16. ### STUDIO EXPERIENCES ON THE SHOW FLOOR ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20240809_145228-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20240809_165348-1600x900.jpg)The major Disney-owned studios are each getting dedicated activations: - Marvel Studios’ TVA Experience: Your Next Assignment, an immersive walkthrough that puts fans inside the Time Variance Authority and the Marvel Cinematic Universe - The Lucasfilm pavilion, with photo ops, props, and costumes, plus fireside chats with Star Wars filmmaking teams and a special screening of LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian. See our full Star Wars coverage at fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/star-wars/ - Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios joining forces for a shared pavilion celebrating Pixar’s 40th anniversary, with artist demos, autograph signings, and previews of Hexed, Frozen 3, Gatto, and Incredibles 3. More Pixar news at fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/pixar/ - Mundo Pixar: The D23 Experience, presented by Disney Rewards Visa Cards from Chase, offering a preview of the globally touring immersive exhibition with life-size sets from Pixar films - The Avatar Experience, featuring a bioluminescent walkthrough of Pandora and an immersive 4D moment - Disney+ Hulu Experience, including a signature 4D theater and photo opportunities inspired by Percy Jackson and the Olympians, American Horror Story, Camp Rock 3, The Simpsons, and Marvel Television’s VisionQuest. More Disney+ coverage at fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/disney/ ### FAN-FAVORITE RETURNING ATTRACTIONS ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20240809_164921-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20240809_152525-1600x900.jpg)Several D23 mainstays are back for 2026: - Imagineering: Horizons, Disney’s largest Imagineering pavilion yet, showcasing park developments happening around the world - Walt Disney Archives: Uncrated, a new exhibition giving fans access to props, costumes, and puppets normally reserved for Disney archivists - Talent Central presented by M&M’s, where artists and Imagineers sign lithographs and prints, including incoming Disney Legend Eric Goldberg and Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter - The Spotlight Stage, presented for the first time by Fandango, featuring panels, live conversations through the new Fandango Front Row series, and hands-on lessons in voice acting, sketching, and dance ### SPONSOR ACTIVATIONS AND BRAND EXPERIENCES Sponsor booths bring their own themed tie-ins this year, including: - Chevrolet celebrating 20 years of Cars with wrapped vehicles and a canvas tote giveaway - Heinz hosting a global flavor tasting experience with a limited-edition pin for early visitors - Honda building an Encanto-themed photo experience - M&M’s partnering with Marvel for a superhero-themed photo booth and sampling - Topps, Wizards of the Coast, and Ravensburger bringing trading card experiences, including Magic: The Gathering \| MARVEL Super Heroes and Disney Lorcana Additional booths from Hasbro, Loungefly, Just Play, Little Words Project, Atari, Citizen, Crocs, and Pandora round out the show floor with exclusive merchandise and photo ops. ### OTHER EXPERIENCES TO KNOW ABOUT Disney is also marking 125 years since Walt Disney’s birth with displays from the Walt Disney Family Museum, the Walt Disney Hometown Museum, and the Walt Disney Birthplace, alongside classic vehicles from the Walt Disney Archives. ESPN is bringing a Super Bowl-themed activation ahead of this year’s game on ABC and ESPN, and Disney Theatrical Group is showcasing its Broadway and touring productions with an appearance from Disney on Broadway star Ryan McCartan. More Broadway coverage at fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/broadway/ The Disney VoluntEARS pavilion returns as well, with attendees assembling 8,000 kits per day for charitable partners including Make-A-Wish, Blue Star Families, and the Starlight Children’s Foundation. ### OUR TAKE ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20240811_172815-1600x900.jpg)This is shaping up to be the most jam-packed show floor D23 has ever put together, and the Marvel and Lucasfilm walkthroughs alone are going to eat up serious time in your day. If this is your first D23, do not try to see everything. Pick two or three marquee pavilions you care about most, hit those early before lines build, and treat the rest as a bonus if you have time. 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The new novelty bucket features the character’s glowing green head, detachable hatbox handle detail, and a Disney Parks strap, giving fans a spookier alternative to the resort’s usual lineup of character buckets. We think it will be priced around $30.00 ![Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket Debuts at Disneyland D23 Day Aug. 13](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disneyland-D23-Day-2026-Hat-Box-Ghost-Popcorn-Bucket-Announced-1600x900.jpg)The Hatbox Ghost bucket will be available at Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Popcorn at Frontierland, and Popcorn at New Orleans Square in Disneyland, as well as Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield and Popcorn near Carthay Circle Restaurant in Disney California Adventure. It’s available while supplies last, with a limit of two per person per transaction, and no discounts apply. Disney is pairing the release with a new sweet treat. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Cake Pop also launches Aug. 13, available at Candy Palace in Disneyland, Trolley Treats in California Adventure, and Disney Wonderful World of Sweets in Downtown Disney, also while supplies last. ![Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey Cake Pop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/747827175_1450917573749630_6452576490159847420_n-720x900.jpg)![Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket Debuts at Disneyland D23 Day Aug. 13](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/749355452_1450917510416303_9147343973855042621_n-720x900.jpg)**Our Take:** Hatbox Ghost has been one of the most requested Haunted Mansion characters for merch treatment for years, so seeing him land on a popcorn bucket instead of just pins or apparel feels overdue in the best way. If you’re planning a trip around Aug. 13, get to your preferred pickup spot early. Limited-run Haunted Mansion collectibles like this tend to sell out fast, especially with a strict two-per-person cap already in place. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** D23, Disney Food, Disneyland **Tags:** Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket Debuts at Disneyland D23 Day Aug. 13 --- ### [Level99 Disney Springs: Meet the 23 Artists Behind the Venue's Stunning Visual World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/level99-disney-springs-meet-the-23-artists-behind-the-venues-stunning-visual-world/) **Published:** July 16, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Level99 at Disney Springs is not just a game venue. It is a full-on art experience, and after spending three hours inside during the media preview, we can tell you the art is not decoration. It is part of the game, part of the story, and honestly one of the best reasons to go back.** Level99 has announced the 23 visual artists whose work fills every hallway, wall, and ceiling of the new Disney Springs West Side venue. The Disney Springs location features more than 40 pieces of original artwork, making it the largest art installation at any Level99 location to date. Seven of the 23 artists are from Florida, with two based right here in Central Florida. If you have already read [our full Level99 review](https://fantasylandnews.com/level99-disney-springs-review/), you know that finding Glyphs hidden throughout the art installations was a personal highlight. For anyone wondering where to start collecting stars on your first visit, the art walls are the answer. The Hunt Art scavenger hunt tasks Players with identifying specific objects, called Glyphs, hidden within the artwork around the venue. Once you spot them, you log them at Hunt Art kiosks to earn stars on the Level99 leaderboard. It sounds simple, and it is, but scanning every mural with fresh eyes knowing something is hidden inside changes how you see the whole space. [![Level99 Disney Springs: Meet the 23 Artists Behind the Venue's Stunning Visual World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Level99-Disney-Springs_-Meet-the-23-Artists-Behind-the-Venues-Stunning-Visual-World-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Level99-Disney-Springs_-Meet-the-23-Artists-Behind-the-Venues-Stunning-Visual-World-1.jpg)## Featured Artists at Level99 Disney Springs Each Level99 location selects regional artists to represent the local area, alongside a broader national and international roster. Every artist installed their work themselves, and the pieces include easter eggs, surprising details, and moments designed to reward a second look. The two Central Florida artists are Naomi Haverland of Orlando, whose bright, realism-meets-zany-subject style brings a “Work Hard, Play Harder” energy to the space, and Juan Travieso of Lakeland, whose colliding textures and geometric-meets-organic compositions reward players who stop and look closely. Both fit the Level99 environment perfectly. Other Florida artists featured include Alex Yanes of Miami, whose collaged characters and hand-finished woodwork bring an iconic, tactile quality to the walls. Danny Doya, also of Miami, places classic subjects against graphic backgrounds in a way that encourages guests to see familiar things differently. Sydney Prusso, known as Syd Bloom, is based in Largo. Brian Butler and Taylor Smith, who goes by Dreamweaver, represent Miami and Tampa respectively. Rounding out the featured highlights, Matt Moore of Charlotte puts his layered, nostalgic-meets-modern work at the arena’s entrance, designed specifically to signal to every guest walking in that they are leaving the outside world behind. It works. Brian Lewis, known as JEKS ONE from Greensboro, uses light and realism to challenge expectations throughout the space. Jeff Huntington, known as Jahru, brings electric movement to the interior from his base in Annapolis. The international roster adds Tirso Paz Sans, known as Bublegum, from Lugo, Spain, whose filigree style and ornamental layering adds flow and movement through the venue’s corridors. Dawid Paradowski, known as Woskerski, brings the London perspective to the lineup. The full roster of artists whose work appears at Level99 Disney Springs includes Tony Diaz (Ripe Mind) of New Orleans, Sophy Tuttle of Boston, Ernest D’Elia of Milbury, Massachusetts and Chicago, Adam O’Day of Abington, Massachusetts, Lauren Young Smith of Los Angeles, Jerel Dye of Boston, Jason Naylor of Brooklyn, Matt Corrado of Rockville, Maryland, Thomas Turner of Atlanta, Jill King of Milwaukee, and James Peterson of Los Angeles. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Art-at-Level99-at-Disney-Springs-4-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Art-at-Level99-at-Disney-Springs-4-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Art-at-Level99-at-Disney-Springs-5-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Art-at-Level99-at-Disney-Springs-5-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Art-at-Level99-at-Disney-Springs-2-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Art-at-Level99-at-Disney-Springs-2-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Art-at-Level99-at-Disney-Springs-1-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Art-at-Level99-at-Disney-Springs-1-scaled.jpg)## The Building Itself Is Part of the Art Before you even walk through the doors, Level99 makes a statement. The exterior features a giant version of the Level99 logo called a Velogon, lit with dynamic lighting effects that will be visible from across Disney Springs West Side. The symbol is a topographic representation of a mountain peak, representing a player’s journey as they develop skills and climb the leaderboard. Inside, a two-story illuminated bar serves as the centerpiece of the venue. Located near Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn to Life theater and across from House of Blues, the venue anchors the West Side in a way Disney Quest never quite did. ## Our Take ![Level99 Disney Springs Opening Date Set for June 29 With Tickets on Sale June 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Level99-Disney-Springs-Opening-Date-Set-for-June-29-With-Tickets-on-Sale-June-22-1600x900.jpg)Level99 Disney Springs Opening Date Set for June 29 With Tickets on Sale June 22Walking through Level99 without playing a single game would still be worth the time just to look at the walls. The art is not background noise. It earns your attention, and the Hunt Art system gives you a reason to stop and actually study each piece instead of rushing past to the next challenge room. For families visiting multiple times, and Level99 is absolutely built for repeat visits, the art is the gift that keeps giving. You will find something new every time. Level99 is open at Disney Springs West Side starting June 29, 2026. Hours are 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, with Friday hours extended to 11:00 PM and Saturday opening at 10:00 AM. Tickets start at $30 for 1.5 hours of play time. For the full breakdown of pricing, games, food, and whether it is worth your money, read [our complete Level99 Disney Springs review](https://fantasylandnews.com/level99-disney-springs-review/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Springs **Tags:** Level99 Disney Springs: Meet the 23 Artists Behind the Venue's Stunning Visual World --- ### [KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS Popcorn Bucket Available at Cinemark & Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/katseye-wild-hearts-popcorn-buckets-cinemark-regal/) **Published:** July 16, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Tickets are officially on sale for KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS, and EYEKONS have even more reason to celebrate. Both Cinemark and Regal have confirmed collectible popcorn buckets tied to the film’s August 12 theatrical release, joining the growing lineup covered on FLN’s [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ![KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS Popcorn Bucket Available at Cinemark & Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/KATSEYE_-WILD-HEARTS-Popcorn-Bucket-Available-at-Cinemark-Regal-1600x803.jpg)Cinemark’s collectible is a 130oz popcorn tin featuring KATSEYE’s pink and black branding, group photography, and the group’s star and circle emblem. Regal is offering a Collectible Combo pairing the same style 130oz tin with a 44oz cup, both filled with popcorn and soda, wrapped in official Wild Hearts artwork. Cinemark’s 130oz tin is priced at $14.95 and comes with a free same-day refill, available at select locations while supplies last. Regal has not yet confirmed pricing for its Collectible Combo. With tickets now on sale, EYEKONS should plan ahead since past K-pop and fandom-driven releases have seen theatre exclusives sell out quickly. KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS is a theatrical release ahead of the group’s third EP, WILD. The film features never-before-seen footage, EYEKONS fan videos, and interviews with the group, tracing KATSEYE’s journey from Dream Academy through their breakout as a global pop act. It comes from the team behind Netflix’s Pop Star Academy, produced by Interscope Films and Boardwalk Pictures in partnership with HYBE x Geffen, and directed by Nadia Hallgren. [Tickets for KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS](https://www.katseyewildheartsfilm.com/home/) are on sale now ahead of its August 12 theatrical release. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot_20260715-092734.Instagram-718x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot_20260715-144847.Instagram-657x900.png)## KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS Popcorn Bucket Available at Cinemark & Regal For more collectible coverage, visit FLN’s [Disney Popcorn Buckets hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/) and follow along as more theatre chains confirm their own KATSEYE merchandise. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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[Frozen Ever After](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/08/epcots-frozen-ever-after-getting-major-character-upgrades/ "Epcot’s Frozen Ever After Getting Major Character Upgrades"), one of EPCOT’s most popular attractions and consistently one of the longest waits in the park, is currently down. Reflections of China, the panoramic film in the China pavilion, is also closed while crews work through the outage. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Frozen-Ever-After-Down-at-EPCOT-Due-to-China-and-Norway-Pavilion-Outage-1600x900.jpg)Dining has been affected as well. Nine Dragons Restaurant in China and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Norway are both hoping to reopen around 4pm, though that timeline could shift depending on how quickly the power issue is resolved. For guests currently in the park or heading there today, it’s worth checking wait times before making your way to World Showcase, since both pavilions are dealing with more than just the headline attractions. We’ll update this article as soon as we hear more from Disney on restoration progress. If you’re at EPCOT today with Frozen Ever After on your must-do list, don’t panic yet, but do have a backup plan. Power outages at Disney parks are usually resolved within a few hours, and Disney has a good track record of getting things back online faster than initially estimated. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Epcot, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Frozen Ever After Down at EPCOT Due to China and Norway Pavilion Outage --- ### [Life360 Debuts Disney Tile Collection With Mickey and Minnie Starter Pack](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/15/life360-debuts-disney-tile-collection-with-mickey-and-minnie-starter-pack/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Everyone’s favorite mouse is officially in the business of helping families keep track of the things they love most.** Life360, the family connection and safety app, has partnered with The Walt Disney Company to launch a limited-edition collection of Tile Bluetooth trackers featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, available starting July 15 on [Life360.com](https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers) and on [Amazon; the link is now live!](https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/20FE9F0D-F3BE-4B27-8046-0B99A01A9E9A?ingress=2&lp_context_asin=B0H2QTC8YB&lp_context_query=life360%20tile%20disney&visitId=428e7ff4-873a-4d49-98c6-a9a838d84d9b&store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandlogo_sto&ref_=ast_bln) ![Life360 Debuts Disney Tile Collection With Mickey and Minnie Starter Pack](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Life360-Debuts-Disney-Tile-Collection-With-Mickey-and-Minnie-Starter-Pack-1600x800.jpg)The collection includes a standalone Tile in classic [Mickey Mouse white for $24.99](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2QTC8YB?lv=shuf&channelId=425&plpRedirect=mhFallback&th=1), along with two [Tile Starter Packs](https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/starter-pack) priced at $49.99 each, one themed to [Mickey](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2QQ2JZD?lv=shuf&channelId=425&plpRedirect=mhFallback&th=1) and one to[ Minnie](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2QW7B7F?lv=shuf&channelId=425&plpRedirect=mhFallback&th=1). Each Starter Pack pairs a full-size Tile with a Tile Slim, both offered in black-and-white designs that lean into the duo’s classic look rather than a bright, cartoonish palette. That restraint feels intentional. This collection is aimed at longtime fans who want a subtle nod to Mickey and Minnie on something they use every day, not a novelty item. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Life360_Disney.001-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Life360_Disney.002-1349x900.jpg)On the hardware side, nothing about the Disney branding changes what these trackers actually do. Life360’s current Tile lineup offers a 350 foot Bluetooth range, roughly three years of battery life, a ring feature for locating items quickly, and an SOS button that can send an alert to your Life360 Circle in an emergency. The Tile Slim included in the Starter Packs is Life360’s thinnest tracker, built to slide into a wallet, laptop sleeve, or passport holder without adding bulk. Both the Tile and the Tile Slim work across iPhone and Android, and once activated they live directly inside the Life360 app alongside the people and pets already in your Circle. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Life360_Disney.009-1349x900.jpg)This launch continues a pattern Disney has leaned into all year, taking proven, everyday products and giving them a Mickey and Minnie treatment rather than inventing something new. It is the same logic behind FLN’s recent coverage of the Zrike kitchen collection and the Loungefly pieces tied to *Holiday Ever After*, and it tends to work because it meets fans where they already are, whether that is in the kitchen, in a handbag, or in this case, clipped to a set of keys. **Our Take:** If you are the kind of Disney fan who already keeps a Tile on your keys or your bag, this is an easy yes, you are paying a small premium for a design you will actually enjoy seeing every day. Where we would tell a friend to pump the brakes is if the appeal is purely the character art. Life360’s standard, non-Disney Tile and Tile Slim offer the same range, battery life, and SOS functionality for the same price, so this collection is really about whether the Mickey and Minnie touch is worth it to you personally, not about getting better tech. The Mickey Mouse Tile, the Mickey Mouse Starter Pack, and the Minnie Mouse Starter Pack are all expected to be available starting July 15 at [Life360.com](https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/products), with an Amazon listing to follow. We will update this article with direct product links and the Amazon listing as soon as they go live. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** The Walt Disney Company **Tags:** Life360 Debuts Disney Tile Collection With Mickey and Minnie Starter Pack --- ### [Hallmark Disney Holiday Ever After Christmas Cards and Gift Wrap Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/15/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-cards-gift-wrap-collection/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **The Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After collection just added its paper goods lineup, and it might be the most affordable way into the whole collection.** Hallmark has listed four greeting cards, a boxed card assortment, a jumbo wrapping paper roll and a large gift bag, all tied to the upcoming Hallmark original movie *Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True.* This joins the Loungefly, Vera Bradley and Corkcicle pieces we [found across the full collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-merchandise-loungefly-vera-bradley-corkcicle-spirit-jersey/) and the [Zrike Brands kitchen line](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/12/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-kitchen-zrike-collection/ "Hallmark X Disney Holiday Ever After Kitchen Collection Revealed by Zrike Brands") we covered separately, and unlike most of the collection, these paper goods are priced low enough to be an easy add for any Disney or Hallmark fan. ![Hallmark Disney Holiday Ever After Christmas Cards and Gift Wrap Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Christmas-Cards-and-Gift-Wrap-Revealed-1600x900.jpg)This is the stationery and gift wrap corner of the larger Hallmark x Disney crossover tied to *Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True*, the movie we first reported on when [Hallmark and Disney World teamed up](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/06/hallmark-and-disney-world-team-up-for-first-ever-original-christmas-movie/) for their first original Christmas movie collaboration. Where the Loungefly, Vera Bradley, Corkcicle and Zrike Brands waves covered bags, drinkware and kitchenware, this batch covers the everyday holiday paper goods people buy every single year, giving fans a lower-cost way to bring the collection’s pink-and-green toile look into their holiday card stack and gift wrapping. All seven items are listed as coming soon with an October release window, and all currently show as out of stock ahead of launch. ## The Greeting Cards ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Christmas-Cards-and-Gift-Wrap-Revealed-1-1600x900.jpg)Four individual Christmas cards are part of the lineup, each priced separately and each pulling from a different scene in the movie. - The **Happiest Season Christmas Card** is $6.59 and features Cinderella Castle in red and green detail with gold foil fireworks above the illustration. - The **Mickey Wreath Christmas Card** is $7.59, a laser-cut, dimensional greenery wreath shaped like Mickey ears with a red bow and sparkling red gem accents. - The **Just the Sweetest Christmas Card** is $8.59, showing Mickey and Minnie peeking out of a laser-cut candy cane cottage with foil, glitter and gem embellishments. - The **Christmas Dreams Romantic Christmas Card** is $6.59, a die-cut design of Mickey and Minnie sharing a kiss inside a teacup ride cup, aimed at couples rather than the general Disney and Hallmark fan. - The **Disney Holiday Ever After Assorted Blank Christmas Cards** is $19.99 for a pack of 8, with 2 each of 4 designs including the Mickey ears wreath, Mickey and Minnie by a watercolor Christmas tree, Cinderella Castle, and Mickey and Minnie tossing a coin into a wishing well. The cards are blank inside, making the box a practical option for anyone who wants the artwork without a preset message, and the designed box doubles as storage once the cards are used. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Christmas-Cards-and-Gift-Wrap-Revealed-2-1600x900.jpg)## The Wrapping Paper and Gift Bag - The **Jumbo Christmas Wrapping Paper Roll** is $6.29 for 35 square feet, printed with Mickey and Minnie in festive Disney World scenes on an ivory background, and it is recyclable. - The **13″ Large Christmas Gift Bag** is $4.99, showing Mickey and Minnie peeking out of a candy cane-trimmed gingerbread house, sized for books, puzzles, clothing or small electronics. ## Pricing and Availability Here is the full paper goods lineup as of this writing. - Happiest Season Christmas Card, $6.59 - Mickey Wreath Christmas Card, $7.59 - Just the Sweetest Christmas Card, $8.59 - Christmas Dreams Romantic Christmas Card, $6.59 - Assorted Blank Christmas Cards, Pack of 8, $19.99 - Jumbo Christmas Wrapping Paper Roll, 35 sq. ft., $6.29 - 13″ Large Christmas Gift Bag, $4.99 All seven are marked “Coming soon, Available in October” and currently show as out of stock on Hallmark.com, the same status the rest of the Holiday Ever After collection carries. At under $20 for even the most expensive single item, this is the most accessible entry point into the entire Holiday Ever After collection, and it is also the part most likely to actually get used and thrown away rather than displayed. It is also the first part of the collection to lean into individual movie moments rather than just the toile pattern, with the teacup ride kiss and the wishing well scene both referencing specific beats from the film rather than a generic Disney Parks motif. ## Hallmark Disney Holiday Ever After Christmas Cards and Gift Wrap Revealed ![Hallmark Disney Holiday Ever After Christmas Cards and Gift Wrap Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-15-084753-1600x900.jpg) > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0Kzi2jh7Y/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hallmark%20Disney%20Holiday%20Ever%20After%20Christmas%20Cards%20and%20Gift%20Wrap%20Revealed&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hallmark%20Disney%20Holiday%20Ever%20After%20Christmas%20Cards%20and%20Gift%20Wrap%20Revealed "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Here’s everything happening, when, and how to get in. ![Four Flamingos Announces Richard Blais Summer Event Series at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Four-Flamingos-Announces-Richard-Blais-Summer-Event-Series-at-Hyatt-Regency-Grand-Cypress-1600x900.jpg)**Guac It Out Challenge & Mixology Class** kicks things off on Wednesday, July 29 at 4 p.m. at Little Flamingos inside La Coquina Ballroom. Guests start with a tequila-focused mixology class covering Four Flamingos’ signature margarita, including a liquid nitrogen demonstration from Chef Blais, then split into teams for a guacamole competition using surprise ingredients. Blais and the culinary team judge on flavor, presentation and originality. Tickets are $99 per person through [FourFlamingosOrlando.com](https://fourflamingosorlando.com/). The **“Blais of Glory” Pickleball Tournament** follows on Thursday, July 30. Matches run 2 to 4 p.m. on the resort’s pickleball courts, with participants rotating through 15-minute games alongside and against the chef himself. A reception at Little Flamingos runs 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. with light bites, drinks and a meet-and-greet. Player tickets are $105 plus tax and gratuity, spectator tickets are $75 plus tax and gratuity, and a $45 beverage package add-on is available for anyone who wants house wine, beer, hard seltzer or spirits. Tickets are available at [FourFlamingosOrlando.com](https://fourflamingosorlando.com/). The series wraps with the **BBQ Pig’nic** on Friday, July 31 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Windsong Fountain Lawn. The menu centers on Puerto Rican-style lechon asado slow-roasted in Four Flamingos’ key lime mojo, a house-made sauce bar with jerk glaze and jalapeno chimichurri, and sides like Caribbean snapper ceviche, mango kimchi slaw and arroz con gandules. Dessert options include mango basil arroz con leche and guava cheese quesitos. The evening also includes a live Q&A with Blais. General admission is $126.97, which covers food, non-alcoholic drinks and gratuity, with an optional $45 beverage package. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite, linked at [FourFlamingosOrlando.com](https://fourflamingosorlando.com/). Running alongside all of it is **Little Flamingos**, a lakeside pop-up dining experience overlooking Lake Windsong, open nightly from July 26 through August 7 (closed July 31 for the BBQ Pig’nic) from 5 to 9 p.m. While the main Four Flamingos restaurant undergoes enhancements, the pop-up moves the experience into La Coquina Ballroom with a curated menu of restaurant favorites, staple cocktails and a few new additions. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Food **Tags:** Four Flamingos Announces Richard Blais Summer Event Series at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress --- ### [D23 2026 Brings Back Cosplay Meet-Ups and Photo Shoots](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/14/d23-2026-brings-back-cosplay-meet-ups-and-photo-shoots/) **Published:** July 14, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **D23 2026 is bringing back its official Cosplay Meet-Ups and Photo Shoots at the Grand Plaza Fountain, giving fans a themed gathering spot across all three days of the event, and it pairs naturally with the return of D23 Mousequerade, the ticketed costume contest happening the same weekend.** Together, the two give cosplaying fans both a low-key way to connect with other fans in costume and a formal stage to compete for the title. ![D23 2026 Brings Back Cosplay Meet-Ups and Photo Shoots](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/D23-2026-Brings-Back-Cosplay-Meet-Ups-and-Photo-Shoots-1600x900.jpg)The Cosplay Meet-Ups require nothing more than a D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event ticket, and all attendees are welcome to join in, whether they are in a full costume or just there to watch. - On Friday, August 14, the schedule runs Star Wars from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m., Pixar from 11 to 11:45 a.m., Marvel from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., and All the Worlds of Disney from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. - Saturday, August 15 brings Disney Princesses, Heroes, and Villains from 12 to 12:45 p.m. and Disney Parks and Games from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. - Sunday, August 16 closes the weekend with a second All the Worlds of Disney meet-up from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Every session takes place at the Grand Plaza Fountain, and Disney has been running fan photos from past meet-ups on its social channels, so following @DisneyD23 and the #D23 hashtag is worth doing if you want a chance at being featured. Beyond a valid event ticket, Disney is not requiring anything specific to join a Cosplay Meet-Up, making it one of the more accessible photo opportunities across the three days. Mousequerade is a different story for anyone planning to compete, since it functions as a judged runway show rather than a meet-up, so costume construction, presentation, and stage presence all factor into how contestants are scored. Fans planning to do both should treat Friday and Sunday’s meet-ups as lower-pressure photo opportunities and save their most ambitious build for the Saturday morning contest. For fans who want more than a meet-up, D23 Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest presented by AT&T returns Saturday, August 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the Premiere Stage. Where the Cosplay Meet-Ups are casual and open to anyone with a ticket, Mousequerade is the event’s formal costume competition, hosted by Nina West with judges Yvette Nicole Brown, Ashley Eckstein, and Bobby Kim evaluating fan-made looks on the runway. See the [full D23 2026 schedule](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026-full-panel-schedule-revealed/) for where Mousequerade fits alongside everything else happening that morning. The two events sit close enough together on the calendar that a cosplayer could realistically hit a Friday meet-up, compete in Mousequerade Saturday morning, and still make the Saturday afternoon meet-up in costume. ![How to Buy D23 2026 Tickets: A First-Timer's Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/How-to-Buy-D23-2026-Tickets_-A-First-Timers-Complete-Guide-1598x900.jpg)For the complete event guide, visit our [D23 2026 hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** D23 **Tags:** D23 2026 Brings Back Cosplay Meet-Ups and Photo Shoots --- ### [Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Digital Release Date, 4K UHD and Blu-ray Details](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/14/mandalorian-and-grogu-digital-4k-bluray-release-date/) **Published:** July 14, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is coming home. The film arrives on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango on July 21, with the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray release following on August 25.** It marks the beloved duo’s first trip to the big screen after multiple award-winning seasons on Disney+, and the home release comes loaded with behind-the-scenes bonus content for fans who want to go deeper into how the film was made. ![Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Digital Release Date, 4K UHD and Blu-ray Details](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Star-Wars_-The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Digital-Release-Date-4K-UHD-and-Blu-ray-Details-1600x900.jpg)The story picks up after the fall of the Empire, with Imperial warlords still scattered across the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect what the Rebellion fought for, it enlists the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin, played by Pedro Pascal, and his young apprentice Grogu. The film introduces new characters played by Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White, with Martin Scorsese also lending his voice to the project. Jon Favreau directs from a script he wrote with Dave Filoni and Noah Kloor, the same creative team behind the Disney+ series. Expect an action-packed adventure with new creatures, dogfights, and TIE-fighter battles alongside the character-driven heart that made the show a hit. Digital availability begins July 21 across major platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango. The physical release follows on August 25 with standard 4K UHD and Blu-ray editions, plus two collectible options for fans who want something extra for the shelf. A SteelBook edition is available, along with a Beskar Collector’s Edition exclusive to the United States that includes special packaging and metal posters. Both the digital and physical releases come with hours of exclusive bonus content. Crafting “The Mandalorian and Grogu” goes behind the scenes with the artists responsible for the film’s puppetry, miniatures, sound design, and visual effects. Biomes, From Snow to Swamp follows director Jon Favreau and his crew as they build two new worlds that will feel familiar to fans of the original trilogy. Welcome to Shakari covers the construction of the film’s bustling city setting, built from the ground up as a playground for Mando and his young apprentice. Dejarik for Real revisits the Millennium Falcon’s holochess game from the original 1977 film and shows how those small creatures were brought to life at full scale for the sequel’s big screen debut. Rounding out the bonus content is a full audio commentary track from director Jon Favreau, available for anyone who wants to watch the film again with his insight running alongside it. Bonus features may vary by product and retailer and are only available on digital and physical releases. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Fantasy Land News will be covering this panel live and will update this article with everything announced. For the complete event guide, visit our [D23 2026 hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/), and for the full three-day schedule with exact times, see our [D23 2026 program schedule](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026-full-panel-schedule-revealed/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Neil-Patrick-Harris-to-Host-D23-2026-Horizons_-Disney-Experiences-Showcase-Breaking-From-Tradition-1600x813.jpg)Every two years, this is the panel that sets the direction of our parks coverage for the following two years. FLN follows Disney Experiences news as closely as any outlet in this space, and the Horizons showcase is consistently where the biggest, longest-lead-time announcements land, the ones that turn into years of construction updates, opening date coverage, and firsthand park visits once the projects actually break ground. When D’Amaro used this stage in 2024 to reveal Villains Land, a Monsters, Inc. area, a new Cars section, and a wave of other expansions, that single show effectively wrote our assignment list through 2026. Whatever gets confirmed on August 15 this year will likely do the same through 2028. Josh D’Amaro, who hosted the Disney Experiences Showcase in 2024 and built the role into something close to a rock concert keynote, has since been promoted to CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Thomas Mazloum now holds the Chairman of Disney Experiences title D’Amaro left behind, but Mazloum will not be the one taking the stage in Anaheim. Disney has instead tapped Neil Patrick Harris, an actor with real Disney parks history of his own as a longtime narrator of EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional. It is a deliberate shift away from an executive-led keynote toward something styled more like a hosted theatrical special, and it is the first time this generation of fans has seen the format change hands like this. Disney’s own description leans on the phrase building on the ambitious projects announced in 2024, and that framing matters. The 2024 Horizons showcase was enormous, covering four new cruise ships, six new themed lands and areas spanning Monsters, Inc., Cars, Indiana Jones, Encanto, Avatar, and Disney Villains, 14 new attractions, and new nighttime entertainment including the Disney Starlight parade planned for Magic Kingdom. Most of that was unveiled as early concept art and blue sky ambition. Two years later, actual construction is underway across Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, which means this show is positioned to deliver the follow-through fans have been asking about, ride names, ride systems, animatronic reveals, and real opening timelines, rather than a fresh wave of brand-new concepts. ![D23 2024 Experiences Showcase](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20240810_190021-1600x900.jpg)![D23 2024 Experiences Showcase](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20240810_193616-1600x900.jpg)The choice to theme this year’s showcase after Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress is a nice touch, and the timing is not a coincidence. FLN [covered Carousel of Progress closing at Magic Kingdom on July 6, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/06/carousel-of-progress-closed-refurbishment-2026/) for a long-overdue overhaul that adds a Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic figure to the attraction for the first time, along with new show scenes and a shifted timeline, ahead of a planned 2027 reopening. Building the Disney Experiences Showcase around that same attraction’s format, guests moving through progress and time, gives Neil Patrick Harris a natural structure to walk fans through where these 2024 projects stood then and where they stand now, and it is a fitting nod to an attraction that is itself mid-transformation right now. Disney’s official language promises special performances, exciting announcements, and a few surprises along the way, so this will not be a pure status update. Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios are all currently in active construction tied to 2024’s announcements, which makes them the most likely source of concrete news. EPCOT is the park to watch for a genuine surprise, given the age of Spaceship Earth and Journey Into Imagination with Figment, and Disneyland Resort’s Disneyland Forward expansion is also in a phase where a major update would make sense on this stage. ![D23 2024 Experiences Showcase](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20240810_200702-1600x900.jpg)This is the panel. Every other D23 2026 session is worth covering, but this is the one that actually shapes what FLN writes about for years afterward, and we will be watching it that closely. The host change is a bigger deal than it might look on paper. D’Amaro’s stage presence was part of what made the last two Horizons showcases feel like events rather than press conferences, and handing that off to a professional performer instead of the new chairman says something about how Disney wants this show to feel going forward. The Carousel of Progress theming is the detail we like most here. It works as a clever framing device, and it also happens to line up with a real, currently ongoing refurbishment at Magic Kingdom, which is the kind of connection that only makes sense if you are following this closely enough to catch it. ## Disney Experiences Showcase 2026 Host Change: Neil Patrick Harris Replaces Chairman-Led Tradition Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Neil%20Patrick%20Harris%20to%20Host%20D23%202026%20Horizons%3A%20Disney%20Experiences%20Showcase%2C%20Breaking%20From%20Tradition&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Neil%20Patrick%20Harris%20to%20Host%20D23%202026%20Horizons%3A%20Disney%20Experiences%20Showcase%2C%20Breaking%20From%20Tradition "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Expect the creative minds and character voices behind the series to walk through that history together, likely covering the franchise’s evolution from the original 2002 PlayStation 2 release through its expanding roster of Disney and Pixar worlds, its famously tangled numbering system, and its transition toward the long-awaited Kingdom Hearts IV. For the full day-by-day breakdown of where this panel fits alongside everything else happening Saturday, see our [complete D23 2026 schedule](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026-full-panel-schedule-revealed/). ## 25 Years of Kingdom Hearts ![kingdom-hearts-4-nintendo-switch-2-gameplay-reveal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kingdom-Hearts-4-Gets-New-Gameplay-Trailer-at-Nintendo-Direct-June-2026-1600x828.jpg)Kingdom Hearts has spent a quarter century as one of the more unusual crossover experiments Disney has ever greenlit, pairing Square Enix’s action RPG sensibilities with Disney and Pixar worlds in a way that should not have worked as well as it has. The series built a passionate, patient fanbase through more than a decade of spinoffs, remasters, and mobile entries bridging the gap between mainline releases, and a 25th anniversary panel at D23 is a natural showcase for a franchise that has always leaned on its Disney parks and D23 presence to keep momentum between games. ## Kingdom Hearts IV Momentum Heading Into D23 This panel lands at a moment when Kingdom Hearts IV has real news behind it. FLN [covered the Kingdom Hearts IV gameplay reveal at the June 2026 Nintendo Direct](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/09/kingdom-hearts-4-nintendo-switch-2-gameplay-reveal/), where Square Enix confirmed the game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and showed the most substantial footage of the sequel in years, including its striking Shibuya-inspired setting. That announcement, combined with the eShop’s quiet removal of older demo collections in the weeks beforehand, suggested Square Enix was building toward something, and D23’s anniversary panel gives the studio another high-visibility stage to keep that momentum going three months later. ## The Fortnite Wildcard One thing worth watching, though completely unconfirmed, is a persistent rumor that Kingdom Hearts could be headed to Fortnite. The claim traces back to a February 2026 leak from a Fortnite dataminer and resurfaced in June when a new Rocket League anthem pulled from the Kingdom Hearts 1.5 ReMIX soundtrack turned up in that game’s files, which several known Fortnite leakers read as a sign the collaboration was still in the works. Epic Games, Square Enix, and Disney have not confirmed anything, and this should be treated as rumor and nothing more. But a 25th anniversary panel is exactly the kind of stage Disney and Square Enix have used before to confirm partnerships that had only existed as leaks, and the timing is close enough that it’s worth keeping an eye on. ## Our Take A 25th anniversary panel this close to a confirmed Kingdom Hearts IV reveal is not a coincidence, and it tells us Square Enix and Disney see D23 as a milestone moment for the franchise rather than just a retrospective. We would expect at least some acknowledgment of Kingdom Hearts IV progress here, even if it is not a full new trailer. The Fortnite rumor is the wildcard worth watching, not because we have any real evidence it lands at this specific panel, but because the timing lines up well enough that it would not be a shock. Fantasy Land News will be covering this panel live and will update this article with everything announced. 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Disney recommends allowing at least 90 minutes of travel and entry time to reach the Honda Center once shuttles begin running and parking lots open. Across all three days, sessions scheduled before 4 p.m. are reserved for full-day ticket holders, while sessions at 4 p.m. and later are open to Afternoon Only Fan Pass holders as well. Reservations for daytime panels go through the RSP window described above, with standby lines available at most Anaheim Convention Center stages for anyone without a confirmed reservation. [D23-EVENT-2026\_Programming-Schedule\_1](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/D23-EVENT-2026_Programming-Schedule_1.pdf)[Download](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/D23-EVENT-2026_Programming-Schedule_1.pdf) ## Friday, August 14 Program Schedule Friday’s Honda Center showcase is the Disney Entertainment Showcase, running 7 to 9 p.m. and covering film, television, streaming, and games. Daytime programming across the five Anaheim Convention Center stages runs as follows. | Time | Premiere Stage | Walt Disney Archives Stage | Backlot Stage | Hyperion Stage | Cosplay Meet-Ups, Grand Plaza | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 9:45–10:30 AM | | | | | Star Wars | | 10:15–11:15 AM | | | Marvel Fanfare | | | | 10:45–11:45 AM | | Disney and Nat Geo: Capturing the Wonder of Nature | | | | | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Beauty and the Beast: A Tale as Old as Time | | | | Pixar | | 12:00–1:00 PM | | | Lettuce Show You How We Make Bob’s Burgers! | | | | 12:15–1:15 PM | | | | | Marvel | | 12:30–1:15 PM | | | | Disney Dreamlight Valley | | | 12:45–1:45 PM | | Disney Music Presents: The Art of the Score | | | | | 1:30–2:30 PM | The Simpsons: Stories from Springfield | | | | | | 2:00–3:00 PM | | | Animating the Action: Disney Magic Live on ESPN | | | | 2:15–2:45 PM | | | | | All the Worlds of Disney | | 2:30–3:30 PM | | | | Behind the Curtain: Pin Trading | | | 2:45–3:45 PM | | Making Disney Magic with Ron Clements | | | | | 4:15–5:15 PM | | | Ink and Paint at Disney Animation | | | | 4:30–5:30 PM | Walt Disney: 125 Years of Inspiration | | | Future of Digital Comics: Disney, Marvel, & WEBTOON | | | 4:45–5:45 PM | | 20 Years of Enchanted: A Love Letter to Disney | | | | | 6:15–7:15 PM | | | | Houses Walt Built: The Walt Disney Family Museum | | | 6:30–7:30 PM | | | The Quests Ahead for Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game | | | | 6:45–7:45 PM | | The Muppets Musical History with Seth MacFarlane | | | | | 7:00–8:30 PM | Disney Rewind Concert | | | | | | 7:00–9:00 PM (Honda Center) | Disney Entertainment Showcase | ## Saturday, August 15 Program Schedule ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20220909_081204-1600x900.jpg)Saturday’s Honda Center showcase is the Disney Experiences Showcase, running 7 to 9 p.m. and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. This is historically the session where the biggest parks announcements drop. | Time | Premiere Stage | Walt Disney Archives Stage | Backlot Stage | Hyperion Stage | Cosplay Meet-Ups, Grand Plaza | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 10:00–11:00 AM | | | | | LEGO Star Wars Screening Event | | 10:00–11:30 AM | D23 Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest presented by AT&T | | | | | | 10:15–11:15 AM | | | Camp Rock 3: The Next Generation | | | | 10:30–11:30 AM | | Legends in Conversation | | | | | 12:00–12:45 PM | | | | | Disney Princesses, Heroes, and Villains | | 12:00–1:00 PM | | | | The Carolwood Foundation Presents: Walt’s Barn | | | 12:15–1:15 PM | | | Bluey: From the Backyard to the Big Screen | | | | 12:30–1:30 PM | | Floating Mountains: A Conversation with Joe Rohde | | | | | 1:00–2:00 PM | Celebrate 65 Years of Marvel’s Spider-Man! | | | | | | 2:00–2:45 PM | | | | The Impact & Legacy of Disney Toys | | | 2:15–3:15 PM | | | Scrubs: Scrubbing Back In | | Disney Parks and Games | | 2:30–3:30 PM | | Zootopia: Ten Years in the Mammal Metropolis | | | | | 3:30–4:30 PM | Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Season 3 | | | | | | 4:15–5:15 PM | | | | Disney Style Around the World | | | 4:30–5:30 PM | | | DEEP DIVE into KINGDOM HEARTS | | | | 4:45–5:45 PM | | Disney\|Marvel: A Legacy of Stories presented by M&M’S | | | | | 6:30–7:30 PM | | | Great Moments with Walt Disney | | | | 6:30–8:00 PM | Disney Rewind Encore Concert | | | | | | 6:45–7:45 PM | | Worlds of Tinker Bell: Never Land to Pixie Hollow | | | | | 7:00–9:00 PM (Honda Center) | Disney Experiences Showcase | ## Sunday, August 16 Program Schedule ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20250831_175318-1598x900.jpg)Sunday closes with the Disney Legends Award Ceremony at the Honda Center from 1:30 to 3:45 p.m., hosted by Ryan Seacrest. A live simulcast of the ceremony runs on the Premiere Stage at the Anaheim Convention Center for fans without Honda Center seating. | Time | Premiere Stage | Walt Disney Archives Stage | Backlot Stage | Hyperion Stage | Cosplay Meet-Ups, Grand Plaza | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 10:15–11:15 AM | | HUZ: Drawn to Life | | | | | 10:15 AM–12:00 PM | A New Feature Length Documentary from Leslie Iwerks | | | | | | 10:30–11:30 AM | | | Disney and The Grammys®: A Musical Legacy | | | | 10:45–11:45 AM | | | | The Force of Innovation: Hasbro’s Grogu Animatronic | | | 11:15 AM–12:15 PM | | | | | All the Worlds of Disney | | 12:15–1:15 PM | | 75 Years of Nonsense: Alice in Wonderland | | | | | 12:30–1:30 PM | | | Disney-fying Your Home with Interior Design Magic | | | | 12:45–1:45 PM | | | | Sounds Delightful: An Illustrated Audio Adventure | | | 1:30–3:45 PM | Live Simulcast: 2026 Disney Legends Award Ceremony | | | | | | 1:30–3:45 PM (Honda Center) | Disney Legends Award Ceremony | | 2:15–3:15 PM | | The Sherman Brothers on The Record | | | | | 2:30–3:30 PM | | | Restoration at Disney: Preserving Our Legacy | | | | 2:45–3:45 PM | | | | To Be Announced | | | 4:30–5:30 PM | | | | Searching for the Swiss Family Robinson Tree House | | | 4:45–5:45 PM | | One Hundred and One Dalmatians 65th Anniversary | | | | | 5:30–7:30 PM | | | The Disney Experiences Auction, Rare and Remarkable Finds | | | | 6:00–7:45 PM | A Whole New World of Alan Menken | | | | | | 6:15–7:15 PM | | | | Bedknobs and Broomsticks: 55 Magical Years | | | 6:45–7:45 PM | | Hey Jonas! Live at D23 Celebrating Disney Legends | | | | ## Panel Highlights by Category The lineup leans heavily into anniversary programming, with Alice in Wonderland marking 75 years Sunday at 12:15 p.m. on the Archives Stage, Beauty and the Beast marking 35 years Friday at 11 a.m. on the Premiere Stage, KINGDOM HEARTS marking 25 years Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on the Backlot Stage, and Spider-Man marking 65 years Saturday at 1 p.m. on the Premiere Stage. Legends-focused programming includes Legends in Conversation hosted by Robin Roberts Saturday morning, Ron Clements discussing his new book Friday afternoon, and Imagineer Joe Rohde on his memoir Floating Mountains Saturday just after 12:30 p.m. Television programming spans Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Camp Rock 3, Bluey, The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers, and the Scrubs revival, spread across Friday and Saturday. FLN previously covered the [Jonas Brothers’ live Hey Jonas! recording](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/jonas-brothers-to-record-live-hey-jonas-episode-at-d23-2026/) in detail when it was first confirmed, now locked in for Sunday at 6:45 p.m. Sunday’s Hyperion Stage carries a “To Be Announced” slot from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m., the only unconfirmed session across the three-day guide. Disney has not said whether it will reveal the topic before the event or keep it a surprise for attendees, and FLN will update this article if that changes. ## Our Take ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20220910_163501-1600x900.jpg)Having exact times changes the calculus for the RSP window opening July 20. Fans should look for the real conflicts now, sessions running in the same time block on different stages that they cannot get to both of, and rank those carefully rather than guessing. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** D23 **Tags:** D23 2026 Full Panel Schedule, D23 The Ultimate Disney fan Event Panels --- ### [Hallmark X Disney Holiday Ever After Merchandise: Full Loungefly, Vera Bradley, Corkcicle Lineup Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-merchandise-loungefly-vera-bradley-corkcicle-spirit-jersey/) **Published:** July 1, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** The full **Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After merchandise collection** has surfaced on Hallmark.com, and it is one of the largest crossover drops we have seen between the two brands. Tied to the Hallmark original movie *Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True*, which we first [reported on when Hallmark and Disney World teamed up](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/06/hallmark-and-disney-world-team-up-for-first-ever-original-christmas-movie/) for the first-ever original Christmas movie collaboration, the lineup spans Loungefly bags and accessories, Vera Bradley luggage and totes, Corkcicle drinkware, apparel and a recordable Christmas ornament. Every item is currently listed as coming soon, with an October release window, and prices range from $11.99 for a mystery pin to $165 for the largest Vera Bradley backpack. Updated July 12, 2026: The Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After merchandise collection keeps growing, with two new crew sock styles now listed on Hallmark.com joining the Loungefly, Vera Bradley, Corkcicle, apparel and pajama lineup already confirmed. Even more has been released from Hallmark, this time a kitchen collection! [Hallmark X Disney Holiday Ever After Kitchen Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/12/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-kitchen-zrike-collection/) Revealed by Zrike Brands [![Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After Merchandise: Full Loungefly, Vera Bradley, Corkcicle Lineup Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev.jpg)### What Is the Holiday Ever After Collection? The collection is a licensed crossover between Hallmark, Disney and two major bag and drinkware brands, Loungefly and Vera Bradley, plus Corkcicle for tumblers and mugs. All 16 items we found are listed as “Coming soon, Available in October,” with the recordable ornament specifically dated to **October 10, 2026**. Everything carries an “out of stock” flag for now, meaning Hallmark has these listed ahead of launch rather than open for preorder. ### [Loungefly Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-loungefly-collection/) [![Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After Merchandise Loungefly](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-1.jpg)Loungefly’s contribution centers on Minnie Mouse, styled with her signature red ears and bow set against the toile print. The **Minnie Mouse Bag Charm** runs $19.99 and is a miniature Loungefly backpack charm with a metal keychain and lobster clasp, small enough to clip onto an existing bag. The **Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack** is $80 and measures a genuinely mini 2.25 by 3 by 1.25 inches, with adjustable straps, a front zip pocket accented in golden molded metal rivets, two side slip pockets and a top carry handle. The **Minnie Mouse Ears Headband** rounds out the trio at $34.99, a metallic red faux leather headband with a removable 3D bow. Loungefly also has a blind box item in the mix. The **Loungefly Mystery Pin** is $11.99 for a sealed box containing one of six possible enamel pin designs featuring Mickey and Minnie at the Parks, including a park bench scene, the Disney castle, a spaghetti dinner nod to Lady and the Tramp, a boat ride, a teacup ride and a wishing well. Because it is a blind box item, Hallmark notes it is nonreturnable. ## [Vera Bradley Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-vera-bradley-collection/) [![Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After Merchandise Vera Bradley Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-2.jpg)Vera Bradley has the deepest bench in this collection, with seven separate pieces, all in the brand’s signature quilted premium cotton in the same pink-and-green toile print. On the smaller end, the **Zip Earbud Bag Charm** and **Zip ID Case** are both $25 and share a minty green colorway with red-and-green swirled peppermint Mickey ears, a design distinct from the rest of the Vera Bradley lineup’s pink-and-green toile. The earbud charm measures 3 by 3 by 1.5 inches with a hinge ring, while the ID case adds a clear ID window at 4.5 by 3 by 0.5 inches. Moving up in size, the **Lorman Sling Backpack** is $85 with a 3L capacity and a 44 inch adjustable strap, built for quick errands or a day at the parks. The **Small Original Vera Tote Bag** is $145, measuring 11.5 by 11.25 by 4.5 inches with six interior slip pockets. The **Large Original Duffle Bag** is also $145, sized for weekend trips at 22 by 11.5 by 11.5 inches with a 58L capacity. Topping the collection in both size and price, the **Bancroft Backpack** is $165, a work and school-ready backpack with a padded compartment for laptops up to 15 inches, a trolley sleeve for stacking on rolling luggage, and multiple organizational pockets front and back. ## Corkcicle Drinkware [![Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After Corkcicle Drinkware](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-3-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-3.jpg)Corkcicle brings two insulated pieces to the collection, both in the pink-and-green toile print. The **Stainless Steel Mug, 16 oz.** is $34.99 and uses Corkcicle’s triple-insulated design to keep drinks hot for three hours, with a spill-resistant lid and a no-slip silicone base. The **Stainless Steel Cold Cup, 24 oz.** is $39.99, keeping cold drinks cold for 12 hours and including a silicone straw, making it the more travel and parks-friendly option of the two for daily use. ## Spirit Jersey and Other Collectibles [![Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After Spirit Jersey and Other Collectibles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-4-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-4.jpg)Apparel includes two Spirit Jerseys, priced at $89.99 and available in sizes X-Small through XX-Large. The **White Spirit Jersey** is a dual-textured ivory long-sleeve crew neck with a Mickey ears wreath design on the front pocket area and a back graphic of Mickey and Minnie on a park bench, framed by “Holiday Ever After” lettering. The **Sparkle Red Spirit Jersey** is a sparkly red long-sleeve crew neck reading “Up to the Ears in Cheer” on the front, with a large Disney castle and fireworks graphic on the back reading “The Most Magical Time of the Year.” The **Favorite Disney Memories Recordable Sound Ornament**, $24.99, the one item in the lineup with a confirmed release date of October 10, 2026. It features dimensional Mickey ears in a shimmery metallic red with snowflake accents, and lets you record a message up to 15 seconds long to keep as a keepsake. It runs on three included LR44 batteries and is credited to Hallmark artist Orville Wilson. **Jingle Cruise Ornament**, Hear Skipper Mickey narrate the cruise will be $32.99, a magical, battery-operated Keepsake piece featuring Mickey Mouse as the skipper of the festive vintage-style steamer ## Family Pajama Sets Hallmark also has a full family pajama lineup planned for the collection, all in the same pink-and-green toile print featuring Disney Parks attractions on white with red trim, made from 100% polyester brushed micro jersey, with a button-front top and elastic-waisted pants. The **Unisex Adult Pajama Set** is $30 and runs Small through X-Large. The **Kids Pajama Set** is $24 and covers Youth sizes 4 through 10. The **Toddler Pajama Set** is $20 and comes in sizes 2T through 4T, making it possible to outfit the entire family in matching holiday movie-night pajamas. ### Socks Hallmark added two crew sock styles to the collection, both listed as out of stock and coming in October; one size fits most adults. The **Black Mickey Ears Crew Socks** are $14.00 and feature a red-and-green peppermint-candy Mickey ears pattern on black, packaged in a clear Mickey ears ornament that doubles as a gift box. The **Red Castle Crew Socks** are $10.00, a holiday red chenille pair with an embroidered Disney castle design worked in green and pink, matching the toile palette running through the rest of the collection. ### Updated Full Price Breakdown Here is every confirmed item and price in the Holiday Ever After collection as of this writing. Pay attention to the official site, **[Hallmark Channel’s Holiday Ever After](https://www.hallmark.com/holiday-ever-after-movie/)** - Replace the existing bulleted list with this version: - Loungefly Minnie Mouse Bag Charm, $19.99 - Loungefly Mystery Pin, $11.99 - Loungefly Minnie Mouse Ears Headband, $34.99 - Loungefly Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack, $80 - Vera Bradley Zip Earbud Bag Charm, $25 - Vera Bradley Zip ID Case, $25 - Vera Bradley Lorman Sling Backpack, $85 - Vera Bradley Small Original Vera Tote Bag, $145 - Vera Bradley Large Original Duffle Bag, $145 - Vera Bradley Bancroft Backpack, $165 - Corkcicle Stainless Steel Mug 16 oz., $34.99 - Corkcicle Stainless Steel Cold Cup 24 oz., $39.99 - Recordable Sound Ornament, $24.99 - Jingle Cruise Ornament, $32.99 - White Spirit Jersey, $89.99 - Sparkle Red Spirit Jersey, $89.99 - Unisex Adult Pajama Set, $30 - Kids Pajama Set, $24 - Toddler Pajama Set, $20 - **Black Mickey Ears Crew Socks, $14.00 (new)** - **Red Castle Crew Socks, $10.00 (new)** - Buying the entire collection as listed now comes to just over $1,145 ## Our Take We are going to be spending a lot of money on this one. Fantasy Land News is one of the very few outlets covering both Disney Parks and Hallmark Channel closely enough to say this with confidence, and that dual vantage point is exactly why this collection stands out to us. Hallmark rarely partners this deeply with a brand like Vera Bradley on a Disney tie-in, and the fact that Loungefly, Vera Bradley and Corkcicle are all represented in one collection tells us Hallmark is treating this movie as a genuine flagship release rather than a one-off. Given the crossover appeal to both fanbases, we expect this collection to be highly sought after once it lands, and if past Hallmark and Disney collaborations are any indication, pieces should be available both at Disney Parks retail locations and at Disney Springs alongside the usual Hallmark.com and Hallmark store rollout. We will update this article as soon as an exact October release date is confirmed for the rest of the collection and as new product photography becomes available. In the meantime, join the Realm at fantasylandnews.com/the-realm for the moment preorders or release dates go live, and check our [Hallmark hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) for all things Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+. ![Hallmark and Disney World Team Up for First-Ever Original Christmas Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hallmark-and-Disney-World-Team-Up-for-First-Ever-Original-Christmas-Movie-1600x900.jpg)## Hallmark X Disney Holiday Ever After Merchandise: Full Loungefly, Vera Bradley, Corkcicle Lineup Revealed Hallmark Channel ‘**[Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-trailer/)**‘ Trailer Released. We previously covered the [first-look commercial for the movie during Christmas in July](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/14/hallmark-disney-world-movie-first-look-commercial-christmas-in-july/) and the [official poster reveal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-poster/), and this merchandise wave is the clearest sign yet of how big Hallmark and Disney are going with this partnership. For more on Hallmark Channel coverage year-round, visit our [Hallmark hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The Disney Lorcana D23 Challenge Championship Qualifier tournament entry tickets now go on sale July 14, 2026 at 12 p.m. PST, a change from the initial June date, and Ravensburger has released the full format, prize structure, and prep steps players need to complete before that moment hits.**** D23 is already shaping up to be the biggest Disney fan event in years — track every announcement at the [FLN D23 2026 Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/). This CCQ carries real stakes: a spot in the field, prizes, and a direct path to the championship level of competitive Lorcana. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disney-Lorcana-Challenge-Championship-Qualifier-Announced-for-D23-2026-1-1600x900.jpg)A CCQ, or Challenge Championship Qualifier, is a Premier Play tournament within the Disney Lorcana Challenge program. It’s Core Constructed format, with 128 players competing across seven rounds of Swiss play on Saturday before the Top 8 returns Sunday for single-elimination. ## Tournament Dates and Schedule The CCQ still spans two days at the Anaheim Convention Center. Day 1 is Saturday, August 15, covering the seven rounds of Swiss play. Day 2 is Sunday, August 16, for the Top 8 bracket. The field remains capped at 128 players, and you must hold a valid full-day D23 badge for both days to participate. ## Tickets, Pricing, and How to Get In The big change: tickets go on sale **July 14, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. PST**, not June 29 as originally announced. Tickets are $75 per player, one ticket per registered guest, sold exclusively through Eventbrite at D23CCQ2026.eventbrite.com. The CCQ ticket is separate from your D23 badge and not included with general admission. Ravensburger is administering registration directly and recommends two setup steps before the sale: - **Create or verify your Eventbrite account** ahead of time and confirm you can log in, so there’s no password reset scramble at noon on July 14. - **Create a Ravensburger Play Hub (RPH) account** at tcg.ravensburgerplay.com. Every CCQ player needs one; it’s how Ravensburger tracks tournament participation and results, and you’ll need your RPH username at event check-in. With only 128 spots against thousands of badge holders, Ravensburger is telling players plainly that waiting until the link goes live is likely too late. The tournament winner earns an invitation to the Disney Lorcana Challenge North American Championship for next season. Additional prizes go to the Top 8, and every player in the field receives a participation prize. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1180w_664h_-1.jpg)**More Lorcana at D23 2026**: The CCQ isn’t the only Lorcana activation Ravensburger is bringing to Anaheim. A Disney Lorcana Collection Quest runs Friday, August 14 through Sunday, August 16 at the Ravensburger Gaming Area, letting guests trade with each other to complete quests for a collectible promo card. Ravensburger is also hosting its first-ever Speed Puzzling team events on August 14, with three one-hour sessions racing to complete new Disney Lorcana 300-piece puzzles; tickets for those also go on sale July 14 through Ravensburger. FLN recently covered the [limited Rapunzel High Climber Playmat drop via EQL fair-access sale](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/05/disney-lorcana-rapunzel-high-climber-playmat/), and bringing this much programming to D23 itself is another level entirely. **Our Take:** The date push from June 29 to July 14 is the story here, and it’s worth flagging because if you were operating off the original announcement, you’d be watching the wrong day. The upside is Ravensburger gave players real lead time and a concrete checklist this time around: Eventbrite account, Ravensburger Play Hub account, both squared away before noon PST on July 14. If you play Lorcana and you’re headed to D23, treat this like any other high-demand drop. Set the reminder, log in ahead of time, and don’t rely on convention Wi-Fi if you’re trying to buy on site. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The new pieces are a medium canister, a mixing bowl and spatula set, and a tea towel, all sharing the same pink-and-green toile pattern that runs through the rest of the collection. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-X-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Kitchen-Collection-Revealed-by-Zrike-Brands-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-X-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Kitchen-Collection-Revealed-by-Zrike-Brands.jpg)This is the kitchen and baking corner of the larger Hallmark x Disney crossover tied to *Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True*, the movie we first reported on when [Hallmark and Disney World teamed up](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/06/hallmark-and-disney-world-team-up-for-first-ever-original-christmas-movie/) for their first original Christmas movie collaboration. Where the earlier wave of merchandise leaned into bags, drinkware, and apparel through Loungefly, Vera Bradley, and Corkcicle, this batch comes from Zrike Brands and is built specifically for the kitchen table and countertop. All three pieces are listed as coming soon with an October release window, and all currently show as out of stock ahead of launch. - The **Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After Zrike Brands Medium Canister** is $34.99. It is a white stoneware container measuring 5.25 inches wide and 10.25 inches tall, wrapped in the collection’s pink-and-green toile pattern with illustrations of Disney Parks attractions and Disney characters. The lid finishes with a peppermint-candy Mickey Mouse ears knob on top. Hallmark lists it as hand wash only. - The **Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After Zrike Brands Mixing Bowl With Spatula, Set of 2** is $39.99. The set pairs a stoneware mixing bowl with a handle, measuring 10.5 by 5.5 by 8 inches, against the same toile pattern, with a coordinating wooden-handle rubber spatula decorated with Mickey Mouse and the “Holiday Ever After” logo. Like the canister, it is hand wash only. - The **Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After Zrike Brands Tea Towel, 18×28** is $14.99, the most affordable entry point into this kitchen wave. It is a cotton dish towel in the matching pink-and-green pattern, listed as hand or machine washable, making it the easiest piece in the set to actually put to daily use. - The **Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After Zrike Brands Mug, 20oz.** is $19.99. It is a 20-ounce stoneware coffee cup measuring 4 by 4.25 inches, decorated in the same pink-and-green toile pattern with a cheerful red interior. Unlike the canister and mixing bowl set, Hallmark lists the mug as dishwasher safe, though it should not go in the microwave, making it the most everyday-practical piece in the kitchen lineup. [![Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After Zrike Brands Medium Canister](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pink-Green-Holiday-Disney-Pattern-Canister_4041063_01.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pink-Green-Holiday-Disney-Pattern-Canister_4041063_01.jpg)[![Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After Zrike Brands Mixing Bowl With Spatula, Set of 2 is $39.99](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pink-Green-Holiday-Disney-Pattern-Mixing-Bowl-Spatula_4041066_01.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pink-Green-Holiday-Disney-Pattern-Mixing-Bowl-Spatula_4041066_01.jpg)[![Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After Zrike Brands Tea Towel, 18x28 is $14.99](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pink-Green-Holiday-Disney-Pattern-Tea-Towel_4041065_01.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pink-Green-Holiday-Disney-Pattern-Tea-Towel_4041065_01.jpg)[![Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After Zrike Brands Mug, 20oz. is $19.99](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pink-Green-Holiday-Disney-Pattern-Coffee-Mug_4041067_01.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pink-Green-Holiday-Disney-Pattern-Coffee-Mug_4041067_01.jpg) We would tell a friend that the tea towel is the easy entry point here and the mixing bowl and spatula set is the one worth planning around, since it is the piece you would actually use every holiday season rather than just display. Hallmark rarely extends a movie tie-in this far into the kitchen category, and doing it alongside a Disney Parks collaboration this large tells us the company is treating *Holiday Ever After* as a genuine flagship release rather than a one-off. We will update this article the moment Hallmark confirms an exact October date. ## Hallmark X Disney Holiday Ever After Kitchen Collection Revealed by Zrike Brands For the rest of the collection, see our breakdown of the [full Holiday Ever After merchandise lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-merchandise-loungefly-vera-bradley-corkcicle-spirit-jersey/) and the [official trailer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-trailer/). For year-round Hallmark Channel coverage, visit our [Hallmark hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). Join the Realm at fantasylandnews.com/the-realm for updates the moment an official release date lands. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The movie stars Katherine Barrell and Stephen Huszar as Olivia and Grayson. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Saving-the-Season-and-Finding-Love-in-Hallmark-Channels-O-Little-Christmas-Market-Review-1600x900.jpg)Olivia (Barrell) is a gifted miniature artist who has devoted her heart to the town’s Christmas market, a tradition started by her late father. When a corporate developer plans to tear it down, she risks losing the legacy she holds dear. A chance meeting at a train station with Grayson (Huszar), a talented yet unfulfilled architect, sparks an unexpected connection. Their bond is tested when Olivia learns his firm is behind the buyout. As Christmas draws near, Olivia rallies the community to save the market after securing a delay to the final decision. Amid the holiday magic, Grayson and Olivia’s romance blossoms despite being on seemingly opposite sides of the deal. Together, they must find a way to merge their dreams and save the market, discovering that in order to endure love – like art – requires taking a leap of faith. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/xmasmarket9.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/xmasmarket5.webp)**[O Little Christmas Marke](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/tag/hallmark-christmas-in-july-2026/ "Hallmark+ Christmas in July 2026")**t is full of traditional Hallmark tropes and heart. From the classic bump-into-each-other meet-cute to the Christmas market montage and the traditional misunderstanding, this movie delivers on its heart and Christmas vibes. Her beloved property is being sold and rebuilt by the big business where he works. Near kisses and all the things we love about a Hallmark movie. While this movie doesn’t reinvent the Hallmark genre, it is a great addition to the lineup. Katherine and Stephen have an easy, believable chemistry. We see them genuinely connect over shared desires to build on their dreams: her of the Christmas market becoming sustainable and expanding her art classes, and his of building a new and not the same old model that his father wants. Both want to honor their fathers in this story. Olivia wants to keep her late father’s Christmas market alive and going, and Grayson wants to make his dad, who is his boss, proud. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/xmasmarket8.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/xmasmarket7.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/xmasmarket6.webp)Katherine Barrell is consistently one to watch. Stephen Huszar is like an old friend at this point with how many movies I have watched him in. They both are in comfort movies for me. Katherine in The Christmas Baby and Good Witch and Stephen in Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas, Ruby Herring Mysteries, and Chesapeake Shores. There is a reason we often see these actors. They do their job exceptionally well. This is the second movie this year for Stephen Huszar. He starred in **[To Philly With Love](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/19/hallmark-channels-to-philly-with-love-is-the-perfect-love-letter-to-my-favorite-city/ "Hallmark Channel’s ‘To Philly With Love’ Is The Perfect Love Letter To My Favorite City")** earlier this year. Hopefully we will see these two later this year in Countdown to Christmas. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/xmasmarket3.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/xmasmarket2.webp)Where this movie shines the brightest is the supporting cast. Paula Boudreau and Kent Sheridan as Olivia’s mom and Grayson’s dad are exactly what you need them to be: the supportive mom and the demanding dad. Ann Pornel as Olivia’s best friend, Zoe, is pure joy and comedy. She’s the one to watch. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/xmasmarket4.webp)O Little Christmas Market is directed by Mars Horodyski and written by Natasha Baron and Ryan Peckinpaugh. This appears to be the first Hallmark foray for Mars and Natasha, but not into the romcom genre. Ryan previously wrote the Hallmark movie A 90s Christmas. Also from A 90s Christmas are producers Bill Marks, Christopher Giroux, and Jesse D. Ikeman. Christopher will direct the next Christmas in July movie, Snowbound for the Holidays, and Bill Marks and Jesse D. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) **Categories:** Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Hallmark Channel, O Little Christmas Market --- ### [Disney Legend Don Iwerks, Circle-Vision 360 Pioneer, Dies at 96](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/don-iwerks-disney-legend-dies-96/) **Published:** July 10, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Disney has lost one of its true behind-the-scenes legends. Don Iwerks, the innovator whose fingerprints are on some of the most beloved technical achievements in Disney history, has passed away at 96. D23 and the Walt Disney Archives shared the news, and Variety confirmed he died on July 9. ![Disney Legend Don Iwerks Passes Away at 96](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Legend-Don-Iwerks-has-passed-away-at-the-age-of-96-1600x900.jpg)“Don embodied that rare combination of heart, ingenuity, and passion that has always defined Disney,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. “Through his innovative contributions to some of our most iconic films and attractions, he helped create experiences that have delighted generations of fans around the world. All of us at The Walt Disney Company will miss him deeply, and we send our most heartfelt condolences to his family, whose enduring connection to Disney has helped shape its legacy for over a century.” If you have ever ridden Star Tours, watched Mary Poppins, or marveled at a Circle-Vision 360 film at Walt Disney World or Disneyland, you have experienced Don’s work firsthand. He spent 35 years at Disney, joining in 1950 and following in the footsteps of his father, fellow Disney Legend Ub Iwerks, the animator who helped bring Mickey Mouse to life. Don carved out his own extraordinary legacy in the machine shop rather than the animation desk, becoming one of the studio’s most trusted technical problem solvers. His resume reads like a highlight reel of Disney magic. He worked on the underwater camera systems for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in 1954. He helped his father perfect the sodium vapor traveling matte process that made the “Jolly Holiday” sequence in Mary Poppins possible, a technical achievement that earned the film an Academy Award. He developed the Circle-Vision 360 camera system used to film America the Beautiful, a Disney Parks staple for decades. And he built the projection system that powered Star Tours, one of the most enduring attractions in Disney Parks history. Don was named a Disney Legend in 2009, inducted by Bob Iger and Roy E. Disney. He and his father share a tribute window on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom, honoring the “Iwerks & Iwerks Stereoscopic Cameras.” After leaving Disney in 1985, Don co-founded Iwerks Entertainment, which went on to build giant-screen theaters and simulator rides installed in nearly 300 venues worldwide. In 2019 he wrote Walt Disney’s Ultimate Inventor, a tribute to his father’s own groundbreaking career. Don’s legacy carries forward through his daughter, Leslie Iwerks, an Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker in her own right. We had the chance to see Leslie in person recently at Disney Springs for the [Disneyland Handcrafted premiere](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/24/best-secrets-and-easter-eggs-in-leslie-iwerks-disneyland-handcrafted/ "Best Secrets and Easter Eggs in Leslie Iwerks’ ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’"), where she spoke warmly about her father and the family’s deep, generational imprint on Disney history. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** The Walt Disney Company --- ### [Jonas Brothers to Record Live Hey Jonas! Episode at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/jonas-brothers-to-record-live-hey-jonas-episode-at-d23-2026/) **Published:** July 10, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas are bringing their hit iHeartPodcast Hey Jonas! to [D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/), recording a live episode on Sunday, August 16 at 6:45 p.m. at the Anaheim Convention Center.** The session, titled “Hey Jonas! Live at D23: Celebrating Disney Legends,” will see the brothers celebrate their own induction as Disney Legends while sharing unforgettable Disney stories, behind-the-scenes memories, and special guests. ![Jonas Brothers to Record Live Hey Jonas! Episode at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Jonas-Brothers-to-Record-Live-Hey-Jonas-Episode-at-D23-2026-1600x900.jpg)The Jonas Brothers were named [Disney Legends](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/2026-disney-legends-bob-iger-dwayne-johnson-lin-manuel-miranda-and-8-more-named-at-d23/ "2026 Disney Legends: Bob Iger, Dwayne Johnson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and 8 More Named at D23") as part of the 2026 class, an honor that recognizes their decades-long relationship with the Disney brand, going back to their Disney Channel breakout years and continuing through Camp Rock, their music career, and their ongoing presence in the Disney fan community. A live recording of Hey Jonas! gives fans a rare chance to hear that history told directly by Kevin, Joe, and Nick in front of a crowd of their own devoted fanbase. This adds another can’t miss moment to Sunday’s D23 2026 lineup, which already includes Alan Menken’s rare solo concert event earlier that evening. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** D23 **Tags:** Jonas Brothers to Record Live Hey Jonas! Episode at D23 2026 --- ### [NEW! First Look at A Grand Biltmore Christmas: Watch the Trailer Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/new-first-look-at-a-grand-biltmore-christmas-watch-the-trailer-now/) **Published:** July 10, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Hallmark Channel has released the first trailer for **A Grand Biltmore Christmas**, the follow-up to 2023’s beloved A Biltmore Christmas, and while [People](https://people.com/hallmark-a-grand-biltmore-christmas-movie-trailer-exclusive-12016059) got the exclusive first look, you can now watch it right here. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NEW-First-Look-at-A-Grand-Biltmore-Christmas_-Watch-the-Trailer-Now-1600x897.jpg)**Watch the trailer:** **Here’s the official synopsis.** As Biltmore House opens for the first time on Christmas Eve 1895, 13-year-old Elizabeth and her family are holiday guests. When she notices Michael, a fellow teen caught trespassing by the staff, Elizabeth comes to his rescue by claiming to know him, much to his relief. The two share an instant connection and set out to explore Biltmore, but Michael inexplicably vanishes. Twenty years later, Elizabeth is spending Christmas at Biltmore, this time accompanied by James, a suitor her Aunt Maysilee is keen for her to wed. When a stranger asks her to dance at the Christmas gala, she’s shocked to discover it’s Michael. Thrilled to reunite with her friend, she throws herself into his arms, but the world around her changes in an instant when Elizabeth is transported into the modern world with Michael, a tourist from the present day who had traveled to the past 20 years earlier with the help of a magical hourglass in Biltmore’s library. Now Elizabeth and Michael must find a way to send her back to her own time without arousing suspicion from Michael’s mother and sister during their family vacation. As Elizabeth experiences life and Christmas in the 21st century, she and Michael grow close, and when the time comes for her to return to 1915, she must decide whether to resume the life chosen for her or let her heart lead her down a new path in the present. **A Grand Biltmore Christmas stars Holland Roden and Niall Matter** in the lead roles of Elizabeth and Michael, with Jonathan Frakes returning as the Biltmore employee he played in the original film. Wes Brown has also been confirmed to return, and Rachel Boston, who made a cameo in the first movie, confirmed she’s part of this installment as well. There has been buzz that The Way Home star and former Asheville resident Andie MacDowell could make a surprise appearance, though that has not been officially confirmed by Hallmark. Hallmark has been careful to note that this isn’t a direct sequel so much as a return to the same magical world of the original, following a new couple through their own Gilded Age to modern-day romance. The film premieres as part of Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas event later this year. An exact premiere date hasn’t been announced yet, but we’ll update this article the moment Hallmark confirms it. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-10-131111.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-10-131149.png)**Our Take:** The original A Biltmore Christmas is one of our all-time comfort watches in this house, the kind of movie that goes on every year without fail. Bringing back Jonathan Frakes, Wes Brown, and Rachel Boston gives this new story a real sense of continuity even though it’s framed as its own tale rather than a true sequel, and that’s exactly the right call. Biltmore House is such a specific, gorgeous setting that revisiting it with new characters feels less like a retread and more like an excuse to spend another Christmas there. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** A Grand Biltmore Christmas, Hallmark Channel A Grand Biltmore Christmas, NEW! First Look at A Grand Biltmore Christmas: Watch the Trailer Now --- ### [Rachel Boston, Erin Cahill and Taylor Cole Get Real About the Heart Behind Hallmark's Christmas at Sea](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/rachel-boston-erin-cahill-and-taylor-cole-get-real-about-the-heart-behind-hallmarks-christmas-at-sea/) **Published:** July 10, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** We only had a few minutes with Rachel Boston, Erin Cahill, and Taylor Cole during a recent press junket for Hallmark’s Christmas at Sea, but it was one of the most genuinely moving interviews I’ve done. Three of Hallmark’s biggest stars, sitting together, swapping stories about the fans who’ve shaped this experience for them. **[Christmas at Sea](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/christmas-at-sea) is airing now on [Hallmark+](https://www.hallmarkplus.com/details/TV_SHOW/collection/HHCR/christmas-at-sea)**, and new episodes premiere each Wednesday. Hallmark Channel is celebrating [Christmas in July](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/28/the-complete-hallmark-channel-christmas-in-july-schedule-is-here/ "The Complete Hallmark Channel Christmas in July Schedule is Here"). ![Rachel Boston, Erin Cahill and Taylor Cole Get Real About the Heart Behind Hallmark's Christmas at Sea](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Rachel-Boston-Erin-Cahill-and-Taylor-Cole-Get-Real-About-the-Heart-Behind-Hallmarks-Christmas-at-S-1600x900.jpg)**The real emotional core of the interview came when the cast talked about the fans they’ve met on the actual Hallmark Christmas cruises.** Rachel Boston described meeting a single mom named Jessica who was starting a new chapter in her life, and how the cast and crew ended up recreating a prom experience for her because she’d never been able to go as a teenager. Tyler Hynes even jumped in to help make it happen. Rachel talked about how surreal it was to watch a Hallmark-movie moment unfold in someone’s real life right in front of her. Taylor Cole shared a similarly touching story about a woman named Cheryl, recently retired and unsure what came next for her, a moment Taylor connected to a close friend going through the same transition. She talked about how many of these fans are so used to giving love to others that they don’t know how to receive it themselves, and how conversations on the cruise become a chance to help them think about what they deserve too. **Erin also opened up about her current chapter hosting [Mom’s the Bride](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/hallmark-debuts-moms-the-bride-starring-erin-cahill/) on Hallmark+**, the unscripted series where daughters plan their mom’s dream wedding. She called it a run she doesn’t think she can ever top, describing six months of completely falling for these families, from the planning and cake tastings all the way to the big day. She admitted to being “such a sap,” crying at every single wedding, some worse than others, and said she’s still texting with the families today. What stood out most in this interview wasn’t the polish; it was how unguarded these three were with their answers, even knowing the clock was ticking. When Erin Cahill got emotional talking about the families from **Mom’s the Bride** she still keeps in touch with, or when Rachel Boston described a fan’s recreated prom moment, none of it felt like a rehearsed press-tour answer. Spending even a few minutes with the people who actually deliver these stories to fans, on screen and off, is a good reminder that the sentiment is coming from somewhere real. By the end of our short window with them, all three had shared something personal, and it was clear this cast doesn’t just play these roles; they live a version of that same warmth off camera too. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Rachel-Boston-Erin-Cahill-and-Taylor-Cole-Get-Real-About-the-Heart-Behind-Hallmarks-Christmas-at-S-1-1350x900.jpg)Just a personal note: The interview kicked off with the cast complimenting our backdrop. One of them noticed the Hallmark sign right away, which gave me the chance to explain that most of what’s behind me is actually my husband’s popcorn bucket collection. He’d found an old Hallmark store sign and given me a shelf of my own so I’d be “incorporated” into the display too. It was a sweet, unscripted moment that set a warm, personal tone before the interview even really started, with the cast laughing and telling me what a good husband I have. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney+ and Hulu alone accounted for 109 of those nominations, underscoring just how much of Disney’s awards presence now runs through streaming rather than traditional broadcast. ![The Muppet Show Gets 6 of Disney's 125 Emmy Nominations in 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Official-Trailer-for-The-Muppet-Show-Revealed-1416x900.jpg)New Trailer and How to Watch The Muppet Show 2026 Special on Disney+ and ABC## The Top Nominees *The Oscars* on ABC and *The Beast in Me* on 20th Television each led the pack with 9 nominations apiece, with *The Beast in Me* picking up acting nods for Matthew Rhys and Claire Danes alongside a nomination for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. *The Bear* followed with 8 nominations, including a fourth straight Outstanding Comedy Series nod and acting recognition for Ayo Edebiri, Rob Reiner, and Jamie Lee Curtis. *Abbott Elementary* and *Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette* each earned 7 nominations. Abbott Elementary landed its fifth consecutive Outstanding Comedy Series nomination along with acting nods for Quinta Brunson, Janelle James, and Tyler James Williams, while Love Story picked up a nomination for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series plus a lead actress nod for Sarah Pidgeon. *Paradise* also earned 7 nominations, including its second Outstanding Drama Series nod and performance nominations for Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, and Shailene Woodley. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/fyc26_emmy_total_nom_twdc_4x5_rd02_125-819x1024-1-720x900.png)## The Muppet Show Earns 6 Emmy Nominations Of all the nominations on this list, *The Muppet Show* is the one that hits closest to home for FLN readers. The special picked up 6 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Variety Special and a voice performance nomination for Matt Vogel, who has voiced Kermit the Frog since 2017. We were on this one from the start. [The Muppet Show 2026 special premiered on Disney+ and ABC on February 4](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/23/new-trailer-and-how-to-watch-the-muppet-show-2026-special-on-disney-and-abc/), and it landed hard right out of the gate. Within its first eight days, [the special had already pulled in nearly 8 million viewers across both platforms](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/15/can-8-million-views-be-enough-to-bring-the-muppet-show-back-full-time/), a number strong enough that fans immediately started pushing for a full series order. That viewership, paired with a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score at the time, made it one of the most talked-about specials Disney put out all year. Seeing that translate into 6 Emmy nominations is not a surprise if you were paying attention back in February, and it only strengthens the case for bringing the Muppets back full time. ## The Rest of the Top Nominees ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/emmy-nominations-1-1024x576-1.jpg)*Taylor Swift \| The Eras Tour \| The Final Show* also landed 5 nominations for Disney+ and the Walt Disney Studios, including Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) and Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special. On the Lucasfilm side, *Star Wars: Visions (Vol. 3)* earned a nomination for Outstanding Animated Program and *Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord* also picked up recognition. On the unscripted side, *Dancing with the Stars* earned its first Outstanding Reality Competition Program nomination in a decade, and ABC swept most of the game show categories across *Celebrity Family Feud*, *Jeopardy!*, and *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?* ## Streaming Leads the Way With Disney+ and Hulu combining for 109 of the company’s 125 total nominations, this year’s list makes clear that streaming originals are now doing the heaviest lifting for Disney’s Emmy presence. *Only Murders in the Building* picked up its fifth straight Outstanding Comedy Series nomination, *Alien: Earth* scored 4 nominations in its first eligible season, and National Geographic brought in 12 nominations of its own, led by *Ocean with David Attenborough* and *Tucci in Italy*. What stands out most here isn’t just the total count; it’s how spread out the recognition is across Disney’s brands. A company that used to lean on ABC and its film studios for awards attention is now getting real Emmy traction from Hulu true crime dramas, National Geographic documentaries, and even a Muppets variety special, which says a lot about how differently Disney is building its content slate compared to a decade ago. The 78th Emmy Awards ceremony date has not been confirmed as of this writing. 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The new **[2-Park Unlimited Days Florida Resident Ticket](https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/tickets-packages/offers/florida-ticket-offer)** went on sale today for $199 plus tax, and it gives Florida residents unlimited admission to both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure from now through December 16, 2026. ![Universal Orlando Launches $199 Florida Resident 2-Park Unlimited Days Ticket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Universal-Orlando-Unveils-2025-Event-Schedule_-Seasonal-Celebrations-Unique-Experiences-Await-1598x900.jpg)This is a solid one for anyone who likes to pop in for a few hours rather than committing to a full park day every time. The ticket covers repeat visits to any of the more than 60 attractions and experiences across both parks, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Jurassic World VelociCoaster, and there is no cap on how many times you can use it between now and the December 16 cutoff. One of the bigger perks here is that the ticket also covers Universal’s Holidays celebration, which kicks off November 14 and includes Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, and the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular. None of that requires a separate ticket or upcharge since it is included in regular park admission, so this pass essentially doubles as a holiday season pass for Florida families. Universal is also offering Florida residents up to 25 percent off rooms at participating Universal Orlando hotels for guests who want to stay onsite. Booking one of the resort’s 11 hotels comes with its own perks too, including early park admission, which can matter a lot during the busier Holidays season crowds later this year. **Our take:** For Florida residents who visit even a handful of times between now and mid-December, $199 is genuinely hard to beat, especially with the Holidays celebration folded in at no extra cost. The one thing to flag clearly is that this is a 2-Park ticket, meaning it covers Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure only. If Epic Universe is on your must-visit list, you will want to confirm separately whether that park is included or requires an upgrade before you buy, since the announcement does not specify Epic Universe access. Florida residents can purchase the 2-Park Unlimited Days Ticket now at [UniversalOrlando.com](https://www.universalorlando.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The listed price is $69.99, but that number does not tell the whole story once shipping and fees are added in. The fine print matters here. Swan Drive-In tacks on a $14.99 shipping charge plus a separate $9.99 Odyssey Large Item Surcharge on top of that, since the bucket ships via unlimited items through FedEx or UPS. With tax included, the real out-the-door total for one bucket comes to $99.87, nearly $30 more than the sticker price. If you are ordering, budget for that before you check out. ![The Odyssey Trojan Horse Popcorn Bucket Available at Swan Drive-In](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Odyssey-Trojan-Horse-Popcorn-Bucket-Available-at-Swan-Drive-In-1600x900.jpg)For the full chain-by-chain breakdown of every *The Odyssey* popcorn bucket and theater collectible, visit our **[complete Odyssey merchandise guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/27/the-odyssey-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise-2026/).** Here is the full lineup Swan Drive-In has available right now: - **The Odyssey: [Trojan Horse Popcorn Bucket](https://swandrivein.com/product/odyssey-trojan-horse-popcorn-bucket/)** — $69.99 (ordering live). 50 oz capacity, plastic, hand wash only, sized 22h x 20.8w x 5.5d. Limit three per customer. - **The Odyssey: IMAX Camera Popcorn Bucket** — $49.99, in-theater only, not available for online order. - **The Odyssey: [130oz Round Tin](https://swandrivein.com/product/odyssey-130oz-round-tin/)** — $19.99 (ordering live). The Trojan Horse remains the hardest item to get your hands on across every chain we have tracked for *The Odyssey*, and Swan Drive-In getting stock back online is a real opportunity for fans who missed it the first time at Cinemark. The IMAX Camera bucket staying theater-exclusive lines up with what we have seen at AMC, Regal, and Epic Theatres as well. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Odyssey_FCI_130oz_Round_Tin_F_Popcorn_052126-scaled-1-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Odyssey_FCI_50oz_Trojan_Horse_Bucket_Q_Popcorn_051526-scaled-1-900x900.png)![IMAX popcorn machine with a large pile of popcorn in front and the white body visible](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Odyssey_FCI_100oz_IMAX_Camera_Q2_Popcorn_051526-1-scaled-1-900x900.png)## The Odyssey Trojan Horse Popcorn Bucket Available at Swan Drive-In Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=The%20Odyssey%20Trojan%20Horse%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20Available%20at%20Swan%20Drive-In&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=The%20Odyssey%20Trojan%20Horse%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20Available%20at%20Swan%20Drive-In "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Seven items are up for pre-order right now, ranging from popcorn buckets shaped like a New York building to a color-changing cup and a plush and blanket set. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1000054123-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1000054123.jpg)The collection covers popcorn buckets, drink cups, and a blanket, all built around the film’s neighborhood hero theme. The two headline pieces are: - 130oz Building Popcorn Bucket for $28.99, styled after a New York deli storefront with Spider-Man scaling the side - 130oz Popcorn Bucket with Web Lid for $22.99, a blue web patterned bucket topped with a clear molded lid. For drinkware, Marcus is offering: - 32oz Molded Textured Bottle for $19.99, shaped like Spider-Man’s mask - 32oz Color Changing Totem Cup for $14.99 that shifts from white to red as it gets cold. - 32oz IML Character Cup for $14.99 with a Spider-Man figure perched on the lid. - 65oz/24oz Web Shooter Snack and Drink Container for $49.99, a two-piece set pairing a web shooter shaped popcorn bucket with a detachable wrist-mounted drink cup. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1000054124-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1000054124.jpg)Rounding things out is a Blanket and Spider-Man Plush Set for $39.99, which bundles a 40 by 50 inch web patterned microfibre blanket with a 6 inch plush figure. Prices: - 130oz Building Popcorn Bucket, $28.99. - 130oz Popcorn Bucket with Web Lid, $22.99. - 32oz Molded Textured Bottle, $19.99. - 65oz/24oz Web Shooter Snack and Drink Container, $49.99. - Blanket and Spider-Man Plush Set, $39.99. - 32oz Color Changing Totem Cup, $14.99. - 32oz IML Character Cup, $14.99. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1000054125-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1000054125.jpg)Where to Order: All seven items are listed on the [Spider-Man: Brand New Day collection page at Marcus Theatres’ online shop](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/collections/spider-man-brand-new-day). For everything else we have tracked on this year’s theater exclusive popcorn buckets, check our Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Hallmark Media has launched Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Towns Contest, inviting communities across the country to nominate themselves for a shot at being named one of 25 official Hallmark Christmas Towns, with one grand prize winner earning a spot in an original Hallmark movie. ![Hallmark Merriest Christmas Towns Contest: How to Nominate Your Town](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Merriest-Christmas-Towns-Contest_-How-to-Nominate-Your-Town-1600x857.jpg)Nominations opened July 1 and run through August 10, 2026. Hallmark says it is looking for towns that capture its signature blend of warmth, connection, community spirit, holiday tradition, neighborhood charm, and goodwill; basically the wreath-lined main streets and cozy storefronts fans have been calling “Hallmark towns” for years, now made official. Full contest details and the nomination form are live at [**hallmarkchannel.com/merriest**](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/merriest). The 25 winning towns will each receive an official seal and promotional assets to celebrate the designation. The grand prize goes a step further, with that town earning a featured spot in a future Hallmark original movie. It is a real, tangible payoff for whichever community wins, not just a badge for the town website. This contest is also the opening move in something bigger. Hallmark Channel is celebrating its 25th birthday this year with a months-long tribute to fans, and the Merriest Christmas Towns Contest kicks that celebration off. Hallmark Media president Darren Abbott framed it as a thank-you to the network’s fanbase and the towns that embody the brand’s core values, especially heading into the holiday season. Fantasy Land News is already covering the 25th birthday celebration in depth, including [Hallmark Channel’s 25th Birthday](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/07/hallmark-channel-25th-birthday-nyc-event/) event at 92NY in New York City on August 4. Our take: if your town leans into the holidays the way plenty of small towns do, this is worth the ten minutes it takes to nominate it. Hallmark has been building out real-world fan touchpoints all year, like the [Hallmark Christmas Experience](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/12/hallmark-christmas-experience-2026-kansas-city/ "Hallmark Christmas Experience 2026 Full Star Lineup Is Here — Tickets On Sale May 14 With Early Bird Pricing") in Kansas City, and this contest fits right into that pattern of turning the on-screen Hallmark aesthetic into something fans can actually visit and be part of. A movie filmed in your own town is the kind of prize that turns casual viewers into lifelong fans of a place. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) **Categories:** Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Hallmark Merriest Christmas Towns Contest --- ### [The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen Greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/08/the-cheetah-girls-next-gen-greenlit-for-disney-channel-and-disney/) **Published:** July 8, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** The Cheetah Girls are officially getting a new generation. Disney announced on July 8 that “The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen” has been greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+, bringing back Raven-Symoné as Galleria and Adrienne Bailon as Chanel alongside an all new cast of young stars, with production set to begin this month in South Africa. ![The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen Greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/‘THE-CHEETAH-GIRLS_-NEXT-GEN-IS-READY-TO-TAKE-CENTER-STAGE-IN-AFRICA-WITH-OFFICIAL-GREENLIGHT-FOR-D-1600x900.jpg)Executive producers Debra Martin Chase and Raven-Symoné are steering the new installment, with Lynn Whitfield and Lori Alter reprising their roles as Dorothea and Juanita. Sabrina Bryan returns for a special appearance as Dorinda, and Sophia Bush joins the cast in a supporting role as Jennifré. The music driven film is directed and co-produced by Bille Woodruff, known for his work on Bridgerton, and written by Kara Holden, Sarah Watson, and Deborah Swisher. The new generation of Cheetah Girls includes Leah Sava Jeffries, known for Percy Jackson and the Olympians, as Galleria’s daughter Faith. Carmen Sanchez plays Chanel’s sister Dior, Kaileen Chang plays Ruby, and Sophie Lennon plays Brooklyn. South African newcomer Kamogelo Ramashala, discovered through Disney’s global open casting call, rounds out the group as Kendi. The story follows Galleria and Chanel as they travel to Africa with Faith and her three friends to volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary. Along the way the girls test their friendship, find their voice, and discover the Cheetah spirit as they work to save the preserve and ultimately take the stage as the new Cheetah Girls. Disney Kids and Family president Ayo Davis said the franchise’s message about friendship and empowering young people to use their voice still resonates today, and that this new cast allows that legacy to continue for a new generation of kids and families. The original Cheetah Girls trilogy remains one of the most beloved Disney Channel Original Movie franchises ever made. All three are streaming now on Disney+ as part of the Throwbacks Collection. You can watch [The Cheetah Girls](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-1f8efb78-6923-4c17-9d8c-c7e7a5e2c481), [The Cheetah Girls 2](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-ef389e5c-1d38-4b9b-9b69-7603c6829511), and [The Cheetah Girls: One World](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-6a6f80e3-ca9f-4560-80a6-b0d4f95d0f54) all on Disney+ right now to catch up before Next Gen arrives. ## The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen Greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+ Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=The%20Cheetah%20Girls%3A%20Next%20Gen%20Greenlit%20for%20Disney%20Channel%20and%20Disney%2B&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=The%20Cheetah%20Girls%3A%20Next%20Gen%20Greenlit%20for%20Disney%20Channel%20and%20Disney%2B "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney+, Entertainment **Tags:** The Cheetah Girls Disney+, The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen --- ### [Disney Releases Summer Book Guide for Every Type of Parkgoer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/08/disney-parks-summer-reading-list-travel-personality-2026/) **Published:** July 8, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney Consumer Products just released a summer reading guide sorted by Disney Parks travel personality. Whether you’re a rope dropper, a pool day regular, or somewhere in between, there’s a book list built for you.** The guide, shared on the Disney Parks Blog, breaks readers into six categories based on how they actually vacation, then pairs each one with a handful of titles to pack for the trip. ![Disney Releases Summer Book Guide for Every Type of Parkgoer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Releases-Summer-Book-Guide-for-Every-Type-of-Parkgoer-1600x900.jpg)## The Rope Dropper For guests who are first in line at park open and still have energy for fireworks at night, Disney recommends the [Disney Parks Little Golden Book Collection](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775942/disney-parks-little-golden-book-collection-by-golden-books-illustrated-by-the-disney-storybook-art-team/), [Birnbaum’s 2025-2026 Walt Disney World](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803311/birnbaums-20252026-walt-disney-world-by-birnbaum-guides/), [Birnbaum’s 2025-2026 Disneyland](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803310/birnbaums-20252026-disneyland-resort-by-birnbaum-guides/), and [100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime](https://books.disney.com/book/100-disney-adventures-of-a-lifetime/). ![Disney Releases Summer Book Guide for Every Type of Parkgoer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-DCP-What-to-Read-Disney-Parks-3-1728x1080-1-1440x900.jpg)## The Guest Who Booked Their Dining Reservation Before Their Hotel For the foodies planning entire park days around a reservation, the list includes [Winnie the Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood Cookbook](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0FCDB5WBJ?tag=simonsayscom), [Moana: The Official Cookbook](https://insighteditions.com/products/disney-moana-the-official-cookbook?srsltid=AfmBOooCudiIbe16_bLV0mNLMZOkxCWMQnZEGGpa3EVZY59CqrxAhgkm), [Star Wars: Galactic Drinks](https://insighteditions.com/products/star-wars-galactic-drinks?srsltid=AfmBOopCU9WmQKAJXlZAokknW4KFdjX1BDs3xGYlJIX2zAaxAOR6DEAl), and [The Golden Girls Cookbook](https://books.disney.com/book/the-golden-girls-cookbook-2/). ![Disney Releases Summer Book Guide for Every Type of Parkgoer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-DCP-What-to-Read-Disney-Parks-1-1600x900.jpg)## The Resort Pool Regular For guests who build in slow mornings and afternoon pool breaks, the poolside picks are [When We Had Summer](https://books.disney.com/book/when-we-had-summer/), [The Ruins Beneath Us](https://books.disney.com/book/the-ruins-beneath-us/), [Kiss the Girl](https://books.disney.com/book/kiss-the-girl-2/), and [Here Beside the Rising Tide](https://books.disney.com/book/here-beside-the-rising-tide/). ![Disney Releases Summer Book Guide for Every Type of Parkgoer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-DCP-What-to-Read-Disney-Parks-2-1536x1025-1-1349x900.jpg)## The First-Time Family For families experiencing the parks for the first time, Disney recommends [Disney Baby: Winnie the Pooh Makes a Friend!](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/812729/winnie-the-pooh-makes-a-friend-disney-baby-by-rh-disney-illustrated-by-the-disney-storybook-art-team/), [Lilibet Makes a Friend](https://books.disney.com/book/lilibet-makes-a-friend/), and [Norman and the Smell of Adventure](https://books.disney.com/book/norman-and-the-smell-of-adventure/). Families with older kids chasing the newest Pixar release will also want to bookmark our coverage of the [new Toy Story 5 books coming from Disney Publishing this year](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/17/toy-story-5-books-disney-publishing-2026/), which pair well with a first Disney trip built around Pixar favorites. ![Disney Releases Summer Book Guide for Every Type of Parkgoer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-DCP-What-to-Read-Disney-Parks-4-1536x1025-1-1349x900.jpg)## The Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Traveler For guests who know exactly where to find blue milk, the picks include [Star Wars: Galactic Adventures](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/813449/star-wars-galactic-adventures-storybook-collection-by-random-house-illustrated-by-random-house/), [Star Wars: Legacy](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/778550/star-wars-legacy-by-madeleine-roux/), [Star Wars Icons: Vader](https://insighteditions.com/products/star-wars-icons-darth-vader?srsltid=AfmBOopzX822Jof6p8YxK1SNXq6vQVU3f84PZm01pVAVZLhIxyyTjFsw), and [William Shakespeare’s Star Wars: The Mandalorian of Nevarro](https://insighteditions.com/products/william-shakespeare-s-star-wars-the-mandalorian-of-nevarro). ## The Disney Adult For the guest with strong opinions about Main Street music loops and their favorite resort lobby, the list closes out with [Wings of Starlight](https://books.disney.com/book/wings-of-starlight/), [Worth Fighting For](https://books.disney.com/book/worth-fighting-for-2/), [Rootbound: A Tangled Novel](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/823567/rootbound-a-tangled-novel-by-margaret-owen/), and [Twisted Tales: Adventure Is Out There](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/799385/adventure-is-out-there-by-liz-braswell/). If your shelf already leans toward Disney’s more mature graphic novel side, don’t miss our earlier coverage of [The Owl House graphic novel The Long Lived King from Dana Terrace](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/13/disney-books-announces-new-the-owl-house-graphic-novel-the-long-lived-king-by-dana-terrace/), another strong pick for this crowd. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-DCP-What-to-Read-Disney-Parks-6-1600x900.jpg)**Our Take:** Sorting a reading list by vacation personality instead of just age group or genre is a fun way to get people looking at titles they might otherwise scroll past. The Resort Pool Regular and Disney Adult categories stand out as the strongest picks here, since they lean into original Disney fiction rather than just tie-in guidebooks. This is exactly the kind of list worth screenshotting before your next trip, since half of these are easy to miss browsing a bookstore shelf on their own. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Potrock’s Disney career began in 1995, when he helped launch Disney Cruise Line, an industry the company had never entered before. From there his path took him through ESPN Wide World of Sports, Disney Vacation Club, and Disney Consumer Products, before he was named president of Disneyland Resort, a role he held through what he described as some of the resort’s hardest days and some of its best. Most recently, Potrock stood up Disney’s Major Events Integration team, where he helped shape the company’s commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, its first Super Bowl hosting role in 20 years, and early preparations for Mickey Mouse’s 100th anniversary celebration. ![Ken Potrock Announces Retirement From The Walt Disney Company After 32 Years](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ken-Potrock-Announces-Retirement-From-The-Walt-Disney-Company-After-32-Years-1600x898.jpg)In his announcement, Potrock credited the people he worked alongside throughout his career, saying every chapter was built by people who cared more than they had to. He said he plans to travel with his wife Susanne after February, spend more time with his two sons, and is even considering enrolling at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, joking that his first job selling Gallo wine may have been telling him something all along. **Our Take:** Potrock’s fingerprints are on an unusually wide swath of the Disney experience, from the cruise line’s earliest days to leading Disneyland Resort through the pandemic and its recovery. Choosing to stay through Super Bowl LXI before stepping away says a lot about how he’s approached the job the whole way through. We’ll be watching for word on who takes over Major Events Integration as Disney’s 250th anniversary and Super Bowl plans move forward. ## Ken Potrock Announces Retirement From The Walt Disney Company After 32 Years For more Disney leadership and company news, keep checking back with FLN. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The lineup includes Alison Sweeney, Andie MacDowell, Andrew Walker, Ashley Williams, Autumn Reeser, Barbara Niven, [Benjamin Ayres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/hallmark-star-benjamin-ayres-talked-to-us-about-hope-valley-1874/ "Hallmark Star Benjamin Ayres Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874"), B.J. Britt, Erin Cahill, Heather Hemmens, Holly Robinson Peete, Jonathan Bennett, Kimberley Sustad, [Lacey Chabert](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/06/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-sneak-peek/ "Hallmark and Disney Share New Holiday Ever After Sneak Peek at Echo Lake"), Marilu Henner, Niall Matter, Nikki DeLoach, Scott Michael Foster, Tamera Mowry Housley, Tyler Hynes, Wes Brown, and more. ![Lacey Chabert, Tyler Hynes, More Join Hallmark's 25th Birthday Celebration in NYC](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lacey-Chabert-Tyler-Hynes-More-Join-Hallmarks-25th-Birthday-Celebration-in-NYC-3-1600x900.jpg)The event, hosted in collaboration with Hallmark Media, will feature conversations moderated by PEOPLE’s Breanne Heldman, with stars sharing behind-the-scenes stories and revisiting some of the network’s most memorable moments from the past 25 years. Attendees will also get an exclusive first look at the upcoming Hallmark+ limited series Paris Is Always a Good Idea, starring Lacey Chabert and Scott Michael Foster. **[In-person tickets](https://www.92ny.org/event/hallmark-channel-s-25th-birthday?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio)** start at $45, and for fans who can’t make it to New York, the celebration will also be available to **[stream](https://www.92ny.org/event/hallmark-channel-s-25th-birthday?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio)** starting at $25, so no one has to miss out on the milestone night. Obviously we wouldn’t miss out on this event! We’re heading up to NYC for this one ourselves. We managed to grab two tickets, and we’re flying up from Florida to be there in person for what sounds like an unforgettable night celebrating everything Hallmark has built over the last 25 years. We’ll have full coverage from the event, including our take on the **[Paris Is Always a Good Idea preview](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/22/lacey-chaberts-paris-is-always-a-good-idea-premieres-july-30-on-hallmark-plus/ "Lacey Chabert’s Paris Is Always a Good Idea Premieres July 30 on Hallmark Plus")**, so stay tuned. Hallmark Channel has spent a quarter century building a loyal audience around heartfelt storytelling and feel-good entertainment, and this celebration brings together the faces that made it happen. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Originally scheduled for an April 2027 release, Star Wars officially confirmed today that “Star Wars: A New Hope” will return to theaters on February 19, 2027. In a post earlier today from the official Star Wars Account, “[**Star Wars**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/04/17/just-announced-star-wars-starfighter-coming-to-theaters-in-2027/ "Just Announced! Star Wars: Starfighter Coming to Theaters in 2027") celebrates 50 years of a galaxy far, far away when Star Wars: A New Hope returns to theaters February 19, 2027. Tap the link in our bio to read more. *Updated July 7, 2026:* Lucasfilm Announces [Star Wars: The Experience 50th Anniversary Museum Exhibition](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/07/star-wars-the-experience-franklin-institute-2027/) ![Star Wars: A New Hope Blasts Back to Theaters February 2027 for 50th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Star-Wars-A-New-Hope-Returns-to-Theaters-February-19-2027.jpg)On February 19, 2027, we’ll celebrate the 50th anniversary of *Star Wars* with a re-release of the 1977 original back for a limited time, in theaters everywhere. Part of Lucasfilm’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration, a newly restored version of the classic *Star Wars* (1977) theatrical release — later renamed *Star Wars: A New Hope —* will play in theaters for a limited time. Switch on your targeting computer and keep your eyes on **[StarWars.com](https://www.starwars.com/news)** for more details, including when and where to buy tickets to this once-in-a-generation event. Experience the classic *Star Wars* film with a theatrical re-release beginning in April of 2027. What can happen in a year? We dont know, but the Force will be with us… Always! Which means together we will all learn what is coming all year long, starting in 2027. It must be big if they are starting the announcements in August of 2025! Here is the official wording from Star Wars: The original post is below: “**On April 30th, 2027, we’ll celebrate the 50th anniversary of *Star Wars* with a re-release of the 1977 classic back for a limited time, in theaters everywhere. Part of Lucasfilm’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration, *Star Wars: A New Hope* will play in theaters over the May the 4th holiday, also known as *Star Wars* Day. 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Confirmed pieces include Darth Maul’s lightsaber hilt, Darth Vader’s armor, a full-sized speeder bike, original props from Andor, and fan-favorite characters like Grogu, R2-D2, and C-3PO. Created in collaboration with MDSX, Lucasfilm, and Disney Consumer Products, the galleries will use RFID-powered technology to personalize the experience for each guest as they move through interconnected sections built around sound design, costuming, fan art, and gaming. Fans attending San Diego Comic-Con this month get the first real look behind the scenes. A panel titled The Making of Star Wars: The Experience is set for Friday, July 24, from 4 to 5 p.m. PT in Room 7AB, moderated by Ashley Eckstein and featuring creative leads from Lucasfilm, The Franklin Institute, and MDSX. Expect the first gallery renderings and details on how the team balanced cinematic authenticity with museum-style exhibition design. Tickets go on sale in November for ***[Star Wars: The Experience](https://fi.edu/en/exhibits-and-experiences/star-wars-experience)*** Philadelphia’s debut. This exhibition isn’t the only major 50th anniversary milestone landing that month. As we [reported back in December](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/05/star-wars-a-new-hope-blasts-back-to-theaters-february-2027-for-50th-anniversary/), *Star Wars: A New Hope* is also blasting back to theaters on February 19, 2027, with a newly restored version of the 1977 original playing in theaters for a limited time as part of Lucasfilm’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration. The re-release date moved up from an originally planned April 2027 window tied to May the 4th, meaning fans now get the theatrical return well ahead of the summer celebrations. Between the theatrical re-release opening February 19 and Star Wars: The Experience opening in Philadelphia on February 13, fans have back-to-back reasons to celebrate the franchise’s 50th anniversary right at the start of 2027, well before Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles picks things up again in April. ![Lucasfilm Announces Star Wars: The Experience 50th Anniversary Museum Exhibition](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Star-Wars_-A-New-Hope-Returns-to-Theaters-for-50th-Anniversary-2027.jpg)**Our Take:** Seventy-plus screen-used artifacts under one roof, several never shown before, is the kind of announcement that gets even casual fans thinking about a trip to Philadelphia. What stands out most is the five year North American tour attached to this, since it means guests who can’t make it to the Franklin Institute in 2027 will likely get a shot somewhere closer to home eventually. Pairing the exhibition with A New Hope returning to cinemas the same month is the kind of one-two punch that makes February 2027 an essential month for any lifelong fan. We’ll be at SDCC coverage watching for those first renderings, and we’ll have the exhibition details as tickets get closer to going on sale in November. ## Lucasfilm Announces Star Wars: The Experience 50th Anniversary Museum Exhibition ## FAQ **When does Star Wars: The Experience open?** It opens at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia on February 13, 2027, and runs through September 6, 2027. **What artifacts are included in the exhibition?** More than 70 artifacts, including Darth Maul’s lightsaber hilt, Darth Vader’s armor, a full-sized speeder bike, original Andor props, and characters like Grogu, R2-D2, and C-3PO. **Will Star Wars: The Experience travel after Philadelphia?** Yes, following its Philadelphia premiere the exhibition begins a five year tour across North America. **When do tickets go on sale?** Tickets go on sale in November 2026. **Is there a San Diego Comic-Con panel for this exhibition?** Yes, The Making of Star Wars: The Experience panel is set for Friday, July 24, 2026, from 4 to 5 p.m. PT in Room 7AB. **Why is this exhibition happening now?** It’s part of the Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration, marking 50 years since the original 1977 film launched the Skywalker Saga. **Is the original Star Wars returning to theaters too?** Yes, *Star Wars: A New Hope* returns to theaters February 19, 2027, in a newly restored version of the 1977 original, as part of Lucasfilm’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Guests holding a ticket can also arrive as early as 7 p.m. on event nights to enjoy the park before Universal Nights officially begins at 9, which means early arrivals get a head start on rides and a look at **[Universal Celestial Goodnight](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/15/universal-epic-universe-debuts-nighttime-spectacular-universal-celestial-goodnight-starting-july-7/ "Universal Epic Universe Debuts Nighttime Spectacular “Universal Celestial Goodnight” Starting July 7")**, the new nighttime spectacular that just debuted at Celestial Park, before the after-hours portion kicks off. Tickets go on sale August 13, starting at $179.99 plus tax per person. Universal says more details, including what exactly will be open and any character or entertainment specifics, are coming in the weeks ahead. **Our Take:** This is the one to circle on the calendar if you’ve been wanting Epic Universe with a fraction of the crowds. Limited capacity after-hours events at Universal Orlando and Islands of Adventure have historically sold out, and with only two dates announced so far for a park this in-demand, we’d expect August 13 to move fast once tickets go live. We’ll be watching for the full list of what’s included as Universal shares more in the coming weeks. For more on Universal Nights and Epic Universe as details are announced, keep checking back with FLN. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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We already broke down the [full 17-item merchandise collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-merchandise-loungefly-vera-bradley-corkcicle-spirit-jersey/) spanning Loungefly, Vera Bradley, Corkcicle and more, but the Loungefly pieces deserve their own moment, since this is where Minnie Mouse fans and Loungefly collectors are going to spend the most time deciding what to add to cart. Updated July 2, 2026: Hallmark Channel ‘**[Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-trailer/)**‘ Trailer Released. Hallmark and Disney Share New Holiday Ever After **[Sneak Peek at Echo Lake](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/06/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-sneak-peek/)** ![Loungefly Hallmark X Disney Parks 'Holiday Ever After' Minnie Mouse Backpack, Ears, and Pins](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Parks-Hallmark-Holiday-Ever-After-Loungefly-1600x900.jpg)Four items make up the Loungefly side of the collection, all built around Minnie’s red ears and bow set against a pink and green toile print covered in illustrated Disney Parks attractions. The **Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack** is $80 and is a true mini bag at 2.25 by 3 by 1.25 inches, with a front zip pocket trimmed in gold molded rivets, two side slip pockets, adjustable straps and a top carry handle. The **Minnie Mouse Bag Charm** is $19.99 and is a miniature version of the backpack made to clip onto a bigger bag with a metal keychain and lobster clasp. The **Minnie Mouse Ears Headband** is $34.99, a metallic red faux leather headband with a removable 3D bow. Rounding things out is the **Loungefly Mystery Pin** at $11.99, a blind box enamel pin with six possible Mickey and Minnie holiday designs, including a park bench scene and the Disney castle. - *Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True* Loungefly Minnie Mouse Bag Charm, **$19.99** - *Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True* Loungefly Mystery Pin, **$11.99** - *Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True* Loungefly Minnie Mouse Ears Headband, removable 3D bow, **$34.99** - *Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True* Loungefly Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack, **$80** The mini backpack in particular tends to be the item that moves fastest in any Loungefly collaboration, based on how quickly similar Disney Parks Loungefly mini backpacks have sold out in the past. If you only have room in your budget for one piece from the entire Holiday Ever After collection, this is the corner of it worth watching closest. All four items are currently listed as “Coming soon, Available in October” on **[Hallmark.com](https://www.hallmark.com/holiday-ever-after-movie/)**, with no exact date confirmed yet. Based on past Hallmark and Disney collaborations, we expect these to also show up at Disney Parks retail locations and Disney Springs once they launch, in addition to Hallmark.com and Hallmark stores. We will update this article the moment Hallmark confirms an exact release date. For the full collection including Vera Bradley, Corkcicle and apparel, read our [complete Holiday Ever After merchandise breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-merchandise-loungefly-vera-bradley-corkcicle-spirit-jersey/), and visit our [Hallmark hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) for everything else Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+. 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Hallmark Channel is showing sneak peeks all month long during Christmas In July. Just last week, Hallmark Channel and Disney released the [first trailer of the movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-trailer/), which stars Lacey Chabert as Lindsey and Philip, played by Travis Van Winkle. This sneak peek of Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True shows the two leads in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Echo Lake. We also get a sneak peek at some special Minnie Ears that we hope will be for sale at the parks this holiday season. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Holiday-Ever-After_-A-Disney-World-Wish-Come-True-Sneak-Peek-Released-1600x898.jpg)The pair is discussing getting a “special” ornament, which we would hope matches the Mickey Red ornament that will be for sale on Hallmark.com. The pair is joined by Richard Kind, Christy Carlson-Romano, Taegen Burns, Asher Alexander, and Bryce Durfee, who make a great Beauty and the Beast quote: “Is it just me, or…” “…There may be something there that wasn’t there before.” You can watch the sneak peek below! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-06-143129.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-06-143101.png)Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True is the first-ever Hallmark and Disney Parks movie collaboration. Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True will premiere later this year during Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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When Mickey tells him to smile more, Goodell laughs it off with, “OK, I’ll try it your way, thanks Mickey.” ![Roger Goodell, Mickey Mouse Video Teases Disney-NFL Fanatics Fest Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Roger-Goodell-Mickey-Mouse-Video-Teases-Disney-NFL-Fanatics-Fest-Event-1600x896.jpg)The video sets the stage for a bigger partnership between [Disney, the NFL](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/09/were-going-disney-and-espn-kick-off-super-bowl-lxi-campaign/ "‘We’re Going’ Disney and ESPN Kick-off Super Bowl LXI Campaign"), and Champion at this year’s Fanatics Fest NYC, a four-day sports fan festival running July 16 through 19 at the Javits Center in New York City. On opening day, Thursday, July 16, Goodell and sports journalist Taylor Rooks will host an event that Disney says will reimagine a beloved sports tradition through, in their words, an unmistakably Disney lens. Disney hasn’t detailed exactly what that tradition is yet, so we’ll be watching for more specifics as the event gets closer. Throughout the full run of Fanatics Fest, attendees can also visit the Disney Fan Zone, which **[Disney Consumer Products](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/)** describes as a space featuring exclusive merchandise and surprise-and-delight Disney moments mixed in with the sports fan experience. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DadDq6-hDy3/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) **Our Take:** This is a fun, low-stakes crossover that plays well for both fan bases, and putting Goodell and Mickey Mouse together in one clip is a smart way to get people talking before the event even happens. We’d tell a friend to keep an eye on this one if you’re headed to Fanatics Fest NYC, since Disney tends to bring genuine surprises to these fan zone activations rather than just slapping a logo on a booth. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Even after Magic Kingdom’s official 11 p.m. closing time, guests kept queuing up for one final spin through the Carousel before it disappeared for the next year or so. Disney confirmed the attraction became temporarily unavailable starting July 6, 2026, with a target reopening sometime in 2027. This marks the biggest change to **[Carousel of Progress](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/carousel-of-progress-update-walt-disney-animatronic-new-scenes/ "Walt Disney Is Coming to Carousel of Progress, and Every Scene Is Getting a Full Overhaul")** since its last major update back in 1994, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most significant refurbishments in the attraction’s 60-year history. ![Disney World's Carousel of Progress Shuts Down Until 2027](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carousel-of-Progress-Disney-World-1600x900.jpg)The refresh will finally bring Walt Disney himself into the show as an Audio-Animatronics figure, placed in an opening scene inspired by the 1964 special where Walt first introduced the Carousel of Progress concept. From there, Imagineers are updating every act to new time periods that carry more personal resonance for today’s guests. Act One moves to 1969 for the moon landing. Act Two jumps to Halloween night in 1985, with Sarah taking the spotlight for the first time. Act Three lands on New Year’s Eve 1999, as the family rings in the millennium with the internet reshaping their world. The finale pushes into a possible future, imagining a home with a helpful robot and space travel, inspired by original concept art from Disney Legend John Hench. Through it all, “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” stays in place as the show’s anthem, and Disney says the physical props, backdrops, and practical effects will remain true to each era being depicted. **Our Take:** Something is fitting about a huge line forming for Carousel of Progress after hours on its last night. This is a slow-paced, sit-down attraction that doesn’t always get the hype of a big thrill ride, but it means something to generations of Disney fans, us included, who grew up watching that family move through the decades. A year-long wait is a long time, but bringing Walt into his own attraction and updating the eras to ones guests actually remember living through sounds like the right call. We’ll be watching for construction updates and any reopening date news as 2027 gets closer. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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From the current voice of Minnie Mouse to Muppets royalty to Star Wars performers, there is something for nearly every kind of Disney and pop culture fan at this year’s event.** We were part of the House of Mouse Expo community back in 2024, and we will be on hand again this year. If you’re planning to attend, keep an eye out for us. Not only is Fantasy Land News a Sponsor, but Greg will be the MC for the showroom floor, and you will hear his voice all weekend. ![The Disney Fan Convention Near Walt Disney World Just Got a Dream Guest List](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/House-of-Mouse-Expo-2026-1600x900.jpg)The House of Mouse Expo was created by the team behind The Main Street Mouse, Scott & Michele Atwood, and has grown steadily into one of the most fan-focused Disney events of the year. The Wyndham Lake Buena Vista sits right within the Walt Disney World Resort area and directly across from Disney Springs, which means the magic extends well beyond the convention floor. Tickets are available now at [**HouseOfMouseExpo.com**](https://www.HouseOfMouseExpo.com), and celebrity guest experiences can sell out, so early purchasing is strongly encouraged. Here is every guest announced for House of Mouse Expo 2026. ## Kaitlyn Robrock, the Current Voice of Minnie Mouse ![Kaitlyn Robrock, the Current Voice of Minnie Mouse](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Kaitlyn-Robrock-900x900.jpg)Kaitlyn Robrock became the official voice of Minnie Mouse in 2019 after the passing of longtime voice actress Russi Taylor, and she has carried that legacy forward across projects including The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse, Minnie’s Bow-Toons, and Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas. Before stepping into one of the most iconic roles in animation, Robrock built a diverse voice acting career with credits in Aggretsuko, ThunderCats Roar, and additional voices in Frozen II. She also has a deep personal connection to Disney, having worked at the Disneyland Resort and contributed voice work heard in Disney parks around the world. ## Steve Whitmire, the Voice and Performer of Kermit the Frog ![Steve Whitmire, the Voice and Performer of Kermit the Frog](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NeS8fYug-900x900.jpeg)Steve Whitmire is a legend in the world of puppetry. Following the passing of Jim Henson, Whitmire took on the responsibility of performing Kermit the Frog and helped carry forward one of the most beloved characters in entertainment history. His decades of work through The Jim Henson Company also includes fan-favorite characters Rizzo the Rat and Bean Bunny. Getting the chance to meet someone who literally kept Kermit alive for a generation of fans is something rare, and House of Mouse Expo is making that possible this summer. ## Noel MacNeal, the Bear from Bear in the Big Blue House ![Noel MacNeal, the Bear from Bear in the Big Blue House](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Noel-MacNeal-900x900.jpg)Noel MacNeal is best known for his role as Bear in Bear in the Big Blue House, the beloved Disney-era children’s series that continues to hold a special place in the hearts of anyone who grew up watching it. MacNeal’s career has taken him through collaborations with The Jim Henson Company and Sesame Workshop, with contributions to Sesame Street, The Muppets, and dozens of other television and film projects. This event will be a genuine treat for fans who grew up with Bear. ## Emily Swallow, The Armorer from The Mandalorian ![Emily Swallow, The Armorer from The Mandalorian](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Emily-Swallow-900x900.jpg)Emily Swallow has become one of the most recognizable faces in the Star Wars universe through her portrayal of The Armorer in The Mandalorian on Disney+. Her character serves as the mysterious and wise leader of the Mandalorian covert and has been a central presence across multiple seasons of the show. Swallow’s screen work also includes a memorable run as Amara, also known as The Darkness, on Supernatural, along with appearances in The Mentalist, NCIS, Castle, The Good Wife, and How to Get Away with Murder. Star Wars fans attending House of Mouse Expo will not want to miss her panels. ## Chris Bartlett, Droid Performer from The Mandalorian ![Chris Bartlett, Droid Performer from The Mandalorian](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Chris-Bartlett-900x900.jpg)Chris Bartlett is another Mandalorian connection at this year’s event. Bartlett is known for portraying the fan-favorite droid Q9-0, also known as Zero, the bounty hunter droid featured in the show’s first season. His background in puppetry, physical acting, and creature performance has made him a valuable part of productions that rely on practical effects and character work inside the Star Wars universe. His behind-the-scenes stories from set are a big part of why fans love meeting him at conventions. ## Daniel Logan, Young Boba Fett from Star Wars: Episode II ![Daniel Logan, Young Boba Fett from Star Wars: Episode II](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Daniel-Logan-900x900.jpg)Daniel Logan is a New Zealand actor who portrayed young Boba Fett in Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones, giving audiences a glimpse into the origins of one of the galaxy’s most legendary bounty hunters. Logan later reprised the role in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, voicing Boba Fett across multiple episodes of the animated series. He is known for his genuine enthusiasm for fans at conventions and brings real energy to panels and meet-and-greets. ## Olivia Olson, the Voice of Marceline from Adventure Time ![Olivia Olson, the Voice of Marceline from Adventure Time](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Olivia-Olson-900x900.jpg)Olivia Olson is widely recognized as the voice of Marceline the Vampire Queen in Adventure Time, where her powerful singing voice and memorable performances made the character a genuine fan phenomenon. Disney fans will also know her as the voice of Vanessa, Ursula’s human alter ego, in Descendants: Wicked World. Olson first captured audiences’ attention as a child when she appeared in the holiday film Love Actually. Her dynamic personality and musical talent have made her one of the most popular convention guests in the animation community. ## John O’Hurley, Voice of King Nova and Roger Doofenshmirtz ![John O'Hurley, Voice of King Nova and Roger Doofenshmirtz](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/John-OHurley-900x900.jpg)John O’Hurley is a veteran actor and voice performer known to Seinfeld fans as J. Peterman, the eccentric catalog executive who became one of the show’s most beloved recurring characters. Disney and animation fans will recognize his voice from two memorable roles: King Nova in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command and Roger Doofenshmirtz, the successful older brother of Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz, in Phineas and Ferb. O’Hurley also voiced King Neptune in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie and has hosted multiple seasons of Family Feud. He is a multi-talented performer with a career worth celebrating. ## Jenna von Oy, the Voice of Stacey in A Goofy Movie ![Jenna von Oy, the Voice of Stacey in A Goofy Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Jenna-von-Oy-900x900.jpg)Jenna von Oy is beloved by fans of the 1990s for her breakout role as Six LeMeure on the NBC sitcom Blossom and later as Stevie Van Lowe on The Parkers. Disney fans have a very specific reason to be excited: von Oy voiced Stacey in A Goofy Movie, the 1995 animated film that has grown into a genuine cult classic over the decades. Beyond acting, von Oy is an accomplished author and producer, currently working on Pull Up a Chair, a chef-driven series highlighting MICHELIN-recognized chefs across the American South, and The Cassandra Project, a film trilogy making its way through the festival circuit. ## Alkaio Thiele, Star of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and Voice of Spider-Man ![Alkaio Thiele, Star of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and Voice of Spider-Man](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Alkaio-Thiele-900x900.jpg)Alkaio Thiele is one of the most exciting young talents working in Disney right now. He stars as Roman Russo in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and voices Peter Parker in Spidey and His Amazing Friends on Disney Junior. His voice work also includes Mega Man in Secret Level, Gumball Watterson in The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball on Hulu, and Janner Wingfeather in The Wingfeather Saga. Thiele brings a lot of range for someone still early in his career, and fans of both the Disney Channel and Marvel animation will want to catch him at this event. ## The Lawrence Brothers: Joey, Matthew, and Andrew ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Matthew-Lawrence-900x900.jpg)![The Lawrence Brothers: Joey, Matthew, and Andrew](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Lawrence-Brothers-900x900.jpg)Joey, Matthew, and Andrew Lawrence will all three be at House of Mouse Expo 2026, which is a genuinely rare opportunity for fans who grew up watching them. Joey Lawrence is best known for Blossom and starred alongside Andrew in the Disney Channel Original Movies Horse Sense and Jumping Ship. Matthew Lawrence brought his character Jack Hunter to life in Boy Meets World and appeared in Mrs. Doubtfire. Andrew Lawrence, in addition to the Disney Channel films, voiced T.J. Detweiler in Disney’s animated series Recess, a staple of One Saturday Morning programming that holds up beautifully. Having all three brothers together at a Disney fan event is a special thing. ## Our Take House of Mouse Expo keeps raising the bar, and this year’s lineup reflects how much the event has grown. What stands out about this guest list is the range: you have the living legacy of the Muppets through Steve Whitmire and Noel MacNeal, Kaitlyn Robrock, serious Star Wars depth with Emily Swallow, Chris Bartlett, and Daniel Logan, and a wave of 90s Disney Channel and animation nostalgia through the Lawrence Brothers, Jenna von Oy, and John O’Hurley. Fantasy Land News was proud to be part of this event in 2024, and we are looking forward to being back this summer. Come find us. ![View from the Podcast Stage House of Mouse Expo 2024](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20240302_104204-1600x900.jpg) Tickets for House of Mouse Expo 2026 are on sale now at [HouseOfMouseExpo.com](https://www.HouseOfMouseExpo.com). For more Disney events and coverage, visit our [Walt Disney World hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/walt-disney-world/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). **Book Your Room Now!!** **[WYNDHAM LAKE BUENA VISTA GARDEN](https://houseofmouseexpo.com/venue/)** – Starting at: $95 WYNDHAM LAKE BUENA VISTA – Starting at $ 119 ## House of Mouse Expo 2026 Returns to Disney Springs Area July 31 to August 2 ## Frequently Asked Questions About House of Mouse Expo 2026 **When is House of Mouse Expo 2026?** House of Mouse Expo 2026 takes place July 31 through August 2, 2026. **Where is House of Mouse Expo 2026 located?** The event is held at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, which is located within the Walt Disney World Resort area directly across from Disney Springs. **Who are the celebrity guests at House of Mouse Expo 2026?** Confirmed guests include Kaitlyn Robrock, Steve Whitmire, Noel MacNeal, Emily Swallow, Chris Bartlett, Daniel Logan, Olivia Olson, John O’Hurley, Jenna von Oy, Alkaio Thiele, and the Lawrence Brothers: Joey, Matthew, and Andrew Lawrence. **How do you get tickets for House of Mouse Expo 2026?** Tickets are available now at [**HouseOfMouseExpo.com**](https://houseofmouseexpo.com/). Celebrity guest experiences and autograph sessions may sell out, so early purchase is recommended. **Who created the House of Mouse Expo?** The event was created by the team behind The Main Street Mouse, a Disney fan community and media site. **Will Fantasy Land News be at House of Mouse Expo 2026?** Yes. Fantasy Land News was part of the event in 2024 and will be on hand again for the 2026 expo. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It comes from BAFTA and Oscar-nominated writer, producer, and director Steven Knight, known for “Peaky Blinders” and “A Thousand Blows,” and is directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, the team behind “Shut Up and Play the Hits” and “Meet Me in the Bathroom.” The film will open in select IMAX and theaters in September before moving to Disney+ internationally and to Hulu and Disney+ in the United States later this year. The documentary follows Oasis Live ’25, the reunion tour that brought Liam and Noel Gallagher back together for what the film describes as one of the biggest rock-and-roll comebacks in recent memory. It includes rehearsal, backstage, and onstage footage, along with the first joint interview the Gallagher brothers have given together in more than two decades. The film also looks at how the tour resonated with fans around the world across generations. The producers are Sam Bridger and Guy Heeley. Executive producers include Kate Shepherd, Marisa Clifford, Davud Karbassioun, Tom Mackay, Krista Wegener, Isabel Davis, and Tim O’Shea. The technical team includes Oscar-winning sound mixers James Mather and Tarn Willers, cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos, and editors George Cragg and Martina Zamolo. What makes this one worth paying attention to is not the tour footage; it is the access. Getting Liam and Noel in the same room for an interview, let alone a joint one, has been nearly impossible for most of the last two decades. That alone should make this a must-watch for anyone who followed the reunion tour, and for casual fans it is a chance to actually hear the brothers talk about what happened rather than just watch them perform. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Music **Tags:** "Don't Look Back in Anger" Oasis Documentary --- ### [Love Meets Renovation in Hallmark Channel's Christmas Under Construction - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/05/love-meets-renovation-in-hallmark-channels-christmas-under-construction-review/) **Published:** July 5, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** Christmas in July is in full swing on Hallmark Channel. Christmas Under Construction premiered on Saturday night and is now streaming on Hallmark+. Jessica Lowndes and Daniel Lissing star as Chelsea and Cooper in this new **[Hallmark Channel Christmas romance](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/28/the-complete-hallmark-channel-christmas-in-july-schedule-is-here/ "The Complete Hallmark Channel Christmas in July Schedule is Here")**. Christmas Under Construction is the story of Chelsea and Jake, America’s sweethearts and the stars of a hit reality show, *Renovation Romance*, where they help couples transform their homes and relationships. For a live Christmas special, they’re tasked with renovating a cozy New Hampshire cabin alongside a new duo, Cooper and Janice. But behind the festive cheer, Chelsea and Jake’s relationship is fading. As their latest project progresses, it becomes clear to Chelsea that she and Jake have different priorities in life. They must decide if their relationship can be salvaged or if it’s time for a fresh start. ![Love Meets Renovation in Hallmark Channel's Christmas Under Construction - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Love-Meets-Renovation-in-Hallmark-Channels-Christmas-Under-Construction-Review-1600x900.jpg)When you team Hallmark holiday movie veterans Jessica Lowndes and Daniel Lissing up again, you get magic. Expectations were high for the chemistry since they were previously paired in the Hallmark Christmas classic movie, December Bride. Fans love them together. They delivered in Christmas Under Construction. The same chemistry and charm were present between the two leads. The movie really shined when we got to see Chelsea and Cooper get to know each other, from the demo of the cabin to the blindfolding at the Christmas market. Jessica and Daniel have great chemistry together. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/xmasconstruction5.webp)![Love Meets Renovation in Hallmark Channel's Christmas Under Construction - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/xmasconstruction4.webp)The movie delivers on the Christmas aesthetic and cozy vibes but leans on the clash of vision trope between Chelsea and Jake and Cooper and Janice. The story seems clunky in some areas and hits all the Christmas cheer in other areas. While I love any of the time that Chelsea and Cooper spend together renovating the Cabin and getting to build a friendship and more, the rest of the story just doesn’t land. There was no chemistry for Chelsea and Jake or for Cooper and Janice, which is what it was supposed to be. We wouldn’t want there to be chemistry then see them break up. The reality show was the huge miss for me, but I’m not a big reality show fan. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/xmasconstruction1.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/xmasconstruction2.webp)![Love Meets Renovation in Hallmark Channel's Christmas Under Construction - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/xmasconstruction3.webp)Many fans have seen this movie previously under its original name, Renovation Romance. The title was changed for its premiere on Hallmark Channel. The movie is directed by Hallmark Channel alum Robin Dunne. Robin has starred in and directed many Hallmark Channel movies. He joined Hallmark veteran Julia Benson and Peter Benson as writers of the movie. Julia and her husband Peter have starred in many Hallmark movies, and Peter Benson has directed a lot of Hallmark movies. During the movie’s airing on the Hallmark Channel, a sneak peek at the upcoming Countdown to Christmas movie, **[Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-trailer/ "Hallmark Channel ‘Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True’ Trailer Released")**, premiered. Christmas in July will continue next week with the Stephen Huszar and Katherine Barrell movie, O Little Christmas Market. 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One broadcast captured EPCOT Center’s Norway pavilion before Maelstrom opened. Another showed Disney-MGM Studios rise from an unfinished set to a full broadcast stage in just one year. Together, the specials tracked the parks’ explosive growth in real time. Those broadcasts got a lot right. **Disney Celebrates America finally feels like a return to that tradition.** Disney is going big for America’s 250th anniversary. **[The Disney Celebrates America campaign](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/20/disney-celebrating-america-at-walt-disney-world-july-fourth-fireworks-and-national-broadcast-for-250th-anniversary/ "‘Disney Celebrates America’ at Walt Disney World July Fourth Fireworks and National Broadcast for 250th Anniversary")** connects television, parks, music, community stories, and patriotic entertainment. It reaches far beyond a single Fourth of July fireworks show. Still, longtime Disney fans may recognize the formula. Disney has always known how to turn Main Street, U.S.A., fireworks, flags, music, and familiar characters into a larger holiday moment. This time, the familiar part is the format. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image.png)From 1988 through 1992, Disney made the Fourth of July a major television event. Celebrities, music, fireworks, parades, characters, and patriotic energy filled each show. Yet the broadcasts did more than celebrate the holiday. Every summer, viewers saw what had just opened, what was coming next, and what remained behind construction walls. Today, those specials feel like annual time capsules of the Disney parks. They let us watch Walt Disney World grow in real time. Disney should have kept making them. They were the summer version of the Christmas Day Parade. ## 1988: Come See What Just Opened… and What Is On the Way. The [1988 Walt Disney World Fourth of July Spectacular](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2017/07/91-1988-walt-disney-world-4th-of-july-spectacular/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) set the tone for everything that followed. Disney was celebrating the holiday, of course, but it was also giving viewers a look at a Walt Disney World that was rapidly changing. Norway had just opened at EPCOT Center, and the special included footage from the pavilion’s dedication with Crown Prince Harald. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-1.png)Maelstrom was only days away from welcoming guests, and the broadcast gave viewers a look inside the Norway Pavilion before that iconic attraction became part of the EPCOT experience. That alone makes the special a remarkable time capsule. It captured a version of World Showcase that existed for only a brief moment. The rest of the show was filled with more signs of what was new and what was coming. Mickey’s Birthdayland was part of the celebration. Disney’s Grand Floridian Beach Resort was new. The Main Street Electrical Parade made its national television debut. Then Disney looked even further ahead. Disney-MGM Studios had not opened yet, but the special used the unfinished New York Street set for a major musical number. Viewers were watching a Fourth of July show while getting a glimpse of a theme park that was still under construction. That is what makes 1988 so special. It was not simply a patriotic broadcast from Walt Disney World. It was a preview of the next Disney era, hidden inside a Fourth of July celebration. ## 1989: The Future Arrives One year later, the future that Disney teased in 1988 had arrived. Disney-MGM Studios opened on May 1, 1989, and by [the Fourth of July](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2019/07/1989-walt-disney-world-4th-of-july-spectacular/?utm_source=chatgpt.com), the park was ready for its close-up. The new park became a major setting for the broadcast, with Washington Square, performers, marching bands, and Hollywood-style streets helping create the show’s energy. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-2.png)In 1988, Disney-MGM Studios was still a promise. In 1989, it was the stage. Disney also used the broadcast to point viewers toward what was coming next. Disneyland’s Splash Mountain was just days away from opening on July 17, and the special gave fans another reason to look forward. Typhoon Lagoon and Pleasure Island helped show how quickly Walt Disney World was expanding beyond its original parks. New Kids on the Block added the unmistakable late-1980s energy that makes the special feel rooted in its moment. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-3.png)Disney was using the Fourth of July to introduce its newest places. The holiday special had become a national stage for launching the next chapter of the parks. ## 1990: Disney Is No Longer Just Promoting a Park By [1990, the special ](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2019/07/1990-walt-disney-world-4th-of-july-spectacular/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)had evolved into something much larger. This was no longer simply Walt Disney World showing off its newest attraction or resort. Disney was presenting an entire entertainment universe, with the parks at the center of it all. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-4.png)Mickey’s Starland was part of the story, along with the upcoming *Mickey’s Magical TV World*. Disney Afternoon characters brought Disney television into the mix. Dick Tracy had a presence at Disney-MGM Studios. Pleasure Island remained part of Walt Disney World’s growing nightlife and entertainment identity. The new Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel added another resort milestone, while Disneyland’s 35th anniversary connected the celebration back to California. All of it was packed into one Fourth of July broadcast. That is what makes the 1990 special feel so different from the first two. Disney was no longer just saying, “Come see this new park” or “Come ride this new attraction.” It was saying, “Look at everything Disney has become.” Movies, television, characters, resorts, parks, attractions, nightlife, music, and summer entertainment were all part of one larger Disney world. The Fourth of July special gave Disney a way to put it all together in one place. ## 1991: The Celebration Goes Coast to Coast The [1991 special](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2019/07/1991-disney-great-american-celebration/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) marked another major shift. The title changed to *Disney’s Great American Celebration*, and the scope grew with it. This was no longer framed simply as a Walt Disney World Fourth of July show. Disneyland and Walt Disney World became equal parts of the story. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-5.png)Mickey Mouse’s “Ear Force One” balloon trip gave the broadcast a fun through-line, carrying the celebration across the country. Disneyland’s Celebrate USA Parade brought a different kind of Disney Americana into the picture, while Walt Disney World remained a major stage for music, characters, fireworks, and patriotic moments. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-6.png)But 1991 also added something more meaningful. The Points of Light program became part of the show, shifting the focus beyond park entertainment and celebrity performances. Disney began highlighting volunteerism, service, and real Americans doing good things in their communities. It was still a Disney production full of music, characters, and park magic. Yet it was also trying to say something about the country beyond the theme parks. It was a reminder that Disney could use this kind of broadcast not only to celebrate itself, but to celebrate people and communities as well. ## 1992: The Finale Previews the Next Disney Era The[ 1992 special ](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2020/07/1992-spirit-of-disney-4th-july/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)may be the best example of why this series deserved to continue. *Celebrate the Spirit: Disney’s All-Star 4th of July Spectacular*, hosted by John Ritter, brought together much of what the previous shows had been building toward. There were musical performances, patriotic tributes, park scenes, characters, and Points of Light stories. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-7.png)But the strongest part of the broadcast was once again the look ahead. Walt Disney World’s Splash Mountain was still to come. *Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage* and *Voyage of the Little Mermaid* represented the growing role of Disney’s animated films in the parks. At Disneyland, *Fantasmic!* was brand new and helped show that Disney was still finding bigger, more ambitious ways to turn nighttime entertainment into an event. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-8.png)The 1992 special was looking forward again ## Five Years of Disney History in Real Time These broadcasts are more than old Fourth of July specials. Together, they are a five-year record of Walt Disney World during one of its most exciting periods of growth. Watch Norway arrive at EPCOT Center. You can see Maelstrom before it opened. You can watch Disney-MGM Studios go from an unfinished set in 1988 to the centerpiece of the broadcast in 1989. Thanks for reading, for more details on the Walt Disney World 4th o July specials check out [SamsDisneyDiary](https://samsdisneydiary.com/4thofjuly/), or the playlist below. You can see Disney expanding beyond individual parks into a much bigger entertainment world that included new resorts, new attractions, television, movies, nightlife, characters, and coast-to-coast storytelling. Each special captured Disney at a very specific moment. By the following summer, something new had opened, another project was underway, and the parks had changed again. That is what makes them such great time capsules now. Disney Celebrates America may bring back a little of that feeling. But those five broadcasts from 1988 through 1992 are something special on their own. They captured Disney history as it was happening. And I really wish Disney had kept making them; 34 years later, we finally get something. Here is looking forward to the 2026 version of Celebrate America. 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On July 3, 2026, Disney marked the milestone with a ceremony at the entrance of Disneyland park, celebrating seven decades of visitors from around the world who’ve walked through the gates of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure since 1955. ![Disneyland Hits "Over 1 Billion Served" Ahead of 71st Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/070326CT2MB-0085-1-1728x1080-1-1440x900.jpg)The honoree was eight-year-old Andres Robles of Arizona, who arrived with his parents, Alejandra and Jose Robles, expecting nothing more than a birthday trip to the parks. Instead, the family found themselves at the center of Disney history as the resort’s honorary one billionth guest. The Robles family was brought to the Main Street, U.S.A. train station platform for a short ceremony with the Disney Ambassadors of Disneyland Resort, where they helped unveil an updated sign listing Disneyland’s population as 1,000,000,000. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse joined the celebration on the platform, and Jill Estorino, President of Disneyland Resort, personally greeted the family. Donald Duck and Daisy Duck later joined Andres and his parents for a photo opportunity. As part of the honor, the family received a VIP tour guide for the day, including a visit to Walt Disney’s private apartment above the Main Street Fire Station, a stop at the newly opened Soarin’ Across America attraction, and other experiences reserved for milestone moments like this one. The timing lines up with Disneyland’s 71st anniversary, just days away. When it opened on July 17, 1955, Disneyland introduced an entirely new concept in family entertainment and effectively launched the modern theme park industry. Since then, the resort has grown into a full destination with two parks, three hotels, and the Downtown Disney District, and it has served as the direct inspiration for Disney parks built across the globe. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/070326CT2MB-0113-855x1080-1-713x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/070326CT2MB-0192-768x1036-1-667x900.jpg)Now, was the Robles family picked out ahead of time for a perfectly staged photo op? Almost certainly. Disney doesn’t leave a milestone like this to chance. But that doesn’t take anything away from the number itself. One billion guests is a staggering figure for one park, and it makes us wonder what [Walt Disney](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/22/disneyland-handcrafted-is-now-available-on-disney-disney-youtube/ "Disneyland Handcrafted is now available on Disney+ & Disney YouTube") himself would think if he could see it. Did he ever imagine, back in 1955, that Disneyland would become the blueprint for a global empire of parks stretching from Orlando to Tokyo to Paris and beyond? 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Supervising director Kenji Kamiyama, director Shunsuke Tada, and producer Hitoshi Ito were on hand to introduce the footage to fans. The series picks up after the events of the [**original “Visions” shorts**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/26/star-wars-visions-returns-to-disney-october-29th-with-nine-japanese-anime-shorts/ "‘Star Wars: Visions’ Returns to Disney+ October 29th with Nine Japanese Anime Shorts"), “The Ninth Jedi” and “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope.” Lah Kara continues her Jedi training under Margrave Juro, and the story follows her and a small fellowship of Jedi-in-training on a quest to save her father. It marks the first entry under the new “Star Wars: Visions Presents” banner, which Lucasfilm says will be used going forward for longer-form Visions storytelling. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TheNinthJedi_3-1600x670.jpg)Lah Zhima in a scene from Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm. © 2026 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.Shunsuke Tada directs from a script by Mitsuyasu Sakai, with Kamiyama supervising. James Waugh, Jacqui Lopez, Josh Rimes, Justin Leach, and Mitsuhisa Ishikawa executive produce, alongside producers Hitoshi Ito and Kanako Shirasaki and co-producer Caroline Keller. Much of the English dub cast returns from the original short, including Kimiko Glenn as Lah Kara, Andrew Kishino as Juro, Masi Oka as Ethan, Patrick Seitz as Homen, JP Karliak as Gramps, Simu Liu as Lah Zhima, and Neil Kaplan as The Narrator. New to the English cast are Feodor Chin, Young Mazino, Chase Sui Wonders, and Keone Young. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TheNinthJedi_2-1600x673.jpg)(L-R) Nawaam and Lah Kara ( in a scene from Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm. © 2026 Lucasfilm Ltd. 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Mickey, Pluto, and Goofy, along with Chip & Dale, are dressed in their Revolutionary War Spirit of ’76 character costumes today, July 3rd and July 4th, 2026, in American Adventure at Epcot. Mickey, Pluto, and Goofy meet guests next to the **Art of Disney** and right before the Restrooms in the American Adventure garden area. Chip & Dale are meeting in the **American Garden Theater**. ![Mickey, Pluto, Goofy Meet Guests in Spirit of '76 Costumes at Epcot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Celebrate-america-250-Mickey-Goofy-Pluto-Chip-Dale-1600x900.jpg)Characters have been meeting since 9:00 AM this morning, and they are out meeting and greeting guests for 20 minutes. Their breaks are about 5 minutes long, and the return is for another 20 minutes. This goes for both sets of characters; Mickey, Pluto, and Goofy are together, while Chip & Dale are together. They will be meeting guests all day long in the American Adventure. Photopass Cast are on hand at both locations. This year Disney Cast Members are handing out autograph cards. There are two cards to collect. Mickey, Goofy, and Pluto with the American Adventure building at nighttime. The Chip & Dale card features American Adventure during the daytime. Both cards say **“Walt Disney World Celebrate America. Happy 4th of July! 1776 – 2026,**” Which is a nice little memento of the occasion if you are in the parks for the Independence Day weekend. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260703_094611-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260703_090910-1600x900.jpg)**Voices of Liberty**: Listen as the Voices of Liberty fill the rotunda of The American Adventure Pavilion with pristine harmonies that celebrate the American experience. **Morning – 11:15 AM**. **Afternoon – 12:00 PM, 12:45 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:00 PM, 3:45 PM** *[Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/06/09/portraits-of-courage-a-commanders-tribute-to-americas-warriors-now-open-at-epcot/ "‘Portraits of Courage: A Commander’s Tribute to America’s Warriors’ Now Open at Epcot")* is a special exhibit from the George W. Bush Institute that debuted June 9, 2024, at EPCOT. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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We already broke down the [full 17-item merchandise collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-merchandise-loungefly-vera-bradley-corkcicle-spirit-jersey/) tied to the Hallmark original movie *Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True*, but Vera Bradley’s lineup is big enough, and varied enough in price and function, that it deserves its own closer look. Updated July 2, 2026: Hallmark Channel ‘**[Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-trailer/)**‘ Trailer Released [![Hallmark Exclusive Disney 'Holiday Ever After' Vera Bradley Bags: Full List of Items and Prices](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Vera-Bradley-Holiday-Ever-After-Collection-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Vera-Bradley-Holiday-Ever-After-Collection.jpg)All six pieces share the same quilted premium cotton construction Vera Bradley is known for, split across two distinct prints. Most of the collection uses a pink and green toile print covered in illustrated Disney Parks attractions, while the two smallest pieces use a minty green colorway with a peppermint-striped Mickey ears design instead. On the smaller end, the **Zip Earbud Bag Charm** and **Zip ID Case** are both $25, with the ID case adding a clear window for identification. The **Lorman Sling Backpack** is $85 with a 3 liter capacity and a 44 inch adjustable strap, built for a quick day out. The **Small Original Vera Tote Bag** is $145 with six interior slip pockets, and the **Large Original Duffle Bag** is also $145 with a 58 liter capacity for weekend trips. At the top of the lineup, the **Bancroft Backpack** is $165, with a padded compartment for laptops up to 15 inches and a trolley sleeve for stacking on rolling luggage. - Vera Bradley Zip Earbud Bag Charm, $25 - Vera Bradley Zip ID Case, $25 - Vera Bradley Lorman Sling Backpack, $85 - Vera Bradley Small Original Vera Tote Bag, $145 - Vera Bradley Large Original Duffle Bag, $145 - Vera Bradley Bancroft Backpack, $165 ### When Does the Vera Bradley Collection Release All seven items are currently listed as “Coming soon, Available in October” on **[Hallmark.com](https://www.hallmark.com/holiday-ever-after-movie/)**, with no exact date confirmed. Based on past Hallmark and Disney collaborations, we expect these to also be available at Disney Parks retail locations and Disney Springs once they launch, in addition to Hallmark.com and Hallmark stores. We will update this article the moment Hallmark confirms an exact release date. For the full collection including **[Loungefly](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-loungefly-collection/)**, Corkcicle and apparel, read our [complete Holiday Ever After merchandise breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-merchandise-loungefly-vera-bradley-corkcicle-spirit-jersey/), and visit our [Hallmark hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) for everything else Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+. Join the Realm at fantasylandnews.com/the-realm to get notified the moment this collection goes live. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Officially called ‘The Trooper’ popcorn bucket, it will hold 130 oz of popcorn, and the expected price should be $44.99 and possibly a little lower. We now have the Fandango offer, Marcus Theatres, AMC Theatres, Regal, and Cinemark Super Troopers 3. They are all offering the same Super Troopers 3 popcorn bucket, and a few are going to have the Liter Cola cup. *Updated July 2, 2026* – When more movie theaters announce their Super Trooper 3 popcorn buckets, we will update this article. You can also follow along at our **[Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket Hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/)**. ![Meow, It's Official: 'The Trooper' Popcorn Bucket for Super Troopers 3 ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Meow-Its-Official_-The-Trooper-Popcorn-Bucket-for-Super-Troopers-3-1-1600x900.jpg)While AMC & Regal will have The Trooper popcorn bucket, they also will have a 32 oz tumbler. “I want a Goddamn Liter o’ Cola!” – Officer Farva! The classic line from Super Troopers is being made into a red tumbler complete with Liter Soda and Nutritional Facts written on it. While the Trooper Popcorn Bucket will feature the wide-brimmed flat-crown style sometimes nicknamed the “Smokey Bear hat” with Vermont Highway Patrol badges attached, with the front having a pair of sunglasses and the Super Troopers 3 logo. **Updated**: - AMC Theatres will have Super Troopers 3 bucket and tumbler. - Regal will have The Trooper Bucket and Liter Cola - Marcus Theatres will have The Trooper popcorn bucket - Cinemark will have The Trooper popcorn bucket Meanwhile at **[Fandango](https://store.fandango.com/products/the-stache-pack-bundle?fbclid=IwY2xjawSzr71leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZMUhZVlRMS1ptWXJXSVdGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvAXsjgrIniB53vLktJ04NNOdZkYxHsxfVMSjX9d3wGbtfSMWsoUq5SR2T7F_aem_snGW_GPC5gF3MseXDC4uAA)** – **The Stache Pack Bundle**: Get ready to laugh your badge off with the Stache Pack Bundle! For $49.99, you’ll receive one (1) movie ticket to see *Super Troopers 3* on the big screen, plus one (1) collectible popcorn bucket to fuel your movie-night antics. You’ll be fully equipped for a movie night packed with comedy, chaos, and plenty of popcorn. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/736980428_4606341093027067_717279351778418005_n-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/734218652_896333950193759_8447469578782322570_n.jpg)Back in May, we speculated, with good information, that the **[popcorn bucket for Super Troopers 3](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/super-troopers-3-popcorn-bucket-teased-by-broken-lizard-and-marcus-theatres/)** may just be the simple wide-brimmed trooper hat; we didn’t expect the bucket to be the main selling point! Super Troopers 3 hits theaters August 7, 2026, distributed by Searchlight Pictures. The film centers on Farva’s chaotic Indian engagement to Thorny’s sister, while the squad works to bust a new drug ring. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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You can watch the new trailer below, or it will air on the **[Hallmark Channel Christmas in July](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/28/the-complete-hallmark-channel-christmas-in-july-schedule-is-here/ "The Complete Hallmark Channel Christmas in July Schedule is Here")** this Saturday during Christmas Under Construction. ![Hallmark Just Showed the First Footage of the Disney World Christmas Movie and More Is Coming in July](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hallmark-Just-Showed-the-First-Footage-of-the-Disney-World-Christmas-Movie-and-More-Is-Coming-in-Jul-1600x900.jpg)The trailer opens on Cinderella Castle wrapped in holiday lights before introducing Lacey Chabert as Lindsey, whose dream family Christmas trip to Walt Disney World hits a snag the moment she realizes her worst recent first date, Philip, played by Travis Van Winkle, is staying in the room next door at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. From there, the footage moves through Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, mixing genuine holiday decor and crowds with the two families repeatedly bumping into each other, along with glimpses of Richard Kind and Christy Carlson Romano in the mix. If you are already planning how to celebrate once the movie hits, [we just rounded up the newest Holiday Ever After merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-loungefly-collection/), including the Loungefly collection, Vera Bradley, Corkcicle, Spirit Jerseys, and more. This trailer is the moment the hype around this movie stops being speculative. We had the cast, the poster, and the location details for months, but seeing Lindsey and Philip’s families actually colliding in front of Cinderella Castle is what sells the premise. It also confirms this isn’t a green-screen Disney movie the way some past park tie-ins have leaned; the production clearly spent real time and real park access to make this look like an actual Walt Disney World Christmas, and that authenticity is going to matter to the audience that has been waiting on this crossover since December. Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True will premiere later this year during Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas. For more on the film as new details arrive, including [the full merchandise lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-loungefly-collection/), visit Fantasy Land News at fantasylandnews.com, and join the Realm at fantasylandnews.com/the-realm. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Back in the 1990s, new threats and a rising wave of mutant intolerance are filling the void left by the team’s absence. The returning voice cast includes Cal Dodd as Wolverine, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Ray Chase as Cyclops, Lenore Zann as Rogue, and Matthew Waterson as Magneto, with new additions including Gates McFadden as Mother Askani, John de Lancie as Rama-Tut, and Michael Dorn as Baal. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/X-Men-97-Season-2-Premieres-on-Disney-Alongside-Daves-Hot-Chicken-Collab-1600x900.jpg)The first season was one of the most-watched **[Disney+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/disney/)** Original animated series by hours streamed globally and earned Emmy nominations, making Season 2 one of the more anticipated Marvel returns of the year. Marking the premiere, Dave’s Hot Chicken is launching a limited-time X-Men ’97 collaboration starting today, July 1, running through sell-out. **[The Dave’s Hot Chicken x X-Men ’97 Meal is $13.99](https://daveshotchicken.com/)** and includes a Dave’s #4 with either a Slider and Fries or Bites and Fries, plus one blind-bag collectible figurine featuring Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, or Jean Grey. Fans can also unlock limited-edition pins and exclusive comic content through the Dave’s Hot Chicken app while supplies last. The meal is available at participating Dave’s locations nationwide. Dave’s Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer Arman Oganesyan said the collaboration came from a genuine place, noting that X-Men was a major part of his childhood and that what made X-Men ’97 stand out was how faithfully it honored the original series. Both the show and the meal are available now. **[X-Men ’97 Season 2 is streaming on Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-8dc91ed4-cdca-4fab-9723-d3d42f382d34)**, and the Dave’s collab runs at participating locations while figurine supplies last. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Food, Disney+, Entertainment, Marvel **Tags:** X-Men '97 Season 2 Premieres on Disney+ Alongside Dave's Hot Chicken Collab --- ### [Disney and Blue Star Families Host Toy Story 5 Screening for Military Families at Camp Pendleton, Josh D'Amaro Surprises Attendees With Disneyland Tickets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/disney-blue-star-families-toy-story-5-camp-pendleton-military-families/) **Published:** July 1, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Walt Disney Company CEO Josh D’Amaro surprised nearly [500 military children and family members with tickets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/11/disney-world-unveils-low-cost-military-annual-pass-for-2026-the-new-disney-celebrates-america-military-salute-ticket/ "Disney World Unveils Low-Cost ‘Military Annual Pass’ for 2026: The New “Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket”") to Disneyland Resort during a special Toy Story 5 screening hosted by Disney and Blue Star Families at Camp Pendleton, California on June 30.** ![Disney and Blue Star Families Host Toy Story 5 Screening for Military Families at Camp Pendleton, Josh D'Amaro Surprises Attendees With Disneyland Tickets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-and-Blue-Star-Families-Host-Toy-Story-5-Screening-for-Military-Families-at-Camp-Pendleton-1600x900.jpg)## What Happened at Camp Pendleton Blue Star Families and The Walt Disney Company brought close to 500 military children and family members together at Camp Pendleton for a private screening of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, along with appearances by Woody and Buzz Lightyear and a special greeting from cast members in the film. D’Amaro appeared in person and announced that every family in attendance would receive tickets to Disneyland Resort in recognition of their service. The event is part of a 15-year partnership between Disney and Blue Star Families, one that has included reading programs, volunteer work through Disney VoluntEARS, and community-building events for military families across the country. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/03_Toy-Story-5-Screening-with-Blue-Star-Families-at-Camp-Pendleton-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/08_Toy-Story-5-Screening-with-Blue-Star-Families-at-Camp-Pendleton-1350x900.jpg)## The $2.5 Million Commitment ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/04_Toy-Story-5-Screening-with-Blue-Star-Families-at-Camp-Pendleton-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/10_Toy-Story-5-Screening-with-Blue-Star-Families-at-Camp-Pendleton-1349x900.jpeg)The Camp Pendleton screening is part of Disney’s broader Disney Celebrates America initiative, through which The Walt Disney Company committed $2.5 million to Blue Star Families to support military family wellbeing and create opportunities for connection during the country’s 250th anniversary year. “Military families serve our nation every day, often behind the scenes and without recognition,” said Blue Star Families CEO and co-founder Kathy Roth-Douquet. “Events like this provide more than just entertainment. They foster connection, strengthen community, and remind military families that their service and sacrifices are seen and valued.” D’Amaro echoed that in his own remarks, saying Disney is proud to continue a decades-long legacy of honoring service members and their families by creating lasting memories. The Camp Pendleton event follows a year of Blue Star Families activations with Disney, including the 25th and largest Blue Star Books event at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., a reading with Second Lady Usha Vance at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, a private screening of The Mandalorian and Grogu at Lucasfilm in San Francisco, an American Idol appearance, and volunteer service projects at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. ## Disney Celebrates America This July 4 Weekend The Camp Pendleton event lands one day before the July 4 weekend that serves as the capstone for the entire Disney Celebrates America initiative, which has been running since Veterans Day 2025. Several of the biggest moments are still ahead. [Walt Disney World is hosting a flyover by the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 920th Rescue Wing](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/disney-july-4-2026-military-flyover-cinderella-castle/ "Magic Kingdom Flyover 2026: Air Force Reserve Honors America’s 250th") from Patrick Space Force Base over Magic Kingdom and EPCOT beginning at 10:30 a.m. on July 4, weather permitting. Disney’s Celebrate America: A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky runs all three nights of the holiday weekend at Magic Kingdom, July 3 through 5, at 9 p.m. EPCOT adds the Heartbeat of Freedom fireworks grand finale after Luminous: The Symphony of Us on July 4, with Spaceship Earth lit in patriotic colors and special Voices of Liberty performances July 3 through 5 including exclusive echo set performances on July 4. Beginning the evening of July 3 and running through July 4, ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ESPN, and National Geographic are presenting a 24-hour cross-platform broadcast spanning ABC, Disney+, Hulu, National Geographic, FX, Freeform, ABC News Live, ESPN, and ABC affiliates. The broadcast closes with a live fireworks finale from both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. At Disneyland, the holiday weekend includes a pre-show fireworks tribute ahead of World of Color, patriotic themed attire for the Dapper Dans, military band performances through July 5, and a celebratory cavalcade honoring America at select times July 3 through 5. An earlier Disney Celebrates America activation at Disneyland featured a flyover by U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets from the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadron 94 from Naval Air Station Lemoore over Town Square during a flag ceremony. Disney Cruise Line is also recognizing U.S. military personnel with an exclusive $250 onboard credit per reservation on select Disney Wish and Disney Dream sailings throughout 2026. Blue Star Families has impacted more than 1.5 million military-connected individuals annually through its nationwide chapter network since its founding in 2009. For more on Disney’s July 4 weekend plans at Walt Disney World, see our full [EPCOT guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/epcot-festivals/) and [D23 2026 hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) for everything coming up this August. Join the Realm at fantasylandnews.com/the-realm. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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According to Disney’s notice, the aircraft will pass above Cinderella Castle at approximately 10:30 a.m., then head to EPCOT shortly after for a second pass. Guests hoping to catch the moment should plan to be in position near the castle hub a little before the scheduled time, since flyovers move quickly and don’t linger. ![Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Flyover July 4th, 2026 ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20231030_102959-1600x900.jpg)Disney Cast and Community has just posted: COMMUNITY NOTICE As part of Disney Celebrates America’s 250th anniversary and our longstanding commitment to honoring U.S. service members and their families, a flyover by the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 920 Rescue Wing from Patrick Space Force Base is planned for July 4, weather depending. The flyover will take place above Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom at approximately 10:30a.m., and EPCOT shortly after. We are honored to recognize the military heroes who have served our nation since 1776, continuing a Disney legacy of support dating back to founders Walt and Roy O. Disney. 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At Epic Universe, the celebration starts at 5:00 p.m. with patriotic stilt walkers roaming the park, followed by a DJ and live performers at the Hemisphere Stage in Celestial Park. The night builds to a special Fourth of July fireworks display at 9:00 p.m. over the Cosmos Fountain in front of Universal Helios Grand Hotel, with the park’s regular nightly fountain show following at 10:00 p.m. That gives guests a rare back to back finale, the holiday fireworks and then the standard nighttime show just an hour later. ![Universal Orlando Fourth of July 2026 Schedule: Fireworks, DJs and Character Meet and Greets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NIVERSAL-ORLANDO-RESORT-INVITES-GUESTS-TO-CELEBRATE-AMERICAS-250TH-BIRTHDAY-1600x900.jpg)Universal Studios Florida kicks things off a bit earlier, with entertainment at the Music Plaza Stage running from 5:15 p.m. through park close. Expect a live DJ, more patriotic stilt walkers and performers, and character meet and greets later in the evening. The park’s two signature nighttime shows are still very much part of the plan too. The Universal Mega Movie Parade rolls at 6:00 p.m. and CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular takes the lagoon at 9:00 p.m. Universal Studios Florida then closes out the night with a shorter pyrotechnic display over the lagoon at 10:00 p.m., separate from the CineSational show. CityWalk keeps things a little more low key but still festive, with live music from the group American Sirens starting at 5:00 p.m. and a DJ taking over at 8:00 p.m., alongside patriotic stilt walkers and performers throughout the evening. Universal’s resort hotels are getting in on it as well. Guests staying on property can expect summertime food and drink specials, poolside activities and movies at select hotels, plus a family friendly Fourth of July rooftop gathering on the terrace of Bar 17 Bistro at Universal Aventura Hotel. One thing worth knowing before you plan your day: all of this Fourth of July entertainment is included with regular admission to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Epic Universe. There’s no separate ticket or hard ticket event tied to any of it, so if you’re already holding a park ticket or annual pass for that day, you’re covered. Florida residents have an extra incentive to make it a two-park day. Universal’s limited-time “Buy a Day and Get a 2nd Day Free” offer gives Florida residents two days of access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure for the price of a single one-day ticket, a solid way to stretch a July 4th visit into a full weekend without paying full price for the second day. Between two fireworks displays, three stages of live entertainment and a rooftop hotel gathering, [Universal Orlando](https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us) is treating this Fourth of July as a destination-wide event rather than a single park moment. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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We first covered the announcement of these two attractions back at [D23 2024, The Ultimate Disney Fan Event](https://fantasylandnews.com/category/d23-news-and-events/), where Disney revealed that Avengers Campus would double in size with two new E-ticket experiences. Nearly two years later, both attractions are now in active construction, and Disney is starting to pull back the curtain on what that process looks like. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Picture5.jpg)## What Are Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab? Avengers Infinity Defense is a multi-world adventure attraction built around a new villain, King Thanos, a multiverse variant of Thanos who has stolen the technology the Avengers use to jump between worlds. Guests will join the Avengers on a mission that travels through iconic Marvel locations including Asgard, Wakanda, and New York City, encountering familiar faces along the way. Stark Flight Lab puts guests directly into Tony Stark’s world. Recruits will sit in two-person pods that deploy to a test station, where a robotic arm lifts and spins each pod to simulate flight. Robert Downey Jr. is reprising his role as Tony Stark for both new attractions, continuing his presence throughout Avengers Campus. ## Meet the Cast Member Leading the Expansion Team ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Picture3-1342x900.jpg)Mark Diwas has spent 24 years with Disneyland Resort, helping open attractions including Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters, and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run as part of the resort’s test & adjust teams, groups of cast members who work alongside Walt Disney Imagineers to test attractions before they open to the public. Mark joined the Avengers Campus expansion team in 2024 as a program development project manager. This time, instead of joining an existing test & adjust team, he is helping build one from the ground up, selecting and training the cast members who will prepare Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab for guests. According to Disney, many of the newly selected cast members were surprised with the news during a special Avengers-themed session at Animation Academy. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaN7mRUgMAg/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) ## What Test & Adjust Teams Actually Do Test & adjust cast members handle the hands-on work of preparing an attraction before opening day, from configuring queue layouts to determining safe, efficient ways to load and unload guests from ride vehicles. Mark and his new team will spend the coming months on-site working directly with Imagineers as both attractions come together piece by piece. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The Hellraiser haunted house draws from the first three films in Clive Barker’s genre-defining franchise, Hellraiser (1987), Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988), and Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992). It opens Friday, August 28 at Universal Orlando Resort and Thursday, September 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood, with legendary Pinhead actor Doug Bradley reprising his role to voice the character in both houses. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Halloween-Horror-Nights-Announces-First-Ever-Hellraiser-Haunted-House-at-Universal-Orlando-and-Holly-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Halloween-Horror-Nights-Announces-First-Ever-Hellraiser-Haunted-House-at-Universal-Orlando-and-Holly.jpg)Halloween Horror Nights tempts guests to step beyond the threshold of pain and pleasure with all-new haunted houses inspired by the first three Hellraiser films that forever changed the genre. This terrifying new experience will transport fans into the twisted world first brought to life by Clive Barker, where desire, suffering and the unknown collide, beginning Friday, August 28 at Universal Orlando Resort and Thursday, September 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood.## What the Hellraiser Haunted House Includes Guests will begin their journey by stepping directly into the iconic Lament Configuration puzzle box, unknowingly opening a gateway into another dimension inhabited by the Cenobites. From there, the house pulls guests through some of the trilogy’s most recognizable locations, including the shadowy attic in Frank Cotton’s family home where he was first pulled into Hell, and the unsettling Channard Institute, where the puzzle box continues tempting new victims with promises of forbidden pleasure. The experience ends in The Labyrinth, where Pinhead and the Cenobites are waiting. Universal describes Hellraiser as a franchise that helped redefine supernatural horror by blending psychological terror, graphic imagery, and philosophical themes around pain and desire since its 1987 debut. This marks the first time the series has been adapted into a Halloween Horror Nights haunted house on either coast. ## New Hellraiser Merchandise Limited-release Hellraiser merchandise tied to the haunted house is already available at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, and it launches online Wednesday, July 1 at 9am PST on shopUniversal.com. The lineup includes a T-shirt and a Pinhead acrylic figure, which can be added to the separately sold Infernal Carnival collectible display. ## Where Hellraiser Fits in the HHN 2026 Lineup Hellraiser joins a growing roster of haunted houses for Halloween Horror Nights 35, including previously announced experiences based on Sinners and Stranger Things Season 5, alongside original concepts like H.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular, MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals, Cybergoria, and Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control. Universal has confirmed a total of 10 haunted houses for the 2026 event, with additional announcements expected in the coming weeks. You can check out the official Hellraiser announcement video below. ## Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Dates and Tickets Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights at Universal Orlando Resort from Friday, August 28 through Sunday, November 1, and at Universal Studios Hollywood from Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, November 1. Event tickets are on sale now for both locations. Universal Orlando will also offer four Frequent Fear Pass tiers this year, Rush of Fear, Frequent Fear, Frequent Fear Plus, and Ultimate Fear, for guests who want to return to the event multiple times. 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This terrifying new experience will transport fans into the twisted world first brought to life by Clive Barker, where desire, suffering and the unknown collide, beginning Friday, August 28 at Universal Orlando Resort and Thursday, September 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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For more on Loughlin’s Hallmark comeback, check out FLN’s [coverage of her surprise return to When Calls the Heart](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/23/when-calls-the-heart-season-wraps-up-with-a-proposal-a-send-off-and-a-shocking-return/). “Hi everyone, I am so excited to announce that we are bringing Garage Sale Mystery back,” Loughlin said in the clip. “It’ll be coming your way sometime this fall. You can watch it on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+ the next day.” ![Lori Loughlin's Garage Sale Mystery Returns to Hallmark Channel Fall 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Garage-Sale-Mystery-Lori-Loughlin-Hallmark-Channel-1600x900.jpg)Hallmark’s own social post teased the news with a similarly playful tone, asking fans to watch for “something mysterious” coming this fall and confirming Loughlin’s return alongside the streaming details. Garage Sale Mystery originally ran for 16 films between 2013 and 2020, with Loughlin starring throughout as Jennifer Shannon, an antiques dealer with an uncanny knack for stumbling into murder investigations. The series was a steady fixture on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries before production was halted following Loughlin’s 2019 legal troubles. A 17th film, reportedly titled Three Little Murders, was nearly finished filming at the time but never aired. Watch Loughlin’s full announcement [on Instagram here](https://www.instagram.com/p/DaOTcCpEsaW/). > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaOTcCpEsaW/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) This revival comes on the heels of another major Loughlin announcement. She recently confirmed she will return to When Calls the Heart next season as Abigail Stanton, following a surprise cameo at the end of Season 13. Between that comeback and now the Garage Sale Mystery news, Loughlin’s relationship with Hallmark appears to be fully back on. Fans have actually been pushing for this for months. Reddit threads calling for a Garage Sale Mystery reboot picked up steam earlier this year after Loughlin’s WCTH cameo aired, with longtime viewers saying the mystery series deserved a second life. It looks like someone at Hallmark was paying attention. No title, cast details beyond Loughlin, or exact premiere date have been announced yet. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Lori Loughlin's Garage Sale Mystery Returns to Hallmark Channel Fall 2026 --- ### [Warner Bros. Built an Insane Dishwasher Popcorn Bucket for Evil Dead Burn](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/30/evil-dead-burn-dishwasher-popcorn-bucket/) **Published:** June 30, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have built a one-of-a-kind dishwasher-themed popcorn bucket for *Evil Dead Burn*, the latest entry in the franchise hitting theaters July 10.** The promotional piece, first revealed by [**Dread Central**](https://www.dreadcentral.com/exclusive/578691/warner-bros-actually-built-the-insane-evil-dead-burn-dishwasher-popcorn-bucket-fans-begged-for-exclusive/), is exactly what it sounds like: a miniature dishwasher, complete with an exposed knife rack, that opens up to reveal popcorn inside. ![Warner Bros. Built an Insane Dishwasher Popcorn Bucket for Evil Dead Burn](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/New-Line-Cinema-Builds-Fan-Requested-Evil-Dead-Burn-Dishwasher-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)**Our Take:** This one is amazing, cool, and so impractical that it works. Horror fans would have loved to get their hands on this at theaters, but it is easy to understand why Warner Bros. is keeping it off the shelves. If we could order one right now, we would. Our only gripe is that we are seeing more and more of this trend lately: studios building incredible promotional or one-off popcorn buckets purely for hype, without ever following through and giving fans a way to actually buy them. Looking at you, [Scary Movie 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/21/scary-movie-6-popcorn-bucket-bong/ "Scary Movie 6 Just Revealed a Popcorn Bucket That Theatres Were “Never Ready For”") and [**Jackass**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/15/jackass-best-and-last-life-size-wee-man-popcorn-bucket-exists-and-you-could-actually-win-it/ "Jackass: Best and Last Life-Size Wee Man Popcorn Bucket Exists and You Could Actually Win It"). The bucket traces directly back to the film’s trailer, where one of the most talked-about moments shows a character slammed onto an open dishwasher rack bristling with upward-facing knives, only for a Deadite to crawl on top of them right before the cut to black. It is one of the trailer’s nastiest gut-punch moments, and horror fans wasted no time asking for a popcorn bucket built around it. According to Dread Central’s report, Warner Bros. asked fans on social media what they wanted to see, and the dishwasher concept was the overwhelming answer. Unfortunately, this one will not be sitting behind the concession counter. The dishwasher bucket was built strictly as a promotional display piece and will not be sold to the general public. It exists to mark the occasion and lean into the joke fans were already making online, not to be added to AMC or Regal’s lineup ahead of the film’s release. You can check out the official trailer for *Evil Dead Burn* below, including the dishwasher scene that started it all. Will Warner Bros. ever put a version of this up for sale down the line? We will be watching. In the meantime, head over to [Dread Central’s full exclusive](https://www.dreadcentral.com/exclusive/578691/warner-bros-actually-built-the-insane-evil-dead-burn-dishwasher-popcorn-bucket-fans-begged-for-exclusive/) for more photos of the bucket. *Evil Dead Burn* opens in theaters July 10. 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Built an Insane Dishwasher Popcorn Bucket for Evil Dead Burn --- ### [The Odyssey Popcorn Buckets and Theater Collectibles: Every Chain Revealed for July 17](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/27/the-odyssey-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise-2026/) **Published:** June 27, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey* opens in theaters July 17, 2026, and Regal, AMC, Cinemark, and IMAX all have exclusive collectibles confirmed — including the Trojan Horse Collectible Container at Regal, an IMAX-exclusive 1.43:1 aspect ratio poster and concession collectibles at AMC, a 170oz Tub plus 44oz Souvenir Cup combo and a MovieClub Platinum member-exclusive Greek helmet enamel pin at Cinemark, and the limited-edition IMAX Film Camera Popcorn Bucket, which sold out online and is now being restocked with in-theater availability coming.** **[The Odyssey IMAX Popcorn Bucket Coming Soon to AMC and Regal Cinemas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/23/the-odyssey-imax-popcorn-bucket-coming-soon-to-amc-and-regal-cinemas/)**. The IMAX Film Camera Popcorn Bucket is now confirmed at AMC, Regal, and Harkins Theatres, with each chain announcing availability dates. Regal will carry the bucket starting July 15, while AMC and Harkins Arizona Mills both begin selling it July 16. All three chains note it will be available at select theaters while supplies last. We also have a price for the Trojan Horse and a look at the size, which is massive and slightly smaller than Galactus’s head from Fantastic Four. **The Odyssey Trojen Horse will be priced around $70.00**, and is available in very limited supply. Some Cinemark theaters have them for sale at the theaters now. Epic Theatres in Florida has announced the Trojan Horse, IMAX Camera, and a Tin. *Last Updated June* 30*, 2026.* Cinemark has released **[The Odyssey Trojan Horse Popcorn Bucket $69.99](https://shop.cinemark.com/products/the-odyssey-trojan-horse-popcorn-bucket)** online. Bring home a legendary piece of movie merch with The Odyssey Trojan Horse Popcorn Bucket. Inspired by the iconic Trojan Horse from the film, this collectible bucket is designed to capture one of the story’s most unforgettable moments. Hurry, they may sell out faster than we would think. ![The Odyssey Popcorn Buckets and Theater Collectibles: Every Chain Revealed for July 17](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Odyssey-Popcorn-Buckets-and-Theater-Collectibles_-Every-Chain-Revealed-for-July-17-1-1600x900.jpg)The Odyssey is shaping up to be one of the most collectible theater experiences of 2026. Shot entirely with IMAX film cameras, Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic arrives July 17, and the chain-by-chain merchandise picture is already impressive for a film still five weeks out, while not much is coming, what is coming looks great. For all ongoing movie theater collectible coverage, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ## AMC The Odyssey Collectibles: IMAX Poster and Concession Collectibles ![AMC The Odyssey Collectibles Trojen Horse](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/723103203_1534748228695680_1520368981389523876_n-720x900.jpg)![AMC The Odyssey Collectibles Imax Camera](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/725860222_1534748188695684_1849876081702558534_n-720x900.jpg)AMC has two distinct The Odyssey collectible offerings confirmed for July 16, the night before the wide release. Guests who see *The Odyssey* in IMAX at AMC on July 16 receive an exclusive IMAX poster printed in the native 1.43:1 aspect ratio — the full, expanded IMAX frame that Christopher Nolan shot the entire film in. That aspect ratio is the entire point of seeing this one in IMAX, and a poster formatted to show exactly what the theatrical IMAX audience sees is a genuinely thoughtful collectible. It is first come, first served at participating AMC IMAX locations while supplies last. Separately, AMC is also launching concession collectibles starting July 16, available in theaters only while supplies last. Confirmed items include the Trojan Horse Popcorn Bucket, the same sculptural collectible container Regal & Cinemark are carrying, making AMC the third chain confirmed to stock the hero item of the entire *Odyssey* merchandise wave. Additional concession items and pricing have not yet been detailed. We will update this section as AMC releases full concession collectible information. The Odyssey Trofen Horse will be priced around $70.00 ## Regal The Odyssey Collectible: Trojan Horse Collectible Container [![Regal The Odyssey Collectible: Trojan Horse Collectible Container](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-odyssey-trojan-horse-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-odyssey-trojan-horse.webp)[![The Odyssey Collectible Combo](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-odyssey-collectible-combo-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-odyssey-collectible-combo.webp)Regal has the marquee collectible for *The Odyssey* opening weekend. The Trojan Horse Collectible Container is a sculptural container designed in the likeness of the iconic wooden horse from the Trojan War, rendered in a wood-grain brown finish with a rearing pose that gives it real display presence. It comes with a large popcorn and is available at participating Regal locations while supplies last starting July 16, the night before the wide release. The Odyssey Trofen Horse will be priced around $70.00 The Trojan Horse is the kind of character-specific sculpt that moves fast. If you want this one, July 16 is your best shot at walking out with it before the opening weekend crowds hit. **The Odyssey Collectible Combo**: No one can stand between you and this collectible combo. *The Odyssey* Collectible Combo features a 130 oz popcorn tin filled with popcorn and a 44oz cup filled with soda of your choice. Don’t miss your chance to purchase your Collectible Combo when you see *The Odyssey* at Regal starting July 17. ## Cinemark The Odyssey Collectibles: 170oz Tub, 44oz Souvenir Cup, and MovieClub Platinum Helmet Pin [![Poster for The Odyssey film featuring a Trojan horse and popcorn tubs; highlights 07.17.26 release date and free same-day refill offers.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/719610080_2055607968646948_1142373322002289836_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/719610080_2055607968646948_1142373322002289836_n.jpg)[![Cinemark The Odyssey Collectibles: 170oz Tub, 44oz Souvenir Cup, and MovieClub Platinum Helmet Pin](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-121653.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-09-121653.png)Cinemark has confirmed a two-piece The Odyssey collectible set coming soon to theaters. The lineup includes a 170oz Popcorn Tub featuring *The Odyssey* key art and a 44oz Souvenir Cup, both with free same-day refills. Specific pricing and the exact availability date have not yet been announced. The Odyssey Trofen Horse will be priced around $70.00 Cinemark MovieClub Platinum members get an additional exclusive: a collectible Greek helmet enamel pin unlocked by purchasing tickets to *The Odyssey*. The gold Corinthian-style helmet design mirrors the film’s ancient Greek aesthetic and is a member-only item not available for general purchase. If you are a MovieClub Platinum subscriber, this is worth factoring into your ticket purchase. We will update this article as Cinemark releases additional details on all items.theaters. The lineup includes a 170oz Popcorn Tub featuring *The Odyssey* key art and a 44oz Souvenir Cup, both with free same-day refills. Specific pricing and the exact availability date have not yet been announced. We will update this article as Cinemark releases additional details. ## IMAX The Odyssey Popcorn Bucket: Film Camera Collectible [![IMAX The Odyssey Popcorn Bucket: Film Camera Collectible](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMAX-Film-The-Odyssey-Camera-Popcorn-Bucket-Goes-on-Sale-Ahead-of-The-Odyssey-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMAX-Film-The-Odyssey-Camera-Popcorn-Bucket-Goes-on-Sale-Ahead-of-The-Odyssey.jpg)IMAX Film The Odyssey Camera Popcorn Bucket Goes on Sale Ahead of The OdysseyBefore the chain collectibles were even announced, IMAX dropped its own exclusive: the [IMAX Film Camera Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/imax-film-camera-popcorn-bucket/), a limited-edition collectible inspired by the legendary 15/65mm IMAX film camera that Nolan used to shoot *The Odyssey*. The bucket launched online at IMAX.com for $50 and sold out quickly. IMAX has confirmed a restock is coming, and in-theater availability at IMAX locations is expected, meaning you may be able to pick this one up at the theater rather than waiting on a ship date. For IMAX fans, this bucket is the most meaningful piece in the entire *Odyssey* collectible wave. It is a direct reference to the filmmaking process itself, not just the story, which makes it unique among this year’s theater merchandise. **Here is the [direct link](https://store.imax.com/products/the-imax-film-camera-popcorn-bucket?srsltid=AfmBOooj32S5tHKg0y8FNy_W4Ra9P1Fgex_UMUoDEQdi4QiI2RagSdKv), even though it is still showing sold out. IMAX has said they will be selling it again today for Pre-Orders. Pre-orders begin at 3:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. PST** ### Epic Theatres The Odyssey Collectibles: Trojan Horse Bucket and IMAX Film Camera Bucket ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-28-140657.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-28-140709-1.png)Epic Theatres has joined the chain lineup for *The Odyssey*, confirming concession collectibles ahead of the film’s July 17 release. All Epic Theatres locations will carry the standard Trojan Horse popcorn bucket, the same sculptural rearing horse design seen at Regal, AMC, and Cinemark, filled with popcorn. The IMAX Film Camera Popcorn Bucket is also confirmed at Epic Theatres, but only at the chain’s three IMAX-equipped locations: Epic Theatres of St. Augustine with IMAX in St. Augustine, Florida, Epic Theatres of West Volusia with Epic XL and IMAX in Deltona, Florida, and Epic Theatres of Hendersonville with IMAX in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Guests at Epic’s other locations will be able to get the Trojan Horse bucket but not the camera bucket. Epic’s Instagram announcement leaned into the same Trojan Horse messaging Regal used for its own Collectible Combo, telling fans no one can stand between them and these collectibles, and pointing them toward seeing the film in IMAX on July 17. The post carried the same asterisked note that applies across this entire merchandise wave: the IMAX camera bucket is only available at IMAX locations. For a smaller regional chain, landing both items for opening day puts Epic Theatres in the same merchandise conversation as the majors, which matters for fans near St. Augustine, Deltona, or Hendersonville who may not have a Regal, AMC, or Cinemark IMAX screen close by. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HLx5DMWX0AA7gwC-1-754x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/733802223_3484734818350997_5217502350202905534_n-675x900.jpg)## Our Take Regal wins the opening weekend collectible conversation with the Trojan Horse, full stop. A sculptural container with that much detail and that much name recognition from the source material is exactly what drives Google Discover clicks and impulse grabs at the concession stand. But the IMAX Film Camera Bucket is the one I personally want most. As someone who follows IMAX filmmaking closely, a collectible that actually looks like the camera Nolan shot this film on is a genuinely exciting artifact. If you are choosing one chain and one item, the Trojan Horse at Regal on July 16. If you care about the IMAX filmmaking angle, watch for the camera bucket restock and in-theater availability at your local IMAX. Cinemark’s tub-and-cup combo is a solid value add as more details come in, and we will update this article the moment pricing is confirmed. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** The Odyssey Popcorn Buckets --- ### [Inaugural Sushi Showdown Comes to Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs September 21](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/30/inaugural-sushi-showdown-comes-to-morimoto-asia-at-disney-springs-september-21/) **Published:** June 30, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Orlando’s sushi scene is getting its own championship belt. [Morimoto Asia](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/23/morimoto-asia-launches-kakigori-kool-shaved-ice-cart-at-disney-springs/) at Disney Springs will host the inaugural Sushi Showdown on Monday, September 21, with the city’s top sushi chefs competing head-to-head for the title of Orlando’s first sushi champion.** The format is straightforward and a little theatrical. Each competing chef will work with the same featured fish to create two dishes, a signature sushi with rice and a cooked small plate, giving guests a direct side-by-side comparison of technique. Dishes will be judged on taste, freshness, and overall cohesiveness, and guests get a say too. Everyone in attendance votes for their favorite using a gold coin, with a DJ keeping the energy up between tastings. ![Inaugural Sushi Showdown Comes to Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs September 21](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sushi-Showdown-Morimoto-Asia-Disney-Springs-1600x900.jpg)The event runs across two sessions, 5:30 to 7:30 PM and 8 to 10 PM, so guests can pick whichever fits their evening. General admission is $125 per person plus tax and gratuity, and a limited number of VIP booths are available at $700 for up to four guests, also plus tax and gratuity. For guests who want to go deeper on the drinks side, a $25 beverage add-on includes a custom sake box with six tastings and expert tasting notes, featuring pours from Dassai, Hakkaisan, Kubota, Nanbu Bijin and Soto. Beyond the competition, the night includes a live auction with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting Give Kids The World, the nonprofit resort that provides cost free wish vacations to critically ill children and their families. It is a fitting partner for an event built around Orlando’s hospitality and culinary community coming together for a single cause. 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Regal and Cinemark have already confirmed full lineups including sculpted popcorn buckets, character cups, kids combos, and plush accessories. AMC, Marcus, Epic, Showcase, and others are expected to follow in the coming weeks. This page is the one place to track everything — bookmark it and check back before you head to the theater. *Updated June 30, 2026*. [Swan Drive-in is selling the Minions & Monsters popcorn buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/30/minions-monsters-popcorn-buckets-swan-drive-in/) online now, including the sold-out James & Goomi bucket. For every movie theater popcorn bucket releasing this year across all films and chains, the full picture is at our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ![Minions & Monsters Popcorn Buckets 2026: Every Theater Chain Collectible](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Minions-Monsters-Popcorn-Buckets-2026_-Every-Theater-Chain-Collectible-1600x900.jpg)Minions & Monsters Popcorn Buckets 2026: Every Theater Chain Collectible## Regal — Minions & Monsters Collectibles Regal has confirmed three sculpted collectible popcorn containers for Minions & Monsters, making it the most robust theatrical collectibles lineup confirmed so far. All items are available at participating Regal locations while supplies last. ![Promotional poster for Minions & Monsters featuring three collectible popcorn containers and popcorn, with Regal branding at top.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/707965184_2240741970022258_6078134052625593092_n-675x900.jpg)![Minions & Monsters Popcorn Bucket Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/709710388_1251358327070892_4669313289726042427_n-675x900.jpg)Minions & Monsters Popcorn Bucket Regal - **Zoetrope Collectible Popcorn Bucket** – The standout piece of the entire theatrical run. The Zoetrope bucket is a teal art-deco-styled chest with ornate gold legs, designed to tie directly into the film’s 1920s Hollywood setting. It comes filled with a large popcorn. Of everything announced across all chains so far, this is the one with the highest likelihood of selling out fastest — the design is genuinely unlike anything Regal has released for a non-Disney title in recent memory. - **Irene Collectible Popcorn Container** – A sculpted container showing a Minion — possibly Dave — being consumed by a lumpy, orange, many-eyed monster named Irene. Comes with a large popcorn included. - **James and Goomi Collectible Popcorn Container** – Features Stuart holding a small green creature, with a large popcorn included. The more straightforward of the three sculpted options, but still a solid character piece for Minions fans. - **Additional Regal Items** – Regal is also offering a Collectible Kids Combo (64oz Popcorn Tin, 16oz Drink Cup, filled with popcorn and soda, plus one of five character toppers), Shoulder Buddies magnetic plush accessories, and the Collectible Explorer Light-Up Cup. Pricing for Regal sculpted buckets has run $24.99 to $29.99 for comparable Illumination and animated releases. FLN will confirm exact Minions & Monsters pricing when Regal posts it officially. For the full item-by-item Regal breakdown, see our [Regal Minions & Monsters popcorn buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-regal-popcorn-buckets/). ## Cinemark — Minions & Monsters Collectibles ![Promotional poster for Illumination's Minions & Monsters with yellow background and assorted Minion characters and snacks on display.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/710352413_2145208276021108_6612715899515763316_n-720x900.jpg)Cinemark has confirmed a full lineup that includes two sculpted popcorn buckets, an exclusive shaped cup, a large popcorn tin, a collectible ICEE cup, and two themed blankets — one of the more varied non-Regal lineups for a single film release. Cinemark pricing is confirmed. The two sculpted popcorn buckets — the Irene and the James & Goomi — are each **$34.95** with free same-day refills. The exclusive Cowboy Souvenir Cup is **$27.95**. The Super Snack Pack and Plush Combo is **$24.95** at select locations. The 130oz Popcorn Tin is **$14.95**, the 32oz ICEE Cup is **$7.95**, and both themed blankets are **$29.95** each. - **Cowboy Souvenir Cup** – An exclusive North America-only shaped cup featuring a Minion in a cowboy hat and bandana. This is not a standard printed cup — it is shaped and sculpted, making it one of the more distinctive cup-format collectibles Cinemark has offered for a summer release. - **James & Irene Popcorn Bucket** – A sculpted figure bucket, not a standard printed tub. Full dimensions and pricing will be confirmed closer to release. - **James & Goomi Popcorn Bucket** – A second sculpted figure bucket, also not a standard printed tub. The two Cinemark buckets offer a different visual take on the same characters available at Regal, so completists planning to visit multiple chains will find them worth comparing. - **Additional Cinemark Items** – The Cinemark lineup also includes a Super Snack Pack and Plush Combo, a 130oz Popcorn Tin, a 32oz ICEE Cup, and two themed blankets. For pricing and the full item-by-item breakdown, see our [Cinemark Minions & Monsters popcorn buckets and collectibles guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-popcorn-buckets-every-item-at-cinemark-this-summer/). ## AMC **[AMC is bringing Minions & Monsters collectibles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/) to its concession stands starting July 1, with a special bonus item for Dolby Cinema ticket holders.** ![Bright yellow AMC poster announcing Opening Day event with Minions keychains and posters, while supplies last, Wednesday 7/1, at Dolby Cinema AMC.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/713783937_875769115563547_3293358379536240977_n-720x900.jpg)![AMC Theatres poster for Illumination's Minions & Monsters promo with popcorn buckets, a Minions blanket, Barbarians with Chainsaws poster, train and zoetrope collectibles, a camera cup, and a green locomotive.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/712430761_2089528755248804_4813357337217438499_n-720x900.jpg)AMC will offer a lineup of concession collectibles in theaters starting on opening day. The confirmed items include cup toppers and a sipper, available at AMC locations while supplies last. No pricing has been announced yet. Dolby Cinema at AMC ticket holders get something extra on July 1: a collectible keychain. The keychain is only available to guests who see the film in Dolby Cinema on opening day, so if you are planning to go big on the format, that is the version to book. Full details on the AMC lineup are confirmed. - **Mini Minions Combo** — Includes a large drink with a mystery cup topper, a large popcorn in a “Content Creator” printed tub, and one mystery plushie. The topper and plushie are randomized, so you will not know what you are getting until you open it. - **Zoetrope Collectible Popcorn Bucket** — The teal art-deco theater chest that has also been confirmed at [Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-regal-popcorn-buckets/). AMC markets this as exclusive, but it is not. Includes a large popcorn. - **Train Collectible Popcorn Bucket** — This one is the real AMC exclusive. It is a sculpted green steam locomotive with a Minion peeking out of the coal car, and it includes a large popcorn. Nothing else at any other chain comes close to this design, and it is the item serious collectors will be after first. - **Camera Cup** — A sculpted Minion holding a vintage film camera, included with a large drink. AMC labels this exclusive, but similar sculpted cups are available at other chains. Still a strong design if you are building out your collection. - **Barbarians with Chainsaws Blanket** — A fleece blanket featuring a retro movie poster design for a fictional film-within-the-film called Barbarians with Chainsaws. It is a fun piece of movie merchandise that ties directly into the 1920s Hollywood storyline. ## Marcus Theatres **Marcus Theatres has confirmed a full collectibles lineup for Minions & Monsters, including an exclusive RealD 3D collectible ticket and a free bag charm screening event.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/713805138_4397841523866573_8587335608364883872_n-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/710538035_1446571780845101_8232422728558927926_n-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/714283588_1314063410128112_6275013551101543309_n-900x900.jpg)As part of RealD 3D’s Make Summer Pop campaign, Marcus is offering a limited collectible ticket series for the film. Collectible Series Vol. 2 of 5 features a Minion surrounded by the many-eyed monster Irene on a full-sized ticket numbered out of 10,000. To get one, you need to see Minions & Monsters in RealD 3D at a participating Marcus location on Wednesday, July 1 while supplies last. This is a numbered collectible, so ticket #00001/10000 would be genuinely worth holding onto. Marcus is also hosting a Bag Charm Special Screening on Sunday, July 5 only. Guests who purchase a special screening ticket for that date will receive a free Minions & Monsters bag charm, which features a die-cut acrylic Minion charm on a lanyard. The bag charm is only available with the special screening ticket, while supplies last. The wider Marcus limited-time collectibles lineup for the film includes the Zoetrope Collectible Popcorn Bucket (the same teal art-deco chest confirmed at Regal), two sculpted popcorn containers, a movie poster-style printed popcorn tub, and two Minion mini-figures. Full details on every Marcus item are in our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ## Epic Theatres **Epic Theatres has confirmed one of the largest Minions & Monsters collectibles lineups of any chain, with sculpted buckets, a sipper cup, mini figures, a blanket, a SnapCraze box, and more available starting July 1.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot_20260601_130919_Instagram-719x900.jpg)The full Epic lineup includes the Zoetrope Collectible Popcorn Bucket (the teal art-deco theater chest with large popcorn, also available at Regal and AMC), a printed large popcorn tub from a movie poster, a second printed popcorn tub in a smaller size, and a large film-strip-style printed bucket featuring Dave and Stuart. Epic is also offering a Minion Sipper Cup with a cowboy-dressed Minion figure on the straw, a square bucket with a see-through window “Show Me That Smile,” a Minions & Monsters fleece blanket, and a James and Goomi sculpted popcorn container similar to what Regal is carrying. On the figure side, Epic has two standalone sculpted collectibles: a cowboy Minion and a James holding Goomi figure. There is also a set of four small Minion mini-figures shown together — a pirate, a cowboy, a knight, and a fourth character — which appear to be part of a collectible series. Epic is also offering the film in RealD 3D and IMAX formats. Full pricing and availability details for Epic Theatres have not been confirmed. Check back here as more details are released ahead of the July 1 opening. For the full chain-by-chain breakdown, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ## Other Theater Chains Showcase Cinemas, B&B Theatres, Harkins, and other regional chains have not announced Minions & Monsters collectibles as of May 29, 2026. Additional announcements are expected before the July 1 opening. This page will be updated chain by chain as confirmations come in. ## Chain-by-Chain Summary | Chain | Sculpted Bucket | Collectible Cup | Kids Item | Status | |---|---|---|---|---| | Regal | Yes (3) | Yes | Yes | Confirmed | | Cinemark | Yes (2) | Yes | Yes | Confirmed | | AMC | TBD | TBD | TBD | Pending | | Marcus | TBD | TBD | TBD | Pending | | Epic | TBD | TBD | TBD | Pending | | Other Regional | TBD | TBD | TBD | Pending | ## About Minions & Monsters Minions & Monsters is an Illumination production distributed by Universal Pictures, opening exclusively in theaters on July 1, 2026. The film follows the Minions as they crash a 1920s Hollywood film set, become overnight stars, lose everything, accidentally unleash monsters on the world, and are forced to band together to save it. The 1920s setting directly informs the art-deco design language of several theatrical collectibles, most notably the Regal Zoetrope bucket. The voice cast includes Jeff Bridges, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan, and Trey Parker. Pierre Coffin returns as director and as the voice of the Minions, a role he has held since the franchise launched in 2010. Minions & Monsters opens in theaters July 1, 2026. This page is updated as each chain confirms its lineup — bookmark it and check back. For every movie theater popcorn bucket released this year, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). Stay with Fantasy Land News at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). ![Promotional poster: a yellow Minion with one blue goggle center, surrounded by orange, many-eyed creatures, with 'Illumination's Minions & Monsters' text above and 'July 1' date showing.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/minions-3-1-609x900.jpg)## Frequently Asked Questions **Where can I buy the Minions & Monsters popcorn bucket?** Minions & Monsters popcorn buckets are sold exclusively at movie theater concession stands. Regal and Cinemark have both confirmed sculpted buckets for the film. AMC and other chains are expected to announce their items before the July 1, 2026 opening. Items are not sold online and are available only while supplies last at participating locations. **How much do the Minions & Monsters popcorn buckets cost?** Regal and Cinemark have not yet published official pricing for their Minions & Monsters sculpted buckets. Based on comparable Illumination and animated releases at both chains, sculpted buckets have typically run between $24.99 and $34.99 depending on size and whether a food item is included. FLN will update pricing here as soon as it is confirmed. **What is the Zoetrope popcorn bucket?** The Zoetrope Collectible Popcorn Bucket is a Regal-exclusive item for Minions & Monsters. It is a teal art-deco-styled chest with ornate gold legs, designed around the film’s 1920s Hollywood setting. It comes filled with a large popcorn and is available at participating Regal locations while supplies last. **Does AMC have a Minions & Monsters popcorn bucket?** AMC has not yet announced its Minions & Monsters collectibles. An announcement is expected before the July 1 opening. This page will be updated the moment AMC confirms. **Are the Minions & Monsters popcorn buckets refillable?** Refill policies vary by chain and by item. Standard large popcorn tins at Regal and Cinemark are typically refillable on the day of purchase. Sculpted buckets are generally not part of refill programs, though policies differ by location. Check with your specific theater at the concession stand. **Which theater has the best Minions & Monsters collectible?** Based on what is confirmed so far, the Regal Zoetrope bucket is the most distinctive item of the theatrical run — the art-deco chest design is unlike any standard sculpted character bucket and directly ties into the film’s 1920s setting. For variety, Regal also has the most confirmed items overall with three sculpted containers plus a kids combo, light-up cup, and plush accessories. **When do the Minions & Monsters popcorn buckets go on sale?** Theater collectibles typically become available at concession stands starting with the first public screenings of the film. Minions & Monsters opens July 1, 2026, so that is the earliest date items will be available. Some chains offer early access through preview screenings — check your local theater’s listings for any June 30 evening screenings. **Can I buy Minions & Monsters popcorn buckets without seeing the movie?** Policies vary by theater. Most chains require a same-day ticket purchase to buy concession items including collectible buckets. Some locations may sell collectibles separately, but this is not standard practice. Check with your specific theater. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Prices start at $19.99, and all items are available online ahead of the film’s release Friday. Check out the full list of **[Minions & Monsters popcorn buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/ "Minions & Monsters Popcorn Buckets 2026: Every Theater Chain Collectible")** at most theaters. ![Minions & Monsters Popcorn Buckets: Swan Drive-In's Full Collection Available Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Swan-Drive-In-Minions-Monsters-Popcorn-1600x900.png) - Minions and Monsters: 22oz Minion Cowboy Cup $32.99 - Minions and Monsters: Explorer Light Up Cup $32.99 - Minions and Monsters: Irene Popcorn Bucket $39.99 - Minions and Monsters: James and Goomi Collectible Popcorn Container $49.99 - Minions and Monsters: Mini Minion Shoulder Pals ( Set of 2) $39.99 - Minions and Monsters: Minions Blanket (Design 1) $29.99 - Minions and Monsters: Minions Blanket (Design 2) $29.99 - Minions and Monsters: Mystery Minion Plush $19.99 - Minions and Monsters: Square Tin Popcorn Bucket $22.99 - Minions and Monsters: Zoetrope Popcorn Bucket $49.99 - [Swan Drive-in Minions & Monsters Collection](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/minions-and-monsters/?fbclid=IwVERDUASwGEVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6l3ZcGUchaXVDRsOUG3SDvCtWhKsP3hXgBcgm6jUHQyiYC-HbW2Ac0tLVgYQ_aem_cGhIuCjPDrACp_ZGT5oCvw) Minions & Monsters is an Illumination production distributed by Universal Pictures, opening exclusively in theaters on July 1, 2026. The film follows the Minions as they crash a 1920s Hollywood film set, become overnight stars, lose everything, accidentally unleash monsters on the world, and are forced to band together to save it. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Minions-Monsters-Popcorn-Buckets_-Swan-Drive-Ins-Full-Collection-Available-Now-1553x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Minions-Monsters-Popcorn-Buckets_-Swan-Drive-Ins-Full-Collection-Available-Now-1-1553x900.jpg)The voice cast includes Jeff Bridges, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan, and Trey Parker. Pierre Coffin returns as director and as the voice of the Minions, a role he has held since the franchise launched in 2010. Swan Drive-In, a drive-in theater in Blue Ridge, Georgia operating since 1955, has built a reputation for moving faster than the major chains on theater merch drops. Swan sold out of its [Masters of the Universe Castle Grayskull](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/18/masters-of-the-universe-castle-grayskull-popcorn-bucket-sells-out-swan-drive-in/ "Swan Drive-In MOTU Castle Grayskull Combo and Power Sword Tumbler Sell Out Within Hours") combo within hours of going live, and its [Mandalorian and Grogu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/02/swan-drive-in-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-may-the-fourth/ "Swan Drive-In Selling Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Buckets Online Starting May the Fourth") lineup cleared out on Star Wars Day. Shipping through swandrivein.com typically runs around $12, lower than most other online options, and orders usually go out within 24 hours. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney Legends Bill Farmer and Jodi Benson, along with newly named 2026 Legend Susan Egan, are set to make special appearances. The show premieres Friday, August 14 at 7 p.m., with an encore performance Saturday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m. ## A Whole New World of Alan Menken Eight time Academy Award winner Alan Menken is bringing a rare solo concert event to D23, sharing songs and the stories behind them from a catalog that spans “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” “Pocahontas,” “Hercules,” “Tangled,” and “Newsies,” among others. The show is written by Menken himself and directed by Richard Kraft, set for Sunday, August 16 at 6 p.m. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMAGE-1_DRC_WEB_1180x664_V5-LOGO-ONLY.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMAGE-2_A-Whole-New-World-of-Alan-Menken.jpg)## Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Panels Friday’s panel lineup includes a tribute marking Walt Disney’s 125th birthday, a behind the scenes look at the Ink and Paint department at Disney Animation, and a 20th anniversary celebration of “Enchanted” co-hosted by Nina West and director Kevin Lima. The Disney Lorcana TCG team also has a panel covering 2027 set releases, alongside speed puzzling events on the show floor, and there’s a separate look at Walt and Lillian Disney’s personal homes presented with the Walt Disney Family Museum. Saturday brings a Tinker Bell retrospective hosted by Ashley Eckstein, a Disney and Marvel storytelling legacy panel, a Disney fashion showcase featuring Disney Consumer Products’ Bobby Kim, and a historical panel on Walt Disney’s lighter side with rare footage. Sunday closes things out with a Disney Experiences memorabilia auction hosted by Bret Iwan, a 65th anniversary look back at “One Hundred and One Dalmatians,” and a panel from Disney artist Kevin Kidney on tracking down the real-world filming locations behind “Swiss Family Robinson.” ## Show Floor and Activations Beyond the panels, the show floor brings back the Disney+ Hulu Experience with its 4D theater, the Marvel Studios TVA walkthrough, and the Lucasfilm pavilion, alongside a joint Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios space previewing “Frozen 3” and “Gatto.” A preview of the touring Mundo Pixar exhibition is also part of the floor for the first time. Brand activations from BoxLunch, Pandora, Loungefly, Crocs, and others round things out, along with the first Disney Lorcana Challenge Championship Qualifier of the new season. ## Tickets Afternoon Only Fan Passes remain available for $49 across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, along with a full day Sunday Fan Pass for $99. Tickets are limited to D23 Gold Members. For everything else on tap this August, our [complete D23 2026 guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) is being updated as new details land. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMAGE-3_Challenge-Logo_1920x1080-1.jpg)## Friday, August 14 - **Walt Disney’s 125th Birthday Tribute:** A celebration of Walt Disney’s legacy featuring guests who knew him and performances inspired by his life. - **Ink and Paint at Disney Animation:** A behind the scenes look at how a hand drawn cel goes from pencil sketch to inked line to finished color. - **20 Years of Enchanted:** Co-hosts Nina West and director Kevin Lima mark the film’s 20th anniversary with guests and archive material. - **Disney Lorcana TCG Panel:** The Ravensburger team previews 2027 set releases and new events coming to Disney locations. - **Houses Walt Built:** The Walt Disney Family Museum shares rare photos and stories about Walt and Lillian Disney’s homes. - **Disney Lorcana Speed Puzzling:** Timed puzzle races held three times throughout the day at the Ravensburger Gaming Area. ## Saturday, August 15 - **Worlds of Tinker Bell:** Host Ashley Eckstein traces Tinker Bell’s evolution from “Peter Pan” to her own franchise. - **Disney/Marvel: A Legacy of Stories:** A look at the shared history between Disney and Marvel through comics and crossovers. - **Disney Style Around the World:** A showcase of global Disney fashion collaborations featuring Disney Consumer Products’ Bobby Kim. - **Great Moments with Walt Disney:** Historian Tim O’Day and editor Ryan March share rare footage and stories about Walt’s lighter side. ## Sunday, August 16 - **The Disney Experiences Auction:** A live and online bidding event for verified Disney parks and resorts memorabilia, hosted by Bret Iwan. - **One Hundred and One Dalmatians 65th Anniversary:** A retrospective featuring rarely seen art from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library. - **Searching for the Swiss Family Robinson Tree House:** Disney artist Kevin Kidney shares his trip to the real filming locations that inspired the attraction. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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These swim lessons have become an annual tradition at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, supported by over 100 Disney lifeguards. For many of these kids, this was their first time at a water park, and for some, their first real swim lesson. Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids ages 1 to 4 in the U.S. and the second leading cause for ages 5 to 14, and access to swim lessons isn’t spread evenly: kids from lower-income households are far more likely to have little to no swimming ability. A day like this isn’t just a nice photo op with an Olympic gold medalist in the water. For some of these kids, it’s one of the only chances they’ll get to learn a skill that could save their life, wrapped in a Disney-sized dose of fun. ![World's Largest Swim Lesson at Walt Disney World with Olympic Gold Medalist Simone Manuel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Worlds-Largest-Swim-Lesson-at-Walt-Disney-World-with-Olympic-Gold-Medalist-Simone-Manuel-1600x900.jpg)For many of these children, it was their first time ever visiting a water park. The excitement of being at Walt Disney World, paired with the expert guidance from Disney lifeguards, helps the kids build confidence in the water and enjoy swimming for years to come. “What Disney is doing with The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson fits perfectly with my personal mission of bringing life-saving swimming skills to people. It’s so special to be here at Typhoon Lagoon with these kids and making a difference in their lives,” said Simone Manuel, ESPN’s newest Take Back Sports Ambassador,” said Simone Manuel – [The Simone Manuel Foundation](https://simonemanuel.co/foundation/) and ESPN work together to help kids build confidence, resilience, belonging and leadership skills while connecting with other young people in communities nationwide. “There’s something powerful about watching a child gain confidence in the water for the first time,” said Tajiana Ancora-Brown, Director of External Affairs at Walt Disney World. “It’s even more special that for many of these kids, this is their first time ever at a water park. Our cast are creating moments for them that are not just fun, but life-changing too.” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WLSL-2-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WLSL1-600x400-bf06395-1.jpg)Participants attended the event thanks to the support of five Central Florida nonprofits that Disney supports: [Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida](https://www.citrus-gs.org/), [Girls Scouts of Citrus](https://www.centralfloridahomeless.org/), [Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida](https://elevateorlando.org/), [ELEVATE Orlando](https://alianzacenter.org/) and the [Alianza Center](https://alianzacenter.org/). “We’re grateful to Walt Disney World for making experiences like The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson possible for our youth,” President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida Jamie Merrill said. “For many of our Club members, this is their first visit to a water park and even their very first swim lesson. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It made its European premiere at London’s Coliseum in 2024, where it played to more than 300,000 sold-out audience members across 17 weeks, won Best New Play at the 2025 WhatsOnStage Awards, and picked up four Olivier nominations. From there it logged sold-out runs in Shanghai and Seoul before the world tour was confirmed. Performed entirely in Japanese with English surtitles, the show brings a cast of around 50, a live 11-piece orchestra playing Joe Hisaishi’s original film score, and elaborate puppetry from War Horse designer Toby Olié to the stage. London critics were largely won over, with reviewers praising the production’s faithfulness to Miyazaki’s film and singling out the puppet work on No-Face as a standout. Not every notice was glowing. Variety argued the adaptation leaned too heavily on replicating the film rather than finding its own theatrical voice, and a few outlets felt it didn’t quite match the puppetry showstoppers of the earlier My Neighbour Totoro stage production. The box office numbers and awards haul suggest audiences disagreed. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SPIRITED-AWAY.-Mone-Kamishiraishi-Chihiro.-Photo-by-Johan-Persson-1350x900.webp)Los Angeles won’t be the production’s first North American stop. Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre gets the North American premiere from May 6 through August 15, 2027, with the LA engagement following about two weeks later. Before either of those, the tour opens in Taipei in December 2026, then works through a Japan-wide run hitting Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Sapporo across the first half of 2027. The tour wraps with a return London engagement at the Coliseum from March through July 2028. 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Paramount Pictures has released a new poster and full trailer for [The Angry Birds Movie 3](https://www.angrybirds.com/explore/movie-dimension/), confirming the franchise’s December 23 theatrical return after a seven year wait since The Angry Birds Movie 2. ![The Angry Birds Movie 3 New Poster and Trailer Reveal Red's Fatherhood Storyline](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Angry-Birds-Movie-3-New-Poster-and-Trailer-Reveal-Reds-Fatherhood-Storyline-1600x900.jpg)The poster brings together the full extended Bird Island family under the tagline “One Big Angry Family,” with Red front and center surrounded by familiar faces and a few new ones in feathered formation. The trailer fills in the bigger picture: Jason Sudeikis returns as Red, who is no longer the hot-headed outcast from the first film. He is now a father of three, raising teenage daughter June, adventurous son Glider, and hatchling Olly alongside Silver, voiced by Rachel Bloom. Where the first two movies sent Red off to save Bird Island from outside threats, this one puts him through a different kind of gauntlet: actually raising kids. Josh Gad and Danny McBride are back as Chuck and Bomb, this time pulling babysitting duty when Red needs backup, which based on the trailer happens often. Smosh’s Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox return as Hal and Bubbles, and the cast expands considerably with Walker Scobell, Emma Myers, Keke Palmer, Lily James, Tim Robinson, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Nikki Glaser, Sam Richardson, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson, Anna Cathcart, and social media personalities MrBeast and Salish Matter joining the flock. John Rice, who previously co-directed The Angry Birds Movie 2, takes the director’s chair this time, while Thurop Van Orman moves to the writers’ room. Heitor Pereira returns to score the film, continuing his work across all three Angry Birds movies. DNEG Animation is handling animation and storyboarding, with Jeanie Chang as production designer. Producer John Cohen called the voice cast an all-star comedic ensemble, while Paramount’s Marc Weinstock pointed to the franchise’s worldwide reach as the reason for bringing it to theaters. Flywheel Media’s Don McGregor noted this marks the company’s first theatrical distribution partnership. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/732838201_1574477504033952_6071229961306735477_n-720x900.jpg)**Our Take:** The fatherhood pivot is a smart move for a franchise that already proved it could clear half a billion dollars worldwide on slapstick alone. Aging up the core joke from “angry bird with a temper” to “angry bird trying not to embarrass his teenager” gives the series somewhere new to go instead of just repeating the save-the-island formula a third time, and the early trailer beats suggest the writers leaned into that rather than treating it as a gimmick. 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It was about how nearly every shot was framed.** Fans and critics quickly noticed that the trailer kept its action centered in the middle of the frame almost every time. That led to a theory spreading across social media that the footage had been composed specifically so it could be cropped cleanly into vertical 9:16 video for TikTok and Instagram Reels. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hexed-Directors-Respond-to-the-Trailers-_Made-for-Vertical-Video_-Backlash1-1600x900.jpg)Several fans demonstrated the point themselves, cropping the trailer to vertical and showing that almost nothing important was lost. The comparison that further fueled the debate was DreamWorks’ “Forgotten Island” trailer, released around the same time, which used a wider variety of framing and blocking. The conversation grew large enough that outlets like Kotaku and Creative Bloq wrote about what it said about modern movie trailers being shaped by phone viewing habits. The directors got a chance to address it directly after “Hexed” took the stage at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 26, where Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand debuted new footage from the film publicly for the first time, alongside the [newly announced Lilo & Scratch short](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/27/disneys-lilo-scratch-short-to-debut-alongside-hexed-on-november-25/). In an interview with animation trade outlet **[Cartoon Brew](https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/hexed-fawn-veerasunthorn-jason-hand-vertical-video-annecy-263868.html)** following the presentation, both directors were asked how frustrating it was to watch a trailer get defined by that conversation. Hand said it wasn’t a reaction the team had anticipated, and Veerasunthorn agreed. **“That one caught me off guard,” she said.** Hand added that he expects the criticism to fade naturally once people see more of the team’s cinematography, calling the original claim inaccurate. Veerasunthorn pushed back on the cropping theory directly, explaining that the team puts real thought into where characters stand in a shot and what surrounds them, asking themselves whether a character feels free or restricted in any given moment. Hand also pointed to the work the team has done with aspect ratio to shape how the world around Billie feels, and said he thinks the conversation will move past this once more of the film is out in the world. ![Disney's Hexed First Trailer Released With Hailee Steinfeld, Tracey Ullman and Stephen Fry Cast](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disneys-Hexed-First-Trailer-Released-With-Hailee-Steinfeld-Tracey-Ullman-and-Stephen-Fry-Cast-1600x900.jpg)Disney’s Hexed First Trailer Released With Hailee Steinfeld, Tracey Ullman and Stephen Fry Cast“Hexed” is still on track for November 25, and the footage shown at Annecy is the first real signal of how the finished film will actually look in motion. 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It’s produced by “20/20” and ABC News Studios, with Matt Lombardi and Jennifer Joseph serving as executive producers. The special is the first major broadcast moment in Disney Celebrates America, the company wide initiative marking the country’s 250th anniversary that [Fantasy Land News first reported in full on June 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/02/disney-celebrates-america-new-details-july-4-2026/), ahead of the bigger 24 hour broadcast coming July 4. ![How to Watch Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness Tonight](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/How-to-Watch-Disney-Celebrates-America_-The-Pursuit-of-Happiness-Tonight-1600x900.jpg)Each Disney park location tonight is used as a doorway into a different piece of American history. Main Street U.S.A. anchors segments on one of the country’s oldest family run small businesses and the rise of the automobile industry, while Toy Story Land traces the story behind some of America’s most iconic toys. Cars Land gets its own segment on road trip culture and the open road. Hawaiian performer Moana Jones Wong shares her perspective on island culture and community, and National Geographic Explorer at Large Sylvia Earle talks through her decades of ocean conservation work. Musician Jon Batiste visits the New Orleans studio considered the birthplace of rock and roll, and the special also looks at how Pan Am shaped modern air travel and how the Savannah Bananas fit into the larger story of American baseball. Old Hollywood gets its moment too, with a stop at the TCL Chinese Theatre built around Marilyn Monroe, and the broadcast closes with a tribute to ABC News’ own 30 hours of continuous Apollo 11 coverage in 1969. ## How to Watch Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness “Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness” airs tonight, June 29, from 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. An encore broadcast is set for Friday, July 3, also from 8 to 10 p.m. ET. You can watch the official trailer below. This is just the opening act. Disney Celebrates America runs through the July 4 weekend, including Soarin’ Across America’s Disneyland debut and the 24 hour David Muir led broadcast. If you haven’t ridden the new [Soarin’ Across America at EPCOT](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/16/the-new-soarin-across-america-is-beautiful-patriotic-and-missing-one-very-important-city/), our full review is a good place to start. 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According to her account, the girl had been sitting on top of the rock wall that borders the savanna before climbing down into the enclosure. Any injury appeared to be minor, though the situation looked dramatic in the moment. > [Girl jumps into animal enclosure at Animal Kingdom Lodge](https://www.reddit.com/r/WaltDisneyWorld/comments/1uig3nb/girl_jumps_into_animal_enclosure_at_animal/) > by[u/MetaKate334](https://www.reddit.com/user/MetaKate334/) in[WaltDisneyWorld](https://www.reddit.com/r/WaltDisneyWorld/) In the video, a bystander can be seen leaning over the wall trying to reach the child, who is attempting to climb back up on her own. When that rescue attempt comes up short, a second bystander climbs over the wall and drops down into the enclosure to reach her directly. The clip then cuts to a group of guests working together to lift both the child and the woman who went in after her back over the wall to safety. It’s worth noting that Disney typically sets its actual perimeter fencing for these savanna habitats well back from the rock walls and overlooks where guests gather, often far enough that visitors don’t register it as a barrier at all. That doesn’t make going into the enclosure a good idea, but it does mean the area the child entered was likely a buffer zone rather than open range, putting her in less immediate danger than the footage alone suggests. A separate commenter on the Reddit thread said her own daughter was at Sanaa for the same reason and gave a statement to resort security afterward. **That commenter claimed the child’s parents were dining inside the restaurant without her at the time, and that the parents directed blame at the resort once the situation was resolved.** Fantasy Land News has not been able to independently verify this secondhand account, and we’re treating it as unconfirmed. As of publication, Disney has not issued a public statement on the incident. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Walt Disney World **Tags:** Child Falls Into Animal Enclosure at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge --- ### [The Complete Hallmark Channel Christmas in July Schedule is Here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/28/the-complete-hallmark-channel-christmas-in-july-schedule-is-here/) **Published:** June 28, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** Christmas in July is fast approaching, and Hallmark fans are ready. Some of us have already been watching since the Christmas movies started on June 26th. We will break out our finest Christmas t-shirts and have some hot cocoa while watching nothing but Christmas movies for the month. Here’s a look at what is coming to Hallmark Channel this month, with returning stars and favorite pairings. Viewers will be treated to four new Hallmark Channel movies and sneak peeks of what is to come during Countdown to Christmas, including a look at **[Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/tag/hallmark-disney-parks-holiday-ever-after-a-disney-world-wish-come-true-movie-poster/)**, during Christmas Under Construction. *Last Updated June 28, 2026*: We are adding the daily schedule, plus a new look at Christmas at Sea on Hallmark+. Stay with us as we keep this list updated. ![The Complete Hallmark Channel Christmas in July Schedule is Here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Complete-Hallmark-Channel-Christmas-in-July-Schedule-is-Here-1600x900.jpg)These are the four Movies that will premiere this summer on **[Hallmark Channel’s Christmas In July 2026](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/christmas-in-july)**: **Christmas Under Construction – July 4 at 8/7c**: While doing a Christmas renovation for a cozy New Hampshire cabin, Chelsea, the star of a hit reality show, Renovation Romance, finds an unexpected connection with the cabin’s owner, Cooper. Stars Daniel Lissing and Jessica Lowndes, who are teaming up for the first time since they starred in the fan-favorite Christmas movie December Bride. **O Little Christmas Market – July 11 at 8/7c**: An artist’s fight to save her town’s beloved Christmas market from a developer, but a budding romance with the architect tied to the deal may help bring about a Christmas miracle. Stars Katherine Barrell and Stephen Huszar. **Snowbound for the Holidays – July 18 at 8/7c**: Hotel manager Cassidy Evergreen evaluates a cozy ski lodge, but Christmas magic—and its charming owner, Trey Sanderson—turn a simple assignment into a heartfelt choice between duty and love. Stars Marcus Rosner and Vanessa Lengies **Love Under the Mistletoe – July 25 at 8/7c**: Grace and her former high school crush, Ryan, work together to revive the beloved charity fundraiser and seem to constantly find themselves under strategically placed mistletoe. Stars Jen Lilley and Nick Bateman ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/christmasjuly6.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/christmasjuly4.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/christmasjuly2.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/christmasjuly8.webp)On July 1, 2026, **Christmas at Sea** will premiere on **[Hallmark+](https://www.hallmarkplus.com/)**. The passengers aboard the Hallmark Cruise are ecstatic when they come face to face with all of their favorite Hallmark stars, who offer advice and support on their journeys. Get ready for another adventure on the high seas as Hallmark superfans meet their favorite stars on a Christmas cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. With holiday cheer, unforgettable moments, and celebrity surprises, this cruise is one to remember. Features Hallmark Stars: **Benjamin Ayres** (The Santa Class), **Jonathan Bennett** (Finding Mr. Christmas), **Rachel Boston** (The More the Merrier), **B.J. Britt** (Tidings for the Season), **Wes Brown** (Haul Out the Holly), **Erin Cahill** (Christmas at the Catnip Café), **Paul Campbell** (Three Wisest Men), **Taylor Cole** (A Reason for the Season), **Nikki DeLoach** (A Grand Ole Opry Christmas), **Heather Hemmens** (The Snow Must Go On), **Tyler Hynes** (Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story), **Ginna Claire Mason** (A Holiday Spectacular), **Brendan Penny** (The More the Merrier), **Kimberley Sustad** (Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!), **Andrew Walker** (She’s Making a List) and **Ashley Williams** (Jingle Bell Run). ![Christmas at Sea](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Christmas-at-Sea.webp) ### Hallmark Christmas in July 2026 — Full Schedule **Week 1 –** **Friday, June 26** - 2/1c: A Bride for Christmas - 4/3c: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - 6/5c: A Very Merry Mix-Up - 8/7c: The Christmas Secret - 10/9c: We Met in December **Saturday, June 27** - 8a/7c: Christmas with Holly - 10a/9c: If I Only Had Christmas - 12/11c: Our Holiday Story - 2/1c: The Sweetest Christmas - 4/3c: A Royal Christmas - 6/5c: Christmas by Starlight **Sunday, June 28** - 8a/7c: Snow Bride - 10a/9c: You, Me & the Christmas Trees - 12/11c: A Biltmore Christmas - 2/1c: Time for You to Come Home for Christmas - 4/3c: Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses - 8/7c: Christmas Island - 10/9c: Jingle Bell Run **Week 2 –** **Monday, June 29** - 10a/9c: Christmas CEO - 12/11c: Northern Lights of Christmas - 2/1c: Tidings for the Season - 4/3c: Christmas Under Wraps - 6/5c: Crown for Christmas - 8/7c: Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater **Tuesday, June 30** - 10a/9c: Christmas in Montana - 12/11c: My Christmas Love - 2/1c: Five Star Christmas - 4/3c: Mystery on Mistletoe Lane - 6/5c: A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe **Wednesday, July 1** - 10a/9c: The Christmas Cottage - 12/11c: Holiday Hearts - 2/1c: Five More Minutes - 4/3c: It’s Christmas, Eve - 6/5c: An Unexpected Christmas - 8/7c: On the 12th Date of Christmas **Thursday, July 2** - 10a/9c: November Christmas - 12/11c: Love You Like Christmas - 2/1c: Christmas at Grand Valley - 4/3c: A Royal Montana Christmas - 8/7c: Rocky Mountain Christmas **Friday, July 3** - 10a/9c: Believe in Christmas - 12/11c: The Most Colorful Time of the Year - 2/1c: A Glenbrooke Christmas - 4/3c: Christmas Tree Lane - 6/5c: A December Bride - 8/7c: Santa Tell Me - 10/9c: Single on the 25th **Saturday, July 4** - 8a/7c: Christmas in Love - 10a/9c: Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! - 12/11c: Three Wise Men and a Baby - 2/1c: Christmas on Duty - 4/3c: Christmas on Call - 6/5c: A Veteran’s Christmas - 8/7c: Christmas Under Construction ***Worldwide Premiere*** - 10/9c: Deck the Walls **Sunday, July 5** - 8a/7c: Christmas Under the Stars - 10a/9c: Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen - 12/11c: Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story - 2/1c: A Christmas Together with You - 4/3c: A Merry Scottish Christmas - 6/5c: Christmas Under Construction - 8/7c: The More the Merrier - 10/9c: Coyote Creek Christmas **Week 3 –** **Monday, July 6** - 10a/9c: A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love - 12/11c: Gingerbread Miracle - 2/1c: In Merry Measure - 4/3c: One Royal Holiday - 6/5c: Snow Bride - 8/7c: The Nine Lives of Christmas **Tuesday, July 7** - 10a/9c: Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa - 12/11c: Unlocking Christmas - 2/1c: A Christmas to Remember - 4/3c: Time for Me to Come Home for Christmas - 6/5c: Return to Christmas Creek - 8/7c: Melt My Heart This Christmas **Wednesday, July 8** - 10a/9c: The Santa Summit - 12/11c: Christmas Under the Lights - 2/1c: One Starry Christmas - 4/3c: A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love - 6/5c: Everything Christmas - 8/7c: Christmas Under Construction **Thursday, July 9** - 10a/9c: Rescuing Christmas - 12/11c: 12 Gifts of Christmas - 2/1c: Family for Christmas - 4/3c: Pride, Prejudice, and Mistletoe - 6/5c: Christmas Waltz - 8/7c: Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas **Friday, July 10** - 10a/9c: Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas - 12/11c: The Mistletoe Secret - 2/1c: The Christmas Train - 4/3c: A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas - 6/5c: Long Lost Christmas - 8/7c: You, Me & the Christmas Trees - 10/9c: The Santa Class **Saturday, July 11** - 8a/7c: A Little Christmas Charm - 10a/9c: A Christmas Detour - 12/11c: Christmas at the Plaza - 2/1c: A Bramble House Christmas - 4/3c: A Christmas Carousel - 6/5c: Miracle in Bethlehem, PA - 8/7c: O Little Christmas Market ***Worldwide Premiere*** - 10/9c: Holiday Hotline **Sunday, July 12** - 8a/7c: Christmas Made to Order - 10a/9c: A Grand Ole Opry Christmas - 12/11c: My Christmas Dream - 2/1c: ‘Tis the Season to be Merry - 4/3c: Write Before Christmas - 6/5c: O Little Christmas Market - 8/7c: Following Yonder Star - 10/9c: Once Upon a Christmas Miracle **Week 4 –** **Monday, July 13** - 10a/9c: Falling Like Snowflakes - 12/11c: Christmas Town - 2/1c: Cross Country Christmas - 4/3c: A Cozy Christmas Inn - 6/5c: Christmas Under the Stars - 8/7c: A Glenbrooke Christmas **Tuesday, July 14** - 10a/9c: Take Me Back for Christmas - 12/11c: A Season for Family - 2/1c: Picture a Perfect Christmas - 4/3c: The Secret Gift of Christmas - 6/5c: Our Holiday Story - 8/7c: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year **Wednesday, July 15** - 10a/9c: The Snow Must Go On - 12/11c: Believe in Christmas - 2/1c: A Biltmore Christmas - 4/3c: Small Town Christmas - 6/5c: Rocky Mountain Christmas - 8/7c: O Little Christmas Market **Thursday, July 16** - 10a/9c: An Ice Palace Romance - 12/11c: Flipping for Christmas - 2/1c: A Christmas Melody - 4/3c: A Wish For Christmas - 6/5c: The Sweetest Christmas - 8/7c: A Royal Christmas **Friday, July 17** - 10a/9c: A Godwink Christmas: Meant for Love - 12/11c: Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas - 2/1c: A Suite Holiday Romance - 4/3c: A Not So Royal Christmas - 6/5c: A Royal Montana Christmas - 8/7c: One Royal Holiday - 10/9c: A Royal Queens Christmas **Saturday, July 18** - 8a/7c: A Season for Miracles - 10a/9c: The Christmas Note - 12/11c: Debbie Macomber’s Dashing Through the Snow - 2/1c: My Grown-Up Christmas List - 4/3c: Christmas Under Wraps - 6/5c: We Met in December - 8/7c: Snowbound for the Holidays ***Worldwide Premiere*** - 10/9c: Christmas Under Construction **Sunday, July 19** - 8a/7c: One Christmas Eve - 10a/9c: ‘Twas the Date Before Christmas - 12/11c: Three Wiser Men and a Boy - 2/1c: All I Need for Christmas - 4/3c: Christmas Getaway - 6/5c: Snowbound for the Holidays - 8/7c: A Very Merry Mix-Up - 10/9c: Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater **Week 5 –** **Monday, July 20** - 12/11c: This Time Each Year - 2/1c: A Reason for the Season - 4/3c: Long Lost Christmas - 6/5c: Coyote Creek Christmas - 8/7c: Christmas Island **Tuesday, July 21** - 12/11c: Silver Bells - 2/1c: A Newport Christmas - 4/3c: Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas - 6/5c: A Godwink Christmas - 8/7c: Christmas by Starlight **Wednesday, July 22** - 12/11c: Inventing the Christmas Prince - 2/1c: Holiday Crashers - 4/3c: Holiday Hotline - 6/5c: Christmas at the Catnip Café - 8/7c: Snowbound for the Holidays **Thursday, July 23** - 12/11c: Take Me Back for Christmas - 2/1c: The Christmas Quest - 4/3c: Christmas in Rome - 6/5c: Christmas at Castle Hart - 8/7c: A Merry Scottish Christmas **Friday, July 24** - 12/11c: Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday - 2/1c: Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! - 4/3c: A Very Merry Bridesmaid - 6/5c: Following Yonder Star - 8/7c: Miracle in Bethlehem, PA - 10/9c: The More the Merrier **Saturday, July 25** - 8a/7c: Five More Minutes - 10a/9c: Next Stop, Christmas - 12/11c: Christmas Next Door - 2/1c: On the 12th Date of Christmas - 4/3c: Single on the 25th - 6/5c: The Christmas Secret - 8/7c: Love Under the Mistletoe ***Worldwide Premiere*** - 10/9c: O Little Christmas Market **Sunday, July 26** - 8a/7c: A Dream of Christmas - 10a/9c: Merry & Bright - 12/11c: Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story - 2/1c: Five Star Christmas - 4/3c: An Unexpected Christmas - 6/5c: Love Under the Mistletoe - 8/7c: A Veteran’s Christmas - 10/9c: Crown for Christmas **Week 6**– **Monday, July 27** - 2/1c: It’s Christmas, Eve - 4/3c: Write Before Christmas - 6/5c: Snowbound for the Holidays - 8/7c: Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses **Tuesday, July 28** - 2/1c: Christmas with the Darlings - 4/3c: A Christmas Carousel - 6/5c: Christmas Above the Clouds - 8/7c: Santa Tell Me **Wednesday, July 29** - 2/1c: Tidings for the Season - 4/3c: A Maple Valley Christmas - 6/5c: Christmas On My Mind - 8/7c: Love Under the Mistletoe **Thursday, July 30** - 2/1c: Sugarplummed - 4/3c: Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up - 6/5c: She’s Making a List - 8/7c: Haul Out the Holly **Friday, July 31** - 2/1c: The Nine Lives of Christmas - 4/3c: Christmas with Holly - 6/5c: Love Under the Mistletoe - 8/7c: A Bramble House Christmas *Four Worldwide Premieres land during the run: Christmas Under Construction (Sat. 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The story revolves around Marley, an overworked architect, who takes an unexpected summer trip, a sandcastle contest, and a contractor, Adam, to help her reconnect with her daughter, rediscover joy, and find love she never saw coming. This was an absolute dream pairing for me. Brennan Elliott and Erica Cerra sparked chemistry from the moment they met. The banter between them was effortless and believable. Erica Cerra and Sarah Sheehan, who plays her daughter Lily, similarly had a great rapport. ![Brennan Elliott and Erica Cerra Build the Perfect Romance in Hallmark's A Castle of Our Own-Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Brennan-Elliott-and-Erica-Cerra-Build-the-Perfect-Romance-in-Hallmarks-A-Castle-of-Our-Own-Review-1344x900.jpg)Erica and Brennan brought out the best in each other from the first scene to the last. This is a perfect cozy summer weekend watch. Erica brings a refreshing realness to her character. You believe the overworked and overachieving mom who wants to unplug and be present for her daughter and then Adam. Brennan always has an easy way about him and is great with comedic timing and warmth. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/castleown5.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/castleown2.webp)This definitely felt like a more mature Hallmark movie rather than the hot or super meetcute movies. The network paired two seasoned talents amidst gorgeous backdrops of the beach and the sandcastle competition. There were colorful townsfolk amidst the community event of the sandcastle competition. 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Check below for the updated AMC section. We are updating this article as the theaters announce the Supergirl popcorn buckets. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Supergirl-popcorn-Buckets-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Supergirl-popcorn-Buckets.jpg)We have been tracking the Supergirl merchandise wave since [Snapco first revealed the Lobo popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/31/supergirl-lobo-popcorn-bucket-snapco/) earlier this month. Now the full chain-by-chain picture is confirmed. For all ongoing movie theater collectible coverage, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ## Regal Supergirl Popcorn Buckets and Collectibles [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/supergirl-collectible-combo-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/supergirl-collectible-combo.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/collectible-supergirl-bucket-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/collectible-supergirl-bucket.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lobos-collectible-container-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lobos-collectible-container.webp)Regal has the largest Supergirl collectible lineup of any chain, with three items available at participating locations while supplies last. You can see the full Regal Supergirl page at [regmovies.com/promotions/supergirl](https://www.regmovies.com/promotions/supergirl). The Lobo’s Spacehog Collectible Container is the standout item of the entire Supergirl theater merchandise rollout. It is a large-format sculptural container designed to look like Lobo riding his Spacehog motorcycle, with Lobo’s figure perched on the bike with his coat trailing behind him. It comes with a large popcorn and includes a free same-day refill. The sculpt detail is exceptional, even if it doesn’t hold much popcorn. Regal also has the 200oz Collectible Silhouette Bucket, a gold and blue square-format popcorn bucket with a cutout silhouette of Supergirl in flight on the front panel and the Superman S-shield on the side panel. It comes filled with popcorn and includes a free same-day refill. The graphic design is clean enough to work as a display piece long after the film closes. The third Regal item is the Collectible Combo, which includes a character art popcorn bucket featuring Supergirl and a souvenir cup with a “Nowhere” graphic, filled with popcorn and soda. The combo also includes free same-day refills. Regal Crown Club members get an additional bonus: 1,000 extra credits for seeing Supergirl on June 3. Regal is also running an IMAX Exclusive Collectible Ticket Giveaway at participating Regal IMAX locations from June 25 through June 28, while supplies last. ## AMC Supergirl Collectibles: S-Shield Bucket, Hexagonal Bucket, Cup, Plush, and Lanyard ![AMC Supergirl Collectibles: S-Shield Bucket, Hexagonal Bucket, Cup, Plush, and Lanyard](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/j1xcjgjqntmau3euhwqx.avif)**AMC Theatres** has confirmed pricing for its full Supergirl collectibles lineup. The **Supergirl Shield Popcorn Bucket is $29.99**, limited to 2 per person. The **Lobo Bike Spacehog Popcorn Bucket is $49.99**, also limited to 2 per person, and matches the Lobo Bike design Swan Drive-In is offering separately online. AMC is also offering the **Supergirl Shield Tin at $21.99** and the **Supergirl Gripper Cup at $24.99**, both limited to 2 per person. ![Colorful promo poster for AMC: announces 'Get a Collectible Comic Book' with Supergirl comic cover and the Superman shield logo against a blue-orange splattered background (THU-FRI 6/25-6/26).](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/713664459_1520131290157374_2264815645202215134_n-720x900.jpg)Separately, AMC is giving away a free collectible comic book — Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1 — to guests who see Supergirl in IMAX at AMC on June 25 or June 26. That giveaway is first-come, first-served at participating AMC IMAX locations while supplies last. No passes or discounts apply. One comic per ticket purchase. ## Cinemark Supergirl Collectibles: Lobo Bucket, Popcorn Tin, ICEE Cup, Krypto Plush, and XD Pin ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/712287405_1428597805970893_3166682407207618723_n-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/712287013_1428601119303895_6419175554321418205_n-720x900.jpg)Cinemark has the largest concession lineup of any chain for Supergirl. The headliner is the Lobo Popcorn Bucket — a sculptural container featuring Lobo riding his Spacehog motorcycle, with a free same-day refill included. Cinemark is also now selling the **Lobo Bike Popcorn Bucket** online at [shop.cinemark.com](https://shop.cinemark.com/products/supergirl-lobo-bike-bucket) for $39.95. The 23oz plastic bucket features a detailed motorcycle design with flickering LED lights in the exhaust flare. Customers may purchase a maximum of three units of this limited-edition collectible. Cinemark is also offering a 22oz ICEE Cup with free same-day refill, a 130oz Popcorn Tin plus 44oz Souvenir Cup Combo with free same-day refill (the tin features Supergirl character art and the cup features a graffiti-style Supergirl graphic — tin color may vary), and a Krypto Plush. All items are available at select Cinemark locations while supplies last. Cinemark XD has a separate exclusive: a collectible Superman shield enamel pin given to guests who see Supergirl early in Cinemark XD on Wednesday, June 24 — two days before the wide release. This offer is limited time only at select locations while supplies last, making June 24 the most time-sensitive date in the entire opening weekend collectible lineup. ## Marcus Theatres Supergirl Collectibles: Make Summer Pop Ticket, Lobo Bucket, and Silhouette Buckets ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/714423382_1448699337299012_2269217403216050791_n-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/713363667_4643662269201258_8449424741480725553_n-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SGBUCKETCOMBO_HERO-900x900.webp)Marcus is also selling two additional Supergirl collectibles online. The **Supergirl 130oz Popcorn Bucket Set** is $34.99 and includes three 130oz metal tins, each featuring different Kara Zor-El artwork tracing her journey from Krypton to Earth. Available at [marcus.onlyintheatres.shop](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/supergirl-130oz-popcorn-bucket-combo-set). The **Supergirl 22oz Dome-Lid Tumbler** is $14.99 and features the House of El crest. Available at [marcus.onlyintheatres.shop](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/supergirl-22oz-dome-lid-tumbler). Marcus Theatres is featuring Supergirl as Volume 2 of 5 in their Make Summer Pop Collectible Ticket Series. Guests who see Supergirl in RealD 3D starting Thursday, June 25 receive the second numbered collectible ticket in the summer series, limited to 10,000 total. Marcus also has two of the most visually striking collectible buckets in the entire Supergirl theater lineup. The Lobo Spacehog Collectible Container is a sculptural bucket featuring Lobo riding his Spacehog motorcycle — and it lights up. The engine glow effect on the Spacehog is built in, and the popcorn loads directly into the body of the bike. Marcus is also offering two versions of a Supergirl Silhouette Bucket: a red and black version featuring the Supergirl silhouette and S-shield cutout design, and a gold and blue version with a Krypto silhouette design. Both are square-format collectible buckets. All Marcus items are available at select locations while supplies last. ## Epic Theatres Supergirl Collectibles: Lobo Spacehog Bucket, Figure-Topper Cups, Silhouette Boxes, Krypto Plush, and More ![Epic Theatres Supergirl Collectibles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-07-111021.png)Epic Theatres has one of the deepest Supergirl collectible lineups of any chain, with at least seven distinct items confirmed at participating locations while supplies last. The centerpiece is the Lobo Spacehog Collectible Container, the sculptural bucket featuring Lobo riding his Spacehog motorcycle, the same design that Regal, Cinemark, and Marcus are also carrying, which tells you exactly how much WB pushed this item as the hero collectible of the Supergirl merchandise wave. Epic also has two figure-topper souvenir cups that are among the most distinctive pieces in the entire Supergirl theater lineup. The Supergirl Cup features full character art of Kara Zor-El in her suit with a Supergirl mini figure mounted on the lid. The Lobo Cup mirrors the design with Lobo character art and a Lobo mini figure topper. Epic has not confirmed specific details on figure assortment at time of publication. Two collectible silhouette popcorn bucket boxes round out the bucket options. The gold and purple Supergirl Silhouette Box features a cutout silhouette of Supergirl in flight. The red and black S-Shield Box uses the Superman shield graphic with a high-contrast cutout design. Both are square-format collectible boxes filled with popcorn, the same style Regal and Marcus are carrying under their respective chain branding. The “Nowhere” Souvenir Cup — featuring Supergirl in her trench coat against a space backdrop with “Nowhere” lettering — appears in two versions at Epic, suggesting a standard and a refillable size option. Both carry the same character art and graphic design seen at other chains for this cup. Rounding out the lineup is a Krypto Plush, the white fluffy Super-Dog rendered in soft toy form, consistent with the plush Cinemark is also carrying. All Epic Theatres Supergirl items are available at participating locations while supplies last. Epic does not have the same national footprint as Regal, AMC, Cinemark, or Marcus, so availability will vary significantly by region. Check your local Epic location before making a trip. ## Swan Drive-In Supergirl Popcorn Buckets on sale at 9:00 PM **Swan Drive-In** is releasing its full Supergirl collectible lineup online at swandrivein.com. The standout piece is the **Lobo Bike Popcorn Bucket at $39.99** — a 23oz collectible featuring a detailed motorcycle design with flickering LED lights in the exhaust flare. Swan is also offering the **130oz Metal Tins Set of All 3 for $49.99**, **Dangler Keychains Set of Both for $23.99**, and a **Fleece Blanket for $29.99**. Swan has moved fast on DC and franchise releases before — the [Masters of the Universe Castle Grayskull sold out within hours](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/18/masters-of-the-universe-castle-grayskull-popcorn-bucket-sells-out-swan-drive-in/) of going live, and [Mandalorian and Grogu buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/02/swan-drive-in-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-may-the-fourth/) sold out on May the Fourth. If you want the Lobo Bike bucket, have your cart ready. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SG_FCI_12oz_LoBo_Bucket_Q_022026-scaled-1-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Swan-Supergirl-Danglers-Set-Of-2-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Swan-Supergirl-Tin-Set-Of-3-900x900.png) ## Our Take Regal is the clear winner for collectible ambition this opening weekend. The Lobo Spacehog Container is the most character-specific sculptural bucket to hit theaters this summer and it is going to move fast. That said, the AMC IMAX comic book giveaway is a close second for the right fan — a first-issue copy of the source material paired with a filmed-for-IMAX screening is a hard combination to beat. The Cinemark XD pin on June 24 is worth noting for anyone who wants to see the film early and walk out with something tangible. If you are only picking one chain, Regal for the bucket. If the source material matters to you, AMC IMAX on June 25 is the move. Stay up to date on all Supergirl and theater collectible coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com) and join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). ![Supergirl Teaser Trailer Drops: 'Truth. Justice. Whatever.'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Supergirl-_-Official-Teaser-Trailer-1600x900.jpg)## Frequently Asked Questions ### What theaters have Supergirl popcorn buckets? Regal Theatres has the most Supergirl collectibles, including the Lobo Spacehog Container, the 200oz Silhouette Bucket, and a Collectible Combo. AMC, Cinemark, and Marcus also have chain-exclusive Supergirl collectibles for opening weekend. ### What is the Regal Supergirl Lobo popcorn bucket? Lobo’s Spacehog Collectible Container is a sculptural popcorn container at Regal shaped like Lobo riding his Spacehog motorcycle. It comes with a large popcorn and a free same-day refill. Available at participating Regal locations while supplies last. ### What is the AMC Supergirl collectible? AMC is giving away a free collectible copy of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1 to guests who see Supergirl in IMAX at AMC on June 25 or June 26. First come, first served at participating IMAX locations while supplies last. No passes or discounts apply. ### What is the Cinemark Supergirl collectible? Cinemark is giving out a collectible Superman shield enamel pin to guests who see Supergirl early in Cinemark XD on Wednesday, June 24. Available at select locations while supplies last. ### What is the Marcus Theatres Supergirl collectible ticket? Marcus is releasing Volume 2 of their Make Summer Pop Collectible Ticket Series tied to Supergirl in RealD 3D starting June 25. The ticket is numbered out of 10,000 and is part of a five-ticket summer series. ### When does Supergirl open in theaters? Supergirl opens wide on June 26, 2026. Early screenings start June 24 at Cinemark XD and June 25 at Marcus RealD 3D and Regal IMAX. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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For the full picture of what other chains are offering for Supergirl, FLN’s [Supergirl popcorn bucket breakdown by theater chain](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/14/supergirl-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise-2026/) covers Regal, Cinemark, Marcus, and Epic Theatres as well. ![Supergirl Popcorn Buckets and Grippr Cup Now Available at AMC Theatres Shop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AMC-Supergirl-Online-1600x900.jpg) - The Supergirl Lobo Bike Popcorn Bucket is the most elaborate piece, shaped like Lobo’s motorcycle from the film with an LED light that flickers in the exhaust flare. It holds 23 ounces, is made of plastic, runs on batteries, and measures about 6.5 by 15.6 by 5.5 inches. The wheels do not move, so this one is built more for display than rolling around a coffee table. **$49.99** - The Supergirl S-Shield Icons Popcorn Bucket is the largest of the group at 130 ounces, made of tin, with character artwork from the film wrapped around the sides and a lid shaped like the S-Shield. It measures roughly 9.6 by 7.8 by 8.3 inches. **$21.99** - The Supergirl S-Shield Grippr Cup with Toppers holds 32 ounces and comes with three interchangeable character toppers featuring Supergirl, Lobo, and Krypto, so fans can swap the look without buying a second cup. It’s made of plastic and TPR and measures about 8.5 by 7.08 by 7.5 inches. **$24.99** - The Supergirl S-Shield Glow in the Dark Popcorn Bucket with Lanyard rounds out the set at 100 ounces, made of tin, shaped like the S-Shield, and built to glow in the dark with a Supergirl lanyard included so it can be worn instead of just carried. **$29.99** **Availability and Ordering** – All four items are live now on the [AMC Theatres Shop](https://amctheatresshop.com/collections/supergirl) and ship within one day, with an estimated delivery window of June 30 through July 4. Every item in the lineup is listed as final sale and non-refundable, and AMC caps purchases at three units per item per customer. **Pricing –** The Supergirl S-Shield Icons Popcorn Bucket is the most affordable entry at $21.99. The Supergirl S-Shield Grippr Cup with Toppers runs $24.99. The Supergirl S-Shield Glow in the Dark Popcorn Bucket with Lanyard is $29.99. The Supergirl Lobo Bike Popcorn Bucket sits at the top of the lineup at $49.99. **A New Bundle Option** – AMC’s online shop is also showing a Frequently Bought Together pairing for the first time, grouping the Lobo Bike Popcorn Bucket, the S-Shield Icons Popcorn Bucket, and the S-Shield Glow in the Dark Popcorn Bucket with Lanyard into one cart add at a combined $101.97. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Supergirl Popcorn Buckets and Grippr Cup Now Available at AMC Theatres Shop --- ### [Level99 Disney Springs Review: The New Game Experience Is Worth the Price](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/27/level99-disney-springs-review/) **Published:** June 27, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** What is [Level99 at Disney Springs](https://level99.com/)? It is a sprawling playground for adults and teens with 60+ life-sized mini-games, with three ways to enjoy yourself: cooperative Challenge Rooms, competitive Player-vs-Player Duels, and an interactive art scavenger hunt. Each mini-game will let you know if it consists of a physical or mental challenge, so you can decide if you are ready for it or not. [Level99](https://www.disneysprings.com/attractions/level99/) is located on the West Side of Disney Springs, next to City Works in the old NBA experience. I would have said the old Disney Quest, but that building was destroyed many years ago; it is generally in the same location. Level99 is open starting June 29, 2026 and the hours are 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM except Fridays 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM and Saturdays 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM. ![Level99 Disney Springs Review: The New Game Experience Is Worth the Price](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Level99-at-Disney-Springs-1600x900.jpg)Level99 Ribbon Cutting is now done, previews are in the books, and we were invited to join the fun, and we really did have fun. So, what can you expect? Is it worth $30 for 1.5 hours, or $40 for 2.5 hours (with an added 30 minutes to stop the clock and take a break)? That is what we are here to tell you about. So, what follows is our personal review, what we experienced, and finally, should you spend your money on the hyped up game room (and so much more) at Disney Springs? ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Entrance-at-Level99-at-Disney-Springs-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Level99-at-Disney-Springs-Ribbon-Cutting-2-1350x900.jpg)Oh, and this is NOT your Dad’s Disney Quest! Get that out of your head; do not associate one with the other. Before we get into everything, I want to add that the Cast Members working at [Level99](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/level99-disney-springs-opening-summer-2026/ "Level99 Disney Springs Opening Date Confirmed for June 29") made our afternoon fun, safe, and were able to walk us through the whole venue, explaining things we may have missed or not understood. Even when we accidentally injured our knuckles and bled out, the Cast who worked there had to shut down the game and clean it, helped us clean up, and made sure we were okay. Even if it was just a flesh wound we did to ourselves. Thank you! Also of note: If any business or company comes down to Disney and wants to invite media plus influencers to an event and have them rave about something? Ply them with full-on bar, food, and a good time. This may have been the most fun media event we were ever a part of, and I would almost guarantee to a person that everyone else who was there would say the same thing. Why does this matter to you, the reader? Level99 treated this like it was opening day; the place was packed, and we got exactly what the paying guests would get, minus the free booze and food. **Okay, enough of the word salad, let’s get real! Is Level99 worth you and your family spending money on? What do you get for your money? Who is this experience for? Will you have fun with your family?** When you spend $30 for 1.5 hours, you actually get 2 hours. You can put your play on pause for 30 minutes, go grab a snack or drink, then sit down with the family and discuss the games you played, figure out what went wrong and right, and then go back and tackle your favorite game with a better plan. Go for the $40 plan, and you get 3 hours total, and you could probably get through 1/3 of the games easily, and yet not master a single one. Level99 is worth your time, especially if you have any slight competitiveness in your family! Even if your family knows how to work together to solve things, they will enjoy this. Here at Fantasy Land News, we are a loving family who has each other’s backs, but when it comes to games, we have realized at many Escape Games, and on Smuggler’s Run, that we will NOT survive the apocalypse together! One of us is being sacrificed to the zombie horde to save our own skin (our kids are all 19 and older!) So, playing Co-op games becomes the most fun we have had as a family, we laugh until it hurts, and this is what happened at Level99. We laughed, we yelled, we bonded, and one of us should have stopped acting like he was still 21, even though he is 50! Speaking of ages and who this is for? Look, let us be very honest with you, if grandma is 70 and doesn’t move very well, she may not have the best dexterity to do a lot of the games or challenges, but if she enjoys a good MaiTai and watching the family have fun, she can sit at the bar or a table and see the younger ones having fun without paying a dime. On the opposite end of the age group, very young kids, like 5 and under, may be more of a hindrance than help. But kids of all ages will get something out of this. We think you may want to have some strength and agility to get the most out of the physical games, but those who may not be physical but quick of mind will thrive on the mental challenges. Importantly, there are absolutely rooms and games that those who may need a mobile device can enjoy! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260625_133505-1600x900.jpg)Got a child or friend who is Neurodivergent, as we do? I fully believe this will be their next ‘Train’ fascination! (That may be a joke only for those who have kids on the spectrum will understand.) What I am trying to say is, this is a great way for those who may be Neurodivergent to spend time. I am so looking forward to taking my son and watching him thrive in an environment that suits his needs, like Level99. Fair warning, though, they may need headphones when not inside the rooms themselves. **Which brings me to what really makes Level99 special**. Replay value. Level99 isn’t a go once, and you’re done; this is one of those places where you will have the kids asking to go back again and again. One of the best parts is the replayable experience, with your account staying active, and you keep the same player name, which keeps a running tally of your scores. You are competing against others and your own past scores. The stars you earn today, will carry over to the next time you play! Think of it like trying to 100% Mario Galaxy, I want all the stars! You can’t get them all in one sitting, so you have to pick the game up from your save point. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaBkOl2PJEK/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) After you’re done playing, you will get an email with all your updated stats and fastest times. Our end-of-day stats for 3 hours of play: **Twinky Bagel**! - 23 Stars - 15 Games played - 0- three-star rooms - 16 Glyphs Found - Fastest Axe Run Time 32.26s I feel like they should also list your fastest failure; ours was Minesweeper. Yup, instantly touched bomb! Under 3 seconds. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260625_1241160-507x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260625_131045-507x900.jpg) We played a lot of the games as a four-player team, but you can have as few as Two Players, and up to Six Players. We also tackled the single player Axe Run, and multiple One -VS- One games. We found that trying to be a ninja on Ninja Swings and trying to go through a window without touching the sides was a bit physical for us. We still had fun trying to figure it out (Holly had one job! She was supposed to tell me not to act like I was 21 and not try these. She failed, but she failed wonderfully. She saw how much fun I was having and just wanted me to be a kid again, even if it was all in my head.) While trying to build a skyscraper was a ton of fun. Seeing our group slowly learn where each other’s strengths and weaknesses were was cool to witness in real time. My personal favorite was finding “Glyphs” in the art installations around Level99 (easy stars for those collecting). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Art-at-Level99-at-Disney-Springs-4-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Art-at-Level99-at-Disney-Springs-7-1350x900.jpg)Oh, food and drinks… I got carried away by the games. The drinks in pouches are fun, with two non-alcoholic versions for those who do not drink. Their PB&J beer is something else! We really enjoyed it. The Pizza is a selling point, the Roni Roni Roni promises 3 pepperonis per slice, and comes through, and the dough is great. Which reminds me, if you just want to sit at the bar, have a drink, and a bite to eat, you can do so as long as they are not at capacity. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260625_120439-1600x900.jpg)Level99 is going to be a huge hit. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The short was revealed on June 26, a date Disney calls 626 Day in honor of Stitch’s experiment number. Directors Fawn Veerasunthorn and Malcon Pierce gave fans a first look at the project, which brings back Chris Sanders in his original role as the voice of Stitch and Maia Kealoha reprising her role as Lilo from the 2025 live-action film. [![Disney's Lilo & Scratch Short to Debut Alongside Hexed on November 25](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disneys-Lilo-Scratch-Short-to-Debut-Alongside-Hexed-on-November-25-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disneys-Lilo-Scratch-Short-to-Debut-Alongside-Hexed-on-November-25.jpg)In Lilo & Scratch, Lilo introduces a mysterious new cat named Scratch as the latest member of the ‘ohana before running off to handle some errands, leaving Stitch in charge. What follows is a trail of destruction as Stitch quickly realizes he may have finally found a creature even more chaotic than himself. Disney says the short stays true to the look and feel of the 2002 original, blending hand-drawn and CG animation with rich watercolor backgrounds in a style the studio describes as a new approach for the studio. It will play in front of Hexed when that film opens exclusively in theaters this Thanksgiving. 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She falls head over fins in love, but the relationship doesn’t stay sweet for long. What starts as an endearing dalliance quickly turns clingy and then outright toxic, leaving Dory’s friends to step in before things get out of hand. Hamou-Lhadj has described it as a love story with an environmental gag at its center, since the bag Dory adores is, of course, exactly the kind of ocean trash that real sea life often mistakes for food or friends. ![Pixar Announces Loving Dory a New Short Set in the World of Finding Nemo](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Loving-Dory-1-1600x900.jpg)Ellen DeGeneres is confirmed to return as the voice of Dory, with other members of the original Finding Nemo cast also expected back for the short. For anyone who needs a refresher, Dory is the forgetful but endlessly optimistic blue tang fish who first swam into hearts in 2003’s Finding Nemo, directed by Andrew Stanton. 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Given the studio’s history of pairing shorts with theatrical releases, there’s a strong chance it could be attached to Pixar’s upcoming film **[Gatto](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/11/disney-pixar-gatto-trailer-mark-ruffalo-laurence-fishburne/ "Disney and Pixar’s Gatto Gets First Teaser Trailer — Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne Join Cast")**, which is set to open in March 2027. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AnnecyArt_FINAL_LovingDory1x1-1024x1024-1-900x900.jpg)## Pixar Announces Loving Dory a New Short Set in the World of Finding Nemo Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Loving%20Dory%3A%20Pixar%20Reveals%20New%20Finding%20Nemo%20Short%20at%20Annecy%202026&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Loving%20Dory%3A%20Pixar%20Reveals%20New%20Finding%20Nemo%20Short%20at%20Annecy%202026 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Guests staying at Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, will find a How to Train Your Dragon themed sculpture greeting them in the lobby, while Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort both welcome guests with sculptures inspired by Jaws. Hard Rock Hotel’s lobby sculpture channels Ghostbusters, and Loews Royal Pacific Resort goes all in on Kung Fu Panda. ![Universal Orlando Resort Hotels Debut New Sand Sculptures and Summer Menus for 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Universal-Orlando-Resort-Hotels-Debut-New-Sand-Sculptures-and-Summer-Menus-for-2026-1600x900.jpg)Universal Aventura Hotel brings a Back to the Future theme to its lobby, and Universal Stella Nova Resort pays tribute to E.T. Universal Terra Luna Resort’s sculpture draws from Dark Universe, while Shrek shows up twice, once at Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort and again at Universal Endless Summer Resort, Dockside Inn and Suites. Rounding out the lineup, Universal Endless Summer Resort, Surfside Inn and Suites celebrates Trolls. Every sculpture makes for an easy, photo worthy welcome the moment guests step into the lobby. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Universal_SapphireJawsActivation_05_13_2026_RawSelects-44-Edit-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Universal_SapphireJawsActivation_05_13_2026_RawSelects-119-1350x900.jpg)## Summer Cocktails and Snacks Add to the Fun Hotel restaurants and bars are rolling out a menu of summer inspired food and drinks for the season. [Loews Portofino Bay Hotel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/25/loews-hotels-at-universal-orlando-just-launched-a-cocktail-program-and-every-drink-has-a-story/ "Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando Just Launched a Cocktail Program and Every Drink Has a Story") is pouring the Mischief Mixer, a cocktail built on vodka, lemon juice, pineapple juice and grenadine, and Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort is serving up fried funnel cake sticks as one of its seasonal snacks. Other hotels across the resort have their own limited time additions on offer through the summer as well. ## Saturday Night Pool Parties Return to Five Hotels ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260603_150119-1600x900.jpg)Guests staying at Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort can join in on special poolside experiences every Saturday night starting at 6:30 p.m. Expect a live DJ, poolside games and giveaways as part of the weekly celebration. ## New This Summer: Character Meet and Greets Just for Hotel Guests For the first time, all Universal Orlando hotel guests can attend exclusive character meet and greets at Universal Studios Florida every Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The new perk joins existing hotel benefits like Early Park Admission and complimentary resort transportation, adding even more value to a stay on property this summer. ## More Summer Excitement Across the Theme Parks The hotel offerings are just one piece of a busier summer across Universal Orlando. In the parks, guests can catch returning seasonal entertainment on select nights, including the Universal Mega Movie Parade, CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular, and Hogwarts Always in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, alongside new photo ops, character meet and greets, menu items and merchandise. Universal has also added 11 extra dates for Volcano Bay Nights this summer, giving guests more chances to enjoy the water park after dark with shorter waits, character appearances and exclusive food and drink. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Hallmark is also deep into its first-ever collaboration with Disney Parks, [Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/14/hallmark-reveals-disney-parks-christmas-movie-sneak-peek/), starring Lacey Chabert and filmed entirely at Walt Disney World, also premiering during this year’s Countdown to Christmas. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-25-092807-1600x787.png)The announcement was made through a video featuring Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson and Tight End Colston Loveland. Production begins this summer and will film entirely on location in and around Chicago, with Hallmark promising the film will showcase iconic locations, beloved traditions, and the passion surrounding one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. The cast, which Hallmark is calling the “talent draft,” has not yet been announced. This marks the third installment in the franchise, following 2024’s Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story and 2025’s Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story, both of which ranked among the top cable movies of their respective years in total viewers. “After the tremendous success of our first two Holiday Touchdown movies, we knew we wanted to continue the tradition by partnering with another iconic NFL franchise and fan base,” said Darren Abbott, President of Hallmark Media. He pointed to the Bears’ rich history, passionate fan base, and culture extending well beyond the football field as reasons the team felt like the right fit for the franchise’s next chapter. Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren called the partnership an opportunity to deepen the connection with the team’s fan base while expanding the Bears’ brand in a creative new way, adding that the team is energized to celebrate football, family, and the holiday season alongside Hallmark Media, Skydance Sports, and NFL Films. Skydance Sports serves as executive producer on the film. Jessica Matthews, SVP of Film and TV at Skydance Sports, said the best sports stories live as much with the fans as the athletes, and called Chicago’s multi-generational devotion to the Bears a privilege to work with for another Holiday Touchdown installment. For more on everything airing during Hallmark’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas, visit our [Hallmark Channel hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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For more Moana (2026) coverage – **[Moana Live-Action Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/moana-live-action-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/)**, [Tickets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/disneys-live-action-moana-tickets-now-on-sale-as-new-trailer-drops/), and [Soundtrack](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/15/disney-just-released-a-new-moana-song-and-the-soundtrack-details-are-finally-here/). ![D23 Gold Live-Action Moana Screening Tickets Available Early, Ahead of July 26 Date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CR5762_D23_MoanaLiveActionScreenings_Iris_1920x1080-1600x900.jpg)The screening is set for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM local time, with two locations confirmed: AMC Disney Springs 24 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and AMC Orange 30 in Orange, California. D23 Gold Members can reserve one ticket for themselves and up to one guest. Each ticket runs $15 plus a $3 service fee, for $18 total per person, and includes a regular popcorn voucher and a fountain drink voucher. [Tickets and info can be found at the D23 Official Site](https://d23.com/d23-event/d23-gold-member-advance-screenings-of-moana-2026/). This is for the live-action reimagining of Moana, starring Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as Maui, directed by Thomas Kail. Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated films, is an executive producer on this one. The movie opens in theaters July 10, 2026, so this screening puts D23 Gold Members in seats two days before the general public. Since D23’s own page still says tickets go on sale the 26th, this looks like an early or soft launch that could get corrected without notice. If you’re a Gold Member and want to go, log into your D23 account and check now rather than waiting until the listed date. For more advanced screening and D23 event coverage, visit our [D23 News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/d23-news-and-events/) section. Join the Realm at fantasylandnews.com/the-realm so you don’t miss the next early ticket window. ![Triple Moana poster collage: left poster shows a sailing ship under a starry sky, center features Hei Hei the rooster, right displays Moana with waves and Pua the pig; all promote the movie.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disneys-Live-Action-Moana-Tickets-Now-on-Sale-as-New-Trailer-Drops-1600x900.jpg)Disney’s Live-Action Moana Tickets Now on Sale as New Trailer Drops## D23 Gold Live-Action Moana Screening Tickets Available Early, Ahead of July 26 Date ## Frequently Asked Questions **Are D23 Gold Member tickets for Moana (2026) on sale now?** Yes. We confirmed tickets were purchasable as of this morning, even though D23’s event page still lists June 26 as the official on-sale date. **How much do the Moana (2026) D23 screening tickets cost?** $15 per ticket plus a $3 service fee, for $18 total. **Where is the D23 Gold Moana (2026) advance screening?** AMC Disney Springs 24 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, or AMC Orange 30 in Orange, California. Both screenings are on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. local time. **What is included with a D23 Gold Moana (2026) screening ticket?** One screening ticket, one regular popcorn voucher, and one fountain drink voucher per attendee. **How many tickets can a D23 Gold Member buy?** One for themselves and up to one guest. **When does Moana (2026) open in theaters?** July 10, 2026. This D23 screening takes place two days earlier, on July 8. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The Gingerbread House debuted in the Grand Lobby in 1999 and quickly became one of the most photographed free experiences in Walt Disney World, with thousands of guests stopping by each Christmas to see the structure and buy treats from the cast members stationed inside. It did not appear during the 2025 holiday season either, which we covered at the time as a casualty of [lobby construction tied to The Perch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/04/11/disneys-grand-floridian-holiday-tradition-will-not-return-in-2025-due-to-lobby-construction/), the resort’s new birdcage-style lobby bar. At the time, Disney framed it as temporary. It was not. ![Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Permanently Retired After 25 Years](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Grand-Floridian-Gingerbread-House-Permanently-Retired-After-25-Years-1600x900.jpg)That makes the [25th anniversary display we covered in 2024](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/11/01/disney-christmas-tree-character-list-at-grand-floridian-gingerbread-house-25th-anniversary-2024/) the final one. Disney has not given a specific reason for the retirement, but the timing lines up with The Perch now occupying much of the lobby footprint the gingerbread house used to fill. In its place, Disney says the Grand Floridian culinary team will build new miniature holiday displays for the resort. No details on size or placement yet. Other resort gingerbread displays, including the Beach Club carousel, the Contemporary’s Cinderella Castle display, and the BoardWalk Inn house, are expected to continue as usual. For more Walt Disney World resort holiday coverage, visit our [Disney Resorts](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/disney-resorts/) section. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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From new storyteller locations to a returning Gingerbread Spaceship Earth display, here is everything confirmed so far for this year’s festival, and what we’re still waiting on. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/EPCOT-International-Festival-of-the-Holidays-2026_-Dates-and-Full-Guide-1598x900.jpg)## EPCOT Festival of the Holidays 2026 Dates The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth will run November 27 through December 30, 2026. As always, it kicks off the day after Thanksgiving, so plan your Turkey Day leftovers accordingly because the Festival Kitchens are going to be calling your name. Holiday decor and entertainment will also extend across the rest of Walt Disney World during this window, including Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, and the resort hotels. If you’re mapping out a trip around the festival, this is the page to bookmark. We’ll keep this guide updated as more details, like Candlelight Processional narrators, get confirmed. ## Where to Find Santa Claus at EPCOT in 2026 ![Santa Goofy Confirmed for Epcot's Festival of the Holidays 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Santa-Goofy-Confirmed-for-Epcots-Festival-of-the-Holidays-2025-1600x900.jpg)Santa sightings are once again spread across World Showcase. The big one: Santa Claus himself will be greeting guests at [CommuniCore Hall](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/20/santa-claus-on-the-move-at-epcots-festival-of-the-holidays-2025-now-meeting-at-communicore-hall/), the location he moved to last year after years at the Odyssey Pavilion. Beyond CommuniCore Hall, you can catch: - **Père Noël** at the France Pavilion, telling the story of Babette and her Christmas letter - **Barn Santa** at the Norway Pavilion - **Goofy as Santa** at The Odyssey, dressed in his holiday best for photos This lines up closely with how things were set up for the [2025 Santa Goofy meet and greet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/29/updated-we-met-santa-goofy-at-epcots-festival-of-the-holidays-2025/), so expect a similar flow this year with the Odyssey handling photos and CommuniCore Hall handling the main Santa visit. ## World Showcase Holiday Storytellers Guide ![Epcot Festival of the Holidays 2025: Holiday Storyteller Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Epcot-Festival-of-the-Holidays-2025_-Holiday-Storyteller-Guide-1600x900.jpg)One of the best free things to do during the festival is catching the international Holiday Storytellers, who bring global holiday traditions to life throughout the day across World Showcase. This builds directly on the lineup we covered in our [Holiday Storyteller Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/20/holiday-traditions-from-around-the-world-showcase-epcots-festival-of-the-holidays-2024/) from last year. For 2026, confirmed storytellers include: - **Mexico Pavilion** – Las Posadas Celebration - **Norway Pavilion** – A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa - **China Pavilion** – Chinese Lion Dancer and Si-Zhu Trio - **Germany Pavilion** – Adventskalender - **Italy Pavilion** – La Befana - **Japan Pavilion** – Daruma Storyteller - **Between Morocco and France** – Hanukkah Storyteller - **France Pavilion** – Père Noël - **United Kingdom Pavilion** – Father Christmas - **Canada Pavilion** – Canadian Holiday Voyageurs ## Gingerbread Spaceship Earth and EPCOT Holiday Decor ![Disney Reveals 8-Foot Tall Spaceship Earth Gingerbread Display during Festival of the Holidays](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Spaceship-Earth-Gingerbread-Display-at-CommuniCore-Hall-Epcot-Holidays-1024x576.jpg)EPCOT’s holiday decor returns in full force, with every World Showcase pavilion decked out in its own festive theme. The centerpiece is once again the Gingerbread Spaceship Earth display, with the Celebration Countdown presented by CITIZEN lighting up the icon every 15 minutes after dark with new song and light shows this year. Spaceship Earth itself also gets a nightly holiday lighting treatment, separate from the gingerbread countdown, so don’t mix the two up when you’re planning your evening photo stops. ## Candlelight Processional, JOYFUL!, and Live Entertainment The Candlelight Processional returns to America Gardens Theatre with its traditional retelling of the Christmas story, backed by a full orchestra and mass choir. Disney has not yet announced this year’s celebrity narrators or the Candlelight Processional Dining Package details, but we’ll update this section the moment that drops. Also returning this year: - **JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season** – a gospel, jazz, and R&B performance covering both Christmas and Kwanzaa traditions - **Voices of Liberty Dickens Carolers** – Victorian-style holiday caroling from the Voices of Liberty ## Festival Kitchens and the Holiday Cookie Stroll The Holiday Kitchens are back with seasonal bites and drinks from around the world. As usual, Disney has not released the full menu yet, so keep an eye on the Disney Eats Foodie Guide closer to the festival. The Holiday Cookie Stroll also returns this year. Buy five qualifying cookies from participating Holiday Kitchens, collect a stamp for each in your Festival Passport, and redeem a completed passport for a bonus treat. ## Olaf’s Scavenger Hunt, Scentsy Fragrances, and Other Festival Favorites ![Do You Wanna Find a Snowman? Olaf's Scavenger Hunt Returns to Epcot's Festival of the Holidays in November](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Do-You-Wanna-Find-a-Snowman_-Olafs-Scavenger-Hunt-Returns-to-Epcots-Festival-of-the-Holidays-in-No-1600x900.jpg)A few festival staples are confirmed to return for 2026: - **Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt**, the World Showcase scavenger hunt we covered last year in [our Olaf scavenger hunt breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/23/do-you-wanna-find-a-snowman-olafs-scavenger-hunt-returns-to-epcots-festival-of-the-holidays-in-november/) - **Festive Fragrances presented by Scentsy**, back for its third year with all-new scents covering everything from Noche Buena to Diwali, similar to what we detailed in [last year’s Scentsy fragrance guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/30/scentsys-festive-fragrances-return-to-epcot-international-festival-of-the-holidays-2025/) - **Living with the Land: Glimmering Greenhouses**, the holiday overlay of the boat ride we covered in our [Glimmering Greenhouses preview](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/02/behind-the-seeds-glimmering-greenhouses-tour-coming-to-epcot-festival-of-the-holidays-2024/) Disney has not announced new fragrances, scavenger hunt prizes, or PhotoPass MagicShot locations yet, but if last year’s [PhotoPass MagicShots lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/29/where-to-get-the-special-magicshots-from-disney-photopass-during-epcots-festival-of-the-holidays/) is any indication, expect a similar rollout closer to opening week. ## What We’re Still Waiting to Hear A few pieces are still pending official confirmation: Candlelight Processional narrators and dining package pricing, the full Holiday Kitchens menu, this year’s PhotoPass MagicShot locations, and whether the Scentsy lineup or Olaf scavenger hunt prize will change. We’ll be updating this guide as each of those lands, so check back rather than searching for a separate article. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26_DX_FOTH_DateAnnounement_Header-1-2048x1152-1-1600x900.png) ## EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2026: Dates and Full Guide For the full festival hub with everything else happening at EPCOT this season, visit our [EPCOT Festival Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/epcot-festivals/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Whether someone is looking for the perfect gift, planning an outfit for their next Disney Parks day, or just browsing for something new, the assistant is meant to help narrow down Disney Store’s full product catalog into something more manageable. ![Disney Store Launches AI Personal Shopping Assistant Pilot Program in iOS App](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disney-Store-Launches-AI-Personal-Shopping-Assistant-Pilot-Program-in-iOS-App-1600x900.jpg)The tool will provide product recommendations and real-time availability information, and Disney noted that human representatives remain available by phone for anyone who prefers that option. The rollout also pairs with broader updates to the Disney Store App, including faster one-click checkout, push notifications for new product drops and sales, and real-time order tracking. The AI Personal Shopping Assistant is currently live for select guests, with a wider rollout planned for all Disney Store iOS App users with a registered account. Disney noted that Android and browser-based shoppers should expect news on similar functionality in the coming months. Our Take: Disney Store’s catalog has grown large enough that finding a specific item, especially something tied to a particular character or franchise, can genuinely take longer than it should. An assistant that understands Disney’s IP well enough to actually narrow that search intelligently could be a real improvement, assuming the execution holds up to the character knowledge Disney is promising. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Executive producer and Seven Bucks Productions co-CEO Dany Garcia added that some of her family’s most meaningful memories were created aboard Disney cruises, and that this season highlights the innovation and craftsmanship behind those moments. The season is told through the perspectives of Imagineers, crew, and cast members, including insight from former Imagineer and Disney Legend Wing Chao, who led the design of the original Disney Magic and Disney Wonder ships. ## Imagineer That! Is Now Streaming Alongside the Season 3 announcement, Disney+ has added Imagineer That! to its library. The series originally aired on Disney Channel from 1999 to 2001 and follows Tom Morrow 2.0 as he tracks down Imagineers to answer questions about how Disney theme park experiences come to life. The show now sits on Disney+ alongside The Imagineering Story and We Call It Imagineering, giving Disney Experiences fans a growing collection of behind-the-scenes content in one place. New episodes of Imagineer That! will continue debuting on YouTube first, with the next installment arriving next week. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/imagineer-that-01-1200x900.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/imagineer-that-02-1350x900.jpeg)## Our Take This is a strong summer for fans who want to go deeper than the parks themselves. Behind the Attraction has always been at its best when it covers the projects that feel genuinely personal to Disney’s creative identity, and Disney Cruise Line’s origin story is exactly that kind of material. The Disney Destiny angle is a smart hook too, since it is one of the most anticipated ships in the fleet’s history. 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Disney+ --- ### [Adventure Time Expands With Disney+ Side Quests and HBO Max Bubblegum and Marceline Series](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/24/adventure-time-side-quests-disney-plus-bubblegum-marceline-hbo-max/) **Published:** June 24, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Adventure Time: Side Quests premieres June 29 on Disney+ and Hulu, marking the first time any Adventure Time series has streamed on a Disney platform, while HBO Max has separately given a 10-episode straight-to-series order for an entirely new spinoff, Adventure Time: Bubblegum and Marceline.** **Adventure Time: Side Quests on Disney+** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ATSQ_Disney_Plus_Hulu_KA_3840x2160_PRE-1600x900.jpg)Side Quests is a prequel set during Finn the Human’s childhood, focusing on the early development of his bond with his best friend Jake the Dog before the events of the original series. The series shifts away from the heavier serialized storytelling of recent franchise entries like Fionna and Cake, returning instead to lighter, standalone episodic adventures in the style of the original show’s earliest seasons. Sasha Knight voices Finn, with John DiMaggio returning as Jake. The cast also brings back Tom Kenny as Ice King, Hynden Walch as Princess Bubblegum, Olivia Olson as Marceline, and Niki Yang as BMO. Nate Cash serves as showrunner and executive producer, with Victor Courtright and Niki Yang directing, Nick Cross as art director, and Matthew Janszen composing the score. The opening theme is a reimagined version of the original series’ theme song performed by the band The Moldy Peaches. “Making Side Quests felt like making the original Adventure Time, which felt like hanging out with art school buddies making professional cartoons,” Cash said. “You’re going to love these NEW adventures with Finn & Jake!” The simultaneous Disney+ and Hulu release in the United States is notable, since Adventure Time has exclusively lived on Cartoon Network and HBO Max for its entire 16-year history. The series will still air on Cartoon Network and HBO Max internationally, but not until October 5, more than three months after the Disney+ premiere. **Adventure Time: Bubblegum and Marceline at HBO Max** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Adventure-Time-Expands-With-Disney-Plus-Side-Quests-and-HBO-Max-Bubblegum-and-Marceline-Series-1600x852.jpg)In a separate announcement, HBO Max has ordered a 10-episode straight-to-series season of Adventure Time: Bubblegum and Marceline, following the success of HBO Max Originals Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake and Adventure Time: Distant Lands. Emmy winner Adam Muto, who previously served as showrunner on those projects, continues in that role as showrunner and executive producer for the new series. The new show follows Princess Bubblegum and Marceline the Vampire Queen as they journey across the farthest reaches of Ooo, encountering familiar faces alongside new dangers. Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President of HBO and HBO Max Comedy Programming, said the team can’t wait to see where Muto’s imagination takes the franchise next. Sam Register, President of Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, called Adventure Time one of the most inventive and beloved worlds in animation. Muto said continuing in the spirit of Fionna and Cake, he was excited the next series would center two more of his favorite characters in Bubblegum and Marceline, calling it a chance to revisit old friends while expanding the Adventure Time universe further. The series is executive produced by Muto alongside Fred Seibert and Sam Register, produced in partnership with Cartoon Network Studios. Our Take: Having two new Adventure Time projects announced within the same window, on two completely different streaming ecosystems, says a lot about how valuable this IP remains nearly a decade and a half after it first premiered. Side Quests landing on Disney+ is the more surprising move given Adventure Time’s entire history on Cartoon Network and HBO Max, and it signals real interest from Disney in building out family animation content beyond its own library. Bubblegum and Marceline getting a full 10-episode order, rather than another limited special, also suggests HBO Max sees real continued demand for these characters specifically. 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December dates include the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 18th, 20th, and 22nd. Event tickets are $189 to $229 per ticket Guests with party tickets can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00 p.m., a full three hours before the party officially begins at 7:00 p.m., giving ticket holders extra time inside the park before the festivities kick off. Tickets go on sale July 9 for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green, with general public sale opening July 16, the same dual sale structure confirmed for Jollywood Nights. Special pricing is available for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members. Confirmed character experiences include Anna and Elsa at Princess Fairytale Hall, and Jack Skellington as Santa alongside Sally at Town Square Theater, where Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will also greet guests in their holiday best. Santa himself will be available to meet at Santa’s Christmas Carnival in Storybook Circus, near Dumbo the Flying Elephant and The Barnstormer, alongside holiday crafts for younger guests. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/728212978_1311342594492739_3216507323412903717_n-720x900.jpg)Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade returns as the event’s signature procession, traveling from Frontierland to Main Street, U.S.A. with dancing gingerbread men, marching toy soldiers, and a closing appearance from Santa Claus. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, hosted by Minnie Mouse, combines holiday classics with pyrotechnics and projections on Cinderella Castle. Our Take: Locking the same dual ticket sale structure across both Jollywood Nights and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party makes planning considerably easier for families trying to budget multiple holiday events in one trip. The three-hour early entry window before the party officially starts is also a meaningful perk that often gets overlooked, since it effectively turns a ticketed evening event into close to seven hours inside the park. Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing Magic Kingdom holiday coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mickeys-Very-Merry-Christmas-Party-2024_16-1350x900.jpg)## Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Dates and Ticket Sale Dates Announced **FAQ** **What are the 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dates?** The party runs November 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, and 29, and December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, and 22, 2026. **When do Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 tickets go on sale?** Tickets go on sale July 9 for select Disney Resort hotel guests, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin guests, and Shades of Green guests. General public sale opens July 16. Event tickets are $189 to $229 per ticket **What time can guests enter Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?** Guests can enter as early as 4:00 p.m., with the party officially starting at 7:00 p.m. **What characters can you meet at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026?** Confirmed character meet and greets include Anna and Elsa, Jack Skellington as Santa and Sally, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Santa Claus at Santa’s Christmas Carnival. **Is there a parade at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?** Yes. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade travels from Frontierland to Main Street, U.S.A. and includes a closing appearance from Santa Claus. **Are there fireworks at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party?** Yes. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, hosted by Minnie Mouse, features holiday music, pyrotechnics, and projections on Cinderella Castle. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The full 2026 calendar includes November 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, and 28; December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, and 23; and January 3 and 5. Entry opens at 5:30 p.m. with festivities beginning at 7:30 p.m., and guests have until 12:30 a.m. to enjoy the event, giving attendees up to five hours inside the party once it kicks off. Tickets go on sale July 9 for guests staying at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green. General public sale opens July 16. Discounts are available across all event nights for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members. This is a **[separately ticketed, limited-capacity event](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/events-tours/hollywood-studios/jollywood-nights/?CMP=ILC-DPFY25Q3wo0703250040G)**, meaning early purchase matters more than usual given how quickly select nights tend to sell out. ![Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 Dates and Ticket Sale Dates Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jollywood-Nights-2025-Entertainment-Schedule-1600x900.jpg)Entertainment returning for 2026 includes “Disney Holidays in Hollywood,” the musical stage show at Theater of the Stars hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy with appearances from Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Belle, and Tiana. The Hyperion Theater will once again host “What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along,” blending Halloween Town and Christmas Town with sing-along favorites including “What’s This?” and “Sally’s Song.” The “Glisten!” ice skating show is also confirmed to return for 2026. Entertainment returning for 2026 includes “Disney Holidays in Hollywood,” the musical stage show at Theater of the Stars hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy with appearances from Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Belle, and Tiana. The Hyperion Theater will once again host “What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along,” blending Halloween Town and Christmas Town with sing-along favorites including “What’s This?” and “Sally’s Song.” The “Glisten!” ice skating show is also confirmed to return for 2026. For a sense of what last year’s event included, see our full [2025 Jollywood Nights entertainment schedule](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/01/plan-now-with-the-jollywood-nights-2025-entertainment-schedule/), our coverage of [last year’s festive food and drink lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/24/glitzy-bites-festive-sips-for-disney-jollywood-nights/), and our story on [Bing Bong’s exclusive holiday character debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/09/whos-your-friend-bing-bong-debuts-exclusive-holiday-look-at-walt-disney-worlds-jollywood-nights/) at Jollywood Nights. Fantasy Land News will update this article with 2026 food, merchandise, and character details as Disney confirms them. Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing Jollywood Nights and holiday season coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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If the goal was to win fans over before launch day, that goal has not been met. According to Disney Parks Blog, the AI Personal Shopping Assistant is designed to make product discovery easier inside the Disney Store app, whether someone is hunting for a gift, putting together a park outfit, or just browsing. The AI responds to natural, conversational language and is built around Disney’s brand voice and character knowledge to surface recommendations and availability information that feel distinctly Disney rather than generic. ![Disney Store's New AI Shopping Assistant Is Already Facing Backlash From Fans](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disney-Stores-New-AI-Shopping-Assistant-Is-Already-Facing-Backlash-From-Fans-1600x900.jpg)Disney Parks’ Instagram post announcing the assistant pulled in more than a thousand comments, with hundreds more piling on across Facebook. After reading through both threads, FLN could not find a single comment that was clearly supportive of the new tool. Disney announcements, especially ones tied to parks and merchandise, usually draw a wave of praise from collector and parks fan accounts racing to be first with a positive take. This time, that wave never showed up. The themes repeated again and again. Many commenters said flatly that they would rather talk to a real cast member, with one of the most liked replies on Instagram simply asking whether Disney could bring human staff back into physical stores instead. Others raised concerns about job losses, asking directly whether the project was worth the cast members losing their livelihoods. Frustration with generative AI in general showed up across both platforms too, with commenters calling the rollout unnecessary and asking Disney to slow down on AI features across the board. On Facebook, several guests said the announcement alone was enough to make them stop shopping at the Disney Store (time will tell if they actually do). It is worth noting how early this still is. The assistant is only live for select guests on iOS, full iOS availability is still rolling out, and Disney has not addressed the response as of publish time. Phone support for human help is unaffected. Even so, the near total lack of positive reaction stands out, especially with verified and larger fan accounts joining the criticism rather than rushing to defend the rollout the way they typically do for new Disney announcements. FLN will keep watching to see whether Disney adjusts its messaging, expands or pauses the pilot, or addresses the bot and resale concerns that kept coming up in the comments. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The stocking, which can be seen below, shows Figment’s name written in purple on a white background with the Spaceship Earth geodesic design. The body was blue, and sticking out of the stocking was a dreidel, a Festival passport, and holly branches. Not insinuating anything, and it may return at any point, but it is weird for Disney to remove that image from their social media accounts, including Instagram, X, and the Parks Blog. Wonder what went wrong? Either way, we will be around all morning as Disney releases information on the upcoming Holiday 2026 season here at Walt Disney World. Disney Parks says “Halfway to the Holidays A Festive Stocking Surprise Awaits The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, Just tap on each one… there’s a clue hiding there! A sprinkle of magic, a festive preview, With **secrets revealed on June 24 for you** 🎄✨” [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-23-110055-1-1600x723.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-23-110055-1.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-23-130548-1-1600x723.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-23-130548-1.png)## Halfway to the Holidays Figment Stocking Removed From Disney Parks Blog Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Halfway%20to%20the%20Holidays%20Figment%20Stocking%20Removed%20From%20Disney%20Parks%20Blog&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Halfway%20to%20the%20Holidays%20Figment%20Stocking%20Removed%20From%20Disney%20Parks%20Blog "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Check out the X post from Matt Damon and IMAX below. Check out all of our [**Popcorn Bucket Coverage**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/ "Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets 2026 — Every Chain, Every Film")! *Updated June 23, 2026:* The IMAX Odyssey Popcorn Bucket sold out. **Here is the [direct link](https://store.imax.com/products/the-imax-film-camera-popcorn-bucket?srsltid=AfmBOooj32S5tHKg0y8FNy_W4Ra9P1Fgex_UMUoDEQdi4QiI2RagSdKv), even though it is still showing sold out. IMAX has said they will be selling it again today for Pre-Orders. Pre-orders begin at 3:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. PST**. The **[Odyssey IMAX Popcorn Bucket Coming Soon to AMC and Regal Cinemas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/23/the-odyssey-imax-popcorn-bucket-coming-soon-to-amc-and-regal-cinemas/)**, bookmark now. ![IMAX Film The Odyssey Camera Popcorn Bucket Goes on Sale Ahead of The Odyssey](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMAX-Film-The-Odyssey-Camera-Popcorn-Bucket-Goes-on-Sale-Ahead-of-The-Odyssey-1600x900.jpg)The collectible bucket is available now at store.imax.com and ships starting July 3. The design pays tribute to the IMAX 15/65mm Camera — the same camera Nolan has called “the Gold Standard” of filmmaking and used on The Dark Knight, Interstellar, and his upcoming film The Odyssey. The bucket features a viewfinder that lights up to reveal a scene from The Odyssey in IMAX’s exclusive 1.43:1 Expanded Aspect Ratio. Quantities are limited, and all sales are final. Popcorn is not included. The timing is significant. IMAX tickets for The Odyssey went on sale this week, and demand has already overwhelmed ticketing systems. The AMC website crashed under the weight of fans scrambling for seats, with IMAX showtimes selling out at theaters across the country. **How Much Does the IMAX Film The Odyssey Camera Popcorn Bucket Cost?** The bucket is priced at $50 USD, available exclusively at store.imax.com. Shipping adds $14.17, bringing the total to $64.17. All sales are final, and the bucket ships starting July 3. We ordered one the moment it went on sale, and we think that says everything. This is not a novelty cup — it is a genuine collectible for film lovers and anyone who has felt the difference of true large-format IMAX. If that describes you, do not wait on this one. You can purchase this now here: [**The Odyssey IMAX popcorn bucket**](https://store.imax.com/). 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Only in the IMAX Store. <https://t.co/KhDg6DbGnP> [\#TheOdysseyMovie](https://x.com/hashtag/TheOdysseyMovie?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [\#ShotEntirelyWithIMAXFilmCameras](https://x.com/hashtag/ShotEntirelyWithIMAXFilmCameras?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/A9dLtq1sn4](https://t.co/A9dLtq1sn4) > > — IMAX (@IMAX) [June 4, 2026](https://x.com/IMAX/status/2062625484261781967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=IMAX%20Film%20The%20Odyssey%20Camera%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20Goes%20on%20Sale%20Ahead%20of%20The%20Odyssey&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=IMAX%20Film%20The%20Odyssey%20Camera%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20Goes%20on%20Sale%20Ahead%20of%20The%20Odyssey "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Both chains list the bucket as “Coming Soon” with sign-up forms live now for notification when it goes on sale. This is the third wave of demand for the bucket. It sold out in about an hour after its initial release earlier this month, went back on sale, and sold out again almost instantly. For background on the bucket itself, see our [original coverage of the IMAX Film Camera Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/imax-film-camera-popcorn-bucket/) and our [full rundown of Odyssey theater merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/09/the-odyssey-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise-2026/). ![The Odyssey IMAX Popcorn Bucket Coming Soon to AMC and Regal Cinemas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Odyssey-IMAX-Popcorn-Bucket-Coming-to-AMC-and-Regal-Cinemas-1600x900.jpg)## What the IMAX Film Camera Popcorn Bucket Looks Like The bucket is modeled after the IMAX 15/65mm camera, the large-format technology Nolan has called the gold standard for filmmaking, and it holds 100 oz of popcorn. It measures 14″ x 6.25″ x 5.3″ and weighs about 1.26 lbs, made from acrylic, PP, and ABS plastic. The standout feature is a light-up viewfinder powered by an included LED and LR1130 battery, which reveals imagery from *The Odyssey* when lit. The design uses a 1.43:1 expanded aspect ratio, a nod to IMAX’s signature screen format. It’s handwash only, so this is a display and collector piece more than a daily-use bucket. ## Availability at AMC and Regal Cinemas Both retailers are running this as a pre-order-only release through their online shops, with limited in-theater quantities at select locations. Regal has set a specific go-live date of July 17, 2026. AMC has not published an exact date but has its notify list open now. Given how fast the previous two releases disappeared, signing up for both notify lists today is the only way to have a real shot. - [Regal notify-me sign-up](https://store.regmovies.com/products/the-odyssey-imax-film-camera-popcorn-bucket) - [AMC notify-me sign-up](https://amctheatresshop.com/products/the-odyssey-imax-film-camera-popcorn-bucket) ## Pricing and Purchase Limits The bucket is priced at $49.99 at both AMC and Regal. Regal is capping purchases at three units per customer. AMC has not posted a stated limit as of this writing, but expects that to be enforced or added once the listing goes live, since limits have been standard for buckets at this demand level. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ImaxPB2.1781281600016-900x900.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ImaxPB4.1781281578729-900x900.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ImaxPB5.1781281578620-900x900.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ImaxPB6.1781281578488-900x900.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ImaxPB.1781281579167-900x900.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ImaxPB1.1781281579004-1-900x900.webp)## Why This Bucket Keeps Selling Out Nolan’s name and the IMAX camera tie-in have made this one of the most chased theater collectibles of the year, and two back-to-back instant sellouts have only fueled the urgency. If you’ve missed it twice already, treat the AMC and Regal notify lists as non-negotiable. Set an alert, keep your payment info ready, and expect it to move fast the moment either chain flips the listing live. This is exactly why the bucket has sold out twice and is now expanding to AMC and Regal. The story going around is that Nolan rejected every popcorn bucket design shown to him until they brought him the camera, and that approval is reportedly what got the companion Trojan Horse bucket the green light too. We can’t confirm how much truth is in that, but it’s a good story either way. We ordered ours the first round straight from IMAX’s official site and got lucky to land one. This is what a movie popcorn bucket should be. Not just a character’s head stuck on a container, but something usable that actually fits the film it’s tied to. That’s the difference between a bucket people buy because it’s cute and one people fight over because it’s genuinely well designed. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Encanto follows, centered on Mirabel stepping up as the only Madrigal without a magical gift. The 2025 live-action Lilo & Stitch is featured next, framed as a story of love, chaos, and one very mischievous alien. Freaky Friday rounds out this section as the mother-daughter body-swap comedy built on family and empathy. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/original-10-1600x900.png)**Summer Adventures and Vacation-Vibe Picks** This section leans fully into seasonal energy. Rio follows Blu, a rare blue macaw swept from Minnesota to Brazil, while The Sandlot brings the classic story of Scotty Smalls finding his place with a neighborhood baseball team. Disney and Pixar’s Luca, set in a sun-soaked Italian seaside town, continues the summer theme, and Jungle Cruise closes the section as the pick for families wanting action, adventure, and supernatural twists from Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/original-11-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/original-13-1595x900.png)**Animated Favorites to Stream Together** The guide’s animated section includes Disney and Pixar’s original Toy Story, directly tying its rivalry-turned-friendship story to Toy Story 5, now playing in theaters. The Incredibles follows as the pick for families wanting superhero thrills paired with family teamwork, and Inside Out rounds out the Pixar trio, described as a way to open conversations about change and big feelings. Hercules closes the section with its Greek mythology setting and the message that being a hero is about more than strength. **Live-Action Comedies, Mysteries, and Adventure Movies** The final section is built for older kids and more action-oriented family nights. National Treasure brings the historical puzzle-solving adventure of Benjamin Franklin Gates, while Camp Rock offers a music camp coming-of-age story for families who want to sing along. The Parent Trap rounds things out with Lindsay Lohan’s dual role as separated twins scheming to reunite their parents, and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl closes the guide as the swashbuckling pick for families with older kids ready for sword fights, curses, and Captain Jack Sparrow. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/original-14-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/original-15-1600x900.png)Our Take: What stands out about this particular guide is how deliberately it ties older favorites to what is happening on screens right now. [Moana leads into the July 10 live-action release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/moana-live-action-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/ "Moana Live-Action Popcorn Buckets Revealed: AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and More"), and Toy Story is positioned directly alongside Toy Story 5’s theatrical run. That is a smart programming move, turning a simple movie night list into something that also builds anticipation for what is currently in theaters. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney+ **Tags:** Disney Plus Releases 16 Family Movie Night Favorites Watch Guide --- ### [Disney+ Perks June 2026 Includes Comic-Con Sweepstakes and D23 Prize Package](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/23/disney-plus-perks-june-2026-summer-fridays/) **Published:** June 23, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney+ Perks is running its Summer Fridays promotion through the season, dropping new subscriber-only offers every Friday, with June’s lineup including a D23 prize package, a San Diego Comic-Con sweepstakes, free Toy Story 5 popcorn at Regal, and a Moana ticket discount ahead of its July 10 release.** These Perks land alongside a packed content calendar on the platform. For everything new to watch this month, see our [full Disney+ June 2026 guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/01/disney-plus-june-2026/), and for what’s coming next, check out [everything coming to Disney+ in July 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/18/coming-to-disney-plus-july-2026/), including Descendants: Wicked Wonderland and the return of X-Men ’97. ![Disney+ Perks June 2026 Includes Comic-Con Sweepstakes and D23 Prize Package](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disney-Perks-June-2026-Includes-Comic-Con-Sweepstakes-and-D23-Prize-Package-1600x900.jpg)Accessing Disney+ Perks requires an active Disney+ subscription and a separate sign-up at the Disney+ Perks site using the same email address tied to your subscription. The biggest prize this month is a chance to win entry to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, presented by Visa, with a package expected to include tickets, travel, and lodging. That sweepstakes runs daily from June 19 through July 10. Subscribers can also enter daily from June 5 through June 26 for a chance to win passes to San Diego Comic-Con 2026, including Preview Night, round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, and ground transportation to and from the venue. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disney-Perks-June-2026-Includes-Comic-Con-Sweepstakes-and-D23-Prize-Package-1-1600x900.jpg)A separate Cool Kids’ Summer sweepstakes is also live, offering a Walt Disney World vacation for up to four people, including airfare, ground transportation, a five-night hotel stay, theme park tickets, a $1,000 Disney gift card, and a 10-hour VIP tour guide. That sweepstakes runs daily from May 29 through July 3. For Toy Story 5, which opened June 19, Regal Crown Club members can claim a free small popcorn at Regal theaters through the Disney+ Perks page, available June 12 through July 9 while supplies last. The offer must be redeemed through the designated claim process online, not at the theater. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disney-Perks-June-2026-Includes-Comic-Con-Sweepstakes-and-D23-Prize-Package-2-1600x900.jpg)Looking ahead to Moana’s July 10 theatrical release, subscribers can grab a Fandango promo code worth up to $10 off one movie ticket at participating theaters, valid through August 31 or while the film remains in theaters, whichever comes first. Gamers can also claim a free, timed-exclusive Loki costume in Marvel Rivals through the Path to Doomsday: The Avengers Mode, tied to the countdown to Avengers: Doomsday in theaters December 18. That offer runs through July 30. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disney-Perks-June-2026-Includes-Comic-Con-Sweepstakes-and-D23-Prize-Package-3-1600x900.jpg)Our Take: The Summer Fridays format is a smart shift from Disney+ Perks dropping things sporadically, since it gives subscribers a reason to check back every single week rather than stumbling onto offers by accident. The D23 and Comic-Con sweepstakes especially stand out, since those events sell out fast and a free entry path through an existing subscription is a real value add most people overlook. Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing Disney+ coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). ## **How To Access Disney+ Perks** It’s simple. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The **first stocking**, shown below, teases the return of Jollywood Nights 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A Kermie stocking is hung, with Ollie the gingerbread man and a Tower of Terror tag. **Second Stocking** is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026. Third Stocking is Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays 2026—finally, **Minnie Mouse Stocking**, which is probably snacks, merch. Disney Parks has also updated the wording “The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, Just tap on each one… there’s a clue hiding there! A sprinkle of magic, a festive preview, With **secrets revealed on June 24 for you** 🎄✨” ![Disney Teases Halfway to the Holidays With Christmas Party and Festival Announcements Coming](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disney-Halfway-to-the-Holidays-2026-1600x900.jpg)The teaser read: “‘Twas the night before Halfway to the Holidays… the mantle stood still, with spaces to fill… and secrets to reveal.” Disney has used Halfway to the Holidays in past years to kick off a week of Christmas content in the middle of summer, typically pairing event dates with a first look at upcoming merchandise. Last year’s Halfway to the Holidays ran July 7 through 11 and confirmed Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dates from November 7 through December 21, the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays from November 28 through December 30, and Jollywood Nights from November 8 through December 22. Resort guests got early ticket access on July 16, with general sale opening July 22. Jollywood Nights merchandise included a Spirit Jersey and Ollie-themed Loungefly bag, and the event’s lineup featured Glisten!, Jingle Bell Jingle BAM, and more than 20 character meet and greets. Disney has already confirmed Jollywood Nights will return for its fourth year in 2026, alongside the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. Based on last year’s pattern, expect specific dates, ticket pricing, and a merchandise sneak peek to roll out across the coming days. ![Jollywood Nights 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-23-090314-1600x717.png)![Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-23-100628-1600x714.png)![Epcot's Festival of the Holidays 2026.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-23-110055-1600x723.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-23-130548-1600x723.png)For more on what’s already confirmed for the 2026 holiday season at Walt Disney World, see our [Magic Kingdom guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/magic-kingdom/) and [Hollywood Studios guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/) for ongoing coverage as details are announced. Stay with Fantasy Land News as Halfway to the Holidays announcements roll out this week at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Kakigōri is made from finely shaved ice blended with fresh fruit syrups and toppings, designed to have a texture closer to fallen snow than typical shaved ice. In Japan, it is a summer staple served at festivals, fairs, convenience stores, and street stalls alike. Disney Springs guests will have two options at launch. The Signature features frozen vanilla custard, shaved ice, cherry syrup, pineapple syrup, blue raspberry syrup, condensed milk, and diced pineapple. The Classic keeps things simpler with shaved ice mixed with grape, cherry, and lemon syrups. Bottled Acqua Panna and Perrier sparkling water are also available at the cart. ## Morimoto Asia Launches Kakigōri Kool Shaved Ice Cart at Disney Springs Disney Springs has steadily built one of the better outdoor snacking scenes at Walt Disney World, and a dedicated [kakigōri cart](https://zwly9k6z.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.morimotoasia.com%2F/1/0100019ef487d70a-41b7ae6a-62a0-47ba-8dc0-31141720c6fa-000000/luF920jnjmrreV1zDL35uTYYpjI=473) fills a real gap, since nothing else on property currently offers this style of shaved ice. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Michael and Bob’s story fits that same throughline, except this time the bond running through a Disney career belongs to two brothers rather than a parent and child ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Walt-Disney-World-Cast-Member-Brothers-Michael-and-Bob-Share-Decade-Long-Engineering-Career-1600x900.jpg)Michael is a service manager in Engineering Services who recently worked on the refurbishment and return of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, while Bob is a mechanic in heavy equipment who supports teams across horticulture and custodial. Both work under Facility & Operations Services, and their shared rhythm shows up in work guests rarely notice but always benefit from. Michael’s path to Disney started with a birthday wish in 2004, when a behind-the-scenes tour showed him the craftsmanship and teamwork that brings the parks to life. He moved to Central Florida that August with one goal, to get his foot in the door, eventually landing a part-time merchandise role at World of Disney before finding his way into maintenance through a connection in Engineering Services. He started full-time as a mechanic in June 2007. Bob followed his brother’s lead, joining Disney in August 2010. He has pointed to the stability the company offers and the way it supports cast members and their families as some of what he values most about the job. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bob-at-work-supporting-operations-across-Walt-Disney-World-Resort-1380x900.jpg)Today, Michael is based at Magic Kingdom while Bob supports work across the wider property. As Michael put it, mechanics may not always be seen, but their work is felt. That sentiment reflects something larger about the team they’re part of. Engineering Services at Walt Disney World includes approximately 2,600 cast members, the majority of them carpenters, electricians, and plumbers, with additional expertise spanning facilities management, painting, technical trades, bricklaying, and ironwork. The average tenure across the team is 11 years, and for many cast members, the trade isn’t just a job, it’s a lifelong career. For Michael and Bob, the trade itself runs back generations. Their father worked heavy equipment and fixed it himself, and their grandfather did the same as a farmer. The brothers grew up learning by doing rather than just watching, and Michael built additional experience through a motor vehicle company before bringing that mechanical foundation to Disney. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Michael-and-Bob-during-their-first-visit-to-Walt-Disney-World.jpeg)Michael said part of what makes the work meaningful is being able to say “I work at Disney” anywhere in the world and have people instantly understand what that means. He still carries a mentor’s reminder that people travel from around the world specifically to experience places like Magic Kingdom and attractions like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Bob finds his own meaning in the impact of his work, supporting the heavy equipment that keeps horticulture and custodial teams able to maintain the landscaping and overall guest experience across the resort. When asked what advice they would give someone considering a mechanical career at Disney, both came back to a similar message. Michael’s advice is simple: take the leap, citing the stability, fulfillment, and range of career paths available. Bob added a more practical note, that showing up ready to learn is enough to start building some genuinely unforgettable work. Our Take: Stories like Michael and Bob’s are the ones that make the parks feel different from any other vacation destination. Every guest walking down Main Street or riding Big Thunder Mountain is benefiting from a team with an average of 11 years of experience, much of it built by people who grew up learning a trade from their own families. That kind of institutional knowledge does not happen by accident, and it shows in how the parks run. Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing Walt Disney World cast member coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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Both events are part of the broader [D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) calendar. ![D23 Marceline Magic Returns September 18-19 Hosted by Disney Legend Bill Farmer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CR5763_D23Marceline_Iris-1920x1080-1-1600x900.png)The event kicks off the evening of September 18 in Chillicothe, Marceline’s sister city, with a Sweets & Sips welcome reception, a complimentary welcome bag with a dining guide and coupons, and Chillicothe Trolley Tours running throughout the day. Guests must check in for the event in Chillicothe that evening, since no check-in or welcome packets will be available the next day in Marceline. On September 19, guests travel by bus from Chillicothe to Marceline, receiving details about the day’s itinerary along the way. The day includes 25 stops throughout Marceline, each tied to a meaningful piece of Walt Disney’s childhood or legacy. Highlights include the Walt Disney Hometown Museum, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the Walt Disney Post Office, Walt Disney Elementary School, and the Santa Fe Museum. At each stop, guests collect a piece of a souvenir gift, with all 25 pieces combining into a single commemorative item representing the full day in Marceline. The Walt Disney Post Office stop also includes a specially designated USPS postal cancellation available only on September 19. Marceline’s Main Street, which served as direct inspiration for Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park, is one of the day’s centerpiece stops. Guests also receive a lunch voucher for a downtown restaurant featuring a Disney-themed special, and have the chance to participate in a Pancake Race down Marceline’s Main Street. The day closes at the Disney Family Farm, the actual property where the Disney family lived starting in 1906 and where Walt found what he later described as the magic of his life. The evening includes a conversation with Bill Farmer, live entertainment, food and drinks, photo opportunities, and a “kiss goodnight” fireworks show. D23 notes that hotel stays are not included in the ticket price, though special rates will be available to ticket holders, with booking details sent in the ticket confirmation email. [Check the Official D23 website for tickets and info!](https://d23.com/d23-event/d23-marceline-magic-hosted-by-disney-legend-bill-farmer/) ![D23 Ends The ‘Emporium’ Disappointing Small Businesses and Collectors](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/D23-Ends-The-Emporium-Disappointing-Small-Businesses-and-Collectors-1600x900.jpg)Our Take: There is something genuinely different about this event compared to most D23 gatherings built around movie premieres or park announcements. Walking the same Main Street that inspired Disneyland’s Main Street, U.S.A., and ending the night at the actual farm where Walt found his earliest sense of wonder, gives this one a depth that a typical fan event can’t match. The 25-stop structure with a collectible piece at each location is also a smart way to make a full day of walking feel purposeful rather than exhausting. Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing D23 coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Gold Members pay $259 plus a $3 processing fee, while General Members pay $299 plus the same fee. With Hocus Pocus 3 already confirmed to be [in early development at Disney Live Action](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/06/hocus-pocus-3-in-development-sanderson-sisters-returning/) with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy all attached to return, this Black Flame Ball lands at a moment when the franchise’s fan base is especially energized. The Black Flame Ball is one of several D23 events on the calendar for the rest of 2026, alongside everything happening at [D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/), Disney’s official fan club programming for the year. ![D23 Black Flame Ball Returns to Salem September 25 With Special Guest Doug Jones](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/D23-Black-Flame-Ball-Returns-to-Salem-September-25-With-Special-Guest-Doug-Jones-1600x900.jpg)Before the evening party begins, every ticket includes a guided walking tour of Salem with Black Cat Tours, taking attendees through the city’s historic landmarks as well as the actual filming locations from Hocus Pocus, following in the footsteps of Max, Dani, Allison, and Thackery Binx. As the sun sets, the Black Flame Ball begins with Doug Jones in attendance, styled after the colorful Halloween party scene from the original 1993 film. Guests are encouraged to arrive in costume, whether channeling a Sanderson sister, Dad-cula, or any other Halloween icon of their choosing. The night includes a live band playing Halloween hits, food, and an open bar for guests 21 and over with valid government-issued photo identification. Every ticket includes a limited-release Black Flame Ball pin, an event credential and swag bag, the Black Cat Tours walking tour, and full entry into the evening event. For anyone in the Salem area who isn’t attending the ball itself, D23 and Creative Collective are hosting a free outdoor screening of the original 1993 Hocus Pocus on the steps of Old Town Hall the night before, on Thursday, September 24. [For tickets and info check out the official D23 site.](https://d23.com/d23-event/black-flame-ball-with-special-guest-doug-jones/) Our Take: Pairing this event with Salem’s 400th anniversary is a smart piece of timing, and bringing in Doug Jones specifically speaks to how much affection fans have for Billy Butcherson as a character, even though he is not one of the three leads. The free outdoor screening the night before is a nice touch that opens the celebration up to people who couldn’t get tickets to the ball itself. 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Based on the bestselling novel by Jenn McKinlay, the six-episode globe-trotting romance follows career-driven nonprofit executive Chelsea Martin, played by Chabert, as she travels to Paris to secure a major donor for her organization. She is shocked when her confident rival-turned-ally Jason Knightly, played by Scott Michael Foster, is sent to join her on the trip. ![Lacey Chabert's Paris Is Always a Good Idea Premieres July 30 on Hallmark Plus](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lacey-Chaberts-Paris-Is-Always-a-Good-Idea-Premieres-July-30-on-Hallmark-Plus-1600x900.jpg)While in Paris, a heartfelt message left behind by Chelsea’s late mother, along with encouragement from her father, played by Henry Czerny, and her sister, played by Rebecca Hanssen, sends Chelsea on an unexpected journey to reconnect with three past loves she left behind across Europe. The story moves from Paris to the rolling hills of Ireland and the sun-kissed vineyards of Spain, filmed entirely on location across all three countries. The cast also includes Barbara Niven, Stephen Hagan, Julien Marlon Samani, and Alejandro Albarracín. Chabert serves as executive producer alongside Carrie Stein, Daniel March, Mike Benson, Rachel Gesua, Heidi Cole McAdams, and Lauren Muir, with McAdams and Muir also writing the series and Muir serving as showrunner. “With its rich characters, breathtaking locations and deeply emotional romance, Paris is Always a Good Idea is the beautiful, escapist journey we know Hallmark viewers will fall in love with this summer,” said Michelle Vicary, head of programming for Hallmark Media. This marks Chabert’s first scripted series for Hallmark after starring in more than 40 movies for the network, making Paris Is Always a Good Idea one of the more significant casting moments in her long history with Hallmark. Our Take: Lacey Chabert headlining her first Hallmark series after decades of TV movies is a genuinely big deal, and the European shooting locations give this one a visual scale that Hallmark’s usual small-town romance formula rarely reaches. A six-episode arc also gives the love-triangle-meets-self-discovery premise room to breathe in a way a two-hour movie never could. Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing Hallmark coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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The interactive social gaming venue replacing the former NBA Experience and DisneyQuest building on the West Side has been one of the most anticipated additions to Disney Springs since it was first announced, and Disney now has a confirmed date to point to instead of a season. ![Level99 Disney Springs Opening Date Set for June 29 With Tickets on Sale June 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Level99-Disney-Springs-Opening-Date-Set-for-June-29-With-Tickets-on-Sale-June-22-1600x900.jpg)Level99 Disney Springs Opening Date Set for June 29 With Tickets on Sale June 22The Disney Springs location will be the largest Level99 venue in the country at more than 45,000 square feet, built around 63 life sized mini games and challenges, more than most other Level99 locations offer. Guests will dodge swinging axes, crack logic puzzles, swing across platforms on ropes and race through obstacle courses in groups of two to six, with each game designed to last between one and four minutes and be replayed. At the center of the building is a two story bar wrapped in glowing rings of neon light, visible from nearly every challenge room in the venue. The food and beverage program leans into Level99’s signature Detroit style pizza along with wagyu burgers, craveable snacks and rotating beers on tap, all made from scratch daily. More than 40 original art installations round out what the company is calling its most ambitious build to date. The venue sits on the West Side near the Drawn to Life Cirque du Soleil theater and across from House of Blues, occupying the space DisneyQuest once filled before the building sat dormant under the failed NBA Experience. Level99 is also hiring for 150 entertainment, food and beverage roles ahead of opening. ![Level99 Disney Springs Opening Date Set for June 29 With Tickets on Sale June 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Level99-Disney-Springs-Confirms-Summer-2026-Opening-and-150-Job-Openings-at-Walt-Disney-World-1600x900.jpg)Level99 Disney Springs Opening Date Set for June 29 With Tickets on Sale June 22Our Take: Disney Springs has needed a venue like this for a long time, something built specifically for adults that doesn’t require a park ticket and gives a group a real reason to spend a full evening on property. Now that June 29 is locked in, the axe dodging alone is worth setting an alarm for ticket day. We’ll be there opening week with a full report from inside. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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From there, the episode moved fast to bring every major storyline to a close. Jacob jumped into the pond to try to bring Kat home but was instead sent to Elijah’s last day, where Elijah told him the Landry farm still exists because of him. Back in the present, Jacob made up with Abby and convinced her to stay in Port Haven for good. Kat finally made it home, reunited with Elliot, and dove back into writing her book before Elliot proposed and Alice played her song “Already Home” in the background. The biggest emotional gut punch of the finale belonged to Fern. Kat helped her get five more minutes with Cliff right before his death in the tunnel explosion, letting Fern say a real goodbye while letting him in on the secret that she was pregnant with the child who would grow up to be Kat’s grandfather. Alice got her own closure jump, visiting Evelyn in her final days, where Evie admitted she had felt completely shut out once she realized her friends were time travelers. The episode ended with Jacob and Abby getting married at the pond, surrounded by figments of the friends and family who shaped the Landry story across every era, and closed with Kat and Alice taking each other’s hands for one more jump into the pond, with no indication of where or when they land. **What The Way Home Finale Resolved** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Way-Home-Series-Finale-Ending-Explained_-What-Was-Resolved-and-What-Remains-Unanswered-2-1600x900.jpg)The finale answered most of the questions the show had been building toward across four seasons. Viewers finally learned who KC really is, confirming Jacob and Abby’s child. The finale closed out what happened to Cliff and Fern, with Cliff’s death in the explosion explained and Fern’s pregnancy revealed. Del got real closure with Colton and was shown moving forward with Sam. Evelyn got her own closure with Alice, who cut Alice out of Coyle’s film, addressing a long-running grievance between them. Kat and Elliot are engaged. Max and Alice’s mutual feelings are confirmed, even as Alice heads off to prioritize herself first. Jacob and Abby’s wedding closes the loop on the Landry and Goodwin family feud, and the finale makes clear that Jacob was the one who saved the family and brought the founding families back together. **What The Way Home Finale Left Unanswered** For as much as the finale resolved, several questions were left open, intentionally or not. The finale never clarifies where exactly Kat and Alice jump to in that final scene. The identity of Claire and why Nick told them “you’ll see soon” was never addressed. Fans are also left wondering who bought the Augustine house, who put the clock in the wall, and where Griffin ended up. One of the more puzzling loose threads is how Thomas knew the house was blue, a detail that never gets explained. There’s also the open question of what is actually happening to Abby since KC now has her ring, and what KC’s drama means for their own future timeline. **Highlights from the Finale** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Way-Home-Series-Finale-Ending-Explained_-What-Was-Resolved-and-What-Remains-Unanswered-1.jpg)Bianca Melchior’s performance as young Fern was the standout of the episode. Her ability to play composed and steady in front of Cliff while knowing it was the last time she would see him, all while carrying the secret of her pregnancy, gave the episode its most devastating scene. The other standout moment was the closure Alice got with Evelyn, jumping from dying older Evelyn straight to Alice’s memory of 1974 Evie. That tonal shift landed hard for anyone watching at home. **Fans Want The Way Home Saved by Netflix** Hallmark confirmed back in November that Season 4 would be the final season, framing it as a planned ending rather than a cancellation due to declining ratings on linear television. But the show’s run on Netflix, where the first three seasons are available to stream, introduced The Way Home to a much larger global audience than Hallmark Channel alone ever reached. That mismatch, a show ending on cable just as it was finding new life on a streaming giant, has fans pushing for Netflix to pick the series up for a continuation given how many threads were intentionally left loose in the finale. Our Take: This was an extended finale that answered some real questions and left so many others unanswered. The performance by Bianca Melchior was flooring. You could feel her pain after Cliff died in the explosion, knowing she was pregnant and now completely alone to raise that child. The closure Alice got with Evelyn was beautiful too, the way it moved from dying old Evelyn straight into Alice’s memory of 1974 Evie. We sobbed. The Way Home earned every bit of its ending, but it also earned the right for fans to keep asking for more. For continuing Hallmark Channel coverage, visit our [Hallmark Channel hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) **Categories:** Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Hallmark Channel The Way Home, Netflix The Way Home, The Way Home Series Finale --- ### [Warner Bros Pictures Animation Reveals Prehistoria From Hazbin Hotel Creator](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/22/warner-bros-pictures-animation-reveals-prehistoria-from-hazbin-hotel-creator/) **Published:** June 22, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Warner Bros. Pictures Animation has announced a new partnership with Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano on an original animated musical film called Prehistoria, marking her feature directorial debut, alongside a full slate reveal of upcoming titles at the 2026 Annecy Animation Festival.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Warner-Bros-Pictures-Animation-Reveals-Prehistoria-From-Hazbin-Hotel-Creator-1600x900.jpg)President of Warner Bros. Pictures Animation Bill Damaschke announced the Medrano partnership on stage at the studio’s Annecy showcase. Prehistoria is set outside the Hellaverse, the universe Medrano built across Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss, and is described as a fossil fantasy world built around an original musical story Medrano has held onto for years. “To be creating an original story that I have been holding for years, and with Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, a studio whose characters and stories have been a huge part of my life, is truly a dream come true,” Medrano said. “I’m SO excited to share this fossil fantasy world with everyone!” Fantasy Land News has followed Medrano’s rise closely, from [Hazbin Hotel’s Season 2 premiere announcement at NYCC](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/12/hazbin-hotel-nycc-news-season-2-premiering-october-29-new-single-and-video-for-gravity-released/) to the [one-night-only Hazbin Hotel cast reunion on Broadway](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/06/hazbin-hotel-cast-reunites-one-night-only-on-broadway/) last October. Both moments showed just how far Medrano’s fanbase was willing to travel and how loud they were willing to be for her work, and a major studio directing deal is the natural next step in that trajectory. The Annecy showcase also revealed additional voice cast for Bad Fairies, the studio’s collaboration with Locksmith Animation releasing May 21, 2027, joining previously cast Cynthia Erivo and Ncuti Gatwa with new additions including James Acaster, Serrana Su-Ling Bliss, and Dee Bradley Baker. Bad Fairies is directed by Megan Nicole Dong and co-directed by Olivier Staphylas. Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s full upcoming slate, revealed via the studio’s Annecy presentation graphic, includes The Cat in the Hat in 2026, Bad Fairies and Margie Claus in 2027, and Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, Dynamic Duo, Hello Kitty, and The Lunar Chronicles in 2028. The Lunar Chronicles, also from Locksmith Animation, was introduced on stage by Noëlle Raffaele and producer Christina Steinberg and releases worldwide November 3, 2028. The Cat in the Hat, the studio’s latest Dr. Seuss adaptation, was shown with extensive new footage by directors Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni alongside producer Daniela Mazzucato. Dynamic Duo, produced by Swaybox Studios in partnership with DC Studios, was also previewed, described as a fusion of puppetry, practical artistry, and modern technology built around a coming-of-age story featuring Red Hood and Batman. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-22-085701.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-22-085750.png)Our Take: Medrano’s rise from a self-funded animated pilot to directing an original feature at a major studio is one of the more remarkable creator trajectories in recent animation history. The choice to build Prehistoria entirely outside the Hellaverse is smart. It gives her room to prove she can carry an original world on her own terms, rather than leaning on the built-in audience from Hazbin Hotel. The full slate Warner Bros. revealed alongside her, especially the DC-connected Dynamic Duo, suggests the studio is betting heavily on bold, voice-driven projects through the end of the decade. 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Gomez plays Fran, a brilliant astro-botanist developing the world’s first plant-fueled rocket. When the two are brought together to prepare for the rocket’s inaugural launch, sparks fly immediately, though neither is particularly good at romance. Things get complicated when three tiny, unruly aliens named Dunk, Welly, and Shirm take refuge in Joe’s home. The trio is on the run from Zandro, a zealous but inept interplanetary law enforcement officer, and they determine that Fran’s rocket may be their only way home. The first poster shows Joe and Fran standing together beneath a starry sky, with the three aliens nestled into the film’s title treatment above them. Not Alone arrives at a strong moment for Illumination. The studio is releasing Minions & Monsters in theaters July 1, and its Super Mario Galaxy Movie earlier this year became one of the biggest animated box office successes of 2026. For everything revealed about Illumination’s current theatrical slate, see our coverage of [Minions & Monsters popcorn buckets and theater collectibles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/) and the [Super Mario Galaxy Movie merchandise lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/), including the Mini Bowser Cauldron that set a Guinness World Record for smallest popcorn container. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It also crushed the franchise’s previous best, Toy Story 4’s $120.9 million domestic opening in 2019, and topped that film’s $238 million worldwide debut by a wide margin. [Zootopia 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/30/zootopia-2-has-4th-biggest-box-office-opening-of-all-time-with-556-million-globally/ "Zootopia 2 Has 4th Biggest Box Office Opening of All Time with $556 Million Globally") still leads as the biggest opening weekend with $560.3 million ![Toy Story 5 Opens to Franchise-Record $312 Million Globally and $160 Million Domestic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Parks-Just-Dropped-the-Full-Toy-Story-5-Activation-Plan-and-Theres-a-Lot-to-Unpack-1600x900.jpg)Disney Parks Just Dropped the Full Toy Story 5 Activation Plan and There’s a Lot to UnpackAudiences gave Toy Story 5 an A CinemaScore, and the film’s biggest overseas markets were Mexico at $26.6 million, the United Kingdom at $20 million, China at $18 million, and France at $7.2 million. It ranks as the second-highest international debut in Pixar history behind Inside Out 2. Andrew Stanton, the Pixar veteran behind Finding Nemo and WALL-E, directs Toy Story 5 alongside co-director Kenna Harris. The film reunites Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, and Joan Cusack as Jessie as the gang confronts Lilypad, a new tablet voiced by Greta Lee that pulls their owner Bonnie’s attention away from her toys. For everything revealed about Jessie’s expanded role in this installment, see our [previous Toy Story 5 coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/?s=toy+story+5). Disney noted that in the lead-up to the film’s release, the first four Toy Story films drove more than 60 million hours of viewing on Disney+, the largest pre-release streaming lift the company has tracked for an upcoming theatrical release. The four existing films have generated more than $3 billion globally, with two individually crossing the $1 billion mark, setting the stage for Toy Story 5’s record debut. If you are headed to see it this weekend, every theater chain’s exclusive Toy Story 5 popcorn buckets and collectibles, including the AMC Buzz Lightyear bucket, Cinemark, Regal, and Marcus exclusives, plus the Bullseye bucket now available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios, are covered in our [Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/) and our [Bullseye popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/08/bullseye-popcorn-bucket-disneyland-walt-disney-world/). Our Take: We really enjoyed Toy Story 5. The movie is excellent and shows just how far Pixar and digital animation have come since the original Toy Story, but it falls into the pattern Disney has leaned into across its recent films, where there isn’t a real villain, just a “thing.” This time the thing is technology, which is a genuinely real issue between parents and kids and deserves to be talked about. Our biggest issue is with Jessie. We get her story continued from where Toy Story 2 left it, playing out right in front of us, but Pixar and Disney could have leaned into that so much harder than they did. Right as you get the payoff of her arc, the film takes a 90-degree turn back to the technology storyline, and you never get the chance to actually sit in that moment and feel it. The whole film has a slightly disjointed quality, almost like three separate stories were written independently and then figured out how to combine into one movie afterward. To be clear, this is not a bad movie. It is fine. It is good. But it had the ingredients to wreck the audience emotionally and leave parents reflecting on their entire lives in a meaningful way, and at the end, Pixar shied away from that. Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing box office and Toy Story 5 coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Guest rooms climbed into the 80s and 90s. The main lobby turned into what more than one guest described as a sauna. Whispering Canyon Cafe and Storybook Dining at Artist Point had to cancel reservations because the kitchens and dining rooms could not function without cooling. Disney brought in portable AC units and box fans, though supply could not keep up with demand across an entire Deluxe Resort. Some guests were moved to Art of Animation, Coronado Springs, or upgraded to Gran Destino Tower and the Grand Floridian. Others were comped nights or refunded. Cast Members set up cooling stations around the property, handing out cold water, snacks, and ice cream to guests who were living through a genuinely uncomfortable situation during one of the hottest stretches of the summer so far. That is the part that matters. Those cooling stations existed because Disney guests were inconvenienced and in some cases at real risk in triple digit heat. They were not a photo opportunity. They were not a content bit. They were a response to a hardship that the people staying there did not choose. This is the Disney version of rubbernecking. Everyone has seen it on the highway. An accident happens on one side of the road, and traffic on the completely unaffected side slows to a crawl anyway because people cannot resist looking. Nobody on that side needs to slow down. Nothing about their drive requires it. They do it because they want to feel like they are part of something happening, even though they have zero connection to it. That is exactly what played out at Wilderness Lodge this weekend. People who were not staying at the resort, who had no reservation there, who had no actual stake in the outage, drove over anyway so they could point a camera at someone else’s bad vacation. ![Wilderness Lodge Lobby](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20250704_142432-1600x900.jpg)One Instagram creator went a step further than just showing up. The content included glorified shots of the resort’s AC equipment paired with tips on how guests should stay cool, presented with the seriousness of an actual reporter on the ground. In the same content, Cast Members were shown handing out water at cooling stations along with snacks and ice cream meant for guests. The creator sampled the items on camera. Those were treats set out for people whose rooms were too hot to sleep in, not refreshments for someone who drove over for a few minutes of footage. A well known Disney livestreamer who covers Walt Disney World did the same thing, going live from the resort to “experience” the outage while eating the same amenities Disney had set out for guests dealing with a legitimate problem. There is a difference between a journalist with credentials covering a developing story responsibly and someone showing up specifically to insert themselves into other people’s misfortune for views. Reporting on the outage, what Disney is doing about it, and how guests are being treated is fair and useful coverage. Taking food and drinks that were never meant for you, while filming yourself doing it, is not reporting. It is using someone else’s bad day as a prop. This is not really about Disney’s compensation decisions or what guests chose to do during their stay. Those are separate conversations. This is about decorum. It is about understanding that just because you have a camera and an audience does not mean every inconvenience happening to someone else is yours to capitalize on. It is worth pointing out that Disney has already had to draw a similar line elsewhere. Starting June 28, 2026, Walt Disney World is permanently closing the long running **[Disney Springs transportation loophole](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/disney-world-bus-boat-transportation-verification-disney-springs-permanent/)**, restricting the resort buses and the Sassagoula River Cruise to guests who actually have a hotel stay, a dining reservation, or an experience booking. For years, people without any of those used Disney Springs as a free side door into the resort transportation network meant for paying guests. Disney finally shut it down because amenities built for one group of people kept getting treated as available to anyone who showed up. Some of the same influencers complaining loudest about that restriction are the ones who walked into Wilderness Lodge this weekend and helped themselves to resources meant for guests going through a heat outage. That is not a coincidence. It is the same entitlement showing up twice in the same month. **Our Take:** If a friend asked what I thought of this, I would tell them it is simple. If you do not have a room key at that resort, the cooling station is not for you, the ice cream is not for you, and your camera does not change that. Cover the story if you want to cover the story. Talk to guests, talk to Cast Members, report on what Disney is doing to fix it. But do not eat someone else’s relief snacks on camera and call it journalism. Guests sweating through a four day outage during a heat advisory did not sign up to be the backdrop for someone else’s engagement numbers. ## Guests were sweating it out at Wilderness Lodge. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The central question driving the mystery is a simple one. What is anyone to do when an iconic Elizabeth Taylor dress disappears during fashion week in Chicago? Kayli and Mills go undercover to find it, and the case gets more complicated when jewelry starts going missing during the same time frame. Mills doesn’t believe Kayli is behind it, and that trust becomes the backbone of their partnership as the investigation unfolds. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/loveheist1-1600x900.jpg)Underneath the caper plot is a more personal arc for Kayli, who spends much of the movie hesitant to commit to a decision or believe in herself after a past fashion error with a celebrity client. Mills offers her the film’s emotional throughline: to be brave, you have to be scared first. Kayli has to take that to heart if she wants to become the stylist she’s capable of being. Fonseca and Porte have fun, charming chemistry together, though that’s not exactly a surprise. We haven’t seen Lyndsy Fonseca miss yet. She brings the same effortless charm to The Love Heist that she’s brought to every Hallmark role before it. The Love Heist is directed by Hallmark veteran Kevin Fair, with a script from Holly Gent, who is new to the network. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/loveheist4.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/loveheist2.webp)**Our Take:** This one felt slower to us than some of the other Summer Nights entries, and the mystery doesn’t always move with the same energy as the romance. That said, the leads carry it well, and viewers who are watching mainly for Fonseca and Porte’s chemistry will likely find plenty to enjoy here even if the pacing isn’t for everyone. Hallmark’s Summer Nights lineup continues next week with A Castle of Our Own. You can catch up on the previous entries, [The Greek Aisle](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/tag/hallmark-channel-delivers-a-big-fat-greek-romance-in-the-greek-aisle-review/) and [Texas Two Step](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/14/texas-two-step-hallmark-review/), on Hallmark+. For more Hallmark coverage, visit our [Hallmark Channel hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). 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This Father’s Day, Disney’s most memorable fathers deserve their moment, because whether they raised lion cubs, mermaid princesses, or a boy they built with their own two hands, these characters have been quietly teaching us what real love looks like for decades.** Disney has spent a century telling stories about absent fathers, complicated fathers, and fathers who show up in ways nobody expected. Some are kings. Some are woodcarvers. Some never had a kid of their own and built a family anyway. All of them earned a spot here. ![Best Disney Dads of All Time, Ranked for Father's Day 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Best-Disney-Dads-of-All-Time-Ranked-for-Fathers-Day-2026-1600x900.jpg)Here are the best Disney dads of all time and why each one earns his place on this list. There are a few obvious picks every list runs, but we went further and pulled in some that usually get skipped. If you missed our **[Mother’s Day 2026 article](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/10/best-disney-moms-of-all-time-ranked-for-mothers-day-2026/)**, check it out. ## Mufasa — *The Lion King* (1994) ![Mufasa — The Lion King (1994)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/LKP-T3-00089759-1200x649.jpeg)Mufasa is on screen for less than twenty minutes of *The Lion King*, and somehow he is still the moral center of gravity the entire film orbits around. He teaches Simba about the Circle of Life while looking out over a kingdom he clearly loves, and his death is still one of the most quietly devastating moments in the Disney canon. What makes Mufasa endure as a father is not the loss. It is the way he keeps showing up after it, in the stars, in Rafiki’s wisdom, in the moment he tells his son to remember who he is. Mufasa proves that good fathers leave behind more than memories. They leave behind a compass. ## Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) — *The Incredibles* (2004) ![Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) — The Incredibles (2004)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20240119_103749-1600x900.jpg)Bob Parr spends the first act of *The Incredibles* trying to relive his glory days instead of showing up for the family in front of him, and that is exactly what makes his arc work. He has to learn, the hard way, that being a hero at home is harder and more important than punching robots for a paycheck. By the time the family is fighting side by side against Syndrome, Bob has figured out the thing every father eventually has to learn. The cape does not matter if the kids do not know you are there for them first. He gets there. That is the whole point. ## King Fergus — *Brave* (2012) ![King Fergus — Brave (2012)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/king-fergus-gallery-04.jpg)Fergus is the fun parent, the one who hands Merida a sword before her mother can object, and *Brave* never apologizes for that. But underneath the bluster and the bear-hunting bravado is a father who genuinely sees his daughter in a way the rest of the kingdom has not caught up to yet. He does not always get it right, and he is more than happy to let Elinor handle the difficult conversations. Still, when it matters, Fergus is unwavering in his love for Merida exactly as she is, sword and all. Every strong-willed kid deserves a parent who is in their corner the way Fergus is in Merida’s. ## Marlin — *Finding Nemo* (2003) ![Marlin — Finding Nemo (2003)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/finding-nemo-1600x864.jpg)Marlin’s entire arc is a father working through trauma in real time, and Pixar does not flinch from how exhausting and over-correcting that can look from the outside. After losing nearly his whole family in one night, Marlin’s anxiety becomes the engine of the movie, and *Finding Nemo* lets that anxiety be both understandable and something he has to grow past. Crossing an entire ocean to find his son is the easy part. Learning to let Nemo take risks again afterward is the harder, less flashy lesson, and it is the one that actually makes Marlin a better father by the end. ## Geppetto — *Pinocchio* (1940) Geppetto wished on a star for a son, and *Pinocchio* is essentially eighty-five minutes of him chasing that wish across every kind of danger imaginable, including the inside of a whale. He is a woodcarver who builds something extraordinary almost by accident, then spends the rest of the story proving that wanting to be a father was never really about magic. It was about showing up, searching, and never giving up on a kid who keeps making mistakes. Geppetto is patient in a way that feels almost old-fashioned now, and that patience is exactly why the film still works. ![Geppetto — Pinocchio (1940)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20250328_171109-507x900.jpg)![Goofy — A Goofy Movie (1995)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20250903_092710-507x900.jpg)## Goofy — *A Goofy Movie* (1995) Goofy has been a Disney staple since the 1930s, but it is *A Goofy Movie* that turns him into one of the studio’s most genuine portraits of fatherhood. He is awkward, he overplans, and he is desperate not to lose his teenage son the way every parent of a teenager eventually fears. The road trip he drags Max on is a little embarrassing and a little controlling, and Goofy knows it, which is part of what makes him so endearing. He does not get everything right, but he keeps trying, and by the time they are both white-water rafting past a waterfall together, the gap between them has closed into something real. Goofy is proof that a dad does not need to be cool to be a great father. He just needs to show up. ## Triton — *The Little Mermaid* (1989) ![Triton — The Little Mermaid (1989)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20240113_093300-1600x900.jpg)Triton makes one famously bad call with a trident in this movie, and it tends to overshadow just how much of his behavior is rooted in real grief and real fear for his daughter’s safety. He lost Ariel’s mother to humans, and that loss explains, even if it does not excuse, how tightly he tries to hold on. What makes Triton work as a father, eventually, is that he is capable of change. He lets Ariel go, in the most literal and symbolic way possible, because he finally understands that protecting her and controlling her were never the same thing. ## Mr. Banks — *Mary Poppins* (1964) ![Mr. Banks — Mary Poppins (1964)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MV5BNGNlMWI1YTUtYjcyMS00Zjc3LTk0NmUtMGEzYTIzOTczODEyXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_-1493x900.jpg)George Banks starts *Mary Poppins* as a man who has scheduled his children into the margins of his own life, and the entire film is built around watching that mistake quietly catch up to him. He is stiff, he is rule-bound, and he genuinely believes he is doing right by his family by providing for them from a distance. The kite at the end is not just a sweet final image. It is a father finally choosing his kids over his own carefully ordered world, and that choice is why the ending still works more than sixty years later. ## Carl Fredricksen — *Up* (2009) ![Carl Fredricksen — Up (2009)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20230121_135810-1598x900.jpg)Carl and Ellie never got the child they spent the opening montage of *Up* dreaming about, and that loss is the quiet engine running underneath everything Carl does for the rest of the film. When Russell shows up on his porch, awkward and overeager and badge-hungry, Carl initially treats him like a nuisance to be managed. But somewhere over the course of one impossible journey to Paradise Falls, Carl becomes exactly the father figure he never thought he would get the chance to be. He never planned on Russell. He just showed up for him anyway, and that is the whole point. ## Sully — *Monsters, Inc.* (2001) ![Sully — Monsters, Inc. (2001)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20230515_094728-1-1598x900.jpg)Sully is not supposed to bond with the human toddler who wanders into Monstropolis, and that is precisely what makes the back half of *Monsters, Inc.* work as well as it does. He starts out trying to get Boo back where she belongs as quickly and quietly as possible. By the end, he is risking his career, his world, and his closest friendship to make sure she is safe and happy, with no biological obligation pulling him toward any of it. Sully chooses fatherhood in the most literal sense the genre allows, and the door vault reunion at the end earns every bit of its reputation as a tearjerker. ## Pacha — *The Emperor’s New Groove* (2000) ![Pacha — The Emperor's New Groove (2000)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Picture4.png)Pacha is a family man with a pregnant wife and two kids, minding his own business on a hillside, when a llama who used to be an emperor crashes into his life and refuses to leave. What makes Pacha stand out is how unwaveringly decent he stays through all of it. He keeps choosing kindness toward Kuzco even when Kuzco gives him every reason not to, and he never stops putting his own family first while he does it. Pacha is proof that you do not need a dramatic arc to be a great Disney dad. Sometimes steady, patient decency is the whole story. ## Frollo — *The Hunchback of Notre Dame* (1996) ![Frollo — The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hunchback-Of-Notre-Dames-e1585850223803.avif)Not every Disney father figure deserves a celebration, and one deserves to be named. Frollo raises Quasimodo in Notre Dame’s bell tower under the guise of protection, the same way he tells himself and Quasimodo that the outside world is too cruel and too dangerous for him to ever leave. He frames isolation as love and control as care, and “Out There” plays almost like a quieter, sadder cousin to the kind of manipulation Disney would revisit decades later. Frollo never wanted a son. He wanted obedience, and he was skilled enough at disguising that want as devotion that Quasimodo spent years unable to tell the difference. He belongs on this list not as a role model, but as a reminder that not every guardian who claims to love a child actually does. ## Our Take Disney’s fathers do not get talked about with the same reverence as its mothers, and most of that has less to do with the writing than with which characters got the screen time to earn it. The list above proves the material is there. Fathers who mess up and fix it. Fathers who show up without being asked. Fathers who never got the chance and found a way anyway. Some of these guys get it wrong before they get it right. A few never get the credit they deserve in their own films. What they all share is a willingness to keep trying, in whatever form that takes. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Select NYC-inspired designs are also available on DisneyStore.com for fans who cannot visit in person. *Last Updated June 20, 2026* ![Disney Store Times Square Has NYC-Exclusive Merch You Can Only Get in Manhattan](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Disney-Store-Times-Square-Merch-Header-1600x900.png)## Times Square-Exclusive Products The **Disney Wishables Shimmer New York City Series** is a mystery blind box containing one of five mini plush variants — Mickey Mouse holding a hot dog, Minnie Mouse dressed as Lady Liberty, a yellow taxicab, an apple wearing Mickey Mouse Ear Hats, and a pizza slice. The series has been circulating on TikTok and is available exclusively at the Times Square store. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Disney-Store-Times-Square-Merch-11-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)Two **NYC enamel pins** are among the must-have exclusives for collectors. The Minnie Mouse as Lady Liberty pin features the character against a shimmering blue background with stars, torch raised. The Mickey Mouse Marathon pin shows Mickey alongside a sunny New York skyline. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Disney-Store-Times-Square-Merch-9-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)A pair of **NYC mini snow globes** round out the exclusive collectibles — one showing Minnie Mouse as Lady Liberty surrounded by gold glitter, the other featuring Mickey Mouse taking in the city. Both are designed as display souvenirs. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Disney-Store-Times-Square-Merch-13-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Disney-Store-Times-Square-Merch-12-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)For plush, the store carries a **Mickey Mouse “I Love NY” plush** and a **Minnie Mouse Lady Liberty plush** in small sizes exclusive to the Times Square location. Larger sizes of both are available on DisneyStore.com. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Disney-Store-Times-Square-Merch-8-689x1080-1-574x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Disney-Store-Times-Square-Merch-7-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)## Magic: The Gathering \| Marvel Super Heroes Launch Event Disney Store Times Square hosted a launch event for **Magic: The Gathering \| Marvel Super Heroes** on Friday, June 19, ahead of the full set’s official release on June 26. Guests who stopped in during regular store hours received a welcome deck at the door, plus a promo card with any purchase of Magic product. ![Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CaptainAmerica__Times-Square-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)![Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BlackPanther_Times-Square-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)The welcome decks use a beginner-friendly format built to play right out of the box, so newcomers did not need to build a full set to join in. Learn to Play tables were also set up around the store, staffed by hosts running demos for anyone discovering the game for the first time. Artists David Polabo and Jim Cheung, who worked on pieces of the card collection’s artwork, met fans for postcard signings from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the upstairs gazebo. The store also set up a themed photo op and handed out a S.H.I.E.L.D. dossier souvenir to guests exploring the event. Magic: The Gathering \| Marvel Super Heroes brings Marvel characters and scenes into the Magic universe, and the Times Square event gave fans an early look at artwork, gameplay mechanics, and products ahead of the wider release. The full set is available for preorder now from local game stores, TCGplayer, Amazon, and other retailers that carry Magic, with an official release set for [June 26](https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/marvel/marvel-super-heroes). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260619_113609-507x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260619_113603-507x900.jpg)## Where to Shop Disney Store Times Square is located in the heart of Manhattan near Broadway. Exclusive items are available in-store only. Select NYC-inspired apparel and accessories are available at [DisneyStore.com](https://www.disneystore.com/) for those shopping remotely. For more Disney Consumer Products news and retail announcements, visit the [Disney Consumer Products guide at Fantasy Land News.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Disney-Store-Times-Square-Merch-4-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Disney-Store-Times-Square-Merch-5-1651x1080-1-1376x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Disney-Store-Times-Square-Merch-2-721x1080-1-601x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Disney-Store-Times-Square-Merch-1-707x1080-1-589x900.jpg)## Disney Store Times Square Has NYC-Exclusive Merch You Can Only Get in Manhattan Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disney%20Store%20Times%20Square%20Has%20NYC-Exclusive%20Merch%20You%20Can%20Only%20Get%20in%20Manhattan&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disney%20Store%20Times%20Square%20Has%20NYC-Exclusive%20Merch%20You%20Can%20Only%20Get%20in%20Manhattan "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. 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A.C. Bradley, known for Ms. Marvel, What If?, and Tales of Arcadia: Trollhunters, is showrunner. Emmy-winning director Rodrigo Blaas, whose credits include Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and WALL-E, will direct in collaboration with El Guiri Studios. This marks the first authorized animated adaptation of Warrior Cats, and the series will follow the core storytelling of the original book series, Warrior Cats: The Prophecies Begin. Created by Working Partners, a Coolabi Group company, and written by Erin Hunter, Warrior Cats follows clans of wild cats and has been a fixture on the New York Times bestseller list for two decades, translated into 38 languages. The franchise’s digital footprint is enormous for a book series of its age — more than 2 million annual users on the official Warrior Cats website, 50 million monthly views across YouTube fan content, nearly 3 billion views on TikTok, and a Roblox game that has been played more than 735 million times. Warrior Cats joins a growing roster of Disney Kids & Family animated titles including Bluey, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+, Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Big City Greens, and Phineas and Ferb. Disney Kids & Family president Ayo Davis said the studio is always looking for imaginative storytelling that resonates with families, calling Warrior Cats a series that has inspired a generation of fans. Coolabi Group EVP Allison Watkins pointed to the brand’s momentum heading into the deal, noting that 2026 has already seen a successful US retail toy launch for Warrior Cats ahead of the show. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Warrior-Cats-Animated-Series-Coming-to-Disney-Plus-and-Disney-Channel-in-2028-1600x900.jpg)Our Take: Our daughter writes all the menus on this site now, and there was a stretch of her childhood where you genuinely could not get her to put a Warrior Cats book down. She would talk for an hour straight about clan names, character backstories, and at one point convinced the entire family that our actual house cats needed to be organized into our own clan. A lot of the Warrior Cats knowledge floating around this household exists because of her, so a 2028 premiere date means we already know exactly who is going to be most excited when this show actually airs. Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing Disney+ coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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According to Disney Parks Blog, the project came together through close coordination between Walt Disney Imagineering, Facility Asset Management, and partners across Disney Live Entertainment, Project Development, Operations, and PhotoPass. Walt Disney Imagineering pulled inspiration from the Castle’s original 1971 color story, leaning into deep blue roofs, classic stonework, and gold trim meant to highlight the architectural details guests have walked past for decades. The goal was a Castle that felt both refreshed and familiar, not reinvented. ![Why Cinderella Castle Still Stops Us In Our Tracks, Every Single Time](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Why-Cinderella-Castle-Still-Stops-Us-In-Our-Tracks-Every-Single-Time-1600x900.jpg)## What It Actually Took Behind the Scenes Before a single brush touched the walls, the moat had to be completely drained so crews could work safely inside it. Temporary dams were built, the moat was cleaned out, and boom lifts were carefully lowered in one at a time so painting could begin on the front of the Castle. While it was drained: [What Are Those Tracks in Cinderella Castle’s Moat? The Answer Is a Lost Magic Kingdom Ride](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/02/plaza-swan-boats-magic-kingdom-moat-tracks/) Because the work happened in full view of guests, the project team built a daily schedule around it. Cranes and lifts were lowered and moved out of sight every day around noon so guests could still get that picture-perfect shot of the Castle. Over several weeks, painters in safety harnesses were hoisted up to 150 feet in the air, working with small brushes and rollers on every piece of trim, stone, and roofline. The project used more than 600 gallons of paint and seven boom lifts across roughly three months of work, including a final pass at the very top of the spires, a view normally reserved for Tinker Bell. ## The People Who Made It Happen ![Smiling man with glasses in a gray zip-up jacket, wearing a name badge that says Nathan, in front of a Disneyland castle.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Cinderella-Castle-Nathan-1536x1024-1-1350x900.jpg)![Smiling woman with glasses in a red top posing in front of a fairy-tale castle with blue spires at a theme park.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Cinderella-Castle-Chris-1772x1080-1-1477x900.jpg)For Nathan, an Associate Project Manager with Facility Asset Management who started his Disney career as an intern just a few years ago, overseeing part of this project has been a defining moment. He told Disney Parks Blog, “Five years ago, I was not even working for Disney yet,” reflecting on how far the project, and his career, has come. “Presented with the opportunity to introduce a new color palette, it was important for us to consider the history and heritage of our beautiful Castle,” said Chris, Senior Creative Director with Walt Disney Imagineering. ”We took our inspiration from that classic vision of the Castle in 1971 by selecting elegant shades that lean into the element of fantasy. To highlight the [architectural details of the Castle](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ_xNj7gkM8), we used deep blue roofs, stonework, and graceful gold trim to celebrate the details and whimsy of our park icon.” ## Why This Castle Means So Much to Us I still remember the first time I saw Cinderella Castle as an adult, and how different it felt from seeing it as a kid. I went when I was about ten years old, and honestly, it didn’t mean much to me. It was just a building. But when Holly and I started going back to the parks in 2019, after years away, that walk around Main Street Confectionery and the turn onto Main Street U.S.A. hit completely differently. That first view of the Castle was breathtaking, the way it is for so many people the moment they round that corner. That feeling has never gone away. To this day, we deliberately don’t rush toward the Castle. We slow down, get around that corner, and take in the view again, every single visit, no matter how many times we’ve seen it. Cinderella Castle is the icon of Walt Disney World. It’s the backdrop to millions of photos taken every year, and it’s the backdrop to our family too, holidays, a random Tuesday afternoon, it doesn’t matter. It’s even the backdrop for our family reunions. A fresh coat of paint doesn’t change what that Castle represents. If anything, it’s a good reminder of why that view still grounds us every time we see it. You can read more about the project, including additional photos from the refresh, in our ongoing [D23 2026 coverage](https://fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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See below for details. *Updated June 20, 2026*: Disney Parks have released the Bulleye Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket, and it is adorable. Priced at $26.99, check this out for all the details – [The Bullseye Popcorn Bucket Is the Best Toy Story 5 Released!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/08/bullseye-popcorn-bucket-disneyland-walt-disney-world/) ![Toy Story 5 Popcorn Buckets 2026: Every Theater Chain Collectible](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Every-Toy-Story-5-Popcorn-Bucket-at-Every-Movie-Theater-—-The-Complete-Guide-1600x900.jpg)Every Toy Story 5 Popcorn Bucket at Every Theater — AMC, Regal, Cinemark and MoreToy Story 5 is one of the biggest Pixar releases in years, and the theatrical collectibles market treated it accordingly. Regal, Cinemark, AMC, and Marcus Theatres all confirmed full lineups for the June 19 opening, with each chain bringing something meaningfully different. This is the one page that covers all of them. For every movie theater popcorn bucket released in 2026 across all films and chains, the full picture is at our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ## Regal Cinemas — Toy Story 5 Collectibles [![Every Toy Story 5 Popcorn Bucket at Every Theater — AMC, Regal, Cinemark and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Every-Toy-Story-5-Popcorn-Bucket-at-Every-Movie-Theater-—-The-Complete-Guide-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Every-Toy-Story-5-Popcorn-Bucket-at-Every-Movie-Theater-—-The-Complete-Guide.jpg)[![Regal Toy Story 5 Popcorn Bucket Collectibles Confirmed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Regal-Toy-Story-5-Popcorn-Bucket-Collectibles-Confirmed-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Regal-Toy-Story-5-Popcorn-Bucket-Collectibles-Confirmed.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/toy-story-thermos-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/toy-story-thermos.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/toy-story-snack-combo-1-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/toy-story-snack-combo-1.webp)Regal has the most ambitious single item of any chain for Toy Story 5. The centerpiece is a fully interactive sculpted bucket that goes beyond decoration. **Buzz Lightyear Collectible Popcorn and Drink Container** The Regal exclusive Buzz Lightyear bucket is shaped like Buzz’s full Space Ranger suit body and comes with three interactive features: a retractable dome helmet lid, retractable wings on the sides, and a built-in light-up function. It comes filled with a large popcorn and soda. This is the most toy-like theatrical bucket released for any Pixar title in recent memory — the moving parts are functional, not decorative. Available at select Regal locations while supplies last. For the full Regal breakdown, see our Regal Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket guide. **Collectible Combo (Popcorn Tin + Character Cup)** A popcorn tin paired with your choice of one of three character cups, filled with popcorn and soda. The character cup selection varies by location. **Snack Pack (Kids)** Each Snack Pack comes with popcorn, Welch’s Fruit Snacks, a collectible 16oz cup, and your choice of one of five character toppers. Available at select locations while supplies last. **Toy Story Thermos** A character art thermos featuring the full Toy Story cast across multiple films. Available while supplies last at select Regal locations. ## Cinemark — Toy Story 5 Collectibles [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/705717797_1421161896714484_314156576425783536_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/705717797_1421161896714484_314156576425783536_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/706559857_1019332130431217_455267058122717142_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/706559857_1019332130431217_455267058122717142_n.jpg)Cinemark has the widest variety of any chain for Toy Story 5 with six confirmed items, giving families and collectors more options than anywhere else. All popcorn tins and tumblers at Cinemark come with a free same-day refill. For the full Cinemark breakdown, see our Cinemark Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket guide. **130oz Popcorn Tin + 32oz ICEE Cup Combo — $22.90 filled** Features Jessie, Bullseye, and Forky on a blue tin design. Includes a free same-day refill. **130oz Popcorn Tin + 44oz Souvenir Cup Combo — $22.90 filled** Features the film’s tech-themed characters including Lilypad on a second blue tin design. Includes a free same-day refill. **130oz Woody Hat Popcorn Tin — $24.95 filled** Shaped and styled like Woody’s iconic brown cowboy hat. A strong standalone collectible for character fans, and the most distinctive tin-format item across all chains for this release. Includes a free same-day refill. The Woody Hat design is also available at Marcus Theatres. **20oz Tumbler with Dome Lid — $16.95 filled** Features Buzz Lightyear with an “IT’S ON.” design and a character topper on the dome lid. Includes a free same-day refill. **Super Snack Pack (16oz Cup + 64oz Tub) — $9.95 filled** A 16oz cup paired with a 64oz tub in a Lilypad-themed design. Aimed at families with younger kids. **Toy Story 5 Plush Blanket — $24.95** A full character art blanket featuring the cast. The only non-food-container collectible item confirmed at Cinemark for this release. ## AMC Theatres — Toy Story 5 Collectibles [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/708223430_1365434078978441_5625011094499942286_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/708223430_1365434078978441_5625011094499942286_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/706705145_1343091471022407_2920824082772862520_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/706705145_1343091471022407_2920824082772862520_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/705393955_2152337115549109_611010672811346857_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/705393955_2152337115549109_611010672811346857_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/707491376_1659660181954590_1609050930074056633_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/707491376_1659660181954590_1609050930074056633_n.jpg)AMC has a four-item lineup for Toy Story 5 anchored by an exclusive sculpted bucket and a genuinely rare collector item tied to Dolby Cinema ticket purchases. For the full AMC breakdown, see our AMC Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket guide. **Buzz Lightyear Hi-Tech Edition Popcorn Bucket** Shaped like Buzz’s space ranger rocket suit with a large popcorn included. This is the AMC chain exclusive sculpted bucket for the film. **Pixar Blind Ball Combo** A blue and yellow ball-shaped container filled with a small popcorn, fountain drink, one mystery Toy Story 5 pin, and one mystery character topper. The topper pool includes Woody, Buzz, Rex, Jessie, Slinky, Hamm, the Little Green Men, Forky, and Lilypad. The blind element makes this the most collector-driven combo item of any chain for this release. **Sheriff’s Swirl ICEE** A blue raspberry and dragon fruit swirl themed to Woody and Jessie. A food-only item with no container collectible attached. **Disney Lorcana Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Promotional Card (57/P3 EN-12)** This collectible Lorcana trading card was available free with every Toy Story 5 Dolby Cinema at AMC ticket purchase between Thursday, June 18 and Sunday, June 21, while supplies lasted. The card is not available through standard Lorcana booster packs, making it a limited-print theatrical exclusive for both Lorcana players and Toy Story collectors. The promotional window has now closed; the card is only available through secondary market sources. ## Marcus Theatres — Toy Story 5 Collectibles [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LIGHTYEARCOMBOHERO_medium.avif)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LIGHTYEARCOMBOHERO_medium.avif)[![Futuristic green and gray sci-fi vehicle with a clear bubble cockpit, glowing neon green aura, and red/white hazard stripes on the sides.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LIGHTYEARCOMBOGLOW-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LIGHTYEARCOMBOGLOW.webp)[![Yellow Toy Story themed cup with a green frog graphic and a brown cowboy hat lid, designed for kids.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TS5_0001s_0002_TNBKTHT.948-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TS5_0001s_0002_TNBKTHT.948.webp)[![Popcorn bucket with Toy Story characters (Woody, Jessie, Hamm) and a large cowboy hat beside it against a blue sky.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TS5HATPOPCORNBUCKET-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TS5HATPOPCORNBUCKET.webp)[![Toy Story 5 plush blanket in blue packaging, featuring characters and a separate illustrated card on the front (40in x 50in / 102cm x 127cm).](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TOYSTORYGL2-641x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TOYSTORYGL2.webp)[![Light blue Toy Story themed plush blanket covered with Buzz, Woody, Jessie, Hamm, Rex, aliens, and friends in playful poses, draped on a bed.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TS5BLANKETHERO-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TS5BLANKETHERO.webp)Marcus Theatres confirmed a Toy Story 5 collectibles lineup that includes two sculpted popcorn buckets and a plush blanket, with confirmed pricing from the [Marcus online store](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/toy-story-5-marcus-theatres-popcorn-bucket-online/). Marcus was the only chain to sell its Toy Story 5 collectibles online ahead of the June 19 opening, with shipping starting June 3. **Toy Story 5 Buzz Lightyear 130oz Bucket and 24oz Cup Combo — $45.99** The flagship Marcus item and the most fully realized Buzz Lightyear piece in the entire Toy Story 5 theatrical wave. The popcorn bucket is sculpted as Buzz’s helmet and torso, with his dome visor, laser details, and Space Ranger badge. The matching drink container is built around his legendary light pack with extendable wings and a light-up feature. The cup comes with a straw and removable lid. Available [online at the Marcus shop](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/toy-story-5-130oz-buzz-lightyear-cup-bucket-combo-container) and in-theater while supplies last. **Toy Story 5 Woody Hat 130oz Popcorn Bucket — $44.99** A 130oz metal tin topped with a sculpted cowboy hat lid, with Jessie, Buzz, Rex, and the rest of the crew printed on the tin below. The Woody Hat design also appears in the Cinemark lineup, but Marcus offered it online before opening day. Available [online at the Marcus shop](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/toy-story-5-130oz-woody-hat-popcorn-bucket) and in-theater while supplies last. **Toy Story 5 Plush Blanket — $19.99** A 40×50 inch plush microfibre fleece blanket featuring Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Rex, Hamm, Bo Peep, and Lilypad. Available [online at the Marcus shop](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/toy-story-5-plush-blanket) and in-theater while supplies last. ### Swan Drive-In Toy Story 5 Popcorn Buckets **[Swan Drive-In](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/toy-story-5/)** is releasing its full Toy Story 5 collectible lineup online at swandrivein.com tonight at 11:00 PM EST. The standout piece is the **Woody Hat Popcorn Bucket at $44.99** — a 130oz metal tin topped with a sculpted lid modeled after Woody’s cowboy hat, with Jessie, Buzz, Rex, and the crew featured on the tin below. Swan is also offering the **Tumbler with 3D Molded Lid Set of All 3 for $59.99**, two **Topper Tin designs with all 5 character toppers at $39.99 each**, **Collectible Metal Figurines Set of 4 for $49.99**, **Funko Pop Mystery Mini for $17.99**, and **Bag Charm Keychain Danglers for $14.99**. Swan sold out of Masters of the Universe and Mandalorian and Grogu items within hours of going live. If you want the Woody Hat bucket, have your cart ready before 11:00 PM. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TNBKTHT.945-scaled-1-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Swan-Set-Of-3-Molded-Topper-Cups-scaled-1-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TS5-TIN-TUB-130oz-6HRDR-900x900.png) ## Pricing **Cinemark pricing is now confirmed from in-theater signage.** The two 130oz Popcorn Tin combos — the Jessie/ICEE Cup version and the Lilypad/44oz Souvenir Cup version — are each **$22.90 filled** with a free same-day refill. The Woody Hat 130oz Tin is **$24.95 filled**. The 20oz Tumbler with Dome Lid is **$16.95 filled**. The Super Snack Pack (16oz cup and 64oz tub) is **$9.95 filled**. The Plush Blanket is **$24.95**. Marcus Theatres pricing was confirmed through their online store before opening day. The Buzz Lightyear 130oz Bucket and Cup Combo is **$45.99**, the Woody Hat 130oz Tin is **$44.99**, and the Plush Blanket is **$19.99**. Regal and AMC have not published official pricing; based on comparable Pixar releases, sculpted interactive buckets at those chains typically run $34.99 to $44.99. ## About Toy Story 5 Toy Story 5 is a Pixar Animation Studios production distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, in theaters June 19, 2026. The film reunites Woody, Buzz, and the original gang, this time facing a modern tech toy called Lilypad — a frog-shaped tablet — that disrupts the world they know. Toy Story 5 is a direct continuation of one of the longest-running franchises in animation history. The original Toy Story (1995) was the first feature-length film produced entirely with computer-generated imagery. The franchise has grossed over $3 billion worldwide across four films. ## Our Take The Toy Story franchise commands a different level of investment from every chain, and the 2026 theatrical collectibles run backs that up. Regal’s light-up Buzz bucket with retractable wings is the single most impressive theatrical bucket for any Pixar release in recent years — it functions like a toy, which is exactly the right call for this IP. Marcus surprised everyone by not only matching that energy with their own Buzz combo at $45.99, but being the only chain to sell online before opening day, which opens up the collectibles to fans who do not live near a Marcus location. AMC’s Lorcana promo card was a smart crossover move for Dolby Cinema buyers, though that window has closed. Cinemark won on volume and family accessibility, with the Woody Hat tin being the quietest standout of the entire run. If you care about the single best collectible, Regal or Marcus for the Buzz bucket. If you have kids and want options, Cinemark is the move. Toy Story 5 is in theaters now. For every 2026 movie theater popcorn bucket across all films and chains, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). Stay with Fantasy Land News at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). ![Toy Story 5 Tickets Are On Sale Now — IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX and Every Format Confirmed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Toy-Story-5-Popcorn-1600x900.jpg)Toy Story 5 Tickets Are On Sale Now — IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX and Every Format Confirmed## Frequently Asked Questions **Where can I buy Toy Story 5 popcorn buckets?** Toy Story 5 popcorn buckets and collectibles are sold at movie theater concession stands at Regal, Cinemark, AMC, and Marcus Theatres. Marcus also sold its items online at [marcus.onlyintheatres.shop](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop) ahead of the June 19 opening. In-theater items are only available while supplies last at participating locations. **How much do the Toy Story 5 popcorn buckets cost?** The only publicly confirmed prices are from Marcus Theatres: the Buzz Lightyear 130oz Bucket and Cup Combo is $45.99, the Woody Hat 130oz Tin is $44.99, and the Plush Blanket is $19.99. Regal, Cinemark, and AMC have not published official prices. Based on comparable releases, sculpted buckets at those chains typically run $24.99 to $44.99 depending on features. **Does the Regal Toy Story 5 bucket light up?** Yes. The Regal exclusive Buzz Lightyear Collectible Popcorn and Drink Container has a built-in light-up feature, a retractable dome helmet lid, and retractable wings. It comes filled with a large popcorn and soda. **Can I buy Toy Story 5 popcorn buckets online?** Marcus Theatres sold its Toy Story 5 collectibles online at [marcus.onlyintheatres.shop](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop) starting before the June 19 opening. Regal, Cinemark, and AMC do not sell their theatrical collectibles online. Items sold through Marcus’s online store may still be available; check the site for current inventory. **What is in the AMC Pixar Blind Ball Combo?** The AMC Pixar Blind Ball Combo includes a ball-shaped container with a small popcorn, fountain drink, one mystery Toy Story 5 pin, and one mystery character topper. The topper pool includes Woody, Buzz, Rex, Jessie, Slinky, Hamm, the Little Green Men, Forky, and Lilypad. **What is the AMC Lorcana Toy Story 5 card?** It is a Disney Lorcana promotional trading card (Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger, 57/P3 EN-12) that was available free with every Toy Story 5 Dolby Cinema at AMC ticket purchase from June 18 to June 21, 2026, while supplies lasted. It is not available in standard Lorcana booster packs. The promotional window has closed; the card is only available through secondary market sources now. **Does Cinemark have a Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket?** Cinemark does not have a traditional sculpted popcorn bucket for Toy Story 5. Instead, Cinemark is offering three large-format popcorn tins including the Woody Hat tin, a 20oz Buzz Lightyear tumbler, a Super Snack Pack, and a Toy Story 5 plush blanket. All tins and tumblers come with a free same-day refill. **Are the Toy Story 5 popcorn buckets refillable?** Cinemark’s tins and tumblers come with a free same-day refill. Regal, AMC, and Marcus sculpted buckets are generally not part of standard refill programs, though policies can vary by location. Check with your specific theater at the concession stand. **Which theater has the best Toy Story 5 collectible?** For the single best item, Regal’s light-up Buzz Lightyear bucket with retractable wings and Marcus’s Buzz Lightyear Combo at $45.99 are the top two — both are interactive and fully sculpted. For variety and family options, Cinemark has the widest selection with six items. For collectors, AMC’s Lorcana promo card was the most limited and unique item of the run, though that window has now closed. ## Toy Story 5 Popcorn Buckets 2026 > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYzvvl8oCmP/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Toy%20Story%205%20Popcorn%20Buckets%202026%3A%20Every%20Theater%20Chain%20Collectible&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Toy%20Story%205%20Popcorn%20Buckets%202026%3A%20Every%20Theater%20Chain%20Collectible "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Cinemark has a North America exclusive LED Moana Bucket, Regal has a translucent wave bucket and an orange Moana metal tin combo, AMC has a glow-in-the-dark Heart of Te Fiti bag charm for Opening Night, and Marcus is offering a numbered collectible RealD 3D ticket. Here is every Moana live-action popcorn bucket and theater collectible confirmed so far, chain by chain.** *Updated June 18, 2026*. For our full ongoing coverage of movie theater collectibles, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). Tickets are [available now at theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/disneys-live-action-moana-tickets-now-on-sale-as-new-trailer-drops/). ![Moana Live-Action Popcorn Buckets Revealed: AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Moana-Live-Action-Popcorn-Buckets-Revealed_-AMC-Regal-Cinemark-and-More-1600x900.png)And if you are a *Moana* fan who collected during the animated sequel run, we covered the [Moana 2 AMC and Regal buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/10/28/walt-disney-animation-moana-2-tickets-on-sale-now-new-popcorn-buckets-and-sippers-at-amc-and-regal/) and the [Moana 2 Cinemark popcorn necklace](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/11/15/moana-2-popcorn-bucket-and-popcorn-necklace-now-available-at-cinemark/) when those launched — this live-action release is shaping up to be a completely different collectible tier. ## AMC Theatres Moana Live Action Popcorn Buckets [![AMC Theatres Moana Live Action Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sxpbmqyf0hult6nycig8.avif)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sxpbmqyf0hult6nycig8.avif)[![AMC Theatres Moana Live Action Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/xefzoazgxsytqqqrriug.avif)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/xefzoazgxsytqqqrriug.avif)[![AMC Theatres Moana Live Action Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ivhtigxyxwdtl3klig4g.avif)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ivhtigxyxwdtl3klig4g.avif)AMC is leading the Moana live-action collectible rollout with two exclusive giveaway items tied to premium format screenings, plus a broader concession collectibles lineup available starting July 9. The standout item is the **Heart of Te Fiti Glow-in-the-Dark Bag Charm**, available exclusively at the IMAX at AMC Opening Night Fan Event on July 9, while supplies last. It is a giveaway, not a purchase. You have to be at the Opening Night Fan Event to get it. Glow-in-the-dark collectibles tied to a specific screening tend to move fast, and this one is going to be no different. The second giveaway is the **Collectible Boat Snack Bracelet**, available at Dolby Cinema at AMC screenings starting July 12 at participating locations while supplies last. Again, this is a screening-tied giveaway, not a concession stand purchase. The broader AMC concession collectibles lineup goes on sale starting July 9, in theatres only, while supplies last. Full item details to be added as confirmed. The Popcorn Bucket looks like it is LED with the **Heart of Te Fiti** semi-transparent. Two tumblers, one that is LED and is blue with the waves. While the second is a Topper, with one of three collectible toppers: Hei Hei, Pua, or Maui’s Fish Hook. For the complete AMC Moana collectible page, visit amctheatres.com. ## Regal Cinemas Moana Live Action Popcorn Buckets [![Regal Cinemas Moana Live Action Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/moana-collectible-combo-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/moana-collectible-combo.webp)[![Regal Cinemas Moana Live Action Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/moana-collectible-combo-2-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/moana-collectible-combo-2.webp)Regal has two combo options for Disney’s live-action Moana, both filled with popcorn and soda and available at participating locations while supplies last. The **Premium Collectible Combo** includes one collectible cup and your choice of one of two buckets — a wave-shaped translucent teal bucket with a spiral shell design, or a dark navy bucket featuring Moana’s voyaging canoe in a line-art style. The teal cup included in this combo carries the same spiral shell motif and matches the ocean-themed bucket design. Everything comes filled with popcorn and soda. The **Collectible Combo** includes one cup and one metal tin. The tin is a warm orange design featuring Moana mid-stride with her oar, surrounded by tropical florals — it is the most visually vibrant item in the Regal lineup. The matching cup features a full Moana character art wrap with a gold lid. Both combos are available at Regal while supplies last. Disney’s live-action Moana opens in theaters July 10. ## Cinemark Moana Live Action Popcorn Buckets [![Cinemark Moana Live Action Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/721517613_1435172845313389_3156411520830753660_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/721517613_1435172845313389_3156411520830753660_n.jpg)Cinemark has the widest Moana live-action collectible lineup of any chain, with six confirmed items — and the anchor piece is a North America exclusive. The **LED Moana Bucket** is a Cinemark exclusive in North America. It is a translucent teal bucket with Moana and her oar visible through the sides, with an LED light-up base that illuminates the whole design. It comes with a free same-day refill. This is the item that is going to sell out first. Cinemark also has two 130oz Tin combos, each paired with a 32oz Color Changing Souvenir Cup and a free same-day refill. The first combo features the film’s key art with Moana holding her oar against a tropical green background. The second combo features a warm golden design with Moana and her animated counterpart side by side — a nice nod to both versions of the character for fans who grew up with the original. Both tins and cups include a free same-day refill. Rounding out the lineup: a **Snack Pack** that includes popcorn, a drink, and Welch’s Fruit Snacks; a **Moana Blanket** in a teal all-over print featuring Moana surrounded by tropical florals; and a **24oz Tumbler** with a Moana character wrap and a free same-day refill. All items are available at select Cinemark theatres while supplies last. Disney’s live-action Moana opens July 10. ## Marcus Theatres Moana Live-action Popcorn Buckets Marcus Theatres has three Moana live-action offerings: a full limited-time collectibles lineup, a collectible RealD 3D ticket, and a Family Event weekend screening. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/722336610_1021123670591353_2594950515142707423_n-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/721110501_2009509036421492_8018808252203184028_n-1-900x900.jpg)![Marcus Theatres Moana Live-action Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-10-123320.png)**Marcus Theatres** has its full Moana live-action collectible lineup available now online at marcus.onlyintheatres.shop ahead of the July 10 opening. The standout piece is the **Moana 130oz Outrigger LED Popcorn Bucket at $24.99**, featuring LED lighting built into the outrigger design. Marcus is also offering the **Moana 130oz Water Ripple Popcorn Bucket and 24oz Cup Combo at $34.99**, pairing the bucket with a matching cup, and the **Moana Motunui Hero Plush Blanket at $19.99**. Marcus is also offering a **Collectible RealD 3D Ticket** exclusively at Marcus locations as part of their Make Summer Pop Collectible Series, Volume 4 of 5. See Moana in RealD 3D on Thursday, July 9 and receive a numbered collectible ticket while supplies last. Each ticket is individually numbered out of 10,000, with Hei Hei and Pua featured on the design. Marcus is also hosting a **Family Event on Saturday, July 11**, starting 45 minutes before showtime. A special ticket is required. Attendees receive an exclusive pin, complimentary popcorn, and access to additional activities. All Marcus Moana collectibles are available while supplies last. Disney’s live-action Moana opens July 10. Walmart has also released a Moana Live Action Popcorn Bucket: [Walmart Moana Live-Action Collectible Bucket Is $34.96 and Includes a $15 Fandango Reward](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/14/walmart-moana-live-action-popcorn-bucket/) ## Our Take The Moana 2 theatrical run gave us the popcorn necklace at Cinemark and some genuinely creative items across the chains — this live-action release does not have one single showstopper moment on that level. But what it does have is range. Between the Cinemark LED bucket, the Regal wave bucket, the orange Moana tin, the glow-in-the-dark AMC bag charm, and the blanket, there is something here for every type of collector — the display shelf crowd, the casual fan who just wants something fun at the movies, and the kid who is going to use that tumbler all summer. The Regal wave bucket in particular is the one we keep coming back to. The translucent teal design with the spiral shell detail is built for a shelf, and it is the kind of item that looks better in person than it does in the promo image. If you are a collector and you are only getting one item from this entire run, that is the one. Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm) for updates as more chains confirm their Moana lineups. This article will be updated as each chain confirms its full Moana live-action collectible lineup. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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During the day, the venue hosts family-friendly activities including trivia led by a host. At night, it transitions into a live music venue for guests 21 and over, serving classic coastal-inspired cocktails and light bites alongside a rotating lineup of musical entertainment. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hurly-Burly-at-Walt-Disney-World.jpg)Basin on the BoardWalk brings a curated, sensory-focused shopping experience rooted in the resort’s classic boardwalk heritage. The shop will carry handcrafted natural soaps, botanical bath salts, bath bombs, body butters, lip salves, and shampoo and conditioner bars. What sets it apart is the interactive component built into the shop itself, including a custom bath tea blending counter, a make-your-own-soap station, and a soap embossing press for a personalized finishing touch. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Basin-at-Disney-World-1870x1080-1-1558x900.png)Disney confirmed a new quick-service restaurant is also coming to the BoardWalk, with additional details expected later this summer. These additions continue the ongoing evolution of Disney’s BoardWalk, which has long built its identity on the mix of dining, shopping, and nightlife inspired by turn-of-the-century coastal boardwalks like Atlantic City and Coney Island. The promenade sits along Crescent Lake, within walking distance of [EPCOT](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/epcot-festivals/) and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. Our Take: The interactive elements at Basin are what make this announcement stand out. A make-your-own-soap station and an embossing press turn a retail stop into an actual activity, which is exactly the kind of thing that gives BoardWalk a reason to be a destination rather than a pass-through on the way to EPCOT. Hurly-Burly’s day-to-night format is smart too, giving the space purpose for families earlier in the day and turning into something entirely different once the sun goes down. Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing Walt Disney World coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The Simpsons gets a Disney+ exclusive episode titled “Simpsley” on July 3, the same day Disney Celebrates America begins its 24-hour ABC News Live programming run through July 4. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Coming-to-Disney-Plus-in-July-2026-Includes-Descendants-Wicked-Wonderland-and-the-ESPYS-1600x900.jpg)Project Runway returns for its 22nd season on July 10, marking what Disney+ is calling the show’s biggest season ever with 22 designers, the most in the show’s history, competing under host Heidi Klum. Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro premieres July 13, hosted by wildlife conservationist and Season 34 Mirrorball winner Robert Irwin, featuring 12 up-and-coming dancers competing for a spot on Season 35 of the flagship series. Three-time Mirrorball champion Mark Ballas and his mother Shirley Ballas serve as judges. Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends returns for Season 5 on July 14, and the 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One air July 16, continuing the award show’s three-decade tradition of raising money for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Descendants: Wicked Wonderland premieres July 17, the same day Project Runway and America’s Funniest Home Videos seasons 19 through 21 join the platform. Theme Song Takeover returns for Season 6 on July 18. National Geographic’s Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston premieres July 23, and Soy Luna: Let’s Roll Again drops all episodes on July 24. The month closes with the Lollapalooza livestream beginning July 30, running through July 31 alongside the final new Project Runway episode of the month. Disney+ is also launching new curated content streams for Premium subscribers, including an always-on Pixar marathon, a Throwbacks stream of nostalgic favorites, and a new Disney Princess stream launching July 23. Our Take: The Descendants revival and a stacked Project Runway season are the two storylines worth watching closest this month, but the sheer density of live sports and event programming, from the ESPYS to Banana Ball to Wimbledon coverage, shows how much Disney+ has leaned into being a live destination rather than just a library. July gives subscribers a genuinely full slate either way. ## Coming to Disney Plus in July 2026 Includes Descendants Wicked Wonderland and the ESPYS ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/chessy_27x40_pre-premiere_act701664_1_1_266d9e4b-608x900.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/724033263_2189443345174755_2479811983371404971_n-607x900.jpg)**Disney+ July 2026 Full Release Schedule** July 1 X-Men ’97 (Season 2) — Three-Episode Premiere King & Prince: Our Meet-Up in LA — New Episode Magicampers (Season 1) — New Episodes Abandoned (Hulu Original) — Premiere, All Episodes July 2 Undead Unluck: Winter Arc (Hulu Original) — Special Premiere July 3 Disney Celebrates America (ABC News Live) — 24-Hour Programming Begins The Simpsons: “Simpsley” — Disney+ Exclusive Episode July 4 Disney Celebrates America (ABC News Live) — 24-Hour Programming Ends July 5 Chibiverse — New Episodes SHARKFEST — New Premieres Begin July 8 Bluey Compilations — New Episodes July 10 Project Runway (Season 22) — Premiere July 13 Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro — Premiere July 14 Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends (Season 5) — New Episodes July 15 King & Prince: Our Meet-Up in LA — New Episode X-Men ’97 (Season 2) — New Episode Mission: Yozakura Family (Dubbed) (Hulu Original) — New Episodes July 16 The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One July 17 America’s Funniest Home Videos (Seasons 19–21) Descendants: Wicked Wonderland — Premiere Project Runway (Season 22) — New Episode They Fight (Hulu Original) — Premiere July 18 Theme Song Takeover (Season 6) — New Episode July 21 Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro — New Episode July 22 BeddyByes — New Episodes King & Prince: Our Meet-Up in LA — New Episode X-Men ’97 (Season 2) — New Episode July 23 Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston — Premiere Disney Princess Stream — Launches July 24 Project Runway (Season 22) — New Episode Soy Luna: Let’s Roll Again — Premiere, All Episodes July 25 How Not to Draw: Shorts (Season 5) — New Episode Locker Diaries: Descendants: Shorts — Two-Episode Premiere Theme Song Takeover (Season 6) — New Episode July 28 Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro — New Episode July 29 King & Prince: Our Meet-Up in LA — New Episode X-Men ’97 (Season 2) — New Episode July 30 Disney Jr. Play Break: Shorts (Season 1) — New Episode Lollapalooza Livestream — Day 1 House of Stassi (Freeform) — Premiere July 31 Lollapalooza Livestream — Day 2 Project Runway (Season 22) — New Episode FX’s Adults (Hulu) — Special Premiere Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing Disney+ coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The stories Disney is sharing this Father’s Day put a human face on those numbers, showing how mentorship and example inside a Disney career can shape an entire family. ![Disney Celebrates Father's Day With Stories of Cast Member Dads and Their Children's Careers](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disney-Celebrates-Fathers-Day-With-Stories-of-Cast-Member-Dads-and-Their-Childrens-Careers-1600x900.jpg)This Father’s Day feature follows a similar tradition from Mother’s Day, when Fantasy Land News covered [the Disney moms whose children now work alongside them](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/disney-cast-member-moms-mothers-day-2026/) at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. **Oh, and Happy Father’s Day!** **A Father-Daughter Journey at Disneyland** ![Father-Daughter Journey at Disneyland](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DLR_Moser_Lily-and-Jim-with-Loki-and-Thor-1350x900.jpg)![Father-Daughter Journey at Disneyland](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DLR_Moser_Lily-and-Jim-Storybook-1349x900.jpg)At Disneyland Resort, Lily and Jim share a story that began long before either worked for the company. In 2011, Make-A-Wish granted Lily’s wish for a Disney Cruise Line trip to the Bahamas, and her father Jim, a US Army veteran who had just returned from 11 months deployed in Iraq, was able to join the family aboard the Disney Dream. Jim later became a wish granter for Make-A-Wish Oregon, and Lily joined as a Wish Ambassador, sharing her own story of hope. ![Smiling girl in front of a large Disney Dream cruise ship docked at the port, with flags fluttering above the vessel.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DLR_Moser_Lily-and-the-Disney-Dream-ship-on-Make-A-Wish-1200x900.jpg)OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA![Family group posing on a beach with a pirate-costumed man and a cruise ship in the background. (Informative)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DLR_Moser-Family-and-Jack-Sparrow-1200x900.jpeg)OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAfter the family relocated to Southern California, Jim joined Disneyland Resort’s Security Special Services team in 2021. Inspired by her father, Lily began her own Disney career the following year through Disney Imagination Campus. The two were later invited to a Wishes Assemble event hosted by Disney, Make-A-Wish, and MrBeast, celebrating nearly 40 wish children at Disneyland Resort. Lily is now seven years seizure-free, with her earlier critical illness diagnosis considered resolved. **Building Skilled Trades Careers at Walt Disney World** ![Three staff members with their arms around each other, smiling outdoors in blue uniforms against a green hedge background.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WDW_Orosco_Family-Photo-at-Walt-Disney-World-1349x900.jpg)![Three friends posing for a selfie outdoors, smiling at the camera held by the person on the left.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WDW_Orosco_Brian_-Giovanni-and-Gianna-playing-in-the-parks-1349x900.jpg)At Walt Disney World, Brian’s Disney journey started after a honeymoon trip convinced him and his wife to leave Chicago for Central Florida. He began as a bus driver and worked his way up through the Walt Disney World Electrical Apprenticeship Program, eventually leading overnight Engineering Services operations that keep Magic Kingdom running. His children noticed. His son Giovanni now supports events at ESPN Wide World of Sports, and his daughter Gianna works at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort while continuing her education through Disney Aspire, the company’s education investment program. Both credited their father’s visible pride in his work as the reason they wanted to build their own Disney careers. **A Multi-Decade Legacy in Leadership** ![Little girl dressed as Snow White stands beside a smiling man in a plaid shirt near a Christmas tree.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WDW_Kelley_Callie-and-Faron-Throwback.jpeg)![Man in a gray blazer hugs a smiling woman on a stage while holding a trophy, with ESPN Wide World of Sports branding in the background.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WDW_Kelley_Callie-and-Faron-at-ESPN-1354x900.jpeg)Faron Kelley has spent nearly four decades at Disney across entertainment, marketing, and operations, now serving as senior vice president of Disney Sales Strategy and Solutions. His daughter Callie grew up watching that leadership style and later followed him into the company through the Disney College Program. She now works in Magic Kingdom merchandise, recently stepping into a coordinator role in Liberty Square. **Hawaiian Culture Connects Father and Daughter at Aulani** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AUL_Hopkins_1-1200x900.jpg)At Aulani Resort, Kamalia Hopkins works as a Youth Activities Counselor while her father, Kama Hopkins, serves as the resort’s Hawaiian Culture Advisor. Both are among the 31 cast members at Aulani fluent in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language, and both bring a philosophy Kama describes simply as living with aloha. Kamalia initially kept the family connection quiet, wanting to be judged on her own work, but has since embraced sharing that her father is one of the most respected figures at the resort. **A Father and Two Sons at Sea** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/A-Father-and-Two-Sons-at-Sea-1600x900.jpg)Perhaps the most striking story comes from aboard the Disney Dream, where Alex, a 13-year Disney Cruise Line veteran, now works alongside both of his sons, Alex Christopher and Oriel. Alex left the Dominican Republic for a contract at sea originally meant to be temporary, but it became a career and eventually a family path. When his sons later joined Disney Cruise Line themselves, the company arranged a transfer so the three could serve on the same ship together. Off duty, the three share a cabin filled with music, movies, and family routine. On duty, the dynamic shifts entirely. As Oriel put it, the moment the nametag goes on, professionalism takes over completely. For Alex, the experience has redefined fatherhood at sea, giving him the chance to watch his sons grow into leaders in person rather than from a distance. Our Take: What stands out across every one of these stories is that none of them describe Disney as just a job. The Electrical Apprenticeship Program, Disney Aspire, and internal mobility paths show up again and again as the structural reason families build multi-generational careers there, but it is the human detail — a dad teaching his daughter to live with aloha, a father watching his sons become leaders right next to him — that makes this Father’s Day feature land. Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing Disney coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Walmart describes it as a premium collectible look built to be displayed long after the popcorn is gone. The container is reusable and sized for popcorn, candy, and other movie treats. The included Fandango movie reward offer brings real value to the purchase for anyone planning to see Spider-Man: Brand New Day in theaters. This is a retail release, separate from the theater chain exclusives currently being revealed for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. For the full first-look breakdown of theater collectibles at AMC, Cinemark, Regal, and other chains, see our [Spider-Man: Brand New Day popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/spider-man-brand-new-day-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise/). Spider-Man: Brand New Day tickets go on sale June 17 at 9:00 AM. Stay with Fantasy Land News at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The series runs at Il Mulino New York Trattoria inside the Walt Disney World Swan Resort and is priced at $175 per person. ![Walt Disney World Swan's Il Mulino Hosts Monthly Tour of Italy Dinners This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Walt-Disney-World-Swans-Il-Mulino-Hosts-Monthly-Tour-of-Italy-Dinners-This-Summer-1600x900.jpg)The first dinner takes place June 25 at 6pm and focuses on Veneto and Tuscany. July’s dinner is set for July 16, spotlighting Umbria and Abruzzo, with the start time still to be confirmed. August 20 covers Campania and Calabria, and the series closes out September 24 with Sicily and Sardegna, both also with times pending. Each dinner is a one-night-only menu, so the pairing and courses change every month rather than repeating the same format with different wines. Reservations are open now through **[OpenTable](https://us.list-manage.com/6NGFXBev3ER?e=9bd4e56397&c2id=ea7e70c20d742b285d8cfd43f4d6f17d)**, and Disney is already flagging the series as limited and likely to sell out, so booking ahead is worth it if you have a date in mind. No park ticket is required since the Swan sits in the Epcot Resorts area and is accessible on its own. Il Mulino is also a regular participant in the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin’s annual Food & Wine Classic, where it’s been one of the standout names alongside Bourbon Steak and Todd English’s bluezoo. See our [coverage of this year’s Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/walt-disney-world-swan-and-dolphin-announces-dates-for-17th-annual-food-wine-classic/) for more on that event. For more dining coverage across Walt Disney World, visit our [Disney Food & Menus section](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-food/). Our Take: A regional, rotating wine dinner is exactly the kind of thing that rewards going more than once. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The house was developed in partnership with Netflix and marks the franchise’s fourth appearance at HHN since its first house in 2018. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Stranger-Things-at-Halloween-Horror-Nights-2026-1600x900.jpeg)The haunted house drops guests directly into Hawkins as the barrier between reality and the supernatural collapses, sending an ominous darkness through the town. Guests will move through familiar locations from the final season, including the Wheeler House, Hawkins National Laboratory, the MAC-Z military base, and the Upside Down itself, along with a new realm called the Abyss. Demogorgons and other creatures stalk the path throughout, with Vecna closing in as the tension builds toward an all-or-nothing fight for survival. This is the second confirmed haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights 35, joining the previously announced Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow house built around this year’s Infernal Carnival of Nightmares theme. See our [HHN 35 announcement coverage here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/jack-the-clown-and-dr-oddfellow-are-coming-for-you-at-halloween-horror-nights-35/) for everything confirmed so far, and check [ticket availability and Premium Scream Night dates here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/universal-orlando-opens-ticket-sales-for-halloween-horror-nights-35/). A new wave of Stranger Things merchandise tied to the house launches alongside the announcement. The lineup includes an ’80s-inspired T-shirt and mug, plus a new Stranger Things acrylic figure built to slot into the separately sold Infernal Carnival collectible display, with additional figures for this year’s other houses coming later to round out the full set. The merchandise is available now at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, and launches online at shopUniversal.com on Thursday, June 18 at 9am PST. Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights from Friday, August 28 through Sunday, November 1 at Universal Orlando Resort, and from Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, November 1 at Universal Studios Hollywood. Event tickets are on sale now for both coasts, with additional Orlando ticket options expected soon. Our Take: Bringing the final season to both coasts at once, with Netflix involved directly, says a lot about how big a moment this is supposed to be for the franchise. Stranger Things houses have always leaned on nostalgia, but ending the series means this one gets to go somewhere the earlier houses couldn’t, there’s no next season to hold anything back for. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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For the full picture of everything else dropping around the film’s release, see our [complete Toy Story 5 product roundup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/27/every-toy-story-5-product-announced-during-roundup-reveal-week-2026-plus-what-got-left-out/) and the [Disney Store Toy Story 5 Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/disney-store-toy-story-5-collection/). For ongoing Disney merchandise coverage across every brand and category, visit our [Disney Consumer Products Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/). ### Storybooks for Younger Readers ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/9781368117937.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/9780736446280.jpg)[Don’t Close This Book! (Disney/Pixar Toy Story 5)](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/808583/dont-close-this-book-disneypixar-toy-story-5-by-phaea-crede-illustrated-by-satoshi-hashimoto/), by Phaea Crede and illustrated by Satoshi Hashimoto, is a jacketed picture book built around the film’s “Toy meets Tech” premise, following Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the rest of the gang as their jobs get challenged by the electronics kids are obsessed with today. It runs $17.99 in hardcover, 40 pages, for ages 3 to 5. The [Disney and Pixar Toy Story 5 Little Golden Book](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/811607/disney-and-pixar-toy-story-5-little-golden-book-by-golden-books-illustrated-by-the-disney-storybook-art-team/) covers the same story in the classic Little Golden Book format, illustrated by the Disney Storybook Art Team. It’s $5.99 in hardcover, 24 pages, for ages 2 to 5, and it’s the most affordable entry point in the entire lineup. ### Reference and Collector Books ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/9798217306565.jpg)The [Disney Pixar Toy Story Treasury of Characters](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/817361/disney-pixar-toy-story-treasury-of-characters-by-dk/) from DK is a $24.99 hardcover reference guide spanning the full Toy Story cast across all five films, the kind of book a longtime fan flips through as much as a kid does. ### Activity and Sticker Books ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/9798217306794.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/91VwNJ9yeJL._SL1500_-647x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/811JStejOJL._SL1500_-899x900.jpg)The [Disney Pixar Toy Story 5 Ultimate Sticker Book](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/818058/disney-pixar-toy-story-5-ultimate-sticker-book-by-dk/) from DK runs $7.99 in trade paperback. [Disney Pixar Toy Story 5: Look and Find](https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Pixar-Toy-Story-Look/dp/B0G1Y4DTSZ) sends kids searching for hidden surprises across 8 busy scenes from the film, with extra challenges in the back of the book. It’s $9.99. [Disney/Pixar Toy Story 5 My Busy Books](https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Pixar-Story-Busy-Books/dp/2764372426) pairs a full storybook with 10 figurines and a playmat, turning storytime into a hands-on activity for kids 3 and up. It’s $13.72 and doubles as a travel activity for road trips and flights. ### The Electronic Reader Set ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/71g3wA5zrJL._SL1485_-727x900.jpg)Version 1.0.0[Disney Pixar Toy Story Collection: Me Reader 8-Book Library and Electronic Reader Sound Book Set](https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Pixar-Toy-Story-Electronic/dp/B0G1Y5DTMF) is the most ambitious item in the lineup at $34.99. It packages 8 illustrated books, one for each of the five Toy Story films including the new one, with a Me Reader module that reads each story aloud when a child presses the matching book and page buttons. The set is built for beginning readers working toward independent reading, with expressive narration and story sounds layered in to support comprehension. ### For Collectors and Animation Fans ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/81HgOaZ7HbL._SL1500_1296x-1098x900.webp)[Disney/Pixar The Art of Toy Story 5](https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/disney-pixar-the-art-of-toy-story-5) is the adult-facing entry in the lineup, a $50 hardcover with jacket running 172 pages. It joins the same collectible Art of series as The Art of Elemental and The Art of Inside Out 2, featuring character designs, storyboards, production art, and interviews with the creative team behind the film. Our Take: The Me Reader set is the one worth steering toward if you’ve got a kid who’s still building reading confidence. Sticker books and Look and Find are great for a car ride, but having all five Toy Story stories read aloud with sound effects is the kind of thing that turns into a bedtime routine, not just a one-time purchase. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Beyond those three headliners, several other acts are making their Eat to the Beat debut this season, including The War and Treaty, Couch, Grupo Manía, Rey Ruiz, Allen Stone, and Big Head Todd and The Monsters. ### Full Concert Schedule **August** Aug 27: Evolution: Motown Aug 28-31: Hanson **September** Sep 1-3: Evolution: Motown Sep 4-5: The War and Treaty (NEW) Sep 6-7: Yellowcard Sep 8-10: Fly Guys Sep 11-12: Couch (NEW) Sep 13-14: Fitz and the Tantrums (NEW) Sep 15-17: Latin Ambition Sep 18-19: MercyMe Sep 20-21: Grupo Manía (NEW) Sep 22-24: Metro Latino Band Sep 25-27: Element Sep 28-29: New Found Glory Sep 30: Smash Mouth **October** Oct 1: Smash Mouth Oct 2-4: Champagne Orchestra Oct 5-6: Rey Ruiz (NEW) Oct 7-8: Tiffany Oct 9-11: Viva Latina Oct 12-13: The Fray Oct 14-15: STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas Oct 16-18: Jaclyn Hayden Oct 19-20: Ben Rector Oct 21-22: Allen Stone (NEW) Oct 23-25: SoundUp Oct 26-27: Lauren Alaina (NEW) Oct 28-29: Bowling For Soup Oct 30-31: Southbound **November** Nov 1: Southbound Nov 2-3: Boyz II Men Nov 4-5: Big Head Todd and The Monsters (NEW) Nov 6-8: M-80’s Nov 9-10: Grace Potter (NEW) Nov 11-12: The Beach Boys Nov 13-16: The Hooligans ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-17-101242.png)### Is It Included With Park Admission? Yes. Every Eat to the Beat performance is included with valid EPCOT park admission, and there’s no separate ticket required to attend a show. ### How to Guarantee a Seat Seating at the American Gardens Theatre is first-come, first-served, which means popular acts can fill up fast. Guests who want a guaranteed seat can book a Concert Series Dining Package, which opens for reservations on July 16. The package includes a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant and a reserved seat at one of that day’s Eat to the Beat performances, though seating within the reserved section is still first-come, first-served, so arriving early is still worth it even with the package. ### Where the Shows Take Place The American Gardens Theatre sits at the front of the American Adventure pavilion, facing World Showcase Lagoon between the Japan and Italy pavilions. Multiple show times run each night throughout the run. ### When the Festival Runs The Eat to the Beat Concert Series runs nightly from August 27 through November 16, inside the broader EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, which runs from August 27 through November 21. For more on this year’s festival dates and returning marketplace dishes, see our [EPCOT Food and Wine 2026 coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/28/epcot-food-and-wine-2026-is-confirmed-and-three-returning-dishes-already-have-us-excited/), and check our [EPCOT Festival Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/epcot-festivals/) for everything else happening this festival season. Our Take: Grace Potter and Fitz and the Tantrums are the two to build a night around if you’re picking just one. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Cinemark shared a sneak peek of the merchandise on June 15, 2026, confirming that the same items first revealed at Regal are headed to Cinemark locations as well. Both chains are listing the items as coming soon, with no pricing or exact on-sale date confirmed at this time. Check out our recent coverage of [The Odyssey](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/09/the-odyssey-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise-2026/ "The Odyssey Popcorn Buckets and Theater Collectibles: Every Chain Revealed for July 17") and [Supergirl popcorn buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/03/supergirl-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise-2026/ "Every Supergirl Popcorn Bucket and Theater Exclusive Revealed Ahead of June 26 Release") coming to theaters! ![Regal Fast and the Furious 25th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket and Tin Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Regal-Fast-and-the-Furious-25th-Anniversary-Popcorn-Bucket-and-Tin-Revealed-1600x900.jpg)The Fast and the Furious originally opened in theaters on June 22, 2001, and 25 years later multiple chains are marking the milestone with some of the most franchise-specific theater collectibles tied to a studio anniversary celebration in recent memory. The reveal comes as Universal has been rolling out Fast and Furious 25th anniversary merchandise across multiple categories, and these theater exclusives are the first confirmed collectibles tied to the theatrical return. Dom’s Charger Collectible Container is the centerpiece of the two items. The container is designed around the iconic black 1970 Dodge Charger R/T that Dominic Toretto drives throughout the franchise. It comes paired with a large popcorn, making it a functional collectible right out of the concession stand. For anyone who grew up watching Dom punch that Charger through every installment of this franchise, this one lands differently than a standard tin or bucket. The second item is a 130oz Collectible Popcorn Tin with lid, filled with popcorn. The tin design incorporates three Fast and Furious license plate graphics, referencing Go Fast, Fast X, and the original “2JRI424” plate from the first film. The lid features a hexagonal design with “25 Years of Fast and Furious” branding at the center. At 130oz this is one of the larger popcorn tins either chain has offered, giving collectors a substantial container to hold onto well after the popcorn is gone. Both items are listed as coming soon at participating Regal and Cinemark locations while supplies last. Pricing has not been officially confirmed at either chain. Fantasy Land News will update this article as soon as pricing and a specific availability date are announced. For everything happening in theater collectibles right now, our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) has the full picture across every major chain. ![Regal Fast and the Furious 25th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket and Tin Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Regal-Fast-and-the-Furious-25th-Anniversary-Popcorn-Bucket-and-Tin-Revealed-1-1600x900.jpg)We had to update and list the N²O sipper canister that is also coming to Cinemark! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1000052909-635x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1000052910-644x900.jpg)Fantasy Land News covers movie theater collectibles and entertainment news at [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com). 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Guests can book at DisneyWorld.com/summersave. ![Disney World Launches 2-Day 2-Park Ticket Starting at $199 for EPCOT and Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/How-Did-Disney-World-Just-Change-Rope-Drop-at-Epcot_-1598x900.jpg)At EPCOT, the ticket covers the full park experience including the newly debuted Soarin’ Across America, the reimagined Test Track, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Frozen Ever After, and the full World Showcase. Notably, the travel window overlaps with the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, which begins August 27 and runs through the fall with global food booths and the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Visiting EPCOT during Food and Wine on a $199 ticket is one of the stronger value propositions Disney has offered in recent memory. At Animal Kingdom, the day covers Avatar Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safaris, the new Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, Festival of the Lion King, and Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station, which opened in late May to strong reviews. Disney is also offering up to 30% off rooms at select Disney Resort hotels most nights from July 30 through October 3. Resort guests during that window receive free water park admission on check-in day through September 8, complimentary resort transportation, and early theme park entry. That room discount stacks with the ticket deal for guests planning a full stay. ![Celebrate Earth Day 2024 at Disney's Animal Kingdom Starting Today](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20230217_114815-1600x900.jpg)Our Take: $199 for two full park days with no blackout dates and no reservation requirement is genuinely good value for Walt Disney World, particularly when one of those days lands during Food and Wine Festival. EPCOT during Food and Wine is one of the best experiences on Disney property — and pairing it with Animal Kingdom, which is having one of its strongest lineups in years between Zootopia and Bluey, makes this a two-day combination worth building a trip around. The exclusion of Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios will frustrate some, but for guests who have already done those parks or want a lower-key visit focused on food, wildlife, and atmosphere, this is the right ticket. Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing Walt Disney World coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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Prices start at $7.95 in theaters, and several items are already available online ahead of the film’s release. Check out the full list of **[Minions & Monsters popcorn buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/ "Minions & Monsters Popcorn Buckets 2026: Every Theater Chain Collectible")** at most theaters. ![Minions & Monsters Cinemark Popcorn Buckets and Sipper Cup Now Available Online and In Theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Minions-Monsters-Cinemark-Popcorn-Buckets-and-Sipper-Cup-Now-Available-Online-and-In-Theaters-1-1600x900.jpg) - The **Minions & Monsters James and Goomi Popcorn Bucket** features the film’s new antagonist Goomi alongside James. It is priced at $37.95 online and $34.95 in theaters, with a free same-day refill included on the in-theater purchase. Cinemark has set a purchase limit of three units per customer on this limited-edition collectible. - The **Minions & Monsters Irene Popcorn Bucket** is centered on Irene and is the largest bucket in the lineup at 100 oz. It is also $34.95 in theaters with a free same-day refill, and $34.95 online as well. The same three-unit purchase limit applies. - The **Minions & Monsters Cowboy Souvenir Cup** is a Cinemark exclusive priced at $27.95 both online and in theaters, with a free same-day refill included on the in-theater version. The 22 oz. plastic cup holds 84 oz. total and has a cowboy-themed design that fits the film’s playful tone. It doubles as a display piece and is the most accessible collectible in the lineup. - Also in the lineup are two themed blankets priced at $29.95 each. One features a “We’re Creators Beyond” design and the other carries a “A Masterpiece” design, giving fans a choice between the two without a price difference. - For snackers who want value, the **130 oz. Popcorn Tin** is $14.95 in theaters and includes a free same-day refill. The **Super Snack Pack and Plush Combo** is $24.95 at select theaters and bundles a 64 oz. tin, a 16 oz. cup, and one plush. The **32 oz. ICEE Cup** rounds out the lineup at $7.95 with a free same-day refill included. Items available for online purchase now include the two popcorn buckets and the Cowboy Souvenir Cup. The full in-theater lineup is available at participating Cinemark locations starting today. **[Cinemark Shop](https://shop.cinemark.com/collections/minions-monsters)** has three of the collections available online now. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/710352413_2145208276021108_6612715899515763316_n-720x900.jpg)**Our Take:** The Goomi bucket is still the must-grab here — new franchise villains rarely get this kind of merchandise spotlight before a film even opens, and if the movie lands the way Illumination’s track record suggests it will, that bucket will be the piece people wish they had picked up. The in-theater price of $34.95 with a free refill makes it a better deal than the $37.95 online price if you can wait until opening day. The Plush Combo at $24.95 is quietly one of the best value plays in the lineup, especially for families. And honestly, a $7.95 ICEE cup with a free refill is just a good movie night deal regardless of the branding. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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In the morning rush to get out the door, Mickey and Pluto are left behind. While the two protect their home from a raccoon and a weasel who are after their Christmas dinner, Minnie and the gang race to make it back in time. ![Mickey's Home Alone Announced as New Disney Jr. Christmas Special Coming Holiday 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mickeys-Home-Alone-Announced-as-New-Disney-Jr.-Christmas-Special-Coming-Holiday-2026-1600x900.jpg)The special features two original songs — “Ho-Ho-Home for Christmas” and “Favorite Christmas Feeling” — written by songwriter Keith Harrison Dworkin, along with a new arrangement of “Jingle Bells.” The score is by Tony Morales. “Mickey’s Home Alone” is produced by Wild Canary in association with Disney Jr., executive produced by Tom Rogers, co-executive produced by Rachel Ruderman, and directed by Shane Prigmore. A specific premiere date within the 2026 holiday season has not yet been announced. Our Take: The Home Alone premise mapped onto Mickey and Pluto is exactly the kind of concept that works on paper and should work on screen. A raccoon and a weasel after the Christmas dinner is funnier than any booby trap. This one is going on the holiday watchlist. Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing Disney entertainment coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This is the studio’s 65th animated feature.** [![Disney's Hexed First Trailer Released With Hailee Steinfeld, Tracey Ullman and Stephen Fry Cast](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disneys-Hexed-First-Trailer-Released-With-Hailee-Steinfeld-Tracey-Ullman-and-Stephen-Fry-Cast-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disneys-Hexed-First-Trailer-Released-With-Hailee-Steinfeld-Tracey-Ullman-and-Stephen-Fry-Cast.jpg)Billie in Disney’s HEXED. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2026 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.The trailer introduces Billie, a teenage girl described by the directors as impulsive and unconventional, voiced by Hailee Steinfeld. When Billie accidentally unleashes secret magical abilities, she is pulled out of suburbia and into a hidden magical realm called Hexe, where she begins uncovering family mysteries that could reshape the entire world of witches. Two new cast members join the previously announced Steinfeld and Rashida Jones, who voices Billie’s cautious mother Alice. Seven-time Emmy Award winner Tracey Ullman voices Ms. Quill, an enchanted feather quill pen who greets Billie upon her arrival in Hexe. Stephen Fry voices Elias Quire, a magical journal. Both characters serve as guides of sorts as Billie’s journey through the hidden world unfolds. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HEXED_teaser_3-1600x670.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/?attachment_id=59938#main)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HEXED_teaser_1-1600x670.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/?attachment_id=59939#main)Director Fawn Veerasunthorn described Billie as someone who has always felt miscast in her own life — and the film as the story of what happens when leaving the normal world behind is the thing that finally allows her to understand herself. Co-director Jason Hand framed Hexe as the place where Billie feels seen for the first time, with her journey of self-discovery tied directly to long-held secrets about her family. Hexed is directed by Veerasunthorn and Hand, co-directed by Josie Trinidad, and produced by Roy Conli and Yvett Merino. Watch the first trailer below. Our Take: Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 65th feature arriving on Thanksgiving is not an accident — that release date is reserved for films the studio believes in. Hexed has the visual identity of something genuinely original rather than franchise-adjacent, and the casting of Ullman and Fry as enchanted objects is exactly the kind of unexpected choice that separates a Disney classic from a Disney film. Steinfeld has the range to carry a coming-of-age emotional arc. November 25 cannot get here fast enough. Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing Disney animation coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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Beyond the original trio, the new cast expands the family significantly. Marcello Hernandez, known for Saturday Night Live and Happy Gilmore 2, and Skyler Gisondo, known for Superman and Booksmart, join as Felicia’s brothers Fergus and Farkle. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Shrek-5-Trailer-Debuts-With-Mike-Myers-Eddie-Murphy-Cameron-Diaz-and-Zendaya-Joining-the-Cast-1600x900.jpg)Shrek 5 is directed by Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn, both veterans of the Shrek franchise. Vernon was part of the directing team on the Academy Award-nominated Shrek 2 and has voiced Gingy, the Gingerbread Man, across the entire Shrek universe. Dohrn worked on [Shrek 2 and 3](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/shrek-outhouse-popcorn-collectible-amc/ "Shrek 25th Anniversary Outhouse Popcorn Collectible Now Available Online at AMC Theatres Shop") as a writer and artist, served as Head of Story on Shrek Forever After, and voiced Rumpelstiltskin in that film. Dohrn also directed Trolls World Tour and Trolls Band Together. The film is co-directed by Brad Ableson, whose credits include Minions: The Rise of Gru and The Simpsons. On the production side, Gina Shay returns as producer — she produced Shrek Forever After and the Trolls franchise. Joining her is Chris Meledandri, the Illumination CEO and Academy Award nominee behind the Super Mario, Despicable Me, and Minions franchises. The combination of Shrek franchise veterans and Illumination’s production pedigree makes this one of the more carefully assembled animation productions in recent memory. Zendaya’s casting as Felicia is the defining story of the trailer. Fresh off The Odyssey and the Dune franchise, she brings significant dramatic range to what is otherwise a comedy ensemble — and the dynamic between Felicia and her parents Shrek and Fiona will likely be the emotional center of the film. Shrek 5 opens in theaters next summer. Watch the trailer below. Our Take: The original cast coming back is the obvious win here, but Zendaya as Felicia is what makes this interesting. The Shrek films have always worked because the comedy and the heart were equally matched — and bringing in a performer of her caliber to anchor the next generation of that family suggests DreamWorks is not treating this as a nostalgia cash grab. The Meledandri producing credit adds another layer of confidence. Shrek 5 is being built, not just assembled. Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing entertainment coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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It is a 46,800-square-foot venue built around more than 60 physical and mental life-sized mini-games — challenges that require players to dodge swinging axes, crack logic puzzles, swing across platforms on ropes, and race through obstacle courses. Every game is designed for groups of 2 to 6 players, lasts between 1 and 4 minutes, and is built to be replayed. The Disney Springs location will be the largest Level99 to date, with 63 total mini-games — more than any other location in the country. ![Level99 Disney Springs Opening Date Set for June 29 With Tickets on Sale June 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Level99-Disney-Springs-Opening-Date-Set-for-June-29-With-Tickets-on-Sale-June-22-1600x900.jpg)At check-in, guests receive an RFID-powered Veloband that unlocks access to every game in the venue. Players tap the band on an entry screen to start a challenge, can attempt each game as many times as they want in any order, and their progress is saved across visits — meaning the leaderboard competition continues every time they return to any Level99 location nationwide. There are three ways to play: cooperative Challenge Rooms where groups work together, competitive Player-vs-Player Duels, and an interactive art scavenger hunt woven throughout the venue’s more than 40 original art installations. The venue spans two floors with a two-story bar as the centerpiece. Signature games at the Disney Springs location include Axe Run, a narrow beam sprint while dodging swinging axes; Ninja Swing, a rope-and-platform strength challenge; and Mansion Banquet, a logic puzzle where players race to seat dinner party guests before mealtime. A variety of skill sets are required across the 63 challenges — strength, dexterity, balance, and mental aptitude — and each game’s entry screen includes accessibility information for players with mobility limitations. The food and beverage program goes well beyond typical venue snacks. Level99 is serving its award-winning Detroit-style Roni, Roni, Roni pizza made with 24-hour cold fermented dough, a 100% domestic wagyu House Burger with caramelized onion and brown butter aioli, Loaded Elote Guacamole, handcrafted cocktails, and local beers on tap. Players can order from a first-floor kitchen window, at the bar, or from satellite bar carts on the second floor. ![Level99: Social Gaming Experience Opening in 2026 at Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Level99_-Social-Gaming-Experience-Opening-in-2026-at-Disney-Springs-1600x900.jpg)Tickets start at $29.99 per player for 1.5 hours of play, with a 2.5-hour option also available. A premium pass add-on offers expedited check-in and special gifts. To mark the opening, the first 500 players through the door on June 29 will receive a commemorative pin. **[Level99 at Disney Springs](https://tjmcommunications.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ff890ffba14ddc47468275f95&id=5895395fd6&e=9bd4e56397)** will operate on the following schedule: Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The venue is located adjacent to the Drawn to Life Cirque du Soleil theater and House of Blues on the West Side of Disney Springs. It is the fourth Level99 location overall, joining sites in Natick, Massachusetts; Providence, Rhode Island; and Tysons, Virginia. Our Take: Level99 fills a gap at Disney Springs that has existed for a while — a genuinely interactive, repeatable experience designed for adults and teens rather than younger kids. The leaderboard system and saved progress across locations give it staying power beyond a single visit, which is exactly the kind of thing that brings people back to Disney Springs on a Tuesday night when they are not doing a park day. The axe dodging alone is worth the trip. Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing Disney Springs coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Springs, Walt Disney World **Tags:** level99 Disney Springs, Level99 Disney Springs Opening Date --- ### [Walt Disney World Confirms Permanent Bus and Boat Verification at Disney Springs Starting June 28](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/disney-world-bus-boat-transportation-verification-disney-springs-permanent/) **Published:** June 16, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Walt Disney World has confirmed that bus and boat transportation from [Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/disney-springs-resort-area-hotels-99-rate-july-2026/ "Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Extend $99 Per Night Rate Through July 30") will permanently require guests to show proof of a Disney Resort hotel stay, dining reservation, or experience reservation beginning June 28, 2026.** Cast Members have confirmed the policy directly, providing the following statement verbatim when asked about the change: “Beginning June 28, Guests boarding Disney Resort hotel buses and the Sassagoula River Cruise from Disney Springs will be asked to show a valid Disney Resort hotel room key, dining reservation, or experience reservation for the Resort they are visiting. Disney Resort Guests may also use their MagicBand to verify their Resort hotel stay.” They follow up with the permanent change: **“Right now, it is a permanent change, but our policies and procedures could change at any time.”** ![Walt Disney World Confirms Permanent Bus and Boat Verification at Disney Springs Starting June 28](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Walt-Disney-World-Confirms-Permanent-Bus-and-Boat-Verification-at-Disney-Springs-Starting-June-28-1600x900.jpg)The verification applies to all bus routes from Disney Springs to Walt Disney World Resort hotels, as well as boat transportation to Saratoga Springs, Old Key West, and Port Orleans via the Sassagoula River Cruise. Guests staying at one Disney Resort hotel who want to visit another resort can still board transportation by showing their reservation at their home resort. This is not the first time Disney has tested the system. During Christmas and Easter trial runs, guests were required to have a MagicBand or reservations before boarding buses from Disney Springs to any Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Those tests have now led to this permanent implementation. The reaction online has been mixed. Some guests argue that resort hotels have become overcrowded with non-staying visitors, that lines for amenities like resort beignets have grown longer, and that resort perks should be reserved for paying guests. Others are frustrated, pointing to influencers and live streamers who regularly park at Disney Springs and use resort transportation to film resort tours and walkthroughs without staying on property. The parking angle has also come up — Disney Springs offers free parking, and some guests have used it as a workaround to avoid paying for theme park parking before using the bus system to reach a nearby park entrance on foot. Our Take: This feels less like a parking crackdown and more like Disney trying to restore the value of staying on property. Resort guests pay a significant premium to stay inside the Walt Disney World bubble, and part of what they are paying for is the feeling that the resorts are theirs. When the pools, restaurants, and transportation feel equally accessible to anyone who drives to Disney Springs, that premium starts to feel hollow. Yes, the parking workaround existed — but the logistics of parking at Springs, riding to the closest resort, and walking to a park entrance were enough of a friction point that it was never a huge percentage of actual guests doing it. This is really about the resort experience feeling exclusive again. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The US leads with more than 400 amusement and theme parks nationwide, but the concentration of elite parks in Central Florida is what makes the numbers so lopsided in Orlando’s favor. ![US Named World's Top Amusement Park Destination for 2026 With Orlando and Disney Leading the Way](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Worlds-Best-Theme-Parks-for-2026-Were-Just-Ranked-and-Disney-Won-Everything-1600x900.jpg)**Orlando Owns the Top 10** Of the ten best amusement parks in the United States according to TTW’s 2026 ranking, six are in Orlando. Disney alone claims four of those six — Magic Kingdom at number one, EPCOT at three, Disney’s Hollywood Studios at four, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom at nine. Universal Orlando fills the remaining two Orlando spots, with Islands of Adventure at five and Universal Studios Florida at seven. **California Fills the Gaps** The remaining four spots go to California. Disneyland Park in Anaheim ranks second nationally, with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Indiana Jones Adventure, and the original Space Mountain carrying its legacy. Disney California Adventure ranks sixth. Universal Studios Hollywood lands at eight. The California parks are world-class — but the sheer volume of top-tier experiences concentrated in a single metro area is what Orlando does that no other destination on earth replicates. ![US Named World's Top Amusement Park Destination for 2026 With Orlando and Disney Leading the Way](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Measles-Exposure-Confirmed-at-Disneyland-Park-California-Adventure-and-Disneyland-Hotel-1600x900.jpg)Measles Exposure Confirmed at Disneyland Park, California Adventure, and Disneyland Hotel**The Top 10 Amusement Parks in the United States for 2026** 1. **Magic Kingdom — Orlando, Florida.** The most visited theme park in the world tops the US list, anchored by Cinderella Castle, TRON Lightcycle/Run, Space Mountain, and nightly fireworks over the hub. 2. **Disneyland Park — Anaheim, California.** The original Disney park earns the second spot, with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Indiana Jones Adventure, and a sense of history no other park can replicate. 3. **EPCOT — Orlando, Florida.** The World Showcase, international festivals, Spaceship Earth, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind make EPCOT the most culturally distinct park on the list. 4. **Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Orlando, Florida.** Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Rise of the Resistance, Toy Story Land, and Tower of Terror give Hollywood Studios one of the strongest ride lineups in Walt Disney World. 5. **Universal’s Islands of Adventure — Orlando, Florida.** The highest-ranked non-Disney park in the country, driven by VelociCoaster, Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. 6. **Disney California Adventure — Anaheim, California.** Avengers Campus, Radiator Springs Racers, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout anchor California’s second Disney park. 7. **Universal Studios Florida — Orlando, Florida.** Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, live shows, and movie-inspired experiences keep Universal Studios Florida firmly in Orlando’s top tier. 8. **Universal Studios Hollywood — Los Angeles, California.** The only working film studio on the list, with Super Nintendo World, the Studio Tour, Jurassic World, and a full Wizarding World experience. 9. **Disney’s Animal Kingdom — Orlando, Florida.** Pandora: The World of Avatar, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and Expedition Everest give Animal Kingdom a scope no other wildlife-themed park approaches. 10. **SeaWorld Orlando — Orlando, Florida.** Marine-life encounters paired with major coasters including Mako, Pipeline, and Ice Breaker round out an Orlando top 10 that leaves every other US city off the list entirely. ![US Named World's Top Amusement Park Destination for 2026 With Orlando and Disney Leading the Way](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20210502_114629-1600x900.jpg)**Where the US Stands Globally** TTW’s global top ten countries are the United States, Canada, Mexico, France, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, China, and Singapore. The US leads every other country on the list, credited specifically with innovation, iconic attractions, and year-round entertainment — language that maps directly onto what Disney and Universal have been building in Orlando for decades. TTW recommends spring and autumn as the best times to visit US parks for lighter crowds and pleasant weather, while summer brings extended operating hours and seasonal events. For anyone planning a Walt Disney World trip, stay with Fantasy Land News for park coverage, news, and updates at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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They are not Disney-owned hotels, but they carry perks that matter for park visitors — including proximity to Disney Springs shopping and dining and easy access to the resort. ![Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Extend $99 Per Night Rate Through July 30](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disney-Springs-Resort-Area-Hotels-Extend-99-Per-Night-Rate-Through-July-30-1600x900.jpg)For context on the broader Walt Disney World hotel landscape near the parks, see our coverage of the [Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/hyatt-regency-grand-cypress-walt-disney-world-gateway-hotel/), which recently joined the Walt Disney World Gateway Hotel program. The $99 rate is the starting price and will vary by property, date, and room type. July is peak summer season at Walt Disney World, so locking in early at this rate matters. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Hundreds of thousands of attendees are expected in downtown Nashville for the live event, which will also feature one of the largest fireworks and drone shows in the country set to a live score by the Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony. ![Disney Celebrates America Nashville July 4 Performer Lineup Revealed With Ryan Seacrest Hosting](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disney-Celebrates-America-Nashville-July-4-Performer-Lineup-Revealed-With-Ryan-Seacrest-Hosting-1600x900.jpg)The confirmed performer lineup includes The All-American Rejects, Boyz II Men, Brothers Osborne, Clint Black, Elizabeth Nichols, Emily Ann Roberts, John Crist, Lauren Daigle, Little Big Town, Ne-Yo, Nick Jonas, Reba McEntire, Sublime, and Tim McGraw. Emily Ann Roberts will serve as backstage correspondent and comedian John Crist joins as the broadcast’s man-on-the-street reporter. The Nashville special anchors a broader 24-hour cross-platform broadcast beginning the evening of July 3 and running through July 4, spanning ABC, ABC News Live, Disney+, the ESPN App, Freeform, FX, Hulu, National Geographic, and ABC owned television stations and affiliates. Fireworks displays at Disneyland Resort will also be featured during the broadcast. For what Disney is planning at Walt Disney World for the Fourth of July, including patriotic fireworks and park programming, see our full [Disney Celebrating America coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/20/disney-celebrating-america-at-walt-disney-world-july-fourth-fireworks-and-national-broadcast-for-250th-anniversary/). “Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash” airs July 4 at 8:00 p.m. EDT on ABC. Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The Cinemark-exclusive Cowboy Souvenir Cup is **$27.95** with a free same-day refill. The Super Snack Pack and Plush Combo (64oz tin, 16oz cup, and one plush) is **$24.95** at select theaters. The 130oz Popcorn Tin is **$14.95** with a free same-day refill. The 32oz ICEE Cup is **$7.95** with a free same-day refill. The two themed blankets — one “We’re Creators Beyond” design and one “A Masterpiece” design — are each **$29.95**. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Minions-Monsters-Popcorn-Buckets_-Every-Item-at-Cinemark-This-Summer-1600x900.jpg)The James & Irene Popcorn Bucket shows a Minion partially swallowed by a bulging, many-eyed monster. The James & Goomi Popcorn Bucket puts a suit-wearing Minion alongside a small green creature. Both are shaped figures, not standard printed tubs, making them the standout collectibles of the theatrical run. Beyond the buckets, Cinemark has an exclusive Cowboy Souvenir Cup, a North America-exclusive shaped cup featuring a Minion in a cowboy hat and bandana. The full lineup also includes a Super Snack Pack and Plush Combo (64oz tin, 16oz cup, and one plush), a 130oz Popcorn Tin, a 32oz ICEE Cup, and two themed blankets. The combo and plush items are available at select theaters while supplies last, with plush availability varying by location. Everything releases when the film opens on July 1. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/710352413_2145208276021108_6612715899515763316_n-720x900.jpg)**What is Minions & Monsters about?** The film tells the rambunctious, ridiculous, and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world, and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created. Set in 1920s Hollywood, a tribe of Minions crashes a film set, becomes Hollywood sensations, and inspires fans to wear overalls and goggles. [minionsmovie](https://www.minionsmovie.com/synopsis/)[Fandom](https://despicableme.fandom.com/wiki/Minions_%26_Monsters) The film is directed by Pierre Coffin and written by Coffin and Brian Lynch, with a voice cast led by Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg, and Allison Janney, also featuring Christoph Waltz, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan, and Trey Parker. [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/minions-amp-monsters-annecy-animation-festival-illumination-1236731337/) If you are tracking every popcorn bucket hitting theaters this summer, our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) is your home base. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Our new name better reflects the creativity, ambition and storytelling we’re known for, while bringing greater clarity to the creative community about who we are and what we create. While our name is changing, our commitment to great storytelling – and to all of you – remains exactly the same. Thank you, as always, for your partnership, collaboration and creativity. We’re grateful for everything we’ve built together… and everything still to come. Best, Debra & Ayo ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/172386_VB1_4018-1024x683.jpg) ### “Journey” Animated Series for Disney+ “Journey” is a music-driven fantasy series now in production from Disney Kids & Family and Higher Ground, produced by ICON Creative Studio in association with Disney Television Animation. The series follows a young heroine named Journey, who answers a mysterious call when the energy shield protecting her city begins to fail. Venturing beyond the city’s walls into forbidden lands, she uncovers the truth about her father’s disappearance and discovers a powerful magic within herself that may be the key to saving her people. “Journey” (WT) is created by Matt Munn, known for “Ice Age: Collision Course” and “Spies in Disguise,” who will serve as executive producer alongside Peabody Award-winning Steve Loter, the force behind “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” and “Kim Possible.” Jessie Dicovitsky serves as executive producer for Higher Ground. “‘Journey’ is an epic adventure anchored by a remarkable young heroine whose courage inspires those around her,” said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family. “At its core, it’s a story about resilience, self-discovery and the power of believing in something bigger than yourself.” Jessie Dicovitsky, head of television at Higher Ground, called the series “a true original that takes bold swings,” adding that the company is proud to build on Higher Ground’s history of meaningful kids and family content. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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A music video and a behind-the-scenes featurette featuring new interviews with Miranda, Laga’aia, Cravalho, Johnson, and the filmmakers are also available today. Miranda described the experience of returning to the world of Moana to write the song, noting that Cravalho and Laga’aia’s voices blend beautifully and that writing for Johnson as Maui is, in his words, pure fun. The release sets up a full musical rollout ahead of the film’s July 10 opening. The Moana Original Soundtrack drops June 26 and features 13 tracks including songs by Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina. A Deluxe version with the complete original score and instrumental tracks follows digitally on July 8, with a vinyl release on July 10 in multiple collectible versions. On July 31, an inspired-by album titled “Moana: Voices Across the Ocean” arrives digitally, executive produced by Dwayne Johnson and featuring 15 tracks from Pacific artists across seven islands and cultures including Stan Walker, Dinah Jane, and Iam Tongi. The full Original Soundtrack track list includes “How Far I’ll Go” and “I Am Moana” performed by Laga’aia, “You’re Welcome” from Johnson, “Shiny” from Jemaine Clement, and “Along the Way” as the closing track featuring all three leads. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Moana_LA_ALONGTHEWAY_Cover-900x900.jpg)***“Moana” Original Soundtrack Track List***: - 1. “Tulou Tagaloa” – Performed by Olivia Foa’i, Opetaia Foa’i, Matatia Foa’i - 2. “An Innocent Warrior” – Performed by Olivia Foa’i, Sulata Foai-Amiatu - 3. “Where You Are” – Performed by John Tui, Frankie Adams, Emma Puahi-Shapazian, Amaya Masoli, Rena Owen, Catherine Laga’aia, Te Vaka - 4. “How Far I’ll Go” – Performed by Catherine Laga’aia - 5. “We Know The Way” – Performed by Moses Mackay, Opetaia Foa’i, Te Vaka - 6. “How Far I’ll Go (Reprise)” – Performed by Catherine Laga’aia - 7. “You’re Welcome” – Performed by Dwayne Johnson - 8. “Shiny” – Performed by Jemaine Clement - 9. “Along The Way (Malaga Ki Ei)” – Performed by Sulata Foai-Amiatu, Olivia Foa’i, Te Vaka - 10. “I Am Moana (Song of the Ancestors)” – Performed by Rena Owen, Catherine Laga’aia - 11. “Know Who You Are” – Performed by Catherine Laga’aia, Olivia Foa’i, Sulata Foai-Amiatu, Opetaia Foa’i, Matthew Ineleo - 12. “We Know The Way (Finale)” – Performed by Catherine Laga’aia, John Tui, Frankie Adams, Te Vaka - 13. “Along The Way” – Performed by Auli’i Cravalho, Catherine Laga’aia, Dwayne Johnson If you are planning to see Moana in theaters, [tickets are on sale now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/disneys-live-action-moana-tickets-now-on-sale-as-new-trailer-drops/) and theater chains including AMC, Cinemark, Regal, and Marcus have exclusive collectible popcorn buckets available. See the full breakdown in our [Moana live-action popcorn buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/moana-live-action-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/). Disney’s live-action Moana opens exclusively in theaters July 10, 2026. Stay with Fantasy Land News for continuing coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The sweepstakes bucket is a fully sculpted, 48.5-inch figure modeled after Jackass cast member Wee Man, complete with his signature black skull shirt, red sneakers, and tattoos. The top of the figure opens as a popcorn bowl. For context, Cinemark’s standard buckets run 7 to 9 inches tall. This one is roughly the height of a kindergartner wearing platform shoes. [![Jackass: Best and Last Life-Size Wee Man Popcorn Bucket Exists and You Could Actually Win It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jackass_-Best-and-Last-Life-Size-Wee-Man-Popcorn-Bucket-Exists-and-You-Could-Actually-Win-It-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jackass_-Best-and-Last-Life-Size-Wee-Man-Popcorn-Bucket-Exists-and-You-Could-Actually-Win-It-1.jpg)To enter, Cinemark Movie Rewards members simply need to get tickets to *Jackass: Best and Last* through [Cinemark.com](https://www.cinemark.com/movies/jackass-best-and-last). Tickets are on sale now. The film brings Johnny Knoxville and the full crew back for a final theatrical run, mixing all-new stunts with the greatest hits from the franchise’s 25-year run. It is described as a celebration of the mischief, camaraderie, and sheer stupidity that made Jackass a cultural institution. [![Jackass: Best and Last Life-Size Wee Man Popcorn Bucket Exists and You Could Actually Win It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-15-121902.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-15-121902.png)[![Jackass: Best and Last Life-Size Wee Man Popcorn Bucket Exists and You Could Actually Win It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-15-121457.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-15-121457.png)If you have been tracking this summer’s theater collectibles, you can find everything in one place at our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). We have also covered the [Minions and Monsters Cinemark lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-popcorn-buckets-every-item-at-cinemark-this-summer/), the [Masters of the Universe Castle Grayskull bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/masters-of-the-universe-cinemark-popcorn-bucket-he-man-2026/), and [every Star Wars popcorn bucket for The Mandalorian and Grogu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/star-wars-popcorn-buckets-2026/). *Jackass: Best and Last* opens June 26. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This is not just a bucket. It is the most ambitious fast-food film tie-in KFC has attempted in over two decades, and if you are a collector, June 10 is the date that matters. **Update June 14, 2026:** The Krypto Collectible Bucket is now available online at [kfcshop.com](https://kfcshop.com/products/krypto-collectible-bucket) for $29.99 with shipping. KFC describes it as ultra-limited-edition with limited quantities, so online stock may move fast. This is the first time the bucket has been purchasable outside of a KFC restaurant location. [![ KFC Supergirl Collab Rumored for June 8 With Krypto Bucket, Themed Sauces, and Blind-Bag Keychains](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KFC-x-Supergirl-Collab-Rumored_-Krypto-Collectible-Bucket-Themed-Sauces-and-Blind-Bag-Keychains-Po-1600x889.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KFC-x-Supergirl-Collab-Rumored_-Krypto-Collectible-Bucket-Themed-Sauces-and-Blind-Bag-Keychains-Po.jpg)## KFC Supergirl Krypto Collectible Bucket: Price, Date, and What You Get The Krypto Collectible Bucket is the centerpiece of the collab and the item most likely to sell out. It is priced at $29.99 and launches in-restaurant only on June 10, two weeks ahead of Supergirl’s June 26 theatrical debut. KFC has set a two-per-guest purchase limit to discourage scalpers, which tells you exactly how much demand they are expecting. The bucket features a Puppy Krypto-inspired sculptural lid — Krypto the Superdog rendered in the same style as the collectible theater popcorn buckets we have been tracking all summer — sitting atop a Supergirl-themed bucket with original artwork. The construction is reusable and designed to hold fried chicken, popcorn, or whatever you bring to movie night. It is not microwave-safe. At **$29.99**, it lands right in the range of the theater collectible buckets from Regal, Cinemark, and Marcus, though those come filled with popcorn. For full context on how this fits into the Supergirl merchandise wave, see our complete breakdown of every [Supergirl popcorn bucket and theater exclusive](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/03/supergirl-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise-2026/), including Regal’s Lobo Spacehog Container, the AMC IMAX comic giveaway, the Cinemark XD pin, and the Marcus RealD 3D collectible ticket. [![Krypto Collectible Bucket KFC New](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260610_102418-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260610_102418-scaled.jpg)[![Krypto Collectible Bucket KFC Lid off](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260610_104947-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260610_104947-scaled.jpg)## KFC Supergirl Meals: What Comes in Each Option Two new meal options launch June 8 at participating KFC locations nationwide. The KFC Supergirl Ultimate Meal is the full experience: three Original Recipe chicken tenders, eight nuggets, three character-inspired sauces, a biscuit, a choice of side, and a Kryptonian Kooler specialty drink in a Supergirl-branded cup. The Supergirl Combo Meal is the lighter option and includes the same sauce and drink components in a smaller format. Both meals also include access to blind-bag collectible keychains featuring characters from the film. A Supergirl mini figure has been confirmed in promotional imagery, and additional characters are expected across the assortment. ![Krypto Collectible Bucket and Supergirl Meal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260610_104155-1600x900.jpg)## The Three Supergirl Sauces, Explained KFC framed the sauce choice as a “choose your hero” moment, and the flavor profiles actually match the character names in a way that works. Supergirl’s Solar Honey Mustard is a golden mustard built around bright tang and honey-sweet balance with a warm finish — yellow sun energy in condiment form. Ruthye’s Sweet Chili Revenge is a sticky sweet-and-spicy chili garlic sauce that starts smooth and builds to heat, named after Ruthye Marye Knoll, Kara’s young companion in the source material. Lobo’s Wild Ranch rounds out the trio, named after Jason Momoa’s bounty hunter villain and exactly what you would expect from a guy who drinks and brawls across the galaxy. All three are included with both meal options and nod to the full cast rather than centering the promotion solely on Supergirl — which, given that Lobo is the most recognizable name in the lineup for casual fans, was the right call. ## How to Get It and What This Collab Actually Means ![Krypto Collectible Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260610_102625-1-1600x900.jpg)Fans can explore the full Supergirl menu and find participating locations through the “Super Break” feature on KFC.com or the KFC app. Prices and participation vary by location. This is worth noting for context: KFC has not launched a film-inspired collectible lineup in more than two decades. The brand has DC history going back to 2015 promotional comic books featuring Colonel Sanders alongside Justice League heroes, and more recently DC-themed restaurant locations in Mexico styled after the Hall of Justice with character-named meals and limited-edition figures. A sculpted collectible bucket is a new lane for them entirely. Warner Bros. Pictures Co-Head of Global Motion Picture Marketing Dana Nussbaum called the Krypto Collectible Bucket a must-have and said KFC is delivering a one-of-a-kind experience that lets fans engage with the Supergirl universe in a way only they can. The film stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El and Jason Momoa as the villain Lobo, directed by Craig Gillespie. It is the second film in DC Studios’ rebooted DC Universe following last year’s Superman and opens in theaters and IMAX on June 26. ## Our Take The missed opportunity still stings. KFC literally sells a product called Popcorn Chicken, and in the middle of the summer every theater chain is selling collectible popcorn buckets, and nobody in that boardroom said “Krypto Popcorn Chicken Bucket.” That is a cultural moment that writes itself. The $29.99 price is fair, the two-per-guest cap is smart, and the sauces are genuinely creative with real thought behind the flavor-to-character match. But a KFC collectible bucket filled with popcorn chicken tied to one of summer 2026’s biggest DC films would have been legendary. Tenders are fine. Fine is not legendary. That said — if you want this one, plan for June 10 and get there early. For all the Supergirl collectible coverage across every theater chain, visit our [Supergirl popcorn buckets and theater exclusives](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/03/supergirl-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise-2026/) roundup, and browse the full [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) for every chain and every film this summer. Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). ![Supergirl Teaser Trailer Drops: 'Truth. Justice. Whatever.'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Supergirl-_-Official-Teaser-Trailer-1600x900.jpg)### KFC Supergirl Krypto Collectible Bucket Is Official and Launching June 10 ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is the KFC Krypto Collectible Bucket price?** The KFC Krypto Collectible Bucket is $29.99 at participating locations. **When does the KFC Krypto Bucket go on sale?** The Krypto Collectible Bucket launches in-restaurant only on June 10, 2026. **Is there a purchase limit on the KFC Krypto Bucket?** Yes. KFC has set a limit of two per guest to prevent bulk buying and resale. **When does the KFC Supergirl meal start?** The Supergirl Ultimate Meal and Supergirl Combo Meal launch at participating KFC locations on June 8, 2026. **What sauces come with the KFC Supergirl meals?** Three character-inspired sauces are included: Supergirl’s Solar Honey Mustard, Ruthye’s Sweet Chili Revenge, and Lobo’s Wild Ranch. **What is the Kryptonian Kooler?** A new specialty drink served in a Supergirl-branded souvenir cup, included with both the Ultimate Meal and Combo Meal. **Are there other KFC Supergirl collectibles besides the bucket?** Yes. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The renovation draws inspiration from New England-style craftsmanship and the Arts and Crafts movement, tying the villas’ playful character to the traditional elegance of Saratoga Springs through rich color palettes and natural finishes in wood and stone. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DVC-Reimagined-Treehouse-Villas-16-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DVC-Reimagined-Treehouse-Villas-16.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DVC-Reimagined-Treehouse-Villas-14-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DVC-Reimagined-Treehouse-Villas-14.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DVC-Reimagined-Treehouse-Villas-15-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DVC-Reimagined-Treehouse-Villas-15.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DVC-Reimagined-Treehouse-Villas-22-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DVC-Reimagined-Treehouse-Villas-22-1620x1080-1.jpg)Each villa sleeps up to nine guests and includes a full kitchen, in-room washer and dryer, updated living and dining areas with all-new furniture and fixtures, and private decks overlooking the surrounding nature. The upgrades aren’t just cosmetic. Disney storytelling runs through every corner of the redesign, with botanical and animal motifs inspired by classic characters woven into textiles from throw pillows to lampshades. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DVC-Reimagined-Treehouse-Villas-18-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DVC-Reimagined-Treehouse-Villas-18.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DVC-Reimagined-Treehouse-Villas-8-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DVC-Reimagined-Treehouse-Villas-8.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DVC-Reimagined-Treehouse-Villas-10-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DVC-Reimagined-Treehouse-Villas-10.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DVC-Reimagined-Treehouse-Villas-17-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DVC-Reimagined-Treehouse-Villas-17.jpg)Fans who look closely will find more than a dozen beloved characters and nature scenes from Disney Animation. Wall murals and fine art paintings bring *The Fox and the Hound* and *Sleeping Beauty* to life, while familiar friends from *Cinderella* appear carved into furnishings and worked into the architecture above. It is the kind of layered detail-hunting that rewards repeat visits. The full renovation is expected to be completed later in 2026. For families looking for a home-away-from-home experience with some genuine Disney magic built into the walls, the reimagined Treehouse Villas are shaping up to be one of the most immersive accommodations on Walt Disney World property. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This is a surprise early release — the bucket was not expected to arrive at Walt Disney World until after Disneyland Resort’s scheduled June 30 debut. If you’re heading to the parks this week, this one is worth hunting down. Updated: It is available at Epcot. The bucket features the beloved Muppets character in full Uncle Sam mode: stern expression, star-spangled top hat, a ruffled collar, and a podium base draped in patriotic bunting. It comes with a red, white, and blue Disney Parks lanyard. The design is the kind of thing you keep on a shelf long after the popcorn is gone, and it is one of the strongest bucket designs Disney has put out in recent memory. Supplies are limited, and purchases are capped at two per person, per transaction. ![Sam Eagle Popcorn Bucket Surprise-Released Early at Magic Kingdom for $22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DX-A250-Foodie-Guide-SamEagleBucket-1-1600x900.jpg)We first covered the Sam Eagle Bucket back in May when Disney announced it as part of the [Disney Celebrates America lineup at Disneyland Resort](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/sam-eagle-popcorn-bucket-disneyland-disney-celebrates-america/), a sweeping initiative tied to America’s 250th anniversary running from Veterans Day 2025 through Independence Day 2026. At the time, there was no confirmed Walt Disney World availability — today that changed. The Disneyland Resort debut is still scheduled for June 30. At $22 with popcorn included, it is priced slightly below comparable recent Disney Parks buckets, which is a good thing. Grab it before the Fourth of July crowds arrive and supplies are gone. This could sell out today and be restocked right away. We will know if the other Parks have it for sale later today. A Salute to all Disney Parks popcorn buckets, but mostly this one! 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The show was developed by Universal’s in-house entertainment team and is built around the characters and worlds found inside Epic Universe’s five portal lands. It pulls imagery and musical themes from SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic, and Dark Universe’s Universal Monsters. ![Universal Epic Universe Debuts Nighttime Spectacular "Universal Celestial Goodnight" Starting July 7](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Universal-Epic-Universe-Debuts-Nighttime-Spectacular-_Universal-Celestial-Goodnight_-Starting-July-7-1600x900.jpg)The technical scale here is genuinely impressive. Celestial Park will activate nearly 600 synchronized light fixtures, more than 350 fountains, and seven million LED lights embedded throughout the park’s infrastructure — running from the Luna side of the park all the way through to Apollo. The whole thing is choreographed to a high-energy original musical score and closes with a fireworks display designed to serve as the exclamation point on a full day at the park. Universal Celestial Goodnight runs nightly at Universal Epic Universe beginning July 7, 2026. The show takes place across Celestial Park, the central hub connecting all five portal lands, so there is no single designated viewing area — the entire park is the stage. Universal has not yet confirmed a set showtime, so check the Universal Orlando app or [universalorlando.com](https://www.universalorlando.com) closer to your visit date for the nightly schedule. Epic Universe opened in May 2026 without a signature nighttime show, which was one of the few gaps compared to what Walt Disney World and Disneyland offer after dark. This fills that gap in a big way. 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The film arrives just days before *[Toy Story 5](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-tickets-on-sale/ "Toy Story 5 Tickets Are On Sale Now — IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX and Every Format Confirmed")* opens in cinemas on June 19, 2026, and it is part of a long-running Disney initiative designed to put the power of storytelling to work for kids when they need it most. ![Disney's "Jessie Saves the Day" Short Film Brings Toy Story 5 Magic to Children's Hospitals](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disney-Releases-_Jessie-Saves-the-Day_-Short-Film-to-Bring-Toy-Story-5-Magic-to-Childrens-Hospitals-1600x900.jpg)## What Happens in the Film The short follows a young child in a hospital waiting room, clutching her Mr. Potato Head and Jessie toys as she is brought by wheelchair to an X-ray. Once the journey begins, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the rest of the Toy Story gang spring into action with a single mission: help their young friend feel brave. Through humor, friendship, and reassurance, the beloved characters turn what could be a frightening experience into something filled with smiles. The film is a quiet, deeply sincere demonstration of what Disney storytelling can do when it is aimed directly at a child in a difficult moment. https://www.youtube.com/embed/SAsIN3Fp34I ### The Disney Movie Moments Programme ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-15-080329.png)The short is the newest piece of Disney’s broader “Magic of Movies” campaign, which operates under the Disney Movie Moments programme across EMEA. The initiative works with charitable partners to bring film experiences directly into children’s hospitals and pediatric care settings. That can mean large-scale cinema screenings, mobile movie theaters brought into wards, or Disney+ subscriptions for smaller and more personal viewings. The goal is consistent: give seriously ill and socially isolated children moments of joy, comfort, and togetherness that break through the day-to-day reality of a hospital stay. Disney has been supporting children and communities around the world through social purpose programmes for more than 100 years, and Movie Moments is the continuation of that legacy in a very direct and tangible form. ### How Fans Can Nominate a Hospital ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-15-080244.png)Disney is inviting fans to play a direct role in expanding the programme’s reach. Anyone can visit [thewaltdisneycompany.eu/moviemoments](https://thewaltdisneycompany.eu/moviemoments/) to nominate a hospital for a chance to receive Disney magic. Nominated hospitals have the opportunity to receive *Toy Story: Take a Look* artwork — the same kind seen in the short film — which is designed specifically to bring comfort to children in care. Lee Jury, Senior Vice President of Marketing for The Walt Disney Company EMEA, put the initiative in plain terms: “For generations, audiences have connected with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the rest of the Toy Story gang because of the friendship, loyalty and sense of belonging at the heart of their stories. As excitement builds for Toy Story 5, we’re proud to use the power of these much-loved characters to help bring comfort and joy to children who need it most.” ### Toy Story 5 in Cinemas June 19 The short film arrives as the full feature looms. *Toy Story 5* opens in theaters on June 19, 2026, and this initiative is a meaningful way for Disney to channel the anticipation around that release into something that serves children who may not be anywhere near a movie theater right now. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Several Pixar Cars 20th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets and Collectibles are reportedly in the works for the re-release, including a Lightning McQueen Popcorn Bucket, a 130oz Metal Tin with a character lid featuring Lightning McQueen and Mater, a matching metal cup, and a possible Piston Cup exclusive item that may be chain-specific.** Twenty years ago today, a wrong turn into Radiator Springs reminded a generation that the journey matters as much as the finish line. *Cars* originally opened June 9, 2006, directed by John Lasseter for Pixar Animation Studios, and went on to become one of the studio’s most beloved and enduring franchises. The film follows Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car who gets stranded in the forgotten desert town of Radiator Springs while chasing the Piston Cup Championship — and slowly discovers that winning isn’t everything. Owen Wilson voiced Lightning McQueen, with Paul Newman as Doc Hudson and Larry the Cable Guy as Mater in what became an iconic Pixar partnership. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pixar-Cars-Is-Coming-Back-to-Theaters-for-Its-20th-Anniversary-This-September-1600x813.jpg)The 20th anniversary celebration is already underway. Disney Parks fans can pick up the [Cars 20th Anniversary Lightning McQueen Popcorn Bucket at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/cars-20th-anniversary-lightning-mcqueen-popcorn-bucket/) starting today — a light-up, rolling bucket that is already generating serious collector interest. The theater version is a different item entirely, and if the Toy Story 30th Anniversary re-release playbook is any indication, the full theater collectible lineup for *Cars* this September could be one of the strongest anniversary merchandise waves of the year. For all ongoing movie theater collectible coverage, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ***Note:** Disney, Pixar, or any theater chain has not officially announced the following items. This information is based on early sourcing and should be treated as unconfirmed until chains make official announcements. We will update this article as details are confirmed.* A Lightning McQueen-shaped popcorn bucket is reportedly in the works for the theatrical re-release, expected to land in the $35 to $45 price range. The theater version is distinct from the Disney Parks bucket currently on sale — the parks version features a strap and LED lights, while the theater edition is not expected to include either of those features based on current sourcing. Think of it as the clean, display-ready version of the character bucket: all the sculpt, none of the electronics. This one also may be a bit larger than the Parks. A 130oz metal popcorn tin with a character lid is reportedly part of the *Cars* anniversary theater lineup, featuring both Lightning McQueen and Mater on the topper — the same format that appeared during the Toy Story 30th Anniversary re-release. Metal tins in this format have proven to be strong secondary sellers when paired with a hero bucket, and a Lightning-and-Mater lid design is a smart choice for a film where that friendship is the emotional core of the story. The expected price range is approximately $25 to $30. A matching metal cup with the same character topper is also reportedly planned, though sourcing suggests this may have been updated to a standard plastic cup by the time it reaches theaters. The most intriguing and most uncertain item in the reported lineup is a Piston Cup-themed collectible, possibly a Piston Cup-shaped bucket or container. This item was reportedly designed and at one point planned for the anniversary rollout, but there is meaningful uncertainty about whether it is still moving forward. If it does make it to theaters, current sourcing suggests it may land as a chain-exclusive item rather than a broadly distributed piece, which would make it the most limited and potentially most collectible item of the entire *Cars* anniversary wave. Take this one with a grain of salt until an official announcement confirms it. ![New Lightning McQueen Popcorn Bucket Rolls Into Disney Parks June 9, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/New-Lightning-McQueen-Popcorn-Bucket-Rolls-Into-Disney-Parks-June-9-2026-1600x900.jpg)New Lightning McQueen Popcorn Bucket Rolls Into Disney Parks June 9, 2026## Our Take The [Toy Story 30th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/29/you-can-now-get-the-toy-story-30th-anniversary-popcorn-bucket-online/ "You Can Now Get the Toy Story 30th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket Online") re-release set the template here, and if Disney follows the same playbook for *Cars*, this is going to be a genuinely exciting theater merchandise moment. A Lightning McQueen character bucket at that price point, a metal tin with a Mater lid, and a potential Piston Cup exclusive is a lineup built for the collector crowd that showed up for Woody and Buzz last year. The Disney Parks bucket on sale today is a different and more premium item — the light-up and rolling features make it the definitive display piece — but the theater versions will be their own thing, and easier to grab for fans who aren’t making a theme park trip this summer. If the Piston Cup item survives to release, that is the one to watch. A Piston Cup-shaped bucket as a chain exclusive would be among the most creative anniversary collectibles we have seen in this space. We will be updating this article the moment any theater chain makes an official announcement on *Cars* 20th anniversary collectibles. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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First was The Mandalorian & Grogu, then the [Buzz Lightyear Toy Story bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/walmart-toy-story-5-popcorn-bucket-features-3d-buzz-lightyear-figures/ "Walmart Toy Story 5 Popcorn Bucket Features 3D Buzz Lightyear Figures"), and now Moana. ![Walmart Moana Live-Action Collectible Bucket Is $34.96 and Includes a $15 Fandango Reward](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disneys-Moana-Live-Action-Popcorn-Bucket-Is-Now-at-Walmart-for-34.96-1600x900.jpg)The bucket is designed around the live-action film’s visual identity, with island-inspired colors and character artwork featuring Moana. The design centers on her connection to the ocean, with tropical textures and what Walmart’s listing describes as storytelling elements across the exterior. It is built as a reusable container, sturdy enough for repeat use beyond opening weekend, and sized to hold popcorn, candy, or snacks. The Moana Live Action popcorn bucket at Walmart is made by Golden Link Inc, which is also creating some of the movie theater buckets. The $15 Fandango reward is a limited-time offer tied to the purchase. That effectively brings the out-of-pocket cost to $19.96 if you were already planning to buy a ticket, making it one of the better value propositions in the Moana live-action collectible wave so far. This is a retail release, sold through Walmart, separate from the theater chain exclusives. For the full chain-by-chain breakdown of every Moana live-action popcorn bucket and collectible at Cinemark, Regal, AMC, and Marcus, see our [Moana live-action popcorn buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/moana-live-action-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/). Disney’s live-action Moana opens in theaters July 10, 2026. Stay with Fantasy Land News at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The commercial shows Main Street, U.S.A. decorated for the holidays with Cinderella Castle glowing in the background, and Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle appear on screen together at Walt Disney World. It is the first time actual footage from the film has been shown publicly, and that combination of two of the most iconic images in Christmas entertainment, Hallmark’s queen of the holiday movie and Magic Kingdom dressed in its holiday best, is the kind of moment that has been building since the partnership was first announced. ![Hallmark Just Showed the First Footage of the Disney World Christmas Movie and More Is Coming in July](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hallmark-Just-Showed-the-First-Footage-of-the-Disney-World-Christmas-Movie-and-More-Is-Coming-in-Jul-1600x900.jpg)The commercial is a preview of what is coming next month. Hallmark’s [Christmas in July programming event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/hallmark-channel-christmas-in-july-2026/) kicks off June 26 and runs through July 31, and throughout July the network will be airing sneak peeks of the film. For fans who have been following this movie since the beginning, July is going to be appointment viewing. [We first covered this historic collaboration back in December 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/06/hallmark-and-disney-world-team-up-for-first-ever-original-christmas-movie/) when Hallmark announced it live from Magic Kingdom during The Hallmark Christmas Experience. *Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True* is the first-ever original Christmas movie filmed entirely at Walt Disney World Resort. Chabert plays Lindsey, a woman whose picture-perfect family vacation hits a snag when she discovers her hotel neighbor at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is Philip, played by Van Winkle, the man from her most disastrous first date. Their paths keep crossing throughout the parks, the frost slowly thaws, and a wish Lindsey makes at the Cinderella Fountain starts working in ways she did not plan for. The supporting cast includes Christy Carlson Romano, Richard Kind, Bryce Dufee, Taegen Burns, and Asher Alexander, with a cameo from Patrick Renna of The Sandlot. [The official poster arrived in April](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-poster/) and showed the two leads framed against Cinderella Castle lit up in holiday fireworks. Seeing that same castle now in actual moving footage, decorated for Christmas on Main Street, U.S.A., brings everything into focus. More looks are coming in July, and each one is going to make the wait for Countdown to Christmas feel a little longer. ![The Official Poster for Lacey Chabert's Hallmark Disney World Movie Is Here and It Looks Like a Dream](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Official-Poster-for-Lacey-Chaberts-Hallmark-Disney-World-Movie-Is-Here-and-It-Looks-Like-a-Drea-1600x900.jpg)*Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True* premieres during Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas. A specific air date has not yet been announced. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Back in her hometown, she comes face to face with Luke, her childhood sweetheart turned cowboy. The sparks between them never really went out, and as Olivia digs into saving the bar, she rediscovers her passion for dancing right alongside her feelings for Luke. ![Cowboy Country Comes to Hallmark Channel with Texas Two-Step: Our Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Cowboy-Country-Comes-to-Hallmark-Channel-with-Texas-Two-Step_-Our-Review-1400x900.jpg)Before we get into our take, the audience’s reaction tells you a lot. Social media lit up immediately after the premiere, with viewers calling it hot and spicy and declaring it the hottest movie of the summer, complete with cowboy boot emojis. Fans were grabbing their boots and pledging to dance along before the credits finished rolling. That kind of energy does not happen for every Hallmark movie, and it says something real about what Hemmens and Penny brought to the screen. TV Fanatic gave it a 4.1 out of 5, calling it a film that genuinely delivers warmth and charm while finding ways to put its own spin on familiar Hallmark romance beats. The review specifically highlighted Heather Hemmens as a dynamic onscreen presence who carries the film beautifully. Family Choice Awards praised the film as a comfy, fun watch, noting that the dancing woven throughout the story feels genuinely contagious. ![Cowboy Country Comes to Hallmark Channel with Texas Two-Step: Our Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Cowboy-Country-Comes-to-Hallmark-Channel-with-Texas-Two-Step_-Our-Review-2-1596x900.jpg)One notable behind-the-scenes detail: Hemmens and Penny already knew each other well from Hallmark Christmas Cruises in 2024 and 2025, and that familiarity shows. They spent three full days in dance rehearsals before filming, and director Eva Tavares made sure those sequences were captured at their best. Penny himself said of his co-star: she is the best, she is so fun, we still talk all the time. That chemistry is real, and it lands on screen. This is also the first Hallmark script from writer Mel Cowan. For a debut, it earns its place in the Summer Nights lineup. BJ Harrison, who plays Aunt Ruby, is exactly what you expect from her: steady, warm, and scene-stealing in the best possible way. She always delivers in these movies, and Texas Two-Step is no exception. ![Cowboy Country Comes to Hallmark Channel with Texas Two-Step: Our Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Cowboy-Country-Comes-to-Hallmark-Channel-with-Texas-Two-Step_-Our-Review-1-1596x900.jpg)## Our Review: Cowboy Country has come to Hallmark, and it arrived with its boots on. This one is not for everyone, and that is completely fine to say out loud. The Cowboy Country aesthetic, the line dancing, the heavy use of the nickname JuneBug for Olivia’s friend June, those are real stylistic choices that will either be exactly your thing or completely not your world. For us personally, it is not our style. But we can absolutely see why this movie is connecting the way it is. Cowboy Country has been building in the mainstream for years, coming out of country music and landing squarely in pop culture, and Hallmark leaning into that wave makes sense. The line dancing in this movie is so enthusiastic it reminded us of the Lambada, and we can already picture fans learning the steps at conventions and getting on the dance floor together. If this is your world, Texas Two-Step is something you genuinely need to see. And if it is not your world, it is still worth watching for Hemmens and Penny alone, because the chemistry between those two is the real story. Texas Two-Step is now streaming on Hallmark+ after its June 13 premiere on Hallmark Channel. For more Hallmark coverage, visit our [Hallmark Channel guide at Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Disney Experiences chairman Josh D’Amaro is flying in for the festivities, which include a media session Monday afternoon, a red-carpet celebration in front of the resort’s Enchanted Storybook Castle, and a special birthday moment for guests Tuesday morning. ![Disney Expected to Announce Second Shanghai Theme Park as Early as Next Week, Forbes Reports](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ultimate-Guide-to-Shanghai-Disney-Resort-1600x900.png)The invitation to the event offers no hint of an announcement, simply inviting media to “join us to celebrate ten years of making magic together.” But with D’Amaro on the ground and cameras rolling, the 10th anniversary window is seen by many as the most logical moment for Disney to make a major move. The rumored second park has been widely discussed in theme park circles for months and is believed to be codenamed Project Atlas. Initially thought to be science-themed, more recent reporting suggests the park will instead feature immersive lands built around local favorite franchises including Avatar, Marvel, and Moana. Former Imagineer Jim Shull, who worked on the original Shanghai Disneyland and now runs the Disney Journey YouTube channel, told Forbes he believes “a second park is coming to Shanghai Disneyland to open around the 15th anniversary.” The business case is hard to argue with. Shanghai Disneyland welcomed its 100 millionth guest in November 2024 and ranked as the world’s fifth most-visited theme park that year with attendance of 14.7 million, up 5% from the prior year. The park operates in a market where competitor Universal Studios Beijing already draws nearly 10 million visitors annually, and a Harry Potter studio tour experience is set to open in Shanghai next year. If confirmed, this would be the second new Disneyland announced in as many years. Disney revealed plans for a Disneyland in Abu Dhabi in May 2025. Both expansions fall under the company’s previously announced $60 billion investment in its Experiences division over the next decade, a division that generated 57% of Disney’s $17.6 billion in operating income last year. Fantasy Land News will be watching the Shanghai Disneyland 10th anniversary events closely and will update this article if an announcement is made. For ongoing Disney parks coverage, visit our [Disney Parks hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/disney-parks/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Enchanted-Storybook-Castle-Characters-1281x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Enchanted-Storybook-Castle-at-Night-1350x900.png)## Disney Expected to Announce Second Shanghai Theme Park as Early as Next Week, Forbes Reports **Our Take?** Rumors of new Disney Parks are always circulating the interwebs, and until Disney Parks themselves announce something, take this with a grain of salt. Does that mean this isn’t going to happen? No, but we are not in the same position asd Forbes and Jim Shull to know the inside workings of Shanghai Disney. I mean, who had Disneyland Abu Dhabi on their bingo card last year? Disney Parks does have $60 billion set aside for major projects underway, including [Piston Peak](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/03/welcome-to-piston-peak-national-park-at-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom/ "Welcome to Piston Peak National Park at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom") and Villains Land in the Magic Kingdom, along with [Monstropolis](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/monstropolis-at-hollywood-studios-gets-official-story-details-and-land-name-confirmed-by-disney/ "Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios Gets Official Story Details and Land Name Confirmed by Disney") and Encanto lands coming to Walt Disney World. The money will also be spent on new Disney Cruise Line ships, new lands, and rides at Disneyland. But that does leave a huge chunk of money left over for something major like this to happen. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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On June 12, 2026, Disney Japan revealed the film will release there as “Nero of the Water City,” with a Spring 2027 window confirmed. The US release date remains March 5, 2027.** Disney renaming films for international markets is nothing new, and in this case we actually prefer the Japanese title. “Nero of the Water City” does something the original title doesn’t — it tells you exactly who this story belongs to and where it lives. *Gatto* is an Italian word for cat, which works beautifully as a title for English and Italian-speaking audiences. But for Japanese audiences, leading with the protagonist’s name and the setting of Venice gives the film an immediate identity. It is a smarter introduction to the world. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pixars-Gatto-Gets-Japanese-Title-_Nero-of-the-Water-City_-With-Spring-2027-Release-Date-1600x900.jpg)The same thing happened with *Zootopia* in 2016. Disney released that film as *Zootropolis* across much of Europe, largely to avoid a trademark conflict with a Danish zoo of the same name. Different market, different name, same movie. The *Gatto* situation follows a similar logic — the title change is a localization decision, not a signal that anything about the film itself is different. ## What the Japanese Press Release Revealed The Japanese announcement included context about Nero’s backstory and the emotional stakes of the film that were not included in the US materials. Because black cats are considered bad luck by superstitious people, Nero has spent his life as an outcast in Venice’s underworld. The press release describes an unexpected miracle that changes everything for him. It also draws a deliberate comparison to Pixar’s history of “what if” worlds — the toy world of *Toy Story*, the land of the dead in *Coco* — and frames the Venice underworld as the studio’s next great invented world. The Japanese release also explicitly highlighted director Enrico Casarosa’s new visual approach: a blend of hand-drawn painting techniques with 3DCG that the studio is describing as a completely new style for a Pixar film. That detail was not emphasized in the US announcement. Additionally, the Japanese press release referenced the teaser poster directly, describing Nero hanging upside down against a full moon over Venice’s canals — framing it as a mystery and an invitation into the world he inhabits at night. ## What We Already Know From the US Announcement ![Disney and Pixar's Gatto Gets First Teaser Trailer — Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne Join Cast](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Disney--Pixar-_Gatto_-Just-Announced-Coming-in-2027-1574x900.jpg)Disney and Pixar’s Gatto Gets First Teaser Trailer — Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne Join CastThe US press release and teaser trailer, which we covered at [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/11/disney-pixar-gatto-trailer-mark-ruffalo-laurence-fishburne/), confirmed the film’s cast and US release date. Mark Ruffalo voices Nero. Laurence Fishburne voices Rocco, the feline mob boss to whom Nero is indebted. The teaser centers on an interrogation scene set to “Speak Softly, Love” from *The Godfather*, in which both cats immediately lose focus when a flickering light proves irresistible. *Gatto* arrives in US theaters on March 5, 2027. The film is directed by Enrico Casarosa (*Luca*, 2021), produced by Andrea Warren (*Cars 3*), and executive produced by Pete Docter, whose films as director include *Up*, *Inside Out*, and *Soul* — all Academy Award winners. *Gatto* is also the first Disney and Pixar feature-length animated film to star a cat. ## Our Take Title changes in different countries are nothing new, and in this case, the Japanese version of the name is actually better. “Nero of the Water City” gives you the character and the world in five words. That said, the more interesting story here is what the Japanese press release included that the US one didn’t. Pixar clearly gave Disney Japan additional context to work with — the emotional setup for Nero, the superstition angle, the worldbuilding comparisons to *Coco* and *Toy Story*. Whether that was a localization strategy or just a different editorial approach, the result is that Japanese audiences got a richer picture of what this film actually is on day one. We will take it either way. Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HKix2Y0aIAAA0jK-719x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HKix2Y0aIAAA0jK.jpg)## Frequently Asked Questions About Gatto’s Japan Title **What is Gatto called in Japan?** The Japanese title is “Nero of the Water City.” The original title in the United States is *GATTO*. **Why does Gatto have a different title in Japan?** Disney regularly adapts film titles for international markets based on language, trademark considerations, and local audience familiarity. *Zootopia* released as *Zootropolis* across much of Europe for similar reasons. **When does Gatto come out?** March 5, 2027 in the United States. Spring 2027 in Japan. **What did the Japanese press release reveal that the US one didn’t?** The Japanese announcement included details about Nero’s backstory as an outcast, the superstition surrounding black cats in Venice, the emotional journey the film promises, and specifics about Casarosa’s new hand-drawn-meets-3DCG visual style. **Who voices Nero in Gatto?** Mark Ruffalo. **Who voices Rocco in Gatto?** Laurence Fishburne. **Is Gatto the first Pixar movie with a cat as the main character?** Yes. It is the first Disney and Pixar feature-length animated film to star a cat. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Telemundo, which holds the Spanish-language broadcast rights for the 2026 World Cup alongside Peacock, is the presenting partner. Every match is viewable on exterior screens outside NBC Sports Grill and Brew and the Universal Legacy Store throughout the tournament. ![Universal CityWalk Is Hosting a FIFA World Cup Watch Party Through July 19](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Universal-CityWalk-Is-Hosting-a-FIFA-World-Cup-Watch-Party-Through-July-19-1600x900.jpg)## What’s Happening at the Watch Party The biggest draw for most guests will be the food. Six CityWalk venues have launched limited-time World Cup items, and the lineup is genuinely varied. NBC Sports Grill and Brew is serving the Red, White and Q, a shareable platter built around smoked brisket, Cajun turkey, serrano-cheddar sausage, pimento mac and cheese, fire-kissed Brussels sprouts, and orange blossom honey corn bread. It is the most ambitious item on the event menu and the one most worth building a meal around. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Poutine-Street-Dog.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Cannoli-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GOOOAALLLL.jpg)Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food has the Orale, a corn tortilla filled with machaca beef and jalapeno chimichurri and topped with poblano-queso-ranchero sauce. Hot Dog Hall of Fame added the Poutine Street Dog, a crispy all-beef hot dog dressed in potato sticks, cheese curds, beef gravy, and chives. Red Oven Pizza Bakery is offering a classic cannoli with ricotta, chocolate, maraschino cherries, and powdered sugar. Voodoo Doughnut has the GOOOAALLLL!, a raised shell doughnut with spicy mocha velvet topping and sweet vanilla icing. Bend the Bao is handling beverages with the Sakura Peach Cup, a citrus tea with cherry blossom boba, sweet cream foam, and peach blossom syrup. Outside the restaurants, Coca-Cola has a branded beverage truck in CityWalk selling five exclusive flavors: Golden Goal Punch, Hibiscus Strike, Midnight Match, All Eyes on Blue, and Final Whistle Fizz. A FIFA-themed Freestyle souvenir cup is available for purchase, and the truck includes augmented reality filters tied to the World Cup branding. The Doritos Loaded Pop-up kiosk is running an exclusive nachos menu with four options: Elote, Cheeseburger, Flamin’ Hot Buffalo, and Texas BBQ Nachos. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Doritos-Loaded-Pop-up.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Orale.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Red-White-Q.jpg)Two World Cup photo ops are set up at the CityWalk entrance with Telemundo branding. The Visa Winner Tunnel is a separate walkthrough installation built around FIFA’s visual identity, with a Visa card kiosk nearby offering exclusive FIFA merchandise while supplies last. On select match days, CityWalk is activating soccer freestyle jugglers, stilt walkers, and live DJs outside NBC Sports and the Legacy Store. ## A Note on Hot Dog Hall of Fame Worth flagging for longtime CityWalk regulars: [Hot Dog Hall of Fame is permanently closing at the end of July 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/universal-orlando-new-experiences-2026-2027/). The Poutine Street Dog is its last limited-time event item before the venue shuts down to make way for Fat One’s Hot Dogs and Italian Ice, the restaurant founded by NSYNC member Joey Fatone. If the Poutine Street Dog is on your list, the window for getting it runs through the end of the World Cup. The watch party runs through July 19, 2026. All specialty food and beverages are available at participating CityWalk venues while supplies last. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Universal CityWalk Is Hosting a [FIFA World Cup Watch Party](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/12/universal-citywalk-is-hosting-a-fifa-world-cup-watch-party-through-july-19/) Through July 19 ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Universal-Orlando-Resort-Announces-New-Experiences-for-2026-and-2027-Mythos-Horror-Make-Up-Show-1600x900.jpg)## Lost Continent and Mythos Restaurant Will Permanently Close The biggest news in this announcement for longtime Universal fans is the fate of Lost Continent at Universal Islands of Adventure. Universal confirmed that venues and experiences within Lost Continent will permanently close in phases over the coming months to make way for a new themed area. Mythos Restaurant, which has long been considered one of the best theme park restaurants in the country and has won numerous fan-voted awards, will close in 2027 as part of that process. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20201115_175310-1200x900.jpg)Universal has not yet revealed what the new themed area will be, promising additional details in the months ahead. Given the scale of the change and the permanent nature of the closures, this is a major land replacement on par with the transformation that brought The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the resort years ago. ## Horror Make-Up Show Gets a Reimagined Version This Year ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20250816_204616-1600x900.jpg)The Horror Make-Up Show at Universal Studios Florida will undergo a temporary closure beginning May 12, 2026. The updated show, opening later this year, will feature a mix of classic and modern horror properties along with new surprises while keeping the comedic tone that has defined the show for decades. This one is coming back, just with a fresh coat of horror. ## Thunder Falls Terrace Becomes a New Signature Restaurant in 2027 Thunder Falls Terrace at Universal Islands of Adventure will close this summer and transform into an all-new dining concept. Universal is positioning the rethemed location as the new signature full-service restaurant for Islands of Adventure, with a debut planned for 2027. Thunder Falls has been a casual counter-service staple near Jurassic World, so the upgrade to a full-service concept is a meaningful step up for dining in that park. ## Joey Fatone Is Opening a Hot Dog Restaurant at CityWalk ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/images-1.png)On a lighter note, Fat One’s Hot Dogs and Italian Ice is coming to Universal CityWalk. The restaurant is founded by NSYNC member Joey Fatone and his manager Joe Mulvihill and will feature creative hot dogs, Italian ices, and more. It will replace Hot Dog Hall of Fame, which closes in July to make way for the new venue. This is genuinely fun casting for a CityWalk spot. ## What Else Is Already Coming to Universal Orlando Today’s announcement joins previously confirmed additions including Five Guys and [Luke Combs’ Category 10](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/18/luke-combs-is-bringing-his-category-10-bar-to-universal-orlando-citywalk/ "Luke Combs Is Bringing His Category 10 Bar to Universal Orlando CityWalk") coming to CityWalk, and the all-new Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift high-speed roller coaster joining Universal Studios Florida in 2027. Universal has been moving at a pace unlike anything the resort has seen in years, and this latest round of changes makes clear that the transformation is still in full swing. Our Take: The Mythos closure is going to sting for a lot of Universal fans. It has been one of the most celebrated theme park restaurants in the world and losing it permanently is a real sacrifice. That said, what replaced the Dueling Dragons and Sindbad’s Stunt Spectacular was The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and what replaced Kongfrontation and Jaws was the resort that Universal is today. The question of what replaces Lost Continent is now the most interesting open question at Universal Orlando. We will be watching closely. What will replace Lost Continent? We hope for a new [**Pokémon-themed land**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/22/confirmed-pokemon-experience-coming-to-universal-studios-locations-worldwide/ "Confirmed: Pokémon ‘Experience’ Coming to Universal Studios Locations Worldwide")! Stay with Fantasy Land News for all Universal Orlando Resort coverage. Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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As a teenager she was cast in the 1948 musical comedy If You Knew Susie alongside Eddie Cantor and Joan Davis. Cantor decided the young actress needed a stage name, and Margaret Kerry was born. That film also featured a young Bobby Driscoll, who would later become the voice of Peter Pan for Disney. The connection between Tinker Bell and Peter Pan was already forming years before either of them knew it. ![Margaret Kerry, the Woman Behind Tinker Bell, Dies at 97](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Margaret-Kerry-the-Woman-Behind-Tinker-Bell-Dies-at-97-1600x813.jpg)When Walt Disney began production on Peter Pan, he needed a live-action reference model for his animators. The character of Tinker Bell presented a unique challenge: she was entirely pantomimed, communicating only through movement and expression, with no dialogue. Disney needed someone with the physical precision of a mime, the agility of a dancer, and the emotional expressiveness of an actor. Kerry had all three. She was filmed performing Tinker Bell’s scenes on a specially constructed set, and the animators used that footage as the foundation for one of the most iconic characters in Disney history. Her Disney connection ran deeper than most people know. If you have ever wondered what Tinker Bell might have sounded like if she could speak, the answer is in the film. Kerry voiced the red-haired mermaid in Peter Pan, giving her a small but distinct presence in the same film she helped bring to life without words. Tinker Bell went on to become the symbol of Disney magic itself. The character flies over the castle in the opening of Disney films, anchors the Disney+ logo, and has greeted guests at the parks for decades. Every time that silhouette traces across a screen, the starting point is Margaret Kerry on a studio set in the early 1950s, selling every gesture to a camera with no animation around her yet. **Our Take** There are a handful of people whose contributions to Disney history are so foundational that the company would look different without them, and Margaret Kerry is one of them. Tinker Bell is not just a character. She is the symbol Disney chose to represent wonder itself. The fact that a woman who started performing at age four and got her stage name from Eddie Cantor is the physical soul of that symbol is exactly the kind of Disney story that deserves to be told and remembered. She was 97. What a life. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Hotel guests can walk or take complimentary boat transportation directly to EPCOT to experience the new [Soarin’ Across America](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/walt-disney-world-swan-dolphin-summer-deals-2026/), which launched this summer in honor of the anniversary and takes guests over the Grand Canyon, iconic cityscapes, and other landmarks set to a new orchestration of the classic Soarin’ theme. [Swan and Dolphin](https://us.list-manage.com/m7BIQBNPVi3?e=9bd4e56397&c2id=ea7e70c20d742b285d8cfd43f4d6f17d) guests also get early theme park entry, which matters a lot for an attraction that will have significant wait times all weekend. The summer programming extends beyond July 4th. The resort is launching a Summer Concert Series running from July through the end of August, featuring live music, themed food trucks, and specialty cocktails. The concert series is open to hotel guests or non-guests who purchase a resort day pass. Full dates and the activity schedule are available in the Swan and Dolphin Sizzlin’ Summer guidebook at swandolphin.com. [Summer room deals start at 25% off](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/walt-disney-world-swan-dolphin-summer-deals-2026/) for Disney Annual Passholders, teachers, and Florida residents. Reservations are available at swandolphin.com or by calling 1-800-227-1500. The resort also has [its annual Food and Wine Classic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/walt-disney-world-swan-and-dolphin-announces-dates-for-17th-annual-food-wine-classic/) returning later in the year for guests planning ahead. **Our Take** July 4th at Disney World is going to be a worldwide moment this year. Disney is broadcasting the Magic Kingdom fireworks across its channels, and the crowds will match the occasion. What Swan and Dolphin does is take that energy and give you a place to actually exhale. The pool party, the live DJ, and the fireworks views from the resort make the whole weekend feel manageable instead of overwhelming. Add early park entry for Soarin’ Across America and complimentary boat service straight to EPCOT, and this is genuinely one of the best-positioned places to stay for July 4th weekend. The birthday cake is a nice touch too. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Causeway3_SwanAndDolphinFoodWineClassic-1200x800.jpg)For the latest Walt Disney World resort coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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[When the soundtrack was announced at the ATX TV Festival on May 31](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/31/the-way-home-official-soundtrack-announced/), the cast confirmed the album would drop June 12, with two additional songs held back until after the final two episodes of Season 4 air. Those holdbacks protect the story. The songs tied to Episodes 9 and 10 will be added to the album immediately after each episode airs on the Hallmark Channel. The series finale is June 21. ![The Way Home Soundtrack Is Now Streaming With Full 30-Track Tracklist Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Way-Home-Soundtrack-Is-Now-Streaming-—-Full-30-Track-Tracklist-1600x900.jpg)To find the album, search “Songs by Hallmark Channel” in your streaming service of choice. The album is listed under the Hallmark Channel artist profile on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/0pBxRspjIovjbGmHPmkTLZ). ## The Way Home Official Soundtrack: Complete Tracklist 1. The Letter — Hallmark Channel, Keith Power 2. Everything I Wanted (Alice Version) — Hallmark Channel, Sadie Laflamme-Snow 3. Baby One More Time — Hallmark Channel, Sadie Laflamme-Snow 4. Nick & Alice Theme — Hallmark Channel, Keith Power 5. You Learn — Hallmark Channel, Chyler Leigh 6. Basement Discovery — Hallmark Channel, Keith Power 7. Stars — Hallmark Channel, Keith Power 8. Superman — Hallmark Channel, Sadie Laflamme-Snow 9. Breathe — Hallmark Channel, Jordan Doww, Sadie Laflamme-Snow 10. Breathe Reprise — Hallmark Channel, Keith Power 11. Summer Breeze — Hallmark Channel, Jordan Doww, Sadie Laflamme-Snow 12. Waterloo — Hallmark Channel, Jordan Doww 13. Fare Thee Well — Hallmark Channel, Jordan Doww 14. Hands Across Time (Kat & Thomas Theme) — Hallmark Channel, Keith Power 15. By The Light of The Moon — Hallmark Channel, Sadie Laflamme-Snow 16. The White Witch Returns — Hallmark Channel, Keith Power 17. Elliot Meets Susanna — Hallmark Channel, Keith Power 18. Silver Springs — Hallmark Channel, Chyler Leigh, Evan Williams 19. Oh Very Young — Hallmark Channel, Jordan Doww 20. Finally Home — Hallmark Channel, Keith Power 21. Everything I Wanted (Teen Colton Version) — Hallmark Channel, Jordan Doww 22. I’ll See You in My Dreams — Hallmark Channel, Bianca Melchior 23. I Love My Baby (My Baby Loves Me) — Hallmark Channel, Bianca Melchior 24. Where The Water Meets the Sea — Hallmark Channel, Sadie Laflamme-Snow 25. Five Went In — Hallmark Channel, Sadie Laflamme-Snow 26. Tainted Love — Hallmark Channel, Bianca Melchior 27. Song For the Mira — Hallmark Channel, Jordan Doww 28. Tea for Two — Hallmark Channel, Bianca Melchior 29. Time After Time — Hallmark Channel, Evan Williams 30. Everything I Wanted (Front Porch Reprise) — Hallmark Channel, Jordan Doww Two additional tracks tied to Episodes 9 and 10 will be added after those episodes air. The series finale airs June 21, 2026, on Hallmark Channel. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-12-072708.png)](https://open.spotify.com/artist/0pBxRspjIovjbGmHPmkTLZ)The tracklist tells the full emotional story of Port Haven across all four seasons. Keith Power’s instrumental scores make up the backbone of the album, threading through the time periods the Landry family visits. The cast performances are the obvious draw for fans: Chyler Leigh’s cover of the Alanis Morissette track at Track 5 has been a fan-favorite since it aired, and the “Silver Springs” duet between Leigh and Evan Williams at Track 18 is one of the most-discussed musical moments of the final season. Jordan Doww appears on nine tracks in total, the most of any single performer. Bianca Melchior contributes four tracks, and the three versions of “Everything I Wanted” spanning Tracks 2, 21, and 30 show how the show used that song as a through-line for multiple characters across time. “Breathe” at Track 9 is the only track credited jointly to both Jordan Doww and Sadie Laflamme-Snow, with a standalone reprise of the score version following immediately at Track 10. “Summer Breeze” at Track 11 is the other Doww and Laflamme-Snow duet. “Five Went In” at Track 25 is an original by Laflamme-Snow that has not previously been discussed publicly and is likely tied to a Season 4 storyline. **Our Take** ![The Way Home Official Soundtrack Announced With 30+ Tracks — Dropping June 12, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Way-Home-Official-Soundtrack-Announced-With-30-Tracks-—-Dropping-June-12-2026-1.jpg)The Way Home Official Soundtrack Announced With 30+ Tracks — Dropping June 12, 2026This soundtrack is the right send-off for a show that always used music as storytelling rather than decoration. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) **Categories:** Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Hallmark Channel Soundtrack, The Way Home Soundtrack --- ### [The Way Home Official Soundtrack Announced With 30+ Tracks — Dropping June 12, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/31/the-way-home-official-soundtrack-announced/) **Published:** May 31, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** **Fans of Hallmark Channel’s hit time-travel drama *The Way Home* are getting the ultimate parting gift as the series wraps up its fourth and final season.** Cast members Chyler Leigh, Sadie Laflamme-Snow, and Evan Williams officially announced at the ATX TV Festival that an official series soundtrack is on the way, compiling the musical heart of the show across all four seasons. ***Updated June 12, 2026:*** The Way Home Soundtrack Is [Now Streaming With Full 30-Track Tracklist Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/12/the-way-home-soundtrack-now-streaming-full-tracklist/) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Way-Home-Official-Soundtrack-Announced-With-30-Tracks-—-Dropping-June-12-2026-1-1600x900.jpg)The Way Home official soundtrack drops June 12, 2026. The series finale airs June 21 on Hallmark Channel. For more coverage of *The Way Home* and everything on Hallmark Channel, visit our [Hallmark Channel guide at Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). According to [a report from Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/the-way-home-soundtrack-original-songs-1236762118/), the official playlist features more than 30 tracks encompassing original songs, era-spanning covers, and the sweeping instrumental scores that have defined the emotional landscape of Port Haven. ## What’s on the Soundtrack The soundtrack launches June 12, 2026 on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and all major streaming platforms. The playlist will debut with 30 tracks. Two original songs tied to the final two episodes — airing June 14 and June 21 — will be held back to avoid spoilers and added to streaming immediately after those episodes air. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/download-9.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/download-10.jpg)While the full tracklist remains under wraps until launch, Variety confirmed several key tracks fans can look forward to. The revealed songs include original compositions, nostalgic covers performed by the cast, and fan-favorite instrumental themes: - “Where This Water Meets the Sea” — original song performed by Sadie Laflamme-Snow (Alice) - “By the Light of the Moon” — original song performed by Sadie Laflamme-Snow (Alice) - “Everything I Wanted” — original song (multiple versions will appear on the soundtrack) - “You Learn” — Alanis Morissette cover performed by Chyler Leigh (Kat) - “Time After Time” — Cyndi Lauper cover performed by Evan Williams (Elliot) - “Summer Breeze” — cover performed as a duet by Jordan Doww and Sadie Laflamme-Snow - “Nick and Alice Theme” — the fan-requested instrumental composed by Keith Power, centered on the couple’s time-traveling romance ## The Creative Team Behind the Sound Crafting a sonic identity that feels authentic across the 1800s, the 1920s, the 1970s, the 1990s, and the present day required a massive collaborative effort. Original songs and scores were written by Maria Taylor, Alan Doyle, and composer Keith Power. The series’ carefully curated musical landscape was steered by music supervisors Jennifer Pyken and Ann Kline. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Way-Home-Official-Soundtrack-Announced-With-30-Tracks-—-Dropping-June-12-2026-1600x900.jpg)## Our Take The music of *The Way Home* has always done heavy lifting — from Alice strumming in the barn to covers that hit differently because of what we know about the characters singing them. An official soundtrack is the right send-off for a show that earned its emotional reputation honestly. The decision to hold back the final two songs until after their episodes air is exactly the kind of respectful restraint the fandom deserves. This one is going on repeat. **Related *The Way Home* Coverage at Fantasy Land News:** [The Pond Is Closing: Hallmark Announces *The Way Home* Will End With Season 4](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/12/the-pond-is-closing-hallmark-announces-the-way-home-will-end-with-season-4/) [New Trailer Drops for Fourth and Final Season of *The Way Home*](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/new-trailer-drops-for-fourth-and-final-season-of-the-way-home/) [Before the Pond Closes: Your Complete Guide to *The Way Home* Season 4](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/what-to-know-before-the-way-home-season-4/) Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). ## The Way Home Official Soundtrack Announced With 30+ Tracks — Dropping June 12, 2026 Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=The%20Way%20Home%20Official%20Soundtrack%20Announced%20With%2030%2B%20Tracks%20%E2%80%94%20Dropping%20June%2012%2C%202026&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=The%20Way%20Home%20Official%20Soundtrack%20Announced%20With%2030%2B%20Tracks%20%E2%80%94%20Dropping%20June%2012%2C%202026 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ba49759aa7d051442e0ac6f59d1b227e364f46d76c7b44115284319d044d801?s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Holly Gately Owner and Wrtiter Holly Gately is co-owner, writer, and business manager of Fantasy Land News. She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Theater chain versions of the Jaws shark bucket at AMC, Alamo Drafthouse, and Regal also sold out quickly, with some hitting eBay for $100 or more. The Fandango FanStore restock is the clearest shot fans have had at owning one at retail price since last summer. ![Sold-Out Jaws 50th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket Back in Stock at Fandango FanStore](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jaws-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)The [Jaws Popcorn Bucket](https://store.fandango.com/products/jaws-popcorn-bucket) is a bright, bold shark-shaped design made from food-grade BPA-free, PVC-free silicone that is heat-resistant up to 230 degrees Celsius. It is reusable, easy to clean, and built to last well beyond movie night. The design leans into the iconic Jaws shark imagery and works just as well as a collectible display piece as it does for actual popcorn, cereal, chips, or candy. Fandango prices it at **$34.99** and it is available now at the [Fandango FanStore Jaws collection](https://store.fandango.com/collections/jaws). For more on the full world of movie theater collectibles, check out our guide to [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The event runs from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on each date and is presented as part of Membership Magic. If you’re into Disney Pins, the [Disney A-Z Pin event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/11/disney-a-2-z-pin-event-2026/ "Disney A-2-Z Pin Event 2026: Full Pin Lineup, Packages, and How to Register") 2026 is coming, and registration opens later this week. ![DVC Members Can Attend Exclusive Fourth of July Party Tied to America's 250th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DVC-Members-Can-Attend-Exclusive-Fourth-of-July-Party-Tied-to-Americas-250th-Anniversary-1600x800.jpg)Themed around “Disney Celebrates America” and the nation’s 250th anniversary, the party includes a treat and character meet-and-greets for eligible Members and their guests. To attend, Members must hold eligible Membership Extras benefits and have a qualifying reservation at a Disney-owned-and-operated Walt Disney World Resort hotel or Disney’s Vero Beach Resort on the event date. Each Membership can attend only one of the two dates, and Members may bring up to four guests per Membership Card, or the number of guests on their resort reservation, whichever is smaller. The event is held inside Atlantic Dance Hall, and Disney is encouraging guests to use Walt Disney World Resort transportation to get there, as no resort parking is available for this event. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Resorts, Disney Vacation Club, Walt Disney World **Tags:** DVC Members Can Attend Exclusive Fourth of July Party Tied to America's 250th Anniversary --- ### [Disney A-2-Z Pin Event 2026: Full Pin Lineup, Packages, and How to Register](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/11/disney-a-2-z-pin-event-2026/) **Published:** June 11, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **The Disney A-2-Z Pin Trading Event returns September 5, 2026 at [ESPN Wide World of Sports](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/espn8-the-ocho-returns-wide-world-of-sports-august-7-2026/ "ESPN8 The Ocho Returns to Walt Disney World on August 7 for Its 10th Anniversary") AdventHealth Arena in Kissimmee, Florida — and Disney has now revealed the full pin catalog for the 26th annual Disney Pin Celebration.** The event runs from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with early check-in and additional activities beginning September 4. Registration opens next week through a virtual queue on the official **[Walt Disney World Merchandise Events page](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/events-tours/shopping-events/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSX8i1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvQXYxRTJ3RE1DQXJsNXFXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHo6PwHDozP2HDA0wjFb-BXjAEUb5Qbi3ntlFgF8T7ASkoJRoJYcn_I7sudl7_aem_msNASMBbqmZGMEjTyanhYQ)**. Here is everything you need to know about the pins, the packages, and how to get in. ![Disney A-2-Z Pin Event 2026: Full Pin Lineup, Packages, and How to Register](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disney-A-2-Z-Pin-Event-2026_-Full-Pin-Lineup-Packages-and-How-to-Register-1600x900.jpg)**The Pin Lineup**: This year’s catalog spans 52 items across a wide range of collections, price points, and edition sizes. Here is a breakdown of what Disney has revealed. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155031.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155031.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155047.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155047.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155058.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155058.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155112.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155112.png)Item 1 is the Film Storybooks vending machine mystery set, designed by Jason Peltz. It features 12 miniature storybook-style pins covering films including Mulan, Encanto, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Aladdin, Moana, Winnie the Pooh, and 101 Dalmatians. Beauty and the Beast and Sleeping Beauty are the two chaser pins. Each vending machine capsule costs $20 and contains one randomly selected pin. Edition size is 500 for standard pins and 250 for chasers. Items 2 through 6 are the “Once Upon a Time…” collection, priced at $27.99 each with an edition size of 750. Designed by Kate Dykstra and Jason Peltz, this series features sculpted metal and translucent fill pins spotlighting iconic storytellers including a Star Wars scroll, Mickey Mouse, Kronk and Yzma from The Emperor’s New Groove, Moana’s rooster Heihei, and the Muses from Hercules. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155131.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155131.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155144.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155144.png)Items 7 through 32 make up the Disney Alphabet Collection, a massive A-to-Z letter series priced at $29.99 each with edition sizes of 650. Each pin features a Disney character matched to a letter of the alphabet with pin-on-pin construction and a variety of fills including marble, glitter, pearlized, translucent, stained glass, and glow in the dark. Highlights include the Aristocats for A, Beauty and the Beast for B, Cinderella for C, Encanto for E, Genie for G, Hades and friends for H, Jack Skellington for J, The Lion King for M and N, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit for O, Pinocchio for P, Queen of Hearts for Q, R2-D2 for R, Stitch for S, Tigger for T, WALL-E for W, Yzma for Y, and Zurg for Z with a glow in the dark finish. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155204.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155204.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155301.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155301.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155316.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155316.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155330.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155330.png)Item 33 is the Alphabet Block Mystery Set, designed by Kate Dykstra at $34.99. Six block-shaped pins connect to form a 3D cube. The set covers all 26 letters plus special pins for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney A-2-Z, and Disney Pins. Mystery boxes include two randomly selected pins. Edition size is listed as limited release. Items 34 through 36 are the ABC’s mini jumbo pins at $49.99 each with an edition size of 600. Designed by Jes Willis, each oversized pin shows a bold letter filled with character portraits of Disney characters whose names begin with that letter. The A pin features Ariel, Aladdin, and more; B features characters including Basil of Baker Street; and C includes Cinderella, the Cheshire Cat, and others. Items 37 through 40 are the Park Storybooks collection at $69.99 each with an edition size of 550. These hinged book pins open to reveal scenes from each Walt Disney World park. Item 37 is Magic Kingdom with Mickey and Space Mountain; item 38 is EPCOT with Mickey, Figment, and the Orange Bird; item 39 is Hollywood Studios with Mickey, Maleficent, and the Millennium Falcon; and item 40 is Animal Kingdom with Mickey on safari and a giraffe. Each features sculpted metal, a sliding character, and marble fill. Items 41 through 43 are the Disney Pop-up Books collection at $79.99 each with an edition size of 500. Designed by Pati Pereira and Maria Stuckey, these hinged pins open like a storybook to reveal a dimensional scene. Item 41 is Lady and the Tramp, item 42 is Brother Bear, and item 43 is Sleeping Beauty. Each features hinged characters, a ribbon bookmark, a foldable easel base, and marble fill. Item 44 is the Mickey’s of Glendale Box Set, a collaboration with Disney’s internal design studio priced at $99.99 with an edition size of 500. Designed by Joshua Dunbar, the set spells out “PINS” using Disney characters as each letter — Pooh, characters from The Haunted Mansion, Nick Wilde, Sorcerer Mickey, and a broom from Fantasia. Features include marble fill, translucent fill, stained glass, and glitter fill. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155339.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155339.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155346.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155346.png)Item 45 is the A-Z Jumbo Pin at $125 with an edition size of 400. Designed by Jes Willis, this large 5-inch pin spells out A-Z in glitter fill with dozens of Disney characters packed into each letter. Items 46 through 48 are the Pin-Cyclopedia collections, each styled as a reference book set with pins that include mini encyclopedic cards with character trivia. Item 46 is Pin-Cyclopedia: Villains at $150 with an edition size of 350, featuring Maleficent, Scar, Hades’ minions, the Evil Queen, and others. Item 47 is Pin-Cyclopedia: Sidekicks at $150 with an edition size of 350, featuring Sebastian, Flounder, Thumper, Pegasus, Zazu, and Meeko. Item 48 is Pin-Cyclopedia: Attractions at $150 with an edition size of 350, featuring Journey Into Imagination, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, Dumbo, the Enchanted Tiki Room, and Disney FastPass history. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155402.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155402.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155419.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155419.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155433.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155433.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155444.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155444.png)Item 49 is Illuminated Musical Moments at $175 with an edition size of 300. Designed by Jes Willis and created in collaboration with the winner of the 2025 Guest Design Experience, this set captures iconic animated musical scenes with marble fill and pin-on-pin construction. The packaging includes a light-up box that reveals a silhouette of Sorcerer Mickey conducting. Pins feature Alice in Wonderland, The Emperor’s New Groove, The Little Mermaid, Moana, and a large Mickey as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice centerpiece. Item 50 is the Pin Bookshelf at $199 with an edition size of 350. This 3D sculpted wood frame set by Jes Willis displays multiple pins, including Pongo from 101 Dalmatians, Chicken Little, Tinker Bell, Piglet, Pascal from Tangled, and Jiminy Cricket among others. The frame measures 10 inches wide by 9 inches tall. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155454.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155454.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155501.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155501.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155507.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-155507.png)Item 51 is the Pin Trader Frame at $225 with an edition size of 250. Designed by Jes Willis, this 17-inch wide custom frame set spells out “PIN TRADER” using Disney character-inspired letters, each shaped around a different character costume or silhouette. Item 52 is the Character Corkboard at $250 with an edition size of 200. Designed by Jason Peltz and Pati Pereira, this set includes 11 pins mounted on a custom 13.2-inch by 9.5-inch cork board. Each pin features a Disney character alongside the words “Believe, Magic, Dream” translated into a different world language, celebrating Disney’s global reach. **[Check out the full guide here](https://www.eventswithdisney.com/accounts/register123/subaccount/merchandise/merchwdw/events/wdwpincel2026web/A2Z_Catalog_Final.pdf)**! **The Packages**: Two packages are available and every attendee must hold one. The Happily Ever After Package is $179 per guest. It covers event admission on September 5, trading area access during check-in on September 4, the opportunity to participate in the pre-event Random Selection Process to purchase limited edition pins, trading activities with Disney and fellow guests, pin artist signings, one pin vending machine transaction, and access to the On-Site RSP. Included commemorative gifts are valued at approximately $100 and include a Welcome Pin with pin-on-pin and marble fill, a Goodbye Pin with pin-on-pin and marble fill, an event lanyard with credential and PVC dangle, and a reusable event tote bag. The Dreams Come True Package is $299 per guest and includes everything above plus two pin vending machine transactions instead of one, RSP preferences processed before Happily Ever After guests in every round, exclusive early admission at 12:30 PM on September 5, one and a half hours of early access to event offerings on September 4 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, and commemorative gifts valued at approximately $175. The Dreams Come True package adds an exclusive gift pin featuring woven ribbon, sculpted metal, and glitter. Up to two packages may be purchased per transaction. You must have the full name and email address of every guest at checkout. **Once Upon a Brunch Add-On**: An optional brunch add-on is available to guests with either package for $119 per guest plus tax. It includes a private brunch on September 4 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at ESPN Wide World of Sports, a limited edition commemorative gift pin, a Pin Artist Mix and Mingle, and 30 minutes of early event access on September 5. This add-on is sold through its own separate RSP — Dreams Come True guests do not receive priority. You will be notified by email if you are confirmed. **How Registration Works**: Registration opens through the official Walt Disney World Merchandise Events page using a virtual queue. A waiting room opens one hour before registration goes live. Joining early does not improve your spot — when registration opens, all waiting room guests are randomized. Guests who enter after that point are placed in order of arrival. Once it is your turn, you have 10 minutes to complete registration, with five minutes per page before the form times out. After purchase, each guest receives an email to finalize their registration within 72 hours using their own MyDisney account. Tips before you register: use Google Chrome, Safari desktop, or Microsoft Edge; turn off auto-fill; avoid multiple browser tabs; keep JavaScript enabled; and do not log into your MyDisney account until after you click the official link. Do not use registration links from social media. Guests must be 18 or older to purchase. Children 3 and older need a ticket. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a guest 14 or older with their own package. **About the RSP**: The RSP runs in this order: Dreams Come True RSP 1, then Happily Ever After RSP 1, then Dreams Come True RSP 2, then Happily Ever After RSP 2, and so on through a minimum of three rounds. You rank items by number on your preference sheet. You can request up to one of the same item per round, for a maximum of three total. Preferences can be updated until July 25, after which they are locked. Each guest submits their own separate preference sheet. For full details and to register when the link goes live, visit the official **[Walt Disney World Merchandise Events](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/events-tours/shopping-events/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSX8i1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvQXYxRTJ3RE1DQXJsNXFXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHo6PwHDozP2HDA0wjFb-BXjAEUb5Qbi3ntlFgF8T7ASkoJRoJYcn_I7sudl7_aem_msNASMBbqmZGMEjTyanhYQ)** page. Stay with [Fantasy Land News](http://www.fantasylandnews.com) at fantasylandnews.com for updates as registration opens and the event approaches. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/A2Z_FAC_PACKAGE-INFO_final_Page_01-695x900.jpg)**What is the Disney A-2-Z Pin Trading Event?** The Disney A-2-Z Pin Trading Event is an annual Disney pin collector event. The 2026 edition is the 26th annual Disney Pin Celebration, taking place September 5, 2026 at ESPN Wide World of Sports AdventHealth Arena in Kissimmee, Florida from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM. **How many pins are available at the Disney A-2-Z Pin Event?** The 2026 catalog includes 52 items spanning collections from $20 vending machine mystery pins up to the $250 Character Corkboard set. The Disney Alphabet Collection alone covers all 26 letters at $29.99 each with edition sizes of 650. Higher-end sets like the Illuminated Musical Moments and Pin Bookshelf have smaller edition sizes of 300 and 350 respectively. **How much do packages cost for the Disney A-2-Z Pin Event?** The Happily Ever After Package is $179 per guest. The Dreams Come True Package is $299 per guest. An optional Once Upon a Brunch add-on is available for $119 per guest plus tax. **What is the RSP at the Disney A-2-Z Pin Event?** The RSP is the Random Selection Process, a computer program Disney uses to confirm limited edition pin purchases before the event. Guests rank their preferences by item number, and the system works through those in randomized order. A minimum of three rounds will be run. Dreams Come True package RSPs run before Happily Ever After RSPs in every round. Preferences can be changed until July 25. **How do I register for the Disney A-2-Z Pin Event?** Registration opens through the official Walt Disney World Merchandise Events page using a virtual queue. A waiting room opens one hour before registration goes live. Have the full name and email address for every guest ready before you click the link. **What are the age requirements for the Disney A-2-Z Pin Event?** Guests must be 18 or older to purchase tickets online. Children 3 and older require an event package. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a guest 14 or older who also holds a package. Children 0 to 2 do not need a ticket. **Is parking free at ESPN Wide World of Sports for the Disney A-2-Z Pin Event?** Yes. Parking is free. Disney does not provide transportation to the event. The venue address is 700 S. Victory Way, Kissimmee, FL 34747. **When is the RSP preference sheet deadline for the Disney A-2-Z Pin Event?** You can make changes to your RSP preference sheet until July 25, 2026. After that date, preferences are locked and cannot be changed. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Walt Disney World **Tags:** Disney A to Z Pin Event 2026, Disney A-2-Z Pin Event 2026, Disney Pins 2026 --- ### [Disney and Pixar's Gatto Gets First Teaser Trailer — Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne Join Cast](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/11/disney-pixar-gatto-trailer-mark-ruffalo-laurence-fishburne/) **Published:** June 11, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **The wait is over! The first teaser trailer for Disney and Pixar’s “Gatto” has officially dropped, and it brings with it two major cast announcements: Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne are joining the film, arriving in theaters on March 5, 2027.** Gatto Trailer can be seen below, or check it out when you go see [Toy Story 5 in theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-tickets-on-sale/ "Toy Story 5 Tickets Are On Sale Now — IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX and Every Format Confirmed")! Check out all the popcorn buckets coming for Toy Story 5. ![Disney and Pixar's Gatto Gets First Teaser Trailer — Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne Join Cast](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Disney--Pixar-_Gatto_-Just-Announced-Coming-in-2027-1574x900.jpg)**What’s in the Gatto Teaser Trailer** The “Ciao Gatto” teaser centers on a sharp, funny interrogation scene featuring the film’s two newly announced characters. Ruffalo voices Nero, the scrappy black cat at the heart of the story. Fishburne voices Rocco, the ruthless feline mob boss who holds Nero’s debt. The dynamic between the two comes through immediately, even in this brief tease. **The Cast** Mark Ruffalo — known for “Poor Things,” “The Avengers,” “Spotlight,” and “Foxcatcher” — brings Nero to life. Laurence Fishburne — iconic from “The Matrix” trilogy, “Boyz n the Hood,” and “What’s Love Got to Do with It” — plays the villainous Rocco. It’s a pairing that feels Pixar: unexpected on paper, unmistakably, immediately right once you hear it. **The Story** Set in Venice, Italy, “[Gatto](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/13/disney-pixar-gatto-just-announced-coming-in-2027/ "Disney • Pixar “Gatto” Just Announced! Coming in 2027")” follows Nero, a black cat who has spent years navigating the canal-ridden, superstition-soaked city. Despite his mastery of street life, Nero begins to question whether he’s lived the right lives. Indebted to Rocco’s feline mob operation, he finds himself forced into a surprising and unlikely friendship — one that may finally give him a sense of purpose. Unless Venice gets the better of him first. We covered the original announcement of “Gatto” last June when it debuted at Annecy, where it earned one of the most enthusiastic crowd reactions of the festival. The film comes from director Enrico Casarosa, who previously brought us “Luca,” so the Italian setting and deeply personal emotional storytelling make complete sense for where this film is heading. **Our Take** This teaser does exactly what a great Pixar first-look should do: it makes you laugh, it gives you just enough to understand the world, and it leaves you wanting the whole movie right now. Ruffalo and Fishburne are genuinely inspired casting. Nero sounds like a character Ruffalo was born to play — world-weary but secretly soft. And Fishburne as a mob boss cat? That’s the kind of Pixar swing that becomes legendary. 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The limited-time smoothie blends mango, pineapple, and guava and is available at participating locations nationwide starting today, June 10, through Tuesday, July 28, 2026.** Each purchase includes a collectible sticker pack inspired by Moana’s journey. There are three different packs, each with five stickers, available while supplies last. ![Tropical Smoothie Cafe Launches How Far You'll Mango Smoothie for Disney's Live-Action Moana](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tropical-Smoothie-Moana-1600x900.jpg)The smoothie comes in a 24 oz. regular size and a 12 oz. kids’ size. The sticker packs are a giveaway with purchase, not a separate buy, so the collectible angle is built into every visit. This marks the second year of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s partnership with Disney following the ‘Ohana Breeze Smoothie tied to the live-action *Lilo & Stitch* in 2025. “*Moana* celebrates adventures and discovery, and we want guests to experience that same feeling when they step into our cafes,” said Deborah von Kutzleben, chief marketing officer, **[Tropical Smoothie Café, LLC](https://www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com/)**. “Blending sunny tropical flavors like mango and guava, the How Far You’ll Mango Smoothie is a delicious way to bring a little movie magic to summer.” If you are planning a theater run for the July 10 opening, tickets are already on sale and there is a full lineup of collectible popcorn buckets across AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and Marcus. We have the [ticket details and new trailer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/disneys-live-action-moana-tickets-now-on-sale-as-new-trailer-drops/) and [every confirmed Moana popcorn bucket by chain](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/moana-live-action-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/) covered at Fantasy Land News. **Our Take:** The smoothie itself sounds genuinely good for summer, and the free sticker pack is the kind of low-stakes collectible that works well for families. Where Tropical Smoothie Cafe earns points here is in the kids’ size — it is not just a promotional vehicle aimed at adults, it is built for the actual audience going to see this movie. The tie-in feels earned rather than slapped on. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Lagaʻaia stars as Moana, Johnson returns as the demigod Maui, Rena Owen plays Gramma Tala, John Tui plays Chief Tui, and Frankie Adams plays Moana’s mother Sina. The film follows Moana as she answers the Ocean’s call and voyages beyond the reef of Motunui for the first time, with Maui alongside her on a journey to restore prosperity to her people. Thomas Kail, the Emmy and Tony Award-winning director of Hamilton, directs. The film is produced by Dwayne Johnson, Beau Flynn, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, with Auliʻi Cravalho — who voiced Moana in both animated films — serving as executive producer. Original songs are by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi, and Mark Mancina, with an original score by Mancina. Disney’s live-action Moana opens exclusively in theaters July 10, 2026. If you are already planning your opening weekend, the full chain-by-chain breakdown of Moana live-action popcorn buckets and theater collectibles — including the Cinemark North America exclusive LED bucket, the Regal wave bucket, and the AMC glow-in-the-dark Heart of Te Fiti bag charm. See it all at our [Moana live-action popcorn buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/moana-live-action-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/ "Moana Live-Action Popcorn Buckets Revealed: AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and More"). Tickets are now on sale at your favorite theater or online at [Fandango](https://www.fandango.com/moana-2026-243429/movie-overview). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The film won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and held the top spot at the domestic box office for five consecutive weeks. ![Avatar: Fire and Ash Arrives on Disney+ June 24 After $1.48 Billion Box Office Run](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Avatar_-Fire-and-Ash-Arrives-on-Disney-June-24-After-1.48-Billion-Box-Office-Run-1600x900.jpg)The film picks up with Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) living among the Metkayina Clan in the reefs of Pandora. Still processing the death of a family member at the hands of the RDA, the Sullys set out to protect another loved one — but their journey is interrupted by the Mangkwan Clan, known as the Ash People, who hold Eywa responsible for the volcanic destruction of their home. The Wind Traders, the Tlalim Clan, help guide them along the way. The cast includes Worthington, Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, Kate Winslet, David Thewlis, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, and Britain Dalton, among others. Cameron directed and co-wrote the screenplay alongside Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. When Fire and Ash hit theaters, FLN covered the full collectible rollout, including the [theatrical popcorn buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/18/avatar-fire-ash-popcorn-buckets-announced-as-tickets-go-on-sale/ "Avatar: Fire & Ash Popcorn Buckets Announced as Tickets Go On-Sale") and the film’s box office run. The film became one of three Disney titles to cross [$1 billion worldwide in 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/04/disney-claims-third-1b-hit-of-2025-in-avatar-fire-ash/ "Disney Claims Third $1B Hit of 2025 in Avatar: Fire & Ash"). Avatar: Fire and Ash joins the full **[Avatar Collection on Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/page-12aa4170-90ba-46e0-a074-6269631a8fc1)**, where the original film and Avatar: The Way of Water are already streaming alongside the documentary Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films. For the latest Disney+ news and Disney entertainment coverage, visit Fantasy Land News. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Fans will remember that back in October 2025, Fantasy Land News [broke the news that Disney+ was ending its relationship with Doctor Who](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/29/doctor-who-fans-wake-up-to-coal-in-their-stockings-disney-ends-relationship-and-no-christmas-episode-2025/), with the BBC confirming there would be no Christmas episode in 2025. The BBC promised a Christmas special in 2026 with Russell T Davies returning to write it, and fans held onto that as a sign the show was still on solid ground. ![Months After Losing Disney+, Doctor Who's Entire Future Is Now Up for Grabs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BBC-Doctor-Who-Christmas-Holiday-Special-2025-2026-1600x900.jpg)Months After Losing Disney+, Doctor Who’s Entire Future Is Now Up for GrabsBoth of those hopes are now off the table. In a statement published June 10, 2026, the BBC, Russell T Davies, and production company Bad Wolf collectively confirmed the 2026 Christmas special would not move forward. And more significantly, the BBC has announced it will put Doctor Who out to competitive tender this year — meaning the show’s next production and streaming home is completely unresolved. So what exactly is a “competitive tender”? In plain terms, it means the BBC is legally required by its Charter and Agreement to open Doctor Who up to outside bids. Streaming platforms, production companies, or a combination of both can compete for the right to make and distribute the next phase of the show. Think of it like a job posting for one of the most iconic television franchises in history. The BBC retains all intellectual property in Doctor Who regardless of who wins, and BBC Studios will continue to handle global distribution and licensing — but who actually produces and streams the show next is now an open question. Disney+ held that streaming role for two seasons, bringing the show to a global audience in a way it hadn’t seen before. Who steps in next — whether that’s Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock, or someone else entirely — is anyone’s guess until the tender process concludes. The BBC was clear that this is about setting the show up for the long term. Rather than bridge the gap with a one-off Christmas special, they are choosing to focus on finding the right partner and the right setup to bring the TARDIS back properly. The CBeebies animated Doctor Who series previously announced remains in production and is not affected by today’s news. It has been a rough stretch for Doctor Who fans. From the Disney+ exit in October to a cancelled Christmas special to an open bidding process that leaves the show’s entire future unresolved, this is a franchise in real transition. The BBC insists the Doctor is not going anywhere, and the tender process itself is evidence of that commitment — but for fans, the wait just got longer and the destination less certain. Details of the tender will be announced in due course. Fantasy Land News will continue to follow the story. For more entertainment coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com/entertainment](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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We are including the full video in this article. The moment has quickly become the defining image of the premiere night — a 14-time GRAMMY Award winner and a two-time Academy Award winner sharing a stage for one of the most beloved songs in Pixar history. Swift wrote and produced “[I Knew It, I Knew You](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/05/taylor-swifts-toy-story-5-song-i-knew-it-i-knew-you-now-streaming/ "Taylor Swift’s Toy Story 5 Song “I Knew It, I Knew You” Now Streaming")” alongside Jack Antonoff, and it is featured in Toy Story 5 as an original song contribution. Newman, a seven-time GRAMMY and two-time Oscar winner, returns to score his fifth Toy Story feature film — a run that now stretches back more than 30 years to the original 1995 release. The premiere brought out the full voice cast, including Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Joan Cusack (Jessie), Conan O’Brien, Greta Lee, Craig Robinson, Tony Hale, and director Andrew Stanton alongside co-director Kenna Harris and producer Lindsey Collins. Pete Docter, Pixar’s chief creative officer, attended as executive producer. In the film, Woody, Buzz, and Jessie find their world disrupted by Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee), a new tablet device with strong opinions about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Stanton and Harris co-wrote the screenplay from a story by Stanton. The premise — Toys vs. Tech — is the franchise’s sharpest high-concept hook since the Sunnyside Daycare arc in Toy Story 3. 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If you are planning your opening weekend, the complete chain-by-chain breakdown of [Toy Story 5 popcorn buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/ "Toy Story 5 Popcorn Buckets 2026: Every Theater Chain Collectible") and theater collectibles — including the Regal Buzz Lightyear bucket with retractable wings, the Cinemark Woody Hat tin, and the [Bullseye bucket coming to Disney Parks](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/08/bullseye-popcorn-bucket-disneyland-walt-disney-world/ "The Bullseye Popcorn Bucket Is the Best Toy Story 5 Collectible Coming to the US") — is at Fantasy Land News. You can also browse every movie theater popcorn bucket releasing this summer at our Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/KM_10804_vp713pCo-603x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/KM_10804_vp713pCo-scaled.jpg)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 09: (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/KM_11572_JBpp11tA-705x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/KM_11572_JBpp11tA-scaled.jpg)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 09: (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)## Taylor Swift and Randy Newman Duet at Toy Story 5 Los Angeles Premiere > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZZVB6uTCXT/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Taylor%20Swift%20Performs%20%22I%20Knew%20It%2C%20I%20Knew%20You%22%20Live%20at%20Toy%20Story%205%20World%20Premiere&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Taylor%20Swift%20Performs%20%22I%20Knew%20It%2C%20I%20Knew%20You%22%20Live%20at%20Toy%20Story%205%20World%20Premiere "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The caption read: “Have a championship-level hunger for the best wrestling on the planet? Get your popcorn ready for a Summer Blockbuster when #AEWDynamite is LIVE, WEDNESDAY at 8/7c on TBS and HBO Max.” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AEW-Teases-Limited-Edition-World-Champion-Popcorn-Bucket-for-Summer-Blockbuster-1600x900.jpg)What AEW has not said is where to buy it, when it goes on sale, or whether it will be available at the venue in Cincinnati, through ShopAEW, or anywhere else. As of now, this reads as a promotional tease tied to tonight’s live Dynamite broadcast rather than a confirmed product launch. AEW Dynamite: Summer Blockbuster airs tonight, Wednesday, June 10, live from The Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio at 8/7c on TBS and HBO Max. **Our Take:** The belt-as-bucket concept is genuinely great. Championship belt popcorn containers have a proven collector market, and AEW’s fanbase skews exactly toward the kind of person who would display this on a shelf. The “Limited Edition” stamp on the tease graphic suggests this is real and not just a hype graphic, but until AEW confirms where and how fans can actually get one, I’m holding cautious optimism. If this lands at venues or ShopAEW, it’s going to move fast. We’ll update this article the moment more details are announced. Fantasy Land News will update this story as more information becomes available. For the latest on movie theater collectibles, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/721041589_1428518862644493_3187902830227857200_n-720x900.jpg)## AEW Teases Limited Edition World Champion Popcorn Bucket for Summer Blockbuster Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=AEW%20Teases%20Limited%20Edition%20World%20Champion%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20for%20Summer%20Blockbuster&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=AEW%20Teases%20Limited%20Edition%20World%20Champion%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20for%20Summer%20Blockbuster "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The reveal landed near the end of the showcase and sent fans into a frenzy. The new footage showed Sora in a grittier, more realistic setting than the franchise has ever attempted, with large-scale Kaiju-style battles raging through the rain-soaked streets of a modern urban environment that looks strikingly like Tokyo’s Shibuya district. No release date was announced. You can watch the video below. ![Kingdom Hearts 4 Gets New Gameplay Trailer at Nintendo Direct June 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kingdom-Hearts-4-Gets-New-Gameplay-Trailer-at-Nintendo-Direct-June-2026-1600x828.jpg)Square Enix also confirmed that native Switch 2 collections of the earlier Kingdom Hearts titles are coming to the platform, replacing the cloud-only versions that launched on the original Switch in 2022. Players who own the Switch versions will be able to transfer their save data. A free demo of Kingdom Hearts III focused on its [Toy Story world](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/02/toy-story-retro-roundup-toy-story-3-complete-edition-atari/ "Atari Announces Toy Story: Retro Roundup! and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition Double Pack") is available on the Nintendo eShop today. The [Kingdom Hearts](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/06/disney-just-dropped-a-rare-new-kingdom-hearts-collection/ "Disney Just Dropped a Rare New Kingdom Hearts Collection") IV announcement had been rumored for months, with the eShop demos for the older collections quietly disappearing from the storefront in recent weeks, fueling speculation that a major announcement was imminent. Today confirmed it. **Our Take** Kingdom Hearts IV looks like nothing else in the franchise, and that is both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. The Shibuya setting and Kaiju-scale battles are a sharp tonal departure from the colorful Disney worlds fans have loved for two decades. But Sora is still Sora, Donald and Goofy are still along for the ride, and the combat looks like it carries the kinetic energy the series is known for. The Switch 2 at-launch confirmation is a genuine statement of intent from Square Enix, and after years of near-silence on this game, seeing real gameplay is a relief. This one is going to be worth watching closely. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260609_1052210-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260609_105232-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260609_105236-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260609_105218-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260609_105212-1600x900.jpg)## Kingdom Hearts 4 Gets New Gameplay Trailer at Nintendo Direct June 2026 > KINGDOM HEARTS IV is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and will be available day and date at launch! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Rocket, voiced by Trevor Devall, and Groot, voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson, return to the franchise and will appear multiple times throughout the season. Mr. Fantastic joins the mix voiced by Mario Lopez, using his stretching powers and Fantastic Four-level ingenuity to help Team Spidey take on the baddies. Silk, voiced by Avelyn Choi, swings in with ricochet webs as another new ally. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Marvels-Spidey-and-His-Amazing-Friends-Season-5-Premieres-July-13-With-Rocket-Groot-Mr.-Fantastic-1600x900.jpg)Season 5 also introduces Symbie, an adorably chaotic symbiote villain who will give Team Spidey plenty of trouble. Symbie made his first appearance in the “Meet Symbie” short released on Disney Jr.’s YouTube channel on May 1, tied to the new Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends #1 CGD 2026 comic book. Nine additional “Meet Spidey and His Amazing Friends” shorts are now available on Disney Channel and Disney Jr., with a Disney+ premiere coming tomorrow. They will also roll out on the Disney Jr. and Marvel HQ YouTube channels. The series has earned its place as one of Disney Jr.’s most important properties. In 2025 it crossed 1 billion hours streamed on Disney+ globally and ranked as the number two most-watched streaming series for kids and boys ages 2 to 5, trailing only Bluey. On the toy side, it was the third-best-selling preschool toy license globally in 2025 per Circana. A new Rescue-Webs toy lineup, including a Symbie Factory Playset from Hasbro, is coming to major retailers later this summer. Fantasy Land News covered the Season 4 guest cast additions including Captain America and Jeff the Land Shark, and the Avengers team-up special on Disney Jr. Both are worth revisiting as context for how the show has built its Marvel universe year over year. Read our Season 4 coverage [here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/29/capt-america-jeff-the-land-shark-coming-to-new-season-of-marvels-spidey-and-his-amazing-friends-on-disney-jr-and-disney/) and our Avengers team-up special coverage [here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/02/disney-jr-assembles-avengers-for-marvels-spidey-and-iron-man-avengers-team-up-special/). All four previous seasons are streaming now on **[Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-cc992c16-e126-4a2b-a039-0b1e7106b727)**. Our Take: Mario Lopez as Mr. Fantastic is an inspired choice — he has the energy for it. Symbie as a villain for a preschool audience is a clever way to introduce the symbiote concept without going full Venom, and the Rescue-Webs arc gives the show a clear seasonal identity beyond just superhero team-ups. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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European distributor Piece of Magic Entertainment reported $12.7 million across approximately 3,000 screens in 38 markets, with the film ranking first on opening day in the UK, France, Benelux, Spain, and Poland. ![The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act Opens to $36.6M Worldwide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Amazing-Digital-Circus-Is-Coming-to-U.S.-Theaters-for-Its-Series-Finale-June-4-7-1600x900.jpg)The Amazing Digital Circus Is Coming to U.S. Theaters for Its Series Finale June 4-7Key international markets delivered standout individual results as well. The UK and Ireland grossed $3.5 million from 573 cinemas. Germany brought in $1.93 million from 421 cinemas, ranking third for the weekend. France reached more than 157,000 admissions and $1.8 million despite a restricted footprint of just 500 screenings under local windowing rules, ranking first on opening day. Mexico alone accounted for $2.1 million and 585,000 admissions across Latin America, landing third at the weekend box office. Australia added $1.4 million from 211 cinemas, with New Zealand contributing an additional $168,000 from 56 cinemas. The Last Act combines Episode 8 with the all-new hour-long Episode 9 of the series, giving fans the conclusion to the story in theaters before it releases online. The Amazing Digital Circus first debuted on YouTube in October 2023 and surpassed 1 billion online views on its way to building the fanbase that turned out in force this weekend. Fantasy Land News covered the [Fathom Entertainment presales](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/11/amazing-digital-circus-last-act-fathom-presales-exclusive-popcorn-bucket-cup/) and the exclusive [Pomni popcorn bucket and cup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/07/glitch-productions-pomni-popcorn-bucket-the-last-act-bundle/) bundle ahead of the theatrical run. If you grabbed that merch before opening weekend, you were ahead of the curve. Read our original presales coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/11/amazing-digital-circus-last-act-fathom-presales-exclusive-popcorn-bucket-cup/) and our Pomni popcorn bucket bundle breakdown at [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/07/glitch-productions-pomni-popcorn-bucket-the-last-act-bundle/). Our Take: These numbers are remarkable for an independent, creator-led animation studio that started in a garage in Sydney. Glitch Productions built something that rival studios spend hundreds of millions to manufacture, and they did it through genuine connection with their audience. The $36.6 million opening is a number Disney would be happy with. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Fathom Entertainment, YouTube **Tags:** Amazing Digital Circus Box Office, The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act Opens to $36.6M Worldwide --- ### [Did You Feel That? Earthquake-Like Tremors Rattle Orlando and Walt Disney World Area](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/08/earthquake-tremors-felt-central-florida-walt-disney-world-2026/) **Published:** June 8, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ******A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck in the waters northwest of Cuba Monday morning — visible on USGS maps with seismic wave rings reaching toward the Florida Keys and the Florida peninsula — and its tremors were felt all the way to Central Florida, including near Walt Disney World, where we felt the shaking ourselves at the FLN desk roughly six miles from Disney’s Animal Kingdom.****** ![Did You Feel That? Earthquake-Like Tremors Rattle Orlando and Walt Disney World Area](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/New-Adventures-and-Classic-Thrills-Coming-Soon-to-Walt-Disney-World-Resort-1600x900.jpg)Did You Feel That? Earthquake-Like Tremors Rattle Orlando and Walt Disney World AreaThe FLN team felt the shaking at our desk roughly six miles from [Disney’s Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/animal-kingdom/), and we were not alone. Reports flooded social media within minutes, with people across an enormous geographic area all describing the same thing: a rolling, wobbly sensation that lasted several seconds and left little doubt that the ground had moved. The reports on Reddit’s r/Orlando community tell a striking story about just how widespread the tremor was. People reported feeling it in Championsgate, Horizon West, Lake Nona, Lake Mary, Maitland, Casselberry, Waterford Lakes, Clermont, Winter Garden, Dr. Phillips, College Park, downtown Orlando, Millenia, Kissimmee, Davenport, DeLand, Lakeland, Winter Haven, and right near Gaylord Palms — which sits just outside the Walt Disney World property line. One commenter in the 4 Corners area near Kissimmee said the shaking was strong enough to rattle their TV on its stand. A resident in a third-floor Casselberry apartment said everything felt wobbly. In downtown Orlando, multiple people described their buildings swaying or their desks and computer monitors shaking. As of this writing, the USGS has not formally confirmed a new seismic event tied to today’s reports, but seismic databases routinely lag real-time felt reports by several minutes to an hour. We are watching USGS data and will update this article the moment a confirmed event is logged. There are no reports of damage, injuries, or operational disruptions at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, or any other Central Florida theme park. The USGS confirmed the quake struck at 2026-06-08 18:00:25 (UTC), with its epicenter in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 104 to 118 kilometers west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba, at a depth of 33 kilometers — positioned in the open water between Cuba’s western tip and the Yucatan Channel. The event was initially reported at magnitude 6.1 before being upgraded to 6.4. The USGS shake map shows seismic wave rings extending northward through the Straits of Florida toward Key West, which explains why so many Central Florida residents felt the rolling tremor within minutes of the quake striking. [M 6.1 – 104 km WNW of Mantua, Cuba](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000srjx/executive) from the USGS! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The menu centers on two poutine builds: the Quebec L’authentique (French fries, cheese curds, and brown gravy) and the Montreal Viande Fumee (French fries, cheese curds, smoked meat, pickles, and mustard gravy). There is also a non-alcoholic Spiced Apple Slushy made from frozen ginger beer blended with lime and spiced apple. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/719506568_1511883080470228_8540933753090517955_n-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/718212949_1030133076191459_7406163960879373457_n-1350x900.jpg)On the drinks side, guests can order Unibroue La Fin du Monde Belgian-style Tripel Ale, Molson Canadian Lager, Domaine Ste. Michelle Sparkling Brut from Columbia Valley, and Jackson-Triggs Reserve Red Blend. The Canada Pavilion has long been one of World Showcase’s most underrated stops, and a dedicated poutinerie gives it a genuine food identity anchor to match. For EPCOT fans who have been eating around the world for years, this is a welcome addition that leans into authenticity rather than approximation. Our Take: We love the poutine at the Canada Pavilion, and we cannot wait to see what La Poutinerie does with it. A real beauty, eh? See you July 1. ## La Poutinerie Hosted by Air Canada Opens July 1 at EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion [La Poutinerie](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/dining/epcot/la-poutinerie/) Take a break from traveling the globe to enjoy Canadian culinary delights—like specialty poutines—as well as refreshing beverages. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Changing the past created a new villain: Maddox Hatter, who captures the Queen of Hearts and forces Red and Chloe to assemble an unlikely team to save her. That team includes Red’s new sister Pink, Luisa Madrigal’s son Luis, Captain Hook’s daughter Hazel, and Maddox’s own son Max. Loyalties blur fast. Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker reprise their roles as Red and Chloe. Returning alongside them are Leonardo Nam as Maddox Hatter, Melanie Paxson as Fairy Godmother, Paolo Montalban as King Charming, Rita Ora as the Queen of Hearts, and Brandy as Cinderella. New cast members include Liamani Segura as Pink, Brendon Tremblay as Max Hatter, Alexandro Byrd as Luis Madrigal, Kiara Romero as Hazel Hook, Joel Oulette as Robbie Hood, Zavien Garrett as Felix Facilier, Ryan McEwen as Squirmy Smee, and Dayton Paradis as Squeaky Smee. Kimmy Gatewood directs from a script by Tamara Chestna, Dan Frey, and Ru Sommer. Emmy Award-winning choreographer Emilio Dosal, who worked on Wicked and Sneakerella, returns to handle the music-and-dance sequences. Executive producers Suzanne Todd and Gary Marsh are also back. ![Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Gets Premiere Date, First Teaser, and Awkwafina](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/dswo_teaser_27x40_pre-premiere_act699576_f780faf5-608x900.jpeg)![Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Gets Premiere Date, First Teaser, and Awkwafina](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/chessy_27x40_pre-premiere_act701664_12d148cb-608x900.jpeg)The Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Original Soundtrack arrives July 17 via Walt Disney Records. A merchandise line is also in the works, including dolls from Mattel, costumes, apparel, and books. The franchise has been a consistent performer for Disney since the original film launched in 2015, with each of the first three movies ranking as the most-watched cable movie of its year. The Rise of Red debuted on Disney+ in 2024 as the most-watched original movie among kids and girls 6 to 11, generating over 9 billion lifetime views. A live arena tour in summer 2025 sold out more than 40 North American venues. Our Take: Awkwafina as Chessy the Cat is a genuinely fun casting choice, and the Wonderland-gone-wrong premise gives this one more texture than a straightforward sequel setup. The choreography pedigree with Dosal attached is a good sign. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney+, Entertainment **Tags:** Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Cheshire Cat, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland trailer --- ### [Disney Stayed Silent on Pride Again in 2026 and the Numbers Prove It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/08/disney-stayed-silent-on-pride-again-in-2026-and-the-numbers-prove-it/) **Published:** June 8, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **For the second consecutive June, the Disney Parks Blog has published zero articles about Pride Month, Disney Parks social media has posted nothing marking the start of Pride, and The Walt Disney Company has issued no public statement, even as the parks quietly stock a small Pride merchandise collection and the familiar rainbow murals return to their usual spots on the walls.** Last year, Fantasy Land News wrote about what we called a quieter **[Pride for Disney in 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/03/its-okay-to-say-gay-just-not-too-loud-a-quieter-pride-for-disney-in-2025/)**. We noted the contrast with 2023 and 2024, when the Disney Parks Blog ran multiple posts each spring announcing Pride merchandise, foodie guides, and events. We wondered at the time whether 2025 was an anomaly or a new direction. One year later, we have our answer. It was not an anomaly. ![Disney Stayed Silent on Pride Again in 2026 and the Numbers Prove It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disney-Stayed-Silent-on-Pride-Again-in-2026-and-the-Numbers-Prove-It-2-1600x900.jpg)June 1, 2026, which is the first day of Pride Month, came and went on the Disney Parks Blog with a post about a pineapple upside down bundt cake recipe from Plaza Inn. The following days brought announcements about Halloween at Disneyland, Cool Kids’ Summer snacks, and Bluey at Animal Kingdom. All good content. None of it, Pride. As of June 8, the count of **Disney Parks Blog Pride posts for June 2026 stands at zero.** Compare that to 2023, when the blog ran posts on April 13 announcing Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite, followed by a Pride Collection reveal on May 15, a Pride Month foodie guide on May 25, and a “Top 5 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month at Disney Parks” piece on June 1. In 2024, the blog ran a Pride Nite guide in April, a Pride Collection announcement in May, and a foodie guide in late May. The blog was not just acknowledging Pride. It was building toward it across multiple weeks. In 2025 and 2026, that infrastructure of anticipation simply does not exist. ## What Disney Is Actually Doing This June ![2026 Pride Merch Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disney-Stayed-Silent-on-Pride-Again-in-2026-and-the-Numbers-Prove-It-1-1600x900.jpg)![2026 Pride Merch Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disney-Stayed-Silent-on-Pride-Again-in-2026-and-the-Numbers-Prove-It-1600x900.jpg)To be fair to Disney, the silence is not the whole picture. The parks are not empty of Pride. The rainbow Spaceship Earth mural is back outside Connections Cafe at EPCOT. A Mickey Pride mural is up at Magic Kingdom, where a Pride Slushy is available at Astrofizz. Hollywood Studios has the Mickey Balloon Pride photo op with eleven different Pride flag balloons. The rainbow “Love” photo op has returned to Disney Springs. A small Pride merchandise collection, roughly four items including a Mickey keychain and an ear headband, is available across the resort. And **[Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/20/disneyland-after-dark-announces-2026-lineup-including-new-disneyland-70-years-of-favorites/ "Disneyland After Dark Announces 2026 Lineup including New Disneyland 70 Years of Favorites")** returns to Disneyland Park on June 16 and 18, now in its fourth consecutive year, a $169 separately ticketed after-hours event that has become one of the resort’s most in-demand nights. None of that is nothing. The murals represent real physical commitments. Pride Nite is a genuine celebration, and the cast members and guests who attend it experience something meaningful. Disney also continues to score 100 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, reflecting internal workplace policies that support LGBTQ+ employees in benefits, protections, and inclusion programs. But there is a meaningful difference between doing something and saying something. Disney is doing some things. It is not saying anything. ## The Walt Disney Company Has Also Gone Quiet ![Hollywood Studios Pride Mural](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20250607_091751-1600x900.jpg)![Disney World Animal Kingdom Pride Mural](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20230602_101225-1600x900.jpg)It is not just the Parks Blog. The Walt Disney Company corporate newsroom has published no Pride-related statement, press release, or feature story as June 2026 begins. The company’s social channels show no Pride acknowledgment. There is no rainbow overlay on the Disney logo. There is no CEO quote. There is no “Disney celebrates Pride Month” banner on the homepage of Disney.com or DisneyParks.com. This is a company that in earlier years made Pride Month part of its public identity. The shift toward institutional silence is not subtle. It is, by design, hard to see. Which may be exactly the point. ## Disney Is Not Alone, But It Is More Consequential Than Most To understand what is happening at Disney, it helps to zoom out. The broader corporate landscape around Pride in 2026 is dramatically different from 2023. According to research firm Gravity Research, which advises companies on social and reputational risk, roughly two in five major corporations are decreasing their recognition of Pride Month this year. Corporate sponsors are pulling back from Pride parades nationwide. Rainbow logos that blanketed social media feeds in June 2022 and 2023 are largely absent. The pressure comes from multiple directions: conservative boycotts that targeted Target and Bud Light in 2023 created a playbook that other companies took seriously, and Trump administration policies signaling scrutiny of DEI programs have made legal and political risk a calculation in corporate communications departments. Disney is not uniquely cowardly in this environment. Many large companies are making similar calculations. But Disney’s retreat lands differently than, say, a bank or a software company quietly skipping its rainbow logo. Disney has built its brand on the idea that it is a place for everyone. “Where dreams come true.” “The happiest place on earth.” That promise is not abstract. It is the product. When Disney goes quiet about who is welcome, the message lands in a way it simply does not for a bank. Some companies are moving in the opposite direction. Apple explicitly framed its 2026 Pride Collection as celebrating LGBTQ+ communities “during Pride Month and beyond,” positioning Pride not as a June marketing exercise but as a core part of the brand year-round. That framing is a deliberate choice in a moment when the easier choice is silence. ## Our Take ![Disney Price Sign Springs Mickey hands](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20220603_110050-1600x900.jpg)Disney almost certainly supports its LGBTQ+ employees, guests, and cast members in ways that never make it onto a blog post. Pride Nite is real. The murals are real. The internal HR commitments are real. We are not arguing that Disney has abandoned the community. What we are saying is that Disney has made a strategic decision to support that community quietly enough that it does not draw attention, and in the current climate, that calculation is transparently about risk management, not values. There is a word for doing the right thing only when no one is watching: that is called the minimum. Disney used to do more than the minimum. It announced it. It celebrated it. It invited the world to join in. That version of Disney, at least in June, is gone for now. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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PASSHOLDER Summer Days](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/04/vi-passholder-summer-days-2026-full-perk-breakdown-popcorn-bucket/) character greeting at EPCOT today, Sunday, June 8, 2026.** ![EPCOT Passholder Character Greeting Lineup Confirmed: Donald and Daisy Duck Every Sunday](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/EPCOT-Passholder-Character-Greeting-Lineup-Confirmed_-Donald-and-Daisy-Duck-Every-Sunday-1600x900.jpg)The beloved duo greeted Annual Passholders inside the Magic Eye Theatre in World Celebration, stepping in as the latest characters featured in Disney’s exclusive Passholder summer experience. The shimmer-heavy 50th Anniversary costumes, featuring iridescent blues and gold accents, gave the greeting an unmistakable celebratory feel. Chip and Dale kicked off the rotating lineup in their own 50th Anniversary looks, and Donald and Daisy are now confirmed to appear every Sunday going forward. The **[V.I. PASSHOLDER Summer Days character greeting](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/vi-passholder-summer-days-epcot-character-greetings-2026/)** runs daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Magic Eye Theatre through July 31, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis. A valid Annual Pass and same-day EPCOT park reservation are required to participate, with entry also available on good-to-go days or after 2:00 PM. Applicable blockout dates apply. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/717297084_1786003276102282_5262621806432515563_n-675x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260501_095202-507x900.jpg)For the latest Walt Disney World news and updates, keep it locked to [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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From Hallmark: When Georgia travels to the Greek island of Corfu to finalize an inheritance, she unexpectedly discovers that marrying her handsome co-inheritor is the only way to meet the requirements. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hallmark-Channel-Delivers-A-Big-Fat-Greek-Romance-in-The-Greek-Aisle-Review-1600x900.jpg)‘The Greek Aisle’ isn’t a new premise, as we have seen Nikki DeLoach star in inheritance movies, such as ‘Sweet Autumn’ and ‘Christmas Land’. In ‘Sweet Autumn’, Aunt Dee leaves her candy company to her niece Maggie and Maple farmer Dex. They didn’t know each other and had to work it out. In ‘The Greek Aisle,’ Georgia’s Aunt Margaret leaves her house in Corfu to Georgia and Alex, a Greek police officer who dreams of being a detective. Georgia had spent time with her aunt 20 years prior and got to know Alex and his family then. She returned to the States to start her business, Glendi. Glendi is the Greek word for festivity or merriment. Georgia’s time in Corfu shaped her. But presently, her business is drowning in loans that need repaying, and Georgia feels that if she can sell her half of the house, she can save her business. The home is Alex’s dream home, so he wants to buy her half. The problem is that there are Greek laws surrounding the sale, and the loophole is that they get married, and after a time, annul the marriage and walk away with money for her and the house for him. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/greek6.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/greek4.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/greek2.webp)They let his mother know, and they have a quick wedding and reception at his mom’s restaurant. They spend the time getting to know each other, and yes, they quickly fall in love. Georgia realizes that she doesn’t want to leave but make a go of working remotely and building her relationship with Alex. We’ve seen the formula before, and this time, it felt fresh. This was a new take on the inheritance issue. Nikki DeLoach is never a miss for me. She brings passion and joy to her roles. You feel her joy and sadness in her scenes; the mark of a true actress. When she was cheering for Alex during his cricket match, you felt her excitement. When she was sad about having to leave, you felt that. She makes you feel. Newcomer to Hallmark, Apostolis Totsikas was a delight. We can visit Greece and him anytime. There was a sprinkle of humor and a lot of heart in this movie. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/greek7.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/greek3.webp)The backdrop of Corfu is everything you want it to be. It’s stunning and makes anyone want to grab their passport and take a trip right away. Nikki DeLoach’s outfits from start to finish of this movie are goals. The look of the summer! I expect to see a lot of flowy embroidered sundresses and wedge sandals. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/greek5.webp)This movie reminded me of one of my favorite Hallmark Summer movies, and that is ‘Villa Amore’. This movie has the same feel. You get to know the location and fall in love. ‘The Greek Aisle’ is exactly what a Summer romance movie should be. This is a 4.5 out of 5 popcorn buckets for me. Summer Nights continues next week with ‘Texas Two Step’ starring Heather Hemmens and Brendan Penny. ‘The Greek Aisle’ is now streaming on Hallmark +. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Glitch Productions has released the Pomni Popcorn Bucket and The Last Act Bundle through their online store at glitchproductions.store as surprise movie-exclusive drops tied to The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act theatrical run. The Pomni Popcorn Bucket is $34.00 and available until June 19. The Last Act Bundle, which includes the bucket plus a poster, badge, and a free exclusive theatrical print, is $63.00 and closes June 18 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.** ![Amazing Digital Circus Pomni Popcorn Bucket Now on Pre-Order Before June 19 Deadline](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Amazing-Digital-Circus-Pomni-Popcorn-Bucket-Now-on-Pre-Order-Before-June-19-Deadline-1-1600x900.jpg)Nobody had this on their calendar, but nobody is complaining. We have been tracking The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act since [tickets first went on sale in April](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/amazing-digital-circus-last-act-fathom-theaters-june-2026/) and then again when [presales crossed $7.5 million and the Fathom theater bucket was revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/11/amazing-digital-circus-last-act-fathom-presales-exclusive-popcorn-bucket-cup/). An independent YouTube series selling out 2,000-plus U.S. movie theater locations was already one of the most remarkable entertainment stories of 2026. A dedicated Pomni Popcorn Bucket shipping directly to fans at home is Glitch Productions proving they are thinking about their audience at every level, not just at the concession stand. The Pomni Popcorn Bucket was designed by Courtney Brenek, Tobin David Lee, and Angelica Zhang. It ships with a carry strap, which is exactly the kind of detail Amazing Digital Circus fans are going to appreciate. Pre-orders placed before June 5 are expected to ship in early July. Orders placed after June 5 begin shipping in mid-August. At $34.00, this is a premium collectible built for the fans who want something to actually keep, not just a theater cup to toss after the credits roll. The Last Act Bundle is where it gets even better. For $63.00, you get the Pomni Popcorn Bucket, the Last Act Poster designed by Matt Gaglione, and the Gold Pomni Badge designed by Latticha L and Angelica Zhang. Glitch also throws in an exclusive theatrical print at no additional cost. That is more than 10 percent off compared to buying everything individually, and that free print is not available any other way. The bundle was originally unlocked by scanning a QR code hidden in the film’s credits, which is one of the best fan reward mechanics we have seen tied to a theatrical release. Glitch acknowledges on the product page that the code has since been shared on social media and states that fans who found it that way are still valid. The bundle closes June 18 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, one full day before the standalone Pomni Popcorn Bucket listing ends on June 19. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Amazing-Digital-Circus-Pomni-Popcorn-Bucket-Now-on-Pre-Order-Before-June-19-Deadline-1600x900.jpg)Our Take: We were not expecting this, but we were hoping for it, and Glitch Productions delivered in a big way. What started as an independent YouTube show has earned full theatrical distribution, record-breaking Fathom presales, a concession-stand bucket at Cinemark and Regal, and now a standalone Pomni Popcorn Bucket with a bundle that rivals what major studios put together for their biggest releases. Amazing Digital Circus fans collect everything, and this bucket is going to be gone fast. The deadline is closer than it feels. Do not wait. The Pomni Popcorn Bucket and The Last Act Bundle are available now at [**glitchproductions.store**](https://glitchproductions.store/products/pomni-popcorn-bucket). For a full look at every collectible hitting theaters this year, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TheatreExclusive_TADC_LastACTPoster_Jax_09c86b18-889d-4513-90cb-5888281fa857.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TheatreExclusive_TADC_LastACTPoster_Jax_09c86b18-889d-4513-90cb-5888281fa857.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PopcornBucket2.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PopcornBucket2.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bundle-01_1-1.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bundle-01_1-1.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GoldPomni8.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GoldPomni8.webp)## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the Pomni Popcorn Bucket? The Pomni Popcorn Bucket is an officially licensed collectible released by Glitch Productions through their online store. It is designed by Courtney Brenek, Tobin David Lee, and Angelica Zhang, includes a carry strap, and is tied to The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act theatrical release. It is priced at $34.00 and available until June 19, 2026. ### When does the Pomni Popcorn Bucket ship? Orders placed before June 5 are expected to ship in early July. Orders placed after June 5 will begin shipping in mid-August. ### How much does the Pomni Popcorn Bucket cost? The Pomni Popcorn Bucket is $34.00, reduced from a listed retail price of $40.00. Shipping is $12.20 with applicable taxes added at checkout. ### What is The Last Act Bundle and what does it include? The Last Act Bundle is a movie-exclusive set that includes the Pomni Popcorn Bucket, the Last Act Poster, the Gold Pomni Badge, and a free exclusive theatrical print. It is priced at $63.00 (down from $75.00), which is more than 10 percent off individual item prices. It closes June 18 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. ### Is the Pomni Popcorn Bucket the same as the Amazing Digital Circus theater bucket? No. The theater bucket was a Fathom Entertainment exclusive developed with Golden Link Inc. and sold at participating Cinemark, Regal, and other locations during the June 4-18 theatrical run. The Pomni Popcorn Bucket is a separate product sold directly by Glitch Productions and ships to fans at home. ### Where can I buy the Pomni Popcorn Bucket? The Pomni Popcorn Bucket and The Last Act Bundle are available exclusively at [glitchproductions.store](https://glitchproductions.store/products/pomni-popcorn-bucket). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Cinemark has made it official that they will be carrying these in theaters. See below. Regal has also just confirmed they will be selling the bucket and cup. *Updated June 7, 2026:* Amazing Digital Circus [**Pomni Popcorn Bucket Now on Pre-Order**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/07/59493glitch-productions-pomni-popcorn-bucket-the-last-act-bundle/) Before June 19 Deadline ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Amazing-Digital-Circus_-The-Last-Act-Surpasses-7.5M-in-Presales-and-Reveals-Exclusive-Fathom-Popcor-1600x900.jpg)The presales number tells the whole story of how far this show has traveled. Tickets first went on sale April 10, quickly set record benchmarks for Fathom Entertainment, and have not slowed down. The U.S. theatrical footprint has more than doubled since launch, growing from approximately 900 theaters to now surpassing 2,000 locations nationwide. We covered [the original theater announcement](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/amazing-digital-circus-last-act-fathom-theaters-june-2026/) when tickets first went live, and the numbers since then have been something else entirely. Glitch Productions CEO Kevin Lerdwichagul spoke to the scale of the demand in a statement Monday: “Glitch Productions is so proud of the worldwide demand from fans and theatre operators alike for the finale to ‘The Amazing Digital Circus.’ Glitch is so pleased with the incredible success we have achieved to-date with Fathom, our U.S. theatrical partner, and are focused on making this event the ultimate fan experience. Glitch is continuing to work through the incredible demand for markets outside of the U.S. and make the phenomenon possible for our beloved fans everywhere.” Fathom Entertainment CEO Ray Nutt confirmed both the milestone and the collectibles in the announcement: “The presales for ‘The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act’ have easily established new record benchmarks at Fathom Entertainment and keeps growing with our U.S. theatrical footprint now having passed the 2,000 theatre benchmark. Even better, Fathom is thrilled to provide participating theatre operators nationwide with great looking limited edition concession vessels for food and drink that are exclusive to the theatrical engagement and are sure to be a major hit with fans in celebration of ‘The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act.'” Availability will vary by location, so check with your local theater before you go. For the full breakdown of what is coming to theaters this year, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ![Two-panel promotional image for The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act; left shows colorful characters in an empty theater with popcorn cups, right shows branded popcorn tubs on a red stage backdrop.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Amazing-Digital-Circus-Popcorn-Bucket-Revealed-for-June-2026-Theater-Run-1600x900.jpg)The theatrical release combines the recently released episode eight with the all-new, hour-long series finale, episode nine. Everyone who sees it in theaters watches the ending before the rest of the world. Tickets are available now through **[Fathom Entertainment](https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/the-amazing-digital-circus/).** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1000050540-1-719x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1000050543-899x900.jpg)Our Take: We cannot wait to see The Last Act in theaters, and honestly, the bucket and cup are just icing on the cake. Amazing Digital Circus fans collect everything they can get their hands on, and a theater-exclusive set tied to the series finale is going to be one of the most talked-about concession items of the summer. If you are going opening week, get there early and ask about availability the moment you walk in. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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She danced. She chatted with families. She was, by all accounts, exactly who you hope she would be in person. This was not a ceremonial ribbon-cutting appearance; this was Jenifer Lewis being Jenifer Lewis, which is to say it was an event. The visit carries real weight for anyone who has followed Princess Tiana’s journey through the Disney universe. [We first covered Tiana’s Joyful Celebration back in July 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/03/tianas-joyful-celebration-exhibition-coming-to-the-childrens-museum-of-indianapolis-in-2026/) when Walt Disney Imagineering and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis announced the collaboration, and the exhibit officially opened on March 7, 2026, as the first museum experience ever dedicated to Princess Tiana. Lewis is featured throughout the exhibit, reprising her role as Mama Odie, so her appearance this week meant families got to experience both her recorded presence inside the exhibit and the real thing right there in the room. That almost never happens. ![Mama Odie Voice Actress Jenifer Lewis Attends First-Ever Princess Tiana Museum Exhibit](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/260605_TCMI_JeniferLewis_Tiana_33-1350x900.jpg)## Who Is Jenifer Lewis, and Why Does This Matter If you are a Disney fan, you know the voice. Mama Odie arrives in *The Princess and the Frog* like a force of nature — a 197-year-old blind voodoo priestess living in a bayou tree who cooks up gumbo, wrangles a boa constrictor named Juju, and delivers the film’s emotional truth in a showstopper of a song. The character is wildly entertaining, but she also carries the story’s thesis: knowing what you need versus what you want is the real magic. That is Mama Odie. And the woman behind the voice makes the character feel exactly as big as she should. Jenifer Lewis has been a force in Hollywood for decades. She has starred in *Beaches*, *Sister Act*, *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air*, and most recently as the irresistible Ruby Johnson on *Black-ish*, a role that introduced her to a whole new generation of fans. Her peers in the industry have long called her the Mother of Black Hollywood, a title that reflects not just her career longevity but the real mentorship and presence she has offered to countless actors coming up behind her. She is not a cameo. She is an institution. She reprised the role of Mama Odie when [Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/05/12/tianas-bayou-adventure-opening-date-announced/), which was already a significant moment for the character’s legacy. Her involvement in the traveling exhibit deepens that legacy further. Mama Odie is not just a voice on a soundtrack from 2009 — she is an active, living part of how Disney is continuing Tiana’s story right now. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/260605_TCMI_JeniferLewis_Tiana_30-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/260605_TCMI_JeniferLewis_Tiana_30.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/260605_TCMI_JeniferLewis_Tiana_8-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/260605_TCMI_JeniferLewis_Tiana_8.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/260605_TCMI_JeniferLewis_Tiana_11-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/260605_TCMI_JeniferLewis_Tiana_11.jpg)Tiana’s Joyful Celebration was produced by Walt Disney Imagineering alongside The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, and it is genuinely immersive in a way that feels designed for real families rather than just photo opportunities. The premise drops visitors into 1928 New Orleans where Tiana’s krewe is racing to finish a Mardi Gras season parade after discovering their timeslot starts an hour earlier than planned. Everyone needs to pitch in. That means guests can design bead patterns and Mardi Gras masks at Eudora’s Chic Boutique, experiment with rhythm alongside Rara and Zydeco loops with the Bayou Community Band, crawl inside a music-themed float decorated with fireflies and waterlilies, and learn traditional second line dances through step-by-step tutorials. The food section lets kids make Tiana’s daddy’s gumbo recipe — sausage, chicken, and shrimp — while Louis hosts the whole experience with his signature charm. There is even a spot to mix a custom hot sauce with habaneros or garlic, which feels exactly right for a story about New Orleans. And then there is the Mama Odie station, where Lewis’s recorded presence invites guests to make pretend sno-balls in colors that light up like potions. The big finale pulls all the floats together in a full light show while Tiana sings “Special Spice.” It is the kind of ending that makes kids want to go through the whole thing again. **Where the Exhibit Is Headed Next**: Indianapolis is just the beginning. After its debut run, Tiana’s Joyful Celebration will spend five years traveling to museums across the country. The next stop is Los Angeles in February 2027, followed by Everett, Washington; Dearborn, Michigan; Atlanta; Fort Worth; Tampa; and more cities still to be announced. If the exhibit comes anywhere near you, it is worth the trip — and if Jenifer Lewis shows up again somewhere along the route, you will want to be in that building. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** The Walt Disney Company **Tags:** Mama Odie Jenifer Lewis Tiana Museum Exhibit, Tiana's Joyful Celebration at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis --- ### [Ravensburger Announces Limited Disney Lorcana Rapunzel Playmat Via EQL Fair-Access Drop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/05/disney-lorcana-rapunzel-high-climber-playmat/) **Published:** June 5, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **A limited Disney Lorcana Rapunzel – High Climber Playmat is coming through an EQL lottery sale — and once it sells out, Ravensburger has confirmed it will never be available again.** Ravensburger is releasing the playmat featuring artwork from the Rapunzel – High Climber card from last year’s Reign of Jafar set in limited quantities exclusively through its own stores. To keep the product out of the hands of scalpers and bots, the company is partnering with EQL, a third-party fair-access platform designed to give real fans a shot at purchasing. The price of the Disney Lorcana TCG Playmat: Rapunzel is $24.99 with a maximum of 2 per person. This is a one-time release. Once stock is gone, it is gone for good. **[Sign up now for the Disney Lorcana Rapunzel – High Climber Playmat EQL](https://tracking.us.nylas.com/l/18cb30859c6f42d489229e355ec6346e/0/e6a9aa19ee0cbd5d1e3200c220760ae66609acf23316903e907b52d4ae836729?cache_buster=1780661475)**. **EDIT for Clarification: The sign-ups are open now to ensure and remind fans of when it goes live on June 12th to complete the sign-ups.** If you sign up now at the link above, you will be notified before the opening, that way you are fully prepared. ![Ravensburger Announces Limited Disney Lorcana Rapunzel Playmat Via EQL Fair-Access Drop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ravensburger-Announces-Limited-Disney-Lorcana-Rapunzel-Playmat-Via-EQL-Fair-Access-Drop-1600x900.jpg)**How the EQL Sale Works** EQL launches are free to enter. **Sign-ups** are open now to remind guests of when the launch goes live on June 12. Fans can sign up for a chance to purchase the playmat by creating an EQL account and providing credit card information for identity verification. You are only charged if you are selected. You must complete the whole process. Following the sign-up window, a random selection process determines which fans can purchase. If your entry is selected, you will also pay a $2.99 Run Fair fee to EQL — a platform fee that is standard across all EQL drops. Multiple accounts are penalized, and multi-step security verification filters out bots, so the process is designed to be genuinely fair. **Sign-up links for both regions are live now**: [United States Sign-Up](https://tracking.us.nylas.com/l/18cb30859c6f42d489229e355ec6346e/2/b73960d493a55b560f13c6439f2e27a1560203a311b7e24d4d0b560cbc8c8d53?cache_buster=1780661475) \| [European Union Sign-Up](https://tracking.us.nylas.com/l/18cb30859c6f42d489229e355ec6346e/3/025750ab8acc89f120463e901e8b659f1cab4b431075d640a92ceec04aebb5d1?cache_buster=1780661475) ![Disney Lorcana TCG Playmat: Rapunzel is $24.99](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260605_092721-EDIT-1600x900.jpg)**When Will I Find Out?** Selected fans will receive a notification by email on June 17. Orders are processed the following day using the credit card on file. Packages are expected to take three to four weeks to arrive. The playmat is final sale, no returns. The playmat ships to the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Austria, and Switzerland only. **About the Playmat** The Rapunzel – High Climber Playmat is made from a durable, long-lasting material and offers ample surface space for cards during gameplay, with room to protect your cards from table wear during a match. It rolls up for easy transport between game nights. This is not a product you will find at your local game store, on shopDisney, or anywhere else at retail. This EQL drop is the only way to own one. **We will be honest**: We finally took the bait. After two years of collecting Disney Lorcana cards without actually learning to play, sitting down to play has become one of the most fun adventures we have had as a father and daughter. One of the things that immediately stood out about this playmat release is the art. We both found our favorites, and Rapunzel, as the high-flying, adventurous princess she is makes the High Climber design feel earned. This is not just a piece of gaming gear — it is a collectible that captures exactly who this character is. If you and someone you love have been on the fence about getting into Lorcana, this might be the push you needed. ![Disney Lorcana TCG Playmat: Rapunzel is $24.99](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260605_093521-1600x900.jpg)Ravensburger has been on a strong run of Lorcana-adjacent products lately. FLN recently covered the [Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine! set confirmed for July 24](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/11/lorcana-attack-of-the-vine-100-percent-organic-panic-q3-2026/), which brings Monsters, Inc., Up, and Turning Red into the game for the first time. We also reported on the [Disney Lorcana Quest of Wonders: An Illumineer’s Lorebook](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/01/disney-lorcana-quest-of-wonders-illumineers-lorebook-2026/) coming September 1 — a deep-dive in-world artifact for longtime fans of the game’s story. And if you visited EPCOT earlier this year, you may remember the [Disney Lorcana Ink & Find scavenger hunt at the Festival of the Arts](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/19/guide-to-disney-lorcana-ink-find-scavenger-hunt-at-disney-world/), which also featured Rapunzel as one of the oversized cards hidden around World Showcase. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Inspired by the rootin’ tootin’ cowgirl Jessie’s ongoing journey in “Toy Story 5” that began back in “Toy Story 2,” “I Knew It, I Knew You” also marks a return to Taylor Swift’s country roots, blending styles that have defined her record-breaking career as a songwriter and artist. Check out Taylor Swift’s most recent comments below about her new song. Keep up to date on the most recent Toy Story 5 news here, [Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/ "Toy Story 5 Popcorn Buckets 2026: Every Theater Chain Collectible"), Adidas, and [Disney Store products](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/disney-store-toy-story-5-collection/ "Disney Store Reveals the Toy Story 5 Collection Launching June 1"). ![Taylor Swift's Toy Story 5 Song "I Knew It, I Knew You" Now Streaming](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Taylor-Swift-Returns-to-Roots-in-New-Toy-Story-Song-Just-Released-Today-Listen-Now.jpg)Her newest release was first rumored a few weeks ago, with it reaching a fever pitch last week when 13 clouds were shown in the background of the large letters TS billboards were placed throughout major cities around the world. Fans [correctly speculated that Taylor Swift](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/01/taylor-swift-toy-story-5-announcement/) would be doing an original song for the new Toy Story 5 soundtrack. “I Knew It, I Knew You” is more upbeat than we had anticipated. Knowing it is part of Jessie’s story, we had figured it would be another soul-crushing memory song like the original Toy Story 2 song “When She Loved Me” by Sarah McLachlan. We are not reviewing the song; everyone has their own opinions on what is good -vs- what is bad, and we can only say that as Disney fans, the song is catchy, good, and going to fit Toy Story 5 perfectly. You can listen to the new **[Taylor Swift Toy Story 5 song here](https://taylor.lnk.to/TSIKnewItIKnewYou)**. [Taylor Swift on X](https://x.com/taylorswift13/status/2062747454659850326): “Writing this song felt like a musical departure and coming home at the same time. Creating something for Jessie was a new challenge and also felt like second nature all at once. And being a[@toystory](https://x.com/toystory) kid from the age of 5 til now… is an adventure I plan to be on, to infinity and beyond. Thank you to the brilliant Andrew Stanton for imagining me for this, all those years ago when you wrote this newest film. Thank you to the incomparable [@RandyNewman](https://x.com/RandyNewman) or the gorgeous sonic tapestry of songs and scores you’ve meticulously woven over the years. You created the Toy Story musical world, and we are lucky to get to live in it. By we, I mean myself and my pal [@jackantonoff](https://x.com/jackantonoff). We wrote this with so much adoration for these characters that made us laugh and helped us learn lessons and think outside the backyard all throughout our childhoods. “I Knew It, I Knew You” from Toy Story 5 is out everywhere now. The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), Jessie (voice of Joan Cusack) and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad (voice of Greta Lee), a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same? “Toy Story 5” is directed by Academy Award® winner Andrew Stanton, co-directed by Kenna Harris, produced by Lindsey Collins, p.g.a., and written by Stanton and Harris from a story by Stanton. The film features an original score by Oscar® winner Randy Newman, who returns to score his fifth “Toy Story” feature. “Toy Story 5” is rated PG and releases exclusively in theaters June 19, 2026. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TOYSTORY5-ONLINE-USE_t220-1600x861.jpg)(L-R): Bullseye and Jessie in Disney and Pixar’s TOY STORY 5. Photo courtesy of Pixar. © 2026 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.## Taylor Swift Returns to Her Roots in New Toy Story 5 Song Just Released Today – Listen Now **“I Knew It, I Knew You”** **(from “Toy Story 5” soundtrack)** I knew you Through the daze of the blades of the grass in summer Parachutes for the free fall of being younger I memorized the sound of your bare footsteps running wild It’s been a long time Life has ways of leaving those days behind But seeing you tonight I remembered I loved you Came back when it mattered I saw you, standing there in the light of the window Wearing that same smile Man, it’s been a while But I knew it, I knew you I knew it, I knew you I knew you, all your blues like a mood ring changing colors You did too, there were times we could fight like brothers I watched you drive around the bend For what I thought would be the last time I saw my friend But love has ways of bringing things back to life All you said was, “Hi” And I remembered I loved you Came back when it mattered I saw you, standing there in the light of the window Wearing that same smile Man, it’s been a while But I knew it, I knew you I knew it, I knew you I knew it, I knew you Oh, the rivers I cried when we said goodbye Wondering if I’d made it up in my mind But now you look me in the eye And you told me I loved you Came back when it mattered I saw you, standing there in the light of the window Wearing that same smile Yeah, it’s been a while Oh Wearing that same smile Man, it’s been a while Wearing that same smile Man, it’s been a while But I knew it, I knew you I knew it, I knew you Wearing that same smile I knew it, I knew you I knew it, I knew you I knew it Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Taylor%20Swift%27s%20Toy%20Story%205%20Song%20%22I%20Knew%20It%2C%20I%20Knew%20You%22%20Now%20Streaming&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Taylor%20Swift%27s%20Toy%20Story%205%20Song%20%22I%20Knew%20It%2C%20I%20Knew%20You%22%20Now%20Streaming "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Music, Pixar **Tags:** Listen New Taylor Swift Toy Story 5 Song, Taylor Swift "I Knew It I Knew You" Streaming --- ### [New Lightning McQueen Popcorn Bucket Rolls Into Disney Parks June 9, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/cars-20th-anniversary-lightning-mcqueen-popcorn-bucket/) **Published:** June 4, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Disney is releasing a Cars 20th Anniversary Lightning McQueen popcorn bucket at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort starting June 9, 2026, and this one doesn’t just sit there looking pretty. The announcement came from Disney Eats, confirming the bucket arrives at both coasts next Monday. The design is a detailed Lightning McQueen sculpt number 95, Rust-eze livery, signature grin, and it features built-in lights and a pull-back-and-go function that lets the bucket actually roll forward. Check out all our **[Disney popcorn buckets here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/)**. ![New Lightning McQueen Popcorn Bucket Rolls Into Disney Parks June 9, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/New-Lightning-McQueen-Popcorn-Bucket-Rolls-Into-Disney-Parks-June-9-2026-1600x900.jpg)The timing ties directly into the *Cars* franchise’s 20th anniversary. Pixar’s original 2006 film turns 20 this year, and Disney has been marking the milestone with merchandise across shopDisney, the parks, and licensing partnerships throughout 2026. A popcorn bucket that functions as a light-up toy racer is a fitting centerpiece for that celebration. Pricing has not been officially confirmed ahead of the June 9 release date. Based on comparable interactive and light-up novelty buckets at Disney parks — including the Disneyland 70th Mickey bucket at $50.99 — guests should expect this one to land in a similar premium tier. Refill pricing typically applies at standard popcorn cart rates after purchase. Specific locations at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort have not been announced yet. Disney parks novelty items of this profile typically turn up at high-traffic popcorn stands and quick-service locations across multiple parks, so availability should be relatively broad when it launches. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-04-183643.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-04-183623.png)For a full breakdown of every Disney popcorn bucket currently available at both resorts, including prices and locations, visit our [Disney Popcorn Buckets hub at Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/). **Our Take:** This is the bucket of the summer for *Cars* fans, and honestly, for anyone who appreciates a novelty that actually does something. The pull-back motor turns a $50 souvenir into something a kid (or a collector) will actually play with. If Disney prices it at the Disneyland Mickey tier, some guests will hesitate — but the light-up plus roll combo is genuinely hard to say no to when you’re standing in front of it. Ka-Chow, indeed. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Day, names confirmed locations inside the land including Harryhausen’s and the Glob Theater, and lays out the in-universe reason humans are being invited into Monstropolis for the first time. ![Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios Gets Official Story Details and Land Name Confirmed by Disney](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Monstropolis-Horn-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-1600x900.jpg)We have been covering this land since day one. Back in November 2024, when Disney announced that MuppetVision 3-D would close and the entire Muppets Courtyard footprint would be replaced, we broke down what the concept art revealed and first noted the restaurant now known as Harryhausen’s in [our original Monstropolis coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/11/22/what-is-coming-to-monsters-inc-land-at-disney-world-goodbye-mama-melrose-and-pizza-rizzo-and-hello-to-harry-housens-and-late-night-screams/). In March 2026, we published a deep dive into [Harryhausen’s Sushi and the real-world tribute behind the name](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/harryhausens-sushi-is-coming-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/) that most guests will never know about. Today’s announcement fills in the story that ties all of it together. The land picks up after the events of the film. Monstropolis is now powered by laughter rather than screams, and that cultural shift has led to something no monster ever imagined possible: an open invitation to humans. The Disney Parks Blog introduces a new city institution called the Department of Human Relations, which is responsible for making the invitation official. The event they are staging is called H.U.M.A.N. Day, short for “Humans Understand Monsters Are Nice.” It functions as both the in-universe justification for the land’s existence and as a built-in story beat guests will experience as part of the visit. A city newspaper called the Monstropolis Horn is already running headlines about the historic decision, and Disney is using it as an environmental storytelling device to set the stage before you even walk through the gates. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Monsters-DHS-1600x900.png)The confirmed locations are a significant piece of today’s update. Harryhausen’s, which we first identified from early concept art and later profiled in detail, is now officially named by Disney. If you want the full story on why that name matters and the tribute to stop-motion legend Ray Harryhausen that Pixar quietly embedded in the original film, that piece is worth reading before the land opens. The Glob Theater is the other confirmed venue named today, which is consistent with what concept art had suggested about a new show experience anchoring part of the land’s footprint. In our original 2024 coverage, we noted the former MuppetVision 3-D building was being repurposed for a show called Late Night Screams, and today’s reference to the Glob Theater appears to be that same space moving toward its final branded identity. Steel is rising behind the construction walls. No opening date has been announced. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Department-of-Human-Relations-in-Monstropolis-1308x1080-1-1090x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Monstropolis-Logo-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-1153x1080-1-961x900.jpg)For everything coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Hollywood Studios guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). Our Take: This is the kind of story framing that makes a land feel like more than a collection of attractions. H.U.M.A.N. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The waiting room opens at approximately 8:45 a.m. Pacific Time on sale day.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CR5944_D23_OogieBoogieBash26_Iris_1920x1080-1600x900.png)## What Is D23 Night at Oogie Boogie Bash? [D23 Night at Oogie Boogie Bash](https://d23.com/d23-event/d23-night-at-oogie-boogie-bash-a-disney-halloween-party/) is an exclusive after-hours event night at Disney California Adventure reserved for D23 Members and their guests. It runs on Sunday, September 27, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m. PT. Early admission to the park starts at 3 p.m. with your event ticket — no theme park reservation is required. The event includes all standard Oogie Boogie Bash offerings — treat trails, character encounters, Villains Grove, Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake street party, spirited décor, and limited-capacity park access with shorter attraction wait times — plus two D23-exclusive additions: additional photo backdrops and a DJ at the Paradise Garden Bandstand. ## D23 Exclusive Pins for Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CR5944_D23_OogieBoogieBash26_Pin_V01-1536x864-1.jpg)Attendees of D23 Night at Oogie Boogie Bash will have the opportunity to purchase two limited-edition D23 Halloween pins designed exclusively for this event. Both pins feature Nightmare Before Christmas characters: one featuring Oogie Boogie and one featuring Lock, Shock, and Barrel, both set against a D23 Halloween branded design with a green swirl and wreath of worms and insects. The purchase limit is two pins total — one of each style. A purchase link will be sent to the ticket purchaser at a later date, one link per order. ## What Is Included at Oogie Boogie Bash Early admission to Disney California Adventure begins at 3 p.m. with your event ticket, giving D23 Members extra time in the park before the party officially starts at 6 p.m. The event runs with limited-capacity attendance, which means shorter wait times at select attractions after park close. Treat trails are spread throughout the park offering M&Ms, Skittles, Snickers, and other Halloween favorites, with Disney Villains overseeing the fun from thrones along the trails. Character experiences include more villain encounters than a standard park day, with confirmed appearances from Ernesto de la Cruz, Maleficent, Hades, and more. Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake — A Haunted Mansion Street Party is part of the evening’s entertainment lineup, and Villains Grove transforms the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail into a villain-inspired illuminated dreamscape. Every ticketed guest receives an event guide and unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads captured during the party from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., downloadable for up to 45 days after capture. ## D23 Night at Oogie Boogie Bash Ticket Details ![Disneyland Oogie Boogie Bash 2025: More Nights and Dates Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Disneyland-Oogie-Boogie-Bash-2025_-More-Nights-and-Dates-Announced-1598x900.jpg)Tickets are $169 per person. D23 Members — both General and Gold — are eligible to purchase. Guests of ticket purchasers do not need to be D23 Members, but the D23 Member who purchased the tickets must be present at entry or guests will not be admitted. Members must bring their membership card, either physical or digital via the D23 app. Tickets go on sale June 16, 2026, with the waiting room opening at approximately 8:45 a.m. PT. Tickets must be purchased online and are not available day-of. The purchase limit is eight tickets per person per event date. No discounts apply. Tickets are nonrefundable and may not be resold or transferred for commercial purposes. Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Premier Pass, and Single Pass are not available during the event. ## Our Take The [D23 exclusive night](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) at Oogie Boogie Bash is the kind of membership benefit that actually justifies the annual fee on its own for Halloween fans. Getting early access to ticket sales for one of the hardest-to-get tickets in the Disneyland Resort calendar, plus exclusive pins and dedicated photo backdrops, is a meaningful package. The $169 price point is in line with standard Oogie Boogie Bash pricing for comparable dates, so the D23 angle here is really about access and the pins rather than a discount. If September 27 works for your travel plans and you are a D23 Member, the June 16 sale date is one to put in your calendar right now. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** D23 **Tags:** D23 Night at Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 Announced for September 27 at Disney California Adventure --- ### [Scary Movie Reveals Second Popcorn Bucket: A Glow-in-the-Dark WAZZUP Phone for $67.69](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/03/scary-movie-reveals-second-popcorn-bucket-a-glow-in-the-dark-wazzup-phone-for-67-69/) **Published:** June 3, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Scary Movie is back at it. Discussion Films, Paramount Pictures, and the official Scary Movie social media accounts just revealed a second popcorn bucket ahead of the June 5 release — this time a glow-in-the-dark old school cell phone shaped container called the Scary Movie Popcorn Phone, priced at $67.69 plus shipping and handling.** ![Scary Movie Reveals Second Popcorn Bucket: A Glow-in-the-Dark WAZZUP Phone for $67.69](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Scary-Movie-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)If you missed the first one, we covered it when [Scary Movie dropped what may be the most unhinged popcorn bucket in movie theater history](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/21/scary-movie-6-popcorn-bucket-bong/) a few weeks back. That one went viral. This one is going to do the same thing. Also, that one was not meant for theatrical release; it was a joke! The new bucket is designed to look like an oversized retro brick cell phone — the kind from the late 90s that nobody uses anymore but everybody remembers. The phone keypad is fully detailed with number buttons, a Rcl, Clr, and Vol row, plus green Snd and red End buttons at the bottom. The Scary Movie logo is printed at the base of the phone. Down the side in bold red lettering: WAZZUP. The bucket glows in the dark. The promotional ads show the Ghost Face-adjacent mascot holding it up to his face like he is actually making a call. The branding leans fully into the bit. The promotional images are styled to look like a late-night infomercial, complete with a “CALL NOW” header in yellow on red, a starburst reading “GET YOURS NOW,” a phone number — (855) WAZ-ZZUP — a note that you must be 18 years or older to call, and a payment options bar listing Weed Pay and PotPay alongside the expected PayPal. It says “AS SEEN IN SHORTY’S DREAMS” where a normal infomercial would say “As Seen on TV.” Every single detail is a joke and every single detail is committed to completely. The price is $67.69 plus shipping and handling. No movie theater chain has posted this yet. At the moment it is strictly a social media reveal from the official accounts, the same way the first bucket dropped. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-03-112957.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-03-113014.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-03-113007.png)For all the latest popcorn bucket news leading up to opening weekend and beyond, check out our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) where we track every chain and every film. **Our Take:** They did it again. The bong bucket was the setup. The WAZZUP phone is the punchline. Two fake-or-maybe-not-fake infomercial popcorn buckets in two weeks, both perfectly timed to the June 5 release, both built around the exact kind of absurdist Scary Movie energy that made this franchise what it is. Whether either of these ends up at an actual theater concession stand is still an open question, but that almost does not matter at this point. The marketing is doing exactly what marketing is supposed to do. WAZZUP indeed. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Scary Movie 6 Wazzup Popcorn Bucket, Scary Movie popcorn bucket --- ### [ESPN's "We're Going" Super Bowl Campaign Gets Animated With New Toy Story 5 Crossover Spot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/03/espns-were-going-super-bowl-campaign-gets-animated-with-new-toy-story-5-crossover-spot/) **Published:** June 3, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **ESPN’s [“We’re Going” Super Bowl LXI](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/09/were-going-disney-and-espn-kick-off-super-bowl-lxi-campaign/ "‘We’re Going’ Disney and ESPN Kick-off Super Bowl LXI Campaign") campaign just got its biggest creative moment yet: a brand-new animated spot called “Toy Story 5.5” that debuted during Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, featuring animated versions of ESPN personalities alongside Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the rest of the Toy Story gang.** ![ESPN Turned Joe Buck and Troy Aikman Into Toy Story Characters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ESPN-Turned-Joe-Buck-and-Troy-Aikman-Into-Toy-Story-Characters-1600x900.jpg)## What Is “Toy Story 5.5”? The new spot is part of ESPN’s ongoing “We’re Going” campaign, which has been building toward Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles in February 2027 — the first Super Bowl ESPN has ever broadcast. “Toy Story 5.5” taps into the release of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, which hits theaters exclusively on June 19, 2026, to deliver what might be the most ambitious ad in the campaign so far. If you have not grabbed your tickets yet, [Toy Story 5 tickets are on sale now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-tickets-on-sale/) at all major chains. The spot features animated versions of ESPN Super Bowl commentators Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, and Lisa Salters, alongside action figures of Pat McAfee, Adam Schefter, Peyton and Eli Manning, Randy Moss, and Jason Kelce. ESPN mascot App-E also makes a cameo. The spot opens with Laura Rutledge and NFL analyst Marcus Spears in an office scene debating why the toy action figures are not being packed — because they need to hold the fort down while everyone else heads out. Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack reprise their roles as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie respectively, making this a full crossover with the actual Toy Story 5 film rather than just a visual style nod. ## What Is the “We’re Going” Campaign? ESPN launched “We’re Going” back in February 2026 following Super Bowl LX, reimagining the classic “I’m Going to Disney World” Super Bowl tradition on a massive scale. The original spot featured more than 60 Disney characters — including Darth Vader, Iron Man, Grogu, Stitch, Moana, and the Muppets — all united around one destination: Super Bowl LXI. Each new installment of the campaign adds to that momentum, and “Toy Story 5.5” is the latest chapter in what ESPN has described as a year-long adventure leading up to kickoff. ## What Is Toy Story 5 About? Toy Story 5 centers on Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the gang facing their biggest challenge yet: electronics. The film’s central conflict pits the classic analog toys against Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee, a tablet device in a frog-themed case who arrives with her own ideas about what is best for their kid Bonnie. Conan O’Brien voices a new character named Smarty Pants, and Ernie Hudson steps in as Combat Carl following the passing of Carl Weathers in 2024. The film is directed by Academy Award winner Andrew Stanton, co-directed by Kenna Harris, produced by Lindsey Collins, and features an original score by Oscar winner Randy Newman returning for his fifth Toy Story film. It opens exclusively in theaters June 19, 2026. FLN has the full breakdown of [every Toy Story 5 product announced during Roundup Reveal Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/27/every-toy-story-5-product-announced-during-roundup-reveal-week-2026-plus-what-got-left-out/) if you want to see the full scope of what Disney and Pixar have lined up around the release. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-03-103553.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-03-103602.png)## Why This Matters for Disney Fans The “We’re Going” campaign is one of the more creative pieces of Disney cross-platform marketing in recent memory. Using the Toy Story 5 release window to drop an ESPN ad that is essentially a mini Toy Story short — complete with the original voice cast — is the kind of move that only works because Disney owns both properties. For fans heading to theaters for Toy Story 5 this summer, the “Toy Story 5.5” spot is worth tracking down before you go. It sets the tone perfectly for what the film’s “toy meets tech” premise is doing. If you are still planning your opening weekend setup, FLN has the complete guide to [every Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket and tumbler available at theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/19/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-tumblers-theaters/) across AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Marcus, and more. Walmart is also selling a [Toy Story 5 Snack Container with a $15 Fandango Movie Reward](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/toy-story-5-popcorn-bucket-walmart/) for $39.99 if you want to bring the collectible experience home before you even walk into the theater. ## Our Take This is genuinely clever. ESPN getting the actual Toy Story 5 voice cast to animate their sports personalities is not a typical brand partnership — it is a full creative collaboration, and the result looks like it belongs in the Toy Story universe rather than feeling like an ad that borrowed the aesthetic. The timing with the NBA Finals is smart too. Disney is going to have Toy Story 5 front of mind for casual viewers who might not be tracking the theatrical release date, and this spot will do real work. If the rest of the “We’re Going” spots between now and February 2027 land at this level, it is going to be a genuinely great campaign to watch unfold. Stay up to date on all things Disney and entertainment at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com) and join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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There are three main components to the savings package, and each one stands on its own as a meaningful discount for couples budgeting a Disney wedding. The biggest savings is 50% off the ceremony venue fee at select locations. That applies to Resort Ceremony Locations, Disney’s Wedding Pavilion, and a specific set of theme park venues. At EPCOT, eligible locations include the China Courtyard, Germany Courtyard, Italy Isola, Italy Plaza, Japan Courtyard, Morocco Pavilion, Place de Remy, and United Kingdom Courtyard. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Tamu Tamu Courtyard is also included. It is worth noting that the venue fee discount does not reduce the event minimum for your chosen venue, day, and time, so couples should review the event minimum details on the Disney Weddings pricing page before booking. The second offer is 20% off Cinderella’s Coach or the Landau Coach for arrivals and departures on the wedding day. For couples who have always imagined arriving at their ceremony in a fairy tale coach, this is a rare chance to make that moment more accessible. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/514744cbe842311d74f2269438441c79.avif)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/0d76cb04c5d5646e01e26f3e31ebab29.avif)The third piece is the early booking window. Disney Weddings normally operates on a 12-month booking window, but Summer 2027 dates from July 1 through August 31, 2027 are available to book right now. That is a significant head start for couples who want the most flexibility in venue selection and planning. ## How Long Do You Have to Book? The offer expires August 31, 2026. It is valid on new contracts only and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Availability is subject to change, so couples interested in locking in the savings are best served by reaching out sooner rather than waiting. ## How to Book a Disney Wedding or Vow Renewal Couples can contact Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings directly through the **[Disney Weddings website](https://www.disneyweddings.com/)** to schedule a planning call and start the process. The team handles both full weddings and vow renewals, and the Summer 2027 offer applies to both. ## Our Take A 50% reduction on the ceremony venue fee is genuinely significant in the context of Disney wedding pricing, where venue fees can represent a meaningful portion of the overall budget. The early booking window is the underrated part of this announcement — getting a 14-plus month runway on venue selection at Walt Disney World means couples are not competing with the compressed 12-month window that makes prime dates disappear fast. If a Disney wedding has been on the radar and summer 2027 is even a possibility, this is worth a conversation now rather than in six months. Stay up to date on all things Disney at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com) and join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DZC70M-CLZe/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the Disney Wedding Summer 2027 savings offer? Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings is offering 50% off select ceremony venue fees, 20% off Cinderella’s Coach or Landau Coach, and early booking access for weddings and vow renewals taking place July 1, 2027 through August 31, 2027 at Walt Disney World Resort. ### When does the Disney Wedding Summer 2027 offer expire? The offer expires August 31, 2026. It is valid on new contracts only and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. ### Which venues are included in the 50% ceremony fee discount? Eligible venues include Resort Ceremony Locations, Disney’s Wedding Pavilion, select EPCOT locations including the China, Germany, Japan, Morocco, and United Kingdom Courtyards along with Italy Isola, Italy Plaza, and Place de Remy, and the Tamu Tamu Courtyard at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. ### Does the venue fee discount change the event minimum? No. The 50% ceremony venue fee savings do not change the event minimum for your chosen venue, day, and time. Couples should review Disney Weddings event minimums before booking. ### Can I book a Disney vow renewal with this offer? Yes. The Summer 2027 savings offer applies to both weddings and vow renewals at Walt Disney World Resort. ### How do I book a Disney wedding for summer 2027? Contact Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings through the Disney Weddings website at disneyweddings.com to schedule a planning call. Summer 2027 dates are currently open for booking ahead of the standard 12-month window. ### Is Cinderella’s Coach available for all Disney weddings? Cinderella’s Coach and the Landau Coach are available as transportation options through Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. The Summer 2027 offer includes 20% off either coach for events taking place July 1 through August 31, 2027. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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[Cool Kids’ Summer is Disney World’s 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/ "Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 at Walt Disney World: The Complete Guide") summer event running across the parks, bringing themed entertainment, character moments, and a dedicated food and beverage lineup for the season. Disney Parks Blog dropped the full snack rundown on June 2, and the under-$10 price point on every item is the headline. We have already covered the Cool Kids’ Summer event in depth over at Fantasy Land News, so check that out if you want the full picture before diving into the food. ## Cool Kids’ Summer Drinks at Disney World ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-WDW-Cool-Kids-Summer-Treats-4-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-WDW-Cool-Kids-Summer-Treats-3-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)Magic Kingdom’s Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies is adding two new drinks for the season. The Zurg Overload Shake is a vanilla shake with cherry coating, marshmallow whipped cream, sprinkles, and a chocolate piece. If you want something lighter and more refreshing, the Space Ranger Float is the move: DOLE Whip Lime and vanilla soft-serve combined with Sprite and green apple pearls. That green apple and lime combination sounds like a summer winner. Over at Animal Kingdom, Bluey fans will want to make a stop at Eight Spoon Café or Pizzafari for Bluey’s Berry Lemonade. It is a Frozen Minute Maid Lemonade loaded with blueberry, blackberry, strawberry, and raspberry. While you are at Pizzafari, the Wackadoo Fruit Freeze is right there alongside it: a frozen Simply Fruit Punch drink garnished with actual fruit salad, which is a nod to one of Bluey’s most beloved bits. If you are visiting Bluey’s Wild World at Animal Kingdom this summer, these are both perfectly timed additions to round out the experience. At EPCOT, GRAB-N-GOOF is serving Goofy’s Gone Fishing, which has become a fan favorite already: blue raspberry lemonade with strawberry fruit juice-filled pearls and your choice of fish or shark gummy candies. The choice of gummy shape is a small detail that kids are going to love having an opinion on. ## New Sweets and Snacks for Summer ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-WDW-Cool-Kids-Summer-Treats-6-1600x900.jpg)Pizzafari is pulling double duty as a snack destination this summer. In addition to the Bluey drinks, they are also serving Fairy Bread Cake, which is a vanilla birthday cake dipped in white chocolate, coated in rainbow sprinkles, and served with raspberry dipping sauce. It is an Australian-inspired treat that ties directly to Bluey’s roots, and it looks exactly as fun as it sounds. If you are at EPCOT’s GRAB-N-GOOF, the Gawrsh! Worms Everywhere Cake is the dessert worth stopping for: chocolate cake with chocolate ganache, cookies and cream pieces, and gummy candy. That is a lot of dessert energy in one snack and it works completely. ## Savory Options Under $10 ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-WDW-Cool-Kids-Summer-Treats-7-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-WDW-Cool-Kids-Summer-Treats-8-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)Not every stop needs to be sweet. GRAB-N-GOOF is also offering two savory snacks worth knowing about. The Chicken Goof-ups are Just Bare lightly breaded chicken breast bites paired with fried cheese curds and Goofy Sauce. The Goof Troop Mac Snack is fried macaroni and cheese served with marinara for dipping. Both are the kind of shareable snack that works well as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up between park activities. ## Our Take The under-$10 commitment across the entire Cool Kids’ Summer food lineup is genuinely refreshing. Disney park snacks have crept up in price year over year, so a themed seasonal lineup that holds that price point is worth calling out and appreciating. The Bluey’s Berry Lemonade and Wackadoo Fruit Freeze at Animal Kingdom are the obvious must-tries for any family visiting Bluey’s Wild World, since the theming connects and the drinks themselves look legitimately good. The Space Ranger Float is the sleeper pick of the whole list. Get that one before the summer crowds really hit. Stay up to date on all things Disney World summer at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com) and join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Bluey’s Library is a free digital experience built around one of Bluey and Bingo’s favorite spots: their local library. It launched this week on the official Bluey website at bluey.tv and is designed as something families can enjoy together. The experience brings fan-favorite episodes to life through interactive storytelling, letting kids scroll through animated scenes, lift digital flaps, trigger animations, and hunt for hidden longdogs along the way. Three episodes are available at launch — “Army,” “The Adventure,” and “Stories” — all reimagined as immersive, interactive journeys. More episodes are planned to be added over time. Each one was built with brand-new artwork created in collaboration with artists at Ludo Studio, the studio behind the show itself. The stories are narrated by Australian children and include recognizable sound effects and catchphrases from the original cast. ## What Can You Do Inside It? Beyond just reading, kids can create personalized coloring sheets and bookmarks using digital stickers, save everything in their own virtual book bag, and print it all out when they get home. It is genuinely interactive in a way that goes beyond a simple digital book — kids make choices that influence the story’s path, artwork, and locations as they go. The experience also brings back Kate McMahon and Mary Bolling, hosts of the Gotta Be Done podcast, reprising their roles as the Librarians from the Series 3 episode “Promises.” They guide users through the library and explain how everything works, which is a lovely touch for fans who caught that episode. ## Why This Is Perfect for Disney World and Disneyland Right Now ![Children cheer and reach toward two large, colorful cartoon dog mascots on a stage in a bright indoor show for kids.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Blueys-Wild-World-at-Conservation-Station-1-1349x900.jpg)If you are visiting Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or heading to Disneyland to meet Bluey and Bingo at a character greeting, you already know how waits can stack up. A virtual queue, a standby line, or even just the walk between areas can be a lot to manage with a Bluey-obsessed kid at your side. Bluey’s Library is exactly the kind of thing that fills that time in a meaningful way. It is free, it works in a browser, and it does not require a download or a subscription. You can hand a phone or tablet to your kid while you wait, and they will be fully absorbed hunting hidden longdogs and making story choices until it is time to see the real thing in person. That is a win for everyone in the family. If you are planning a trip to Bluey’s Wild World at Animal Kingdom, check out our complete guide to help you make the most of the experience. FLN has covered everything from the virtual queue to Magic Shots, and we will keep updating it as new details come in. You can find all of our Bluey coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com). ## Our Take This is one of those free digital extras that actually delivers. The Ludo Studio artwork is gorgeous, the hidden longdog mechanic will absolutely delight kids who love hunting for Easter eggs, and the fact that it ties into real library episodes gives it some genuine warmth. It is also a nice reminder that Bluey’s storytelling works in basically any format. For parents at Disney parks right now trying to keep the energy up before a character meet, this is a no-brainer. Bookmark it before you leave the hotel room. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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With Toy Story 5 hitting theaters on June 19, the appetite for everything Woody, Buzz, and the gang is at an all-time high. Atari is leaning into that with a collection that spans more than a decade of classic Disney and Pixar games, packaged together for modern consoles and built with behind-the-scenes content that fans of the franchise will want to sit with. Fantasy Land News has been tracking the full wave of [Toy Story 5 merchandise at the Disney Store](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/disney-store-toy-story-5-collection/) ahead of the film’s release, and this one is a standout for anyone who grew up playing these games. Toy Story: Retro Roundup! is the centerpiece of the collection. It gathers five Disney and Pixar games across 11 total versions, accounting for both console and handheld releases. The lineup includes Toy Story from 1995 on Sega Genesis, SNES, and Game Boy; Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue! on PlayStation 1; Toy Story 2 on Game Boy Color; Buzz Lightyear of Star Command on PlayStation 1 and Game Boy Color; Toy Story Racer on PlayStation 1 and Game Boy Color; and A Bug’s Life on PlayStation 1 and Game Boy Color. All games have been updated with quality-of-life improvements and new features, and the collection includes a virtual museum stocked with rare design documents and vintage development photos. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Toy-Story_-Retro-Roundup-and-Toy-Story-3-Complete-Edition-1600x900.jpg)The behind-the-scenes video package adds real weight to the release. Atari recorded new content with Jason Katz, Head of Story at Pixar; Jim Hanks, the voice actor behind Woody in the games; Luigi Priore, VP and GM of Disney and Pixar Games; and Jon Burton, founder of TT Games. For anyone who grew up renting Toy Story 2 on PlayStation 1, getting that kind of direct access to the people who made these games is a genuine treat. Toy Story 3 Complete Edition rounds out the double pack. The 2010 game, which became something of a legend among movie tie-in releases for its Toy Box mode, is now coming to modern platforms with up to 4K resolution and 60 frames per second on supported hardware. It includes previously PlayStation 3-exclusive content and both Story Mode, which runs through the film’s locations with Woody, Buzz, and Jessie, and Toy Box Mode, the open-world Wild West sandbox where players can build out their own town and even play as Evil Emperor Zurg. Local cooperative play is also supported. The double pack retails for $49.99 and is available for pre-order now through Atari’s website and select retailers. Digital versions of both games are sold separately. The physical bundle is available on PlayStation 5, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and Switch. If you are already planning your Toy Story 5 theater run and want to grab the full collectibles experience, our [Toy Story 5 popcorn buck](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/)[e](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/)[ts guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/) has everything confirmed for the film’s theatrical release. **Our Take:** Toy Story 3 was genuinely one of the best movie tie-in games ever made, and Toy Story Racer on PlayStation 1 is deeply underrated. Bundling 11 versions of classic games with behind-the-scenes access from Pixar and the original voice cast is exactly the kind of release that deserves to be on the shelf next to the Toy Story 5 collectibles. October 15 is well after the theatrical run, but for fans who want to keep the celebration going, this is the move. Toy Story: Retro Roundup! and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition release October 15, 2026. [**Pre-orders are open now at atari.com**](https://atari.com/products/toy-story-retro-roundup-physical?fbclid=IwY2xjawSL4YJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYb1dGbmN4dldrbkNFdEt4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlMFhsBZBhI6T9H0aknhVxTK6euIMbALxdWAPFEM-xzgXmqzACRS_m12RbF-_aem_90jatzsyKzGIjB_wRy1a1A). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-05-13-10h19m32s166_20_11zon.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-05-13-10h19m32s166_20_11zon.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot_2026-05-20_121729_3_11zon.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot_2026-05-20_121729_3_11zon.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-05-13-10h05m47s591_13_11zon.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/vlcsnap-2026-05-13-10h05m47s591_13_11zon.webp)## Toy Story: Retro Roundup! and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition ### What is Toy Story: Retro Roundup!? Toy Story: Retro Roundup! is a classic game collection developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Atari. It includes five Disney and Pixar games across 11 console and handheld versions, spanning titles from 1995 through 2001. ### What games are included in Toy Story: Retro Roundup!? The collection includes Toy Story (1995, Sega Genesis, SNES, Game Boy), Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue! (1999, PlayStation 1), Toy Story 2 (1999, Game Boy Color), Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000, PlayStation 1 and Game Boy Color), Toy Story Racer (2001, PlayStation 1 and Game Boy Color), and A Bug’s Life (1998, PlayStation 1 and Game Boy Color). ### What is Toy Story 3 Complete Edition? Toy Story 3 Complete Edition is a modern remaster of the 2010 Toy Story 3 video game, now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam. It runs at up to 4K resolution and 60 frames per second on supported platforms and includes previously PlayStation 3-exclusive content. ### How much does the Toy Story double pack cost? The physical double pack containing both Toy Story: Retro Roundup! and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition retails for $49.99. It is available for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and Switch. ### When does the Toy Story game collection release? Both games release on October 15, 2026. Pre-orders are available now through Atari’s website and select retailers. ### Who developed the Toy Story Retro Roundup collection? Digital Eclipse developed both Toy Story: Retro Roundup! and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition, with Atari serving as publisher on both titles. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The initiative, which began on Veterans Day 2025, culminates on the July 4 weekend with programming and parks experiences spanning coast to coast. Fantasy Land News has been covering [Disney Celebrates America since its original announcement](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/20/disney-celebrates-america-initiative-starts-veterans-day-2025-for-nations-semiquincentennial/) last October. The first major broadcast moment arrives before the holiday itself. “Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness,” a two-hour primetime special, debuts on ABC on June 29. The special spotlights America’s greatest stories, triumphs, and traditions, weaving together real-world locations with the beloved lands of Disney Parks, including places like New Orleans and the American frontier, to connect audiences with the people and places that define the country. At the parks, Soarin’ Across America makes its Disneyland Resort debut on July 2 at Disney California Adventure Park, joining the previously announced EPCOT version of the attraction. The new film replaces Soarin’ Around the World with an immersive flight experience highlighting American natural beauty and iconic cityscapes. The EPCOT version, which [Fantasy Land News first reported alongside the full initiative announcement](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/20/disney-celebrating-america-at-walt-disney-world-july-fourth-fireworks-and-national-broadcast-for-250th-anniversary/), has already welcomed guests this summer. ![Disney Celebrating America at Walt Disney World July Fourth Fireworks and National Broadcast for 250th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/July-4th-2026-Disney-World-Fireworks-Celebrate-America-250th-1600x900.jpg)The 24-hour multi-platform broadcast on July 4 remains the centerpiece of the celebration. World News Tonight anchor David Muir leads the daylong coverage across ABC, Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, Freeform, FX, and National Geographic, with ABC News correspondents and National Geographic Explorers reporting from all 50 states. The broadcast ends with a live fireworks special from both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. Ken Potrock, President of Major Events Integration at The Walt Disney Company, called it an opportunity to celebrate “the people, places, and shared moments that define who we are.” The fireworks themselves have been expanded to three consecutive nights. “Disney’s Celebrate America! — A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” will light up Cinderella Castle and Disneyland on Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, giving guests more opportunities to experience the show across the holiday weekend. Disney’s commitment to veterans and military families is also a central thread of the celebration. A $2.5 million donation to Blue Star Families supports military families nationwide, and Disney will host special movie screenings on military bases and in key markets across the country. Disney Consumer Products has released a special military-inspired merchandise assortment at both resorts, and a broader Americana collection honoring the anniversary milestone is available now at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and DisneyStore.com. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Disney_America250_16x9-1024x576-1.jpg)Across Disney’s broader portfolio, ABC’s Good Morning America continues its “50 States in 50 Weeks” series, ESPN is hunting for “America’s Team” through a new SportsCenter segment, and National Geographic’s “America in Superlatives” series is running across all platforms through the summer. **Our Take:** This is Disney at its finest. Walt himself was famously patriotic, and this celebration feels like a genuine extension of that spirit. Being able to personally witness three nights of fireworks here at Walt Disney World is going to be something special, and Fantasy Land News will be on the ground at Magic Kingdom for the 24-hour broadcast on July 4. We will have you covered all weekend long. Disney Celebrates America runs through July 5, 2026. Follow Fantasy Land News for full coverage leading up to and throughout the July 4 weekend. Join the Realm at fantasylandnews.com/the-realm. ## Disney Celebrates America FAQ ### When does the Disney Celebrates America primetime special air? “Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness” airs on ABC on June 29, 2026. The two-hour special highlights American stories, traditions, and triumphs connected through Disney Parks locations. ### When does Soarin’ Across America open at Disneyland? Soarin’ Across America opens at Disney California Adventure Park at Disneyland Resort on July 2, 2026. The new film replaces Soarin’ Around the World and showcases American landscapes and cityscapes. ### What is the Disney Celebrates America 24-hour broadcast? The 24-hour broadcast airs July 3 through July 4, 2026 across ABC, Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, Freeform, FX, and National Geographic. World News Tonight anchor David Muir leads the coverage, which ends with a live fireworks broadcast from Walt Disney World and Disneyland. ### How many nights are the July 4 fireworks at Walt Disney World in 2026? The fireworks show “Disney’s Celebrate America! — A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” runs for three consecutive nights in 2026: July 3, July 4, and July 5, at both Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland. ### What is Disney doing for veterans and military families for the 250th anniversary? Disney is donating $2.5 million to Blue Star Families and hosting special movie screenings on military bases. A military-inspired merchandise collection is available at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney is expanding its use of workforce programs for veterans entering civilian careers. ### When did the Disney Celebrates America initiative start? Disney Celebrates America launched on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, and runs through the July 4, 2026 weekend marking the United States’ 250th anniversary. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Most of the lineup overlaps with what Regal and Cinemark are offering, but the Train Collectible Popcorn Bucket is [AMC-exclusive](https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/minions-monsters-77563) and the clear standout of the bunch. Here is everything confirmed. ![AMC Reveals Full Minions & Monsters Popcorn Buckets and Collectibles Lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AMC-Reveals-Full-Minions-Monsters-Popcorn-Buckets-and-Collectibles-Lineup-1600x900.jpg) - **Mini Minions Combo** — Includes a large drink with a mystery cup topper, a large popcorn in a “Content Creator” printed tub, and one mystery plushie. The topper and plushie are randomized, so you will not know what you are getting until you open it. - **Zoetrope Collectible Popcorn Bucket** — The teal art-deco theater chest that has also been confirmed at [Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-regal-popcorn-buckets/). AMC markets this as exclusive, but it is not. Includes a large popcorn. - **Train Collectible Popcorn Bucket** — This one is the real AMC exclusive. It is a sculpted green steam locomotive with a Minion peeking out of the coal car, and it includes a large popcorn. Nothing else at any other chain comes close to this design, and it is the item serious collectors will be after first. - **Camera Cup** — A sculpted Minion holding a vintage film camera, included with a large drink. AMC labels this exclusive, but similar sculpted cups are available at other chains. Still a strong design if you are building out your collection. - **Barbarians with Chainsaws Blanket** — A fleece blanket featuring a retro movie poster design for a fictional film-within-the-film called Barbarians with Chainsaws. It is a fun piece of movie merchandise that ties directly into the 1920s Hollywood storyline. AMC Stubs members also have access to a Become a Filmmaker Sweepstakes by purchasing tickets for July 1 through July 5. Separately, anyone who sees the film in Dolby Cinema at AMC on opening day will receive a free collectible keychain featuring Minions on a film set, one per ticket purchase while supplies last. For everything else confirmed across all chains, visit our [Minions & Monsters popcorn buckets roundup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/). You can also check out what [Cinemark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-popcorn-buckets-every-item-at-cinemark-this-summer/) and [Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-regal-popcorn-buckets/) are bringing to the table before you decide where to see the film. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/710365482_1530831435289889_8470475630599462665_n-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/710755371_1348080713876230_9066017504129766318_n-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/713783937_875769115563547_3293358379536240977_n-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/712430761_2089528755248804_4813357337217438499_n-720x900.jpg)**Our Take:** The Train bucket is the one. It is genuinely exclusive to AMC, the design is unlike anything else in this theatrical run, and it is the kind of piece that will look great on a shelf long after the summer ends. Since AMC 24 at Disney Springs is our home theater, we are planning to grab it in person on opening day. If it sells out fast, we will be watching the AMC shop closely for online sales. Everything else in the lineup is solid, but do not let AMC’s broad use of the word “exclusive” fool you — the Train is the only item you cannot get anywhere else. Minions & Monsters opens only in theaters on July 1, 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Looking for more info on Toy Story, including [Toy Story 5 popcorn buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/ "Toy Story 5 Popcorn Buckets 2026: Every Theater Chain Collectible"), [Disney Store](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/disney-store-toy-story-5-collection/ "Disney Store Reveals the Toy Story 5 Collection Launching June 1"), and Adidas? ![Taylor Swift Toy Story 5](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Taylor-Swift-Toy-Story-5-Announcement-Confirmed-for-2_00-PM-ET-June-1-1600x900.jpg)This is no longer speculation. Swift’s team controls taylorswift.com, which means whatever drops at 2:00 PM ET today is coming directly from her camp in partnership with Pixar. Fantasy Land News first covered the Taylor Swift and Toy Story 5 connection last week when Pixar’s official Instagram posted a photo of the TS billboard with a caption that closely mirrored a lyric from “Shake It Off.” At the time, we called it brilliant marketing that stopped just short of confirmation. Today it is confirmation. [Read our original coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/30/pixar-toy-story-5-taylor-swift/) What exactly drops at 2:00 PM ET remains unknown. A new song for the soundtrack is the leading theory. Reports have also circulated that Swift may voice a character named Emily in the film, though Pixar has not confirmed casting. Toy Story 5 opens exclusively in theaters on June 19, 2026. Fantasy Land News will have full coverage the moment the announcement goes live. Check out [**Taylor Swift Online**](https://store.taylorswift.com/password) and see the countdown yourself! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Pixar **Tags:** Taylor Swift Toy Story 5, Toy Story 5 --- ### [Everything Coming to Disney Plus in June 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/01/disney-plus-june-2026/) **Published:** June 1, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney+ is bringing one of its biggest months of 2026 in June, headlined by the June 24 premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash and the same-day debut of Behind the Attraction Season 3, a two-episode special focused entirely on Disney Cruise Line and the making of the Disney Destiny. The full month also includes the Hamilton hip-hop documentary, Adventure Time: Side Quests, the Bonnaroo livestream, a new Pixar streaming marathon, and a steady lineup of new episodes across kids, family, and international content.** Here is everything coming to Disney+ in June 2026, organized by what matters most to Disney fans. ![Behind the Attraction Season 3 Premieres June 24 on Disney+ With Disney Cruise Line Focus](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Behind-the-Attraction-Season-3-Premieres-June-24-on-Disney-With-Disney-Cruise-Line-Focus-1600x900.jpg)Behind the Attraction Season 3 Premieres June 24 on Disney+ With Disney Cruise Line Focus## Behind the Attraction Season 3: Disney Cruise Line — June 24 The biggest premiere for Disney parks and Disney Cruise Line fans this month is Behind the Attraction Season 3, dropping June 24 with all episodes streaming at once. The two-episode special turns its lens on Disney Cruise Line for the first time, tracing the fleet’s origins from its 1998 launch through the present day, with particular focus on the Disney Destiny — the first Disney Cruise Line ship built around a heroes and villains theme. Executive producers Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, and Brian Volk-Weiss return from earlier seasons. We covered the full announcement in detail at [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/18/behind-the-attraction-season-3-premieres-june-24-on-disney-with-disney-cruise-line-focus/). Also on June 10, Disney+ adds The Magic Behind Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows, a behind-the-scenes look at the Imagineers and artists who shaped the newest addition to the Polynesian resort, including the tropical terrace gardens and island theming from Bora Bora, Hawaii, Samoa, and Fiji. Parks fans have two strong reasons to tune in this month before the Avatar premiere even arrives. ## Avatar: Fire and Ash — June 24 ![Who's Who in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash': Character Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Whos-Who-in-Avatar_-Fire-and-Ash_-Character-Guide-1600x900.jpg)The third chapter of the Avatar saga arrives on Disney+ on June 24. The film follows Jake Sully and his family as they navigate the aftermath of a devastating loss, seeking allies in the Wind Traders while facing a new threat from the Ash People, a group who blame Eywa for the destruction of their home. Disney notes that some flashing-lights scenes may affect photosensitive viewers. Avatar: Fire and Ash and Behind the Attraction Season 3 land on the same day, making June 24 the single biggest day of the month on the platform. ## A Spark Into a Flame: Hamilton and Hip-Hop — June 16 ![Hamilton Is Coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray for the First Time on June 16 and the Collector's Edition Is Stunning](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hamilton-Is-Coming-to-4K-UHD-Blu-ray-for-the-First-Time-on-June-16-and-the-Collectors-Edition-Is-St-1600x900.jpg)Hamilton Is Coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray for the First Time on June 16 and the Collector’s Edition Is StunningOn June 16, Disney+ premieres A Spark Into a Flame: Hamilton and Hip-Hop as part of a Hamilton Collector’s Edition release. The documentary explores the connection between the Broadway phenomenon and the hip-hop roots that inspired it, including the Hamilton Mixtape that followed. Lin-Manuel Miranda appears alongside Busta Rhymes, Nas, Questlove, Black Thought, Angie Martinez, Common, Dessa, Residente, and more. ## Adventure Time: Side Quests — June 29 Adventure Time returns on June 29 with Adventure Time: Side Quests, a companion series to the Emmy, Peabody, and Annie Award-winning original. The new series follows Finn and Jake across the land of Ooo in standalone adventures from Warner Bros. Animation, premiering on Disney+ to close out the month. ## Bonnaroo Livestream — June 11 Through June 14 Disney+ and Hulu are livestreaming all four days of Bonnaroo this month. Day 1 goes live June 11 at 7:45pm ET, Day 2 on June 12 at 7pm ET, Day 3 on June 13 at 7pm ET, and Day 4 on June 14 at 5pm ET. The festival takes place in Manchester, Tennessee and is known for its diverse lineup and multi-day camping format. ## New Series and Premieres Dragon Striker premieres June 10 with all episodes streaming at once. The animated series is set at Kal Asterock, an elite school where sports and magic combine, following farm boy Key as he discovers his abilities and joins a team to challenge the school champions alongside goalkeeper Ssyelle. Doctor on the Edge, a Hulu Original Korean drama about an elite plastic surgeon reassigned to a remote island, premieres June 1 and drops new episodes across the month through June 29. Disney Jr. Ariel: The Little Mermaid Season 2 also begins June 1, sending Ariel and friends into a new undersea realm called the Crystal World. Best of the World with Antoni Porowski arrives sometime in June with all episodes at once. The National Geographic series follows Antoni Porowski through Paris, Mexico City, London, and New York in search of authentic travel experiences beyond the standard tourist path. ## Kids and Family Content Chibiverse Season 4 launches June 6 with new episodes that bring crossover chaos involving pirates, monster wrestling, and time travel. Locker Diaries: Phineas and Ferb Shorts premieres June 6 with two episodes and continues with new installments on June 13 and June 20, following Phineas and Ferb through school adventures from inside their lockers. Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends returns June 12 with new episodes following Tony Stark, Riri Williams, and Amadeus Cho. Disney Jr. Play Break Shorts debuts June 4, an interactive format that encourages kids to move along with their favorite Disney Jr. characters. Imagineer That! continues June 16 with Tom Morrow 2.0 exploring why riders don’t fall out of roller coasters with help from a Muppets guest. ## Banana Ball on Disney+ and ESPN ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-DLR-Bananas-4-1-1600x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_titleThe Savannah Bananas bring their Banana Ball exhibition format to Disney+ and ESPN throughout June. Bananas vs. Firefighters airs June 13 on ESPN+ at 8pm ET. Bananas vs. Clowns runs June 19 on ESPN2 at 7pm ET, June 20 on ESPN+ at 7pm ET, and June 21 on ESPN at 3pm ET. Bananas vs. Party Animals closes the month with a June 27 game on ESPN at 8pm ET and a June 28 game on ABC at 4pm ET. ## New Streams Launching in June Disney+ is launching a Pixar Stream on June 10, an always-on marathon pulling from across the studio’s library including Toy Story and The Incredibles. The Animated Classics Stream is already live, running a curated lineup from The Lion King and Mulan through many other favorites. ## Bonus Features The X-Files: I Want to Believe Director’s Cut Bonus Feature arrives June 11. Muppets Most Wanted: Unnecessary Extended Cut Bonus Feature arrives June 14. ## Our Take June 24 is the date to circle. Avatar: Fire and Ash is the kind of sequel Disney needs to land well, and having Behind the Attraction Season 3 drop the same day is a smart pairing for fans who will be spending that evening on the couch anyway. The Disney Cruise Line focus for Behind the Attraction feels overdue and the Disney Destiny angle gives it a hook beyond nostalgia. The Hamilton documentary is a genuine surprise that should land with a much wider audience than just Broadway fans, and Adventure Time: Side Quests closing out the month means June ends as strong as it starts. This is a month worth planning around. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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For every chain in one place, visit our [complete Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/). The Epic Theatres Toy Story 5 lineup visible in the chain’s official reveal image includes a Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger popcorn tub, a Toy Story hexagonal bucket, a Lilypad frame character cup topper, a Woody cowboy hat popcorn tin, a 20oz tumbler with Buzz Lightyear topper, Zak! character tumblers across multiple designs, a Toy Story 5 plush blanket, a Funko-style Woody figure, a Jessie and Bullseye lip gloss keychain set, a Buzz Lightyear and character figurine four-pack, and a Toy Story 5 large popcorn tub. Epic is also the only chain confirmed so far to offer a Toy Story 5 Opening Weekend Exclusive Commemorative Ticket, available opening weekend only while supplies last. The commemorative ticket features the full Toy Story 5 cast across a wide horizontal format with the Toy Story 5 logo and Epic Theatres branding, styled after a classic collectible movie ticket. It is the kind of item that disappears fast on opening weekend and does not come back. ![Epic Theatres Reveals Full Toy Story 5 Collectible Lineup for June 19](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-01-092740.png)![Epic Theatres Reveals Full Toy Story 5 Collectible Lineup for June 19](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-01-092723.png)Epic Theatres previously offered online pre-ordering for its Masters of the Universe collectible lineup ahead of the June 5 opening, becoming the first US chain to open pre-orders for that film’s merchandise. Whether Epic opens similar pre-ordering for Toy Story 5 has not been confirmed, but the pre-order system they used for Masters of the Universe is exactly the kind of tool that gets collectibles into the hands of real fans, kids, and collectors rather than resellers who show up on opening morning to clear out the concession stand. We are watching for an announcement and will update this article when pre-ordering goes live. ## Our Take We live just down the road from Epic Theatres in Clermont and it is genuinely one of our favorite local theater experiences. This lineup has the right mix of items for every type of Toy Story fan, from the serious collector going after the Funko and the Buzz bucket to the family who just wants a great cup to take home after seeing the movie. If Epic runs pre-ordering for Toy Story 5 the way they did for Masters of the Universe, that is the move. It takes the opening-day scramble out of the equation and makes sure these things reach people who actually want them. We will be there opening weekend either way. ## Epic Theatres Reveals Full Toy Story 5 Collectible Lineup for June 19 Toy Story 5 opens June 19, 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Check out all the [Minions & Monsters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/) theater collectibles as they are announced. ![Minions & Monsters Regal Collectible Popcorn Buckets and Merch Lineup Confirmed for July 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Minions-Monsters-Regal-Collectible-Popcorn-Buckets-and-Merch-Lineup-Confirmed-for-July-2026-1600x900.jpg)Minions & Monsters Regal Collectible Popcorn Buckets and Merch Lineup Confirmed for July 2026The headline piece at Regal is the Zoetrope Collectible Popcorn Bucket, a teal art-deco-styled chest with ornate gold legs that is unlike anything else in the theatrical collectibles space right now. It comes filled with a large popcorn. Joining it are two sculpted popcorn containers: the Irene Collectible Popcorn Container, which shows a Minion half-swallowed by a lumpy orange many-eyed monster, and the James and Goomi Collectible Popcorn Container, featuring a suited Minion clutching a small green creature. Both also come with a large popcorn. [![Promotional poster for Illumination's Minions & Monsters with a turquoise popcorn bucket and July 1 release date.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/minons-and-monsters-zoetrope-popcorn-bucket-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/minons-and-monsters-zoetrope-popcorn-bucket.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/minons-and-monsters-kids-collectible-combo-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/minons-and-monsters-kids-collectible-combo.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/minons-and-monsters-explorers-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/minons-and-monsters-explorers.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/minons-and-monsters-shoulder-buddies-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/minons-and-monsters-shoulder-buddies.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/minons-and-monsters-james-and-goomi-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/minons-and-monsters-james-and-goomi.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/minons-and-monsters-irene-popcorn-bucket-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/minons-and-monsters-irene-popcorn-bucket.webp)Regal is also offering a Collectible Kids Combo, a popcorn tin filled with popcorn and a collectible drink cup filled with soda, plus your choice of one of five character cup toppers. The Collectible Explorer Light-Up Cup comes filled with the drink of your choice. Shoulder Buddies are magnetic plush Minion pals designed to clip on and go wherever the summer takes you. Regal Crown Club members can get 1,000 extra credits today only by purchasing tickets to Minions & Monsters. Separately, purchase an IMAX ticket to Minions & Monsters on opening weekend and you will receive a free large ICEE at participating Regal locations. All items are available at participating Regal locations while supplies last. The Zoetrope bucket is the one to watch. The art-deco design ties directly into the film’s 1920s Hollywood setting, which means it is both a great display piece and a bucket that actually makes sense in context. The free ICEE with IMAX on opening weekend is a legitimately good deal if you were already planning on the premium format. And the 1,000 Crown Club credits offer expires today, so do not sit on that one. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/minions-monsters-1000-ec-1-1352x900.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/minions-monsters-icee-promo-1.webp)For a full look at every bucket and collectible hitting theaters this summer, our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) has you covered. We also broke down the full [Cinemark Minions & Monsters lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-popcorn-buckets-every-item-at-cinemark-this-summer/), which includes the exclusive Cowboy Souvenir Cup and the James & Irene and James & Goomi buckets at that chain. Minions & Monsters opens only in theaters on July 1. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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All movies air on Hallmark Channel first and stream the following day on Hallmark+.** Familiar faces are leading the way this month. Brennan Elliott, Peter Porte, and Brendan Penny are all returning to Hallmark screens, joined by Nikki DeLoach, Heather Hemmens, Lyndsy Fonseca, and Erica Cerra. They are joined by newcomer Apostolis Totsikas, making his Hallmark debut opposite DeLoach in the month’s opening film. Who are you most looking forward to seeing? ![Hallmark Channel Announces June 2026 Movie Lineup for Summer Nights Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Fantasy-Land-News-Guide-to-June-on-Hallmark-Channel-1600x900.jpg)## The Greek Aisle – June 6th ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/june8.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/june7.webp)Pack your bags, we’re going global. When Georgia travels to the Greek island of Corfu to finalize an inheritance, she unexpectedly discovers that marrying her handsome co-inheritor is the only way to meet the requirements. Stars Nikki DeLoach, Apostolis Totsikas. ## Texas Two-Step – June 13th ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/june6.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/june5.webp)Olivia returns to Texas to help her aunt with her country music bar that’s fallen on hard times and reconnects with Luke, her childhood sweetheart turned cowboy, and her passion for dancing. Stars Heather Hemmens, Brendan Penny. ## The Love Heist – June 20th ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/june4.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jun3.webp)Celebrity stylist Kayli must team up with hotel security chief Mills to track down an iconic piece of fashion history after it goes missing on her watch before the Chicago Costume Gala. Stars Lyndsy Fonseca, Peter Porte. ## A Castle of Our Own – June 27th ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/june2.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/june1.webp)When an overworked architect takes an unexpected summer trip, a sandcastle contest and a contractor help her reconnect with her daughter, rediscover joy, and find love she never saw coming. Stars Brennan Elliott, Erica Cerra. The Way Home will wrap up at the end of June with its series finale. Hallmark+ will finish the Mom’s The Bride series in June. July will bring new movies and a show for the **[Christmas in July](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/hallmark-channel-christmas-in-july-2026/ "Hallmark Channel Christmas in July 2026 Returns June 26 with Four New Movies")** event. **Related *The Way Home* Coverage at Fantasy Land News:** [The Pond Is Closing: Hallmark Announces *The Way Home* Will End With Season 4](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/12/the-pond-is-closing-hallmark-announces-the-way-home-will-end-with-season-4/) [New Trailer Drops for Fourth and Final Season of *The Way Home*](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/new-trailer-drops-for-fourth-and-final-season-of-the-way-home/) [Before the Pond Closes: Your Complete Guide to *The Way Home* Season 4](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/what-to-know-before-the-way-home-season-4/) Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). ## Fantasy Land News Guide to June on Hallmark Channel > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYpsbnwGCUO/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hallmark%20Channel%20Announces%20June%202026%20Movie%20Lineup%20for%20Summer%20Nights%20Event&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hallmark%20Channel%20Announces%20June%202026%20Movie%20Lineup%20for%20Summer%20Nights%20Event "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ba49759aa7d051442e0ac6f59d1b227e364f46d76c7b44115284319d044d801?s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Holly Gately Owner and Wrtiter Holly Gately is co-owner, writer, and business manager of Fantasy Land News. She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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The movie is streaming now on Hallmark+. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Haunted-Harmony-Mysteries_-Key-To-the-Castle-Delivers-Romance-Specters-and-Sleuthing-1600x900.jpg)This installment centers around a ghost hunter show that comes to town; it’s up to Gethsemane and Eamon to solve the unexpected murder of the host, allowing the brand-new spirit to cross over. Tamera Mowry-Housley returns as Gethsemane, Risteard Cooper is back as witty ghost Eamon, Adam Fergus as Inspector O’Reilly, and Marco Grazzini as Griff. The story moves and keeps a decent pace. It’s a Hallmark Mystery, and they tend to follow a routine. This was no different. These cozy mysteries are my favorite. There is a new murder or two to solve, and our heroine does so with the assistance of her ghostly friend. Gethsemane tends to get involved in the solving of the murders with the help of her spectral friends. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hhkey4.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hhkey3.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hhkey2.webp)Most Hallmark fans enjoy seeing a Tamera Mowry-Housley movie, and I’m no different. This is no different. I enjoy her as Gethsemane. But the real star of these movies is Risteard Cooper. Eamon, the friendly ghost, is the levity and fun in these movies. The character is expertly written and acted. Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Key to the Castle is written by Kraig Wenman. Kraig has written more than 10 Hallmark mystery movies. The heart of the franchise is the banter between Gethseman and Eamon. Gethsemane brings warmth and is grounded. Eamon is dry and theatrical. No one but Gethsemane sees Eamon, and that makes for some interesting scenes where you see Gethsemane having two conversations at once. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hhkey7.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hhkey5.webp)The storyline of the ghost hunter reality show in a scenario where there are real ghosts is a great cozy crime trope. It pokes fun at the paranormal shows while in the middle of a paranormal mystery. There is a love triangle happening with Gethsemane, Griff, and Inspector O’Reilly. We see that this is building, but it is on the back burner while the murder mystery is the star. What didn’t work for me was the underutilization of Marco Grazzini. Hopefully, in subsequent movies, if we get any, he is more prominent. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hhkey8.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hhkey6.webp)My biggest complaint is that this is filmed in Ireland. I’d like to see more of Ireland. There is a lot of time spent indoors. Not a big complaint but that’s what I’d like. If you like cozy mysteries, this is a fine one to watch. You like the first two movies; this is a fine continuation of the story. If you haven’t seen the other two, go back and see how the story unfolds. If not, this is a fine standalone movie. This wraps up May Mysteries. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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This is not a traditional round popcorn bucket but a sculptural figure, and that distinction will be the conversation starter for collectors heading into opening weekend. Snapco LLC was the creator of the viral [Back to the Future DeLorean Popcorn Bucket!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/21/delorean-popcorn-bucket-for-back-to-the-future-40th-anniversary-real-or-not/) ![Snapco Supergirl Lobo Spacehog Popcorn Bucket Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Super-Girl-Lobo-popcorn-Buckets-1598x900.jpg) This joins a growing lineup of Supergirl theater collectibles already in the pipeline. The normal popcorn tins and cups will be coming, with the Lobo on Spacehog figure clearly serving as the centerpiece of the collection. We are hoping for some more Kypto buckets, but haven’t heard anything as of this writing. Supergirl is the second film in DC Studios’ rebooted DC Universe, starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El and Jason Momoa as the villain Lobo. It hits theaters and IMAX on June 26, 2026. If you were a fan of the Superman collectible lineup last summer, DC Studios’ popcorn bucket universe is officially expanding in a big way. We covered the full Superman bucket collection when it launched, including the Krypto the Superdog Popcorn Bucket at Cinemark and the Heat Vision Popcorn Popper at Regal, in our Superman Popcorn Bucket roundup here: [2025 Superman Popcorn Bucket Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/08/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-a-superman-popcorn-bucket/) ![Lobo Spacehog Popcorn Bucket SnapcoLLC](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot_20260531_063122_Instagram-520x900.jpg) The Snapco theater bucket is not the only Supergirl collectible action happening right now. The KFC x Supergirl Krypto Collectible Bucket has now been officially announced, featuring a sculpted Krypto the Superdog figure on a full KFC chicken bucket, with a rumored June 10 arrival date. Read our full coverage here: [**KFC X DCU Supergirl Krypto Meal & Bucket**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/kfc-supergirl-collab-krypto-bucket/) Between KFC and Snapco, this is shaping up to be one of the bigger collectible bucket moments of the summer. Ticket sales for Supergirl are expected to open this week. We will update this article with chain-specific links as they go live. ![Cute dog popping out of a Kentucky Fried Chicken bucket with dramatic glowing lights in the background.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KFC-Supergirl-Collab-Rumored-for-June-8-With-Krypto-Bucket-Themed-Sauces-and-Blind-Bag-Keychains-1600x900.jpg)**Our Take:** Our biggest question with the Lobo bucket is how much popcorn this thing actually holds. When you move away from a traditional bucket shape into a sculptural figure design, you often end up with something that feels more like a toy you display on a shelf than a vessel you actually fill at the concession stand. The [Bowser Mini Cauldron](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/mini-bowser-cauldron-guinness-world-record-smallest-popcorn-container/ "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s Mini Bowser Cauldron Sets Guinness World Record for Smallest Popcorn Bucket") held about 8 to 11 kernels and was clearly designed as a novelty collectible, priced and marketed accordingly. Lobo sitting on his Spacehog looks incredible, but whether this justifies counter space at the theater or becomes something fans grab and never open is going to come down almost entirely to price. If it lands at $32.99, it sells out fast and fans are thrilled. If it shows up at $45 and above, the collector community is going to have some real feelings about whether this crosses the line from popcorn bucket into expensive figure. We will be watching closely. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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A caption that nearly word-for-word mirrors the line “I make the moves up as I go” from Shake It Off. Either Pixar’s social team made an extraordinary coincidence, or someone in Emeryville is having a very good day at work. For the uninitiated: Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” contains the lyric **“I’m dancing on my own, I make the moves up as I go.”** Pixar’s caption for a photo of Jessie literally making moves up as she climbs scaffolding — reads **“She’s making those moves up as she goes.”** The overlap is not subtle. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY-Gni4Txg7/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Looking for more Toy Story 5 coverage? Check out all the [Toy Story 5 popcorn buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/ "Every Toy Story 5 Popcorn Bucket at Every Theater — AMC, Regal, Cinemark and More") coming to theatres. Also, a new [Adidas X Toy Story](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/adidas-foot-locker-toy-story-5-collection/ "Adidas and Foot Locker Are Dropping a Full Toy Story 5 Collection on June 6") collab. **The Rumors Have Been Simmering for Months** This is not the first time Taylor Swift and Toy Story 5 have been mentioned in the same breath. Speculation about Swift contributing a song to the soundtrack has circulated in fan communities since late 2025, fueled by the simple and irresistible fact that the film is called Toy Story 5 and Taylor Swift’s fifth studio album era gave the world some of her most iconic music. The “TS5” shorthand that Swifties use for that chapter of her discography maps perfectly onto Pixar’s fifth installment, and the internet has never needed more than that to run. Pixar has neither confirmed nor denied any Taylor Swift involvement with the soundtrack. Randy Newman, the franchise’s legendary composer, is confirmed to be scoring the film — his fifth Toy Story feature, fittingly enough. But a Swift original song sitting alongside Newman’s score is not without precedent in the Disney-Pixar world. Carole King, Phil Collins, and Elton John have all contributed iconic songs to Disney animated films, and the studio has shown it knows how to blend a legacy composer with a contemporary pop moment. **Pixar Knows Exactly What It’s Doing** Here is the thing about Pixar’s social media team: they are not accidentally writing Taylor Swift lyrics into Instagram captions. The “TS” initials dominating that billboard, the Jessie figure planted directly beneath them, the caption that mirrors a specific lyric from a specific era of Swift’s catalog — that is a creative team that saw an opportunity and took it. Whether it confirms anything about the actual soundtrack is a separate question. As marketing, it is essentially perfect. The post has already racked up thousands of likes and the comment section is doing exactly what Pixar’s team hoped it would do. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot_20260530_130914_Instagram-540x900.jpg)Toy Story 5 opens exclusively in theaters on June 19, 2026, and [tickets are on sale now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-tickets-on-sale/ "Toy Story 5 Tickets Are On Sale Now — IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX and Every Format Confirmed"). **Our Take:** We are not saying Taylor Swift is on the Toy Story 5 soundtrack. We are saying Pixar wrote a Taylor Swift lyric into an Instagram caption for a movie called TS5 and then posted a photo of the TS logo with a cowgirl standing underneath it. Make of that what you will. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Guests must use the My Disney Experience app to request a return time, with two daily drop windows: 7:00 AM, which is available to anyone with valid park admission regardless of their location, and 10:00 AM, which requires guests to already be inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Each guest may request a spot no more than once per day. A theme park reservation may also be required depending on admission type and visit date. Starting June 2nd, all of that goes away. Walk up, get in line, see Bluey and Bingo. No app required. ![Children cheer and reach toward two large, colorful cartoon dog mascots on a stage in a bright indoor show for kids.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Blueys-Wild-World-at-Conservation-Station-1-1349x900.jpg)![Children and adults reach out to friendly blue and orange cartoon dogs during a bubbly character meet-and-greet.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Blueys-Wild-World-at-Conservation-Station-3-1349x900.jpg)For a full breakdown of how the virtual queue works through June 1st and everything you need to know about experiencing the attraction, visit our complete guide at Fantasy Land News – **[Bluey’s Wild World Virtual Queue: How to Get In Starting May 26](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/blueys-wild-world-virtual-queue-how-to-get-in-starting-may-26/ "Bluey’s Wild World Virtual Queue: How to Get In Starting May 26")** **Our Take:** We were there on opening day with a virtual queue group, boarded the train around 8 AM, and walked into a show that was probably half full. Because demand was light that morning, we got genuinely special time with Bluey and Bingo that a packed house simply would not have allowed. By the time we left about twenty minutes after our show wrapped, the line had grown, but the operation itself was running smoothly and well-managed. Disney World handled this cleanly, and it was a noticeably different experience than what we saw play out at Disneyland. So the real question is why this is already moving to standby after less than two weeks. A few possibilities worth considering: Animal Kingdom is in the middle of a major transformation, and the construction footprint may be keeping some guests away. School is still in session across much of the country, meaning family travel is lighter than it will be in a few weeks. There is also a real chance that social media coverage of the Disneyland crowds spooked some guests from making the trip at all. Whatever the reason, moving to standby this quickly suggests Disney is comfortable with current demand levels, or wants to make the experience more accessible before summer crowds arrive. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Set to Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride, Stitch made a surprise appearance at the end of the first inning, crashing the proceedings in true Experiment 626 fashion. The moment landed exactly the way you would expect it to. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/711567342_1351249806859348_7048228265707810255_n-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/711369552_1724517285567265_1372730380519835682_n-1252x900.jpg)The night’s biggest crowd reaction came during the now-signature Hey Baby singalong, when Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse stepped onto the field together for their first joint Banana Ball appearance at Walt Disney World. The duo had already become a fan-favorite element of Banana Ball nights at Disneyland Resort over the past two years, and watching it happen in Florida for the first time brought the stadium to a full stop in the best possible way. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/710755317_1615967016147912_7381607697253246408_n-1349x900.jpg)On the field, the Loco Beach Coconuts and Party Animals traded runs across nine innings of bat flips, dancing umpires, and the kind of crowd interaction that makes Banana Ball impossible to explain to someone who has never seen it. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Walt Disney World **Tags:** Loco Beach Coconuts Beat Party Animals 4-3 in Walk-Off at Walt Disney World Banana Ball Game --- ### [Hallmark Channel Christmas in July 2026 Returns June 26 with Four New Movies](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/hallmark-channel-christmas-in-july-2026/) **Published:** May 29, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Hallmark Channel is bringing Christmas back to summer. The network’s annual Christmas in July programming event returns Thursday, June 26, running through Friday, July 31, with a lineup of fan-favorite classics and four brand-new original movie premieres airing on consecutive Saturday nights beginning July 4. ![Hallmark Channel Christmas in July 2026 Returns June 26 with Four New Movies](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hallmark-Christmas-In-July-2026-1600x900.jpg)For fans who can’t wait until December to get their holiday fix, this is the event that delivers. Holly covers everything Hallmark here at Fantasy Land News, and Christmas in July is one of the season’s biggest programming moments on the channel. You can stay up to date on all things Hallmark at our [Hallmark Channel hub](/hallmark-channel/). **Four Original Movies Premiere This Summer** The new movie run kicks off Saturday, July 4 at 8 pm ET/PT with “Christmas Under Construction,” starring Jessica Lowndes and Daniel Lissing. The film follows two reality TV stars whose relationship begins to crack during a live Christmas special renovation, forcing a hard look at whether their future still has a foundation worth saving. On Saturday, July 11, Katherine Barrell and Stephen Huszar lead “O Little Christmas Market,” the story of a miniature artist fighting to save her late father’s beloved Christmas market from a corporate developer, and the architect sent to tear it down who ends up by her side. “Snowbound for the Holidays” arrives Saturday, July 18, with Vanessa Lengies and Marcus Rosner. Lengies plays a hotel company evaluator sent to assess a struggling mountain lodge, where she finds the kind of community and connection that threatens to change everything she thought she wanted. Closing out the premiere run on Saturday, July 25, Jen Lilley and Nick Bateman star in “Love Under the Mistletoe.” Lilley plays an interior designer in Ivy Glen who crosses paths again with her former high school crush when he returns home to settle his grandmother’s estate, and a charity event they are both roped into turns into something much more. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6a19bca05e852.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6a19bca0325e4.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6a19bca07f247.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6a19bca0d17a4.jpeg)All four films are available to stream the following day on **[Hallmark+](https://www.hallmarkplus.com/)**. **Christmas at Sea Returns for Season 2 on Hallmark+** Hallmark+ subscribers also get an exclusive treat this summer. Season 2 of “Christmas at Sea” sets sail Wednesday, July 1, reuniting a beloved group of Hallmark stars for another Christmas cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. The returning cast includes Benjamin Ayres, Jonathan Bennett, Rachel Boston, Tyler Hynes, Paul Campbell, Kimberley Sustad, Andrew Walker, Ashley Williams, and many more fan favorites. If you caught our coverage of Benjamin Ayres in Hope Valley 1874, you already know how much he brings to the Hallmark universe, and seeing him back aboard for Season 2 is a genuine treat. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6a19bca110437-1.jpeg)**Our Take** Christmas in July has become one of the most reliable events on the [Hallmark calendar](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/christmas-in-july), and this year’s lineup looks like a strong one. Four premieres across four consecutive Saturdays gives fans a new reason to tune in every weekend through the end of the month, and the variety of premises across the four films means there is something for different tastes within the classic Hallmark mold. Christmas at Sea Season 2 on Hallmark+ is the real bonus, especially for subscribers who have been waiting for more of that ensemble energy. If you have not joined Hallmark+ yet, this summer gives you two strong reasons to consider it. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The centerpiece of the drop is a Lug crossbody bag in deep burgundy featuring an embroidered Uncle Deadly face on the front flap, a golden Phantom of the Muppet Theatre ticket charm, a light blue adjustable strap, and a spiderweb-patterned gold interior lining. An Uncle Deadly spirit jersey in matching burgundy rounds out the wearable side of the collection. For the detail collectors, the patch set delivers three embroidered pieces: a standing Uncle Deadly figure, a crouching pose, a Phantom of the Muppet Theatre admit-one ticket patch, and a “Leave or Be Doomed!” slogan patch. A pint glass printed with Uncle Deadly’s portrait and lore text from his Muppet Show history is also part of the lineup. Completing the collection is a limited-edition Disney pin on the Uncle Deadly Collection card, featuring Uncle Deadly alongside Fozzie and other Muppets framed in a vintage television set design. All items are available now at [Mickey’s of Glendale](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdi.sn%2F6009B8bXof%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExeTlyUURYalFUNFU1akNJeXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5O1E3zIFG1kikUJcu7_Dyl-qLIEd3Sl5eolmBP11mvuroapu1-7k17hRDA0Q_aem_U0KewSQ276j0bcrS4xwoBw&h=AUDAi70mc5SiFCvY-3GEuWm3BP92PaywHZoDBFCcTzZDDvAi6hwDASgioUzKfcYhf2cZ9KFye3BsV-v41pnN0_gcnPK3t8FBBmu-Ypriv9phKqTG3uHzjfEQ4W0ZiGybjCDlzQ9Yf5v3UjmoQqoJWDjOgEA5CA&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5B0%5D=AUBBfFw6-EyjW8HnmtaUaB4uawkIQgkzkSr8YbxsrPU3EAQt1zpwoh741rd9j4EYL-drmlLWxCFweIfxiWj6LS-eSF_LqEF1ukAuKvSwydcT2Cg5dUnnmId-gf7hyFTt7LTDz9mXksoEGYxM6kS_Bo5cyIOi9HsT91adIQZsTQ), with shipping limited to U.S. residents. Quantities are limited, and this type of Mickey’s of Glendale exclusive rarely sticks around long. - Uncle Deadly Collectible Drinking Glass $14.95 - Uncle Deadly Spirit Jersey $79.95 - The Uncle Deadly Collection Pin $32.95 - Uncle Deadly Lug Bag $64.95 [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/708191558_1534441431372041_925081425435252068_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/708191558_1534441431372041_925081425435252068_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/711209787_1534441501372034_5077215958605034472_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/711209787_1534441501372034_5077215958605034472_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/708276266_1534441541372030_237695857160544620_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/708276266_1534441541372030_237695857160544620_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/709186403_1534441494705368_6373944966006387197_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/709186403_1534441494705368_6373944966006387197_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/710813108_1534441448038706_4333179266187509602_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/710813108_1534441448038706_4333179266187509602_n.jpg)**Our Take:** Uncle Deadly has always been the Muppet that fandom knows deserves more and rarely gets it. This collection feels like Disney finally leaning into that, and the product quality in these photos looks genuinely strong. The Lug bag especially is the kind of thing that will sell out first and get flipped immediately. If you’re a Muppets fan who has been waiting for Uncle Deadly to get his moment, this is it. For more Disney and Muppets coverage, visit [Fantasy Land News](http://www.fantasylandnews.com) and explore our entertainment coverage. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Broken Lizard and Marcus Theatres just teased what could be the popcorn bucket movie tie-in for Super Troopers 3, and if you know your movie theater collectibles, a stack of Vermont Highway Patrol campaign hats is all the hint you need. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Super-Troopers-3-Popcorn-Bucket-Teased-by-Broken-Lizard-and-Marcus-Theatres-1600x900.jpg)Marcus Theaters has started selling the [Toy Story 5 popcorn buckets online](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/toy-story-5-marcus-theatres-popcorn-bucket-online/ "Toy Story 5 Marcus Theatres Popcorn Buckets Available Online Before Opening Day"). Photos making the rounds on social media show Kevin Heffernan, who is best known as the loud, obnoxious, and thoroughly lovable Trooper Rod “Farva,” sitting in a Marcus Theatres auditorium in full Vermont Highway Patrol uniform, wearing a green campaign hat bearing the familiar trooper badge. The Broken Lizard Instagram account shared the moment with the caption, “Something special is coming soon. But for meow…” leaning hard into the franchise’s most iconic running gag. The first photo tells the real story for collectors. A stack of five brown campaign hats, the wide-brimmed flat-crown style sometimes nicknamed the “Smokey Bear hat” with Vermont Highway Patrol badges attached, is piled on a red theater seat. Five hats. Five troopers. That’s not a coincidence. If you look at the lead image and the image posted by [Broken Lizard](https://www.instagram.com/brokenlizard/), you can see a smaller, greener hat on Trooper Rod “Farva’s” head. This is not the same State Trooper Hat seen in the movies, but what appears to be the new Super Troopers 3 popcorn bucket. No popcorn bucket has been officially announced. But the combination of Broken Lizard, Marcus Theatres, full trooper costumes, and a social tease about something coming soon points in one very obvious direction. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/706053854_2480306862431810_4439996736048461514_n-505x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/706744124_996794976049665_6322423862708523581_n-675x900.jpg)Super Troopers 3 hits theaters August 7, 2026, distributed by Searchlight Pictures. The film centers on Farva’s chaotic Indian engagement to Thorny’s sister, while the squad works to bust a new drug ring. The full Broken Lizard ensemble returns — Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske — along with Brian Cox as Captain O’Hagan, Marisa Coughlan, and new additions Nat Faxon, Chace Crawford, and Andrew Dismukes. Our thoughts: The “meow” caption, the stacked hats, Farva in full uniform inside a Marcus auditorium — this is Broken Lizard doing what they do best, which is making fans feel like they are in on the joke. Whether the payoff is a popcorn bucket, an exclusive fan event, or something else entirely, the fact that Marcus is already in business with the Super Troopers 3 team before opening weekend is a very good sign for collectors. Keep this one on your radar. We will update this story the moment any official merchandise is confirmed. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The design mirrors the style of a human pyramid, with multiple Buzz figures posed as if scaling the bucket — wings out, arms raised. It is one of the more visually ambitious collector bucket designs to hit retail ahead of a major release. The $15 Fandango Movie Reward included with the purchase can be applied toward a ticket to see Toy Story 5 in theaters. The bundle makes the $39.99 price easier to justify for fans planning to see the film on opening weekend, effectively reducing the out-of-pocket cost for both the collectible and the movie. This marks the second time Walmart has partnered on an in-store movie theater popcorn bucket release under this format. The first was the [Mandalorian & Grogu Snack Container](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-bucket-walmart-fandango-ticket/), which also included a Fandango Movie Reward and was produced by Golden Link Inc. With Toy Story 5, Walmart is reinforcing this as a real retail strategy around major Disney and Pixar releases, not a one-off. The bucket is designed to be both a usable popcorn bucket and a display piece. The 3D figures extend outward from the base and along the side, making it a standout on any shelf. **Our Take:** The Mandalorian bucket was the proof of concept. Toy Story 5 is the confirmation that Walmart and Golden Link are building something here. The Fandango bundle is smart — it lowers the sticker shock and gives buyers a reason to act before the movie opens rather than waiting to see if it hits clearance. For Toy Story fans, especially anyone who grew up with the original films, a Buzz Lightyear bucket with 3D figures climbing the side is the kind of thing that does not stay on shelves long. If this is on your radar, do not wait. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Since then, Disney has dropped new details alongside the courtyard’s opening, and the newly released map guide is the clearest picture yet of what guests will find inside and around the building when the full attraction opens in late summer 2026. ### What’s New From Disney Today The courtyard transformation opened May 26 and is now reimagined as “The Walt Disney Studios,” drawing from the architecture and atmosphere of the real Burbank studio lot. That includes outdoor spaces designed for families to explore, relax, and snack under trees, with Disney characters potentially spotted playing in the branches or around the grounds. Disney has confirmed that “Off the Page!” will feature specific character meet-and-greet assignments tied to departments of the animation process. Mulan will be found in the Story department in front of an oversized storyboard panel, and Rapunzel will greet guests in the Layout department against a setting inspired by the classic multiplane camera. Chip n’ Dale are assigned to Hand-Drawn Animation, Donald and Daisy to CG Animation, Goofy to Lighting, and Stitch to Effects. The enchanted art gallery is now confirmed as part of the experience, described as a curated space where beloved Disney Animation characters appear in artwork that can spring to life with exclusive animations created specifically for the attraction. The Once Upon a Studio Theater will screen the Emmy Award-winning short film with enhanced effects, and characters will appear within artwork along the theater walls to place guests inside the story. The “Drawn to Wonderland” playground inside the building is confirmed to include an oversized flower garden with musical instruments, a Mad Tea Party playset, and a Tulgey Wood exploration area, all inspired by Mary Blair’s original concept art for Alice in Wonderland. Disney describes the play area as designed for children ages 6 months to 5 years. The full Magic of Disney Animation experience, including Olaf Draws! and all interior spaces, remains on track for late summer 2026. ### Every Character in the Magic of Disney Animation Map Guide [![Every Character in the Magic of Disney Animation Map Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-WDW-Animation-Courtyard-2-1686x1080-1-1405x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-WDW-Animation-Courtyard-2-1686x1080-1.jpg)### Every Character in the Magic of Disney Animation Map Guide The newly released map is a feast for Disney animation fans. Here is every identifiable character from the image, listed alphabetically by film. - **The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)** Ichabod Crane, Mr. Badger, Mr. Toad - **Adventures in Music / Toot Whistle Plunk and Boom (1953)** Professor Owl - **Aladdin (1992)** Abu, Genie, Iago, Jasmine, Magic Carpet, Sultan - **Alice in Wonderland (1951)** Alice, the Card Soldiers, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, the Doorknob, the Dormouse, the King of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, the Queen of Hearts, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the White Rabbit - **The Aristocats (1970)** Abigail and Amelia Gabble, Marie, Thomas O’Malley - **Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)** Kida - **The Ballad of Nessie (2011)** Nessie - **Bambi (1942)** Bambi, Flower, Owl, Thumper - **Beauty and the Beast (1991)** Beast, Belle, Cogsworth, Gaston, LeFou, Lumiere - **Big Hero 6 (2014)** Baymax, Hiro - **The Black Cauldron (1985)** Creeper’s Purple Cap, Gurgi - **Bolt (2008)** Bolt, Rhino - **Brother Bear (2003)** Kenai, Koda - **Chicken Little (2005)** Chicken Little - **Cinderella (1950)** Cinderella, Lucifer, the Prince - **101 Dalmatians (1961)** Cruella de Vil - **Dinosaur (2000)** Aladar - **Dumbo (1941)** Dumbo - **The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)** Kronk, Kuzco, Pacha - **Encanto (2021)** Bruno, Isabela, Mirabel - **Fantasia (1940)** Baby Pegasus, Centaurettes, Chernabog, Pegasus Family - **Fantasia 2000 (1999)** the Flamingo, the Spring Sprite - **The Fox and the Hound (1981)** Copper, Tod - **Frozen (2013)** Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Oaken, Olaf, Sven - **Fun and Fancy Free (1947)** Golden Harp, Willie the Giant - **The Great Mouse Detective (1986)** Basil of Baker Street, Ratigan - **Hercules (1997)** Hades, Megara, Pain, Panic, Pegasus, Phil - **Hexed (upcoming)** Billie Hex, Iliana - **Home on the Range (2004)** Maggie - **The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)** Clopin, Esmeralda, Quasimodo - **John Henry (2000)** John Henry - **The Jungle Book (1967)** Baloo, Kaa, King Louie, Mowgli, the Jungle Book Vultures - **Lady and the Tramp (1955)** Lady, Tramp - **Lambert the Sheepish Lion (1952)** Lambert - **Lilo and Stitch (2002)** Lilo, Stitch - **The Lion King (1994)** Mufasa, Nala, Pumbaa, Simba, Timon - **The Little Mermaid (1989)** Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, Ursula - **Make Mine Music (1946)** Alice Blue Bonnet, Johnny Fedora - **Meet the Robinsons (2007)** Bowler Hat Guy’s Hat, Lewis Robinson - **Melody Time (1948)** Joe, Jenny, Johnny Appleseed - **Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983)** Huey, Dewey, Louie, Scrooge McDuck - **Moana (2016)** the Kakamora, Maui, Moana, Tamatoa - **Mulan (1998)** Little Brother, Mushu, Mulan - **Oliver and Company (1988)** Dodger, Oliver, Tito - **Peter Pan (1953)** Captain Hook, Mr. Smee, Peter Pan, Tinker Bell - **Pete’s Dragon (1977)** Elliott - **Pinocchio (1940)** Cleo, Geppetto, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio, Stromboli - **Pocahontas (1995)** Flit, Meeko, Pocahontas - **The Princess and the Frog (2009)** Charlotte, Dr. Facilier, Louis, Tiana - **Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)** Raya, Sisu, Tuk Tuk - **The Reluctant Dragon (1941)** the Reluctant Dragon - **The Rescuers (1977)** Bernard, Bianca, Madame Medusa, Orville, Penny, Rufus - **The Rescuers Down Under (1990)** Joanna - **Robin Hood (1973)** Alan-a-Dale, Friar Tuck, King Richard, Little John, Robin Hood, Sir Hiss, the Sheriff of Nottingham - **Silly Symphonies — The Skeleton Dance (1929)** the Skeleton Dance Skeletons - **Sleeping Beauty (1959)** Aurora, Maleficent - **Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)** Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Sneezy, Snow White, the Evil Queen - **Strange World (2022)** Splat - **Susie the Little Blue Coupe (1952)** Susie - **The Sword in the Stone (1963)** Archimedes, Arthur, Madam Mim, Merlin - **Tangled (2010)** Flynn Rider, Maximus, Pascal, Rapunzel - **Tarzan (1999)** Kala, Tarzan, Terk - **The Three Caballeros (1944)** Aracuan Bird - **Treasure Planet (2002)** Dr. Doppler - **Winnie the Pooh (various)** Eeyore, Piglet, Pooh, Rabbit, Tigger - **Wish (2023)** Asha, Star, Valentino - **Wreck-It Ralph (2012)** Fix-It Felix, Ralph, Vanellope - **Zootopia (2016)** Clawhauser, Flash, Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde - **Classic and Short Characters** Chip and Dale, Clarabelle Cow, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Pete, Pluto ### One More Character Worth a Double-Take ![Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones Lead Disney's Hexed, Coming to Theaters November 25](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/disney-hexed-animated-film-cinemacon-2026-hailee-steinfeld-1600x900.jpg)Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones Lead Disney’s Hexed, Coming to Theaters November 25Sharp-eyed fans will want to look closely at the directional fork sign in the center of the map. Tucked right into the signage is what appears to be Iliana, the lead character from Disney’s upcoming animated film Hexed. Her dark hair and distinctive style are a dead giveaway. Disney quietly slipped her into the map alongside more than a century of animation history, which is a pretty bold statement about how much confidence the studio has in that film. If you blink, you miss her entirely. Now you know where to look. ### Our Take This map is the single best argument Disney has made for why The Magic of Disney Animation is going to be a must-do at Hollywood Studios. Looking at just how many films and eras are represented, from Snow White through Wish and even a peek at what is coming next with Hexed, makes it clear this is not a nostalgia grab for any one generation. It is genuinely designed for every family member to find their favorite. Greg’s word to a friend: go in with time to spare and plan to move through slowly. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The online shop launched with two popcorn buckets and a plush blanket, all shipping after June 3. For every chain’s full Toy Story 5 lineup, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ![Toy Story 5 Buzz Lightyear 130oz Bucket and 24oz Cup Combo](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LIGHTYEARCOMBOHERO_medium.avif)![Toy Story 5 Buzz Lightyear 130oz Bucket and 24oz Cup Combo](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LIGHTYEARCOMBOGLOW-900x900.webp)The flagship item is the [Toy Story 5 Buzz Lightyear 130oz Bucket and 24oz Cup Combo](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/toy-story-5-130oz-buzz-lightyear-cup-bucket-combo-container) at $45.99. The popcorn bucket is sculpted as Buzz’s helmet and torso, with his dome visor, laser details, and Space Ranger badge. The matching drink container is built around his legendary light pack with extendable wings and a light-up feature. The cup comes with a straw and removable lid. It is the most fully realized Buzz Lightyear bucket in the Toy Story 5 wave, and Marcus is the only chain that has put it online for pre-purchase. ![Toy Story 5 Woody Hat 130oz Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TS5HATPOPCORNBUCKET-900x900.webp)![Toy Story 5 Woody Hat 130oz Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TS5_0001s_0002_TNBKTHT.948-900x900.webp)The [Toy Story 5 Woody Hat 130oz Popcorn Bucket](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/toy-story-5-130oz-woody-hat-popcorn-bucket) is $44.99. It is a 130oz metal tin topped with a sculpted cowboy hat lid, with Jessie, Buzz, Rex, and the rest of the crew printed on the tin below. The Woody Hat design also appears in the [Cinemark Toy Story 5 lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-cinemark-popcorn-bucket/), but Marcus is offering it online right now, nearly three weeks before opening day. ![Toy Story 5 Plush Blanket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TS5BLANKETHERO-900x900.webp)![Toy Story 5 Plush Blanket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TOYSTORYGL2-641x900.webp)The [Toy Story 5 Plush Blanket](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/toy-story-5-plush-blanket) rounds out the online store with a $19.99 option that includes the full cast: Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Rex, Hamm, Bo Peep, and Lilypad, the new frog-shaped tablet at the center of the film’s story. It measures 40×50 inches and is made from plush microfibre fleece. All three items show shipping beginning after June 3. For everything in the Marcus in-theater lineup, the [complete Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/) has the full chain-by-chain breakdown, including what [AMC](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-amc-popcorn-bucket/) and [Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-regal-popcorn-bucket/) are offering. Toy Story 5 [tickets are on sale now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-tickets-on-sale/) across all major chains. **Our Take:** The online availability at Marcus is the real story here. Most theater-chain collectibles are in-person only, which means if you do not live near a Marcus location you are locked out. Putting the Buzz Lightyear combo bucket and the Woody Hat tin online before the film even opens gives collectors across the country a shot at both designs, and at prices that are consistent with what the other chains are charging in-theater. The Buzz combo at $45.99 is the item to prioritize. The light-up drink cup with the extendable wings is the kind of detail that makes a set feel complete, and Marcus built it as a matching pair. These ship after June 3, which means they arrive before opening weekend if you order now. ## Toy Story 5 Marcus Theatres Popcorn Buckets Available Online Before Opening Day For the latest Toy Story 5 coverage and every movie theater popcorn bucket, visit [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com) and our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Pixar, Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Pixar Toy Story 5 Popcorn Buckets, Toy Story 5, Toy Story 5 Marcus Theatres Online Popcorn Buckets --- ### [He-Man and Skeletor Invade Krispy Kreme With Limited-Time Masters of the Universe Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/he-man-and-skeletor-invade-krispy-kreme-with-limited-time-masters-of-the-universe-collection/) **Published:** May 28, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Krispy Kreme has officially teamed up with Mattel and Amazon MGM Studios to launch the Masters of the Universe Collection, three limited-time doughnuts available at participating U.S. shops starting Tuesday, May 26, just ahead of the film’s June 5 theatrical opening.** Each doughnut is priced at $2.89 individually, or you can grab the 3-count specialty box for $8.69 and the full Masters of the Universe Specialty Dozen for $21.99. ![He-Man and Skeletor Invade Krispy Kreme With Limited-Time Masters of the Universe Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/He-Man-and-Skeletor-Invade-Krispy-Kreme-With-Limited-Time-Masters-of-the-Universe-Collection-1600x900.jpg)The lineup is exactly as wild as it sounds. The **He-Man Caramel Crunch Doughnut** starts with an Original Glazed base, adds red caramel icing swirled with cheesecake-flavored buttercreme, piles on graham-flavored crumble, and finishes with a He-Man character piece on top. It is dessert built like a man who lifts a sword over his head and summons lightning. The energy is correct. Skeletor gets his own: the **Skeletor Double Chocolate Doughnut** is an unglazed shell filled with chocolate custard, dipped in chocolate icing and chocolate cookie crumble, and crowned with a Skeletor piece. Dark, layered, a little chaotic. Very on brand for a villain who lives in a skull castle. The third entry is the **Cringer Claw Cookie Dough Doughnut**, an Original Glazed dipped and drizzled with cookie dough icing. Cringer is the cowardly green tiger who transforms into Battle Cat, and honestly a soft, sweet, slightly nervous doughnut is the most accurate character representation of the three. ![He-Man Caramel Crunch Doughnut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-28-122616.png)![Skeletor Double Chocolate Doughnut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-28-122623.png)![Cringer Claw Cookie Dough Doughnut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-28-122635.png)All three are available individually or as a specialty dozen in a custom Masters of the Universe box featuring heroes and villains of Eternia. You can order in-shop, through the Krispy Kreme app, or for delivery at [krispykreme.com/promos/masters-of-th](https://www.krispykreme.com/promos/masters-of-the-universe)[e](https://www.krispykreme.com/promos/masters-of-the-universe)[-universe](https://www.krispykreme.com/promos/masters-of-the-universe). Use the [shop locator](https://www.krispykreme.com/locate/location-search) to find a participating location near you. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KKD-x-Masters-of-the-Universe-Media-Image-1-1600x900.jpg)If you are building out a full Masters of the Universe experience before June 5, we have covered the theatrical collectibles in depth. Regal has a light-up Skeletor LED Throne and a Castle Grayskull container. Cinemark’s He-Man and Skeletor metal tins are available in theaters and online now. And Mattel dropped a 68-inch life-size Havoc Staff that lights up, makes noise, and produces smoke effects for $189.99. Our Take: The Skeletor doughnut is the correct order. Chocolate custard filled and double chocolate iced is a genuinely good doughnut underneath the IP, and if Krispy Kreme is going to do a movie collab, building the villain as the premium calorie option is the right call. The Cringer pick is the wildcard that will surprise you. At $2.89 each, getting all three costs less than most theme park snacks, and the dozen at $21.99 makes this an easy group watch situation. Do not sleep on the tiger. For more entertainment food and collectibles coverage, visit [Fantasy Land News](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Once inside that world, she befriends a charismatic beaver named King George and rallies the entire animal kingdom to confront a major human threat looming over their habitat. “Hoppers” is directed by Daniel Chong and produced by Nicole Paradis Grindle, with a screenplay by Jesse Andrews and an original score by Mark Mothersbaugh. The film arrives Certified Fresh and Verified Hot on Rotten Tomatoes, carrying Pixar’s signature mix of inventive humor, heartfelt storytelling, and genuine discovery. The premiere date puts “Hoppers” on Disney+ just in time for summer family viewing. You can catch the new trailer now ahead of the June 3 debut. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HOPPERS-1204-1600x858.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HOPPERS-3119-1600x862.jpg)A scene still from Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers,” releasing in U.S. theaters March 6, 2026. ©2026 Disney/Pixar. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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All of the current offers are available at [swandolphin.com/offers](https://www.swandolphin.com/offers), and this pairs well with Disney’s existing Florida Resident theme park ticket deals if you are building a full trip around both. If you are already thinking ahead past summer, the resort also has its [17th Annual Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/walt-disney-world-swan-and-dolphin-announces-dates-for-17th-annual-food-wine-classic/) locked in for November 20 and 21, 2026. Single-night tickets run $215, with a 10% discount for the two-night bundle. It is our personal favorite Food and Wine event at Walt Disney World, and if you are already planning a fall trip around the resort the timing is worth putting on your radar now. **Summer Events and Monthly Highlights** Beyond the room rate savings, the resort has a full calendar of on-property programming through the summer. Memorial Day weekend kicked things off with a live DJ, carnival games, and balloon artists. June brings nightly cinema on the beach, daily s’mores, and drink specials, plus a complimentary scoop of ice cream for kids on National Chocolate Ice Cream Day on June 7 and free onion rings on June 22 for National Onion Ring Day. Soccer fans will find all-day match coverage on big screens from June 11 through July 19, with game day food, themed cocktails, and tournament activities throughout the window. Guests traveling from the South Florida tournament venue can take Brightline to the resort and pick up a $25 hotel credit per night through the Match to Magic offer. July adds a Summer Concert Series running through the end of August, open to hotel guests and non-guests who purchase a resort pass, with live music, themed food trucks, and specialty cocktails. July 4th weekend includes a free slice of cake as part of an America’s 250th Birthday Party. August keeps the momentum going with five more concerts, empanadas, elote, and free ice cream for kids all month long. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20211030_183407-1600x900.jpg)**Why the Swan and Dolphin Makes Sense for a Walt Disney World Trip** The resort sits in a strong position for Walt Disney World visitors, with complimentary transportation to select Walt Disney World locations, direct waterway and walkway access to both EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, early park entry across all four theme parks daily, and extended evening hours on select nights. Six pools, 23 dining options, and three health clubs round out the on-property experience. Full details and a Sizzlin’ Summer Guidebook are available at [swandolphin.com](https://www.swandolphin.com) or by calling 1-800-227-1500. Our Take: The Swan and Dolphin occupies a genuinely unique spot in the Walt Disney World hotel landscape. You get Disney resort benefits including early park entry, you can walk or boat to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, and the room rates consistently come in below comparable Disney-owned deluxe hotels. Stack a 30% Passholder or Florida Resident discount on top of that and the value math gets very compelling very fast. The summer programming is a bonus, but the location and the discount are the real story here. And if you are a Food and Wine person, booking a summer stay now while rates are favorable and coming back in November for the Classic is not a bad way to plan out the back half of 2026. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20211030_171927-1600x900.jpg)For more on planning your Walt Disney World summer visit, follow along at [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com) and check out our [Cool Kids’ Summer guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) for everything happening at the parks this season. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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If you want the full picture of everything Toy Story 5 is dropping between now and June 19, our [complete Toy Story 5 product roundup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/27/every-toy-story-5-product-announced-during-roundup-reveal-week-2026-plus-what-got-left-out/) has every confirmed brand and release in one place. **The Shoes** [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/adidas-x-Toy-Story-10-600x900.jpeg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/adidas-x-Toy-Story-10-scaled.jpeg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/adidas-x-Toy-Story-4-600x900.jpeg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/adidas-x-Toy-Story-4-scaled.jpeg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/adidas-x-Toy-Story-6-600x900.jpeg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/adidas-x-Toy-Story-6-scaled.jpeg)Three silhouettes make up the footwear lineup. The adidas Samba Jane in Toy Story colorways runs $110 for adults, $90 for juniors, $80 for children, and $65 for infants. The adidas Samba OG hits the same price points across all four sizing tiers. The adidas Adistar Control 5 brings a performance-inspired option to the collection at $130 for adults, $100 for juniors, $75 for children, and $65 for infants. All three styles are available across adult, junior, children’s, and infant sizing, which makes this one of the more complete family footwear drops tied to a Disney release in a while. **The Full Experience** [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/adidas-x-Toy-Story-8-1350x900.jpeg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/adidas-x-Toy-Story-8-scaled.jpeg)The footwear is paired with apparel featuring Toy Story 5 graphics and character-driven designs built for both kids and adults. Beyond the product itself, select Foot Locker locations will receive full immersive store takeovers inspired by the film, so if you have a Toy Story kid in your house this could be worth turning into an actual event rather than just a quick online order. The collection launches June 6 exclusively at Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker, both in select stores and online. If you are already planning an opening weekend theater run, the [complete Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket and collectibles guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/) has every chain, every item, and every price confirmed so far. Regal’s [Buzz Lightyear bucket with retractable wings and a light-up feature](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-regal-popcorn-bucket/) and [AMC’s Buzz Lightyear Hi-Tech Edition](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-amc-popcorn-bucket/) are both confirmed for June 19. Our Take: The Samba has been the sneaker of the last two years and putting it in a Toy Story colorway is a genuinely smart move. This is not just a kids’ drop with a familiar logo slapped on it. The adult sizing at $110 puts it in a range where a real sneaker fan can justify the purchase, and the infant options mean a family can coordinate if they are so inclined. If you are already planning a Toy Story 5 opening weekend trip, the June 6 launch gives you enough time to show up in full costume without even trying that hard. For everything happening in Disney consumer products, entertainment news, and more, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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A Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic, four brand new scene time periods, a new attraction poster, and a confirmed closure and reopening window are all part of the announcement.** This one is worth sitting with for a minute, because there is a lot here. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-WDW-Carousel-of-Progress-Header-1600x900.png)**Walt Disney Himself Is Joining the Attraction** The headline addition is something that felt genuinely impossible not long ago. Walt Disney himself will appear in the attraction as an Audio-Animatronic figure, in a new opening scene inspired by the 1964 television special “Disneyland Goes to the World’s Fair,” where Walt first introduced the concept of Carousel of Progress and shared his belief in the power of progress. The Imagineering team is sourcing and replicating props from that original special, including a prototype Tiki bird, a Tower of the Four Winds model, and a doll from “it’s a small world.” That is an extraordinary level of detail, and if they pull it off the way it sounds on paper, this opening scene is going to hit hard for anyone who knows the history of this attraction. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-WDW-Carousel-of-Progress-1-1600x715.jpg)**All Four Scenes Are Moving to New Time Periods** Beyond the Walt addition, every act in the show is being reset to a new decade. The goal, according to the Imagineers, was to keep the attraction relatable for today’s audiences by featuring eras in which guests have personal connections. Act 1 moves to the summer of 1969, with the family gathering around the television to watch the historic moon landing. That is a genuinely inspired choice for an attraction built on the spirit of human progress. Act 2 lands in Halloween Night of 1985, where Sarah takes center stage for the first time, sharing how new appliances and gadgets are making life easier. John is out on the porch handing out candy, and Uncle Orville is once again in the bathroom with, in the attraction’s words, “no privacy around here.” Act 3 brings the family to New Year’s Eve 1999, as they prepare to ring in the new millennium. The Internet is making its presence felt, and if your family was anything like most, Grandpa has already nodded off before midnight while Grandma sneaks the TV over to wrestling. The finale moves the family to a distant future home featuring a helpful robot and space travel, drawing inspiration from original concept sketches by Disney Legend John Hench. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-WDW-Carousel-of-Progress-4-1600x900.jpg)**The Attraction Closes July 6, With a 2027 Reopening Target** Carousel of Progress will be temporarily unavailable beginning July 6, 2026, with a reopening expected in 2027. That gives fans just over five weeks to ride the current version, which has been running largely unchanged since its 1994 update. A quick note on the history for anyone who wants the full picture. The attraction originated as the centerpiece of the Progressland pavilion at the 1964 to 1965 New York World’s Fair, before moving to Disneyland in 1967 and arriving at Magic Kingdom in 1975. The Sherman Brothers’ “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” was actually replaced by a different theme song for the attraction’s first two decades in Florida, with the original restored in 1994. You can still hear that alternate tune as background music in Tomorrowland today. The original song stays. The iconic “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” will continue to play as guests transition between scenes. Our Take: Carousel of Progress is one of those attractions that gets dismissed until you are actually sitting inside it, and then it quietly becomes one of your favorite things in the park. The addition of Walt Disney as an Audio-Animatronic is not a small thing. This is the attraction he considered his most personal work, and putting him in the room where it all started feels right in a way that is hard to articulate. The new time periods are smart choices too. 1969, 1985, and 1999 are decades that cover a huge range of park guests with real emotional memory attached. This update has every chance of turning Carousel of Progress into a must-do for a whole new generation of fans. If you have not ridden it before July 6, go. For everything happening at Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World right now, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com) and follow us on all platforms. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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They are back, and this time they have revived one of the greatest viral moments in pre-social-media internet history. ![Scary Movie 6 Revives the Ghostface of Subservient Chicken](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Scary-Movie-6-Revives-the-Ghostface-of-Subservient-Chicken-1600x900.jpg)Head over to [subservientghostface.com](https://subservientghostface.com) and you will immediately understand. Ghostface is standing by, knife in hand, waiting for your orders. Type in a command and he does it. The whole thing is a direct callback to Burger King’s Subservient Chicken, the 2004 campaign that was genuinely one of the first true viral internet sensations, years before TikTok, years before Instagram, back when people were still forwarding things via email chain. Subservient Chicken was groundbreaking. Subservient Ghostface is its unhinged horror movie heir. Want him to do the 6-7 dance? He will do the 6-7 dance. Want him to wave? He waves. The team has clearly put real work into the number of commands Ghostface will respond to, and the range is impressive. Once you land on something you are proud of, you can download the clip and take it with you, which means your timeline is about to be full of people sharing their best Ghostface moments. That is very much by design. **There Is an Adult Warning, and We Mean It** Here is where we have to be responsible adults for exactly one sentence. Some commands produce results better suited for grown-ups. Do not ask Ghostface to eat anything. That is the warning. We will leave the rest to your imagination and your own curiosity, but consider yourself informed. If your kids are cool and you are that kind of household, make your own call. If they are not there yet, keep this one for after bedtime. **Why This Works So Well** Scary Movie is a franchise that has always understood that committing completely to the bit is the whole point. The original Subservient Chicken worked because Burger King trusted the weird, leaned into it, and let people feel like they had discovered something. Subservient Ghostface lands the same way. It is not a trailer. It is not a social media post. It is an experience, and right now it is spreading the way only genuinely fun things spread. The film opens June 5, 2026, and with Ghostface taking orders on the internet and a popcorn bucket that may or may not exist, the marketing campaign is doing something unusual in 2026: it is making people actually want to talk about a movie. That is harder than it sounds. > ghostface is taking orders, son! what won't he do? 🤔 try subservient ghostface: <https://t.co/zcUrTY3W0g> [pic.twitter.com/fg5vg1vtYO](https://t.co/fg5vg1vtYO) > > — Scary Movie (@ScaryMovie) [May 27, 2026](https://x.com/ScaryMovie/status/2059680021623750932?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Our Take: This is the rare marketing campaign that earns its viral moment instead of buying it. Subservient Ghostface is fun, it is weird, and it respects the bit it is riffing on. If you were around for the Subservient Chicken era you will feel it immediately. If you were not, welcome to one of the internet’s best jokes, now with more stab wounds. Go play with it, download your masterpiece, and post it everywhere. Just keep your kids in the other room unless you are really sure they are ready. Try Subservient Ghostface right now at [subservientghostface.com](https://subservientghostface.com). Scary Movie 6 opens in theaters June 5, 2026. For more on Scary Movie 6 marketing mayhem, check out our coverage of [the most unhinged popcorn bucket in movie theater history](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/21/scary-movie-6-popcorn-bucket-bong/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Tickets go on sale May 26 at 9 AM, and that ticket sale event is expected to bring the full US collectible reveal with it. Until then, international theaters are already doing the teasing for us.** Updated May 26, 2026: Toy Story 5 tickets are now on sale for the June 19, 2026, opening, and the full US theater collectible lineup has been revealed. The [AMC Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-amc-popcorn-bucket/) is confirmed as the Buzz Lightyear Hi-Tech Edition, with a Pixar Blind Ball Combo, Sheriff’s Swirl ICEE, and an exclusive Disney Lorcana Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger card free with Dolby Cinema ticket purchases June 18–21. [Every Toy Story 5 Popcorn Bucket at Every Theate](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/)r [Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye Return to Magic Kingdom Stage for New Toy Story Summer Revue](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/24/jessies-roundup-rip-roarin-revue-magic-kingdom-diamond-horseshoe/), plus [Disney Store Reveals the Toy Story 5 Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/disney-store-toy-story-5-collection/) Launching June 1 ![Toy Story 5 Popcorn Buckets and Tumblers Are Coming to Theaters This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Toy-Story-5-Popcorn-Buckets-and-Tumblers-1600x900.jpg)Images surfacing from international markets show a Buzz Lightyear-themed popcorn bucket that will look immediately familiar to anyone who followed the 2022 Lightyear movie rollout. The bucket is nearly identical to a Lightyear collectible that never made it to US shelves, now repackaged under the **[Toy Story 5 branding](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/27/every-toy-story-5-product-announced-during-roundup-reveal-week-2026-plus-what-got-left-out/)**. It features Buzz’s signature green and white suit, colorful chest buttons, a Space Ranger badge, and a clear dome lid replicating his helmet visor. Seeing it finally make it to theaters in any form is a treat for collectors who missed out on the original. International screens are also showing off a set of character tumblers styled as Woody, Buzz, and Jessie, each with matching hat lids. Woody gets the brown cowboy hat. Jessie gets her red one. Buzz gets a domed helmet-style top to complete the trio. These appear to be the cups that will complement the full bucket lineup stateside. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-20-203056.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FB_IMG_1779256291322-900x900.jpg)The rumored US lineup is genuinely stacked. The centerpiece is a large Toy Box Chest bucket, most likely priced around $79.99, described as a premium square container with 3D character figures attached. The other showpiece is going to be a Lilypad-themed bucket nodding directly to the film’s tablet villain, which may light up. Beyond that, Woody hat and Jessie hat tins are expected. A Buzz Lightyear snack-themed bucket. Rounding out the lineup are hexagon 130oz tins in a six-sided format, plus multiple standard circle tins, plastic character cups with Woody and Jessie hats to match the buckets, a cup with a charm or keychain attachment, and a cup featuring Woody, Buzz, or Jessie as the lid itself. **None of this has been officially announced for US theaters yet**. Everything above is based on international reveals ahead of the May 26 ticket sale. That date is the one to watch. The full US collectible announcement is expected to drop alongside ticket availability, and Fantasy Land News will update this article the moment that happens. For all of our ongoing coverage of movie theater popcorn buckets and collectibles, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Toy-Story-5-1600x900.jpg)## Toy Story 5 Popcorn Buckets and Tumblers Are Coming to Theaters This Summer **This article has been updated with the official US Toy Story 5 theater collectible announcements. See our [AMC Toy Story 5 article](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-amc-popcorn-bucket/) and our [complete chain-by-chain guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/) for full details.** [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/706559857_1019332130431217_455267058122717142_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/706559857_1019332130431217_455267058122717142_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/707678829_1509643580837683_6075361835785082893_n-675x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/707678829_1509643580837683_6075361835785082893_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/708223430_1365434078978441_5625011094499942286_n-1-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/708223430_1365434078978441_5625011094499942286_n-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/705393955_2152337115549109_611010672811346857_n-1-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/705393955_2152337115549109_611010672811346857_n-1.jpg) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Toy%20Story%205%20Popcorn%20Buckets%20and%20Tumblers%20Are%20Coming%20to%20Theaters%20This%20Summer&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Toy%20Story%205%20Popcorn%20Buckets%20and%20Tumblers%20Are%20Coming%20to%20Theaters%20This%20Summer "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Could this come to other theaters? Maybe, we do not know yet., When we do, we will update this article. Check out all the **[Popcorn Buckets headed to theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/)** in 2026! ![Cinemark BTS World Tour Arirang Popcorn Bucket and Cup: What We Know So Far](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BTS-World-Tour-Arirang-Cinemark-Popcorn-Bucket-EDIT-1600x900.jpg)The bucket features a bold red and black design with “BTS World Tour Arirang Live Viewing” printed on the front, along with a black-and-white group photo of all seven members. A matching cup carries the same branding in a taller, slimmer format. Both pieces are styled in the same graphic aesthetic as the Arirang album era, making them a natural fit for any collector. Pricing has not been officially confirmed by Cinemark yet. Based on what Cinemark charged for the Jung Kook: I Am Still collectibles in 2024, fans can likely expect around $15 for the bucket and $12 for the cup individually, with a bundle option potentially landing in the $24.99 range. We will update this article the moment official pricing is released. The BTS World Tour Arirang Live Viewing events bring full-length concert broadcasts to cinema screens around the world. The series launched with the April 11 Goyang, South Korea show and the April 18 Tokyo, Japan show, both streaming live in theaters across more than 75 countries. The tour itself spans 34 cities and 82 shows total, setting a new record for the most tour dates by a K-pop artist. The next cinema event is scheduled for June 13 in Busan, South Korea, giving ARMY another chance to experience the tour on the big screen. The Arirang album, BTS’s fifth full-length release, arrived on March 20, 2026, and serves as the creative centerpiece of the entire world tour. The live performances feature a 360-degree in-the-round stage that puts audiences at the center of the show whether they are in the arena or watching from a Cinemark recliner seat. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BTS-World-Tour-Arirang-Cinemark-Popcorn-Bucket-1-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BTS-World-Tour-Arirang-Cinemark-Popcorn-Bucket-2-1600x900.jpg)Based on past Cinemark concert merch drops, the bucket and cup will likely be available at select locations only and will sell while supplies last. If the Jung Kook drop is any precedent, these will move fast. Get to your theater early on launch day. We are watching for the official Cinemark announcement on pricing, availability dates, and participating locations. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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We have an answer, and there is something for everyone. [![Disney Store Reveals the Toy Story 5 Collection Launching June 1](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Disney-Store-Reveals-the-Toy-Story-5-Collection-Launching-June-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Disney-Store-Reveals-the-Toy-Story-5-Collection-Launching-June-1.jpg)The collection leans heavily into Jessie, Bullseye, and the new characters introduced in the film, giving fans their first real look at what Toy Story 5 merchandise will feel like before the movie arrives. From wearable ear headbands to a baby Bullseye costume that will absolutely break the internet, there is something here for every age and every budget. [![Jessie Ear Headband for Adults](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-Ear-Headband-for-Adults-–-Toy-Story-5-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-Ear-Headband-for-Adults-–-Toy-Story-5.jpg)[![Jessie Ear Headband for Adults](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-Ear-Headband-for-Adults-–-Toy-Story-5-1-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-Ear-Headband-for-Adults-–-Toy-Story-5-1.jpg)The **Jessie Ear Headband for Adults** brings Jessie’s cowgirl world to the classic Mickey ear format, with cow-print bow, miniature red hat detail, embroidered lasso design on the ears, and a gold sheriff badge charm on the left ear. The denim band and rope-trim edging make this one of the more intricate ear designs Disney Store has released in recent memory. [![Toy Story 5 Jessie Hat Backpack](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-Hat-Backpack-–-Toy-Story-5-1-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-Hat-Backpack-–-Toy-Story-5-1.jpg)[![Toy Story 5 Jessie Hat Backpack](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-Hat-Backpack-–-Toy-Story-5-3-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-Hat-Backpack-–-Toy-Story-5-3.jpg)The **Jessie Hat Backpack** is built around the silhouette of Jessie’s red cowgirl hat, with cow-print plush straps, gold sheriff badge hardware, and cream stitch detailing along the edges. It reads as a costume piece as much as a functional bag, which is exactly the energy Toy Story fans are going to want on a park day. [![Toy Story 5 Lilypad Canvas Tote](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lilypad-Canvas-Tote-–-Toy-Story-5-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lilypad-Canvas-Tote-–-Toy-Story-5.jpg)[![Toy Story 5 Lilypad Canvas Tote](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lilypad-Canvas-Tote-–-Toy-Story-5-3-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lilypad-Canvas-Tote-–-Toy-Story-5-3.jpg)One of the more unexpected pieces in the collection is the **Lilypad Canvas Tote**, a bright green canvas bag shaped around “The Pond,” one of the new toy characters introduced in Toy Story 5. The frog-face front panel features a clear blue window pocket, and the design is playful enough that kids will love carrying it while adults will actually use it as a practical tote. [![Toy Story 5 Coin Purse Bag Charm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Toy-Story-5-Coin-Purse-Bag-Charm-2-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Toy-Story-5-Coin-Purse-Bag-Charm-2.jpg)[![Toy Story 5 Coin Purse Bag Charm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Toy-Story-5-Coin-Purse-Bag-Charm-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Toy-Story-5-Coin-Purse-Bag-Charm.jpg)Rounding out the accessories is the **Toy Story 5 Coin Purse Bag Charm**, a circular zip pouch in the cow-print pattern with the official Toy Story 5 logo and a gold lobster-clasp clip for attaching to any bag or backpack. [![Jessie and Bullseye 30 oz. Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler with Straw](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-and-Bullseye-30-oz.-Stainless-Steel-Travel-Tumbler-with-Straw-–-Toy-Story-5-3-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-and-Bullseye-30-oz.-Stainless-Steel-Travel-Tumbler-with-Straw-–-Toy-Story-5-3.jpg)[![Jessie and Bullseye 30 oz. Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler with Straw](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-and-Bullseye-30-oz.-Stainless-Steel-Travel-Tumbler-with-Straw-–-Toy-Story-5-2-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-and-Bullseye-30-oz.-Stainless-Steel-Travel-Tumbler-with-Straw-–-Toy-Story-5-2.jpg)The **Jessie and Bullseye 30 oz. Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler with Straw** features a western bandana-style graphic of Jessie riding Bullseye, framed in a diamond border with rope and star detailing. The brown handle and cream body give it a ranch aesthetic that holds up as actual drinkware rather than just a shelf piece. [![Bullseye Costume for Baby Toy Story 5](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bullseye-Costume-for-Baby-–-Toy-Story-5-1-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bullseye-Costume-for-Baby-–-Toy-Story-5-1.jpg)[![Bullseye Costume for Baby Toy Story 5](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bullseye-Costume-for-Baby-–-Toy-Story-5-2-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bullseye-Costume-for-Baby-–-Toy-Story-5-2.jpg)The **Bullseye Costume for Baby** is going to be the sleeper hit of this entire collection. The tan romper includes saddle-strap details and dark brown cuffs, and the separate Bullseye hood captures the character’s wide eyes, floppy ears, and grinning expression with enough detail that this is genuinely impressive for an infant costume. Parents planning any Halloween or Mickey’s Not-So-Scary event look: this is your year. [![Toy Story 5 Jessie Horse Play Set](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-Horse-Play-Set-–-Toy-Story-5-1-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-Horse-Play-Set-–-Toy-Story-5-1.jpg)[![Toy Story 5 Jessie Horse Play Set](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-Horse-Play-Set-–-Toy-Story-5-2-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-Horse-Play-Set-–-Toy-Story-5-2.jpg)The **Jessie Horse Play Set** is where the new Toy Story 5 characters start to come into focus. The set includes a poseable Jessie figure alongside Bullseye and a striking new horse character in periwinkle blue with a purple mane, wispy translucent wings, and a lavender saddle. This appears to be Daffodil, a new character in the film, and the figure design suggests she will be a significant presence in the story. [![Toy Story 5 Figure Set](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Toy-Story-5-Figure-Set-2-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Toy-Story-5-Figure-Set-2.jpg)[![Toy Story 5 Figure Set](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Toy-Story-5-Figure-Set-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Toy-Story-5-Figure-Set.jpg)The **Toy Story 5 Figure Set** is a collector’s dream and a genuine window into what the movie is bringing. Woody, Jessie, Buzz, Bullseye, and Forky return, but the new additions are the real headline. The set includes The Pond frog tablet character, what appears to be a blue car toy, a receipt-printer character labeled “Smarty Pants,” and a pink camera figure. All figures come on wood-grain display bases. This is the set that will tell you the most about Toy Story 5 before you ever see the film. [![Toy Story 5 Jessie and Daffodil Plush](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-and-Daffodil-Plush-–-Toy-Story-5-–-15-2-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-and-Daffodil-Plush-–-Toy-Story-5-–-15-2.jpg)[![Toy Story 5 Jessie and Daffodil Plush](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-and-Daffodil-Plush-–-Toy-Story-5-–-15-1-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessie-and-Daffodil-Plush-–-Toy-Story-5-–-15-1.jpg)The **Jessie and Daffodil Plush** stands at 15 inches and features Daffodil as a soft brown horse with a braided mane, textured plush coat, and painted hooves, with a small Jessie rider figure perched on her back. It is an unusually detailed plush for DisneyStore.com and the kind of item that tends to sell out fast once the film opens. **Our Take:** The Toy Story 5 Collection is doing something smart right out of the gate. Rather than flooding the initial launch with nostalgia-only products, Disney Store is threading in the new characters and toys from the film from day one. The Pond tote, the figure set’s new characters, Daffodil, showing up in both a playset and a plush as the launch item, this is merchandise designed to make you curious about the movie, not just celebrate it after the fact. June 1 is going to move fast. The Toy Story 5 Collection launches Monday, June 1, 2026, on [DisneyStore.com](https://www.disneystore.com). Items are also coming soon to Disney Parks. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Pre-orders close June 23, 2026, or whenever the limited supply runs out. Regal is clear that this is a single production run with no restocks planned, so once pre-orders close, the window is gone. Customers can purchase a maximum of three units. All sales are final with no returns or cancellations, and the item is excluded from all promotional discounts. The bucket itself channels what Regal describes as the suspense, paranoia, and alien intrigue of Spielberg’s film through a stag-inspired creature design. It holds 85 oz, stands 16.75 inches tall, is made of plastic, and requires hand washing. ![Disclosure Day Stag Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/um83x2i2bp3h1-832x900.jpeg)This is separate from the Disclosure Day Collectible Combo available at Regal theatres with popcorn and soda, which we covered in our [Disclosure Day popcorn bucket roundup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/disclosure-day-regal-cinemark-popcorn-bucket/). The Stag Bucket is an online exclusive and will not appear at any Regal Cinemas location. Disclosure Day opens June 12, 2026. Pre-orders are open now at the [Regal online store](https://store.regmovies.com/collections/popcorn-containers/products/disclosure-day-stag-popcorn-bucket). Cinemark Pre-orders can be found at [Cinemark Shop](https://shop.cinemark.com/products/disclosure-day-stag-popcorn-bucket). **Our Take:** A stag-creature design for a Spielberg UFO thriller is an unexpected direction, and that mystery is probably the point. At $49.95 with an October ship date and a hard pre-order deadline of June 23, collectors need to decide before the film even has its opening weekend behind it. If the design delivers on the concept, this will be one of the more talked-about pieces of the summer collectible season. That one-production-run policy is real and Regal has enforced it before. 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The fields will be ready. They always are. And the reason for that is a team of cast members who have been getting it done since opening day.** ![Meet the Walt Disney World Cast Members Prepping ESPN Wide World of Sports for Banana Ball This Weekend](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ESPN-Sportscape-1-1600x900.jpg)The Disney Parks Blog spotlighted that team this week — officially called the Sportscape crew, an internal name combining sports and landscape. Year-round, they maintain more than 30 playing surfaces across the 260-plus acre complex: 17 multi-purpose fields, 12 baseball and softball diamonds, one baseball stadium, and a full track and field complex. That footprint supports nearly 300,000 athletes and more than 800,000 spectators across 50-plus events every year. We covered the Loco Beach Coconuts announcement last October when Disney and the Banana Ball Championship League confirmed the two-day series at ESPN Wide World of Sports. It marked the first time the fan-first Banana Ball format — known for trick plays, choreographed dances, and a fast-paced theatrical atmosphere — would be played at the Disney World complex. Standard tickets start at $35 through [BananaBall.com](https://bananaball.com). Fans can also check the ESPN Wide World of Sports site directly, as some Disney ticket packages including the Water Park and Sports option and Park Hopper Plus provide access to the complex. **The cast behind the fields.** John Bolger has been caring for the ESPN Wide World of Sports turf since the first baseball game played there in 1997 — a 36-year cast member whose connection to Disney started with his mother, who was also part of the cast. Turf Manager and Horticulture Manager Maryanne Baglos leads the broader team. In 27 years at Disney, she has built a culture around celebrating the craftsmanship of her crew, saying that when she takes pride in their work, they take pride in it too. Field Manager Willie Congrove, a 40-year cast member, has watched his own children compete on these same fields over the decades. The Sportscape team is actively prepping The Stadium right now for the Banana Ball games. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ESPN-Wide-World-of-Sports-Cast-Members-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Wide-World-of-Sports-Sportscape-1350x900.jpg)The complex turns 30 next year, and the cast who have kept it running through nearly three decades of tournaments, championships, and community events are the reason it arrives at that milestone in the shape it is in. For the latest Walt Disney World news, stay with [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Walt Disney World **Tags:** Banana Ball Disney World, ESPN Wide World of Sports Disney World --- ### [Disclosure Day Popcorn Bucket Has Arrived at Regal and Cinemark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/disclosure-day-regal-cinemark-popcorn-bucket/) **Published:** May 27, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Not everything can stay hidden. Regal has announced a Disclosure Day Collectible Combo filled with popcorn and soda, and Cinemark has confirmed its own Disclosure Day tin and souvenir cup are now available in theatres.** Regal has also announced: **[Regal’s Disclosure Day Stag Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/disclosure-day-stag-popcorn-bucket-regal/)** Is Available for Pre-Order Online Only It’s a busy week for Popcorn Bucket news; all the [Toy Story 5 buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/) were announced. Plus, a possible [Supergirl X KFC Krypto Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/kfc-supergirl-collab-krypto-bucket/). ![Disclosure Day Popcorn Bucket Has Arrived at Regal and Cinemark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Disclosure-Day-Popcorn-Bucket-Has-Arrived-1600x900.jpg)The Regal combo comes in a striking matte-black bucket featuring the film’s signature imagery: a glowing blue eye emerging from a white haze with the phrase “WE DESERVE TO KNOW” stamped across the front. A clear acrylic window runs down one side so the popcorn inside is visible, which is a design touch that leans all the way into the film’s themes of transparency and revelation. The matching cup carries the same close-up alien face art that appears in the film’s marketing. Regal describes the combo as “coming soon” at participating theatres while supplies last, and tickets are on sale now at [regmovi.es/3QQGxoJ](https://regmovi.es/3QQGxoJ). Over at Cinemark, the chain confirmed its Disclosure Day tin and souvenir cup are already available at theatres right now. The Cinemark tin carries the full theatrical key art across its black surface, keeping the same ominous eye design consistent across both chains. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-27-080756.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-27-080756.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-27-080820.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-27-080820.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-27-080803.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-27-080803.png)Disclosure Day opens June 12, 2026, from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment. The film was written and directed by Steven Spielberg from a story he also created, with a screenplay by David Koepp, whose previous collaborations with Spielberg include Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The cast includes SAG winner and Oscar nominee Emily Blunt, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Josh O’Connor, Oscar winner Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and two-time Oscar nominee Colman Domingo. The premise: if someone showed you proof we are not alone in the universe, would that frighten you? The film frames the answer as something that belongs to all eight billion of us. **Our Take:** The Regal and Cinemark bucket is one of the better-designed pieces of the summer so far. The clear window concept is genuinely clever for a film about truth and visibility, and the all-black finish gives it a shelf presence most movie buckets can’t match. These are early days for the Disclosure Day collectible lineup, so expect more chains to confirm their own items as the June 12 opening approaches. We will update our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) as new announcements land. ## Disclosure Day Popcorn Bucket Has Arrived at Regal and Cinemark **Regal has launched a Disclosure Day Stag Popcorn Bucket available exclusively through the Regal online store for $49.95, and this one will never show up at your local theatre.** ![Regal's Disclosure Day Stag Popcorn Bucket Is Available for Pre-Order Online Only](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Disclosure-Day-Stag-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)Regal’s Disclosure Day Stag Popcorn Bucket Is Available for Pre-Order Online OnlyFor everything on Disclosure Day, collectibles and the full chain-by-chain breakdown as it develops, stay with [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com). > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY12rXHmapt/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disclosure%20Day%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20Has%20Arrived%20at%20Regal%20and%20Cinemark&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disclosure%20Day%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20Has%20Arrived%20at%20Regal%20and%20Cinemark "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Disclosure Day Popcorn Bucket, Disclosure Day Popcorn Bucket Has Arrived at Regal and Cinemark --- ### [Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Named Official Walt Disney World Gateway Hotel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/hyatt-regency-grand-cypress-walt-disney-world-gateway-hotel/) **Published:** May 27, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **One of the most well-appointed resorts near Walt Disney World just became an official part of how families can book a Disney vacation.** ![Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Named Official Walt Disney World Gateway Hotel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hyatt-Regency-Grand-Cypress-Named-Official-Walt-Disney-World-Gateway-Hotel-1-1600x900.jpg)Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress has officially been designated a Walt Disney World Gateway Hotel, the resort announced today. The designation means guests can now book the property through the Walt Disney World website or call center as part of a complete Disney vacation package, including theme park admission. It is the kind of streamlined planning option that makes a real difference for families trying to coordinate lodging and park tickets in one place. The practical perks are worth noting. Gateway Hotel status includes complimentary resort shuttle transportation to the Walt Disney World Transportation and Ticket Center and EPCOT, with connecting service to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Springs shuttle service is also included, which matters given the resort sits just minutes away. The property itself brings plenty to the table beyond the Disney connection. Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress sits on 1,500 acres adjacent to Walt Disney World, anchored by an 800,000-gallon lagoon-style pool featuring 12 waterfalls, two whirlpools, a rock climbing wall, and water jet splash zones. Guests can explore the property on walking and jogging trails, get out on private Lake Windsong for watersports, or dine at Four Flamingos: A **[Richard Blais Florida Kitchen](https://tjmcommunications.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ff890ffba14ddc47468275f95&id=2dbd5babf4&e=9bd4e56397)**, the Michelin-recommended restaurant from the celebrity chef. Room options run from standard guest rooms up to the 2,375-square-foot President’s House on the private lake. The resort is also pet-friendly. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hyatt-Regency-Grand-Cypress-Named-Official-Walt-Disney-World-Gateway-Hotel-1600x900.jpg)The hotel was ranked among the top five Orlando resorts in both the 2025 Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards and the 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings, so the Disney Gateway designation is landing on a property that already had strong standing with travelers. Guests can book through the [Walt Disney World](https://tjmcommunications.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ff890ffba14ddc47468275f95&id=df4b1a15e8&e=9bd4e56397) website or by calling (407) 934-7639. More information is available at **[Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress](https://tjmcommunications.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ff890ffba14ddc47468275f95&id=e47fb078ca&e=9bd4e56397)**. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The cocktail lineup spans three distinct drinks built around the colors of Pride. The Cranstonian is a bold red made with Dos Hombres Mezcal, cranberry juice, fresh lime, and Aperol, finished with a chili salt rim. The Passionfruit Margarita is a bright yellow blend of Dos Hombres Tequila, triple sec, Chinola passionfruit liqueur, and fresh lime juice, served with a Tajin-dipped ice cube. The Honeydew Smash rounds things out in green, combining Midori Melon Liqueur with both Dos Hombres Mezcal and Tequila, fresh lime juice, agave, and honeydew chunks, rimmed with chili salt and garnished with fresh honeydew. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Honeydew-Smash-600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Passionfruit-margarita-600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cranstonian-600x900.jpg)All three cocktails are available across the participating restaurants through the end of June. If you have been looking for a reason to make the rounds across this trio of Patina Restaurant Group locations, this is a good one. Fantasy Land News has covered these restaurants before, including their [summer menu updates](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/14/disney-springs-summer-menus-at-the-edison-maria-enzos-enzos-hideaway-and-pizza-ponte/) and the [Sip, Savor and Stroll event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/02/21/disney-springs-events-sip-savor-stroll-returns-on-march-13th-2025/) that takes guests through all three venues in one evening. The Edison, Maria and Enzo’s, and Enzo’s Hideaway are all located at Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista. No special ticket is required beyond park admission. Guests must be 21 or older to order. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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In the post, the team thanked readers for more than a decade of support, noted that all past articles will remain publicly available for now, and confirmed that future news and updates will be delivered exclusively through official [Tokyo Disney Resort social media](https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/tdr/news/sns.html) accounts. With gratitude for your readership over the past 14 years, Tokyo Disney Resort Blog. With this post, we will be ending updates to the Tokyo Disney Resort Blog. That shift is the part worth paying attention to. A blog gives a resort room to breathe. It is where you get the full story behind a new attraction, the atmosphere of a seasonal event captured in paragraphs, the kind of detail that context and word count allow. Social media does not do that. A post on Instagram or X delivers a photo and a caption, and then the algorithm moves on. For fans who live outside of Japan and rely on translated blog coverage to follow one of the most beloved Disney parks in the world, this is a genuine step backward in access to information. To be fair, Tokyo Disney Resort has always operated at a distance from the English-speaking fan community, and their social presence is strong. But there is a real difference between a blog post and a tweet, and anyone who has spent time reading park coverage knows it. The Tokyo Disney Resort Blog leaves behind an archive that captured the resort across some of its most significant years, including major expansions, milestone anniversaries, and the kinds of quiet seasonal moments that make Disney parks worth caring about. That archive is not going anywhere for now, which is something. But new chapters will only be told in a few characters at a time going forward. The closure is one more signal in a pattern that has been building for years. Disney’s own official blog output has declined steadily as the company leans harder into Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts for parks announcements. Social media gives Disney control over the framing, the algorithm, and the conversation in ways a public blog never could. For independent Disney news sites, the practical cost is sourcing. A blog post is a stable, citable record. A social caption disappears into the feed. As official long-form output shrinks, the burden of original reporting on independent outlets only grows. **Our Take:** There is an audience that will never be satisfied with a caption and a Reel, and that audience is not going away. If anything, the quieter Disney’s own blog presence gets, the more fans will turn to independent sites to get the full story. That is genuinely good news for outlets doing real coverage. The harder part is that sourcing gets thinner and press access matters more than ever. For fans, though, the loss is real. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The Castle Grayskull Popcorn Bucket Combo is $44.95, the Power Sword Cup is $39.95, and the Skeletor and He-Man Light-Up Grippr Cup is was $20.95, when it goes on-sale.** If you are looking to purchase these MOTU buckets, get them fast before they sell out. Pixar Disney and Movie theaters around the US announced today **[Every Toy Story 5 Popcorn Bucket at Every Theater](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/)**. Stay up to date with our full coverage of **[Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/ "Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets 2026 — Every Chain, Every Film")**. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cinemark-Masters-of-the-Universe-Merch-Is-Now-Available-in-Theaters-and-Online-1600x900.jpg)Cinemark confirmed the in-theatre launch today, May 19, with a social post reading “Our Masters of the Universe merch is now available in theatres!” The full lineup shown in the official image includes the Castle Grayskull three-in-one combo, the Power Sword Cup, the Skeletor Grippr Cup, the He-Man LED Cup, a Power Sword Plush with sound effects, two 130oz tin and 44oz souvenir cup combos in separate styles, Skeletor and Battle-Cat plushes, four-style pint glasses, and a 50×60 fleece blanket. That is the most complete single-chain lineup in the entire Masters of the Universe theatrical run. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/703924474_1415131347317539_1454209414569882411_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/703924474_1415131347317539_1454209414569882411_n.jpg)The Castle Grayskull Popcorn Bucket Combo is the centerpiece. At $44.95, it holds 92oz of popcorn, includes a detachable 25oz drink tumbler that slots into the tower, and a separate 8oz candy compartment, making it the same three-in-one format as the H.E.R.B.I.E. bucket from Fantastic Four. It measures 12.1 inches by 12.4 inches by 9 inches. You can order it directly at [shop.cinemark.com](https://shop.cinemark.com/products/masters-of-the-universe-92-oz-castle-grayskull-popcorn-bucket-combo) with an estimated delivery of May 21 to May 25. Maximum three units per order. The Power Sword Cup is $39.95, holds 40oz, and stands 43.8 inches tall, making it genuinely replica-sized as noted in the official lineup image. That is a working drink cup that is nearly four feet tall. It is available online now at [shop.cinemark.com](https://shop.cinemark.com/products/masters-of-the-universe-40-oz-power-sword-cup). The Skeletor and He-Man Light-Up Grippr Cup set is $20.95 for the pair, with the Skeletor Grippr Cup holding 32oz and the He-Man LED Cup holding 28oz with a light-up base. The online listing shows sold out as of today. If Cinemark follows the pattern of other recent releases, online stock is separate from in-theater inventory, so your best bet at this point is showing up at your local Cinemark location before June 5. Masters of the Universe opens in theaters June 5, 2026. For a full chain-by-chain breakdown of every collectible at AMC, Regal, Marcus, Epic Theatres, and Swan Drive-In, see our [Masters of the Universe complete collectibles guide](https://fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/08/masters-of-the-universe-popcorn-buckets-2026-every-theater-amc-regal-marcus-cinemark/). For all of our movie theater popcorn bucket coverage, visit the [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). **Our Take:** The $44.95 price on the Castle Grayskull is fair for what you are getting. Three-in-one functionality, that size, that level of sculpt detail — it earns the price. The Power Sword being nearly four feet tall for $39.95 is the surprise of the lineup. And the Grippr set selling out online on day one is a sign that in-person availability on opening weekend is not guaranteed. If you are near a Cinemark and you want the Grippr cups, go soon. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MOTUTumbler.1778534442196.webp)![Lavender fantasy spear with a tall pointed blade and ornamental base on a red shaft, shown upright against a black background.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MOTU_FCI_40oz_Power_Sword_Cup_F_021526-scaled-1-1-900x900.png)## Cinemark Masters of the Universe Merch Is Now Available in Theaters and Online ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Castle-Grayskull-Popcorn-Bucket-Candy-Sipper-3-1-1-1600x900.jpg) > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYhkS7VD_LL/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Cinemark%20Masters%20of%20the%20Universe%20Merch%20Is%20Now%20Available%20in%20Theaters%20and%20Online&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Cinemark%20Masters%20of%20the%20Universe%20Merch%20Is%20Now%20Available%20in%20Theaters%20and%20Online "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Beyond the bucket there is a Pixar Blind Ball Combo with mystery collectible toppers and pins, a themed ICEE drink, and a Disney Lorcana trading card exclusive tied to Dolby Cinema ticket purchases. If you are seeing Toy Story 5 at AMC, there is a lot to plan around before you walk through the door. Toy Story 5 opens June 19, 2026 — [tickets are on sale now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-tickets-on-sale/) at AMC and all major chains. For the full chain-by-chain collectibles breakdown, visit our [Toy Story 5 popcorn buckets and tumblers guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/). ## Everything AMC Has for Toy Story 5 Here is the full AMC Toy Story 5 Popcorn Buckets and concession-collectibles lineup, available at AMC locations nationwide while supplies last, starting June 18, 2026. The **Buzz Lightyear Hi-Tech Edition Popcorn Bucket** is an AMC exclusive designed around Buzz’s space ranger suit and the film’s Toy versus Tech premise. It comes with a large popcorn included. The **Pixar Blind Ball Combo** comes in a ball-shaped Toy Story 5 container and includes a small popcorn, a fountain drink, one mystery Toy Story 5 pin, and one mystery character topper from a roster that includes Woody, Buzz, Rex, Jessie, Slinky, Hamm, the Little Green Men, Forky, and Lilypad — the new tablet character from the film. The **Sheriff’s Swirl ICEE** is a blue raspberry and limited-time dragon fruit swirl tied to the film’s cowboy characters. AMC’s own copy calls it “a cool watering hole” that will have your “tastebuds yodelayheehoo-ing.” The **Disney Lorcana Collectible Card** is a free gift for Dolby Cinema at AMC ticket buyers during opening weekend, June 18 through June 21, while supplies last. It is a Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger promotional card not available through standard Lorcana booster packs. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/708223430_1365434078978441_5625011094499942286_n-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/705393955_2152337115549109_611010672811346857_n-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/707491376_1659660181954590_1609050930074056633_n-720x900.jpg)[Get your Toy Story 5 tickets at AMC now.](https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/toy-story-5-72482) That June 18 start date also confirms that Dolby Cinema at AMC will have Thursday preview screenings the night before the June 19 wide release — meaning if you want to be among the first to see Toy Story 5 and walk out with the Lorcana card, Thursday night at AMC Dolby is the move. Showtimes at AMC DINE-IN Disney Springs 24 on June 19 include Dolby Cinema at 2:00pm, 4:45pm, 7:30pm, and 10:15pm. How Much the AMC Toy Story 5 Items Cost? We are working on getting a price list together now! ### Our Take The Toy Story franchise is as close to untouchable as animation gets, and AMC is treating this release with the weight it deserves. The Buzz Lightyear Hi-Tech Edition bucket is a strong design that connects directly to what the film is actually about. The Blind Ball Combo is the best family value play of the lineup with its mystery character toppers, and the Lorcana card tied to Dolby Cinema is a genuine collector bonus that gives fans a concrete reason to choose that format over others. For Disney Parks fans keeping an eye on the broader Toy Story 5 rollout, this level of theater investment is a good sign that the franchise is being treated as an event. We are also watching closely for the Disney Parks angle. Toy Story has deep roots at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and a film this significant rarely arrives without a park moment to go with it. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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[Tickets are on sale now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-tickets-on-sale/) for the June 19 opening. Here is every item in Regal’s Toy Story 5 lineup: - **Buzz Lightyear Collectible Popcorn and Drink Container** — Regal Exclusive. Shaped like Buzz’s Space Ranger suit with retractable wings, a retractable dome helmet lid, and a light-up feature. Comes with a large popcorn and soda. Available starting June 19 at select Regal locations while supplies last. - **Toy Story 5 Collectible Combo** — A popcorn tin paired with your choice of one of three character cups. Comes filled with popcorn and soda. Available starting June 19 at select Regal locations while supplies last. - **Toy Story 5 Snack Pack Combo** — Includes popcorn, Welch’s Fruit Snacks, and a collectible 16oz cup with your choice of one of five character toppers. Available at select Regal locations while supplies last starting June 19. - **Toy Story 5 Thermos** — Features your favorite Toy Story characters across the full design. Available at select Regal locations while supplies last. - **Toy Story 5 Collectible Pins — IMAX Father’s Day Giveaway** — Regal Crown Club member exclusive. Purchase a ticket to Toy Story 5 in IMAX at a participating Regal location on Father’s Day, June 21, 2026, and receive one free exclusive collectible pin — one of four designs featuring Woody, Jessie, Buzz Lightyear, and an IMAX Lilypad pin. Available at select locations while supplies last. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/toy-story-popcorn-bucket-1-1352x900.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/toy-story-collectible-combo-1-1352x900.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/toy-story-snack-combo-1-1-1352x900.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/toy-story-thermos-1-1352x900.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/toy-story-gwp.webp)The Father’s Day IMAX pin giveaway is the kind of detail worth planning around. June 21 is the last day of opening weekend and falls on Father’s Day — a Regal IMAX showing that day offers the best format for the film and a collectible pin exclusive to that day. Regal Crown Club membership is required and ticket purchase is necessary at participating locations. Full details are available at [Regal Movies Toy Story 5](https://www.regmovies.com/promotions/toy-story). ## Regal Toy Story 5 Popcorn Bucket Collectibles Confirmed For the full chain-by-chain Toy Story 5 collectibles breakdown including [AMC’s lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-amc-popcorn-bucket/) and our [complete every-chain guide](https://www.claudeusercontent.com/%5BROUNDUP%20URL%5D), visit [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/19/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-tumblers-theaters/). Toy Story 5 opens June 19, 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Here is every item available at select Cinemark theatres while supplies last: - **130oz Popcorn Tin + 32oz ICEE Cup Combo** — Free same-day refill. Features Jessie, Bullseye, and Forky. - **130oz Popcorn Tin + 44oz Souvenir Cup Combo** — Free same-day refill. Features Lilypad and the film’s tech-themed characters. - **130oz Woody Hat Popcorn Tin** — Free same-day refill. Styled after Woody’s iconic brown cowboy hat. - **20oz Tumbler with Dome Lid** — Free same-day refill. Features Buzz Lightyear with an “IT’S ON.” design and a character topper on the dome lid. - **Super Snack Pack: 16oz Cup + 64oz Tub** — Lilypad-themed pairing of a cup and large tub. - **Toy Story 5 Plush Blanket** — Features character art across the full Toy Story cast. Cinemark is also running a sweepstakes through Cinemark Movie Rewards — buy tickets to Toy Story 5 and enter for a chance to win a trip to the Disney Moana premiere in Los Angeles, California. The sweepstakes ends June 8, 2026. Must be a Cinemark Movie Rewards member and a legal resident of the 48 contiguous United States, 21 or older. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/706559857_1019332130431217_455267058122717142_n-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/705717797_1421161896714484_314156576425783536_n-1-720x900.jpg)For the full chain-by-chain Toy Story 5 collectibles breakdown including [AMC’s lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-amc-popcorn-bucket/) and our [complete every-chain guide](https://www.claudeusercontent.com/%5BROUNDUP%20URL%5D), visit [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/19/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-tumblers-theaters/). Toy Story 5 opens June 19, 2026. Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The film runs 1 hour and 42 minutes, carries a PG rating, and is directed by Andrew Stanton, the Academy Award winner behind the original Toy Story and Finding Nemo. Seats for opening weekend are going to go fast, and the format choices available this time around give you a real decision to make before you buy. ![Toy Story 5 Tickets Are On Sale Now — IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX and Every Format Confirmed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Toy-Story-5-Popcorn-1600x900.jpg)## Where to Buy Toy Story 5 Tickets Toy Story 5 tickets are available right now through AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, Cinemark, Marcus Theatres, EPIC Theatres, and Fandango. Showtimes are live at AMC and Regal today, with most seats showing as “Available Soon” meaning they are posted and accepting purchases as of this writing. Fandango is running a double rewards promotion for Toy Story 5 ticket purchases right now, so if you are a Fandango account holder, that is worth factoring in. Their FanClub Summer Movie Pass is also live at $49.99 — four months of membership, four free movie tickets, and a $20 Fandango at Home credit — which makes it a strong value for anyone planning a heavy summer at the movies. ## Every Format Available for Toy Story 5 Regal is confirmed for IMAX, 4DX RealD 3D, RPX, and RealD 3D at participating locations. Regal Pointe Orlando on International Drive is showing IMAX showtimes at 2:30pm, 5:15pm, 8:00pm, and 10:45pm on opening day, with 4DX RealD 3D running alongside at 2:00pm, 4:45pm, 7:30pm, and 10:15pm. Regal The Loop is carrying RPX in addition to 4DX and RealD 3D, giving you multiple premium format options within the same market. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/708312689_1692314568584442_5602587693624151133_n-720x900.jpg)At AMC, Dolby Cinema is confirmed at the Disney Springs 24 location with showtimes at 2:00pm, 4:45pm, 7:30pm, and 10:15pm on June 19. The same location is carrying XL at AMC, RealD 3D, and Dine-In Delivery to Seat formats, making it one of the most loaded single-location options in Central Florida. AMC is also offering up to 15% off on early showtimes — the 2:00pm Dolby, 2:30pm XL, and 3:00pm RealD 3D are all flagged with that discount today. For our full Toy Story 5 theater collectibles breakdown including popcorn buckets at every chain, visit our [Toy Story 5 popcorn buckets and tumblers guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/19/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-tumblers-theaters/) at Fantasy Land News. ## What Toy Story 5 Is About The film picks up with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie facing a challenge they have never dealt with before — a brand-new tablet device named Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee, who arrives with her own ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. It is a Toys versus Tech premise, and Andrew Stanton co-wrote the screenplay with co-director McKenna Harris. Randy Newman is back scoring the film, his fifth time on a Toy Story feature. Tom Hanks returns as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Joan Cusack as Jessie, and Greta Lee joins the cast as Lilypad. Lindsey Collins produces. The film is exclusive to theaters on June 19 — no day-and-date streaming. ## AMC Dine-In Option at Disney Springs For fans in the Orlando area, the AMC DINE-IN Disney Springs 24 is offering Dine-In Delivery to Seat showings at 4:00pm, 6:45pm, and 9:30pm on June 19 — full food and drink service to your heated AMC Signature Recliner during the film. That location also has Dolby Cinema and RealD 3D if you want the premium picture without the full dine-in experience. If you are going to see Toy Story 5 in the area and want to make it a proper event, Disney Springs 24 is hard to beat as an option. ## Exclusive Collectibles Announcing Today Theater chains are announcing exclusive Toy Story 5 popcorn buckets and collectible tumblers today alongside the ticket sale launch. Fantasy Land News is tracking every chain announcement in real time and publishing individual articles for each one as they confirm. For the complete chain-by-chain breakdown, visit our [Toy Story 5 popcorn buckets and tumblers guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/) — we are updating it throughout today. AMC, Cinemark, and Regal have all released the new [Toy Story 5 popcorn buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-amc-popcorn-bucket/ "AMC Toy Story 5 Buzz Lightyear Popcorn Bucket Revealed") and we are trying to get the info out to you. If a specific chain’s bucket is on your must-have list, locking in your tickets at that chain today is the move. These sell out, and knowing which one you want before opening weekend is half the battle. ## Our Take The Toy Story franchise is as close to untouchable as animation gets, and Disney and Pixar are clearly treating this film with the weight it deserves. Tickets on sale, premium formats confirmed, and theater chains announcing exclusive collectibles today — that is exactly the kind of rollout this franchise has earned. Our biggest questions right now are about the popcorn buckets and theater tie-ins, which are starting to get answered as of today and will be covered here at Fantasy Land News in full as each chain confirms. Beyond the theater experience, we are also watching closely for the Disney Parks angle — Toy Story has deep roots at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and a film this significant rarely arrives without a parks moment to go with it. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The official description puts it perfectly: Baymax appears to be protecting the popcorn from being eaten by Mochi. Baymax’s face and left hand are both movable, adding a playful interactive element to the design. Priced at ¥3,100 (roughly $19.50 USD at current exchange rates), guests are limited to one souvenir-included menu item per person per transaction. The bucket launches at two locations: the Popcorn Wagon next to The Gazebo in Tokyo Disneyland’s Adventureland, and the Popcorn Wagon next to Aquatopia in Tokyo DisneySea’s Port Discovery area. This one is a Tokyo-exclusive for now, but Baymax bucket designs have a history of generating serious collector demand. Keep it on your radar. For everything popcorn bucket-related across Disney parks and movie theaters, visit our [Disney Popcorn Buckets hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/). 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[Bluey’s Wild World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/ "Bluey 2026 — Wild World at Disney, Stage Show, New Game, Movie, and More") is a Bluey-themed experience set inside Conservation Station at Rafiki’s Planet Watch in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The only way to reach it is by boarding the Wildlife Express Train, departing from near Harambe Market in Africa. Once you step off the train, you are inside one of the most fun interactive spaces Animal Kingdom has ever offered families. ![Bluey's Wild World Soft Opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom Conservation Station](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Blueys-Wild-World-Soft-Opens-at-Disneys-Animal-Kingdom-Conservation-Station-1-1600x900.jpg)The experience transformed the former Conservation Station rotunda into a fully immersive space that fans of the show will recognize instantly. Walk-around scenery and murals from the world of Bluey line the walls, lush tropical plants fill the center stage area, and the whole room carries the warm, playful energy the show is known for. Kids who know Bluey will recognize exactly what they are walking into the moment they step through the door. It is fun with the sisters, and that framing is felt throughout. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260525_105318-1-1600x900.jpg)The Wildlife Express Train journey from Harambe Station is part of the experience now, not just the transport to get there. Disney added a new voiceover for the ride featuring Bandit, Bluey, Bingo, and Chilli welcoming guests to the adventure ahead. It is a small touch that sets the tone immediately and gets younger guests genuinely excited before they even arrive. If you have a Bluey fan in your group, expect them to light up the moment they hear those familiar voices through the speakers. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYw_jHogAA4/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260525_104953-507x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260525_104911-507x900.jpg)Once inside, guests can play games and dance with Bluey and Bingo in activities that have a fun animal twist, like butterfly Keepy Uppy. We got to play Keepy Uppy ourselves, keeping the balloons in the air with the crowd, and join in the act-like-animals segments led by an energetic host in a Hawaiian shirt who kept the energy high throughout the show. The room was packed and buzzing, and the crowd loved every minute of it. What stood out is how well the experience works for the full range of ages in the room. Little ones are right at home following along with the movement games. Parents who know every episode are just as entertained. The characters move through the crowd, interact with kids directly, and bring the kind of warmth the show is known for. Bingo especially got a huge reaction from the youngest guests in the room. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260525_110000-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260525_110229-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260525_110627-1600x900.jpg)Disney put real care into this transformation. The Conservation Station rotunda now reads like a step into an episode of the show. Illustrated murals line the upper walls in the signature Bluey art style, the center stage is designed around the natural rock work already in the building and dressed with tropical plants and Bluey-themed elements, and the lighting and sound design make it feel like a complete world rather than a themed overlay. Unlike the rest of the entertainment slate for Cool Kids’ Summer, Bluey’s Wild World is not just a limited-time event. No end date has been announced. Disney has built this space to last, and it shows in the quality of what is here. Step back outside and you will find Jumping Junction, a new habitat area featuring kangaroos and wallabies. The signage along the path is branded in Bluey’s signature style with “Care” banners featuring Australian wildlife artwork, tying the conservation mission of Animal Kingdom directly to Bluey’s home country. For families coming from the main experience, Jumping Junction gives kids a chance to see real-life animals connected to the world they just played in. It is a natural extension that Animal Kingdom is uniquely positioned to deliver. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260525_112439-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260525_112553-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260525_115423-1600x900.jpg)Here is what we would tell a friend heading there during Cool Kids’ Summer: the air conditioning is not a footnote. Florida in late May and through the summer is hot and humid, and the Wildlife Express Train and Conservation Station give you a genuine, comfortable indoor break in the middle of a park day. Taking a break with Bluey and Bingo inside a well-cooled space is one of the smartest moves you can make during the summer months at Animal Kingdom. Plan this as your midday reset and you will thank yourself. ### The Merchandise: Full Price Guide ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260525_123753-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260525_123759-1600x900.jpg)A dedicated wave of Bluey merchandise is now available at Island Mercantile and inside Conservation Station. At the time of the opening, Disney had a two-item-per-guest limit on Bluey merchandise. We photographed the full price menus on the ground so you know exactly what to expect before you go. **Apparel** Bandit Adult Fleece: $69.99 \| Family Adult Tee: $36.99 \| Bluey & Bingo Adult Tee: $32.99 \| Chilli Adult Tee: $39.99 \| Bluey Youth Tee: $29.99 \| Bluey WDW Youth Tee: $29.99 \| Bluey & Bingo Youth Tee: $24.99 \| Bluey & Bingo Youth Zip: $49.99 \| Bluey & Bingo Youth Fleece: $44.99 \| Bluey & Bingo Kids Pack Jacket: $44.99 **Headwear** Bluey Youth Hat: $26.99 \| Bluey & Bingo Toddler Bucket Hat: $19.99 **Plush and Figures** Bluey Plush: $19.99 \| Bingo Plush: $19.99 \| Chilli Figurine: $14.99 \| Bandit Figurine: $14.99 \| Muffin Figurine: $14.99 \| Bluey Figurine: $14.99 \| Bingo Figurine: $14.99 \| Mini Racers: $6.99 each \| Mashems: $6.99 **Pins and Accessories** The Bluey booster pin set includes six pins: Bingo in Minnie ears, Bluey in Mickey ears, Bingo with a Mickey bubble wand, Bluey with a Mickey bubble wand, the two sisters playing with blocks, and the sisters in front of a Fantasyland Castle. Bluey Lanyard: $14.99 \| BFF Bracelet Set: $19.99 \| Charm Set: $19.99. The Booster Pin Set and Bluey OE Pin prices were partially cut off on our on-site menu photo. The individual Bluey OE Pin is consistent with Disney’s standard $14.99 trading pin pricing based on prior releases. We will update with confirmed pricing as soon as it is verified. The apparel selection we saw in person ranged from the white Bluey and Bingo Walt Disney World tee featuring the iconic “D” graphic to the soft blue Bingo-centered tee and several tie-dye options. The plush selection at Island Mercantile had Bluey and Bingo HugMees front and center, and the Studio Collection figurines were displayed alongside the full character lineup. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260525_123742-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260525_123524-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260525_123614-1600x900.jpg) ### Our Take: Bluey’s Wild World is the real deal. Disney did not build a quick overlay here. The space is genuinely thoughtful, the games are interactive in a way that actually works with a crowd, and the character energy is some of the best we have seen in a meet-and-greet format at Walt Disney World. The train ride voiceover is a small bonus that earns its keep. For families visiting this summer, this is the stop we would put near the top of the Animal Kingdom day. Because the experience closes earlier than the rest of the park at 3:45 p.m. and requires a virtual queue through the My Disney Experience app, guests should join the **[virtual queue at 7 a.m](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/blueys-wild-world-virtual-queue-how-to-get-in-starting-may-26/ "Bluey’s Wild World Virtual Queue: How to Get In Starting May 26")**. from anywhere, before they even arrive at the park. Plan ahead and this will be one of the highlights of your summer trip. ## Bluey’s Wild World Soft Opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Conservation Station > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYxCmxeAD9L/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Bluey%27s%20Wild%20World%20Soft%20Opens%20at%20Disney%27s%20Animal%20Kingdom%20Conservation%20Station&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Bluey%27s%20Wild%20World%20Soft%20Opens%20at%20Disney%27s%20Animal%20Kingdom%20Conservation%20Station "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye take over one of Magic Kingdom’s most storied venues for a Toy Story hoedown packed with live music, a jump rope routine, interactive dancing, a sing-along, and enough energy to fill every corner of that old saloon. Babybel presents the show and runs through September 8, 2026. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Woody-Jessie-and-Bullseye-Return-to-Magic-Kingdom-Stage-for-New-Toy-Story-Summer-RevueWoody-Jessi-1600x900.jpg)Before getting into what the show is, it is worth pausing on where it is. The Diamond Horseshoe is one of the original opening day attractions at Magic Kingdom, dating back to October 1, 1971. It ran as the Diamond Horseshoe Revue for decades, inspired by Disneyland’s beloved Golden Horseshoe Revue, before transitioning through several formats and finally closing as a table-service restaurant. The last live show in this building was Goofy’s Country Dancin’ Jamboree, which ran from 2003 to 2005. That is over 20 years of silence on that stage. Bringing live entertainment back to the Diamond Horseshoe is a genuine milestone for Magic Kingdom, and Disney picked the right moment for it. Dining will return to the space in fall 2026 once the summer run ends. The interior has been dressed in full Toy Story western theming. Most of the decorative elements pull from the Woody’s Roundup television show introduced in Toy Story 2, the in-universe show that established Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye as characters. Cartoon cutouts of critters from Woody’s Roundup line the base of the stage, the same cast of characters Toy Story Mania fans will recognize from the ride’s targets. Rope details, horseshoe iconography, and the show’s bold color palette of orange, blue, and red work well against the existing white saloon architecture of the Diamond Horseshoe. The venue already had the bones for exactly this kind of show. Disney did not need to fight the space. ## How the Show Works Two 15-minute show formats rotate throughout the day, with roughly 10 minutes between them. There is no queue to get in. Guests walk in and out of the Diamond Horseshoe freely, making it easy to catch a moment, stay for both shows, or pop in from the Frontierland heat and stay as long as the kids are engaged. That walk-in format is one of the best things about the experience. No Lightning Lane, no standby queue, no reservation required. Just walk through the door. The first show format features Woody and Jessie together on stage alongside the Roundup Ropers, an ensemble of performers in colorful Toy Story-patterned shirts, cowboy hats, and neckerchiefs. A few minutes in, the Roundup Ropers take the floor and launch into a jump rope routine that is genuinely impressive, the kind of act that makes adults put their phones down. From there the performers come out to the main floor so children can join in on the jump rope fun themselves. Woody and Jessie return to center stage to teach guests the Horseshoe Stomp, a western-style dance built for the whole room to do together. The show closes with Woody and Jessie leading a full sing-along to You’ve Got a Friend in Me, which is the correct song to end on and the room knows it. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Photo-May-24-2026-2-48-22-PM-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Photo-May-24-2026-2-01-04-PM-1600x900.jpg)The second show format swaps out the Roundup Ropers for Dusty Strings, a solo live musician in a plaid shirt, vest, and cowboy hat who plays acoustic guitar and sings. Dusty Strings teaches guests a dance as the set builds, and Bullseye joins him on stage. Watching Bullseye interact with a live guitar-playing cowboy is exactly as charming as it sounds. The two formats complement each other well and give families who stick around for both a genuinely different experience each time. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Photo-May-24-2026-2-22-40-PM-1600x900.jpg)## The Horseshoe Stomp and What to Expect The Horseshoe Stomp is the signature interactive moment of the show and the piece Disney has been spotlighting in promotional content ahead of opening. It is a western-style line dance that Woody and Jessie walk the room through step by step, designed so kids and adults can both follow along without feeling lost. Disney even released a tutorial video ahead of opening so guests can learn the moves before they arrive. It is a good move because the families who already know the steps when Woody calls them out are going to have a much better time than those catching it cold. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Photo-May-24-2026-2-03-06-PM-1600x900.jpg)The whole show is built for participation. Jessie opens the experience by telling guests that everyone may be strangers now, but by the time they are done they will all be friends. It is a direct nod to the original Diamond Horseshoe Revue tradition, where the show would welcome the room with a version of that same idea. For longtime Disney fans who remember the old revue, that moment lands with a bit of extra weight. For everyone else, it just sets the right tone immediately. Beyond the two show formats, the Diamond Horseshoe has been set up with activity elements for the time between performances. One station lets guests pick up a deputy name, choosing a Toy Story character to base a personalized sticker nickname on. It is a small touch but it is the kind of small touch that makes a seven-year-old’s entire day. The space has also been cleared of dining tables to give kids room to move around freely during the interactive moments, which matters in a venue that fills up. No child is standing behind someone else when Jessie calls them to the floor. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Photo-May-24-2026-1-59-55-PM-1200x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Photo-May-24-2026-2-02-18-PM-1200x900.jpg)The Babybel sponsorship is present but not intrusive. Signage acknowledges the presenting sponsor without taking over the experience itself. The show reads as a Disney production first, sponsored experience second, which is exactly the right balance. ## Our Take This is the kind of show Magic Kingdom has needed for years. The Diamond Horseshoe going dark for two decades was always a quiet loss, because that building was designed for live performance and it shows in every arch and balcony. Jessie’s Roundup fills it correctly. The jump rope routine from the Roundup Ropers is the highlight of the first show format and worth the visit on its own. Dusty Strings with Bullseye dancing next to a live acoustic guitar is a warmer, more intimate version of the same idea and equally good in its own way. The walk-in format removes every barrier that usually stops families from committing to a show mid-park-day. The You’ve Got a Friend in Me sing-along at the end is the right call every time. The only honest question is whether this becomes permanent or stays seasonal. Based on what we saw today, it should stay. This is what the Diamond Horseshoe was built for. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It is a complete transformation of one of the worst outdoor spaces in all of Walt Disney World into one of the best, and it sets a standard every future retheme and reimagining at the resort should be measured against. This is part of [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/), Disney’s biggest seasonal programming push in years. The Walt Disney Studios Lot and Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! are the Hollywood Studios centerpiece of a slate that stretches across all four parks. [![The Walt Disney Studios Lot Is Open at Hollywood Studios and It Is Exactly What Disney Parks Needed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Walt-Disney-Studios-Lot-Is-Open-at-Hollywood-Studios-and-It-Is-Exactly-What-Disney-Parks-Needed-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Walt-Disney-Studios-Lot-Is-Open-at-Hollywood-Studios-and-It-Is-Exactly-What-Disney-Parks-Needed.jpg)## What the Walt Disney Studios Lot Actually Looks Like The concept draws directly from the real Walt Disney Animation Studios campus in Burbank, California, and the translation is convincing. The architecture leans into a mid-century studio lot aesthetic, with warm brick, horizontal metal trim details, and signage that feels like it belongs in classic Hollywood. The centerpiece of the space is the reimagined Roy E. Disney Animation Building, now wearing a replica of the iconic Sorcerer Mickey Hat on its facade, the same blue cone with white stars you see on the real building in Burbank. Below it, the words “Magic of Disney Animation” appear in silver lettering. It is a striking landmark that gives the courtyard a clear focal point for the first time in its history. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_115250-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_115250-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_100502-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_100502-scaled.jpg)The former Animation Courtyard was, for most of its life, a glorified stroller parking lot. That is gone. In its place is a real outdoor room with mature shade trees, grass lawn areas, generous bench seating throughout, vine-wrapped green pergolas overhead, and raised garden planters lined in brick. Guests now have places to sit that are actually comfortable and actually shaded. The grass is a particularly welcome touch as families with small children now have a real patch of ground for kids to stretch out and play without being in the middle of a high-traffic walkway. The metalwork and fencing throughout the courtyard reward close inspection. The decorative ironwork is shaped into Mickey head silhouettes, a simple detail that reinforces the Disney studio lot identity without being heavy-handed about it. That kind of intentional ornamental theming at the level of railings and posts is exactly what separates a well-built Disney land from a collection of structures with a sign in front of it. ## The Characters Hidden Across the Courtyard Disney promised that guests would find animated characters “playing in the branches, soaking up the sun, or digging in the grass” around the courtyard, and that description undersold it considerably. Character statues are tucked throughout the space at eye level and above, and tracking them down is one of the genuine pleasures of the area. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Characters-Hidden-Across-the-Courtyard-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Characters-Hidden-Across-the-Courtyard.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Characters-Hidden-Across-the-Courtyard-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Characters-Hidden-Across-the-Courtyard-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_095714-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_095714-scaled.jpg)Perched on top of the green pergola structure at the center of the courtyard are Kaa and Mowgli from The Jungle Book. Kaa looms over the top rail with his hood flared and mouth open in that slithering grin, while a small Mowgli figure stands nearby looking appropriately alarmed. It is a dynamic, dimensional piece that works well from multiple sightlines. Elsewhere in the courtyard, Pua the pig from Moana and Thumper from Bambi appear as ground-level statues in the garden areas, the exact kind of secondary characters who rarely get any park real estate but who light up guests who recognize them instantly. There are also small mice figures scattered through the planters, a nod to the countless Disney films where mice have played a role, from Cinderella’s Jaq and Gus to Bernard and Bianca. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Characters-Hidden-Across-the-Courtyard-2-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Characters-Hidden-Across-the-Courtyard-2-1.jpg)The standout, though, is Lucifer. The scheming cat from Cinderella has been placed in one of the planting beds mid-stalk, his eyes fixed and his body low. The joke is where he is looking. Across the courtyard, Zazu the hornbill from The Lion King has been positioned as his oblivious target. Lucifer is actively hunting Zazu, and neither character knows the other is from a different movie. It is a piece of Imagineering comedy that requires no signage and rewards guests who take their time. ## The Character Handprints in the Pavement One of the most talked-about details before opening was the addition of Disney character handprints and footprints pressed into decorative concrete tiles throughout the courtyard, modeled directly on the celebrity handprint tradition at the Chinese Theater forecourt down Hollywood Boulevard. Having walked all of them on opening morning, we can say the execution is excellent and the character selection is both deep and occasionally surprising. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094157-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094157-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094149-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094149-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094137-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094137-scaled.jpg)The slabs cover a wide range of the Disney Animation canon. Moana’s handprints appear alongside her, as do Tiana’s, with her signature rendered in the concrete. Hercules and Pegasus share a tile, with the winged horse’s hoofprints anchoring the panel. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit has a slab with his distinctive stubby footprints, which is a genuinely wonderful choice given how rarely the character appears anywhere in a Disney park outside of California. Chicken Little has a tile with tiny claw prints in a hexagonal frame. John Silver from Treasure Planet, a character who has essentially no park presence anywhere, has his mechanical claw hand pressed into the concrete. The Big Bad Wolf appears with oversized wolf feet. Mirabelle and Bruno from Encanto are side by side. Berlioz, Marie, and Toulouse from The Aristocats leave cat paw prints on one of the warm-toned tiles. Pocahontas is represented with her handprints and those of Meeko the raccoon. We have written about the handprints in detail previously at [the Fantasy Land News Hollywood Studios guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/). They are worth going slowly through. The selection of characters is a genuine love letter to the breadth of Disney Animation history, not just the obvious choices. ## Inside The Magic of Disney Animation Building The interior of the former Star Wars Launch Bay building has been transformed into a celebration of Disney Animation history, and the queue corridor alone is worth the visit. Running along both sides of the entry hallway are illuminated light box panels, each one featuring a key scene or character moment from a different Disney animated film. Walking through it is like flipping through a curated timeline of the studio’s output. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094433-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094433-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094439-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094439-scaled.jpg)The panels span from the earliest era of Disney Animation through the modern period. On one wall you find Sorcerer Mickey from Fantasia in the iconic blue hat and cape, the broom and the enchanted buckets in full scene behind him, which hit differently for anyone who considers Fantasia among the greatest films Disney has ever made. Ariel is there with Flounder and Sebastian. Simba appears with Timon and Pumbaa. Elsa from Frozen 2 rides the Nokk across the dark water. Pinocchio and Gepetto appear together. Zootopia, Lilo and Stitch, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Princess and the Frog, The Jungle Book, Lady and the Tramp, Mulan, Encanto, and more all get panel representation. The two main character murals inside the building are stunning. One spans the classic era from Snow White through the late 1990s, with Snow White, Cinderella, Maleficent, Winnie the Pooh, Peter Pan, Dumbo, Hercules on Pegasus, Aladdin and Jasmine, Ariel, Belle and the Beast, Simba, the Aristocats, Tiana, Lilo and Stitch, and Mulan all sharing one expansive painted wall. The second mural covers the modern era, featuring Tiana again, Rapunzel, Moana and Maui, Baymax, Anna and Elsa, Mirabel from Encanto, and more. Together, the two murals represent an almost complete survey of what Disney Animation has produced across eight decades. Walking through everything, one notable gap emerges. Atlantis: The Lost Empire appears to be the only Disney animated theatrical feature with no representation anywhere inside The Magic of Disney Animation building. Every other major animated film from the studio has at least a panel or a mural appearance. Atlantis fans, the search is on. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094411-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094411-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094404-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094404-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094357-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094357-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094344-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094344-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094335-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094335-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094325-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260520_094325-scaled.jpg)## Our Take This is exactly what a Disney World retheme should be. The Walt Disney Studios Lot did not just replace what was here before. It answered the actual question of what this space should have always been, which is a real outdoor room worth spending time in, filled with details that reward guests who slow down. The Imagineering work on the character statues is playful and specific in a way that parks often miss. The Lucifer and Zazu joke alone is worth a conversation in a planning meeting somewhere, and someone approved it, which is encouraging. The grass, the shade, the metalwork, the handprints, the pergolas with characters overhead are all evidence that this area was thought through rather than just built. If Disney applies this level of care and intentionality to every future courtyard-level reimagining at Walt Disney World, the resort will be in very good shape. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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With mates all around, familiar tunes will get you moving and grooving all with an animal twist! The newest addition to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park opens on May 26 in time for Cool KIDS’ SUMMER.The new photos and video offer the clearest look yet at what families will step into when Bluey’s Wild World opens at Conservation Station inside Rafiki’s Planet Watch on May 26, 2026, as the centerpiece of Walt Disney World’s [Cool Kids’ Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) season. Bluey and Bingo appear in full alongside cast members in custom Bluey-themed costuming, while the familiar Conservation Station space has been transformed into an immersive environment that pulls directly from the world of the show. ## What Conservation Station Looks Like Now Conservation Station is not going away. Disney has kept the area’s animal care identity intact while layering Bluey’s world directly on top of it. The result is a space that feels genuinely rethemed rather than just decorated. The new images show Bluey-branded signage, lush nature-inspired backdrops, log and woodland set pieces, and the show’s signature color palette of aqua, yellow, and orange running throughout the room. Cast members in blue and orange Bluey-themed uniforms serve as hosts for the experience, and bubbles float through the air during the character interaction portions, which matches the playful, kinetic energy of the show itself. The space is bright, high-energy, and clearly built for the chaos of little kids in full excitement mode. Every inch of the room in these photos tells the same story: Disney took this seriously. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Blueys-Wild-World-at-Conservation-Station-3-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Blueys-Wild-World-at-Conservation-Station-1-1349x900.jpg)## What the First Official Video Shows The first official video from Bluey’s Wild World confirms what the still images suggest. Bluey and Bingo are working the room, interacting with both kids and adults, and the reaction from families is immediate and genuine. Kids are running up with their arms out. Parents are filming on their phones. There is no low-energy moment in this footage. This is an experience designed to be a memory, and it is delivering on that before it even officially opens. The show format visible in the images and video includes an interactive dance-and-movement component with live hosts facilitating the energy. It is not a passive meet-and-greet. Families are participating, not just watching. ## Plan on a Virtual Queue A [virtual queue is in place for Bluey’s Wild World starting on opening day, May 26](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/blueys-wild-world-virtual-queue-how-to-get-in-starting-may-26/), and based on what this experience is delivering, there is no reason to expect that to change anytime soon. Bluey is the most popular show on U.S. streaming. This opening falls during a peak summer travel window at Walt Disney World. And the experience itself, based on this video, is exactly the kind of moment-making content that spreads across social media and drives more families to show up and try to get in. The virtual queue structure at Animal Kingdom is the right call. Walk-up demand for this would be unmanageable from day one. Plan your visit with the assumption that virtual queue will be required for the remainder of Cool Kids’ Summer through September 8, and build your morning accordingly. Joining from inside the park at the designated drop time is the play. For the full breakdown on how the virtual queue works and how to give yourself the best shot at getting in, see our [Bluey’s Wild World virtual queue guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/blueys-wild-world-virtual-queue-how-to-get-in-starting-may-26/). ![Bluey's Wild World at Animal Kingdom: The Complete Guide for Cool Kids' Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Blueys-Wild-World-at-Animal-Kingdom_-The-Complete-Guide-for-Cool-Kids-Summer-2026-1600x900.jpg)Bluey’s Wild World at Animal Kingdom: The Complete Guide for Cool Kids’ Summer 2026## Our Take What Disney has pulled off here at Conservation Station is worth recognizing. This is not a pop-up. It is not a character appearance in a tent. The space has been genuinely rethemed, the programming is interactive and high-energy, and the character work from Bluey and Bingo in these images is exactly what parents of Bluey fans have been hoping for. If you asked any parent what their Bluey-obsessed kid most wants from a Disney World trip right now, this is the answer. The virtual queue is a real logistical factor and should be the first thing you address on park day. But the experience itself looks like it is earning every bit of the demand it is going to see. For the full breakdown on everything coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this summer, visit our [Bluey’s Wild World complete guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/blueys-wild-world-animal-kingdom-guide/). For everything happening across Walt Disney World this summer, visit the [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/). 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Retail Group**](https://www.goretailgroup.com/disney-store-limited-time). The concept is built around bringing Disney storytelling to life through in-person shopping in a way that captures the signature energy Disney Store has always been known for, including immersive in-store designs, products available only through Disney Store, and the kind of opening ceremony magic that made the original Disney Store locations such a destination in their own right. These are not permanent mall anchors. Disney Store Limited Time locations are designed to run through the holiday season, giving fans a window to experience the concept before it closes up shop. Think of it as a pop-up with full Disney Store production value! **What to Expect at the [Ross Park Mall](https://www.simon.com/mall/ross-park-mall) Grand Opening** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Disney-Store-Limited-Time-Opens-Tomorrow-at-Ross-Park-Mall-in-Pittsburgh-1-1600x900.jpg)The Pittsburgh location kicks things off with a grand opening ceremony at 10 AM ET on Saturday, May 23. Disney is promising surprise and delight moments throughout the day, along with exclusive merchandise made specifically for this opening. That includes a Pittsburgh-inspired tee designed for local fans, which is the kind of location-specific exclusive that makes a store opening worth showing up for early. Beyond that, shoppers can expect products spanning Disney Parks, beloved story franchises, and characters across the full Disney catalog. The in-store experience is designed to feel immersive rather than a standard retail floor, which is in keeping with how Disney has approached physical retail when it has leaned into the format at its best. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/704673304_1744381533207182_5662625671279656050_n-1345x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/704021062_1744381556540513_4675685496319359961_n-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/705122388_1744381509873851_5777931734047720329_n-1345x900.jpg)**A Second Location Is Coming This Fall** Ross Park Mall is just the first stop. Disney has confirmed a second Disney Store Limited Time location will open at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey this fall, also running through the holiday season. No specific date has been announced for that location yet. Both stores are produced in partnership with Go! Retail Group, which specializes in retail concepts of exactly this kind, and both will carry the same core mission of meeting Disney fans where they are with the quality and creativity the Disney Store name has always represented. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DCP-Disney-Store-Limited-Time-1-scaled-1-626x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DCP-Disney-Store-Limited-Time-2-scaled-1-626x900.jpg)The return of a physical Disney Store experience, even in a limited run format, is something a lot of fans have genuinely missed. The original Disney Store locations at their peak were a destination, not just a shop, and this concept is clearly trying to recapture that. The Pittsburgh-exclusive tee is a smart touch that gives locals a reason to show up on day one rather than wait. The question is always whether the merchandise selection and in-store execution live up to the Disney Store name or feel like a scaled-back version of it. FLN will be there tomorrow to give you a firsthand answer. If you are in the Pittsburgh area, Ross Park Mall opens at 10 AM ET, and the grand opening ceremony starts right at the doors. For more Disney consumer products coverage, visit our **[Disney Collector’s Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/ "Disney Consumer Products 2026 — Licensing, Collectibles, Apparel, and More")**. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The space has been transformed with a colorful, bubbly mural, with the largest bubble divided into three sections featuring the “Sofia the First: Royal Magic,” Disney Jr. Let’s Play!, and SuperKitties branding. A second bubble reads “Disney Jr.,” “Disney+,” and “Now Available.” Sofia is wearing her new royal dress from “Sofia the First: Royal Magic,” and it is a noticeable upgrade from her classic look. Her first meeting time today was 10:00 a.m., and she appeared on time. Her schedule is now listed in the My Disney Experience app, so you can check times before heading over — and arriving a few minutes early is still a good idea to secure your spot in line.” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_100326-1600x900.jpg)Joining Sofia at the same location is Bitsy from Disney Jr.’s SuperKitties, making her Hollywood Studios meet and greet debut today as well. Bitsy’s first meeting was at 10:30 a.m., and she meets on the half hour, trading the spot with Sofia throughout the day. PhotoPass photographers were not present during our visit this morning. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_104129-507x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_1041410-507x900.jpg)The timing is no coincidence. [“Sofia the First: Royal Magic” premieres this Sunday, on Disney Jr. at 7:00 a.m. EDT](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/03/sofia-the-first-royal-magic-premiere-date-princess-guest-stars-disney-plus/), with the first eight episodes hitting Disney+ on Tuesday, May 26. The new series picks up with Sofia enrolling at The Charmswell School for Royal Magic, where she discovers she is the most magical princess in the realm. [The latest trailer confirmed Rapunzel as one of the princess guest stars](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/06/sofia-the-first-royal-magic-trailer-rapunzel/), with Moana, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora, and Elena of Avalor also set to appear across the season. **Our Take:** Being first in line this morning made it clear that families have been waiting for this. Sofia has a real history at Hollywood Studios, and bringing her back in the new dress tied to a premiere-week rollout is exactly the kind of park moment that rewards guests who pay attention. The swap schedule with Bitsy keeps the meet location active throughout the day, which is smart programming for the Disney Jr. crowd. If you are visiting this weekend, getting there at rope drop gives you the best shot at both characters before the lines build. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The 3D print files are available now at no cost through Regal’s media library, and the design is detailed enough that fans have already been showing off painted versions online. ![Regal and A24 Release Free 3D Printable Backrooms Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Regal-and-A24-Release-Free-3D-Printable-Backrooms-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)The real incentive is what happens when you bring it to the theater. Bring any 3D-printed version of the bucket to a Backrooms screening during opening weekend and Regal will give you a free small bag of popcorn. No purchase required for the bucket itself — just your printer, some yellow and black filament, and a little patience. Regal is also running a giveaway for a pre-printed and painted version of the bucket. To enter, follow @regalmovies on Instagram, comment on the bucket post, and tag who you’re taking to see the film by May 29. Backrooms opens in theaters May 29. Our Take: This is the rare piece of movie merch that actually rewards fans for being fans. Giving away the files instead of selling an exclusive is a genuinely smart move — it gets the figure into more hands, generates real social content, and the free popcorn offer turns it into a reason to show up opening weekend rather than just a collectible flex. For anyone with a 3D printer already sitting on a desk, this is a no-brainer. You can download the free 3D print files [here](https://medialibrary.regalcinemas.com/web/dc0f32285c36adc7/2026-backrooms-bucket-files/) and grab your tickets to [Backrooms at Regal](https://www.regmovies.com/movies/backrooms-ho00021220). For more movie theater popcorn bucket coverage, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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That kind of glass water pipe. For all popcorn bucket release information and news, check out our [**Popcorn Bucket Hub**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/ "Disney News, Popcorn Buckets, Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture")! Talk about an article, we gotta tread lightly on, with what we cover. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Scary-Movie-6-Popcorn-Bucket.jpg)The posts, which appeared on both the Paramount Pictures reel feed and the Scary Movie 6 account, show a glass globe-bottomed vessel packed with popcorn, complete with a long vertical tube and a side stem with what appears to be a quartz banger attached. Smoke billows dramatically around it. The Scary Movie logo is printed on the side. A second image shows four different sizes lined up with the tagline “Choose the piece that fits you just right.” The piece that fits you just right. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-21-101909.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-21-101855.png) **Now here is the part where we have to be honest with you: we do not actually know if this is real, nor do we think it is real.** But, talk about a viral moment they have just made! Scary Movie is a franchise built entirely on committing completely to the bit. This is the series that spent five films parodying every horror and pop culture touchstone it could find with zero restraint. A bong popcorn bucket is exactly the kind of thing the Scary Movie marketing team would post as a full-scale promotional reel that is also entirely a joke. Or it is exactly the kind of thing they would actually make and sell in theaters. With this franchise, both possibilities are equally on the table. What we know for certain is that Scary Movie opens in theaters on June 5, 2026, and the film is rated NR with a runtime of one hour and 36 minutes. Director Mike Tiddes is bringing back the original Core Four: Marlon Wayans as Shorty Meeks, Shawn Wayans as Ray Wilkins, Anna Faris as Cindy Campbell, and Regina Hall as Brenda. Damon Wayans Jr., Cheri Oteri, Heidi Gardner, and a number of returning favorites round out the cast. The setup picks up 26 years after the original, with the Core Four back in a killer’s crosshairs as the film takes aim at reboots, requels, elevated horror, origin stories, and every “final chapter” that absolutely is not final. Tickets are on sale now at **[Fandango](https://www.fandango.com/scary-movie-2026-245093/movie-overview)**, and there is already a deal worth knowing about. Buy three tickets and use the code SCARYMOVIEB3G1 at checkout to get a fourth ticket free, up to a $20 value. That offer runs through June 14. *Our Take: Whether this is a real concession item or the most elaborate joke in movie marketing history, the Scary Movie 6 team just won the internet for a day. That is worth something. If it does turn out to be a purchasable item, theaters are going to have a very interesting conversation with their concessions vendors. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Scary Movie 6, Scary Movie 6 Popcorn Bucket, Scary Movie Popcorn Bong --- ### [First Look: Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! Debuts May 26 at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/20/disney-jr-mickey-mouse-clubhouse-live-first-look-hollywood-studios/) **Published:** May 20, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney has released the first photos and video of Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!, the new interactive stage show debuting May 26 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of Cool Kids’ Summer 2026.** ![First Look: Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! Debuts May 26 at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/First-Look_-Disney-Jr.-Mickey-Mouse-Clubhouse-Live-Debuts-May-26-at-Hollywood-Studios-1600x900.jpg)The show runs 20 minutes and is set inside the newly reimagined Walt Disney Studios Lot, the outdoor area formerly known as Animation Courtyard that opens the same day. The premise is straightforward in the best possible way for little ones: Mickey and Minnie are ready for a party at Mickey’s house, but Goofy, Daisy, and Pluto have not shown up yet. So the whole crew heads out to track them down, and guests come along for the ride. The finale brings everyone back together for a high-energy celebration packed with original songs and choreography. The show is built around audience participation — kids are expected to move, clap, and dance throughout, not just sit and watch. That format worked extremely well when the show debuted at Disney California Adventure in May 2025. Worth noting: Disney has not confirmed whether the Hollywood Studios version is an exact copy of what opened at DCA or if there are differences for this market. What Disney is releasing today gives us a strong sense of the production quality, and it looks polished. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260513OT-20-1125x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Clubhouse-Live-10-1349x900.jpg)One thing worth watching as guests start sharing videos on opening day — the preview footage ends with streamers and confetti firing off for the finale. We genuinely hope that lands in every performance and is not just a press preview moment. That kind of practical effect goes a long way with young audiences, and it would be a shame if it gets scaled back once the crowds arrive. The show fills a real gap at Hollywood Studios. Disney Jr. Play and Dance closed last September alongside the broader Animation Courtyard overhaul, and the area has been behind construction walls ever since. With the Walt Disney Studios Lot opening and this show anchoring it, families with young kids finally have a dedicated destination in this park again. Eight shows are scheduled daily, and it is included with park admission. It is also part of Lightning Lane Multi Pass as a second-tier experience. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260513OT-34-1035x900.jpg)We covered the announcement back in March when Disney confirmed the May 26 date — you can read that full breakdown at the link below. Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! is part of [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026](https://fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/), which runs through September 8. For the full schedule of what is opening and when, visit our [Cool Kids’ Summer hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/). [Read our original Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! announcement coverage at Fantasy Land News.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/hollywood-studios-is-getting-a-new-mickey-mouse-stage-show-for-cool-kids-summer/) For more on everything coming to Walt Disney World this summer, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). ## First Look: Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! 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Hollywood Studios --- ### [Muppet Easter Egg Hidden Inside Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/20/muppet-easter-eggs-rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets/) **Published:** May 20, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 26, and the queue alone is worth the price of a park ticket — Imagineers packed the G-Force Records building and the surrounding alley with so many Muppet callbacks, props, and deep-cut Easter eggs that you could ride it a dozen times and still spot something new.** Check out our review of [Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/20/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-review/ "Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Review: Lipstick on a Pig, and We Mean That as a Compliment to Miss Piggy") ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Muppets-Easter-Eggs-Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-1600x900.jpg)Disney Parks Blog dropped the full Easter egg rundown (we think there are more, honestly) ahead of opening day, and it reads like a love letter to every era of Muppet history. Here is everything hidden inside the ride, broken down by area so you know exactly where to look. Plus, you can watch the YouTube video below. ## Gallery Case Room: Curated by Yolanda the Rat [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260518OT-2MB-7-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260518OT-2MB-7-1619x1080-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260518OT-2MB-108-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260518OT-2MB-108-1619x1080-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260518OT-2MB-107-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260518OT-2MB-107-1619x1080-1.jpg)The first room you enter after walking into G-Force Records immediately sets the tone. Yolanda the Rat is officially listed as the curator, which is peak Muppet energy. Inside the gallery cases, look for a tribute to Miss Piggy featuring one of her iconic polka dot dresses with a matching hat. Kermit’s original banjo — the actual one he played “The Rainbow Connection” on — was recently donated to the Walt Disney Archives, so Imagineers built a faithful recreation for display here. And both Floyd Pepper’s and Janice’s guitars on display are original instruments from The Muppet Show itself, not replicas. ## The Alley: A MuppetVision 3D Treasure Hunt ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260518OT-2MB-123-copy-646x431-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260518OT-2MB-131-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260518OT-2MB-127-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260518OT-2MB-89-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)This is where the deep-cut fans are going to lose their minds. Multiple props were physically transported from MuppetVision 3D and placed throughout the alley, including shipping crates from the attraction’s building exterior. Statler and Waldorf’s actual theater balcony chairs from MuppetVision are tucked inside — the same cranky old geezers, the same seats. Gonzo has branched out into education with Gonzo’s Stunt School Hollywood, and his “The Great Gonzo” banner from the MuppetVision pre-show is hanging nearby alongside his stunt airplane. The cannon the penguins once aimed at the Swedish Chef in MuppetVision? That’s here too. Pizza fans will find PizzeRizzo pizza boxes from the Hollywood Studios restaurant, and the Mona Lisa from Mama Melrose has somehow made it into the alley as well. Look for laundry strung up on the fire escape above — it includes Fozzie’s bowtie, a PizzeRizzo apron, and a tour shirt for The Electric Mayhem. Two of the bigger callouts: the nearby Squeakeasy was established in 1936, the year Jim Henson was born, and a flier on the wall reports that Bean Bunny has gone missing. The billboard advertising a product called Pop Off is also worth a second look — that is the same building where Fozzie hid his Studebaker in The Muppet Movie. ## Muppet Labs Parking Garage: Bunsen and Beaker’s Automotive Division [![Industrial workshop with electronics on metal shelves, cables, and test equipment; dim lighting and safety sign visible in the background.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_140057-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_140057-scaled.jpg)[![Industrial workshop scene with a gray rounded 'Mobile Lab' vehicle, chalkboard diagrams, and assorted tools nearby.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_140100-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_140100-scaled.jpg)Bunsen and Beaker have been hard at work, and their parking garage shows it. The Interpol Car from Muppets Most Wanted is parked here, and the fan-favorite Muppet Mobile Labs unit is also on site. The Mobile Labs has appeared at EPCOT, Disney California Adventure, and Hong Kong Disneyland over the years, so seeing it anchored as a permanent fixture here is a treat. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260518OT-2MB-37-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)## On the Hollywood 101 Freeway: Eyes Open During the Ride ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260518OT-2MB-158-scaled-1-1349x900.jpg)Once you are launched and flying through the coaster, the Easter eggs keep coming. You will whiz past World Wide Studios, the famous movie studio location from The Muppet Movie. The PizzeRizzo sign has also relocated to the freeway corridor. Look for a Waldo crossing sign — a loving nod to Waldo the Spirit of 3D from MuppetVision. And yes, there is an “Obligatory Easter Egg” reference planted somewhere along the route, because of course there is. ## Backstage at the Concert: The Jim Henson Tribute [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260518OT-2MB-195-scaled-1-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260518OT-2MB-195-scaled-1-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260518OT-2MB-192-scaled-1-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260518OT-2MB-192-scaled-1-scaled.jpg)At the end of the ride, as you coast to a stop backstage at The Electric Mayhem concert, two familiar faces refuse to enjoy the show: Statler and Waldorf, in the flesh, lifted directly from MuppetVision 3D. And overhead, the portrait of Jim Henson depicted as a Muppet — which used to hang in the MuppetVision pre-show rafters — now has a permanent home here. That detail alone is going to hit hard for anyone who grew up with that attraction. ## Our Take This is what a transition done right looks like. The Aerosmith era of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster had a good run, but this attraction was clearly built by people who care deeply about the Muppets and wanted to honor the full history of the franchise at Hollywood Studios, not just bolt new characters onto an existing ride. Pulling actual props from MuppetVision 3D, housing Kermit’s recreated banjo, and placing the Jim Henson portrait where guests can finally see it after the ride — these are thoughtful choices that will reward Muppet fans for years. When Disney Imagineering is firing on all cylinders, the details are everything. This looks like one of those times. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens May 26 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 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The coaster underneath all of it is exactly the same ride it has always been. That is not a surprise. That is the deal. Whether that deal works for you depends entirely on how you feel about the launch.** Disney Parks has released a sample of the [Easter Eggs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/20/muppet-easter-eggs-rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets/) you can spot on the rethemed attraction. ![Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Review: Lipstick on a Pig, and We Mean That as a Compliment to Miss Piggy](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-Starring-The-Muppets-Review_-Lipstick-on-a-Pig-and-We-Mean-That-as-a-Compli-1600x900.jpg)The phrase that kept coming to mind was putting lipstick on a pig, and yes, Miss Piggy is absolutely part of that joke on purpose. Nothing about the actual coaster has changed. The restraints still sit on your shoulders the same way they always have, which is to say not quite right no matter how you position yourself. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has never been on any serious coaster fan’s top ten list, and this retheme does not change that. What it is, and what it has always been, is about the launch. That 0 to 57 miles per hour in under three seconds is still fun. It is still the thing that gets you. And now the question riding out of that launch tunnel is which song you are going to get. We got Song 2, the Blur track, now performed by Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. It works. Animal takes over the background vocals in a way that feels very on-brand and also too much. You will have an opinion on this immediately. The re-rideability factor here mirrors exactly what [we discussed leading up to opening](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/15/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-photopass-attraction-photos-revealed/) — people are going to have a favorite song and they are going to keep riding to find it, the same way Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT built its following. The L.I.M.O. concept connecting G-Force Records to the Electric Mayhem’s big show gives it just enough story to make each song feel like it belongs. ## The Queue Is the Best Thing About This Attraction [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_135050-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_135050-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_135134-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_135134-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_135132-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_135132-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_135122-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_135122-scaled.jpg)G-Force Records is now run by Mr. J.P. Grosse, and Scooter is Employee of the Month. Every month. His photos are up on the wall to prove it, which is a perfect callback to anyone who grew up watching The Muppet Show. The records lining the queue are packed with detail — Sam The Eagle’s “A Tribute to All National Anthems, But Mostly America” alone is worth stopping to read. You will also find albums tied to Marvin Suggs and his Muppiphone, Wayne and Wanda, Gonzo, Miss Piggy, Rizzo, and Pepe. Old friends show up too. Sweetums and Bean Bunny have cameo appearances that fans of the classic era will appreciate immediately. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_1353430-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_1353430-scaled.jpg)The new Scooter Audio-Animatronic works really well in the studio scene. It is the standout moment of the physical queue and feels like a genuine upgrade in terms of character presence. If you are a MuppetVision 3D fan there are jokes and callbacks throughout that will land hard. Disney clearly built this for people who know the Muppets well, and the result is a queue that rewards the fans who have been waiting for something like this on the East Coast. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_135414-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_135414-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_135615-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_135615-scaled.jpg)We also spotted Easter eggs to the DINOSAUR! attraction, the old Pizza Rizzo location, and the original Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. Imagineering gave longtime Hollywood Studios guests plenty of reasons to look around. Before you board, take a look at the area across from the loading zone. We believe the actual Muppets Mobile Lab vehicle that used to run at EPCOT is parked there. If that is confirmed, it is a fantastic piece of Disney parks history hiding in plain sight, and exactly the kind of detail that makes this queue worth slowing down for. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_140057-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_140057-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_140100-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_140100-scaled.jpg)## The Preshow Has a Real Problem They Did Not Fix Here is the honest part that needs to be said. The audio control room preshow with Scooter works great if you are in the front of the room at the glass. If you are not, it does not. Say 100 guests file in. The 20 closest to the glass have a full view. Everyone behind them has whatever is left, which gets worse the further back you are. If you are shorter than average and standing in the rear half of the room, you are essentially listening to a preshow you cannot see. There are no tiered levels, no raised platforms, nothing to give the back half of the room a sightline. This was a problem with the original attraction and it has not been addressed. We watched the preshow from both positions and the difference is significant. Disney built something worth seeing in that room. It is a shame not everyone in the room can see it. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_135224-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_135224-scaled.jpg)Statler and Waldorf appear at the end of the ride itself, which is exactly the kind of touch that made us smile. You go past them fast enough that catching the full one-liner is more luck than anything else, but their presence is a great finishing note. The tribute to Gonzo throughout the experience is well done and feels genuine. On the PhotoPass side, [Disney is giving every ride photo a concert poster treatment](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/15/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-photopass-attraction-photos-revealed/) with three different Electric Mayhem-themed frames. The Kermit and Miss Piggy Guest Pass version is the one you will want. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/704591317_958493303561774_6582448943224330136_n-600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/696501113_985501530696948_1696867812147373867_n-600x900.jpg)## Our Take This is the best version of this attraction that was ever going to exist given the constraints. The coaster is the coaster. It was never going to change. But what Disney Imagineering built around it is genuinely impressive fan service for anyone who loves The Muppets, and especially for anyone who grew up with The Muppet Show or MuppetVision 3D. If you like the ride, the queue and theming make it worth multiple laps. If the coaster has never been your thing, here is something most guests do not know: you can walk through the entire preshow and queue and exit through the last door before you reach the loading area. That is allowed. The Muppets experience in that building is worth doing on its own terms, even if you never board the L.I.M.O. Disney took something that needed a reason to exist and gave it one. That deserves credit. For more on everything happening at [Disney’s Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/), we have the full breakdown on the FLN Hollywood Studios Guide. Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_133910-1600x900.jpg)## Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Review: Lipstick on a Pig, and We Mean That as a Compliment to Miss Piggy ## Frequently Asked Questions **Is Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets the same ride as before?** Yes. The coaster track, launch, and ride system are unchanged. Everything that is different is in the theming, queue, preshow, and scenery. **What songs can you get on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets?** The attraction features five songs performed by Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, with celebrity collaborators including Jennifer Hudson, Questlove, Def Leppard, and Kelly Clarkson. Which song you get is random each ride. **Who is in the preshow for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets?** Scooter leads the preshow in the G-Force Records audio control room via a new Audio-Animatronic figure. Try to get a spot near the front of the room for the best view. **Are there Easter eggs in the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets queue?** Yes. Look for nods to DINOSAUR!, Pizza Rizzo, the original Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, album covers featuring classic Muppet characters, and Scooter’s Employee of the Month wall. **Can you skip the ride and just see the queue and preshow?** Yes. Guests can walk through the queue and preshow and exit through the last door before the loading area without riding. This is allowed and worth doing even if the coaster is not for you. **When did Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets open?** Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens May 26, 2026, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYjqcWiOGqa/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Rock%20%27n%27%20Roller%20Coaster%20Starring%20The%20Muppets%20Review%3A%20Lipstick%20on%20a%20Pig%2C%20and%20We%20Mean%20That%20as%20a%20Compliment%20to%20Miss%20Piggy&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Rock%20%27n%27%20Roller%20Coaster%20Starring%20The%20Muppets%20Review%3A%20Lipstick%20on%20a%20Pig%2C%20and%20We%20Mean%20That%20as%20a%20Compliment%20to%20Miss%20Piggy "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Attendees will physically feel what the six trapped characters experience on screen, which given the chaos-adjacent nature of the Digital Circus, means the 4DX team had plenty of material to work with. Advance tickets for 4DX showtimes are available now at Regal box offices, kiosks, the Regal app, and at [REGmovies.com](https://www.regmovies.com). The theatrical event itself is already performing well before the 4DX announcement. Fathom Entertainment confirmed that traditional 2D presales for The Last Act have crossed $7.5 million, which puts this in a different tier than the typical independent animation Fathom event. As we noted in our [original Amazing Digital Circus theatrical coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/amazing-digital-circus-last-act-fathom-theaters-june-2026/), the show’s billion-view reach and Netflix top-five placement make this a cultural moment rather than a niche fan screening, and those numbers are backing that up. The Last Act combines episode eight with the full hour-long episode nine, which will not be available on YouTube until June 19. Seeing it theatrically on June 4 is the only way to watch the finale ahead of its wider release. Fathom has also confirmed limited-edition collectible popcorn and drink containers available at participating Regal locations while supplies last, on top of the [Amazing Digital Circus popcorn tub and souvenir cup already confirmed at other theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/29/amazing-digital-circus-last-act-popcorn-bucket-cinemark/). ![Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act Surpasses $7.5M in Presales and Reveals Exclusive Fathom Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Amazing-Digital-Circus_-The-Last-Act-Surpasses-7.5M-in-Presales-and-Reveals-Exclusive-Fathom-Popcor-1600x900.jpg)Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act Surpasses $7.5M in Presales and Reveals Exclusive Fathom Popcorn Bucket**Our Take:** The 4DX addition is the right call for this one. The Digital Circus is a sensory property and putting it in a format that physically responds to what is happening on screen makes the theatrical experience genuinely distinct from watching it at home. If you were already planning to go, the 4DX showing is worth the upgrade. For all of our Amazing Digital Circus coverage and the latest entertainment news, visit [Fantasy Land News](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Fathom Entertainment, Movies **Tags:** Regal Amazing Digital 4DX, The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act Is Coming to Regal in 4DX Starting June 4 --- ### [LEGO Reveals Disney Main Street, U.S.A. Set With 3,899 Pieces, 15 Minifigures, and Walt Disney Apartment Hidden Inside](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/19/lego-reveals-disney-main-street-u-s-a-set-with-3899-pieces-15-minifigures-and-walt-disney-apartment-hidden-inside/) **Published:** May 19, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **The LEGO Group has officially revealed the [LEGO Disney](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/ "Disney Consumer Products 2026 — Licensing, Collectibles, Apparel, and More") Main Street, U.S.A. set (43302), a 3,899-piece adult collector build celebrating the 70th anniversary of Disney’s Main Street, U.S.A., launching June 4, 2026 at $399.99.** [![LEGO Reveals Disney Main Street, U.S.A. Set With 3,899 Pieces, 15 Minifigures, and Walt Disney Apartment Hidden Inside](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LEGO-Just-Revealed-a-Disney-Main-Street-Set-and-It-Has-a-Walt-Disney-Easter.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LEGO-Just-Revealed-a-Disney-Main-Street-Set-and-It-Has-a-Walt-Disney-Easter.jpg)The set recreates several of the most recognizable storefronts along the iconic street, including the Fire Station, Disneyland Emporium, Crystal Arcade, and Jewellery Shop. Fifteen LEGO Minifigures are included, covering Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Gus from Cinderella, Sebastian from The Little Mermaid, the Dapper Dans, a popcorn vendor, shop staff, a vehicle driver, and additional park guests. Buildable elements include a fire truck, popcorn cart, and mouse and crab figures to round out the scene. The standout detail for Disney fans is inside the Fire Station section. The build includes a representation of the Disney Family apartment, the private retreat Walt Disney had constructed above the Main Street Fire Station at Disneyland so he could watch guests experience the park he built. That reference alone makes this set feel like more than a display piece. It is a tribute to where the whole thing started. Beyond the apartment, the set includes miniature nods to Sleeping Beauty Castle, Jungle Cruise, and the Haunted Mansion woven into interior displays throughout the build. It is the kind of layered detail that rewards close inspection long after the build is finished. The LEGO Builder app’s Build Together feature also lets multiple people construct different sections at the same time, which is a smart addition for a set this size. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/43302_Lifestyle_Cons_2.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/43302_Lifestyle_Cons_2.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/43302_Lifestyle_Build_11.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/43302_Lifestyle_Build_11.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/43302_Lifestyle_Build_05.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/43302_Lifestyle_Build_05.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/43302_Lifestyle_Build_04.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/43302_Lifestyle_Build_04.jpg)LEGO Insiders members get early access starting June 1, 2026, with general availability opening June 4. The set is priced at $399.99 in the US and available at [LEGO.com/DisneyMainStreet](https://www.lego.com/product/main-street-usa-43302/) and LEGO Stores. **Our Take:** The Walt Disney apartment inclusion is the detail that separates this from a great display set and makes it a genuine piece of Disney history in brick form. At $399.99 it is a serious commitment, but for the Disney fan who already has the Haunted Mansion or the Disney Castle on the shelf, this one belongs next to them. The 70th anniversary timing is right, and the minifigure lineup with the Dapper Dans is a nice touch that goes beyond the usual Mickey and Minnie. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/43302_Lifestyle_Envr_02-1.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/43302_Lifestyle_Envr_02-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/43302_Lifestyle_Envr_crop-900x900.jpg)For more Disney collectibles and consumer products coverage, visit [Fantasy Land News](https://fantasylandnews.com). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYhkX0lHYJT/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the LEGO Disney Main Street, U.S.A. set? It is a 3,899-piece LEGO set (item number 43302) recreating Disney’s Main Street, U.S.A. with 15 minifigures, buildable storefronts, and hidden tributes to Walt Disney and classic park attractions. ### How much does the LEGO Disney Main Street, U.S.A. set cost? The set is priced at $399.99 in the US, £319.99 in the UK, and €349.99 in Europe. ### When does the LEGO Disney Main Street, U.S.A. set go on sale? LEGO Insiders members can purchase it starting June 1, 2026. General availability opens June 4, 2026 at LEGO.com and LEGO Stores. ### What minifigures are included in the set? The set includes Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Gus from Cinderella, Sebastian from The Little Mermaid, the Dapper Dans, a popcorn vendor, shop staff, a vehicle driver, and additional park guests, for a total of 15 minifigures. ### What is the Walt Disney apartment Easter egg in this set? The Fire Station section of the build includes a representation of the private apartment Walt Disney had built above the Disneyland Fire Station, where he would watch guests experience the park. ### Where can I buy the LEGO Disney Main Street, U.S.A. set? 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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AMC, Regal, Marcus Theatres, and Cinemark have all revealed their items today as tickets go on sale — and the Battle Cat popcorn bucket was confirmed at Cinemacon 2026 and coming to AMC, Marcus, Harkins, with more chains still to be announced. This is the most complete theatrical merchandise rollout of 2026.** In fact, the Battle Cat Popcorn Bucket is already up for preorder in Australia. Cinemark has just released the **[Masters of the Universe collection, including Power Sword and Castle Grayskull](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/19/cinemark-masters-of-the-universe-merch-in-theaters-now/)** in theaters and online. Act fast before they sell out! ![Masters of the Universe Popcorn Buckets and Collectibles 2026: Every Item at Every Theater Chain](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Masters-of-the-Universe-Popcorn-Buckets-and-Collectibles-2026_-Every-Item-at-Every-Theater-Chain-1600x900.jpg)Fantasy Land News has been [tracking this lineup since it first broke in April](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/masters-of-the-universe-cinemark-popcorn-bucket-he-man-2026/ "By the Power of Grayskull: The Masters of the Universe Popcorn Bucket Is a Castle and the Sword of Power Is a Drink Container"), and today everything is official. What follows is the complete chain-by-chain breakdown of every confirmed Masters of the Universe collectible for the June 5 theatrical run. We have covered each chain in depth individually, and this article is your single-source reference for the full picture. ## AMC Theatres Masters of the Universe Collectibles ![AMC Theatres Masters of the Universe Collectibles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/690666409_1494579812712522_5525704570000304397_n-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/690764013_1494579776045859_7966824814820465680_n-720x900.jpg)AMC has the deepest lineup of any single chain, with six collectibles plus a Dolby Cinema exclusive bonus for opening weekend. Tickets and online orders are available at [amctheatres.com](https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/masters-of-the-universe-76888). Note that additional fees apply for online orders, gourmet popcorn is excluded, and AMC Stubs upgrades do not apply. The **Secrets of Castle Grayskull All-In-One Vessel** is the signature AMC piece. It is a fully sculpted Castle Grayskull fortress container that comes with a large popcorn, large drink, and a bag of candy — everything bundled in one purchase. This version features a removable cup built into one of the towers, which is a clever design detail that makes it more practical during the film and more displayable after. The **Skeletor Light-Up Popcorn Head** is a sculpted Skeletor skull that holds a large popcorn. The eyes light up, which puts it firmly in the same category as the Regal LED Throne on spectacle — just at a more compact scale. This one comes with a large popcorn. The **Power of Grayskull Light-Up Cup** features He-Man in a sculpted light-up base and comes with a large drink. The **Power Sword Sipper** is AMC’s version of the blade vessel and also comes with a large drink — it is the same iconic prop concept as the Regal version but AMC’s own take on it. The **Cup with Mystery Topper** comes with a large drink and includes either a He-Man or Skeletor character topper — you will not know which until you get to the concession stand. The cup also features a working drawbridge, which is a genuinely fun detail for Castle Grayskull fans. The **He-Man Grippr Cup** rounds out the AMC lineup, coming filled with a large drink. For opening weekend specifically, AMC Dolby Cinema guests who see Masters of the Universe in Dolby Cinema between Thursday June 4 and Sunday June 7 will receive a collectible tin poster while supplies last. One poster per ticket purchase, first come first served, no passes or discounts. ## Regal Cinemas Masters of the Universe Collectibles ![Skeletor LED Throne Collectible Container](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/masters-of-the-universe-collectible-popcorn-container-1352x900.webp)![Castle Grayskull Collectible Container](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/masters-of-the-universe-collectible-container-1352x900.webp)![Promotional poster for Masters of the Universe lenticular collectible double combo with popcorn cups and character toppers.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/masters-of-the-universe-colectible-combo-1352x900.webp)![Power Sword Collectible Drink](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/masters-of-the-universe-collectible-drink-vessel-1352x900.webp)Regal’s lineup is anchored by the one item no other chain has. The **Skeletor LED Throne Collectible Container** is a Regal exclusive — Skeletor on his cobra-flanked throne, He-Man on the stone staircase below, and the fire effects on the stairs light up via LED. It comes with a large popcorn. This is the most elaborate single theatrical collectible in the entire Masters of the Universe run at any chain. The **Castle Grayskull Collectible Container** is Regal’s version of the fortress — sculpted skull face, jaw gate, twin towers — and comes with a large beverage. The **Power Sword Collectible Drink Vessel** carries a large beverage and is the franchise’s most iconic prop, rendered as a functional item. The **Skeletor Grippr Cup** is a sculpted Skeletor skull head cup that comes filled with your drink of choice. Regal also has a Collectible Combo bundle and a Grey Goose-themed cocktail called the Power of Grey Skull for guests 21 and older. Regal Crown Club members who bought tickets today, May 8, received 1,000 bonus credits — that offer was today only. Get tickets at [regmovies.com](https://www.regmovies.com/movies/masters-of-the-universe-ho00010965). For the complete Regal breakdown with full item details, see our [Regal Masters of the Universe collectibles article](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/08/masters-of-the-universe-regal-popcorn-skeletor-led-throne-castle-grayskull-2026/). ## Marcus Theatres Masters of the Universe Collectibles ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/690732912_1425124539656492_2874652756018635541_n-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/689474142_1425124656323147_4005174560490994976_n-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/689211587_1425124589656487_2313943571044516106_n-900x900.jpg)Marcus Theatres confirmed three items. The **Skeletor Skull Cup** comes with a large fountain drink and includes a Battle Cat clip-on keychain figure — that bundle alone makes it worth the purchase for collectors who want a small Battle Cat without tracking down the full bucket. The **Castle Grayskull All-In-One Container** at Marcus includes a large popcorn, large fountain drink, and a bag of candy, and features a removable cup in the tower design — the same practical all-in-one concept as the AMC version. The **Power Sword Drink Vessel** comes with a large fountain drink. ## Battle Cat Popcorn Bucket ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/8b71rUtw-2.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/UAiQkyPg-1.webp)The Battle Cat popcorn bucket is the most widely distributed premium collectible in the entire Masters of the Universe theatrical run. It is a three-dimensional sculpted figure — green armor-plated tiger with orange stripe markings, full red battle saddle and armor — with the popcorn cavity sitting in the saddle on Battle Cat’s back. This is figure-quality work, not a printed tin. Battle Cat was confirmed at Cinemacon 2026 and is coming to AMC Theatres, Harkins Theatres, and Marcus Theatres, with more theater chains expected to announce availability. It is not exclusive to any single chain. Pricing is $79.99 based on international confirmed pricing — US chain pricing will be confirmed as additional chain details are released. ## Cinemark Masters of the Universe Collectibles [![Skeletor Bust Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot_2026-04-14-13-29-12-061_com.twitter.android-edit-767x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot_2026-04-14-13-29-12-061_com.twitter.android-edit.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/671229106_1385532760277398_938209768483820668_n-1-675x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/671229106_1385532760277398_938209768483820668_n-1.jpg)Cinemark’s lineup was the first to be revealed, back in April. It includes a He-Man metal tin bucket, a Skeletor metal tin bucket, and a He-Man versus Skeletor cup with straw. These were the items that kicked off FLN’s Masters of the Universe collectibles coverage. For full Cinemark details including sizing and pricing, see our [original Cinemark Masters of the Universe coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/masters-of-the-universe-cinemark-popcorn-bucket-he-man-2026/). > Closer look at our Masters of the Universe merch coming soon to theatres! ⚔️ [pic.twitter.com/FArmxHb5vd](https://t.co/FArmxHb5vd) > > — Cinemark Theatres (@Cinemark) [May 8, 2026](https://twitter.com/Cinemark/status/2052769432280104984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## Our Take We will absolutely be buying the Castle Grayskull and Battle Cat. The Grayskull container is going to look great on the shelf next to HERBIE — another three-in-one vessel — and Battle Cat’s sheer size makes it a showpiece that will sit right alongside our Tron Lightcycle and Ares. That is a display shelf that means something. Beyond our own picks, this lineup as a whole deserves credit for doing something rare: every chain brought a genuinely different version of the franchise’s iconography rather than slight variations on the same item. AMC’s Skeletor Light-Up Popcorn Head and Regal’s LED Throne are both Skeletor pieces and they are not even close to the same item. The Castle Grayskull shows up at AMC, Regal, and Marcus in meaningfully different configurations. Collectors who want to go chain-hopping have real reasons to do it. Masters of the Universe is delivering the best theatrical collectible run of 2026 and it is not particularly close. Masters of the Universe opens only in theaters on June 5, 2026. Keep up with every theatrical collectible announcement at [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Marcus Theatres and Springs Cinema both have [Masters of the Universe](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/08/masters-of-the-universe-popcorn-buckets-2026-every-theater-amc-regal-marcus-cinemark/) items live for online purchase today. All items are listed as shipping after May 25. At both chains, the available items are the 85oz Battle Cat Popcorn Container at $49.99, the 85oz Skeletor’s Throne LED Popcorn Bucket at $56.99, and the 32oz He-Man and Skeletor Totem Cup Set at $29.99. *Updated May 19, 2026:* Swan has released the MOTU collection with prices. Swan Drive-In [**MOTU Castle Grayskull Combo and Power Sword Tumbler**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/18/masters-of-the-universe-castle-grayskull-popcorn-bucket-sells-out-swan-drive-in/) Sell Out Within Hours. **[Cinemark now has the collection available online](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/19/cinemark-masters-of-the-universe-merch-in-theaters-now/)**, and neither has sold out yet. ![You Can Order Masters of the Universe Battle Cat and Skeletor Throne Popcorn Buckets Online Right Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/You-Can-Order-Masters-of-the-Universe-Battle-Cat-and-Skeletor-Throne-Online-Right-Now-1-1600x900.jpg)The Battle Cat container is a fully sculpted 85oz replica of the armored tiger with orange stripe markings and a red battle saddle — the popcorn sits in the saddle on his back. The Skeletor LED Throne features Skeletor enthroned above He-Man with light-up fire effects on the staircase, making it one of the most elaborate theatrical collectibles of 2026. The Totem Cup Set brings both sides of the battle together in a two-cup bundle. **Swan Drive-In** has now revealed their Masters of the Universe lineup ahead of the ordering window opening Sunday, May 17 at 11:00 p.m. ET at [swandrivein.com](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/masters-of-the-universe/). Confirmed pricing includes the Battle Cat Popcorn Bucket at $49.99, Skeletor’s Throne LED Popcorn Bucket at $56.99, and the Set of 2 Toppers and Cups with He-Man and Skeletor at $29.99. Pricing on several other items goes live when ordering opens. The Swan lineup also includes items not available at the major chains — a Castle Grayskull Popcorn Bucket, Candy Holder, and Tumbler Combo $69.99 (SOLD-OUT), a He-Man Light Up LED Tumbler, a Skeletor Grippr Tumbler, a Power Sword 40oz Drink Tumbler, a Plush Talking Power Sword, and a Fleece Blanket. It is a significantly deeper catalog than most independent chains offer, and the Castle Grayskull combo in particular is shaping up to be the must-watch exclusive of this release. ![MOTU: Castle Grayskull Popcorn Bucket and Tumbler Combo](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MOTU_FCI_Combo_Castle_Greyskull_Q_Popcorn_020926-scaled-1-900x900.png)![MOTU: Power Sword 40oz Drink Tumbler](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MOTU_FCI_40oz_Power_Sword_Cup_F_021526-scaled-1-900x900.png)![MOTU: Set Of (2) Toppers and Cups with He-Man and Skeletor](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MOTU_Topper-Set-scaled-1-900x900.png)![MOTU: He-Man Light Up LED Tumbler](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MOTU_FCI_28oz_HeMan_LightUp_Cup_LightsOn_020926-scaled-2-900x900.png)For the complete chain-by-chain breakdown of every Masters of the Universe collectible including AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and Epic Theatres, see our [full Masters of the Universe collectibles guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/08/masters-of-the-universe-popcorn-buckets-2026-every-theater-amc-regal-marcus-cinemark/). For every movie theater collectible releasing in 2026 across every chain, visit our [movie theater popcorn bucket hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ![Skeletor's Throne Popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/THRONEBUCKETHERO-900x900.webp)![MOTU: He-Man and Skeletor Totem Cup SET of 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MOTUTOTEMCUPSETHERO-900x900.webp)![Masters of the Universe Battle Cat popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BATTLECATBUCKETHERO-900x900.webp)**Our Take:** Online availability before the movie opens is the move collectors have been asking for, and Marcus and Springs delivering it three weeks early is genuinely useful. The Battle Cat at $49.99 is the buy here — it is figure-quality work and at that price point it will not last once the film opens. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Tickets are on sale now. If you are planning to collect, the breakdown below tells you exactly what each chain has and what to expect at the concession stand. *Last Updated May 17, 2026.* Updated with confirmed prices for Regal and Marcus. Thursday, May 21, previews are four days away. This article updates as new information is confirmed — bookmark it for the latest. [You Can Order the Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Buckets Right Now Before They Hit Theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/30/marcus-theaters-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-online/) at Marcus Theatres. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Every-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Bucket-Revealed-for-the-May-22-Star-Wars-Movie-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Every-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Bucket-Revealed-for-the-May-22-Star-Wars-Movie.jpg)We track every major theater collectible release at [Fantasy Land News’s Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/), and The Mandalorian and Grogu is already shaping up to be one of the biggest collectible drops of 2026. Here is the full breakdown, chain by chain. **Confirmed prices are now in for the major chains. Here is what you will pay.** **[Regal’s](https://store.regmovies.com/collections/the-mandalorian-grogu)** AT-AT Collectible Popcorn Container is $79.99 with a free large popcorn included. The Clan of Two Bust — Regal’s exclusive sculpted bust with the music feature and logo projector — is $64.99 online and $79.99 in theaters, also with a free large popcorn. The Regal Collectible Combo with cup and randomly assigned topper is $29.99. The Grogu Blanket at Regal is $19.99. Marcus Theatres is carrying the most expensive single item in the entire lineup. Their Giant AT-AT Popcorn Container, at 20 inches tall with LED light-up turrets and sound effects, is $80.80 — the first theater collectible ever confirmed above the $80 mark. The Marcus Grogu Tin is $29.99, and the Tin Box with Keychain comes in at $29.99 per variant. AMC has not officially confirmed individual prices. Based on comparable pieces from past releases, expect the AT-AT to land in the $54.99 to $64.99 range and the Grogu Pram around $39.99 to $44.99. Cinemark has not officially released individual pricing outside of the Super Ticket at $30, which includes the May 21 preview screening, a Grogu pin, a collectible cup, and a medium popcorn. ## AMC: AT-AT Walker, Grogu Pram, Mando Helmet, Blanket, and Cup with Mystery Topper [![AMC: AT-AT Walker, Grogu Pram, Mando Helmet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/obfmlotmo0oecrjs2qt6.avif)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/obfmlotmo0oecrjs2qt6.avif)[![AMC: AT-AT Walker, Grogu Pram, Mando Helmet, Blanket, and Cup with Mystery Topper](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hubhyrwd5haewo1xqw5k.avif)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hubhyrwd5haewo1xqw5k.avif)AMC is carrying the largest item count of any chain for this release. The lineup is split across two themed collections, both available starting May 21 while supplies last. The first AMC collection is billed as a line of collectibles rarer than Beskar and includes a **cup with a mystery topper** and an **AT-AT Walker popcorn vessel**. The AT-AT Walker is a full sculptural popcorn container modeled after the Imperial walker that has become one of the most recognizable images from the marketing for the film. The second AMC collection is framed as keepsakes forged for the journey and includes a **Grogu Pram popcorn vessel**, a **Mando Helmet popcorn bucket**, and a **blanket**. The Grogu Pram is the most visually distinctive piece in the entire AMC lineup, recreating the floating pod that carried Grogu through the first two seasons of The Mandalorian. The blanket adds a wearable keepsake to the mix that no other chain is offering. All AMC items are available May 21 while supplies last. ## Cinemark: Six Exclusive Collectibles, a Super Ticket, Fan Event, and Grogu Plush [![Cinemark Mandalorian & Grogu pocporn Bucket collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/672349103_1387848530045821_5157889100671091640_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/672349103_1387848530045821_5157889100671091640_n.jpg)Cinemark has the deepest lineup of any chain for this release. The core collectible range is a **Cinemark Exclusive in North America** and includes six items, all with a free same-day refill. Available at select theatres while supplies last. The flagship piece is the **Grogu Popcorn Container**, a sculptural full-figure Grogu bucket that is the most visually striking collectible in the entire theatrical campaign across all chains. It is a Cinemark exclusive, and there is nothing else like it at any other theater. The drinkware lineup covers two sizes. The **32oz Mandalorian Helmet Cup** is a Beskar-silver sculpted helmet cup with a dome lid and straw. The **20oz Grogu Tumbler** features Grogu artwork with a green lid and is sized as a smaller daily-carry collectible. The **44oz Souvenir Cup** uses the same Mandalorian and Grogu key art seen across the theatrical campaign and is the most accessible entry point in the lineup. For popcorn, Cinemark has two options beyond the Grogu Container. The **130oz Popcorn Tin** features Mando and Grogu artwork and is the largest format popcorn vessel in the Cinemark lineup. The **LED AT-AT Popcorn Container** is a light-up walking walker replica that brings interactive features to the standard bucket format. All six items include a free same-day refill. Beyond the core collectible range, Cinemark’s **Super Ticket** is priced at $30 and covers a Thursday, May 21 preview screening at 6 PM local time. It includes an official Grogu pin, a collectible 44oz cup, and a medium popcorn. The offer is valid only for customers who purchase the Super Ticket showtime on May 21, 2026, at participating theatres while supplies last. Cinemark is also hosting a **Fan Event on Thursday, May 21** that includes lobby photo ops, themed bar beverages, and a limited edition Mandalorian helmet pin produced by Pin USA. The collectible pin is included with the Fan Event ticket purchase. Beverages are available at participating locations only. Cinemark’s **Collectible Combo** comes filled with popcorn and soda and includes a drink topper figurine chosen at random from a set of five different characters. The cup features Mandalorian and Grogu artwork, and the toppers are small-scale character pieces sized to sit on the lid. If you want a specific figure, you will need to buy multiples or get lucky at the counter. Rounding out the Cinemark offerings is a **Grogu Plush with Beskar Armor**, a standalone plush showing Grogu wearing a Beskar symbol on his robe. Pricing and availability details are at participating Cinemark locations. ## Regal: Clan of Two Bust, AT-AT Bucket, and Collectible Combo with Popcorn Tin [![Regal Clan of Two Bust Popcorn Bucket Mandalorian Grogu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mandalorian-high-end-1-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mandalorian-high-end-1.webp)[![AT-AT Regal Popcorn Bucket Mandalorian Grogu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mandalorian-high-end-2-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mandalorian-high-end-2.webp)[![Popcorn Bucket Mandalorian Grogu Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/the-mandalorian-collectible-combo-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/the-mandalorian-collectible-combo.webp)Regal is carrying three items for The Mandalorian and Grogu, and two of them are exclusive to the chain. All three come with popcorn included. The **Clan of Two Bust Collectible Popcorn Container** is the standout piece of the entire theater collectible lineup. It features a sculpted bust of Mando carrying Grogu and includes both a music feature and a logo projector. This is the kind of collectible that earns a permanent shelf spot, and it comes with a free large popcorn with purchase. The **AT-AT Collectible Popcorn Container** is a walking walker replica with sound effects and light-up turrets. The AT-AT appeared during the retaking of Mandalore in Season 3, so it carries real story weight for fans of the series. It also comes with a large popcorn with purchase. Regal’s **Mandalorian and Grogu Collectible Combo** features a popcorn tin, a cup, and a randomly chosen character drink topper. The combo comes complete with popcorn and soda included in the purchase. The randomly assigned topper makes this one a repeat-buy for collectors chasing the full set. ## Marcus Theatres: Grogu Bucket, AT-AT Walker, Helmet Cup, and Large Popcorn Bucket Marcus Theatres has confirmed four collectibles for The Mandalorian and Grogu, with items available at participating theaters while supplies last. The chain has not yet announced a release date beyond the film’s May 22 opening. The standout Marcus piece is a **Grogu Popcorn Bucket** — a black bucket with Grogu peeking over the rim, his hands gripping the edge. It is a different execution than the Cinemark Grogu Container and gives Marcus a strong exclusive visual identity for this release. A **large Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket** with theatrical key art rounds out the popcorn container options. On the drinkware side, Marcus has a **Mandalorian Helmet Cup**, a sculpted Beskar helmet cup similar in design concept to the Cinemark version. The chain is also carrying an **AT-AT Walker Popcorn Container**, making it the third chain alongside AMC and Regal to offer an AT-AT vessel — confirming that walker is the breakout collectible format of this entire release. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/672677330_1406872918148321_8547355707610226089_n-900x900.jpg) ### Order Online: Swan Drive-In, Marcus Theatres, and Walmart If you want the collectibles without fighting a concession line on opening weekend, three online options are available now. **Swan Drive-In** — a drive-in theater in Blue Ridge, Georgia operating since 1955 — went live with the largest online Mandalorian and Grogu selection of any retailer, with 12 items available at [swandrivein.com](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu/). Their shipping runs approximately $12, which is notably lower than the $19.99 shipping at Marcus. The Swan lineup includes several items not available elsewhere online, including a 230oz Round Hero Popcorn Tin, a Grogu Ears Hat, a Topper Cup with Topper, and two square tin variants. The AT-AT at Swan runs approximately $80.80 plus $12 shipping, putting your delivered total around $93. For a full breakdown of everything Swan is carrying, read our [Swan Drive-In Mandalorian and Grogu coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/02/swan-drive-in-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-may-the-fourth/). ![Swan Drive-In Selling Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Buckets Online Starting May the Fourth](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Swan-Drive-In-Selling-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Buckets-Online-Starting-May-the-Fourth-1-1600x900.jpg)Swan Drive-In Selling Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Buckets Online Starting May the Fourth**Marcus Theatres** has six items in their online shop at [marcus.onlyintheatres.shop](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop), all shipping after May 18. The flagship is the Giant AT-AT Popcorn Container at $80.80 — the highest price ever confirmed for a single theater collectible. The Grogu Tin is $29.99, the Tin Box with Keychain is $29.99 per variant, and the Mandalorian Helmet Electroplated Bottle is $29.99. Full details in our [Marcus online shop breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/30/marcus-theaters-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-online/). **Walmart** is also carrying a Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket bundled with a Fandango movie ticket for $39.96 at Walmart.com, shipping from April 27. The bucket features Grogu and two Anzellans on the side and was manufactured by Golden Link Inc. It is one of the most affordable ways to get a bucket in hand before the film opens. Full details in our [Walmart Mandalorian bundle coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-bucket-walmart-fandango-ticket/). ![Grogu peeks from a carved pedestal while the Mandalorian and companions ride a dusty vehicle at sunset in a desert.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Walmart-Is-Now-Selling-The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Bucket-Bundled-With-a-Fandango-Ticket-1-1-1600x900.jpg)Grogu and Anzellans in Lucasfilm’s THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU. Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm. © 2026 Lucasfilm Ltd™. All Rights Reserved. ## Tickets Are on Sale Now for The Mandalorian and Grogu Tickets for The Mandalorian and Grogu went on sale April 17, 2026. The film opens exclusively in theaters and IMAX on May 22, 2026, with Thursday preview screenings beginning May 21. [We covered the ticket on-sale announcement and final trailer reveal at CinemaCon 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/final-trailer-drops-and-tickets-are-on-sale-tomorrow-for-the-mandalorian-and-grogu/) — that article has everything on the film itself, the cast, and the IMAX situation. This is the first Star Wars theatrical release since 2019, and premium format seats are moving fast. The Cinemark Super Ticket and Fan Event items are tied specifically to the May 21 showtime. All other collectibles are available while supplies last at participating locations starting with opening weekend on May 22. For our full look at earlier Mandalorian and Grogu merchandise announced before the theatrical campaign kicked off, see [our first look at the toys and collectibles from February 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/21/first-look-at-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-toys-and-collectibles/). Stay with [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com) for ongoing coverage of [movie theater popcorn buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) as The Mandalorian and Grogu approaches. Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). ## Every Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket Revealed for the May 22 Star Wars Movie **What is the most expensive Mandalorian and Grogu popcorn bucket?** The Marcus Theatres Giant AT-AT Popcorn Container is $80.80, making it the most expensive single theater collectible ever confirmed. It stands 20 inches tall with LED light-up turrets, sound effects, and adjustable legs. **How much is the Regal Clan of Two Bust?** The Regal Clan of Two Bust is $64.99 and includes a free large popcorn. It features a sculpted bust of Mando and Grogu, a built-in logo projector, and a music feature. **Can I order Mandalorian and Grogu popcorn buckets online?** Yes. Marcus Theatres, Swan Drive-In, and Walmart all offer online ordering. Marcus ships after May 18. Swan Drive-In has 12 items with approximately $12 shipping. Walmart has a Grogu bucket bundled with a Fandango ticket for $39.96. **Which chain has the most Mandalorian and Grogu collectibles?** Cinemark has the deepest lineup with six exclusive North American items including the sculptural full-figure Grogu Popcorn Container, a Mandalorian Helmet Cup, Grogu Tumbler, LED AT-AT, Popcorn Tin, and Souvenir Cup — all with a free same-day refill. **When do Mandalorian and Grogu collectibles go on sale?** AMC and Cinemark items are available starting May 21 with Thursday preview screenings. Regal confirmed May 21 as well. Marcus items are available from opening weekend May 22. **Is the Mandalorian and Grogu AT-AT bucket at every theater?** The AT-AT is available at AMC, Cinemark, Regal, and Marcus — making it the most widely distributed collectible in the entire lineup. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The collectible spread is one of the biggest Regal has assembled for a single film, and a display case at select locations is already showing off the goods. We previously covered the [Clan of Two Bust Popcorn Container](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/26/regal-clan-of-two-bust-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-container/) and gave you an early look at the [full Mandalorian popcorn bucket and ticket details](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-tickets/), and now we finally have the pricing to go with it. For a running look at everything available at theaters right now, bookmark our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). *Updated May 16th, 2026:* We have to make a price correction on the ATAT Bucket and the Clan of Two Bust. While our original information came from in-store displays, they were incorrect to begin with. ATAT has been adjusted to $79.99, and the Clan of Two Bust has been lowered to $64.99 online and $79.99 in theaters. Also, Regal has just listed them on the [Regal Shop](https://store.regmovies.com/collections/the-mandalorian-grogu) as “Coming Soon”. Find the links below. We apologize for any confusion our initial pricing may have caused. Sometimes the original information can be wrong, and then we look like idiots. Sorry! ![Regal Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket Prices and Release Date Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Regal-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Merchandise-Prices-and-Release-Date-Revealed-1600x900.jpg)Here is the confirmed lineup with pricing. - The [AT-AT Popcorn bucket](https://store.regmovies.com/collections/the-mandalorian-grogu/products/mandalorian-grogu-at-at-popcorn-bucket) costs $79.99 and includes a free large popcorn. - The Grogu Plush is priced at $32.99. - The [Mandalorian and Grogu Clan of Two Popcorn Bucket](https://store.regmovies.com/collections/the-mandalorian-grogu/products/the-mandalorian-grogu-bust-popcorn-bucket) is $64.99. - Collectible Ducks are $3.99 each. - A Grogu Blanket will also be available for $19.99. - Regal is also offering a The Mandalorian & Grogu Collectible Combo with Collectible Cup $29.99, or individually with Character Topper for $14.99, and a Tin for $16.99. ![The Mandalorian and Grogu Clan of Two Popcorn Bucket is $79.99](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mandalorian-high-end-1-3-1352x900.webp)![AT-AT Popcorn bucket costs $69.99](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mandalorian-high-end-2-1-1352x900.webp)![The Mandalorian & Grogu Collectible Combo with Collectible Cup $29.99](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/the-mandalorian-collectible-combo-1-1352x900.webp)![The Grogu Plush is priced at $32.99](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mandalorian-grogu-plushie-1-1352x900.webp)For fans who cannot make it to a theater in person, the good news is that Regal has a dedicated [online store for Mandalorian and Grogu merchandise](https://store.regmovies.com/collections/the-mandalorian-grogu). Based on past releases, we expect most of the physical merchandise to make its way there, so if your nearest Regal sells out or you prefer to skip the trip, keep an eye on the store page. Regal is also adding bonus incentives for specific formats. Seeing the film in 4DX on opening day May 22 gets you a Baby Yoda collectible patch. HDR by Barco screenings on May 22 come with a free headband while supplies last. Seeing the film opening weekend earns 500 extra Regal credits. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mandaloria-4dx-gwp.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mandaloria-headband-promo.webp)**Our Take:** The $3.99 Collectible Ducks are the sleeper item in this whole lineup. They are cheap enough that people will grab multiples without thinking twice, and that is exactly the kind of impulse collectible that tends to vanish fast. If you are heading to Regal on or after May 21, throw one in alongside whatever else you are getting. The Clan of Two Busts remains the must-have centerpiece, but the full collection is genuinely impressive for a single theatrical release. You can get tickets and browse the full Regal Mandalorian promotion at [regmovies.com/promotions/star-wars](https://www.regmovies.com/promotions/star-wars). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Select international markets are expected to launch day-and-date with the U.S. release. Tickets will go on sale later this summer through [Fathom Entertainment](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) and participating theater box offices. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Transformers_-The-Movie-40th-Anniversary-Returns-to-Theaters-September-2026-in-4K-1430x900.jpg)The film that emotionally blindsided an entire generation is getting the full theatrical treatment, complete with the voice cast that made it legendary. Peter Cullen returns as Optimus Prime, Frank Welker as Megatron, Judd Nelson as Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime, Leonard Nimoy as Galvatron, Eric Idle as Wreck-Gar, Robert Stack as Ultra Magnus, and the late Orson Welles as the planet-devouring Unicron. Hasbro is also promising additional 40th anniversary surprises across toys, merchandise, and publishing alongside the theatrical run. The “Apology Tour” framing is Hasbro leaning all the way into what everyone already knows. Optimus Prime’s death at the hands of Megatron remains one of the most talked-about moments in the history of animated film, and four decades later fans are still not entirely over it. The whole point of this release is to walk back into that theater, know exactly what is coming, and choose to sit through it anyway. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/transformers_still_02-1600x867.jpg)**Our Take:** This one is personal. We were in those theaters 40 years ago when this movie came out, and we were absolutely not prepared for what it did to us. We can still hear Leonard Nimoy’s voice as Galvatron, which hit different knowing him as Spock from Star Trek. Rodimus Prime still feels like a controversial choice. And if you know, you know the universal greeting: Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong. Seeing this in 4K on a big screen in 2026 is going to be something. September cannot get here fast enough. [**The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary**](https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/the-transformers-the-movie-40th-anniversary/?utm_campaign=41633091-TheTransformersTheMovie40thAnniversary&utm_source=Fathom&utm_medium=PressRelease&utm_content=2026_Transformers40th_PR_PressRelease) opens in theaters September 17, 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Our May 2025 Review") soon, like the 22nd of May? Universal Creative shared the moment on social media, and it is exactly as wholesome as it sounds. The people who spent years designing, developing, and building out Celestial Park at Universal Epic Universe got to see their creation walk into the room, tricorn hat and all. The reactions in the photos say it better than any caption could. We love Captain Cacao and knowing he is now a meet and greet and EPIC Universe will have us hunting him down for a big celestial bear hug! ![The Team That Built Captain Cacao Just Got Surprised by Him in Full Costume](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Team-That-Built-Captain-Cacao-Just-Got-Surprised-by-Him-in-Full-Costume-1600x900.jpg)For those who have not met Captain Cacao yet, he is the star of Moonship Chocolates and Celestial Sweets inside Celestial Park. He is a dark chocolate teddy bear with a white chocolate star over one eye, an orange-and-gold shoulder sash, and a blue captain’s hat. His lore runs deep. Captain Cacao trained as a navigator specifically so he could travel alongside Maya of the Skies aboard the Marshmallow Airship Joei de Ganache, sourcing the finest ingredients from across the cosmos to stock the shop. When you walk into Moonship Chocolates and Celestial Sweets, you are stepping inside that ship. Universal Creative’s design team originally built Captain Cacao from the ground up as an original character exclusive to Celestial Park, working alongside the Universal Products and Experiences team to develop everything from his visual design to his full merchandise line. That line now includes a plush, a backpack, and a bucket hat, and the plush in particular has taken on a life of its own with park guests. The character has already inspired the kind of fan devotion that most original IP takes years to earn. Seeing the project team react to their creation walking into the room as a living, breathing meet-and-greet character is one of those reminders of why theme park storytelling matters. These are the people who poured years into an idea, and they got to watch it hug them back. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-18-130311.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-18-123802-1.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-18-130327.png)Captain Cacao is available to meet at Universal Epic Universe in Celestial Park. 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He started his Disney career as an engineer at Magic Kingdom and rose to lead the resort through one of the most consequential periods of growth in its history. His tenure has included the ongoing expansion of the Walt Disney World campus, deepening community partnerships, and shepherding major milestones alongside the resort’s Cast Members. **[Disney Experiences Names New President for Walt Disney World Resort](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/18/disney-experiences-names-new-president-for-walt-disney-world-resort/)** ![Jeff Vahle Steps Down as Walt Disney World Resort President](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jeff-Vahle-Steps-Down-as-Walt-Disney-World-Resort-President-1600x900.jpg)He plans to remain in the role through late July, and he made clear he is not coasting to the finish line. In his statement, Vahle said he is looking forward to launching Cool Kids’ Summer, the opening of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets, and an updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run before he steps away. For fans tracking the full scope of what is ahead at the resort this year, the Disney Lakeshore Lodge and additional expansions are part of a broader wave of investment that Vahle helped set in motion. No successor has been announced at this time. Vahle’s full statement reads: “Today, I shared with our team that after 36 years with Disney, I’ll be retiring this summer. I started my career as an engineer at Magic Kingdom and I’m wrapping it up with the best job ever, leading Walt Disney World into a period of remarkable growth in partnership with our incredible Cast Members and community. I’ll be here through late July, so I’ll save the reminiscing for later. In the meantime, there’s a lot ahead, from launching Cool Kids’ Summer to opening Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets and an updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. It’s an exciting time at [Walt Disney World](http://www.waltdisneyworld.com), and I’m looking forward to being part of it in the months ahead.” **Our Take:** Jeff Vahle ends his run the way he apparently started it, focused on the work in front of him, not the spotlight. We have had the pleasure of crossing paths with Jeff many times over the years, and he was always genuinely gracious with his time. Every conversation left an impression, whether he was talking about the Cast Members he clearly adored, the deep history of the parks, or dropping just enough of a hint about what was coming to get your imagination running, without ever giving away the real answer. The man was busy by any measure, and he still stopped for a selfie. That says a lot. Thirty-six years is a career most people in any industry never match, and the fact that he is going out with Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets and Cool Kids’ Summer on his checklist says everything about the kind of leader he has been. Whoever takes this seat next inherits a resort in genuine momentum, and that is largely his doing. ![Jeff Vahle Steps Down as Walt Disney World Resort President](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jeff-Vahle-Steps-Down-as-Walt-Disney-World-Resort-President-1-1600x900.jpg)## Jeff Vahle Steps Down as Walt Disney World Resort President [Fantasy Land News](http://www.fantasylandnews.com) will have continuing coverage of Walt Disney World leadership and resort news. 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Schott brings more than 40 years of international Disney leadership to the role, having most recently served as President of Disney Signature Experiences, where he oversaw the launches of the Disney Destiny and Disney Adventure cruise ships. Before that, Schott served as president and general manager of Shanghai Disney Resort, where he led the opening of the Zootopia-themed land and helped the resort surpass 100 million guests in under a decade. Earlier in his career, he served as chief operating officer of Disneyland Paris and as executive managing director of Walt Disney Attractions Japan. His Disney career began right here in Florida, as a Jungle Cruise Skipper at Walt Disney World. ![Joe Schott has been named President of Walt Disney World Resort](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Leadership_JS-NR-CM_FINAL-1600x900.png)Natacha Rafalski has been appointed President of Disney Signature Experiences, stepping into the role Schott vacated. Rafalski is a 30-year Disney veteran who previously served as President of Disneyland Paris since 2018, where she spearheaded the resort’s multi-billion-dollar transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney Adventure World. In her new role, she will guide the next phase of Disney Cruise Line’s fleet expansion, which is set to grow from eight ships today to 13 vessels by 2031. Rafalski also played a key role in the development of Shanghai Disney Resort and negotiated what Disney describes as one of the most consequential theme park development agreements in company history. Christophe Murphy has been promoted to President of Disneyland Paris, taking over from Rafalski. Murphy has spent more than 35 years at Disney, originally joining Disneyland Paris in 1991 during its pre-opening phase. He most recently served as senior vice president of Operations there, overseeing the delivery of Disney Adventure World and World of Frozen, which opened to guests in March 2026. Murphy also brings experience from a stint as vice president of Operations for Walt Disney Attractions Japan, where he worked closely with Oriental Land Company on Tokyo Disney Resort. “Disney Experiences is in the midst of unprecedented expansion with more new projects underway across our global portfolio than at any other moment in our history,” Mazloum said in the announcement. For Walt Disney World specifically, the timing of this transition is notable. The resort is currently in the middle of its largest Magic Kingdom expansion in history, with new lands also in development at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Whoever leads the resort through this period will have a direct hand in shaping what Walt Disney World looks like for the next generation of guests. Schott’s deep background in major international expansion projects makes him a fitting choice for exactly that assignment. **Our Take:** This is a well-considered set of moves. Schott coming back to where he started as a Skipper, now to run the whole operation, is the kind of full-circle story that matters in a company built on storytelling. More importantly, his track record in Shanghai and with cruise line expansion signals that Disney wants someone who knows how to build at scale, not just manage what already exists. Walt Disney World is entering one of the most consequential development periods in its history, and this appointment suggests Disney leadership knows it. ## Disney Experiences Names New President for Walt Disney World Resort Stay with [Fantasy Land News](https://fantasylandnews.com/) for continuing coverage of Walt Disney World and all things [Disney Parks](https://fantasylandnews.com/disney-parks/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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That changes this year with a Disney x Elf on the Shelf collection that includes themed outfits, props, accessories, kits, and carriers priced between $12.95 and $25.95. Disney Consumer Products 2026 — **[Licensing, Collectibles, Apparel, and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/)** ![Disney and Elf on the Shelf Are Teaming Up for the First Time Ever](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Disney-and-Elf-on-the-Shelf-Are-Teaming-Up-for-the-First-Time-Ever-1600x900.jpg)The four Disney franchises featured in the launch are Mickey Mouse and Friends, Frozen’s Olaf, Disney Princesses, and Spider-Man. Lumistella co-CEO Christa Pitts noted that Disney felt like a natural fit because many families were already building Disney-themed elf setups at home on their own, sometimes even using their Scout Elf to reveal a surprise Disney Parks trip to their kids. Pre-sales begin on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/stores/TheElfontheShelf/page/CE0E9E77-047D-4224-8475-C7A201D51709) in mid-July. The full collection hits The Santa Store on September 15, followed by a wider rollout to Target, Walmart, CVS, and Michaels. Lumistella co-CEO Chanda Bell said the partnership is designed to expand how families interact with their elves during the season rather than replace the original tradition. The company also teased that more characters and stories could follow in future years. Our Take: This is the kind of collab that makes complete sense once you see it. Disney and Elf on the Shelf already share a massive overlap in their audience, and Lumistella clearly did the homework here. Starting at $12.95, this is an affordable way to layer something new into a tradition families have been doing for years. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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If you were online on May 17th at 11:00 PM when they went on sale, you were one of the lucky few to get your orders in. By 5:00 AM, a mere 6 hours later, they were no longer available. Priced at $69.99, 10 dollars lower than we expected, the demand is huge for this one. While the Sword Tumbler is priced at $44.99 and is sold out. That doesn’t mean you are out of luck! There is still a chance the other movie theatre chains will have enough stock when they are released, since the demand just grows for [**Masters of the Universe popcorn bucket collectables**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/08/masters-of-the-universe-popcorn-buckets-2026-every-theater-amc-regal-marcus-cinemark/). AMC Theatres, Marcus Theatres, Regal, and other regional theatres like [**EPIC Theatres**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/08/epic-theatres-just-dropped-masters-of-the-universe-prices-and-you-can-pre-order-the-battle-cat-right-now/ "Epic Theatres Just Dropped Masters of the Universe Prices and You Can Pre-Order the Battle Cat Right Now") have all announced they will be selling the Castle Grayskull popcorn bucket and Power Sword 40oz Drink Tumbler. ![Swan Drive-In MOTU Castle Grayskull Combo and Power Sword Tumbler Sell Out Within Hours](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Castle-Grayskull-Popcorn-Bucket-Candy-Sipper-3-1-1600x900.jpg)Swan Drive-In unveiled its full **[Masters of the Universe lineup](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/masters-of-the-universe/)** ahead of the May 17 sale at swandrivein.com. Beyond the sold-out Castle Grayskull combo and Power Sword Tumbler, the catalog includes a Battle Cat Popcorn Bucket at $49.99, Skeletor’s Throne LED Popcorn Bucket at $56.99, a Set of 2 Toppers and Cups with He-Man and Skeletor at $29.99, a He-Man Light Up LED Tumbler at $24.99, a Skeletor Grippr Tumbler at $24.99, a Plush Talking Power Sword $44.99, and a Fleece Blanket $29.99. It is one of the deepest single-film merchandise catalogues any independent chain has put together, and the Castle Grayskull combo is clearly the centrepiece. Swan Drive-In is located in Blue Ridge, Georgia, and has been in operation since 1955. They are one of the most reliable movie theatres for popcorn bucket merchandise, known for dependable shipping and rates that are typically lower than those of the other major chains. The great thing that collectors will be happy with is that we now have a price range for Castle Grayskull and the Power Sword Tumbler. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney even leaned into the connection: one of the jokes previewed in the reveal video calls back directly to MuppetVision’s famous finale, where the two groan that they can’t use the bathroom before the next show because they’re bolted to the seats. They’re still bolted. Just somewhere new. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-17-074250.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-17-074236.png)As recently as July 2025, Brian Henson told fans that the MuppetVision animatronics, including Statler and Waldorf, the Swedish Chef, and the penguin orchestra, had been “packed away perfectly,” and that theoretically Disney could bring the attraction back if they wanted to. This week, Disney answered that question. They didn’t bring it back. They bolted the figures into a roller coaster. 🔮 Realm Prediction Will Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets hit a 90-minute wait on opening weekend? FLN attended the First Listen Experience at House of Blues. The hype is real — but does that translate to a 90-minute line? ✓ Yes — 63% 37% — No ✗ Yes, will happen No, won’t happen [See all 40 Realm Predictions →](https://fantasylandnews.com/predictions/) At least one major Disney fan site noted the bittersweet reality: the more props and animatronics that get reused from MuppetVision 3D, the less likely it becomes that the show ever returns in any form. That’s putting it gently. Once the physical animatronics are integrated into a permanent attraction, opening to the public May 26, there is no realistic version of MuppetVision 3D coming back to Hollywood Studios, or anywhere else. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260512_100434-1-1600x900.jpg)**Our Take:** We loved [MuppetVision 3D](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/11/22/breaking-news-muppetvision-3-d-closing-permanently-for-monsters-inc-moving-to-rock-n-roller-coaster/ "Breaking News: MuppetVision 3-D Closing Permanently for Monsters Inc. The Muppets are Moving to Rock ‘n Roller Coaster"). It was a piece of Jim Henson’s soul embedded in a theme park, and losing it still stings. But if those figures had to go somewhere, this is probably the best possible outcome. Statler and Waldorf aren’t in a warehouse. They’re not on a shelf. They’re heckling guests on a roller coaster, doing exactly what they were built to do. It’s a good ending for them, even if it’s a final one for the dream of a revival. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets opens May 26, 2026, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. **[Annual Passholder previews](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/05/disney-world-passholders-get-first-rides-on-rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-and-soarin-across-america/ "Disney World Passholders Get First Rides on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and Soarin’ Across America")** begin May 21. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney's Hollywood Studios **Tags:** MuppetVision 3D, Rock n Roller Coaster The Muppets, Statler Waldorf Muppets Coaster --- ### [Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Review - Does It Deliver?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/17/best-served-cold-a-hannah-swensen-mystery-review-does-it-deliver/) **Published:** May 17, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** We returned to Eden Lake with Hannah, Chad, Delores, and the gang. The second [Hannah Swensen Mystery](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/double-the-mystery-for-hannah-swensen-fans/) of the year premiered last night on Hallmark Channel. “When a suspect in a forgery case is murdered and the prosecutor goes missing, Hannah and Chad must uncover how the two cases are connected and solve them in time for the trial.” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Best-Served-Cold_-A-Hannah-Swensen-Mystery-Review-Does-It-Deliver_-1600x900.jpg)Alison Sweeney has starred as Hannah for more than a dozen movies, and she also writes and produces many of them. She is always reliable and enjoyable in the role. Victor Webster, who joined the series after Cameron Mathison departed, appears here in his sixth Hannah movie. This installment gives Chad more screen time, and we actually learn something personal about him, including why he never eats Hannah’s baked goods. More of that, please. As a Victor Webster fan, I would love to see the show continue peeling back those layers. Delores is over the top and obnoxious, and I mean that as a compliment. She opens the movie with her signature flair, and Barbara Niven clearly has a blast in the role. The character is not for everyone, but she absolutely is for me. I enjoy every bit of the dramatics. It was also good to see her still paired with Sheriff Ron Ealing, played by Mike Dopud. Detective Lonnie, played by Daylin Willis, was back in Eden Lake as well. The rest of the regulars, including The Cookie Jar’s Lisa, played by Juliana Wimbles, and Hannah’s sister Michelle, played by Tess Atkins, felt underused this time around. Hallmark regular Peter Benson directed. Typically I enjoy the Hannah Swensen movies, but this one did not hold me the way they usually do. If you prefer slower-paced mysteries, this one may be right up your alley. For me, it was just okay. Not bad, just not enough to keep me fully invested. I am not giving up on Hannah, and I will be back for the next one. This earns 3 out of 5 popcorn buckets. You can stream *Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery* along with all the other Hannah movies on Hallmark+ now. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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And we mean that as genuine praise, not a dismissal.** We got a chance to ride Soarin’ Across America during the Cast Member preview, and are grateful to our family/Cast member for the invite. ![The New Soarin' Across America Is Beautiful, Patriotic, and Missing One Very Important City](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Soarin-Across-America-Review_-A-Beautiful-Flight-That-Leaves-Us-Wanting-More-From-One-City-in-Parti.jpg)This limited-time overlay, running as part of **[Disney Celebrates America](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/11/disney-world-unveils-low-cost-military-annual-pass-for-2026-the-new-disney-celebrates-america-military-salute-ticket/ "Disney World Unveils Low-Cost ‘Military Annual Pass’ for 2026: The New “Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket”")** 250 and the broader [**Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 season**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/ "Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 at Walt Disney World: The Complete Guide"), replaces Soarin’ Around the World with an all-new flight path across the United States. It fits comfortably alongside its siblings, Soarin’ Over California and Soarin’ Around the World, as a well-crafted, enjoyable version of one of Disney’s most reliable attractions. The scents are the immediate highlight. They hit every note you would want from an American landscape tour, and they do so with precision. The sensory layering that has always made Soarin’ work as an experience, and not just a film, is fully intact here and arguably at its best in this version. The scenery itself covers the landmarks most people picture when they think of America. The Statue of Liberty, the Grand Canyon with an eagle alongside you for the ride, Hollywood, Mt. Rushmore, and a New England coastline all make appearances. The visuals are grounded and atmospheric in a way that pulls back from some of the more aggressive CGI work that made Soarin’ Around the World a talked about experience over the years. Early reactions from other outlets and cast member previews echo this, with many noting the film feels closer in spirit to the original Soarin’ Over California, citing smoother transitions and a more natural aerial photography style. That assessment lines up with what we experienced. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_102703-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_102530-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_102502-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_102445-1600x900.jpg)The cuts between scenes are the one technical note worth flagging. Some transitions are abrupt in a way that briefly pulls you out of the illusion. Other early reviewers flagged this as well, noting that certain scene changes feel slightly disjointed, potentially tied to the sequencing of locations. It does not ruin the experience, but it is noticeable. The finale over EPCOT, with Spaceship Earth lit in red, white, and blue and fireworks in the shape of an Eagle and the Stars and Stripes overhead, is genuinely moving. It is the kind of closing image that will land especially hard for guests who have a personal connection to EPCOT. Our one lingering question walking out was a simple one: how did they make that shot? Was that a real aerial flyover with practical fireworks? Is it digitally composited? Is there AI involved in any of the effects work? We genuinely do not know, and we want to. Disney has not addressed it, and it is the kind of production detail that would make for a fascinating behind-the-scenes story if Imagineering ever wants to tell it. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_1027220-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260516_102725-1600x900.jpg)Our one genuine criticism is geographic, and it is personal. The film spends real time on the Louisiana bayou, a beautiful choice, but completely skips Philadelphia. For a film built around the idea of celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, leaving out the city where the Declaration of Independence was signed, where the Liberty Bell lives, and where Independence Hall still stands is a notable omission. We are Philly people, so take that bias for what it is. But the Cradle of Liberty deserves a flyover on a patriotic attraction more than almost anywhere else in the country. Maybe in the next version. **Our Take:** Soarin’ Across America is exactly what it is supposed to be, a crowd-pleasing, well-executed celebration of this country’s landscapes that fits perfectly into the America 250 summer Disney has built. Patriotic guests will absolutely want to make this a priority, but honestly, so will everyone else. It is Soarin’. It works. The bayou is gorgeous, Philly deserved better, and we still have questions about that finale. Good questions, though. The kind that make you want to ride it again. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Olivia is the daughter of Hattie Quinn, a young woman with big dreams and an unconventional spirit who stands out in a frontier world built around pure pragmatism. Known to many from her time on *Firefly Lane*, Roan brought real warmth and humor to this conversation and clearly loves the character and the community she has stepped into. You can find our full *Hope Valley 1874* cast interview series at [fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/), including our conversations with [Benjamin Ayres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/hallmark-star-benjamin-ayres-talked-to-us-about-hope-valley-1874/), [Brad Abramenko](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/brad-abramenko-hope-valley-1874-interview/), [Chelsea Hobbs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/chelsea-hobbs-hope-valley-1874-interview/), [Jedidiah Goodacre](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/jedidiah-goodacre-hope-valley-1874-interview/), [Grayson Gurnsey](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/25/grayson-gurnsey-hope-valley-1874-interview/), and [Matreya Scarrwener](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/matreya-scarrwener-hope-valley-1874-interview/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/We-Talked-to-Roan-Curtis-About-Playing-Olivia-Quinn-in-Hope-Valley-1874-on-Hallmark-1600x900.jpg)## Olivia Quinn: Hope Valley’s Dreamer Roan described Olivia as the dreamer of the frontier, which is both a gift and a complication in a world where survival requires everyone to stay practical. While the people around her are focused on brass tacks, Olivia is the one asking what if it was also beautiful. She is romantic, a little scattered at times, and stands in deliberate contrast to her mother Hattie, who is the opposite in almost every way. Hattie has it together. Olivia is still figuring that out, and Roan plays the gap between them with real affection. She said that in a time when dreaming big could easily be written off as fanciful or superfluous, Olivia dares to defy that. That quality is not a flaw to be corrected. It is exactly what the growing community is going to need as it becomes something more than just a place where people survive. ## She Has Finally Earned the Apex of a Love Triangle Olivia is at the center of the season’s love triangle alongside Clayton and Constable Alexander Vaughn, and Roan was funny and candid about what that means to her. This is her first time at the apex of a love triangle on a show. In the year before booking this role she appeared in two separate projects where her character was one of the two people competing for someone else’s heart, and in both instances her character did not get picked. She said she has done her time in the loser seat and feels she has genuinely earned being the one who gets to choose this time around. What she appreciates about the way it is written is that neither option is obviously wrong. Clayton and Alexander are both genuinely viable choices for Olivia, and for real and different reasons. She is not stringing anyone along carelessly. She is faced with a real decision, and the show takes that seriously. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/c856fd81-35e6-414d-9097-d5f43c28ec45.jpg)## The Friendship With Sarah Is One of the Season’s Quiet Highlights When Holly mentioned that Olivia’s developing friendship with Sarah is one of her favorite threads in the show, Roan immediately lit up. She and the actress who plays Sarah, Mila, have become genuinely close on set, with green room dance parties during filming breaks that Roan described with obvious delight. She called her something like a little sister, which is a beautiful way to frame it. The friendship also works on a deeper level. Both Olivia and Sarah have lost their fathers and are being raised by strong single mothers. That shared experience gives their bond a foundation that goes beyond the fun of their scenes together. Roan hopes the friendship continues to develop across future seasons and is clearly invested in seeing where it goes as both characters grow up. ## The Hair That Transforms Her Instantly Holly told Roan that Olivia’s hair is one of the things she loves most about the character, and Roan was quick to credit the person responsible: Sandeep, a hair stylist who trained specifically in period techniques at a school in England. Roan is the only cast member who gets fully elaborate period hair, and she said the effect is immediate and complete. You look in the mirror and you are simply no longer yourself. You are Olivia. That kind of transformation from the outside in is something several cast members have talked about across these interviews, and Roan’s experience with it is especially vivid. ## What She Hopes Olivia Leaves Behind When Holly asked about Olivia’s legacy as the community grows toward the Hope Valley we know from *When Calls the Heart*, Roan pointed to something Clayton says in the show that she thought captured it perfectly: Olivia is the eye for beauty in the community. As the town takes shape, someone has to be the one asking not just whether something works but whether it is also worth looking at. Olivia is that person. Roan hopes that as the settlement grows, Olivia has a real hand in how it looks and feels, that her particular way of seeing the world leaves a mark on the place itself. ## Sisters, Not Twins Roan offered one of the best descriptions of the show’s relationship to *When Calls the Heart* that has come up in any of our cast conversations. She called the two shows sisters, not twins. *Hope Valley 1874* carries the same spirit, the same warmth, the same community and romance and love that Hearties have always responded to. But it is also its own thing, its own story told in its own voice. Holly told her that freshness comes through clearly, and Roan said that was exactly the hope going into it. ![Hope Valley 1874 Delivers a Pioneer Prequel Worth Watching](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hope-Valley-1874-Delivers-a-Pioneer-Prequel-Worth-Watching-1600x900.jpg)Hope Valley 1874 Delivers a Pioneer Prequel Worth Watching## Our Take Roan Curtis is perceptive, genuinely funny, and thoughtful about what Olivia is doing in this story in a way that goes well beyond the obvious. The line about earning the apex of the love triangle after two consecutive losses was one of the most honest and entertaining moments in any of these junket conversations, and it landed with the self-awareness of someone who is completely comfortable in her own skin. Olivia Quinn is becoming one of the most compelling younger characters in the *Hope Valley* universe, and a lot of that comes down to how clearly Roan understands who she is. The dreamer of the frontier is exactly the right framing. Every community needs one, and we are glad this one has Olivia. *Hope Valley 1874* is streaming now on **[Hallmark+](https://www.hallmarkplus.com/details/TV_SHOW/collection/WCHO/hope-valley-1874)**, with new episodes dropping every Thursday. ## Roan Curtis Talked to Us About Olivia Quinn and Hope Valley 1874 on Hallmark+ Keep up with all things Hallmark at [fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) and join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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From a Puffer Pig Pasta at Hollywood Studios to a Beskar Ingot chocolate pop at Disney Springs, the culinary rollout for this film is one of the most detailed Star Wars food events the parks have put together. New menu items are available starting May 21 at Disneyland Resort and May 22 at Walt Disney World, timed to the film’s theatrical opening. For the full collectibles picture, including the [BDX Droid Bucket and Jetpack Sipper locations at both parks](https://fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/05/bdx-droid-popcorn-bucket-disney-parks-mandalorian-grogu/), that coverage is already live here at Fantasy Land News. ![The Disney Parks Food Guide for Mandalorian Is Here and It Looks Amazing](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-Header-1600x900.jpg)### Walt Disney World Resort #### Disney’s Hollywood Studios ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-PufferPasta-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-RodianRation-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-OgasObsession-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-NeverroNummies-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo is leading the charge at Walt Disney World with one new menu addition arriving May 22 with mobile order available. The Sweet-and-Spicy Puffer Pig Pasta is new: flat noodles with pork belly, bok choy, sweet-and-spicy soy sauce, and a hard boiled egg. Kat Saka’s Kettle is also getting a new item starting May 22. The Grogu Cookies are a white chocolate-dipped macaron cookie with pineapple cream. Oga’s Cantina has three drinks joining the menu on May 22. Oga’s Obsession is a non-alcoholic option built from Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with cotton candy flavor, blueberry fruit juice-filled pearls, a bursting dried fruit mixture, and gummy candy frogs. The Rodian Ration goes the alcoholic route with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, DeKuyper Pucker Sour Apple Schnapps Liqueur, green apple, and Sprite, finished with fruit juice-filled pearls and gummy candy frogs. The Spotchka features Hendrick’s Gin, honey syrup, Lillet Blanc Aperitif, lemon juice, and Bols Blue Curacao Liqueur, served in a jet chill glass. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-IngotPop-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-Spotchka-1-1350x900.jpg)#### Disney Springs The Ganachery has one new item landing May 22: the Beskar Ingot Pop, which is dragon fruit ganache covered in 65 percent dark chocolate. If you want something to grab on the way in or out of the parks, this one is worth the stop. ### Disneyland Resort #### Disneyland Park ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-ChickenSalad-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-YounglingNoodles-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-CheesyNoodles-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-MeatSandwich-1600x900.jpg)Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo at Disneyland is getting the heaviest menu update of any location, with new items available starting May 21 via mobile order. The Bounty Bun with Spiced Beef and Pork arrives with tomato chutney, golden aioli, and sauteed blue onions. The Adelphi Cheesy Noodles with Fried Chicken Tip-Yip comes with pancetta, toasted herb breadcrumbs, and sweet and spicy chili sauce. Younger guests get the Youngling Cheesy Noodles with Fried Chicken Tip-Yip as a kids meal, served with a small lowfat milk or DASANI Water. The Grogu Cookies return here as well: white chocolate-dipped macaron cookies filled with pineapple cream. Rounding out the Docking Bay 7 Disneyland menu are two returning options worth knowing about. The Surabat Valley Greens Chicken Salad features marinated roasted chicken breast, quinoa-veggie mix, mini peppers, olives, and cilantro dressing. The plant-based version, the Surabat Valley Greens Salad, swaps the chicken but keeps the rest. Also still available: the Fried Chicken Baos with sweet chili sauce, scallion salad, and cucumber coins, plus the Youngling Garden Patty Bun kids meal with IMPOSSIBLE beef, broccolini, and house sauce, which is also plant-based. Kat Saka’s Kettle at Disneyland is offering the Outpost Popcorn Mix starting May 21: a sweet and spicy flavor blend for the bucket you are hopefully already carrying. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-GreensSalad-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-ChickenBaos-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-OutpostMix-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-BlueCookies-1600x900.jpg)### Our Take The Walt Disney World menu is tighter than Disneyland’s this time around, but Oga’s Cantina picking up three new drinks for the film is a smart move. Those Cantina reservations are going to feel very worth it during opening weekend. On the Disneyland side, the Docking Bay 7 lineup is genuinely strong, and the Bounty Bun is the item we would go after first. If you are visiting either park for the film’s opening, build your food stops around mobile order wherever it is available. These items will move fast on May 21 and 22. For everything else dropping alongside the film, including the full [Disney Parks popcorn bucket and novelty lineup](https://fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/), we have you covered. Join the Realm at fantasylandnews.com/the-realm. [![Robot with a rectangular sensor head stands on a paved surface in a rocky sci-fi set backdrop with towers behind it, daytime sky visible.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-DroidBucket-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-DroidBucket.jpg)[![Grogu (Baby Yoda) perched on a silver jetpack prop with brown straps in a dusty industrial setting.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-GroguSipper-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-GroguSipper-1620x1080-1.jpg)[![Stainless steel tumbler with a Mandalorian and Grogu illustration on a red panel against a black background.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-Tumbler-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-Tumbler-2.jpg)[![Stainless steel tumbler with Mandalorian and Grogu artwork and a clear lid on a black background.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-Tumbler-3-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-Tumbler-3.jpg)[![Stainless steel tumbler with a Grogu (Baby Yoda) sticker on a black background and a translucent lid](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-Tumbler-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-Tumbler-1.jpg)## The Disney Parks Food Guide for Mandalorian Is Here and It Looks Amazing > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYXfExjIL-J/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=The%20Disney%20Parks%20Food%20Guide%20for%20Mandalorian%20Is%20Here%20and%20It%20Looks%20Amazing&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=The%20Disney%20Parks%20Food%20Guide%20for%20Mandalorian%20Is%20Here%20and%20It%20Looks%20Amazing "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Fantasy Land News first reported the BDX Droid Bucket on May 5 after a Disneyland menu page surfaced details early. We were right. The bucket is real, it is confirmed, and it is headed to both coasts. ![We Called It: The BDX Droid Bucket Is Real and Coming to Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BDX-Droid-Popcorn-Bucket-Disney-Star-Wars-1600x900.jpg)The BDX Droid Bucket is available starting May 4, with a limit of two per person, per transaction, while supplies last. At Walt Disney World, it is listed as coming soon to Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, Fairfax Fare, Hollywood Hills Amphitheatre Refreshments near Fantasmic!, and a cart near the Main Entrance. At Disneyland Resort, it arrives May 21 at the Galactic Grill Seasonal Novelty Release (available through mobile order May 21 through 23), the Popcorn Cart in Tomorrowland, Kat Saka’s Kettle, and Beverage Carts in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Two additional items round out the confirmed novelty lineup, both subject to the same two-per-person limit. The Mandalorian and Grogu Jetpack Sipper is coming soon to Walt Disney World as a Hollywood Studios Souvenir Release in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on select days, along with Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, Kat Saka’s Kettle, Ice Cold Hydraulics, Hollywood Hills Amphitheatre Refreshments near Fantasmic!, and select popcorn carts throughout the park. At Disneyland Resort, the Jetpack Sipper arrives May 21 at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, Ronto Roasters, Tomorrowland Fruit Cart, and Galactic Grill. The third item, the Mandalorian and Grogu Stainless Steel Tumbler, is confirmed for Disneyland Resort only at this time, available May 21 at Tomorrowland Fruit Cart, Galactic Grill, and the Galactic Grill Seasonal Novelty Release through mobile order May 21 through 23. ![BDX Droid Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-DroidBucket-1600x900.jpg)![Jetpack Sipper Disney parks](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DX-Mandalorian-Grogu-Whats-Cooking-GroguSipper-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)We have been tracking [The Mandalorian and Grogu collectibles across every major theater chain](https://fantasylandnews.com/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-bucket/), and this parks lineup makes the May 22 opening one of the biggest Star Wars merchandise moments in recent memory. **Our Take:** Three confirmed items across both coasts is exactly the rollout a theatrical event this size deserves. The Walt Disney World footprint is wide across Hollywood Studios, which means real options even if one location sells out quickly. If you are heading to Disneyland the opening weekend, the mobile order window for the Galactic Grill Seasonal Novelty Release on May 21 through 23 is the move to know about. For the full picture on every Mandalorian collectible dropping for this film, our [complete Mandalorian and Grogu collectibles guide](https://fantasylandnews.com/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-bucket/) has everything in one place. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The bucket is shaped like the crescent-moon outhouse from Shrek’s swamp, comes with a detachable Shrek figure, and holds 120 oz of popcorn. Now AMC has opened online ordering at amctheatresshop.com for fans who want one shipped directly. Track every collectible across every chain in the Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub. Check out the newest releases like the [Tom Cruise Top Gun 40th Anniversary Helmets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/top-gun-popcorn-buckets-helmet-40th-anniversary/). You Can Order Masters of the Universe **[Battle Cat and Skeletor Throne Popcorn Buckets Online](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/14/masters-of-the-universe-online-order-marcus-springs-swan-drive-in/)** Right Now. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Better-Out-Than-In_-AMCs-Shrek-Outhouse-Popcorn-Collectible-Drops-May-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Better-Out-Than-In_-AMCs-Shrek-Outhouse-Popcorn-Collectible-Drops-May-1.jpg)A few things worth knowing before you order. The Shrek outhouse bucket is listed as final sale and non-refundable, and it is excluded from all promotional discounts — the $42.95 price is what you pay. Customers are limited to a maximum of three units per order. It is made of plastic and is hand-wash only. Items purchased through the AMC Theatres Shop are not eligible for AMC Stubs points. The online price of $42.95 lands slightly below the $44.99 in-theater price that was widely reported at launch, which is a pleasant surprise for anyone ordering now. [**AMC Shop Shrek 25th Anniversary Bucket!**](https://amctheatresshop.com/collections/shrek/products/shrek-25th-anniversary-120-oz-outhouse-popcorn-bucket) **Our Take:** The Shrek outhouse went viral the moment it was announced, and for good reason — it is genuinely one of the best-designed collectibles AMC has released in years. The detachable Shrek figure is the detail that puts it over the top. Online availability at a slightly lower price than in-theater is exactly the kind of second-chance window that collectors wait for. If you have been on the fence, this is the moment. The three-unit limit means there is some runway here, but limited-edition AMC items that go online rarely last long. Want the first word when new collectibles like this go live? 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The tour runs from July through August, wrapping with the first-ever international date in London. Note: Las Vegas tickets go on sale May 22 at 9 am PT. *Updated May 15, 2026:* Guest lineups for six of the eight tour stops have now been officially revealed. Las Vegas and London lineups are still to come, with Las Vegas tickets dropping May 22. We’ve broken down every stop below. Ticket Link is now live! Click your city! The complete 2026 schedule is: **[New York, NY (July 10–12)](https://tickets.nyu.edu/overview/bfdiii26?queueittoken=e_safetynet~q_bd5ec953-0c66-47ce-9aa7-762635988057~ts_1778860954~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_cbaa25da84aeb7908c1bf06ee270ed8c17b1151977fa76c10fe714f2028b3e0a)**; **[Atlanta, GA (July 18–19)](https://www.sandyspringspac.com/events/detail/bfdi-inanimate-insanity-2026-tour)**; [**Houston, TX (July 24–25)**](https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1058977/bfdi-inanimate-insanity-2026-tour-houston-dunham-theater-at-houston-christian-university); **[Los Angeles, CA (August 1–2)](https://www.thealex.com/bfdi)**; **[Chicago, IL (August 8–9)](https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/bfdi-inanimate-insanity-2026-tour)**; Las Vegas, NV (August 15); **[Seattle, WA (August 22–23)](https://www.siff.net/cinema/in-theaters/bfdi-and-inanimate-insanity-2026-tour)**; and **[London, UK (August 30)](https://www.axs.com/uk/series/32932/bfdi-inanimate-insanity-2026-tour-at-indigo-at-the-o2-tickets?skin=indigo)**. Atlanta, Las Vegas, and London are all brand-new additions this year. [![BFDI x II Tour 2026: All 8 Cities Including New Atlanta, Las Vegas, and London Stops](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-BFDI-Inanimate-Insanity-Tour-is-officially-coming-back-in-2026-and-this-time-its-hitting-eig-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-BFDI-Inanimate-Insanity-Tour-is-officially-coming-back-in-2026-and-this-time-its-hitting-eig.jpg)BFDI x II Tour 2026 Guest Lineups: Every City #### New York City, NY — July 10–12 @ NYU Skirball New York opens the tour with one of the biggest rosters on the run. Micheal Huang (Creator of BFDI, Voice of Firey, Leafy, and Pencil), Adam Katz (Creator of Inanimate Insanity, Voice of Nickel, Test Tube, and Sidewalky), and Cary Huang (Creator of BFDI, Voice of Tennis Ball, Pin, and Grassy) are all confirmed. Joining them are Sam Thornbury (Writer and Director of TPOT and BFB/E, Voice of Nine, Eight, and Suitcase), Brian Koch (Writer and Director of Inanimate Insanity, Voice of Fan, Starfruit, and MePhone4S), Rheagan Rizio (Voice of Taco from Inanimate Insanity), and Aisha Rae (Voice of Box from Inanimate Insanity). #### Atlanta, GA — July 18–19 @ Sandy Springs PAC Atlanta is one of the three new-to-the-tour cities, and it brings a strong Inanimate Insanity presence. Micheal Huang and Adam Katz headline alongside Florence Chapell (Co-Director of BFB/E, Writer on TPOT, Voice of Six from BFDI), Dee Cashin (Voice of Marshmallow, Candle, Cheesy, and Clover from Inanimate Insanity), Benjamin Cross (Writer for Inanimate Insanity, Voice of Purple Face, Balloon, and Pi), and Sutton Hull (Co-Writer on TPOT). #### Houston, TX — July 24–25 @ Dunham Theater Houston gets a lineup built around some deeper-cut fan favorites. Michael Huang, Adam Katz, and Florence Chapell are joined by Joshua Waters (Voice of Poppy, Goo, and Steve Cobs from Inanimate Insanity), Joseph Pak (Writer and Director of BFDIA, Voice of Fifteen from BFDI), and Michael Bruzzone (Voice of Lightbulb from Inanimate Insanity). #### Los Angeles, CA — August 1–2 @ The Alex Theater Los Angeles brings back the full BFDI creator trio. Michael Huang, Adam Katz, and Cary Huang are all confirmed alongside Sam Thornbury, Brian Koch, Em Mintz-Kreyns (Voice of Three from BFDI and Microphone from Inanimate Insanity), and Benjamin Cross. #### Chicago, IL — August 8–9 @ Harris Theater Chicago features the largest single-stop roster revealed so far: seven guests. Michael Huang, Adam Katz, Sam Thornbury, Brian Koch, Florence Chapell, and Dee Cashin are all confirmed, plus Barry Strum making his tour debut as the Voice of Blueberry from Inanimate Insanity. #### Seattle, WA — August 22–23 @ SIFF Downtown Seattle closes out the domestic run with Michael Huang, Adam Katz, and Cary Huang leading the lineup, joined by Sam Thornbury, Florence Chapell, and Dee Cashin. #### Las Vegas, NV — August 15 \| London, UK — August 30 Guest lineups for Las Vegas and London have not yet been announced. Las Vegas tickets go on sale May 22 at 9 am PT. We’ll update this page as soon as both rosters drop. We attended the 2025 tour stop in Lauderhill, Florida, and the experience is exactly what the object show community has been building toward for years: new episode screenings, creator meet-ups, exclusive merchandise, and a room full of people who genuinely love these shows. If you’ve been on the fence, this is the year to go. **Our Take:** London is the move that changes everything here. Adam Katz had been teasing that 2026 would feel different, and an international date is a clear signal that the BFDI x II Tour is growing beyond its YouTube-fandom roots. If you’re in the UK or Europe, this is likely a rare chance. Set your alarms for Friday. For us adults, it gave us a bonding moment with our kids. Oh, and We can’t wait for the singalong to Taco’s Tirade or the Cake at Steak song! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Some interesting named dishes are coming. ![Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets PhotoPass Attraction Photos Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Disney-PhotoPass-Concert-Poster-Photos-Coming-to-Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-Starring-The-Muppets-1600x900.jpg)Disney confirmed that after guests ride, they will find their attraction photo reimagined as a full concert experience with The Electric Mayhem. Three different frame styles are on the way, each pulling from a different corner of the Muppets universe. One places riders inside a purple rock concert poster reading “G-Force Records Presents The Electric Mayhem — Live in Concert, One Night Only.” Another goes full festival energy with a “Calling All Mayheads” design featuring Animal and Floyd. The third is a neon green and pink Guest Pass framed by Kermit and Miss Piggy, complete with Kermit’s handwriting along the edge. All three are designed to feel like genuine rock memorabilia with your face in the middle of it. Disney describes the photos as putting you “center stage with The Electric Mayhem,” which is exactly what they deliver based on the preview images. **Our Take:** The Guest Pass frame with Kermit and Miss Piggy is the one. The hand-scrawled lettering and neon colors make it feel like something you would actually want to frame, not just screenshot and forget. This whole ride is shaping up to be one of the best things Disney has done at [Disney’s Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/) in years, and the PhotoPass integration is exactly the kind of detail that makes it feel complete. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The menu covers savory snacks, sweet bites, and a handful of drinks that lean hard into the Muppets characters. ![FØØD by Swedish Chef Full Menu Revealed for May 26 at Disney's Hollywood Studios ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FOOD-by-Swedish-Chef-Full-Menu-Revealed-for-May-26-at-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-1600x900.jpg)On the food side, the Wocka Wocking Nachos lead things off with corn chips, queso blanco, tomatoes, and guacamole. The Churro Drumstick takes the classic park treat in a new direction, with a twisted churro tossed in mixed berry sugar, topped with raspberry sauce, assorted sprinkles, and a side of chocolate sauce. Mini Corn Dogs served with chips, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Assorted Chips round out the savory and snack options, alongside a Vanilla, Chocolate, or Swirl Waffle Cone. For drinks, the Mayhem Soft-Serve Float pairs Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry with vanilla soft-serve and pink cotton candy. The Pink Le-moi-nade combines Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with guava and a touch of pink shimmer. The Pond Water Limeade goes the Kermit route with Minute Maid Premium Limeade, green apple, and fruit juice-filled pearls. Frozen Floats with Coca-Cola or Barq’s Root Beer, Fountain Sodas, and a Frozen Blue Raspberry rounding things out, with the Blue Raspberry also available spiked with Bacardi Superior Rum or Tito’s Handmade Vodka. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mini-Corn-Dogs-at-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Pond-Water-at-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Pink-Le-Moi-Nade-at-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Electric-Slushy-at-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Churro-Drum-Stick-at-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Wocka-Wocking-Nachos-at-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)**Our Take:** The Churro Drumstick is the one to get. Twisted churro, mixed berry sugar, raspberry sauce, chocolate dipping sauce, and sprinkles? That is a lot going on and I am completely here for it. The Pond Water Limeade is also going to be a hit just based on name alone. This whole courtyard situation on May 26 is shaping up to be worth its own trip to [Disney’s Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/). ## FØØD by Swedish Chef Full Menu Revealed for May 26 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios FØØD by Swedish Chef opens May 26, 2026, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios alongside Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. 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A newly reissued CD edition drops alongside it, and the score is already [streaming now across all major digital platforms](https://i.varesesarabande.com/shrek25) for anyone who needs to start revisiting it immediately. ![Shrek 25th Anniversary Score Gets Collector's Edition Picture Disc Vinyl August 28The Collector's Edition Picture Disc The picture disc is a wide release and features newly designed character artwork across both sides, with the film's main cast of protagonists on Side A and Shrek and Fiona on Side B. Barnes & Noble is getting an exclusive variant with alternate film imagery, which is worth noting for collectors who want something a little different on the shelf. The track spread across both sides runs the full arc of the film, from "Fairytale" through "Transformation / The End," and the CD edition collects all 27 tracks in one place. The timing is no accident. Universal Pictures is bringing Shrek back to theaters for a special 25th anniversary screening run beginning May 15, and the combination of the theatrical return and this vinyl announcement is a full-on Shrek moment right now. If you've already grabbed the Shrek 25th Anniversary Outhouse Popcorn Collectible at AMC, this record is the obvious next piece for the collection. Check Fandango or your local cinema listings for screening details near you. The score itself has earned this treatment. Gregson-Williams and Powell had to walk a precise line between emotional sincerity and irreverence throughout the film, and the result is music that holds up across 25 years in a way that few animated scores do. Co-director Vicky Jenson described their themes as heartbreakingly beautiful, and co-director Andrew Adamson credited the composers with matching the film's eccentric spirit note for note. That's the kind of legacy that earns a picture disc. Where to Stream the Shrek Score The reissued Shrek score is available now on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. If you want to get acquainted with the full score before the vinyl arrives in August, now is the time to queue it up. Full Track List Side A / CD Tracks 1–14 Fairytale Ogre Hunters / Fairytale Deathcamp Donkey Meets Shrek Eating Alone Uninvited Guests March of Farquaad The Perfect King Welcome to Duloc Tournament Speech What Kind of Quest Dragon! / Fiona Awakens One of a Kind Knight Saving Donkey's Ass Escape from the Dragon Side B / CD Tracks 15–27 Helmet Hair Delivery Boy Shrek / Making Camp Friends Journey to Duloc Starry Night Singing Princess Better Out Than In / Sunflower / I'll Tell Him Merry Men Fiona Kicks Ass Fiona's Secret Why Wait to Be Wed / You Thought Wrong Ride the Dragon I Object Transformation / The End Our Take The Shrek score is genuinely one of the great animated film scores, and it deserves to be on your shelf. If you're already tracking the 25th anniversary collectible wave — and if you've been following our movie theater popcorn buckets coverage this spring, you know how serious that wave has been — the picture disc is the piece that takes the whole celebration from fun to complete. August 28 is the date to know. Pre-order now before this one disappears into the swamp.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Shrek-25th-Anniversary-Score-Gets-Collectors-Edition-Picture-Disc-Vinyl-August-28-1600x900.jpg)### The Collector’s Edition Picture Disc The picture disc is a wide release and features newly designed character artwork across both sides, with the film’s main cast of protagonists on Side A and Shrek and Fiona on Side B. Barnes & Noble is getting an exclusive variant with alternate film imagery, which is worth noting for collectors who want something a little different on the shelf. The track spread across both sides runs the full arc of the film, from “Fairytale” through “Transformation / The End,” and the CD edition collects all 27 tracks in one place. The timing is no accident. Universal Pictures is bringing Shrek back to theaters for a special 25th anniversary screening run beginning May 15, and the combination of the theatrical return and this vinyl announcement is a full-on Shrek moment right now. If you’ve already grabbed the [Shrek 25th Anniversary Outhouse Popcorn Collectible at AMC](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/shrek-outhouse-popcorn-collectible-amc/), this record is the obvious next piece for the collection. Check Fandango or your local cinema listings for screening details near you. The score itself has earned this treatment. Gregson-Williams and Powell had to walk a precise line between emotional sincerity and irreverence throughout the film, and the result is music that holds up across 25 years in a way that few animated scores do. Co-director Vicky Jenson described their themes as heartbreakingly beautiful, and co-director Andrew Adamson credited the composers with matching the film’s eccentric spirit note for note. That’s the kind of legacy that earns a picture disc. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Shrek_PictureDisk_Mockup-2-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Shrek_PictureDisk_BackCover-scaled-1-920x900.jpg)### Where to Stream the Shrek Score The reissued Shrek score is available now on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. If you want to get acquainted with the full score before the vinyl arrives in August, now is the time to queue it up. ### Full Track List **Side A / CD Tracks 1–14** 1. Fairytale 2. Ogre Hunters / Fairytale Deathcamp 3. Donkey Meets Shrek 4. Eating Alone 5. Uninvited Guests 6. March of Farquaad 7. The Perfect King 8. Welcome to Duloc 9. Tournament Speech 10. What Kind of Quest 11. Dragon! / Fiona Awakens 12. One of a Kind Knight 13. Saving Donkey’s Ass 14. Escape from the Dragon **Side B / CD Tracks 15–27** 15. Helmet Hair 16. Delivery Boy Shrek / Making Camp 17. Friends Journey to Duloc 18. Starry Night 19. Singing Princess 20. Better Out Than In / Sunflower / I’ll Tell Him 21. Merry Men 22. Fiona Kicks Ass 23. Fiona’s Secret 24. Why Wait to Be Wed / You Thought Wrong 25. Ride the Dragon 26. I Object 27. Transformation / The End ### Our Take The Shrek score is genuinely one of the great animated film scores, and it deserves to be on your shelf. If you’re already tracking the 25th anniversary collectible wave — and if you’ve been following our [movie theater popcorn buckets coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) this spring, you know how serious that wave has been — the picture disc is the piece that takes the whole celebration from fun to complete. August 28 is the date to know. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Whether you’re a gin lover, a frozen drink devotee, or just looking for something pretty to photograph, there’s something on this lineup for you. If you’re still planning your Disney Springs day, our [Disney Springs Morning Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/20/disney-springs-morning-guide-what-to-do-eat-and-shop-before-the-crowds-arrive/) has everything you need to make the most of your visit. **Maria & Enzo’s** is kicking off the season with the **Garden Party Cocktail**, a floral and citrus-forward creation built from Malfy Gin, Italicus, peaflower syrup, fresh lemon juice, Fee Foam, and microflowers on top. It’s the kind of drink that looks as good as it tastes, with that signature purple hue from the pea flower making it an instant visual standout. If you’re planning a Disney Springs visit this summer, add this one to the itinerary. ![New Summer Cocktails Debut at Disney Springs Restaurants for 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AV2_0491-1350x900.jpg)Downstairs at [**Enzo’s Hideaway**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/02/tickets-menu-bootleggers-dinner-returns-to-enzos-hideaway-disney-springs/), two new cocktails are making a case for the underground tunnel bar as one of the best spots in all of Disney Springs for a summer drink. The **Berry Basil Bliss** combines Bombay Sapphire with muddled strawberry and basil, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a whole strawberry garnish. **The Violet Hour** goes a different direction, pairing Fords Gin with lavender honey syrup and fresh lemon for something a little more delicate and aromatic. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Berry-Basil-Bliss-604x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Violet-Hour-1-603x900.png)The rest of Disney Springs is keeping pace. [**The Edison**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/11/the-edisons-popular-shaken-stirred-cocktail-series-returns-for-2026/) has introduced the **Strawberry Fields Forever**, a vodka and St-Germain cocktail with honey, lime, strawberries, and mint that sounds like a perfect golden-hour order. **Morimoto Asia** is pouring a **Sake Sangria** made with sake, light white wine, plum wine, Asian pears, apple, and tangerine juice, available by the glass or a full carafe for the table. And **Pizza Ponte** rounds out the lineup with a **Frozen Peach Bellini**, a grab-and-go option that’s as easy to enjoy as a stroll around the lake. All of this pairs nicely with [everything else coming to Disney Springs this summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/08/disney-springs-summer-2026-new-experiences/), including Level99 and a new Gideon’s Bakehouse concept on the way. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Patina_PizzaPonte_PeachBellini_wBottle-2-600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Patina_PizzaPonte_PeachBellini_wPizza-1-599x900.jpg)Stacked from 7 images. Method=B (R=8,S=4)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sake-Sangria-2.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sake-Sangria.jpeg)**Our Take:** The Garden Party Cocktail at Maria & Enzo’s is the one I’d go back for. Malfy Gin and Italicus together is already a great combination on paper, and the peaflower color makes it one of those drinks people are going to be ordering just as much for the photo as for the sip. That said, Enzo’s Hideaway always delivers when it comes to cocktail creativity, and the Violet Hour sounds like exactly the kind of low-key, aromatic drink you want when Florida heat is doing its thing. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The film takes guests from the rugged New England coastline and the welcome of New York Harbor all the way to the vast expanse of Grand Canyon West, with stops that include the autumn colors of the heartland, the beauty of the bayous, the great plains of the west, the northern wilderness, sunlit island shores, Mount Rushmore, and Hawaii. Soarin’ Across America is one of the centerpiece attractions of [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/), Disney’s massive summer celebration kicking off May 26 at Walt Disney World. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/New-England-Soarin-Across-America-1600x900.jpg)Disney released several first-look images from the film today, including a stunning shot of a New England lighthouse perched on rocky shores at golden hour, an aerial view of Mount Rushmore bathed in morning light, and sailboats drifting past Diamond Head in Hawaii under a pink-purple sky. There is also a gorgeous illustrated attraction poster that pulls all the locations together into one sweeping image. We will just say this about that New England lighthouse shot: there is a seagull visible in the frame, and if you know anything about how Soarin’ works, that bird is about to become the most terrifying jump scare in EPCOT history. Godspeed to everyone in the front row. Tom Fitzgerald, creative director and chief storytelling executive at Walt Disney Imagineering, described the film as a portrait of what makes America special, calling it “a tapestry of urban wonders, natural beauty, and iconic locations that celebrate the spirit of the nation and the 250th anniversary of the United States.” The classic sensory elements Soarin’ fans love are all intact. A new musical arrangement by composer Bruce Broughton builds on the beloved original Jerry Goldsmith themes, and the ride’s signature wind effects, scents, and flight programming all return to bring each location to life. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mount-Rushmore-Soarin-Across-America-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hawaii-Soarin-Across-America-1600x900.jpg)There is also something new waiting in the [EPCOT](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/epcot-festivals/) queue. The Soarin’ Challenge Across America, developed in partnership with National Geographic, invites guests to match states to fun superlatives using facts pulled from the National Geographic archives and titles including 50 States, 5,000 Ideas. It turns what has always been a passive wait into something worth arriving early for. The new film is part of Disney’s company-wide America 250th anniversary initiative, which is also bringing the [Sam Eagle Popcorn Bucket to Disneyland Resort](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/sam-eagle-popcorn-bucket-disneyland-disney-celebrates-america/) starting May 21 and a full slate of patriotic programming across the parks. Soarin’ Across America opens May 26 at EPCOT and July 2 at Disneyland Resort. **Our Take:** The location list is doing a lot of work here. This is not a generic greatest hits reel — bayous, the northern wilderness, and the heartland in autumn suggest Disney actually wanted to show the America most people live in, not just the postcard version. Pair that with a new Broughton score built on the Goldsmith foundation and the National Geographic queue activity, and this feels like a genuine upgrade worth planning around. Also, that lighthouse seagull has main character energy and we are rooting for it. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Besides seeing how the new Walt Disney Studios area is, we also found **[Stitch, Rapunzel, and Mulan](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/14/hollywood-studios-character-meets-begin-ahead-of-off-the-page-opening/ "Hollywood Studios Character Meets Begin Ahead of Off the Page! Opening")** have started meeting and greeting guests around the Park. Check out our IG below for a few thoughts. [![New Movie Posters and Mickey Ave Sign Installed at Hollywood Studios Walt Disney Studios Area](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/New-Movie-Posters-and-Mickey-Ave-Sign-Installed-at-Hollywood-Studios-Walt-Disney-Studios-Area-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/New-Movie-Posters-and-Mickey-Ave-Sign-Installed-at-Hollywood-Studios-Walt-Disney-Studios-Area.jpg)The building now designated Stage 1 is dressed with posters paying tribute to Walt Disney Animation, including the theatrical poster for Zootopia 2 and a classic Dumbo graphic. Just around the corner, above the Studio Theater home to The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure, posters for Lady and the Tramp and Tangled now hang on the exterior walls. The effect is exactly what you would hope for: a backlot that feels like it belongs to Disney’s storied animation legacy, not just a backstage pass through a generic studio lot. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260512_090930-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260512_090930-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260514_090421-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260514_090421-scaled.jpg)The street sign at the corner of Mickey Avenue and Dopey Drive is now in place, and it is a direct callback to the original signage at the Disney Studio lot in California. The post features character medallion roundels, Dopey on top, Mickey below with additional labels pointing toward Animation, In Between, Multiplane, and Special FX. It is a detail-rich piece of theming that rewards guests who slow down and look. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260512_090806-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260512_090806-scaled.jpg)Imagineering has also been spotted testing the lighting on the new Sorcerer’s Hat, the iconic blue cone with moon and stars that anchors the area’s visual identity. Seeing it lit is a meaningful milestone — it signals the space is closer to its full debut than the construction walls might suggest. ### What’s Opening and When [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-at-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-1871x1080-1-1559x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-at-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-1871x1080-1.jpg)The Walt Disney Studios outdoor courtyard opens to guests on May 26, giving families their first real look at the new area as a walkable space. That same day, **[Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/hollywood-studios-is-getting-a-new-mickey-mouse-stage-show-for-cool-kids-summer/ "Hollywood Studios Is Getting a New Mickey Mouse Stage Show for Cool Kids’ Summer")** makes its debut inside the park. The new show, inspired by the global Disney Jr. hit Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+, is a high-energy production where Mickey and Minnie need help rounding up Goofy, Daisy, and Pluto before the party can start. It features original songs, interactive moments, and plenty of room for kids to clap, cheer, and dance along. Also on the horizon for late summer is The Magic of Disney Animation, the newly reimagined indoor experience that will bring the animation celebration fully to life. Inside, guests will find **[“Off the Page!”](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/rapunzel-and-stitch-among-new-characters-coming-to-off-the-page-at-hollywood-studios/ "Rapunzel and Stitch Among New Characters Coming to “Off the Page!” at Hollywood Studios")** character meets, a “Drawn to Wonderland” playground, and “Olaf Draws,” a drawing class led by legendary Disney Animation artists with Olaf as the enthusiastic co-instructor. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260514_095020-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260514_095020-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260514_095015-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260514_095015-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260514_095008-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260514_095008-scaled.jpg)### Our Take What is happening in this corner of Hollywood Studios is genuinely exciting to watch develop. The movie poster installations are not filler — they are carefully chosen titles that span Disney Animation’s history, and the backlot aesthetic gives the area a sense of place that feels earned. The Dopey Drive sign in particular is the kind of throwback detail that longtime fans will love and newcomers will photograph without even fully knowing why. May 26 cannot come soon enough. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Fantasy Land News **Tags:** Disney World, New Movie Posters and Mickey Ave Sign Installed at Hollywood Studios Walt Disney Studios Area, Off the Page Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney Studios Hollywood Studios --- ### [Hollywood Studios Character Meets Begin Ahead of Off the Page! Opening](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/14/hollywood-studios-character-meets-begin-ahead-of-off-the-page-opening/) **Published:** May 14, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Ahead of the official opening of Explore “Off the Page!” and Spot Favorite Friends at Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World has already started character meets for Rapunzel, Mulan, and Stitch — and the details are worth knowing before you go.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mulan-Rapunzel-Meet-Greet-Hollywood-Studios-1600x900.jpg)Mulan and Rapunzel are both available near the new Monstropolis entrance, rotating every 30 minutes starting at 10 AM, so which princess you encounter depends on when you walk up. Stitch has his own spot in front of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, ready to cause the usual amount of adorable chaos. Once Explore [“Off the Page!”](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/rapunzel-and-stitch-among-new-characters-coming-to-off-the-page-at-hollywood-studios/ "Rapunzel and Stitch Among New Characters Coming to “Off the Page!” at Hollywood Studios") opens, the experience expands significantly. The new area celebrates the artistry of Walt Disney Animation Studios, with each room themed around a different stage of the animation process. You can meet Mulan in the Story department, posed in front of an oversized storyboard panel, or find Rapunzel in the Layout department in a setting inspired by the classic multiplane camera, complete with layered backgrounds and painted cells. Additional characters filling out the roster include Chip n’ Dale in Hand-Drawn Animation, Donald and Daisy in CG Animation, Goofy in Lighting, and Stitch in Effects. Every space is designed with photo opportunities in mind, and the animation framing gives each meet a distinct look that stands apart from a standard character greeting. **Our Take:** The rotating schedule for Mulan and Rapunzel is a smart setup but worth planning around if you have a preference. The 30-minute windows move fast, so checking the schedule when you arrive and positioning yourself early is the play. Off the Page! concept itself is genuinely exciting — character meets with actual theming and context feel like a meaningful upgrade over a standard greeting line, and the animation celebration angle is exactly the kind of thing Disney does well when it leans into its own history. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Rapunzel-at-Off-the-Page-at-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-2026-1-1600x900.png)## Hollywood Studios Character Meets Begin Ahead of Off the Page! 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Opening --- ### [Disney Celebrates America Just Dropped the Most Patriotic Bucket We've Ever Seen](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/sam-eagle-popcorn-bucket-disneyland-disney-celebrates-america/) **Published:** May 13, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney is marking America’s 250th anniversary in delicious fashion at the Disneyland Resort, and the star of the lineup arriving May 21, 2026, is a Sam Eagle Popcorn Bucket that Muppets fans are going to want to grab fast.** For every [Disney Parks Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/), you can follow along at Fantasy Land News ![Disney Celebrates America Just Dropped the Most Patriotic Bucket We've Ever Seen](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Disney-Celebrates-America-Just-Dropped-the-Most-Patriotic-Bucket-Weve-Ever-Seen-1600x900.jpg)The bucket is part of [Disney Celebrates America](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/20/disney-celebrates-america-initiative-starts-veterans-day-2025-for-nations-semiquincentennial/), Disney’s sweeping once-in-a-lifetime initiative honoring the nation’s semiquincentennial. The celebration runs from Veterans Day 2025 through Independence Day weekend 2026, shining a spotlight on the people, places, and moments that make the nation special. The food and collectibles arriving at Disneyland this summer are the park’s contribution to that moment — and Sam Eagle is front and center. The Sam Eagle Bucket captures the beloved Muppet character in full Uncle Sam mode: stern expression, star-spangled top hat, and a podium base that feels purpose-built for a character who has always taken patriotism extremely seriously. It comes with a Disney Parks lanyard and will be available at most popcorn carts throughout Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park while supplies last, with limits applying. *“A Salute to Popcorn Buckets!”* We think it will be priced around $19.79 For those who remember the Walt Disney World side of things, the design carries the same energy as the Sam Eagle Sipper that debuted at EPCOT’s Regal Eagle Smokehouse back in 2023. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/698347319_1393688189472569_8105182955623670819_n-900x900.jpg)Sam Eagle isn’t the only reason to make a Disneyland food run this summer. The Disney Celebrates America lineup also includes a Patriotic Mickey Caramel Apple — a Mickey-shaped apple dipped in red with a blue candy coating and white sprinkle stars — available at candy locations throughout the resort. Smokejumpers Grill is debuting the Red, White and Blue Punch, a layered red and blue drink finished with whipped cream. And Willie’s Churros will be serving an Apple Pie Churro loaded with apple filling, cream, and a caramel drizzle. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/698381561_1393688182805903_1002632175638908212_n-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/698558192_1393688179472570_7695912362206010308_n-900x900.jpg)**Our Take:** A Sam Eagle popcorn bucket for America’s 250th anniversary is honestly perfect casting. He’s the Muppets’ self-appointed guardian of American dignity, and putting him at the top of a popcorn bucket for a once-in-250-years celebration feels exactly right. The podium base is a genuinely great detail — it’s the kind of thing you keep on a shelf long after the popcorn is gone. Grab it before it’s gone. Disney Celebrates America food and collectibles arrive at Disneyland Resort on May 21, 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disneyland, Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Disney Celebrates America Just Dropped the Most Patriotic Bucket We've Ever Seen, Sam Eagle Bucket, Sam The Eagle Popcorn Bucket --- ### [Bluey's Wild World at Animal Kingdom: The Complete Guide for Cool Kids' Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/blueys-wild-world-animal-kingdom-guide/) **Published:** May 13, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 26, 2026, and it is one of the most ambitious character experience additions the park has seen in years.** Beyond the fun and games with Bluey and Bingo themselves, this rollout includes real Australian animals at a brand-new habitat, themed food and drinks, exclusive merchandise, and Bluey Magic Shots from Disney PhotoPass. This is your complete guide to everything happening with Bluey at Animal Kingdom this summer. For a full look at Cool Kids’ Summer across all of Walt Disney World, check out the [Cool Kids’ Summer hub at Fantasy Land News](/cool-kids-summer/). ![Bluey's Wild World at Animal Kingdom: The Complete Guide for Cool Kids' Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Blueys-Wild-World-at-Animal-Kingdom_-The-Complete-Guide-for-Cool-Kids-Summer-2026-1600x900.jpg)### Virtual Queue: How to Get Into Bluey’s Wild World Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station will launch on **[May 26 using a virtual queue only](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/blueys-wild-world-virtual-queue-how-to-get-in-starting-may-26/ "Bluey’s Wild World Virtual Queue: How to Get In Starting May 26")** — no standby line will be available during the initial opening period, with Disney saying a standby option will come at a later date. The virtual queue covers the full Conservation Station experience: Bluey’s Wild World, the Wildlife Express Train, Jumping Junction, and the Animal Care experiences. Guests request a spot through the My Disney Experience app at one of two daily windows. The 7 a.m. window requires valid admission and, if applicable, a theme park reservation to Animal Kingdom. You do not need to be inside the park to join at 7 a.m. The 10 a.m. window requires valid admission, and you must already be inside Animal Kingdom when you join. One logistical detail worth planning around: getting to Conservation Station requires a ride on the Wildlife Express Train. The station is located near Harambe Market in Africa — factor travel time into your return window plan. ### Bluey and Bingo Fun and Games at Conservation Station ![Bluey's Wild World Opens May 26 at Disney's Animal Kingdom and It's More Than a Meet-and-Greet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Its-Official-Bluey-and-Bingo-are-Coming-to-Walt-Disney-Worlds-Animal-Kingdom-Summer-2026-1600x900.jpg)Bluey’s Wild World Opens May 26 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and It’s More Than a Meet-and-GreetThe experience inside Conservation Station is built around the Heeler family’s iconic games. Guests can expect familiar Bluey tunes, interactive moments, and activities including Keepy Uppy and Magic Asparagus. The whole thing wraps up with a bubble shower finale with the Heeler sisters — which, honestly, sounds like the kind of ending that will have kids asking to go again immediately. ### Animal Care at Conservation Station Conservation Station’s returning Animal Care experiences are also part of the virtual queue, giving guests a look at the real science happening behind the scenes at Animal Kingdom. The Veterinary Treatment Room offers a window into animal medical care, including the chance to see a procedure in progress. The Animal Nutrition Window shows how the park’s nutrition team prepares meals for resident animals. The Amphibian, Reptile and Invertebrate Windows introduce frogs, lizards, and some of the park’s smallest species. The Science Center showcases active research from Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment team. ### Jumping Junction: Real Kangaroos and Wallabies Bluey’s Australian roots get a real-life connection at Jumping Junction, a new shared habitat where guests can see kangaroos and wallabies. A few things worth knowing: wallabies are roughly half the size of kangaroos, both species are marsupials whose babies (joeys) develop in mom’s pouch after birth, and a group of either species is called a mob — which is genuinely one of the better animal facts out there. ### Bluey Merchandise at Animal Kingdom ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-WDW-Bluey-Animal-Kingdom-5-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-WDW-Bluey-Animal-Kingdom-6-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-WDW-Bluey-Animal-Kingdom-4-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-WDW-Bluey-Animal-Kingdom-2-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-WDW-Bluey-Animal-Kingdom-1-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-WDW-Bluey-Animal-Kingdom-3-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)Bluey merchandise will be available at two locations: Island Mercantile on Discovery Island and at Conservation Station. The current lineup includes a youth rain jacket featuring Bluey and Bingo, a grey youth pullover with the sisters mid-block-building, a bright blue Walt Disney World logo tee featuring Bluey, and adult options including a sweatshirt and t-shirt for anyone who appreciates a little Heeler-style happiness in their wardrobe. Later this summer, a Bluey and Bingo Create Your Own plush and Bluey and Bingo plush headbands will also arrive. Both are the kind of additions that tend to move fast — worth keeping an eye on if you’re planning a later-summer visit. ### Bluey-Inspired Food and Drinks ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/689027023_1393081046199950_4367311350733969336_n-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/700134443_1393319932842728_8364292877375484452_n-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/688985410_1393081032866618_5212118237699705406_n-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/689010570_1393081009533287_4372452006696470245_n-1321x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/689015823_1393080992866622_765473724138546782_n-1350x900.jpg)The food program for Bluey at Animal Kingdom is genuinely creative, and Pizzafari on Discovery Island is the main destination. The Fairy Bread Cake takes an Australian classic and turns it into a vanilla birthday cake dipped in white chocolate with rainbow sprinkles and a raspberry dipping sauce. The Wackadoo Fruit Freeze is a frozen take on Bluey’s beloved fruit salad, made with Simply Fruit Punch and garnished with fruit salad. Bluey’s Berry Lemonade blends frozen Minute Maid Lemonade with blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry — it’s also available at Eight Spoon Café. The Bluey Sipper, a super-sized souvenir cup sold with a fountain beverage, is limited to two per person per transaction while supplies last. Over at Isle of Java on Discovery Island, Pretzel’s Pretzels brings soft mini pretzels with homemade cheese sauce and a blueberry-mustard dipping sauce that sounds like a legitimately interesting combination. ### Bluey Magic Shots from Disney PhotoPass Disney PhotoPass photographers will be set up at the Animal Kingdom entrance and along the pathway between Africa and Asia near the Discovery River, offering three **[Bluey Magic Shots](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/your-family-photos-just-got-a-bluey-upgrade-at-animal-kingdom-this-summer/ "Your Family Photos Just Got a Bluey Upgrade at Animal Kingdom This Summer")**. The Granny Shot brings Janet and Rita shuffling into your photo. The Keepy Uppy Shot puts you in a butterfly game alongside Flappy and Bluey. And the Dance Mode Shot puts both Bluey and Bingo in the frame with your whole group. If you have Memory Maker or PhotoPass access through your Annual Pass, these are an easy win at no additional cost. ### Our Take This is the full package. Disney didn’t just bring Bluey to Animal Kingdom — they built a layered experience that ties the character’s world to the park’s actual mission in a way that feels earned. Real Australian animals at Jumping Junction, conservation education baked into the queue experience, thoughtful food that references episodes fans actually remember — this is how you do a character takeover at a park that’s always been about something bigger than IP. The virtual queue adds a planning hurdle, but the 7 a.m. drop gives you a real shot from off-property. Set your alarm. Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station opens May 26, 2026, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as part of Cool Kids’ Summer at Walt Disney World. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Check out the [Cool Kids’ Summer hub at Fantasy Land News](/cool-kids-summer/) for the full picture of what’s happening across the parks this season. ![Your Family Photos Just Got a Bluey Upgrade at Animal Kingdom This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Your-Family-Photos-Just-Got-a-Bluey-Upgrade-at-Animal-Kingdom-This-Summer-1600x900.jpg)PhotoPass photographers will be set up at two locations: the entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and along the pathway between Africa and Asia next to the Discovery River. The three Magic Shots available are a Granny character moment with Janet and Rita shuffling into your photo, a butterfly Keepy Uppy game featuring Flappy and Bluey, and a Dance Mode shot with both Bluey and Bingo joining the fun. Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station, which also launches May 26, requires a virtual queue through the My Disney Experience app. The Magic Shots, by contrast, are available wherever PhotoPass photographers are stationed — no queue required beyond finding a photographer at one of the two spots. If you’re planning a summer trip, Disney has summer offers available, including free dining plans, ticket deals, Disney Resort Hotel packages, and discounts for Florida Residents and Annual Passholders. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-WDW-Bluey-Animal-Kingdom-8-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)**Our Take** Magic Shots have a way of turning an already-good park photo into something kids will talk about for years, and the Bluey ones look genuinely charming. The Dance Mode shot with both Bluey and Bingo is the one I’d prioritize — that’s the frame that ends up framed. If you have a Memory Maker or an active Annual Pass with PhotoPass access, these are essentially free, and that makes them an easy yes. Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station opens May 26, 2026, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Wallabies and kangaroos from [Bluey’s](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/) home country of Australia will be hopping around at a new area called Jumping Junction, making this one of the most unique additions Animal Kingdom has seen in a while. If you’re planning a visit, there is a bit of prep work involved — and we’ve got every detail you need. ![Bluey's Wild World Opens May 26 at Disney's Animal Kingdom and It's More Than a Meet-and-Greet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Its-Official-Bluey-and-Bingo-are-Coming-to-Walt-Disney-Worlds-Animal-Kingdom-Summer-2026-1600x900.jpg)Bluey’s Wild World Opens May 26 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and It’s More Than a Meet-and-GreetBe sure to bookmark the [Cool Kids’ Summer hub at Fantasy Land News](/cool-kids-summer/) for the full rundown of everything Disney has in store across the parks this season. ### How to Get Into Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station When Bluey’s Wild World opens on May 26, it will operate on a **virtual queue only.** That means there is no standby line available during the initial opening period. Disney has said a standby queue will come at a later date, but for now, securing a spot through My Disney Experience is the only way in. The virtual queue covers access to Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station, the Wildlife Express Train, Jumping Junction, and the Animal Care experiences at Conservation Station. ### Virtual Queue Times: 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. There are two windows each day to request a spot in the virtual queue through the My Disney Experience app. For the **7 a.m. window**, you need valid admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and, if applicable, a theme park reservation. The good news is you do not need to be inside the park when you join at 7 a.m. For the **10 a.m. window**, valid admission is required and you must already be inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom when you make your request. Visit disneyworld.com/virtualqueue for the full breakdown of how virtual queues work and what to expect on the day of your visit. ### Don’t Forget: You Need the Wildlife Express Train ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260222_100721-1600x900.jpg)One detail worth highlighting is that getting to Conservation Station requires a ride on the Wildlife Express Train. The train station is located near Harambe Market in Africa, and you will need to board it to reach Bluey’s Wild World, Jumping Junction, and the Animal Care experiences. Factor that travel time into your plans, especially if you are working toward a specific queue return window. ### See Animals from Australia at Jumping Junction Learn more about Bluey’s native country of Australia by hopping over to Jumping Junction, where this experience promises to be a *mar-super-ial* time! See kangaroos and wallabies in this new, shared habitat. ##### Did You Know? - Wallabies and kangaroos are both marsupials, meaning their babies – called joeys – continue to develop in their mom’s pouch after they are born. - Spot the difference between species by looking at their size! Kangaroos are larger while wallabies are nearly half the size. - Both a group of kangaroos and a group of wallabies are called a mob. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-WDW-Bluey-Animal-Kingdom-Header-Updated-1600x900.png)### Our Take Bluey’s Wild World is the kind of addition that makes you proud of what Animal Kingdom can do when it leans into its strengths. Pairing real Australian animals with one of the most beloved children’s characters in the world is genuinely smart programming, not just slapping a character on a backdrop. The virtual queue is a little extra friction, but the 7 a.m. option gives early planners a real advantage even from off-property. This one is worth the effort. Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station opens May 26, 2026 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Positioned just steps from the ride exit, it is designed to keep the energy going long after guests make their way off the coaster. A full Foodie Guide breaking down everything on the menu is expected ahead of the opening. **Our Take:** We have been spending a lot of time in that courtyard lately, and adding FØØD by Swedish Chef to the mix makes it an even better destination after the ride. The Muppets theming throughout that whole area is a blast, and a dedicated food stop leaning into the Swedish Chef is exactly the kind of fun detail that makes Hollywood Studios feel special. May 26 cannot get here fast enough. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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MCU veteran Paul Bettany returns as Vision, the beloved android Avenger, and James Spader will reprise his role as Ultron for the first time since 2015’s Avengers: Age of Ultron. The cast also includes Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, James D’Arcy, Orla Brady, Emily Hampshire, and Ruaridh Mollica. Terry Matalas, best known as showrunner of Star Trek: Picard, is at the helm of VisionQuest. The series will serve as the final chapter in a trilogy that began with 2021’s WandaVision and continued with 2024’s Agatha All Along. **Our Take:** WandaVision genuinely changed how we viewed what Marvel could do on Disney+. It was such a fun and surprising watch, and Agatha All Along kept that energy alive for the second chapter. Now we get a conclusion to the trilogy, and the two characters we are most excited to see together are Vision and Ultron. Terry Matalas is a great choice to bring this home. We can’t wait for this one to premiere. 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Presale tickets open Thursday, May 14, with public on-sale beginning Monday, May 18, both at 10 a.m. Central. Early bird pricing runs from May 14 through June 15. Tickets are available at [ExperienceHallmarkChristmas.com](https://www.experiencehallmarkchristmas.com/). Find all of our Hallmark coverage at [fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). *Updated May 12, 2026*: Presale codes will be sent via email on Thursday to Hallmark+ subscribers, Gold Crown members, Keepsake Ornament Club members, previous attendees, and newsletter subscribers. If you do not see it, please check your spam or junk folder. Thanks! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hallmark-Christmas-Experience-Is-Back-for-Its-Third-Season-in-Kansas-City-With-Its-Biggest-Talent-Li-1581x900.jpg)## The Full 2026 Star Lineup by Weekend Jonathan Bennett returns as host for all four weekends. The complete talent lineup by weekend is below. All lineups are subject to change. Weekend One, November 27 to 29: Jonathan Bennett (Host), Andrew Walker, B.J. Britt, Brooke D’Orsay, Erin Cahill, Hunter King, Lacey Chabert, Melissa Peterman, Nikki DeLoach, Scott Michael Foster, Taylor Cole, and Tyler Hynes. Weekend Two, December 4 to 6: Jonathan Bennett (Host), Alison Sweeney, Brendan Penny, Emilie Ullerup, Heather Hemmens, Holland Roden, Kristoffer Polaha, Niall Matter, Nikki DeLoach, Rachel Boston, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Tyler Hynes, and Wes Brown. Weekend Three, December 11 to 13: Jonathan Bennett (Host), Benjamin Ayres, Ben Rosenbaum, Bethany Joy Lenz, Chris McNally, Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner, Jill Hennessy, Kavan Smith, Kevin McGarry, Lachlan Quarmby, Lori Loughlin, Pascale Hutton, and Viv Leacock. Weekend Four, December 18 to 20: Jonathan Bennett (Host), Ashley Williams, Autumn Reeser, Catherine Bell, Holly Robinson Peete, James Denton, Kimberley Sustad, Lyndsy Fonseca, Paul Campbell, Robert Buckley, Victor Webster, and Will Kemp. ## New This Year: The Make Memories Package Alongside the returning Be Merry and Find Magic ticket packages, both of which include more offerings in 2026 than in previous years, Hallmark is introducing Make Memories, the most immersive package the experience has offered. Make Memories includes access to all Stars on Stage panels and the Saturday Night Showcase with designated seating, an Exclusive Meet and Greet Breakfast with Hallmark Stars, a dedicated onsite service desk, exclusive access to the Make Memories lounge, and a new offering called An Exclusive Inside Look at Hallmark, described as a rare and intimate opportunity to discover the stories, history, and creativity behind the Hallmark brand. ## What Is Happening at the Experience New for 2026, the experience introduces themed weekends and elevated programming that give guests a look behind the curtain at highly anticipated Countdown to Christmas premieres including Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True and A Grand Biltmore Christmas, as well as fan-favorite series When Calls the Heart and Hope Valley: 1874. Returning fan-favorite programming includes Stars on Stage panels, Saturday Night Showcases, and Create and Learn workshops with Hallmark artists and writers, plus Signature Dining Experiences. Crown Center Square remains free and open to the public, featuring nightly light shows on the one-hundred-foot Mayor’s Christmas Tree and surrounding buildings, live musical performances, a Christmas market with local and regional vendors, the Hallmark Card sending station, festive food and drink, and event-exclusive merchandise. The experience returns in partnership with Balsam Hill and Spoonful of Comfort. ## Ticket Dates at a Glance Presale opens May 14 at 10 a.m. Central. Public on-sale opens May 18 at 10 a.m. Central. Early bird pricing is available May 14 through June 15. All tickets at [ExperienceHallmarkChristmas.com](https://www.experiencehallmarkchristmas.com/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/download-3-1349x900.png)![Group of people on a stage at a Christmas event, wearing costumes and props, with a decorated Christmas tree on the left and gift boxes nearby.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/download-4-1349x900.png)Our Take: Weekend Three is the one we are watching most closely. Bethany Joy Lenz coming off the Hope Valley: 1874 Season 2 renewal, Lori Loughlin, Erin Krakow, Jill Hennessy, and the full When Calls the Heart core cast in one room is an extraordinary weekend for Hallmark fans. But every weekend has a marquee reason to go, and if you have been on the fence about making the Kansas City trip, the 2026 lineup makes the decision very easy. Get your tickets before early bird pricing ends June 15. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) **Categories:** Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Hallmark Christmas Experience 2026, Hallmark Christmas Experience Is Back for Its Third Season in Kansas City With Its Biggest Talent Lineup Yet --- ### [Disney and the Savannah Bananas Are Expanding Their Partnership](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/12/disney-and-the-savannah-bananas-are-expanding-their-partnership/) **Published:** May 12, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney announced an expanded collaboration with the Savannah Bananas at its 2026 Upfront today, making Disney+ in the U.S. the exclusive streaming home of The Banana Bowl this October.** The Banana Bowl will stream live on Disney+ and feature all six Banana Ball league teams competing for the season championship, with one of the biggest live performances the league has ever staged built directly into the event from first pitch to final out. ![Disney and the Savannah Bananas Are Expanding Their Partnership](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Savannah-Bananas-at-Disneyland-2026-What-to-Know-1-1600x900.jpg)## The Banana Bowl on Disney+ — October 2026 The Banana Bowl brings together the top teams in the Banana Ball league for the season championship and is set up to be the biggest single event in the league’s history. All six teams will be part of the broadcast, and the on-field showmanship that has made Banana Ball a viral phenomenon will be on full display. Streaming live on Disney+ means cord-cutters will have full access without needing a cable subscription. ## Savannah Bananas on Dancing with the Stars This Fall > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYQKOIxJAEd/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Banana Ball standout player Jackson Olson will compete on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars, which simulcasts live this fall on ABC and Disney+ and streams the next day on Hulu. It is the kind of crossover that makes complete sense once you have seen Olson on a baseball field — the man already performs for a living. ## 25-Game ESPN and Disney+ Package Now Live ![Disney and the Savannah Bananas Are Expanding Their Partnership](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-DLR-Bananas-4-1-1600x900.jpg)ESPN, Disney+, and the Savannah Bananas have already launched a 25-game exclusive package. Every game streams live on the ESPN App and Disney+, with select matchups airing across ESPN networks and ABC. This is the backbone of the partnership and gives Banana Ball fans consistent access to games throughout the season. ## Banana Ball Coming to Walt Disney World — May 29 to 30 ![New Banana Ball Team 'Loco Beach Coconuts' to Play at Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Loco-Beach-Coconuts-1600x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_titleBanana Ball is heading to Walt Disney World Resort on May 29 and 30 for a game at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, woven into a broader fan celebration at the resort. The matchup features the Party Animals against the Loco Beach Coconuts. If you are visiting Walt Disney World around Memorial Day weekend, this is worth building into your trip. ## Other Upcoming Events in the Disney and Bananas Partnership The Savannah Bananas took over Anaheim on March 26 for Savannah Bananas Day at Disneyland Resort, coinciding with a game at Angel Stadium featuring a matchup against the Indianapolis Clowns. Banana Ball also makes a summer stop near ESPN headquarters on July 23 at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford, Connecticut, with the Party Animals facing the Clowns in a marquee event tied to ESPN’s live experience strategy. Our Take: The Savannah Bananas are one of the most genuinely fun sports properties in the country right now and the Disney partnership makes total sense. Banana Ball is built for exactly the audience that already watches Disney+ and goes to Disney Parks — families, casual fans, people who want entertainment alongside the sport. The Walt Disney World game at ESPN Wide World of Sports at the end of May is the one we are most excited about personally. More on that as it gets closer. Stay with Fantasy Land News for all Walt Disney World and Disney entertainment coverage. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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D’Amaro became Disney CEO earlier this year following Bob Iger’s tenure, bringing with him a background as the longtime chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. He is the executive who oversaw major expansions across Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and international parks, and his elevation to CEO signals a new chapter for the company with someone who built his career on guest experience and operational excellence. Rita Ferro, President of Global Advertising at The Walt Disney Company, outlined the advertising strategy ahead of the presentation. Disney now reaches over 200 million ad-supported viewers each month and leads premium streaming platforms in time spent per viewer. ESPN became the first sports platform to surpass one billion social views. Is ESPN available without cable? Yes. The ESPN direct-to-consumer streaming app launched as a standalone product and is now available without a cable subscription. The app offers multiview, integrated stats, betting insights, fantasy tools, and a personalized SportsCenter for each user. It represents the biggest structural change in how Disney delivers sports content to fans in years. What channel is the Super Bowl 2027 on? The Super Bowl is coming to ESPN and ABC in 2027 as part of a stretch that also includes the College Football Playoff Championship in January, the Grammys, and the Oscars in March. That means all four events will be available on the Disney+ streaming app in addition to broadcast. For cord-cutters who have been waiting to drop cable entirely, this 2027 lineup gives you every reason to make the move. ![Disney 2026 Upfront: New Leadership, ESPN Streaming, and the Super Bowl, Grammys, and Oscars All in 2027](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1180w_600h_071724_Emmy-Nominations_000-1-1024x521-1.jpg)Disney 2026 Upfront: New Leadership, ESPN Streaming, and the Super Bowl, Grammys, and Oscars All in 2027The Upfront itself features appearances from stars across Disney’s entertainment and sports portfolio, with programming announcements expected across Disney+, ABC, ESPN, Hulu, and National Geographic. We will continue covering major announcements as they come out on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Stay with Fantasy Land News for all Disney news and entertainment coverage. Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** The Walt Disney Company **Tags:** and Oscars All in 2027, and the Super Bowl, Disney 2026 Upfront: New Leadership, Disney Upfront 2026, ESPN Streaming, Grammys --- ### [BFDI x II Tour Returning in 2026!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/04/bfdi-x-ii-tour-returning-in-2026/) **Published:** January 4, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** BFDI x II Tour Returning in 2026!. Adam Katz, the creator of Inanimate Insanity, announced during his ASK ADAM LIVE on the Animation Epic YouTube channel tonight that the BFDI x II, aka Battle for Dream Island x Inanimate Insanity Tour, is coming back for 2026. *Updated May 11, 2026: We should have the actual dates at any time* now. On May 2nd, Adam posted that we will have information “This Month,” along with the image below. [**Today, he posted the dates.**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/11/bfdi-x-ii-tour-2026-all-8-cities-including-new-atlanta-las-vegas-and-london-stops/) The complete 2026 schedule is: New York, NY (July 10–12); Atlanta, GA (July 18–19); Houston, TX (July 24–25); Los Angeles, CA (August 1–2); Chicago, IL (August 8–9); Las Vegas, NV (August 15); Seattle, WA (August 22–23); and London, UK (August 30). Atlanta, Las Vegas, and London are all brand-new additions this year. The BFDI x ii tour 2026 ‘firm’ dates and information will be released sometime in April, when they typically announce the tour information. Adam Katz went on to say, “**We are excited for it, and there are some things… It’s gonna make this tour different from the previous ones.**“ ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-05-11-160226.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-05-11-160234.png)When a fan asked about International Dates, Adam Katz did not directly answer the question, but alluded to what he previously said about what will make this tour different. So take that for what it is. BFDI (Battle for Dream Island) and II (Inanimate Insanity) first crossed over in 2019, then in 2022, they started doing a BFDI x II meet-up in L.A. The first proper tour was in 2024. In 2025, tickets and venues were announced in April with the tour visiting Houston, Lauderhill, FL, NYC, Chicago, Seattle, and ending in L.A. Each city had multiple showings and times. We were on hand for the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in Florida, where both Object Shows screened new episodes. There were photo ops, fan meet-ups, cos players, hard-to-find merchandise, and a chance to meet the creators of both shows. Editor’s Note: This is the show that made us want to write more about the [**object show community**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/21/the-youtube-sensation-thats-selling-out-theaters-a-look-at-the-unseen-power-of-the-bfdi-fandom/ "The YouTube Sensation That’s Selling Out Theaters: A Look at the Unseen Power of the BFDI Fandom"). Check out the video below. Also, follow the official **[tour account here](https://www.instagram.com/bfdixii/)**. ![BFDI x ii Tour Returning in 2026!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BFDI-x-ii-Tour-Returning-in-2026-2-1600x900.jpg)![BFDI x ii Tour Returning in 2026!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BFDI-x-ii-Tour-Returning-in-2026-3-1600x900.jpg)While we have covered BFDI extensively since the BFDI x II tour in 2025, we haven’t really mentioned its unofficial sister show, **[Inanimate Insanity](https://inanimateinsanity.com/)**. Inanimate Insanity was created by Adam Katz in 2011, with the first episode released in April of that year. The show has a total of 66 episodes… yes, we count Season 1 Episode 5.5 as one! Inanimate Insanity is currently on Season 4. With the most recent episode 4 coming out this past November. ![BFDI x ii Tour Returning in 2026!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BFDI-x-II-Tour-Returning-in-2026-1600x900.jpg)Finally, **[check out the show](https://www.youtube.com/@AnimationEpic)**. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The Dune sandworm comparisons started within hours. This is exactly where we are now with theater collectibles, and it is genuinely funny.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Boys-The-Deep-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)The bucket itself is The Deep’s head, mouth open wide, styled as the vessel you reach into for popcorn. If that sounds familiar, it should. The Deadpool and Wolverine bucket from 2024 used the exact same format — Wolverine’s head, mouth open, tongue on the rim, butter drizzled down the chin in a promotional video that Ryan Reynolds made deliberately and with full knowledge of what he was doing. Kevin Feige had teased it at CinemaCon that year by saying there are movies that “inadvertently make crude and rude popcorn buckets,” and then there are buckets designed by Deadpool. The Dune: Part Two sandworm bucket was the inadvertent one Feige was referencing, a design that went so viral it got its own Saturday Night Live sketch and prompted AMC to say, publicly, that they would never have made it if they had known how it would be received. Reynolds called 2024 the year the War of the Popcorn Buckets began. The Boys Season 5 is writing that war into prestige television. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Deadpool-Wolverine-Popcorn-Bucket-DuneUssy-1600x900.jpg)The Vought account posted the Deep bucket on May 8 with full press release language, exclusivity disclaimers and all. If you did not know the context, you might spend a full second wondering whether VMC Theatres is a regional chain you had not heard of. That is the joke and it lands, precisely because the real-world version of this marketing is so recognizable now that a fictional parody of it reads as completely plausible. For anyone tracking real-world theater collectibles, the [FLN Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/ "Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets 2026 — Every Chain, Every Film") has the full breakdown of every actual bucket hitting concession stands this spring, and the list is the longest it has ever been. That context matters here. The Boys did not reach for popcorn buckets randomly. The writers chose them as cultural shorthand their audience would recognize immediately, and that recognition only works if the trend has crossed from enthusiast interest into something approaching common knowledge. The AMC data makes the case. AMC CEO Adam Aron revealed earlier this spring that the chain sold two-thirds of its 500,000-unit Super Mario Galaxy Movie merchandise order in three days, generating an estimated $15 to $21 million in collectible revenue from a single film. That is not niche collector behavior. That is a mainstream purchasing event, and Hollywood has clearly been paying attention. The Boys Season 5 finale airs May 20. Two days later, the real AMC will have AT-AT Walker buckets, Grogu Hover Prams, and Mandalorian Helmet cups at every concession stand for the opening of [Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-tickets/ "Every Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket Revealed for the May 22 Star Wars Movie"). The fictional VMC and the real AMC will briefly exist in the same cultural moment, one week apart, and that overlap is not a coincidence. It is what happens when a trend gets big enough that prestige television starts writing it into the script. **Our Take:** The lineage here is clear. Dune accidentally made something the internet could not stop talking about. Deadpool leaned into it on purpose. Now, The Boys has folded the entire genre into its satirical world-building. When a show this self-aware uses your industry as a punchline, it is not making fun of you. It is acknowledging that everyone already knows what you are. The popcorn bucket has become cultural vocabulary, and the Deep’s wide-open mouth at a fictional theater chain is the most unexpected proof of that yet. The real buckets have never been more worth collecting. > Introducing the Deepest popcorn bucket ever created. Stick your hand in to get a fistful of hot, buttery popcorn ready to make your screening of Deep: Secrets of Atlantis even more dope. Available exclusively at VMC Theatres, not included with ticket purchase! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Beyond the districts themselves, funding will support nonprofit partners, including Elevate Orlando, A Gift for Teaching, the Orlando Philharmonic Young People’s Concert, and Disney Musicals in Schools through the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Everything from STEM and literacy programs to arts education is included in the grant. You can find everything you need to know about what’s coming to the parks in our [Cool Kids’ Summer guide at Fantasy Land News](https://fantasylandnews.com). ![Disney Invests $1.3 Million in Education, Brings Cool Kids' Summer Preview to Five Central Florida Schools](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cool-KIDS-SUMMER-School-Visits-2-2048x1366-1-1349x900.jpg)Disney visited five schools ahead of the season opening: Engelwood Elementary in Orange County, St. Cloud Elementary in Osceola County, Eustis Heights Elementary in Lake County, Jesse Keen Elementary in Polk County, and Sterling Park Elementary in Seminole County. During each visit, students got a hands-on preview of kid-friendly activities from this summer’s lineup, including a special appearance from Goofy and the Goof Troop. Younger students participated in activities inspired by GoofyCore, the new experience coming to EPCOT this summer. After the students went home, teachers, administrators, and staff were invited to stay for a surprise of their own. Every participating educator received complimentary Walt Disney World theme park tickets as a thank-you for their work this school year. “Schools are where the very first sparks of imagination are lit,” said Tajiana Ancora-Brown, Director of External Affairs at Walt Disney World. “Disney is proud to recognize and support the schools and educators who inspire the next generation every single day.” Families can experience the fun for themselves when Cool Kids’ Summer officially opens at Walt Disney World Resort on May 26, running through September 8. The seasonal celebration features interactive entertainment, playful experiences, and family-friendly offerings designed especially for younger guests. **Our Take:** This is Disney doing community investment the right way. Handing teachers free park tickets at the end of a school year, with no press fanfare until after the fact, is the kind of thing that actually earns goodwill. The GoofyCore preview for pre-K and kindergarten students was a smart move too. Those kids are going home and telling their parents exactly what they want to do this summer. Whether that was intentional or not, it works. Either way, $1.3 million spread across all five Central Florida counties is a real commitment, and the partnership with the Dr. Phillips Center and Elevate Orlando gives it staying power beyond a single news cycle. Cool Kids’ Summer begins May 26 at Walt Disney World. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Walt Disney World **Tags:** Cool Kids Summer 2026, Disney Local Investments, Walt Disney World --- ### [The Tiles and Tribulations of All's Fair in Love and Mahjong - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/10/the-tiles-and-tribulations-of-alls-fair-in-love-and-mahjong-review/) **Published:** May 10, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** The Tiles and Tribulations of All’s Fair in Love and Mahjong – Review. I watched the premiere of ‘All’s Fair in Love and Mahjong’ on Hallmark Channel, and while I went into it a little skeptical, I walked away pleasantly happy. And in part, this became one of the most personal movies for me. Take your dream and make it a reality. Take your hobby and make it a job. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Tiles-and-Tribulations-of-Alls-Fair-in-Love-and-Mahjong-Review-1597x900.jpg)The Hallmark Channel synopsis is Ronni (Fiona Gubelmann), a beloved school nurse and devoted mom who hosts a longstanding mahjong game with her dear friends, Shelley (Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe), Carly (Tamera Mowry-Housley), and Melissa (Melissa Peterman). When Ronni becomes an empty nester, her whole world tilts — her daughter leaves for college, her hours are cut, and her ex insists it’s time to sell the home she’s poured her heart into. But a chance moment at a school fundraiser reveals her unexpected gift for teaching mahjong — and sparks a connection with Ben (Paul Campbell), a charming contractor whose family needs a little healing of its own. As Ronni brings community after community together through the game she loves, she discovers that sometimes the hand you are dealt changes everything. With her future in the balance, Ronni must learn to bet on herself… and maybe on love, too. I will be the first to admit, I wasn’t excited about this movie. Having heard of Mahjong but never being exposed to it, I couldn’t relate. For all I knew, mahjong could be any game. I know different now. But more than the game, I learned that not only is the community around you invaluable, but also to take a chance on yourself. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahjong6.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahjong3.webp)Ronni is at a crossroads in her life. Her only child is off to college, and her ex-husband didn’t even wait til the child was out of the driveway to bring up selling the family home. She learns that her job as a school nurse is being cut to part-time. Ronni must find a way to get a loan to buy her ex out and keep her house before it’s too late. But what Ronni does have is her three best friends with whom she plays mahjong every week. She has that support system that we all crave. Ronni teaches mahjong at a school fundraiser, where she meets Ben and his mom. Ben offers to help fix her house for the sale if she would go to his mom’s senior home to teach mahjong and help her make some friends. Through the school event and the seniors, a buzz starts around Ronni and her ability to teach the game. Through word of mouth, a business is born. So Ronni becomes “The Marvelous Mrs. Mahj.” What Ronni has is three best friends who are willing to be there and encourage her at every turn. At karaoke night, Carly sang the Natasha Bedingfield anthem, “Unwritten.” Perfection! If you don’t understand this, go look up the lyrics. This is the most encouraging song they could have sung to Ronni. There’s Ben, who is there to fix it all. He’s charming and encouraging. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahjong1.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahjong2.webp)The exchange in the movie that resonated with me the most was between Mike, the ex-husband, and Ronni. He tells her, “You can’t wake up one day and decide to turn your hobby into your job.” Ronni defiantly responds, “Watch me.” My husband and I took this hobby of covering Disney, popcorn buckets, and Hallmark and turned it into a successful business. You can take your dreams and live them. We had a lot of people tell us you can’t, or it won’t work. Our response was always, “Watch us.” The storyline and problems seemed a little more grown-up than we are used to seeing, and I am ok with that. We have older stories. Empty nests and second acts. As a woman of a certain age, I appreciate that. I think having a balance of younger stories with older stories is necessary to keep a broad range of viewers. Fiona Gubelmann plays Ronni, and you see the grit and determination, but you also see the fear and uncertainty. We saw soft and sweet and a spine of steel. She played it perfectly. Paul Campbell just knows how to be supportive and the good guy. I’m not sure I’d ever like to see him be the just awful bad guy. They had an easy chemistry between them. They may have made me cry at the end. He saved Ronni’s daughter’s height chart before he painted the wall. He presented it to her in a wood shadow box-type frame. Tears. Thanks, Ben! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahjong5.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahjong4.webp)The supporting cast of Melissa Peterman, Tamera Mowry-Housley, and Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe is exactly what you want from your best girlfriends. They made me wish I had that girl group to lean on. Tamera Mowry-Housley singing “Unwritten” proves again that she has talent that keeps us watching. I would watch Melissa Peterman do anything. She is just one of the funniest human beings ever. I want more of her. And Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, who is going through a cancer journey that she is taking us all on with her on Instagram, shone as she always does. She seemed to be closest to Fiona in their scenes. The friendship between the four women seemed genuine. Nina Weinman wrote the movie. She has written many, many Hallmark movies over the years, most notably for me are ‘Catch Me if You Claus’ and ‘The Perfect Setting.’ Jessica Harmon served as director for the movie. She also just directed the Tyler Hynes hit movie, **[‘I’ll Be Seeing You.’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/26/tyler-hynes-just-delivered-his-best-hallmark-performance-yet-in-ill-be-seeing-you/ "Tyler Hynes Just Delivered His Best Hallmark Performance Yet in ‘I’ll Be Seeing You’")** The story is inspired by the real Ronni Rice and how she became the Marvelous Mrs. Mahj. You can go to her website and get lessons. Joel S. Rice, Ronni’s husband, serves as Executive Producer for the film. My take is that this is a 4 out of 5 popcorn bucket movie. I related to certain parts and craved the friendship of other parts. My kids haven’t left home yet, but they are all adults now. I understand moving into the second act. This may not be a movie for everyone. It may not make you want to go play mahjong. 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What does not get to be left unchallenged is how this story was reported in its earliest hours — and who has since said nothing about getting it wrong. ![Disney Cruise Line Statement on CBP Operation Tidal Wave and What Actually Happened](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Disney-Cruise-Line-Statement-on-CBP-Operation-Tidal-Wave-and-What-Actually-Happened-1600x900.jpg)## What Actually Happened Between April 23 and April 27, 2026, CBP officers boarded eight cruise ships docked at the Port of San Diego as part of Operation Tidal Wave, a federal operation targeting individuals connected to child pornography. Officers interviewed 28 workers across those eight ships and determined that 27 of them had either received, sent, possessed, transported, or distributed child sexual abuse materials. Twenty-six of the individuals identified were from the Philippines, one from Indonesia, and one from Portugal. Their visas were canceled and they were deported to their home countries. No federal charges have been filed in the San Diego or Los Angeles districts. One of the eight ships boarded was a Disney Cruise Line vessel. The majority of the 27 individuals identified were not Disney employees. Disney Cruise Line responded with the following statement, as reported by the Associated Press: > “We have a zero-tolerance policy for this type of behavior and fully cooperated with law enforcement. While the majority of these individuals were not from our cruise line, those who were are no longer with the company.” That is the story. Federal law enforcement conducted a targeted child exploitation operation. Disney cooperated fully and terminated the employees involved. The operation was run by CBP and ICE under Operation Tidal Wave, not a broad immigration sweep. ## What Disney Fan Sites, Blogs, and Influencers Reported Instead When the first images and videos surfaced of handcuffed crew members being loaded into a white van at the Port of San Diego, a significant number of Disney-focused blogs, fan sites, and influencers immediately framed it as an ICE immigration raid on a Disney ship. The posts came fast. The headlines were alarming. The engagement was enormous. There was a problem. It was not an ICE immigration raid. It was a child exploitation investigation. Those are not the same story, not even close, and the distinction matters enormously in terms of what actually occurred, who was responsible, and why federal officers were there. It took several days for the truth to fully emerge. By that point, the sites and influencers who had framed this as an immigration story had largely moved on. Not to corrections. Not to clarifications. To the next headline. To the next image. To whatever drove the next wave of clicks. We looked. We are not aware of a single meaningful retraction from the outlets and accounts that originally reported this as an ICE raid. The posts that got it wrong are still up. The framing that misled people is still sitting there collecting engagement. ## Why This Matters Beyond One Story Fantasy Land News covers Disney. We write about parks, entertainment, films, Hallmark, popcorn buckets, and the things that bring people joy. We stay out of politics and we are not making a political statement here about ICE, CBP, immigration policy, or the current administration. That is genuinely not what this is about. What this is about is something that has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with how information travels in 2026. When a story breaks and the images are striking, there is enormous pressure in this space to be first. Being first means clicks. Clicks mean reach. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Some are regal. Some are scrappy. Some never got the child they deserved. All of them matter. Here are the best Disney moms of all time and why each one earns her place on this list. Sure, there are some Disney Moms who have made everyone’s list, but we have gone further and added in some that haven’t made the list prior! ![Best Disney Moms of All Time, Ranked for Mother's Day 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Best-Disney-Moms-of-All-Time-Ranked-for-Mothers-Day-2026.jpg)### Helen Parr (Elastigirl) — *The Incredibles* (2004) Helen Parr does something almost no other Disney mom gets to do: she gets to be the protagonist. While Bob Parr is off having his midlife crisis, Helen is holding the family together with literal superpowers and without any recognition for it. She is sharp, capable, physically extraordinary, and completely exhausted, which is probably the most honest depiction of motherhood in the Disney canon. When she has to become a superhero again to save her children, she does it without hesitation. Elastigirl is a mom who stretches, in every sense of the word. ### Queen Elinor — *Brave* (2012) Queen Elinor is not the mom Merida wants, but she is exactly the mom Merida needs, and *Brave* is smart enough to know the difference. Elinor is controlling and traditional, yes, but she is also deeply devoted, endlessly patient, and ultimately willing to change. The film asks a harder question than most: what happens when a good mother and a good daughter simply want different things? Their arc is the most honest depiction of a mother-daughter relationship Disney has ever committed to film, and Elinor earns every tear the ending draws out of you. ### Sarabi — *The Lion King* (1994) Sarabi spends most of *The Lion King* under Scar’s boot, and she never breaks. She refuses to abandon the Pride Lands. She refuses to pretend that Scar’s cruelty is acceptable. And when Simba finally returns, she is there, dignified, unbroken, and exactly as strong as she was the day she lost her husband. Sarabi does not get enough credit because she does not demand it. She is the moral backbone of that story, and the Pride Lands survive because of her. ### Mrs. Potts — *Beauty and the Beast* (1991) There is something deeply comforting about Mrs. Potts. In the middle of a castle full of anxiety and enchantment, she is the warm cup of tea that makes everything feel manageable. She mothers Chip with the kind of cheerful steadiness that never cracks, even when she is literally a teapot, and she extends that same warmth to everyone around her, including Beast. Angela Lansbury’s voice performance is the soul of that entire film, and Mrs. Potts is the reason. ### Kala — *Tarzan* (1999) Kala found a human baby in a treetop and chose love over logic without blinking. She raised Tarzan as her own against the wishes of her troop, defended him when others doubted him, and let him go when the time came, which is the hardest thing any parent ever does. The Phil Collins soundtrack makes it hit harder than it probably should, but Kala’s quiet, unconditional devotion is the kind of motherhood that does not require a speech. She just shows up, every single time. ### Nani — *Lilo & Stitch* (2002) Nani is not Lilo’s mother. She is her older sister, barely an adult herself, doing a job she never asked for with almost no resources and almost no margin for error. She works multiple jobs. She navigates social services. She tries to hold space for Lilo’s grief while managing her own. And she does it all while making sure Lilo still feels like a kid. Nani is one of the most realistic portrayals of a guardian figure in Disney’s history, and on Mother’s Day, she absolutely counts. ### Duchess — *The Aristocats* (1970) Duchess is grace under pressure. A single mother of three kittens stranded in the French countryside, she never panics, never stops being kind, and never stops being entirely, unapologetically herself. She is also one of the few Disney mothers who gets to have a romantic subplot without it compromising her role as a parent. O’Malley becomes part of her family because he earns it, on her terms. Duchess does not get talked about enough, and that is a problem worth correcting. ### Ellie Fredricksen — *Up* (2009) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/elle12.webp)Ellie never got to be a mother, and that is one of the saddest sentences in all of Pixar’s filmography. The iconic opening montage of *Up* shows us, without a single word of dialogue, the full arc of her and Carl’s life together, including the moment they learn they will not be able to have children of their own. It lasts about thirty seconds on screen. It breaks you every single time. But here is the thing about Ellie: the motherly spirit was always there, and it never went anywhere. She spent her career at the zoo pouring that warmth into every child who walked through those gates, wide-eyed kids who got a little braver around animals, a little more curious about the world, because a woman with a big laugh and a bigger heart made them feel like adventure was possible. That is what mothers do. They make the world feel bigger and safer at the same time. Ellie never got the child she deserved. But anyone who has ever loved a kid, as an aunt, a teacher, a neighbor, a caretaker, knows that motherhood is not always biology. It is the spirit you carry and the way you give it away. Ellie gave it away freely, every single day. She would have been one of the greatest Disney moms of all time, and the fact that she never got the chance is exactly why she earns a place on this list. ### Widow Tweed — *The Fox and the Hound* (1981) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Widow-Tweed-—-The-Fox-and-the-Hound-1981-1506x900.jpg)Widow Tweed did not have to take in that fox kit. She was an older woman, living alone, with a neighbor who already resented her. She did it anyway, named him Tod, and loved him the way you love something that was never supposed to be yours but becomes the most important thing in your life. *The Fox and the Hound* is not a film that gets talked about enough in the Disney canon, and Widow Tweed is a big reason that oversight stings. She gives Tod every good thing she can, and then, when the world makes it impossible for him to stay safe, she drives him to the nature preserve and lets him go. She does not cry in front of him. She saves that for the drive home. If you have never ugly-cried watching an elderly woman release a fox into the woods, you have not seen this film recently enough. Like Ellie Fredricksen, Tweed never had a biological child of her own. What she had was an open heart and the courage to act on it. That is motherhood in its purest form. ### Flora, Fauna & Merryweather — *Sleeping Beauty* (1959) Here is something worth sitting with this Mother’s Day: three fairy godmothers voluntarily gave up their magic, moved into a cottage in the woods, and spent sixteen years living as ordinary women, no spells, no wings, no pixie dust, just to raise and protect a little girl who was not theirs. Flora, Fauna and Merryweather burned down their entire supernatural identity for Aurora’s safety, and they did it without being asked twice. They bickered constantly about the cake and the dress, yes. But they also showed up every single day for sixteen years. That is the longest and most quietly heroic act of motherhood in the Disney animated canon, and it almost never gets mentioned. ### Coral — *Finding Nemo* (2003) Coral appears for less than three minutes. She does not get a character arc. She does not get a name in the opening credits. And yet she is the reason *Finding Nemo* exists, not just as a plot device, but as the emotional foundation of everything Marlin does across the entire film. Her absence shapes the whole story. That is a remarkable amount of narrative weight to carry in under three minutes, and it is worth acknowledging every time. ### Mother Gothel — *Tangled* (2010) ![Kathryn Hahn Is Mother Gothel in Disney's Live-Action Tangled](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Kathryn-Hahn-Tangled-Mother-Gothel-1-1600x900.jpg)Kathryn Hahn Is Mother Gothel in Disney’s Live-Action TangledNot every Disney mom deserves a celebration, but one deserves to be named. Mother Gothel belongs on this list because she is the most important conversation Disney has ever started about what toxic motherhood actually looks like. Gothel does not lock Rapunzel in a tower with chains and threats. She does it with “I’m just trying to protect you” and “you wouldn’t survive out there without me” and a song called “Mother Knows Best” that is so uncomfortably familiar it makes adults in the audience go quiet in a way that has nothing to do with Rapunzel. Gothel never loved Rapunzel. She loved what Rapunzel’s hair could do for her. But she was skilled enough at performing love that Rapunzel spent eighteen years unable to tell the difference. That is not a fairy tale villain. That is a real dynamic that real people recognize, and Disney put it on screen for children in a way that is genuinely brave. She earns her place here not as a role model, but as a reminder. ### Our Take Disney has a complicated reputation when it comes to mothers, and the studio has spent decades earning some of that criticism. But this list is proof that when Disney gets it right, it really gets it right. The moms here are not perfect. They are stubborn and scared and sometimes wrong. Some never got the child they so clearly deserved. What they all share is a willingness to show up, in whatever form that takes, biological or chosen, celebrated or quietly heartbreaking. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Cinemark’s Masters of the Universe collectibles feature a Castle Grayskull popcorn bucket with a built-in drink holder tower, a full-face Skeletor sculpted tumbler with red glowing eyes, a He-Man figure cup, a Sword of Power drink container that unscrews in three sections and uses the hilt as a straw, chibi-style Skeletor and Beast Man plush toys, and a Skeletor Bust Popcorn Bucket. Correction on the Castle Grayskull pocpoprn bucket tumbler. It is technically a 3-1 like H.E.R.B.I.E from the Fantastic Four. Castle Grayskull is a Popcorn Bucket, Drink Holder, and Candy Holder. *Updated May 8, 2026*: [AMC, Cinemark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/08/masters-of-the-universe-popcorn-buckets-2026-every-theater-amc-regal-marcus-cinemark/ "Masters of the Universe Popcorn Buckets and Collectibles 2026: Every Item at Every Theater Chain"), and other theaters have made them all official. [Regal will have the Skeletor’s](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/08/masters-of-the-universe-regal-popcorn-skeletor-led-throne-castle-grayskull-2026/ "Regal Just Revealed a Light-Up Skeletor Throne Popcorn Bucket and a Castle Grayskull for Masters of the Universe") Throne. For those looking for Battle Cat popcorn bucket info, Epic and Harkins have both announced it coming. Epic has it prices at $52.00 [![By the Power of Grayskull: The Masters of the Universe Popcorn Bucket Is a Castle and the Sword of Power Is a Drink Container](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/By-the-Power-of-Grayskull_-The-Masters-of-the-Universe-Popcorn-Bucket-Is-a-Castle-and-the-Sword-of-P-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/By-the-Power-of-Grayskull_-The-Masters-of-the-Universe-Popcorn-Bucket-Is-a-Castle-and-the-Sword-of-P.jpg)For our complete guide to every film releasing in 2026 with theater merchandise, visit the [Fantasy Land News Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) and read on for every Masters of the Universe Cinemark item explained in full. ### Masters of the Universe Castle Grayskull Popcorn Bucket [![Castle Grayskull Popcorn Bucket and Drink Holder](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Masters-of-the-Universe-Castle-Grayskull-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Masters-of-the-Universe-Castle-Grayskull-Popcorn-Bucket.jpg)The **Castle Grayskull popcorn bucket** is the centerpiece of Cinemark’s Masters of the Universe lineup and one of the most detailed theatrical collectibles of the year. The bucket is a full sculpt of the iconic skull-faced fortress rendered in the classic grey and brown castle colorway, with battlements, towers, and the Grayskull skull face covering the front facade in three-dimensional detail. What makes this one genuinely special is the dual functionality. Popcorn fills the main Castle Grayskull body, while one of the side towers functions as a dedicated drink compartment — making this a complete all-in-one concession piece that holds both your popcorn and your drink simultaneously. The level of sculpt detail on the skull face and castle structure is impressive for a theatrical collectible and makes this one a display-worthy piece long after the film leaves theaters. **Expected price? We think it will be just over $50.00** ### Sword of Power Drink Container [![Skeletor Bust Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot_2026-04-14-13-29-12-061_com.twitter.android-edit-767x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot_2026-04-14-13-29-12-061_com.twitter.android-edit.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/671229106_1385532760277398_938209768483820668_n-1-675x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/671229106_1385532760277398_938209768483820668_n-1.jpg)The **Sword of Power drink container** is the most inventive piece in the Cinemark Masters of the Universe lineup and one of the most creative theatrical drink vessels revealed for any 2026 film. The full sword prop is designed to unscrew into three separate sections. The middle section of the blade functions as the drink container, while the ornate hilt serves as the straw. When fully assembled, it reads as a complete, display-ready replica of He-Man’s Power Sword, and it also holds your drink. This could be **priced around $30**, and possibly more with how large it is. ### Skeletor Bust Popcorn Bucket The skull face, red glowing eyes, and purple hood are all rendered in three-dimensional detail. It looks like the recent horror busts Cinemark is well-known for. These usually hold 75 oz. of popcorn and cost $32.95. In the images below, you can see this sitting on the shelf behind the cups. ### Skeletor Tumbler & He-Man Figure Cup ![Skeletor Tumbler He-Man Figure Cup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Skeletor-Tumbler-He-Man-Figure-Cup-1600x900.jpg)The **Skeletor face tumbler**. The skull face, red glowing eyes, and purple hood are all rendered in three-dimensional detail, wrapping the front of the cup in a character portrait that reads as a genuine collectible figure rather than a branded cup. Comes with a black lid and straw. Skeletor is played by Jared Leto in the 2026 film, and the sculpt captures the classic animated Skeletor design rather than a film-specific likeness. Expected to be priced around $17.99 The **He-Man figure cup** features a fully articulated He-Man figure sculpted onto the dome lid of a blue translucent cup, with He-Man’s likeness also embossed through the cup body itself — the hero raising the Power Sword against an embossed rocky landscape visible through the translucent blue walls. The figure on top stands free of the lid and is detailed enough to function as a standalone display piece. The blue translucent design is a clean and distinctive execution that stands apart from the darker tones of the Skeletor and Castle Grayskull pieces. Battle Cat Popcorn Bucket – $52 Coming to EPIC Theatres and available for pre-order, when you purchase a ticket and pick it up in the theater. Harkins and other major theater chains like AMC, Regal should also have it. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1000050525.webp)## Skeletor, Beast Man, Battle Cat, and more Plush ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/670265009_1385532773610730_7127787840767424427_n-675x900.jpg)The lineup also includes chibi-style **Skeletor and more plush toys**, both rendered as compact seated figures. Skeletor appears in his classic purple hood, grey armor, and skull face with small red eyes. These are in the soft rounded chibi style that has become standard for theatrical character plush, priced around $12 each. These are available alongside the rest of the Masters of the Universe merchandise at Cinemark locations. ## Popcorn Tins, Cups, and the Full Collection The Castle Grayskull bucket, Sword of Power drink container, Skeletor tumbler, He-Man cup, and plush are the headline pieces, but Cinemark’s full Masters of the Universe lineup will also include standard popcorn tins and souvenir cups to complete the collection at multiple price points. These fill out the concession stand for guests who want a Masters of the Universe keepsake at a lower entry price than the sculpted pieces. Pricing for the tins and cups has not yet been confirmed, but typically runs in the $10 to $20 range for comparable Cinemark releases. Fantasy Land News will update this article as official pricing and the complete lineup are confirmed ahead of the June 5 opening. ### Skeleton Throne Room, and Battle Cat Popcorn Buckets We are working on these now, they may not be coming to Cinemark and instead heading to AMC or Regal. For now, here are a couple images of them. They are by far some of the best themed buckets for Masters of the Universe. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1000049480-918x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1000049484-900x900.jpg)## About the Masters of the Universe Movie ![First Trailer for 'Masters of the Universe' in Theaters June 5](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/trailer-for-the-Masters-of-the-Universe.jpg)First Trailer for ‘Masters of the Universe’ in Theaters June 5Masters of the Universe opens exclusively in theaters on June 5, 2026, from Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films. The film was prominently featured at CinemaCon 2026, where Cinemark unveiled its full collectible lineup to theater operators and press. Directed by Travis Knight, who previously directed Bumblebee and Kubo and the Two Strings, the film stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam and He-Man, Camila Mendes as Teela, Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms, Jared Leto as Skeletor, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, James Purefoy as King Randor, Morena Baccarin as the Sorceress, and Kristen Wiig voicing Roboto. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson — the world’s strongest man — plays Goat Man. The story follows Prince Adam, who crash-landed on Earth as a ten-year-old and spent fifteen years unaware of his royal heritage on Eternia. When he finally tracks down the Sword of Power, it transports him back across the universe to a planet in ruins under Skeletor’s tyrannical rule. Principal photography took place in London from January through June 2025, with Queen guitarist Brian May contributing to the soundtrack alongside composer Daniel Pemberton. ## Our Take The Masters of the Universe Cinemark lineup is awesome-looking and adults from the 80s will be collecting these as they did with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Luma LED buckets. The Castle Grayskull all-in-one popcorn and drink bucket is clever engineering done right, reminding us of HERBIE, which also held candy. But the Sword of Power drink container is the real story here — a three-part unscrewing sword that holds your drink using the hilt as a straw is exactly the kind of concept that separates a great collectible from a good one. This is a must-buy lineup for any Masters of the Universe fan and a strong addition to any movie theater collectible collection, regardless of franchise loyalty. For the complete chain-by-chain Masters of the Universe collectible lineup as additional theaters confirm their own merchandise, and for every other major film collectible releasing in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm) for updates as additional chain lineups are confirmed closer to June 5. ## By the Power of Grayskull: The Masters of the Universe Popcorn Bucket Is a Castle and the Sword of Power Is a Drink Container > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXH2A_iD6s1/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DXHz7u6j0dT/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=By%20the%20Power%20of%20Grayskull%3A%20The%20Masters%20of%20the%20Universe%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20Is%20a%20Castle%20and%20the%20Sword%20of%20Power%20Is%20a%20Drink%20Container&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=By%20the%20Power%20of%20Grayskull%3A%20The%20Masters%20of%20the%20Universe%20Popcorn%20Bucket%20Is%20a%20Castle%20and%20the%20Sword%20of%20Power%20Is%20a%20Drink%20Container "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The Battle Cat Popcorn Tub is $54.21, the Stairs Popcorn Tub is $62.15, and both character topper cups are $20.09 each.** Epic is also the first US chain to officially confirm Battle Cat availability and pricing. Here is the full lineup and how to pre-order. Now you just either need to live in Florida, or make friends with a Florida Man! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Epic-Theatres-Just-Dropped-Masters-of-the-Universe-Prices-and-You-Can-Pre-Order-the-Battle-Cat-Right-1600x900.jpg)## Epic Theatres Masters of the Universe Collectibles and Prices The **Masters of the Universe Battle Cat Popcorn Tub** is priced at **$54.21** — the first confirmed US retail price for Battle Cat. The sculpted three-dimensional figure holds popcorn in the saddle on Battle Cat’s back. The **Masters of the Universe Stairs Popcorn Tub** — the Skeletor throne and staircase diorama container — is priced at **$62.15**. The **Masters of the Universe Cup with He-Man Topper** is **$20.09,** and the Masters of the Universe Cup with Skeletor Topper is also $20.09. Epic’s full lineup also includes lenticular cups, a Castle Grayskull container, a Power Sword, a character plush, a Skeletor t-shirt, a Masters of the Universe hat, a fleece blanket, and Funko-style figures — making it one of the most expansive single-chain merchandise rollouts for this film. ## How to Pre-Order Epic Theatres Masters of the Universe Collectibles Pre-ordering at Epic requires a ticket purchase first. Visit [epictheatres.com](https://www.epictheatres.com/movies/210784-masters-of-the-universe/), select your theater and seats, and purchase a ticket for Masters of the Universe. Once your ticket order is complete, Epic will present the available Masters of the Universe collectibles for add-on purchase. Order what you want at that point and collect your food and beverages when you scan your barcode at the cinema on your visit. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-08-134350.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-08-170133.png)## How Epic’s Pricing Compares The $54.21 Battle Cat price at Epic is way lower than we expected! We will update our [full Masters of the Universe collectibles roundup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/08/masters-of-the-universe-popcorn-buckets-2026-every-theater-amc-regal-marcus-cinemark/) as additional chain pricing is confirmed. ![Green toy dragon with pink armor and a saddle, standing on all fours with orange stripes on its body.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/8b71rUtw-2.webp)## Our Take Epic Theatres just made a smart move. Online pre-ordering for theatrical collectibles removes the opening-day anxiety of “will it sell out before I get to the concession stand,” and that alone is worth something. The Battle Cat price at $54.21 is the number everyone was waiting on for US chains, and it lands at a much more comfortable spot than the international figure suggested. If you are near an Epic location, the pre-order option and confirmed pricing make this an easy decision. Check our [complete movie theater popcorn bucket hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) for the full 2026 theatrical collectible landscape. Trust us, we got our preorder in the moment we found this! ## Epic Theatres Just Dropped Masters of the Universe Prices and You Can Pre-Order the Battle Cat Right Now Masters of the Universe opens only in theaters June 5, 2026. Pre-order now at [epictheatres.com](https://www.epictheatres.com/movies/210784-masters-of-the-universe/). 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The Skeletor LED Throne is a Regal exclusive. Tickets are on sale now.** What started as a few social media leaks is now fully official. Regal is going bigger on Masters of the Universe than most fans anticipated, with a lineup that runs from a light-up diorama collectible all the way to a Skeletor skull cup and a themed cocktail. Here is every item confirmed directly from Regal. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/masters-of-the-universe-collectible-popcorn-container-1352x900.webp)## Skeletor’s LED Throne Collectible Container — Regal Exclusive The Skeletor LED Throne is the anchor of the entire Regal lineup and it is a Regal exclusive — you cannot get this one anywhere else. EPIC Theatres just released their collection and will also be selling this! Skeletor sits atop his cobra-flanked throne with He-Man on the stone staircase below, and the fire effects along the stairs light up via LED. The container comes filled with a large popcorn. If you are buying one item from this lineup, this is the one. ## Castle Grayskull Collectible Container ![Castle Grayskull Collectible Container](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/masters-of-the-universe-collectible-container-1352x900.webp)The Castle Grayskull Collectible Container brings the most iconic location in Masters of the Universe lore to the concession stand. The sculpted fortress — skull face, jaw gate, twin towers — holds your snacks during the film and earns a permanent spot on the shelf after. It comes with a large beverage and is available at participating Regal locations while supplies last. ## Masters of the Universe Collectible Combo ![Masters of the Universe Collectible Combo](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/masters-of-the-universe-colectible-combo-1352x900.webp)Regal’s Collectible Combo bundles the experience for fans who want to go all in. Full combo details are being confirmed and this article will be updated as Regal finalizes the item specifics. Check back shortly or visit [Regal’s Masters of the Universe page](https://www.regmovies.com/movies/masters-of-the-universe-ho00010965) for the latest. ## The Power Sword Collectible Drink Vessel ![The Power Sword Collectible Drink Vessel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/masters-of-the-universe-collectible-drink-vessel-1352x900.webp)With this one, you have the power. The Power Sword Drink Vessel is shaped like He-Man’s legendary blade and comes with a large beverage. It is the most understated item in the Regal lineup but also the most iconic prop in the franchise — and as a functional drink vessel it is a clean pickup alongside your Throne or Grayskull purchase. ## Skeletor Grippr Cup ![Skeletor Grippr Cup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/masters-of-the-universe-collectible-cups-1352x900.webp)The Skeletor Grippr Cup is sculpted around Skeletor’s skull head — hooded, full detail, exactly what you are picturing — and comes filled with the drink of your choice. Available at Regal starting June 5 while supplies last. ## Masters of the Universe Cocktail ![Masters of the Universe Cocktail](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/masters-of-the-universe-bar-promo-1352x900.webp)For the 21-and-over crowd, Regal is serving a Masters of the Universe themed Grey Goose cocktail called the Power of Grey Skull. It is described as a step into Eternia, one sip at a time. Must be 21 or older. Please drink responsibly. ## 1,000 Bonus Regal Crown Club Credits — Today Only ![1,000 Bonus Regal Crown Club Credits — Today Only](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/masters-of-the-universe-1000-ec-1352x900.webp)This one is time-sensitive. Purchase your Masters of the Universe tickets at Regal today — May 8 — and you will receive 1,000 extra Regal Crown Club credits. That offer is today only, so if you were already planning to go, buy the tickets now. Get tickets directly at [regmovies.com](https://www.regmovies.com/movies/masters-of-the-universe-ho00010965). ## How the Regal Lineup Fits the Full Masters of the Universe Theatrical Run Regal has the most expansive single-chain collectible lineup for this film, but other chains have their own items. Cinemark’s lineup — revealed back in April — includes a He-Man metal tin bucket, a Skeletor metal tin bucket, and a He-Man versus Skeletor cup with straw. You can read the full Cinemark breakdown in our [original Masters of the Universe popcorn coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/masters-of-the-universe-cinemark-popcorn-bucket-he-man-2026/). Additional chain collectibles are expected, and Fantasy Land News will have full coverage as they are confirmed. For every theatrical collectible released in 2026, visit our [complete movie theater popcorn bucket hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ## Our Take Six collectibles, a themed cocktail, and bonus credits on ticket sale day — Regal is treating Masters of the Universe like a tentpole event, and the lineup justifies it. The Skeletor LED Throne is the easy first pick. It is a Regal exclusive, it lights up, and it is the kind of diorama piece that looks intentional on a shelf rather than like something you impulse-bought at the concession stand. Castle Grayskull is the move if you want the second piece — those two items together tell the whole story. The Power Sword and Grippr Cup are strong add-ons if you are going deep. And if you are a Regal Crown Club member and have not bought tickets yet, do it today for the 1,000 free credits. Masters of the Universe opens only in theaters June 5, 2026. Get tickets now at [regmovies.com](https://www.regmovies.com/movies/masters-of-the-universe-ho00010965). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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[AMC Shop](https://amctheatresshop.com/collections/popcorn-buckets/products/billie-eilish-hit-me-hard-and-soft-130-oz-popcorn-bucket) is now selling it online – Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Popcorn Tin Price is $16.95, plus shipping. [![Regal Drops Billie Eilish Popcorn Tin and Tumbler for Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D Early Access](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Regal-Drops-Billie-Eilish-Popcorn-Tin-and-Tumbler-for-Hit-Me-Hard-and-Soft_-The-Tour-Live-in-3D-Earl-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Regal-Drops-Billie-Eilish-Popcorn-Tin-and-Tumbler-for-Hit-Me-Hard-and-Soft_-The-Tour-Live-in-3D-Earl.jpg)Concert films have become one of the most reliable drivers of theater collectibles, and Billie Eilish is one of the biggest names to ever bring a tour to the big screen. The pairing of Eilish with director James Cameron, both Academy Award winners, makes this a genuine event release. Regal is treating it like one, with two well-designed collectibles that fans are going to want before the house lights go down. Captured during her sold-out world tour, the film is co-directed by Academy Award winners James Cameron and Billie Eilish herself, presented in immersive 3D. Early Access screenings are set for Wednesday, April 29 at select theaters nationwide, with the wide theatrical release on May 8, 2026. ## The Billie Eilish Collectible 130oz Popcorn Tin The collectible is a 130oz popcorn tin, available at participating Regal locations while supplies last. The bucket is hexagonal and features a deep black background on some panels with imagery of Billie Eilish performing. Pricing is expected to run around $13, right in line with what we saw from [the Twenty One Pilots 170oz collectible tin at Cinemark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/twenty-one-pilots-fans-grab-this-exclusive-170oz-popcorn-bucket-at-cinemark) earlier this year. This is available at Regal, AMC, and Cinemark. ## The Regal Collectible 24oz Tumbler The second item is a collectible 24-oz tumbler with a lid and straw. One leans into warmer fire-lit imagery from the concert stage, while the other features a cooler blue-toned look with Eilish performing before a massive crowd. Pricing is expected to land between $17 and $20 at participating Regal locations while supplies last, which means early arrival on April 29 is the move if you want your pick-up. This has only been shown by Regal so far. Regal officially announced the collectibles on social media, posting: “Check out our collectibles for @billieeilish’s HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D) coming to Regal May 8! Tickets go on sale this THURSDAY! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The film is currently untitled. ![Don't Look Back in Anger: The Oasis Reunion Documentary Is Coming to IMAX on September 11 and Disney+ Later This Year](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dont-Look-Back-in-Anger_-The-Oasis-Reunion-Documentary-Is-Coming-to-IMAX-on-September-11-and-Disney-1600x900.jpg)The documentary charts the Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour, capturing the full scope of one of the most anticipated rock comebacks of all time. Created by BAFTA and Oscar-nominated writer and producer Steven Knight, the man behind Peaky Blinders, and directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, the film features rehearsal footage, backstage and onstage access, and the first joint interviews with Noel and Liam Gallagher in more than 25 years. That last detail alone makes this required viewing for any Oasis fan. The film does not just follow the band. It follows the fans whose lives the music has shaped across generations, and it frames the reunion as something larger than a tour — a cultural moment that cut through a divided world with the particular force that only Oasis songs seem able to manage. Knight put it plainly in a statement today, saying he wanted to tell the story of how music and songwriting can unite generations, cultures, and countries and in a time of division give people some reason to hope. Cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos, whose credits include Belfast and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, leads the technical team alongside Oscar-winning sound mixers James Mather and Tarn Willers. The film is a magna studios production presented by Sony Music Vision in association with Sony Music Entertainment UK. Further details including cinema listings will be announced soon. September 11 is the date to mark. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The Disney Springs location will be the largest Level99 venue in the country at more than 45,000 square feet, with Detroit-style pizza, wagyu burgers, handcrafted cocktails, and rotating beers on tap made from scratch daily. An exact opening date is coming in the next few weeks. ![Level99 Disney Springs Confirms Summer 2026 Opening and 150 Job Openings at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Level99-Disney-Springs-Confirms-Summer-2026-Opening-and-150-Job-Openings-at-Walt-Disney-World-1600x900.jpg)Level99 Disney Springs Confirms Summer 2026 Opening and 150 Job Openings at Walt Disney WorldWe covered the full Level99 announcement including the job openings and first look at the two-story bar rendering in [our Level99 Disney Springs article here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/level99-disney-springs-opening-summer-2026/). ## Gideon’s Bakehouse Is Opening Six Ravens — A Savory Concept at The Landing ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-WDW-Disney-Springs-Summer-9-1350x1080-1-1125x900.jpg)This is the one that caught our attention. Gideon’s Bakehouse, the fan-favorite local bakery that has become one of the most talked-about stops at Disney Springs, is introducing an entirely new concept this summer called Six Ravens. It will open at The Landing, and the focus is savory rather than sweet. The signature item is something called a Coffyn: a house-made yeast roll stuffed with savory fillings, inspired by Medieval European pastry cases. The name comes from the original “coffyns” that were designed to preserve hearty meals for long pilgrimages. At Disney Springs, they are grab-and-go. Pair them with smashed potatoes and dips including sweet heat and homemade honey mustard. Six Ravens will also carry local beers crafted in partnership with Orlando favorites Sideward Brewing and The Ravenous Pig. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-WDW-Disney-Springs-Summer-8-725x1080-1-604x900.png)Gideon’s has built one of the most loyal followings of any Disney Springs vendor, with lines that regularly stretch out the door for their cookies and slices. A savory spinoff is a significant expansion and one that fills a real gap for guests who want something from the Gideon’s team that is not dessert. We will have more details on Six Ravens as the opening approaches. ## DescenDANCE Party and Camp Rock Jam at the AdventHealth Waterside Stage On select nights this summer, the AdventHealth Waterside Stage at Disney Springs will host high-energy outdoor dance parties tied to two new Disney+ original films: Descendants: Wicked Wonderland and Camp Rock 3. Both events are part of [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/), Walt Disney World’s family summer season running May 26 through September 8, and give families a reason to extend their evenings at Disney Springs beyond shopping and dining. Both Descendants and Camp Rock have deep fan bases that skew toward families with tweens and teens, which makes the outdoor stage format a strong fit. No ticket required for Disney Springs access, though specific event dates have not been announced yet. See everything confirmed for [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 in our complete guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-WDW-Disney-Springs-Summer-1-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)## What Else Is Happening at Disney Springs This Summer Disney also noted that CrazyShake has a couple of weeks left, and hinted at new storefronts opening soon without naming them. Disney Springs regularly refreshes its tenant mix, and this summer’s additions make it worth a dedicated visit even for guests who have not made it a priority in recent years. Our Take: Six Ravens is the news here. Level99 we knew about, the dance parties are fun programming, but a savory concept from Gideon’s is something Disney Springs fans have not had before. If the Coffyn is half as good as the cookies, the line is going to be just as long. We will be there early. Stay with Fantasy Land News for all [Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/disney-springs/) and Walt Disney World coverage. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Springs, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Disney Springs, Disney World Summer 2026, LEVEL99, Six Ravens Disney Springs --- ### [Hope Valley 1874 Delivers a Pioneer Prequel Worth Watching](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/hope-valley-1874-delivers-a-pioneer-prequel-worth-watching/) **Published:** May 7, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** Hope Valley 1874 Delivers a Pioneer Prequel Worth Watching. Before the Heart called, they settled the area with cattle and panning for gold, building a boardinghouse, and running a trading post. Season One of Hope Valley 1874 wrapped up today on Hallmark+, and we have thoughts. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hope-Valley-1874-Delivers-a-Pioneer-Prequel-Worth-Watching-1600x900.jpg)We spent the last 8 episodes getting to know the folks that settled the area that becomes Coal Valley, then later Hope Valley. In 1874, Rebecca Clarke travels with her 11-year-old daughter to the Canadian frontier in search of a new life. When she realizes the boardinghouse she purchased is not as advertised, she has no choice but to accept help from local rancher Tom Moore. Bethany Joy Lenz and **[Benjamin Ayres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/hallmark-star-benjamin-ayres-talked-to-us-about-hope-valley-1874/ "Hallmark Star Benjamin Ayres Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874")** lead the cast as Rebecca Clarke and Tom Moore. The rest of the cast is rich and full of vibrant and compelling characters. We got the opportunity to interview quite a few of the cast, and we are here to tell you that these actors love what they are growing with this story. Every actor in this show deftly and masterfully tells their stories. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hv86.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hv84.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hv83.webp)Rebecca, we find out, is running from her late husband’s family. She takes a chance on herself and comes west to start a boardinghouse and give her daughter, Sarah, a beautiful life. The boardinghouse isn’t quite what she expects when she arrives, and through the people she meets in the settlement, it comes together. Rebecca becomes invaluable to the community. She starts a mess tent to feed the prospectors and employs a young couple, Lars and Rachel Yost, played by **[Grayson Gurnsey](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/25/grayson-gurnsey-hope-valley-1874-interview/ "Grayson Gurnsey Talked to Us About Lars Yost and Hope Valley 1874")** and **[Matreya Scarrwener](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/04/matreya-scarrwener-hope-valley-1874-interview/ "Matreya Scarrwener Talked to Us About Rachel Yost and Hope Valley 1874")**, to run the mess tent and help with the boardinghouse. She helps deliver the Yost’s baby, Ned. Rebecca sets Nash McCabe’s broken leg and teaches his wife, Peggy, to read. They are played by **[Brad Abramenko](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/07/brad-abramenko-hope-valley-1874-interview/ "Hallmark Star Brad Abramenko Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874")** and **[Chelsea Hobbs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/chelsea-hobbs-hope-valley-1874-interview/ "Hallmark Star Chelsea Hobbs Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874")**. Tom Moore is a gruff and rugged rancher who doesn’t want the prospectors interrupting his land and cattle. He initially doesn’t want Rebecca to make the prospectors comfortable, but their friendship softens his stance. He sees how hard she’s working and trying to make a better life for Sarah. Rebecca eventually confides in Tom that her late husband’s family is wealthy and wants to take Sarah from her. Hattie, played by Jill Hennessy, is the woman who runs the trading post. She seems to be a woman in charge. Her daughter, Olivia, played by **[Roan Curtis](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FnvKZMZRU8 "Roan Curtis")**, is a beautiful artist. Olivia finds herself at a crossroads. She gets accepted to an art school in Toronto and finds herself torn between two men, woodworker and ranchhand, Clayton, played by **[Jedidiah Goodacre](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/18/jedidiah-goodacre-hope-valley-1874-interview/ "Hallmark Star Jedidiah Goodacre Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874")**, and newly appointed Mountie, Alexander, played by Lachlan Quarmby. When Olivia tells the men about her offer to go to Toronto, each has a very different reaction. Will she choose Clayton and stay in town, or follow her dreams like Alexander tells her to do? ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hv2.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hv1.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hv85.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hv82.webp)The season ends on a cliffhanger with Olivia needing to make a decision and the Mounties coming to arrest Rebecca for theft. Suspicious boarder at the boardinghouse, Mr. Marshall, is up to no good, or so Rebecca thought. Turns out he’s looking for coal. We all know what happens with the coal mines in the near future. Tom was supposed to buy a nearby rancher’s land, but pulls out when he spends his money to rescue the ring that was stolen from Rebecca. That land is, in turn, bought by Archie Doyle, who is constantly at odds with Tom. Thankfully, Hallmark announced yesterday that the series has been picked up for a second season coming in 2027. Hope Valley 1874 feels fresh and a little gritier that When Calls The Heart is now. The first few seasons of When Calls The Heart had that grit when dealing with the loss of the coal miners and the town rebuilding. Benjamin Ayres brings an air of rugged cowboy. He even noticeably has a deeper voice as Tom. Bethany Joy Lenz not only brought all the heart to Rebecca, but she also wrote and sang the theme song. These are people who care deeply about the story they are telling. The show was created, produced, and written by Alfonso Moreno, who also worked on When Calls The Heart and the spinoff When Hope Calls. The writing feels like it’s new stories and not the same old same old. The drama is intriguing. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hv.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hv81.webp)The little easter eggs that the writers have given to the audience are enough to keep the Hearties happy, like the birth of little Ned Yost. Ned Yost, as an adult, is the beloved Hope Valley Mercantile owner. The discovery of the coal. The boardinghouse that becomes the saloon. The story is new and standalone enough that if you aren’t a Heartie, you can follow it and enjoy it. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Mom’s The Bride debuted today with the first two episodes, and we are here for all the love. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hallmark-Debuts-Moms-The-Bride-Starring-Erin-Cahill-1600x900.jpg)Hallmark movie darling Erin Cahill hosts the show, and it’s all about moms and their daughters. In Mom’s the Bride, each episode follows an adult woman who is planning her mother’s dream wedding, with help from Erin Cahill and Hallmark. Flipping the script on the traditional “mother of the bride” role, the series honors the reciprocal love and support that can make the mother-daughter bond so profound. Viewers will follow the road to the altar from planning, to cake tastings, to dress fittings, and the big day. Every ceremony is a love letter from a daughter to her mother. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mom1a.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mom1b.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mom1c.webp)In the first two episodes, we were treated to a Christmas wedding and a country-themed wedding. It has all the romance and tender moments you can expect from a Hallmark-produced show. Erin seems to truly care about helping these daughters give their moms the wedding of their dreams. At the Christmas wedding, it magically “snowed” and, of course, Santa himself showed up. At the country wedding, Hallmark star Wes Brown showed up to help the daughter serenade her mom and new stepdad. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mom2c.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mom2b.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mom2a.webp)You can tell that Erin brings so much heart and so much of herself to this. We look forward to more of Mom’s The Bride. The show reminds me of the other Hallmark+ reality shows. Celebrations with Lacey Chabert has all the same heart. We saw the same heart and love for what they were doing from Ashley Williams ‘ Small Town Setup and Luke MacFarlane’s Home is Where the Heart Is. We were hoping for more of these shows, but nothing came of them coming back. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET at [d23.com](https://d23.com/d23-event/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu/) and are $15 plus a $3 processing fee per ticket. ![D23 Gold Member Tickets for The Mandalorian and Grogu Advance Screening Go on Sale May 8th](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CR5626_MandalorianGrogu-Advanced-Screening_Marketing_Iris_1180x664.jpg)The Orlando screening is at 7 p.m. local time at AMC Disney Springs 24, 1500 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL. The Glendale screening is at 6:30 p.m. local time at AMC Americana at Brand 18, 322 Americana Way, Glendale, CA. Each ticket includes one complimentary regular popcorn voucher and one complimentary fountain drink voucher. D23 Gold Members may purchase a ticket for themselves and up to one guest. Tickets are non-transferable, and quantities are limited on a first-come, first-served basis. All attendees must present a valid D23 membership card, a matching ticket, and a government-issued ID at check-in. A ticketed parent or legal guardian must accompany guests under 18. The Mandalorian and Grogu are directed by Jon Favreau and star Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White. The film follows Din Djarin and Grogu as the New Republic enlists their help across the galaxy. It is rated PG-13 and opens exclusively in theaters on May 22. If you are a D23 Gold Member in the Orlando or Los Angeles area, set a reminder for tomorrow morning. These will go fast. Get tickets at [d23.com](https://d23.com/d23-event/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu/). And while you are getting ready for the film, check out our full guide to [every Mandalorian and Grogu popcorn bucket available at theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-tickets/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The documentary features Miranda himself alongside Busta Rhymes, Nas, Questlove, Black Thought, Angie Martinez, Common, Dessa, Residente, and more. That is not a bonus feature. That is its own event. The full Collector’s Edition includes the filmed Broadway production in 4K with Dolby Vision picture and Dolby Atmos audio, a sing-along version, the Reuniting the Revolution featurette, and the documentary. Physical collectors also get a fabric poster, a set of collectible art cards, and a booklet of Alexander Hamilton lyrics and sheet music for piano. The film was shot at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway in June 2016 with the original cast, capturing the production in a way that puts you inside the theater rather than watching it from a distance. In 4K with Dolby Vision and Atmos, that experience is going to hit differently. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/XXXXXXXX_Exploded-Beauty-Shot_HAMILTON-1600x900.png)Our Take: We are not throwing away our shot on this one. Hamilton holds a special place at Fantasy Land News. We have seen it on Broadway, we throw a July 4th picnic every year with Hamilton-themed food and drinks, and if you have ever been in a car with us on the way to a media event, you already know that The Room Where It Happens is mandatory pre-arrival listening. The *Spark into a Flame* documentary alone would be enough to sell us on this release. The fact that it comes with a fabric poster and sheet music is almost too much. June 16 cannot get here fast enough. Stay with Fantasy Land News for all Disney and entertainment news. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The beloved EPCOT attraction is getting a new film and a new destination. Instead of gliding over international landscapes, guests will take a simulated flight across the United States, from coast to coast, taking in the country’s natural beauty and iconic cityscapes. Disney is framing the new experience as a limited-time journey tied directly to America’s 250th birthday celebration. ![The Clock Is Ticking to Ride Soarin' Around the World One Last Time](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Soarin-Around-the-World-Last-Day-Is-May-12-—-Soarin-Across-America-Opens-May-26-at-EPCOT-1600x900.jpg)The attraction keeps everything that makes Soarin’ special — the 180-degree, 80-foot IMAX digital projection dome, the graceful motion, the scents, and the sweeping orchestral score — but swaps the global route for an all-American one. Disney describes it as an airborne adventure that honors the heart and spirit of the nation, with the same multi-sensory experience guests have come to love since the attraction first opened. Height requirement remains 40 inches (102 cm), and the experience is located in World Nature at EPCOT, the same neighborhood Soarin’ has always called home. **Opening Day Hours and Early Entry** Soarin’ Across America officially opens Tuesday, May 26, 2026. On opening day, guests with Early Theme Park Entry access can board starting at 8:30 AM, with regular park hours running from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. If you are planning to be there for opening day, Early Entry is worth using — Soarin’ draws some of the park’s longest standby waits, and getting in before the general crowd opens up can make a real difference. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Soarin-Across-America-Attraction-Poster-810x1080-1-675x900.png)**Our Take** Soarin’ Around the World has been a genuine crowd-pleaser since it replaced the original California-themed film, and saying goodbye to it will sting a little for fans who grew up with the global version. That said, tying a new American film to the country’s 250th anniversary is a smart creative choice — it gives the update real meaning rather than feeling like a change for its own sake. The fact that Disney kept the scents, the score, and the motion intact is a good sign that what makes Soarin’ Soarin’ is not going anywhere. We will be riding both versions and will have a full report on what the new film delivers. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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One of the biggest highlights this year is the Freeform Premiere of “Wish” on June 6, airing after “The Princess and the Frog” and “Tangled” in a stacked Friday evening block. All times are listed in ET/PT. It is also worth noting the timing of Lilo & Stitch, which airs on June 13 and again on June 25 in the lead-up to and following the release of the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” — giving fans the perfect chance to revisit the 2002 animated original. If you want a deeper look at Lilo & Stitch at Disney Parks and on streaming, [check out our Entertainment coverage at Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/). Our only question is, how do you not have Lilo & Stitch on June 26th? [![Your Disney Movie Marathon Is Here with Freeform's 30 Days of Disney Schedule for June 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/689569204_1533391178143724_9185881073708479848_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/689569204_1533391178143724_9185881073708479848_n.jpg)## Freeform 30 Days of Disney — June 2026 Full Schedule Here is the complete night-by-night schedule for Freeform’s “30 Days of Disney” in June 2026. All times are ET/PT. **Sunday, June 1** 4:00 PM — Zootopia 6:30 PM — Monsters, Inc. *(Double Feature)* **Monday, June 2** 5:00 PM — Mulan (1998) 7:00 PM — Aladdin (1992) **Tuesday, June 3** 5:45 PM — The Incredibles *(Double Feature)* **Wednesday, June 4** 7:05 PM — The Little Mermaid (1989) 9:00 PM — The Lion King (1994) **Thursday, June 5** 4:25 PM — A Bug’s Life 6:30 PM — Finding Nemo *(Double Feature)* **Friday, June 6** 5:40 PM — The Princess and the Frog 7:45 PM — Tangled 9:50 PM — Wish *(Freeform Premiere)* **Saturday, June 7** 9:30 AM — Pirates of the Caribbean *(Marathon)* ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1180-x-600-091715_pirates-of-the-caribbean-fav-quotes.jpg)**Sunday, June 8** 6:25 PM — Wreck-It Ralph *(Double Feature)* **Monday, June 9** 3:30 PM — Cars *(Triple Feature)* **Tuesday, June 10** 6:30 PM — Frozen *(Double Feature)* **Wednesday, June 11** 5:25 PM — Haunted Mansion (2023) 8:00 PM — Jungle Cruise **Thursday, June 12** 4:20 PM — WALL-E 6:25 PM — Up 8:30 PM — Ratatouille **Friday, June 13** 4:50 PM — Lilo & Stitch (2002) 6:50 PM — Moana 9:20 PM — Coco ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1180w-600h_a-to-z-coco.jpg)**Saturday, June 14** 2:50 PM — Toy Story *(Marathon)* **Sunday, June 15** 3:05 PM — Avatar *(Double Feature)* **Monday, June 16** 5:00 PM — Beauty and the Beast (2017) 8:00 PM — Aladdin (2019) **Tuesday, June 17** 3:30 PM — Freaky Friday (2003) 5:30 PM — The Parent Trap (1998) **Wednesday, June 18** 5:15 PM — National Treasure *(Double Feature)* **Thursday, June 19** 8:00 PM — The Little Mermaid (2023) **Friday, June 20** 5:15 PM — Finding Nemo *(Double Feature)* **Saturday, June 21** 2:35 PM — Hercules 4:40 PM — The Incredibles *(Double Feature)* 10:00 PM — The Lion King (1994) **Sunday, June 22** 4:30 PM — Inside Out 6:30 PM — Elemental ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1180w-600h_051823_Elemental_Presser_01.jpg)**Monday, June 23** 8:55 PM — Up **Tuesday, June 24** 4:15 PM — Cruella **Wednesday, June 25** 5:00 PM — Lilo & Stitch (2002) 7:00 PM — Toy Story *(Double Feature)* **Thursday, June 26** 6:30 PM — Toy Story 3 *(Double Feature)* **Friday, June 27** 11:35 AM — Cars *(Triple Feature)* 7:20 PM — Monsters, Inc. *(Double Feature)* 11:55 PM — Onward **Saturday, June 28** 6:10 PM — Mulan (1998) 8:10 PM — Beauty and the Beast (1991) **Sunday, June 29** 5:50 PM — The Princess Diaries *(Double Feature)* 6:30 PM — Wish 8:35 PM — Moana ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1180w-600h_a-to-z-moana.jpg)## What to Watch for During Freeform 30 Days of Disney June 2026 A few things stand out in this year’s June lineup. The Freeform Premiere of “Wish” on June 6 is a big deal for fans who missed it in theaters — it lands in a Friday block that also includes “The Princess and the Frog” and “Tangled,” making it one of the strongest evenings of the month. The June 7 Pirates of the Caribbean marathon is the kind of all-day event that is easy to lose an entire Saturday to, and the June 14 Toy Story marathon lines up perfectly for a family day off from school. National Treasure getting a double feature on June 18 is always a crowd-pleaser, and it says a lot that Freeform keeps bringing it back year after year. The back half of June slows down a little on the mega-marathons but keeps delivering consistent double and triple feature nights through June 26 and 27, wrapping things up on June 29 with a final run of “Wish” and “Moana.” If you are planning to watch the new live-action Lilo & Stitch and want to experience the original first, June 13 gives you “Lilo & Stitch” (2002) followed by “Moana” and “Coco” — a genuinely great Friday night on the couch. ## Our Take This is a June 2026 lineup that feels like it was built for people who actually love Disney movies rather than just ticking boxes. The Freeform Premiere of “Wish” on a Friday night with “The Princess and the Frog” and “Tangled” leading into it is exactly the kind of event block the network does well. The Lilo & Stitch placement is smart given the live-action release, and the Cars triple feature showing up twice in June is either a coincidence or someone at Freeform really loves Radiator Springs. Either way, this month has enough variety to keep every kind of Disney fan happy from June 1 through June 29. Stay up to date with everything happening in Disney entertainment at [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/), and explore more in our [Entertainment coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It was a part-time weekend job. She had no way of knowing it would become a 35-year career that would eventually support 80,000 cast members behind the scenes through Workforce Management. She moved through roles across parks and resorts, built something lasting, and did it while raising two children on her own. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Matthew_Aiyana_Mickey_Disney-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Aiyana_Disneys_Port_Orleans_Resort-1600x900.jpg)For Connie, Disney became more than a workplace. It became a second home. And this Mother’s Day, that comes full circle most unexpectedly. Both of her children now work at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort. Her son Matthew is part of the food and beverage team, serving the beloved beignets that guests line up for while pursuing a passion for pastry and culinary arts. Her daughter Aiyana, inspired by watching her mom build something meaningful over decades, recently began her own Disney journey in recreation while studying business administration. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Matthew_Aiyanna_Family_Disney_Trip-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Matthew_Disneys_Port_Orleans_Resort-1600x900.jpg)Both are attending Valencia College through Disney Aspire, Disney’s educational program, balancing school and real-world experience the same way their mom balanced career and family for years. Cast members at [Walt Disney World](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/) average a 12-year tenure, and the company’s retention rate sits above 80 percent with attrition at a 20-year low. “Being able to watch them build their futures where my journey started means everything to me,” Connie says. ## Jenny Sweetman: From New Orleans Square to Three Daughters and Four Decades At Disneyland Resort, the Sweetman family story started in 1983 when Jenny Sweetman stepped into her first role as a hostess in New Orleans Square. Over the next four decades she built experience across nearly every corner of the resort, growing through leadership roles while raising three daughters. She never pushed them toward Disney. She simply showed them what it looked like to love what you do. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kellie-and-Jenny-Sweetman-675x900.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sweetman-Full-Family-Photo-675x900.jpg)Today all three daughters work at Disneyland Resort. Kellie leads in Custodial. Andie brings the magic to guests in Retail. Jessica tells cast stories in Communications. Three different departments, three different paths, one mom who made all of them look possible. The photo of Jenny and Jessica standing together in New Orleans Square, the very place where it all began, is one of those images that does not need a caption. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jessica_-Jenny_-Andie-and-Kellie-just-inside-the-gates-at-Disneyland-.jpg)## Our Take These stories remind us that the most powerful thing a working mom can do is simply show up with intention every day and let her kids watch. No grand speech required. Connie did not plan for her children to end up at Port Orleans. Jenny did not map out career paths for Kellie, Andie, and Jessica. They just built something real, and the next generation noticed. We would love to hear from you this Mother’s Day. What are you doing to celebrate your mom? In what ways do you aspire to be like her? Tell us in the comments or find us on social. Happy Mother’s Day to every Disney mom, and every mom out there. Stay with Fantasy Land News for all things Walt Disney World and Disneyland. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The bucket is inspired by the beloved Fantasyland attraction and does something no standard popcorn bucket does: it spins, lights up, and plays music. ![Disneyland Magic Key Exclusive: The King Arthur Carrousel Popcorn Bucket Spins, Lights Up, and Plays Music](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Disneyland-Magic-Key-Exclusive_-The-King-Arthur-Carrousel-Popcorn-Bucket-Spins-Lights-Up-and-Plays-1600x900.jpg)The detail on this one is genuinely stunning. Taylor’s design captures the carousel’s signature blue and gold color palette, the white horses mid-gallop, and the warm glow of the attraction lights — which you can see in the image above reflected beautifully against the real carousel in the background. This is a display piece as much as it is a popcorn container. The bucket will be available while supplies last at select popcorn carts throughout Disneyland Park. There is a limit of one per Magic Key holder per transaction, no discounts apply, and a valid Magic Key pass is required at point of purchase. Both a park reservation and valid admission are required for park entry. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/STILL003_FY26Q3MK002_KingArthurCarrouselBucket_DSC_9820_v1.A_2026-04-16_1920x1080_DetailPage-16x9-1.jpg)Our Take: This one immediately brings to mind the [Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Popcorn Bucket that dropped as a surprise release at Walt Disney World in February 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/02/13/prince-charming-regal-carousel-popcorn-bucket-surprise-release-at-walt-disney-world/). That bucket spun, played music, and was filled from the top — and if the King Arthur version follows the same design DNA, it should work exactly the same way. Disney has not specified the fill method in the official details, but carousel buckets of this type are typically loaded from the top given the spinning mechanism inside. If you have the Prince Charming bucket and loved it, this is the West Coast counterpart you have been waiting for. ![Disneyland Magic Key Exclusive: The King Arthur Carrousel Popcorn Bucket Spins, Lights Up, and Plays Music](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Disneylands-Magic-Key-King-Arthur-Carrousel-Popcorn-Bucket-Spins-Lights-Up-and-Plays-Music-—-Avai-1600x900.jpg)May 14 is the date to have on your calendar. For the full rundown of Disneyland popcorn buckets and novelties, visit our [Disneyland popcorn bucket hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/06/star-wars-popcorn-buckets-disneyland-2026/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disneyland, Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Disneyland, Disneyland Magic Key, King Arthur Carrousel Popcorn Bucket, Magic Key Holders --- ### [Hope Valley 1874 Is Renewed for Season 2 on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/06/hope-valley-1874-renewed-season-2-hallmark-plus/) **Published:** May 6, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Hope Valley 1874 has been renewed for a second season on Hallmark+**, People reports exclusively. The announcement comes ahead of the Season 1 finale, which airs May 7 on Hallmark+. Season 2 will air in 2027. !['Hope Valley 1874' Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hopevalley1-1600x900.jpg)‘Hope Valley 1874’ Delights Hearties in Premiere EpisodeBethany Joy Lenz returns as Rebecca Clarke, the determined widow and mother building a new life on the Western Canadian frontier in the 1870s — in the settlement that will one day become Hope Valley. The renewal also signals a continued commitment to the broader When Calls the Heart universe, which is itself returning for Season 14 next year. Hallmark+ says the series had its most successful launch to date. “Hope Valley 1874’s dream cast led by Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres and Jill Hennessy has brought to life the rich characters and beautiful story crafted by showrunner Alfonso Moreno,” Hallmark Media head of programming Michelle Vicary said in a statement to People. Fantasy Land News has been with this series from the beginning. Holly sat down with several members of the cast during the Hallmark+ press junket earlier this season. You can read our interviews with [Benjamin Ayres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/hallmark-star-benjamin-ayres-talked-to-us-about-hope-valley-1874/), [Brad Abramenko](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/brad-abramenko-hope-valley-1874-interview/), [Chelsea Hobbs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/chelsea-hobbs-hope-valley-1874-interview/), [Jedidiah Goodacre](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/jedidiah-goodacre-hope-valley-1874-interview/), [Grayson Gurnsey](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/25/grayson-gurnsey-hope-valley-1874-interview/), and [Matreya Scarrwener](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/matreya-scarrwener-hope-valley-1874-interview/) on the FLN Hallmark hub. The Season 1 finale airs tomorrow, May 7, exclusively on [Hallmark+](https://www.hallmarkplus.com/). If you are not already subscribed, now is the time. Find all of our Hope Valley 1874 coverage at [fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). ![Hallmark Star Brad Abramenko Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Brad-Abramenko-Star-of-Hallmark-Hope-Valley-1874-Podcaster-Interview-April-2-2026.jpg)Hallmark Star Brad Abramenko Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874![Hallmark Star Chelsea Hobbs Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hallmark-Hope-Valley-1874-Star-Chelsea-Hobbs-Press-Interview-April-9-2026-1600x900.jpg)Hallmark Star Chelsea Hobbs Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874![Hallmark Star Jedidiah Goodacre Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Jedidiah-Goodacre-Talks-Hope-Valley_-1874-_-Exclusive-Hallmark-Interview.jpg)Hallmark Star Jedidiah Goodacre Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874![Grayson Gurnsey Talked to Us About Lars Yost and Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Grayson-Gurnsey-Hope-Valley-1874-Hallmark-1600x900.jpg)Grayson Gurnsey Talked to Us About Lars Yost and Hope Valley 1874![Matreya Scarrwener Talked to Us About Rachel Yost and Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Matreya-Scarrwener-on-Playing-Rachel-in-Hope-Valley_-1874-1600x900.jpg)Matreya Scarrwener Talked to Us About Rachel Yost and Hope Valley 1874 > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYAhcuak6Z-/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hope%20Valley%201874%20Is%20Renewed%20for%20Season%202%20on%20Hallmark%2B&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hope%20Valley%201874%20Is%20Renewed%20for%20Season%202%20on%20Hallmark%2B "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney declined to comment, as the project is still in its early stages. ![Hocus Pocus 3 Is in Development at Disney and All Three Sanderson Sisters Are Returning](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hocus-Pocus-3-Is-in-Development-at-Disney-and-All-Three-Sanderson-Sisters-Are-Returning-1600x900.jpg)Deadline also reports there are plans for a theatrical release this time around, a shift from Hocus Pocus 2, which went straight to Disney+ in 2022. EVP of Production Jessica Virtue will oversee the project on behalf of Disney Live Action. The theatrical ambition is the most notable detail here. Hocus Pocus 2 performed well enough on Disney+ to warrant a sequel, but bringing the third film to theaters would be a meaningful step up in scale and signals Disney sees real commercial potential in the franchise beyond streaming. Getting all three original stars back is no small thing either, and the fact that Midler, Parker, and Najimy are all confirmed this early suggests the studio made that a condition before moving forward rather than an afterthought. We will cover Hocus Pocus 3 as development progresses. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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No specific dates have been set yet, and ticketing and programming details will be announced at a later date. ![Disney Is Bringing D23 to Singapore in 2027 With the First-Ever D23 Asia Fan Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Disney-Is-Bringing-D23-to-Singapore-in-2027-With-the-First-Ever-D23-Asia-Fan-Event-1600x900.jpg)The event will follow the same format as D23 in Anaheim — live stage presentations, exclusive announcements, interactive experiences, and specially curated merchandise — but built specifically for Asia Pacific audiences. Disney has also confirmed that D23 Asia will include exclusive previews of APAC original content for Disney+ and direct access to creative talent from those productions, which gives it a programming angle distinct from the U.S. event. D23 Asia expands on the global momentum that includes the recent D23 Brazil event and the upcoming [D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim in 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/). The “D23” name connects to 1923, the year Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. For fans hoping for a Destination D23 at Walt Disney World in 2027, this announcement should not affect those plans. Disney has a well-established history of running international D23 events alongside its U.S. schedule rather than in place of them. D23 Expo Japan ran in October 2013 and November 2015, both years that also had full D23 Expos in Anaheim. More recently, D23 Brazil was held in November 2024 at Transamérica Expo Center in São Paulo — the same year as the Anaheim expo that August. The pattern is consistent: international events expand the calendar, they do not replace what is already on it. ![D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026: Show Floor Revealed, New Activations, Week-Long Events, and Sweepstakes Prizes](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-The-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event-2026_-Show-Floor-Revealed-New-Activations-Week-Long-Events-and-1600x900.jpg)D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026: Show Floor Revealed, New Activations, Week-Long Events, and Sweepstakes PrizesFor Asia Pacific Disney fans, this is a significant moment. D23 in Anaheim draws attendees from around the world, but having a dedicated event in the region means fans who have never been able to make the trip to California will have a genuine D23 experience closer to home. We will cover D23 Asia as more details are released. Stay with Fantasy Land News for all D23 coverage. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Below is every confirmed item, where to get it, current availability, and pricing, where confirmed. *Last updated May 6, 2026.* [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Every-Star-Wars-Popcorn-Bucket-in-2026_-Parks-and-Theaters-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Every-Star-Wars-Popcorn-Bucket-in-2026_-Parks-and-Theaters-1.jpg)## At Disneyland Park: Available Now [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-12-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-12.jpg)Several items have been on sale at Disneyland since before May the Fourth and remain available now. The **Tauntaun Bucket** is at Kat Saka’s Kettle, the Popcorn Cart near Star Trader, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Beverage Carts. Oga’s Cantina carries the Grinning Loth-cat with Souvenir Mug and the Yub Nub with Souvenir Endor Mug. The Yoda Stainless Steel Tumbler is available at Galactic Grill and hotel locations including The Coffee House at Disneyland Hotel and GCH Craftsman Grill at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. The May 4 wave added three more items. The **Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket**, modeled after the Khetanna from Return of the Jedi with light-up elements and hidden characters including C-3PO, R2-D2, Jabba the Hutt, and Salacious Crumb, is now available at the Popcorn Cart near Star Trader, Galactic Grill via Mobile Order, Alien Pizza Planet, Kat Saka’s Kettle, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Beverage Carts. The **Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket**, with light-up eyes and a worn droid design, is at the same locations. Both have a two-per-person limit per transaction with no discounts. The **Bantha Sipper** with built-in sound effects is at the Milk Stand, Galactic Grill, Alien Pizza Planet, and Tomorrowland Fruit Cart. Rechargeable Lightsaber Swizzle Sticks in Luke Skywalker green and Darth Vader red are also available at Galactic Grill, Ronto Roasters, Milk Stand, and Docking Bay 7. See the full [Disneyland Star Wars popcorn bucket breakdown here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/06/star-wars-popcorn-buckets-disneyland-2026/). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-6-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-6.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-7-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-7.jpg)[![Jabba's Sail Barge Popcorn Bucket and More Star Wars Novelties Are Headed to Disneyland Starting April 28](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Jabbas-Sail-Barge-Popcorn-Bucket-and-More-Star-Wars-Novelties-Are-Headed-to-Disneyland-Starting-Apr-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Jabbas-Sail-Barge-Popcorn-Bucket-and-More-Star-Wars-Novelties-Are-Headed-to-Disneyland-Starting-Apr.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-4-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-4.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-13-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-13.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-15-1600x900.jpg)## At Walt Disney World: Available Now Walt Disney World received its Star Wars novelty wave on May 4 as well. See the [full Walt Disney World Star Wars popcorn bucket and novelty breakdown here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/star-wars-popcorn-buckets-walt-disney-world-may-the-4th-2026/) for location-by-location details across Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs. ## Disney Parks: BDX Droid Bucket Coming May 21 A **BDX Droid Popcorn Bucket** may be arriving at Disney Parks on May 21, 2026, one day before The Mandalorian and Grogu opens in theaters. A Disneyland menu page appeared to reveal the item a day early, suggesting it is real and close. The BDX Droid is a featured character in The Mandalorian and Grogu, which makes this a direct movie tie-in collectible at the parks alongside the broader Star Wars novelty lineup already on sale. [Full details on the BDX Droid Bucket here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/05/bdx-droid-popcorn-bucket-disney-parks-mandalorian-grogu/) ![Disney Parks May Be Getting a BDX Droid Popcorn Bucket for The Mandalorian and Grogu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BDX-Droid-Popcorn-Bucket-Disney-Star-Wars-1600x900.jpg)Disney Parks May Be Getting a BDX Droid Popcorn Bucket for The Mandalorian and Grogu## At Movie Theaters: The Mandalorian and Grogu (On Sale Now — Opens May 22) The Mandalorian and Grogu opens exclusively in theaters and IMAX on May 22, 2026, with Thursday preview screenings on May 21. Tickets are on sale now. The theater collectible lineup is one of the most ambitious any Star Wars release has produced, with each major chain holding its own exclusives and a price ceiling of $79.99 to $80.80 depending on the chain. Here is the full breakdown by theater. ### Cinemark — On Sale Now Cinemark has the deepest standalone lineup of any chain and all items come with a free same-day refill. The six core items are Cinemark exclusives in North America. The flagship piece is the **Grogu Popcorn Container** at $43.95, a full-figure sculptural container in the Cinemark Exclusive program. The **32oz Mandalorian Helmet Cup** is $29.95. The **20oz Grogu Tumbler** is $16.95. The **130oz Popcorn Tin** featuring Mando and Grogu art is $14.95. The **44oz Souvenir Cup** is $7.95. The top-of-the-line item is the **LED AT-AT Popcorn Container** at $79.99, a full sculptural walker with light-up elements. All items are available at select Cinemark locations while supplies last, and additional items are available at shop.cinemark.com. See our [full Cinemark Mandalorian and Grogu collectibles breakdown here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/mandalorian-grogu-cinemark-popcorn-buckets/). ### AMC AMC has five items split across two collections, available while supplies last. The first collection includes a **Cup with Mystery Topper** and an **AT-AT Walker Popcorn Vessel**, a full sculptural container modeled after the Imperial walker, priced at $79.99. Currently, the highest price point in the theatrical collectible market for this film. The second collection includes a **Grogu Pram Popcorn Vessel**, a **Mando Helmet Popcorn Bucket**, and a **Blanket**. The blanket is the only wearable or soft-goods keepsake in the entire theatrical collectibles lineup for this film. See our [full AMC Mandalorian and Grogu collectibles breakdown here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-tickets/). ### Regal ![Closer Look: The Clan of Two Bust Popcorn Bucket Is Regal's Most Impressive Mandalorian and Grogu Exclusive](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Closer-Look_-The-Clan-of-Two-Bust-Is-Regals-Most-Impressive-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Exclusive-1600x900.jpg)Closer Look: The Clan of Two Bust Popcorn Bucket Is Regal’s Most Impressive Mandalorian and Grogu ExclusiveRegal is carrying the **Clan of Two Bust** collectible, a statue-style piece featuring Mando and Grogu together, which stands out as the most display-oriented item in the entire theatrical run. Regal’s lineup skews toward the collector end of the market rather than the functional popcorn container end. See our [full Regal Mandalorian and Grogu collectibles breakdown here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/regal-mandalorian-grogu-clan-of-two/). ### Marcus Theaters — Online Ordering Now Live ![You Can Order the Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Buckets Right Now Before They Hit Theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-buckets-Online-Sales-Marcus-1600x900.jpg)You Can Order the Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Buckets Right Now Before They Hit TheatersMarcus Theaters has launched online ordering for its Mandalorian and Grogu collectibles. You can order ahead at the Marcus Theaters website before heading to the theater. [Full Marcus Theaters collectibles and ordering details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/30/marcus-theaters-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-online/) ### EPIC Theatres ![EPIC Theatres Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket AMC, Regal, and Cinemark don't offer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EPIC-Theatres-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Bucket-AMC-Regal-and-Cinemark-dont-offer-1600x900.jpg)EPIC Theatres Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket AMC, Regal, and Cinemark don’t offerEPIC Theatres is the only chain offering a matching Grogu topper set, making it the pick for collectors who want a coordinated display piece. For Florida-based fans, EPIC is worth checking before defaulting to the larger chains. ### Swan Drive-In — Online Ordering Now Live ![Swan Drive-In Selling Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Buckets Online Starting May the Fourth](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Swan-Drive-In-Selling-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Buckets-Online-Starting-May-the-Fourth-1-1600x900.jpg)Swan Drive-In Selling Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Buckets Online Starting May the FourthSwan Drive-In started online ordering for its Mandalorian and Grogu popcorn buckets on May the Fourth. You can order ahead through the Swan Drive-In website. [Full Swan Drive-In collectibles and ordering details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/02/swan-drive-in-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-may-the-fourth/) ## How the 2026 Star Wars Collectible Market Breaks Down The $79.99 to $80.80 AT-AT price point at both Cinemark and AMC represents a new ceiling for theatrical popcorn collectibles. Every prior high-profile release — including previous Star Wars runs — topped out below that number. The fact that two separate chains hit that mark with the same character suggests the market is being tested deliberately for the Mandalorian and Grogu theatrical debut, which is itself a new format for a story that originated on Disney+. For parks collectors and theater collectors planning to hit both fronts: the Disney Parks BDX Droid Bucket arriving May 21 and the theatrical items already on sale means the two weeks around the May 22 opening are the densest Star Wars collectible window in recent memory. Plan accordingly. We will continue updating this page as new items are confirmed. Stay with Fantasy Land News for all Star Wars collectibles coverage. Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). [ Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This is genuinely one of the most exciting Animal Kingdom updates in recent memory. Five baby animals across two locations, each with their own story, each currently in backstage care getting stronger and bonding with their moms before making their public debuts. If you are planning a summer trip to Walt Disney World, you are going to want to time Kilimanjaro Safaris right. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Baby-Animals-at-Disney-World-1600x900.png)## A Baby Girl Giraffe Is Coming to Kilimanjaro Safaris The star of the bunch is a female Masai giraffe calf born earlier this spring at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. She arrived at approximately 120 pounds and standing nearly six feet tall, which sounds enormous until you remember she is a baby giraffe. Her mom, Willow, has not left her side. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Baby-Giraffe-810x1080-1-675x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Baby-Giraffe-with-Parent-808x1080-1-673x900.jpg)“She’s already had her first checkup and is doing great, so mom is happily in charge,” said Bri, an animal keeper at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. “Right now, she’s rarely far from her side, following her around the barn, exploring her surroundings and learning something new every day.” She does not have a public name yet, but she does have a famous half-brother. She will join fan favorite Tucker, her half-brother who was born in 2025, when she makes her debut on Kilimanjaro Safaris this summer. Masai giraffes are classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which makes every healthy birth a genuinely meaningful moment beyond the adorable factor. ## Parker the Nyala Calf Is Already Working on His Signature Look ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Nyala-at-Animal-Kingdom-Lodge-810x1080-1-675x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Baby-Nyala-at-Animal-Kingdom-Lodge-810x1080-1-675x900.jpg)Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, a male nyala calf named Parker has arrived and is busy figuring out savanna life. Nyala calves are born with white stripes and spots that help them blend into tall grass, and as he grows, Parker will develop a darker coat and the iconic spiral horns that make male nyalas so distinctive. Male and female nyalas look so different from each other that they are considered one of the most visually distinct antelope species around. ## Four Red River Hog Piglets Are Already Exploring ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Red-River-Hog-Piglets-Disney-World-1-1600x900.png)If one baby animal is great, four baby animals is better. Red river hog piglets Mason, Cooper, and Phillip, born to mom Clementine, plus Demi, born shortly after to mom Persimmon, are starting to explore their savanna habitat at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. They are described as full of personality, which is exactly what you would expect from four small hogs discovering the world together. They are sticking close to their moms for now, which is honestly very sweet. ## Meet Mabel, a Historic First for Walt Disney World ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Baby-Mabel-810x1080-1-675x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mabel-the-Calf-813x1080-1-678x900.jpg)And then there is Mabel. Mabel is the first Ankole calf born at Walt Disney World in more than 20 years, and she is already thriving under Disney’s animal care team. Ankole cattle are famous for their dramatic, sweeping horns — Mabel does not have them yet, but she will grow into a genuinely unforgettable animal. The fact that this birth has not happened at Walt Disney World in two decades makes her arrival something special. ## When Can You See Them at Animal Kingdom? ![Celebrate Earth Day 2024 at Disney's Animal Kingdom Starting Today](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20230217_114815-1600x900.jpg)All five of these animals are currently spending time backstage bonding with their moms and building strength before their public debuts. Disney has confirmed that the baby giraffe and the other new arrivals will be viewable on the savannas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge this summer. If a Kilimanjaro Safaris ride with a baby giraffe in the mix sounds like the best possible way to spend a morning at the park, it probably is. Disney’s animal care team works with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan to support healthy animal populations, and the Disney Conservation Fund has directed more than $141 million to community conservation programs since 1995. These five new arrivals are part of that ongoing commitment, even when they are very small and very cute about it. Our Take: We love baby animal season at Animal Kingdom, and there is nothing quite like being on Kilimanjaro Safaris when a young one wanders into view. The whole vehicle goes quiet for half a second and then erupts. The ooh’s and aahs are completely uncontrollable and absolutely worth the trip. Five new arrivals across Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge this summer mean there are a lot of those moments ahead, and we could not be more here for it. We will keep an eye on debut timing as Disney confirms dates this summer. Stay with [Fantasy Land News](http://www.fantasylandnews.com) for all things Walt Disney World. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It gives educators a chance to get into one of Orlando’s more unique entertainment venues at no cost. ![Glow or Go Orlando Is Offering Free Admission for Teachers Through May 31](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Glow-or-Go-Orlando-Is-Offering-Free-Admission-for-Teachers-Through-May-31-1600x900.jpg)The deal works on-site at redemption. Teachers need to bring proof of employment, which Glow or Go Orlando accepts in one of two forms: a Florida Department of Education certificate number or a valid photo ID showing school employment. The free ticket applies to one teacher per group ticket purchase, so a group coming in together can bring their teacher along for free. Glow or Go is a high-tech, team-based experience built around collaboration and competition rather than the traditional locked-room format. The Florida Mall location is at [gloworgo.com](https://gloworgo.com/) and the offer runs through the end of the month. ![Glow or Go Orlando Is Offering Free Admission for Teachers Through May 31](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Glow-or-Go-Orlando-Is-Offering-Free-Admission-for-Teachers-Through-May-31-1-1600x900.jpg)If you are an Orlando-area teacher or planning a group outing with one, this is worth looking into before May ends. Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). This looks like a fun outing. We are considering trying it ourselves in the near future and will report back. 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Disney revealed the trailer alongside news that a companion short-form series, “Sofia the First: Magical Friends,” is already available now on the Disney Jr. channel, Disney+, and the Disney Jr. YouTube channel. !["Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Official Trailer Is Here and Rapunzel Appears in the Premiere Episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sofia-the-First_-Royal-Magic_-Official-Trailer-Is-Here-and-Rapunzel-Appears-in-the-Premiere-Episode-1600x900.jpg)## Rapunzel Visits Sofia in the Premiere Of the six princess guest stars confirmed for the series, Rapunzel is the one showing up first. Her appearance in episode one sets the tone for what “Sofia the First: Royal Magic” is doing structurally. The series follows Sofia as she attends the Charmswell School for Royal Magic, where she discovers she is the most magical princess in the realm and must learn to master her powers while building new friendships. Having a princess guest arrive in the premiere makes the stakes feel immediate rather than building slowly over episodes. The trailer gives the first real look at the Charmswell School setting, which is the new world this series is built around. The original “Sofia the First” used visiting princesses as teaching moments across its run, and this series continues that approach with a new school framework to hang each lesson on. ## Watch the New “Sofia the First: Magical Friends” Shorts Now While the main series is still a few weeks out, “Sofia the First: Magical Friends” is streaming right now. The short-form series serves as an introduction to the Charmswell School and the new characters Sofia will be spending her time with. Those characters include Princess Layla, Princess Camila, and Prince Zane, along with a school castle pet named Pepper the Puppercorn. The shorts are available on the Disney Jr. channel, Disney+, and the [Disney Jr. YouTube channel](https://youtu.be/dS1Z7O73tJE?si=hr2sfXKIbDao3vh3). For anyone with a young fan at home who cannot wait until May 25, these are worth pulling up now. ## Yvette Nicole Brown Joins the Voice Cast as a Teacher Disney also confirmed today that Yvette Nicole Brown voices one of Sofia’s new teachers at Charmswell School. Brown is also Vice Chair of the DonorsChoose Board, which connects to a broader campaign Disney is running around the series. “Sofia the First: Royal Magic” is part of Disney’s 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week initiative with DonorsChoose, with Brown helping kick off the campaign alongside the trailer release. The May 25 Disney Jr. premiere will be followed by the first eight episodes arriving on Disney+ on May 26 in the U.S. and select international markets. The series will continue to roll out globally throughout 2026. We have been covering “Sofia the First: Royal Magic” since [Disney released the first teaser in February](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/18/sofia-the-first-royal-magic-first-look-teaser-released-disney-reveals-may-premiere-date/) and through [the full guest star announcement](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) that confirmed Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora, and Elena of Avalor for the season. The original “Sofia the First” premiered in 2012, has generated over $1 billion in retail sales, and has logged more than 3 billion hours of viewing since launch. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Regal has run the Summer Movie Express program since 1991, and this summer’s lineup is one of the deepest it has put together. ![The Best $1.00 You'll Spend This Summer: Regal's Family Film Series Runs Through August 13](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Regals-Summer-Movie-Express-Returns-June-1-2026-with-Eleven-Weeks-of-1.00-Family-Films-1600x900.jpg)If you have been following Regal’s programming in 2026, you know this is how they operate. The chain ran 28 music-driven films all of May for $4.99 each through their [Musical Mayhem series](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/regals-musical-mayhem-series-brings-28-music-films-to-the-big-screen-for-4-99-in-may-2026/), and now Summer Movie Express picks up right where that value run leaves off. For families, the math is almost too good. Four mornings a week, two movies, one dollar each. The lineup runs as follows. Week 1, June 1-4, opens with Sing (2016) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023). Week 2, June 8-11, pairs Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) with David (2025). Week 3, June 15-18, brings the KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along (2025) alongside The Wild Robot (2024). Week 4, June 22-25, screens The Bad Guys 2 (2025) and The Garfield Movie (2024). Week 5, June 29-July 2, puts A Minecraft Movie (2025) with Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022). Week 6, July 6-9, arrives right on the heels of The Mandalorian and Grogu’s May 22 theatrical opening and pairs How to Train Your Dragon (2025) with Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024). If you are still riding that Star Wars high from opening weekend, Regal has been making it easy to stay in their seats all summer long — the chain’s [exclusive Clan of Two Bust collectible popcorn container](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/26/regal-clan-of-two-bust-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-container/) is one of the most impressive theater exclusives they have ever offered, and Summer Movie Express is a reminder of how seriously Regal has leaned into being a destination this year. Week 7, July 13-16, pairs a title still to be announced with Scoob! (2020). Week 8, July 20-23, brings The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025) and Animal Farm (2026). Week 9, July 27-30, screens Paddington in Peru (2025) and Dog Man (2025). Week 10, August 3-6, pairs Charlie the Wonderdog (2026) with Despicable Me 4 (2024). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/050526-Summer-Movie-Express-675x900.jpg)Then comes Week 11, and Muppet fans need to pay attention. Week 11, August 10-13, closes the entire Summer Movie Express with The Sandlot (1993) and Muppet Treasure Island (1996). That second title is a genuinely big deal. The Disney-produced Muppet film, directed by Brian Henson and starring Tim Curry as Long John Silver alongside Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and Rizzo, has not had a wide theatrical release since it originally opened on February 16, 1996. That is thirty years. The 30th anniversary was just celebrated this past February, and this SMX slot gives Muppet fans something the anniversary itself could not: an actual ticket to see Kermit in command of the Hispaniola on a proper movie screen. Songs like “Cabin Fever” and “Shiver My Timbers” were written for a big room and a big crowd. If you have kids who only know the Muppets from Disney+, this is the one to take them to. For longtime fans who grew up with the VHS, seeing it projected in a theater for the first time since the Clinton administration is not a small thing, and Regal is offering it for a dollar. Ticket buyers at any Summer Movie Express showtime also receive two discounted concession options: $3.00 off a cup of Dippin’ Dots or a Snack Pack that includes a junior-sized drink, popcorn, and fruit gummies. Advance tickets are available now at the box office, on the Regal app, and at REGmovies.com. Regal Unlimited members can also reserve SMX seats as part of their monthly subscription. ## Regal’s Summer Movie Express Returns June 1, 2026, with Eleven Weeks of $1.00 Family Films — Including a Rare Chance to See Muppet Treasure Island on the Big Screen. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DX9abmgDkm7/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) *Week 1: June 1-4 at 11:00 a.m. *Sing (2016) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)* *Week 2: June 8-11 at 11:00 a.m.* *Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) and David (2025)* *Week 3: June 15-18 at 11:00 a.m.* *KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along (2025) and The Wild Robot (2024)* *Week 4: June 22-25 at 11:00 a.m.* *The Bad Guys 2 (2025) and The Garfield Movie (2024)* *Week 5: June 29-July 2 at 11:00 a.m. *A Minecraft Movie (2025) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)* *Week 6: July 6-9 at 11:00 a.m. *How to Train Your Dragon (2025) and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)* *Week 7: July 13-16 at 11:00 a.m. *To Be Announced (TBA) and Scoob! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The preview uses a virtual queue system through the My Disney Experience app, with three distribution windows each day. The 7:00 AM drop requires a Hollywood Studios park reservation for that day. The 11:00 AM drop is open to Passholders with a reservation at any Walt Disney World theme park, though guests must enter their reserved park before heading to Hollywood Studios. The 3:00 PM drop requires only valid Passholder admission with no park reservation needed. Disney has confirmed the virtual queue will not carry over to the May 26 opening day. There is a bonus perk attached to the preview. Passholders who ride during the May 21 through 23 window will receive a complimentary download of their attraction photo through Disney PhotoPass Service. Soarin’ Across America, the updated version of the fan-favorite simulated flight experience, also opens at EPCOT on May 26. Passholder previews for that attraction are set for May 19 and 20 and use a standard standby queue during normal park operating hours, subject to capacity. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260504_110648-1600x900.jpg)Both previews are subject to applicable pass blockout dates, and boarding groups for the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster virtual queue are limited and not guaranteed. Disney notes that not all boarding groups may be called depending on attraction availability. If your Annual Pass is active, these are two of the better Passholder perks Disney has put together in a while. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Here is our honest take. ![Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopening Review: Smoother, Quieter, and Worth the Wait](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Big-Thunder-Mountain-Railroad-Reopening-Review_-Smoother-Quieter-and-Worth-the-Wait-1600x900.jpg)The first word that came out of our mouths every time someone asked about the experience was smooth. Disney replaced the entire track during the refurbishment, and the difference is impossible to miss. The signature thump thump of the old mine train rattling down the rails is simply gone. What you get instead is a ride that feels brand new from the first drop to the final brake run. That raises a fair question about whether this attraction can still call itself the wildest ride in the wilderness, because the wildness has been traded for a polish that the old version never had. Whether that is a good thing depends on how you felt about the original. For guests who found the jerky older version hard on their back or just unpleasant, this refurbished track will be a revelation. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260503_091403-1600x900.jpg)The quieter ride is a direct side effect of the new track, and it changes the experience in a way worth knowing before you board. With no more rattling noise filling the cars, you actually hear the chain lifts pulling you up each hill, and then near silence as you crest and drop. That quiet lets the scenery and ambient sound design do their job in a way the old version could not. The Rainbow Caverns sequence benefits from this most. The new lighting work in those underground caverns is exactly the kind of trick that Disney Imagineers make look effortless, glowing pools and iridescent rock formations lit in a way that makes the space feel alive. It works. The roughly 2,000 bats hanging overhead as your mine train passes through add to that atmosphere and feel like a genuine addition rather than a gimmick. The gold lodestone ending is not perfect. It tells the story Disney is building around Barnabas T. Bullion and the mountain’s supernatural resistance to being mined, and it closes that loop, but it does not land with the same punch as everything that comes before it. That is a personal read, and we always encourage guests to form their own opinion when they ride. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Refreshed-Big-Thunder-Mountain-Railroad-reopens-May-3-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Refreshed-Big-Thunder-Mountain-Railroad-reopens-May-3-8-1350x900.jpg)The queue and surrounding scenery feel essentially brand new, repainted and restored throughout, with every effect working. For families bringing young children to Magic Kingdom, the lowered height requirement of 38 inches opens this attraction to more kids than before. Big Thunder has always been the ideal first coaster, the kind of ride that builds confidence without overwhelming. That is still true, and the smoother experience makes it an even better introduction. One practical note for anyone planning their ride. The best seats for taking in the new theming and Rainbow Caverns are rows 7, 8, and 9. If you are shooting video, rows 10, 11, and 12 give you a better angle. Row 1 is the one row we do not recommend on this attraction. A large train engine sits at the front of the vehicle and blocks a meaningful portion of the forward view. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260503_094105-1600x900.jpg)For more Walt Disney World coverage and everything happening across the parks, follow [Fantasy Land News](http://www.fantasylandnews.com) The smooth track is the story. Some purists will miss the old rattling energy, and that is a fair reaction, but the tradeoff is a ride that more guests can actually enjoy comfortably, and a quieter experience that finally lets the Rainbow Caverns feel like the centerpiece they were always meant to be. Disney got the important things right here. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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T&C’s and official WBEI and JKR copyright notices appear on every frame, confirming this is an officially licensed release. Most of these items are expected to land at American theater chains as well, making this reveal relevant for U.S. collectors tracking the full lineup. The most identifiable silhouette is the Hogwarts Express popcorn bucket that has circulated in early planning lists for this anniversary run. The train shape is too specific to be anything else. A second frame shows what appears to be a boxy, rectangular container with a defined lid, which lines up with the Monster Book of Monsters bucket from the same list. A third silhouette is a clean tall tumbler, consistent with the house cup designs that have been rumored. The final character-focused frame shows three cups side by side, each with a distinct character topper shape on the lid, matching reports of an assortment of topper cups across the lineup. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hogwarts-Express-popcorn-bucket-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Harry-Potter-25th-1600x900.jpg)The [Harry Potter 25th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/07/upper-deck-expands-entertainment-portfolio-with-landmark-harry-potter-licensing-agreement/ "Upper Deck Expands Entertainment Portfolio with Landmark Harry Potter™ Licensing Agreement") theatrical event is scheduled for August 28 through September 3, 2026. The full merch lineup is expected to be large, with close to 10 to 15 items reportedly designed for the run. Fantasy Land News will have full coverage of every confirmed item as reveals drop. For the latest on Harry Potter theater collectibles and everything else in the popcorn bucket world, follow [Fantasy Land News](http://www.fantasylandnews.com). **OUR TAKE** The train clinches it. That silhouette is too precise to be anything other than the Hogwarts Express bucket, and Village Cinemas putting it in an official licensed post this early tells you this lineup is real and moving fast. If you are planning to collect the full Harry Potter 25th Anniversary set, start keeping an eye on your local chain now. These will sell out. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Harry-Potter-25th-Anniversary-Theater-Merch-Confirmed-Including-Hogwarts-Express-Popcorn-Bucket-1-1600x900.jpg)## Rewatch where it all began Over the Back to Hogwarts period, the sounds of ‘Yer a wizard, Harry’ will be ringing out in screens around the world as *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone / Sorcerer’s Stone* will make a return to the silver screen, with a special treat for fans – 10 minutes of behind-the-scenes content never before seen in theatres. The film will show on screens across North America, EMEA, LATAM and APAC between 27th August and 3rd September (timings vary by location). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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In the past, June has been Passport to Love. This year, June is Summer Nights. ![Hallmark Channel's June Summer Nights Lineup Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hallmark-Channels-June-Summer-Nights-Lineup-Announced-1600x900.jpg)This year seems no different. The lineup includes fan favorites such as Nikki DeLoach and Brennan Elliott. Previous Summer Nights aired such hits as Junebug and The Magic of Lemon Drops. ## The Greek Aisle – June 6th When Georgia travels to the Greek island of Corfu to finalize an inheritance, she unexpectedly discovers that marrying her handsome co-inheritor is the only way to meet the requirements. Stars Nikki DeLoach, Apostolis Totsikas. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/download-5.jpg)## Texas Two-Step – June 13th Olivia returns to Texas to help her aunt with her country music bar that’s fallen on hard times and reconnects with Luke, her childhood sweetheart turned cowboy, and her passion for dancing. Stars Heather Hemmens, Brendan Penny. ![Hallmark Channel's June Passport To Love Lineup Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/heatherhemmans.webp)## The Love Heist – June 20th Celebrity stylist Kayli must team up with hotel security chief Mills to track down an iconic piece of fashion history after it goes missing on her watch before the Chicago Costume Gala. Stars Lyndsy Fonseca, Peter Porte. ## A Castle of Our Own – June 27th When an overworked architect takes an unexpected summer trip, a sandcastle contest and a contractor help her reconnect with her daughter, rediscover joy, and find love she never saw coming. Stars Brennan Elliott, Erica Cerra. But first up we have May for Moms and May Mysteries. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Matreya is an award-winning performer with credits spanning ABC, Netflix, CBC, and the big screen, but this conversation had the easy warmth of someone who genuinely loves the project she is part of and cannot wait for the audience to see where it goes. We spoke with Grayson Gurnsey last week about Lars. You can read that interview at [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/25/grayson-gurnsey-hope-valley-1874-interview/), along with our full *Hope Valley 1874* cast interview series with [Benjamin Ayres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/hallmark-star-benjamin-ayres-talked-to-us-about-hope-valley-1874/), [Brad Abramenko](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/brad-abramenko-hope-valley-1874-interview/), [Chelsea Hobbs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/chelsea-hobbs-hope-valley-1874-interview/), and [Jedidiah Goodacre](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/jedidiah-goodacre-hope-valley-1874-interview/). ![Matreya Scarrwener Talked to Us About Rachel Yost and Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Matreya-Scarrwener-on-Playing-Rachel-in-Hope-Valley_-1874-1600x900.jpg)Matreya described Rachel in terms of what she represents rather than just what she does, and it was a lovely way to frame it. Rachel is a young mother raising a baby in a tent on the frontier, feeding people, supporting her husband, and reaching out to those around her. Matreya said the two words she kept coming back to were hope and resilience, which happen to be the two biggest themes running through the show itself. Everyone in this territory is tough in some way just to be out here at all, but Rachel’s toughness lives in her warmth and in how consistently she shows up for others, even when her own circumstances are hard. That combination of vulnerability and quiet strength is exactly what the Yost family storyline needs. Unlike Brad and Chelsea, who went out for drinks specifically to build chemistry before production started, Matreya and Grayson already had a prior connection from years of working in Vancouver’s acting community. Grayson had worked at an audition studio back when in-person auditions were still the norm, and their paths had crossed. When Matreya found out she was cast, she did what she described as classic detective work, messaging male actor friends one by one asking if any of them were her husband. At the costume fitting she got the answer: Grayson Gurnsey. She texted him immediately. They got together, she made him dinner, and the rest took care of itself. They carpool to set together every single day now, and she talked about those drives with genuine affection. The friendship is real and organic, and you can feel it in how naturally the Yost family dynamic reads on screen. She called herself a big Grayson fan, which is the kind of thing you can only say and mean when you actually like someone. ## She Roots for Lars From the Sidelines Too ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/684018493_2100063207238025_5273887815199597916_n-630x900.jpg)One small moment from the conversation stuck with Holly long after it was over. Matreya described standing on set watching the monitor during a scene where Lars confides in Hattie about his fears, something he had not yet shared with Rachel herself. She said she was watching from off-camera and found herself wanting to go in and hug him. She was rooting for her own onscreen husband from the sidelines in real time. That kind of investment in a castmate and in the story you are telling together is exactly what makes these performances feel as lived-in as they do. ## The Frontier Is Her Natural Habitat Matreya is no stranger to this kind of production. She has worked in period and frontier settings before, and she was refreshingly honest about why she keeps coming back to the genre: she just loves being outside. She knows the Jamestown location is rainy and cold and physically demanding, and she prefers it anyway to a sound stage. Horses, chickens, trails, streams, sunlight coming through the trees across the rolling hills of Langley, BC. She said it with the enthusiasm of someone who means every word of it. The environment puts you in the story in a way that a controlled interior set simply cannot replicate, and for an actor who works as intuitively as Matreya clearly does, that matters. ## Baby Ned: She Feels the Weight of It The baby the Yosts are raising is a young Ned Yost, the beloved general store owner Hearties have known for years in *When Calls the Heart*. Rachel is Ned’s mother. That is a lot to carry, and Matreya said she and Grayson both feel it. She described being on set with the newborn and playing those scenes with a quiet awareness of where this child ends up as a man. It gave every moment with the baby an extra layer of meaning that she clearly found moving rather than pressuring. She talked about it as an honor, and about the bridge the Yosts form between the two shows as something genuinely exciting to be trusted with. She also said something that was unexpectedly charming: even as one of the actors making the show, she finds herself watching the weekly episodes like a fan, wondering what Lars and Rachel are going to do next. That level of investment in a story you are literally inside is a pretty good sign that the story is working. Matreya Scarrwener was a warm and easy presence in this conversation, the kind of person who makes an eight-minute interview feel unhurried. What came through most clearly was how much she genuinely cares about Rachel and about the Yost family as a unit. The image of her standing off camera wanting to hug Grayson during a scene he was filming without her said more about who she is as a performer than any formal answer could. Fantasy Land News is fully team Lars and Rachel, and after talking to both Grayson and Matreya, it is easy to understand why that family has already found a place in the Heartie community. 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Two limited-time popcorn buckets are on the menu: the [Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/star-wars-popcorn-buckets-walt-disney-world-may-the-4th-2026/ "Walt Disney World Is Getting the Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket and the Details Just Dropped") at $30.00 and the Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket at $29.00. Both are served with Spicy Cheese Popcorn and are limited to two per person, per transaction, while supplies last. For the May the Fourth merchandise event at the Vacation Fun shop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests can join the virtual queue starting at 7:00 AM. Valid park admission and a theme park reservation for Hollywood Studios are required. The virtual queue does not guarantee entry, and guests may only join once per day. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot_20260503_213333_Disney-World-615x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot_20260504_060606_Disney-World-695x900.jpg)Our Take: We have already placed our mobile order for a 9:00 AM pickup, and Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket is the one we are going for first. The detail on it looks great from everything we have seen, and with so many Star Wars buckets dropping over the next two weeks, Jabba might end up being the favorite of the bunch. We think the Droid Bucket has a little more staying power and may be around for a day or two, so if you have to pick one to chase this morning, Jabba is the move. The Bantha sipper is also worth a look and would sit perfectly next to last year’s Jawa. We will have a full hands-on look once we are in the park. May the Fourth be with you. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The full collection opens to everyone at bathandbodyworks.com and in stores on May 11. An international rollout is also planned for later in 2026. ![Bath and Body Works Launches First-Ever Star Wars Collection on May 4 With Mandalorian and Grogu Scents](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DCP-Mandalorian-Grogu-BBW-3-1617x1080-1-1348x900.jpeg)This is the latest chapter in what has become a strong run of Disney collaborations for Bath & Body Works. The brand launched its Disney Villains collection in August 2025 and followed that with the Disney Princess Life’s a Fairytale Part 2 collection in February 2026. The Mandalorian and Grogu collection marks the brand’s first collaboration with the Star Wars franchise and the first time a collection has launched in direct tie-in with a theatrical film release. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu open in theaters on May 22. ## Two Scents Built Around the Characters The collection centers on two fragrances designed to capture each character’s identity. Force Flow is Grogu’s scent, built around green apple, salted lavender, and cosmic sage. It reads as crisp and green with a fresh springtime quality, grounded and calm with enough tartness to keep it interesting. Bounty Hunter is The Mandalorian’s scent, built around Beskar sea salt, solar woods, and protective patchouli. It leans rugged and bold, built around the character’s protective and resilient personality without going overboard into anything overwhelming. Bath and Body Works developed both fragrances using character traits, environments, and atmosphere from the film rather than just applying a logo to an existing product. That detail-first approach has been consistent across their Disney collaborations, and it shows in how different the two scents feel from each other. Products across the 26-piece lineup include body spray, body cream, 3-in-1 body wash, cologne, 3-wick candles, and gentle foaming hand soap, among others. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DCP-Mandalorian-Grogu-BBW-Header-1600x900.png)## Accessories and Home Decor Beyond fragrance, the collection includes functional and display accessories available to all shoppers: the Mandalorian and Grogu PocketBac Holder, the Mandalorian and Grogu 3-Wick Candle Pedestal, and the Mandalorian Wallflower Heater. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DCP-Mandalorian-Grogu-BBW-9-1349x900.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DCP-Mandalorian-Grogu-BBW-11-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DCP-Mandalorian-Grogu-BBW-7-1456x1080-1-1213x900.jpeg)## Rewards-Exclusive Items Bath and Body Works Rewards members also unlock an exclusive third scent called Ice Planet, available as a 3-wick candle with notes of frozen cypress, glistening water, and radiant amber. The fragrance evokes remote icy landscapes and is only available through the rewards program. Rewards members also get access to online-exclusive accessories, including a Grogu Snacks Collectible Tin, a Canvas Bag, a Mandalorian and Grogu Coin Purse, and a Mandalorian Extendable Arm PocketBac Holder. Signing up for rewards through the Bath and Body Works app is free and worth doing before today’s early access window closes. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DCP-Mandalorian-Grogu-BBW-7-1456x1080-2-1213x900.jpeg)## Worth Noting for Father’s Day The timing of this collection puts it squarely in Father’s Day gifting territory, arriving two weeks before the film opens on May 22. Bounty Hunter in particular works well as a gift-ready fragrance for the Star Wars fan in your life who would not necessarily shop Bath and Body Works on their own. If you are thinking about a May 22 opening weekend gift, the full collection is in stores on May 11. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DCP-Mandalorian-Grogu-BBW-6-e1777672501330-732x1080-1-610x900.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-DCP-Mandalorian-Grogu-BBW-5-720x1080-1-600x900.jpeg)## Our Take This is the third real collab between Disney X Bath and Body Works. No clue how these scents work, but I am sure one of yall will let us know today. The Mandalorian and Grogu Bath and Body Works collection is live today for Rewards members at [bathandbodyworks.com](https://www.bathandbodyworks.com) and opens to all shoppers on May 11. For more Disney consumer products coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-consumer-products/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-consumer-products/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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Prices are now confirmed across the full lineup. Several items have already sold out, with Swan noting more are on the way. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Swan-Drive-In-Selling-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Buckets-Online-Starting-May-the-Fourth-1-1600x900.jpg)We covered Marcus Theatres’ online shop when it launched earlier this week with six items ranging from $19.99 to $80.80, all shipping after May 18. Swan’s collection drops earlier, on Star Wars Day itself, and expands the online selection significantly. For the full chain-by-chain breakdown of every Mandalorian and Grogu theater collectible, see our [complete Mandalorian and Grogu popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-tickets/) and our [Marcus online shop breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/30/marcus-theaters-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-online/). ## The AT-AT Bucket and the Flagship Tin ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Swan-Drive-In-Selling-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Buckets-Online-Starting-May-the-Fourth-2-1600x900.jpg)The [AT-AT Popcorn Bucket](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-at-at-popcorn-bucket/) is the centerpiece of the collection. At 20 inches tall with LED light-up turrets, built-in sound effects, adjustable legs, and an 85oz capacity, it is the most technically impressive theater collectible currently confirmed for this film. Marcus prices this at $80.80, which is the highest price ever documented for a single theater collectible. With Swan’s shipping at approximately $12, your total for the AT-AT ordered online comes to around $93 delivered before tax. Ordering the same item through Marcus adds another $7 to $8 in shipping costs. The [Round Hero Popcorn Tin (230oz Gold)](https://swandrivein.com/product/round-hero-popcorn-tin-230oz-gold/) is the largest item in Swan’s lineup and has not appeared in any other online shop we have tracked. At 230oz it is nearly double the capacity of the 130oz tins available elsewhere. Swan has confirmed this at $23.99, which is notably lower than the $29.99 price point for the smaller 130oz tins — making it the better value per ounce in the lineup. ## The 130oz Tins ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MANG-TIN-TUB-130oz-GREEN-GROGU-3DMOCKUP-4HRDR-675x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/130oz-GROGU-PEEK-THROUGH-1HRDR-675x900.png)Swan carries three 130oz tin options. The [Round Grogu Popcorn Tin (130oz Black)](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-round-grogu-popcorn-tin-130oz-black/) features Grogu with his hands gripping the rim and his oversized ears in full detail, confirmed at $19.99 — $10 cheaper than Marcus charges for the same item. The [Round Mandalorian Popcorn Tin (130oz Gold)](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-round-mandalorian-popcorn-tin-130oz-gold/) is the Mandalorian-themed version of the same format, also confirmed at $19.99. Swan also carries two square tin options: the [Square Tin Box with Grogu](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-square-tin-box-popcorn-bucket-with-grogu/) and the [Square Tin Box with Mandalorian](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-square-tin-box-popcorn-bucket-with-mandalorian/), both priced at $32.99. Both square tins have already sold out, with Swan indicating more stock is on the way. ## Drinkware: The Helmet Tumbler and Grogu Dome Cup The [Mandalorian Helmet Tumbler](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-mandalorian-helmet-tumbler/) is a sculpted Din Djarin helmet with an electroplated chrome finish, confirmed at $29.99. It has already sold out, with more stock on the way. The [Dome Lid Grogu Tumbler](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-dome-lid-grogu-tumber/) is a double-wall insulated cup with Grogu in the clear dome lid, confirmed at $22.99. Swan also carries the [Set of 3 Topper Cups with All Three Collectable Grogu Toppers](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-set-of-3-topper-cups-with-three-collectable-grogu-toppers/) at $34.99, which gives you all three Grogu topper variants in a single purchase and has not appeared in any other online shop we have tracked. Swan also carries a [Flip Top 24oz Water Bottle](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-flip-top-24oz-water-bottle/) at $22.99, a lower-commitment option if you want something functional over collectible. ![Close-up of a shiny gray helmet with a black vertical stripe on top, set against a warm yellow‑orange textured background.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ELECTROPLATEBOTTLE_MANDO_HERO-900x900.webp)![Grogu (Baby Yoda) seated inside a beverage cup with a dome lid and green straw, set against a yellow‑orange background, evoking The Mandalorian.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DOMECUP_MANDO_HERO-900x900.webp)## Wearables, Plush, and the Keychain The [Grogu Ears Hat](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-grogu-ears-hat/) is the wearable in Swan’s lineup and one of the more unique items in the entire online collection, confirmed at $29.99. A Grogu ears hat for the theater crowd is the kind of piece that will sell fast, and it is not currently listed by any other online retailer. The [Mattel Grogu Plush Doll](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-mattel-grogu-plush-doll/) is a separate item from the vinyl head plush that Marcus carries, confirmed at $32.99. The [Plush Throw Fleece Blanket](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-plush-throw-fleece-blanket/) at $24.99 rounds out the soft goods in Swan’s lineup and has not appeared at any other online retailer for this collection. The [Keychain Grogu Dangler](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-keychain-grogu-dangler/) at $12.99 is the most affordable item in Swan’s shop and the only dedicated standalone keychain listed at any online retailer for this film. Swan also carries the [Set of All Four Collectable Metal Figurines](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-collectable-metal-figurine-set-of-four/) at $49.99, which bundles all four figures in a single purchase and has not appeared anywhere else online. ## The Shipping Advantage and What It Means Swan’s shipping rate of approximately $12 is the clearest reason to pay attention here if you are ordering multiple items. At Marcus, shipping runs up to $19.99. On the AT-AT alone, that difference covers itself, and on a two or three-item order the savings compound. Swan is a small independent drive-in. They are not a national chain. Their willingness to ship this collection at lower rates makes them genuinely competitive for online buyers, not just a novelty option. Our take: the Star Wars Day timing is smart, and the 12-item selection is the best we have seen from any single online source for this collection. If you are planning to order more than one piece, run the math on the shipping before you default to Marcus or any other chain shop. On a $30 tin, paying $7 less in shipping is real money. The Grogu Ears Hat and the 230oz Hero Tin are the two items worth watching most closely when prices drop at 12:01 AM EST on May 4, because neither has appeared anywhere else online and availability will determine whether they last through the day. ## Swan Drive-In Selling Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Buckets Online Starting May the Fourth All items are live now at Swan Drive-In’s online shop. For every theater collectible for this film and every other 2026 release, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Hallmark Channel kicked off May for Moms with the premiere of ‘Kentucky Roses’ starring Andrew Walker and Odette Annable. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hallmark-Channels-Kentucky-Roses-Was-Indeed-a-Run-For-The-Roses-Review-1600x900.jpg)The premise is that a greenhouse worker, Sadie, and the son of Churchill Downs’ CEO, Ash, form an unlikely pair, coming together to save the Kentucky Derby rose blanket and uncovering a generational love story along the way. The movie opens with a scene from 1932 where Lefty and Gloria are stealing a moment amid flowers and moonlight. He gives her a Horseshoe necklace and says always point the horseshoe up so the luck doesn’t run out. Sadie is working in the greenhouse with her mom at Churchill Downs. She has to leave to go to her job at a renowned florist. Sadie comes from a line of greenhouse workers from Churchill Downs. Her dream is to be a florist on her own. She’s friends with trainer Camila and her horse Angelface. Sadie is a little gunshy from a failed marriage. A storm rolls in, and Churchill Downs needs repair work before the Derby, which is just a few weeks away. CEO Frank Reed calls in his son, Ash, to do the work, since Ash is a contractor. Ash is reluctant. He built his contractor business using his mom’s maiden name because he didn’t want the association with his father. Ash wants to be taken seriously on his own merit. His mother, Lillie, convinces him to do it. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/roses1a.webp)From there, Ash and Sadie meet and watch fireworks together. It’s kind of a perfect meet -cute. The story continues with Ash rebuilding the spire of Churchill Downs, and Sadie ends up doing a floral job for Ash’s mom. She needs red roses for this. Of course, there are no roses this close to the Derby. Ash takes her to a grove of flowers on his parents’ land. The same place where Lefty and Gloria once stood. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/roses1c.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/roses1b.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rosesb-1.webp)An emergency crops up when the roses to make the famed Kentucky Derby Rose blanket are stuck in South America. Sadie works with her boss to create an online plea for red roses, and the response is fantastic. Roses show up by the truckload. Sadie saves the day. The drama between Ash and Sadie, because every Hallmark movie needs a third-act conflict, is intertwined in the relationship between Lefty and Gloria. Gloria, it turns out, was Sadie’s grandmother, and Lefty was Ash’s great-uncle Charlie. We see them throughout the movie. They were forced apart because she was a greenhouse worker and he was prominent in society. His family broke them up. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/roses1e.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/roses1d.webp)The legends that Ash and Sadie are told are from different perspectives. His family states that Gloria was a gold digger. Sadie’s family states that she loved him and gave him up, giving back his necklace and engagement ring. And there is the conflict. Sadie is defensive of her grandmother and Ash of Uncle Charlie. It turns out that Lefty took the necklace that she gave back and wrapped it in blueprints and hit it on a windowsill. Ash gives it to Sadie, and the two get together. A happy ending at the Derby with Angelface winning the roses. This is a near-perfect Hallmark Channel movie. It’s got romance, heart, and feel-good vibes. It’s a little slower paced, and the multigenerational subplot was a nice touch. The locations were gorgeous. The movie was shot at Churchill Downs. You couldn’t pick a more picturesque location. Add in the roses, and it’s a beautiful movie. Ash and Sadie both have dreams outside Churchill Downs, yet end up happily there. Some things you think you don’t want are exactly where you need to be, and they found out that they were happy there and still going for those outside dreams together just not pushing the past and legacy away. Andrew Walker and Odette Annable were chemistry magic. Hallmark, please cast her in more movies. She was a perfect Hallmark leading lady. Andrew is never the wrong choice. I just spent the week rewatching the Andrew Walker collection on Hallmark+, and he never misses. Some movies are not my favorite, but he is never the reason. He pulls off sweet, tender, and charming. Andrew Walker also served as Executive Producer on this film alongside Kelly Pendergraft. The rest of the cast was just as fantastic. Peyton Meyer and Ally Ledford played Lefty and Gloria. I could see these actors being in the next class of Hallmark leads. Gregg Henry is PERFECTLY cast as Churchill Downs CEO, Frank Reed. I mean, these are the roles he was made for. Katherine Morgan plays Delilah, Sadie’s boss. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/roses2b.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/roses2c.webp)The writing was key to making this what it was. Jamie Pachino wrote a beautiful movie. Having written some of the more personal Hallmark Channel movies, such as ‘A Bramble House Christmas’, ‘Long Lost Christmas’, and several of the Godwink movies, she knows how to evoke a little emotion. This movie was a lot of heart. Clare Niederpruem directed it in a seamless way. We were taken on a journey surrounded by beautiful flowers and backdrops. The fireworks scene and any time Sadie was working with flowers were beautifully shot. There was a huge marketing push behind the movie, and if you want a necklace like the one that goes from Lefty to Gloria, then to Ash and Sadie, you can get yours through Hallmark. They put out a whole line of Kentucky Roses jewelry and a Kentucky Roses wine. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rosesa-1.webp)The miss for me was that I wasn’t sure what I was supposed to think of Delilah, Sadie’s boss. She was aloof and cold but encouraging. And the conflict surrounding the ancestors felt predictable, but all in all, this was a great rewatchable movie. I recommend it and will watch this again. It’s a 4.5 popcorn bucket movie for me! You can watch ‘Kentucky Roses’ and any Andrew Walker movie on Hallmark+ now. Be sure to tune in next week for the all-new movie, **[‘All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong.’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/31/alls-fair-in-love-mahjong-is-hallmark-channels-may-9-movie-and-it-comes-with-a-real-mahjong-set/ "All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong Is Hallmark Channel’s May 9 Movie and It Comes with a Real Mahjong Set")** ‘Kentucky Roses’ marks week two in the Brenner Brother movie series. Last week we saw **[‘I’ll Be Seeing You’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/26/tyler-hynes-just-delivered-his-best-hallmark-performance-yet-in-ill-be-seeing-you/ "Tyler Hynes Just Delivered His Best Hallmark Performance Yet in ‘I’ll Be Seeing You’")** starring Tyler Hynes, and next week ‘All’s Fair in Love & Mahjon’ stars Paul Campbell. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Hallmark Channel is off to the races tonight with the premiere of the brand new May movie. ‘Kentucky Roses’ premieres tonight at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel and will stream tomorrow on Hallmark+. ![Romance Blooms With The Premiere of Kentucky Roses on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Romance-Blooms-With-The-Premiere-of-Kentucky-Roses-on-Hallmark-Channel-1600x873.jpg)*Update: We watched the premiere and have our full review up for **[‘Kentucky Roses.’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/03/hallmark-channels-kentucky-roses-was-indeed-a-run-for-the-roses-review/ "Hallmark Channel’s Kentucky Roses Was Indeed a Run For The Roses – Review")*** ‘Kentucky Roses’ stars Andrew Walker and Odette Annable as Ash and Sadie. The story is about a greenhouse worker, Sadie, and the son of Churchill Downs’ CEO, Ash, who form an unlikely pair, coming together to save the Kentucky Derby rose blanket and uncovering a generational love story along the way. ‘Kentucky Roses’ is directed by Clare Niederpruem, who is no stranger to the Hallmark Channel. Clare has previously directed Hallmark Channel hits such as ‘A Grand Ole Opry Christmas,’ ‘A Pinch of Portugal’, and a personal favorite, ‘Villa Amore.’ Jamie Pachino wrote ‘Kentucky Roses’. She is a prolific Hallmark Channel writer, having written ‘Long Lost Christmas’, ‘A Bramble House Christmas’, and ‘On The Twelfth Date of Christmas.’ ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rosesd.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rosesc.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rosesb.webp)Hallmark Channel has had a great press run for this movie. Andrew Walker and Odette Annable have appeared on many talk shows to promote the movie. They are at Churchill Downs for the Derby. You can watch the 152nd Kentucky Derby today at 6:57 pm EST. Andrew Walker also put out a Kentucky Roses merch line with **[Dressing Festive. ](https://dressingfestive.com/collections/andrew-walker "Dressing Festive. ")**Hallmark has put out their own merch line for the movie. They put out Kentucky Roses wine and a Kentucky Roses jewelry collection. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KR_bottle_ce43dab7-bbc7-4ae8-8e60-cfb6fc7bff81_800x.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rosesa.webp)While the Derby is considered the greatest 2 minutes in sports, hopefully ‘Kentucky Roses’ is the greatest 2 hours on Hallmark Channel. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Our Take: The btmrr updated feel is real! The track is much smoother, Rainbow Caverns are really well imagineered. The final uphill lift new scenes really added to the story. Overall on first ride impressions, we had a great time. ![Big Thunder Opening May 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Big-Thunder-Mountain-Railroad-BTMRR-Testing-New-Tracks-1600x900.jpg)Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens May 3, 2026 With New Track, Lower Height Requirement, and Rainbow Caverns MagicThe beloved Frontierland coaster has been closed for a lengthy refurbishment, and the return is not just a polish job. Disney has added a new moment to the ride experience: as the train rattles underground, guests pass through spectacular natural caverns filled with phosphorescent pools that illuminate iridescent stalagmites rising from the floor and stalactites hanging from the ceiling above. The Rainbow Caverns are beautiful — and according to the mountain’s lore, not entirely welcoming. Along with the new cavern sequence, the refurbishment included a brand new track and refreshed passenger train cars. The work was designed to preserve the attraction’s classic storytelling and energy while adding new life and detail throughout. Disney’s safety teams conducted a comprehensive review as part of the reopening process, and the result is a new height requirement of 38 inches, down from the previous 40 — a meaningful change for families with younger kids who have been waiting to ride. ## The Legend Behind the Mountain ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/687025722_1396881055802046_3224104312376018641_n-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/687038284_1396881022468716_223641798886838781_n-720x900.jpg)For guests who want to get more out of the experience than just the thrills, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has one of the richest backstories in all of Walt Disney World. The legend centers on Barnabas T. Bullion, the eldest son of a wealthy mining family who received a government land grant — signed by President James K. Polk himself — giving him rights to the Western River Valley in the American Southwest. In 1850, Bullion founded the Big Thunder Mining Company and set out to extract every ounce of gold buried deep inside the mountain. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/686948329_1396881049135380_8282883136028067048_n-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/685876501_1396881019135383_8409332171704140664_n-720x900.jpg)Cave-ins sealed off rich strikes. Machines failed without explanation. Rumbles of thunder echoed from deep within the rock. Miners fled the operation, and the nearby town of Tumbleweed — once a flourishing boomtown complete with a boarding house, a saloon, and a company store — dwindled to near nothing. The town placed its hopes in a traveling figure named Professor Cumulus Isobar, billed as a “Rainmaker Extraordinaire and Purveyor of Magical Elixirs,” whose arrival at least brought rain to the drought-stricken settlement, even if it came in the form of flash floods. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/687112966_1396881045802047_3680040244108353875_n-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/684905159_1396881062468712_8372696764687577792_n-720x900.jpg)Today the narrow-gauge engines roll out of the makeshift station with no human at the controls, sending unsuspecting passengers deep into the mountain through the mines and desert terrain. Bullion’s portrait still hangs in the queue, watching over every rider who dares to board. The train names — U.B. Bold, U.R. Daring, I.M. Brave, I.B. Hearty, U.R. Courageous, and I.M. Fearless — are a final dare before the ride begins. ## What to Know Before You Ride ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1000050369-1600x900.jpg)The new height requirement is 38 inches. The queue winds through the Big Thunder Mining Offices before descending into the main boarding area, and the details throughout are worth slowing down for: a blown-open safe, Bullion’s original land grant, a “No Drinking, No Fighting, No Whistling, No Kidding” sign, and the Foreman’s Post operated by the looming G. Willikers. If you have time, read the signage — it deepens the whole experience considerably. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1000050319-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1000050332-507x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1000050352-507x900.jpg)Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is located in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. Lightning Lane access is available through the Disney World app. We rode it today and will have firsthand video and photos of the new Rainbow Caverns added to this article shortly. Stay with Fantasy Land News for full ride coverage including video from inside the new caverns. For more Magic Kingdom coverage, visit our [Disney Parks](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-parks/) section. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Both offers go on sale this week and cover travel windows through mid-August 2026. ![Disney World Drops New Summer 2026 Ticket and Resort Deals Starting This Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Walt-Disney-World-Price-Hike-Tickets-Annual-Pass-1600x900.jpg)**Walt Disney World’s New After-2-P.M. Summer Ticket**. Starting April 1, 2026, Walt Disney World is selling a new partial-day ticket that lets guests skip the morning rush and arrive at any of the four theme parks after 2 p.m. through regular park close. No theme park reservation is required, which is a notable perk for families who prefer to keep their plans flexible. The ticket is available in two options: a two-day pass starting from $235 plus tax, and a three-day pass starting from $329 plus tax. The arrival window runs from May 26 through July 29, 2026. Guests arriving in the afternoon will still be able to catch special evening entertainment, including Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away. One thing to note before booking: any dining reservations, Lightning Lane selections, or mobile orders made before 2 p.m. will not be valid with this ticket, so guests should plan accordingly and hold off on pre-park purchases until arrival. ![Cool Kids' Summer 2026 at Walt Disney World: The Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Cool-KIDS-SUMMER_-2026_-New-Rides-Free-Water-Park-Entry-and-Big-Discounts-1600x900.jpg)Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 at Walt Disney World: The Complete Guide**Disney+ Perks Member Resort Discount Is Back**. Beginning April 2, Disney+ subscribers enrolled in the Disney+ Perks program can access discounted rates at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels. The deal covers most nights from June 21 through August 15, 2026, with a two-night minimum stay required. Discounted starting rates include $99 per night at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort for a standard room, $169 per night at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside in a standard location with a fifth sleeper, $249 per night at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort in a Cars Family Suite, $279 per night at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort in a Deluxe Studio, and $369 per night at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge with a Savanna View. These price points make staying on property more accessible for families, and being on site means easier midday breaks, which can be a game-changer during Florida’s summer heat. **Free Water Park Admission for Resort Guests**. Guests staying at any Disney Resorts Collection hotel can also get free admission to one of Walt Disney World’s two water parks on their check-in day, available between May 26 and September 8, 2026, subject to availability. Both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach will be open this summer, so families can choose the experience that fits their group best. ![Disney Water Park Pass is Back, Here's What You Need to Know](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Disney-Worlds-Water-Parks-Blizzard-Beach-and-Typhoon-Lagoon-Both-Open-All-Summer-Starting-May-21-1200x675.jpg)**Planning Your Cool Kids’ Summer at Walt Disney World**. These deals are a strong starting point for families building out a summer trip, but there is a lot more happening at Walt Disney World this season. For a full look at everything coming to the parks this summer, visit the [Fantasy Land News Cool Kids’ Summer guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/). If you are ready to book, our travel partner MEI-Travel Mousefan Travel offers free, no-obligation vacation planning and can help you take full advantage of these limited-time offers before they sell out. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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If you have visited Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando recently, the dining program there has been on a roll. The cocktail program the hotels launched earlier this year is worth knowing about, too. We covered the full story [here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/25/loews-hotels-at-universal-orlando-just-launched-a-cocktail-program-and-every-drink-has-a-story/). ![Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner at Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mothers-Day-Brunch-and-Dinner-at-Loews-Hotels-at-Universal-Orlando-1600x900.jpg)[The Kitchen](https://the-kitchen.constantcontactsites.com/mothers-day) at Hard Rock Hotel opens first, running from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a gourmet buffet that includes carving stations with prime rib and spiral ham, a made-to-order pasta station, a smoked salmon display, and a wide dessert selection. Pricing is $85 for adults and $40 for children ages 3 to 9. Parking is validated with a $40 minimum. Reservations can be made online or by calling 407-503-3463. [Islands Dining Room](https://islands-dining-room.constantcontactsites.com/mothers-day) at Loews Royal Pacific Resort runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a Pan-Asian influenced buffet that mixes brunch classics with a sushi station, iced raw bar, Asian charcuterie, omelet and waffle station, smoked beef brisket, buttermilk fried chicken, a wok station, and desserts. Same pricing as the Hard Rock: $85 adults, $40 for children ages 3 to 9, parking validated with a $40 minimum. Reservations online or at 407-503-3463. [Amatista Cookhouse](https://amatista-cookhouse.constantcontactsites.com/mothers-day) at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort runs from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and takes a different approach entirely with a Caribbean-influenced prix fixe menu at $65 per person. Starters include soup, salad, or garlic lime shrimp. Entree choices are surf and turf with New York strip and pan-seared shrimp, mojo-marinated chicken, or coconut aji amarillo salmon. Dessert options are Caribbean rum cake, guava cheesecake, or passionfruit cheesecake. Parking validated with a $40 minimum. Reservations online or at 407-503-3463. Trattoria del Porto at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is the most approachable price point of the four, with extended breakfast buffet hours from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. covering scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, French toast, pork sausage, smoked salmon, and assorted pastries. Pricing is $36 for adults and $18 for children ages 3 to 9. Parking validated with a $40 minimum. Reservations at the link above or by calling 407-503-3463. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Resorts, Universal Orlando **Tags:** Loews Hotel, Mothers Day 2026, Universal Orlando --- ### [The Pond Calls Again For an All-New Episode of The Way Home on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/02/the-pond-calls-again-for-an-all-new-episode-of-the-way-home-on-hallmark-channel/) **Published:** May 2, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** The Pond Calls Again For an All-New Episode of The Way Home on Hallmark Channel. The fourth and final season continues with a new episode Sunday night at 9/8c and streaming on Hallmark+ the following day. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Pond-Calls-Again-For-an-All-New-Episode-of-The-Way-Home-on-Hallmark-Channel-1600x900.jpg)In the new episode of **[The Way Home](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/what-to-know-before-the-way-home-season-4/ "Before the Pond Closes: Your Complete Guide to The Way Home Season 4")**, Kat and Elliot plan a romantic getaway, while Alice tries to gather more clues. Meanwhile, Del and Sam get a surprise visit from Elliot’s father, Vic. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wayhome43g.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wayhome43d.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wayhome43c.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wayhome43b.webp)To recap Episode 2 titled “Blinded By the Light”, we went to several time periods. Kat arrived in 1925 and met young Fern Landry. Alice went to 1976 and reunited with Colton and Evelyn. Del remembered times in the 1990s with Colton about young Elliot. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wayhome43e.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wayhome43f.webp)In the 1920s, Kat and Fern walked from the Landry farm, where Fern didn’t live, to town. They hitch a ride with the Auggie boys, who are Augustines. In town, they are at the Port Haven Herald office. Fern lets Kat know that is where she works as the society columnist, and she lives there. She lets Kat know that the editor is Grayson Goodwin. They start getting ready to head to Lingermore for a party, when Cliff Kane. He’s looking for a place to live. Kat says you can rent the Landy farm, as it’s sitting empty. Kat and Fern go to Lingermore dressed to the nines and attend the party. We meet Grayson, and he’s magnanimous. He ends up proposing to Fern. Kat sees him give money to the Auggie boys. The party gets raided by the temperance police since it’s during prohibition. Fern and Kat are walking back to the farm so Kat can get to the pond. They are met by Cliff. He is headed to the farm, which he rented. He lets them know that he is the Temperance official. Kat goes back to the present ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wayhome42c.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wayhome42b.webp)Meanwhile, Alice is in 1976. Older Fern tells her that Colton is out with the in-laws and not home. Fern is a little scattered. Alice heads to town and is picked up by Evelyn on the way. Evie drops her off at Coyles and says she’ll be back. Alice talks with Jasper and goes over some music sheets. Colton comes, and they all head to Lingermore. There we meet Ash, Evelyn’s husband. He has a lot of people around, and there seems to be tension between the newlyweds. The group explores the tunnels under Lingermore, which are rumored to be haunted because of an explosion in the 20s with rum runners. Evie reveals to Alice that she’s pregnant and terrified because she knows her marriage is in trouble. We do see Colton and Alice have a moment on the way back from Lingermore. Alice sings her song for Colton, and he tells her that it’s not her. It’s not what’s in her heart. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wayhome42a.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wayhome42d.webp)In the present, Del is heartbroken for the grieving Elliot. He’s dealing with not only the fact that his mom left him at the pond, but the pond also wouldn’t let him travel. Del deals with the memories of a pact she made with Colton about Elliot. She says they should have just kept him when he was placed on their porch. She eventually reveals that she thinks Tessa may be with Colton’s brother, Griffin. We will see what happens next with Fern, Tessa, Griffin, and the rest of the gang as the pond takes us where we have to go. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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If you want the AT-AT bucket without fighting a concession line, this is your window.** Swan Drive-In Selling [Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Buckets Online Starting May the Fourth](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/02/swan-drive-in-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-may-the-fourth/) ![You Can Order the Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Buckets Right Now Before They Hit Theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-buckets-Online-Sales-Marcus-1600x900.jpg)We have been tracking every chain’s collectible lineup in our [full Mandalorian and Grogu popcorn bucket roundup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-tickets/). Marcus Theatres was already confirmed with four in-theater items. Now their online shop at [marcus.onlyintheatres.shop](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/collections/the-mandalorian-grogu) has expanded what they are offering, and you can place an order today. All items carry a ship date of after May 18, putting them in your hands right around opening weekend. ## The AT-AT Bucket Is $80.80, and That Number Matters ![The Mandalorian and Grogu AT-AT Bucket Is $80.80,](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AT-ATBUCKET_MANDO_HERO-900x900.webp)The flagship item is the [Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu 85oz Giant AT-AT Popcorn Container](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/the-mandalorian-grogu-85oz-giant-at-at-popcorn-container), priced at $80.80. At 20 inches tall and 15 inches wide, it is a full sculptural AT-AT walker with LED light-up turrets, built-in sound effects, and adjustable legs. Din Djarin himself is scaled on the hull. The capacity is 85oz. That $80.80 price is not a typo, and it is not the result of some miscalculation. It is a new ceiling for theater collectible pricing. Before this, the highest price we had documented for a single theater popcorn collectible was $79.99, with most large-format buckets landing at $74.99. The AT-AT at $80.80 crosses the $80 mark for the first time and establishes that as the new reality for premium theater merchandise. If you have been collecting for a while, you already know prices have been climbing. This is the confirmation that the market has moved again. Add approximately $19 for shipping and your total lands around $99 before tax. That is the honest number to budget if you are ordering online. ## The Grogu Tin and the Keychain Tins Are Both $29.99 ![The Grogu Tin The Mandalorian and Grogu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GROGUBUCKET_MANDO_HERO-900x900.webp)![Keychain Tins The Mandalorian and Grogu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MANDO_KEYCHAIN_BUCKET_MANDO_HERO-900x900.webp)The [130oz Grogu Popcorn Tin](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/the-mandalorian-grogu-130oz-tin-with-grogu) is a large-format collectible tin featuring Grogu peering over the rim with his hands gripping the edge and his oversized ears in full detail. It holds 130oz and is priced at $29.99. The [130oz Tin Box with Keychain](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/the-mandalorian-grogu-130oz-tin-box-with-keychains-2-styles) is also $29.99 and comes in two versions. Each tin features the official Mandalorian and Grogu theatrical artwork and includes one exclusive character keychain in a display box. You choose either the Mandalorian in his Beskar armor or Grogu with his Jedi Order badge. The listing notes assembly is required. If you want both keychains, you need both tins, and at $29.99 each that is a reasonable ask for what you are getting. ## Two Drinkware Options: The Helmet Bottle and the Grogu Dome Cup ![The Helmet Bottle The Mandalorian and Grogu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ELECTROPLATEBOTTLE_MANDO_HERO-900x900.webp)![Grogu Dome Cup The Mandalorian and Grogu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DOMECUP_MANDO_HERO-900x900.webp)The [32oz Mandalorian Helmet Electroplated Bottle](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/the-mandalorian-grogu-32oz-mandalorian-electroplated-drink-bottle) is priced at $29.99. It is sculpted in the shape of Din Djarin’s helmet with an electroplated chrome finish and features a removable lid and straw. This is the drinkware piece for someone who wants something that functions like a daily-use bottle while still being a full collectible. The [20oz Double Wall Cup with Grogu Dome Lid](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/the-mandalorian-grogu-20oz-double-wall-cup-with-grogu-in-dome-lid) is priced at $19.99, making it the most accessible item in the lineup. It is a double-wall insulated cup with a clear dome lid and a Grogu miniature perched on top. It has a removable lid and straw. The double-wall insulation means it will actually keep a cold drink cold, which puts it in a different category than a standard concession cup. ## The Grogu Plush Rounds Out the Lineup ![The Grogu Plush The Mandalorian and Grogu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/VINYLPLUSH_MANDO_HERO-1-900x900.webp)The [11″ Grogu Vinyl Head Plush](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/the-mandalorian-grogu-plush-grogu-with-vinyl-head) is priced at $32.99. It features a soft body dressed in Grogu’s signature robe with the Jedi Order medallion on his satchel, and a detailed vinyl head. At 11 inches tall, it is sized as something you could actually display without giving up shelf space to a massive prop. For a plush in this space, $32.99 is standard. The vinyl head is the differentiator here. Most theater plush items go full soft-body, so the sculpted head gives this one a display quality that separates it from the average concession stand grab. ## What FLN Thinks About Ordering Online vs. Waiting for the Theater The honest answer depends on which item you want and how much you value certainty. The AT-AT at $80.80 plus $12 shipping is about $93 delivered to your door before opening weekend. If you go to a Marcus Theatre and it is in stock, you pay $80.80 at the counter and walk out with it. The online path costs more but removes the risk of showing up and finding an empty shelf. For an item at this price point, that is a trade worth considering. The Grogu Dome Cup at $19.99 is a different calculation entirely. That is an easy in-theater impulse buy if you are already going. The tins and the helmet bottle fall somewhere in the middle, depending on how much you dislike uncertainty. The full Mandalorian and Grogu theater collectible picture across all chains is covered in our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets 2026 guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/), which tracks every chain and every film. Stay with [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com) as we get closer to May 22. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The sweepstakes drew thousands of entries from educators across all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, with 15 winners selected representing elementary, middle, and high school teachers. The connection to Abbott Elementary is fitting. Disney and ABC used the Season 5 premiere of the show in October 2025 to announce the sweepstakes, leaning into the show’s reputation as one of the most accurate and affectionate portrayals of public school teaching on television right now. The winning teachers received round-trip transportation from home, a three-night stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, two three-day Park Hopper tickets, a private evening reception, and a private fireworks viewing sponsored by General Motors. Beyond the park experience, the teachers attended Disney Imagination Campus workshops across their four days at the resort. Those workshops are worth understanding because they are not traditional sit-down sessions. Disney Imagination Campus takes place inside the parks, backstage, and on stage, using Disney’s own storytelling and production methods to teach real-world skills in performing arts, science and technology, arts and humanities, and leadership and innovation. The goal is to send educators home with approaches they can actually use in a classroom. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CCC_0615-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)The $150,000 in grants announced alongside the celebration adds another layer. General Motors, in partnership with DonorsChoose, is distributing that funding across the 15 winning teachers, giving each of them roughly $10,000 to direct toward STEAM-related projects for other educators in their home communities. The teachers are not just being honored. They are being given resources to extend what they learned outward. Our take: Disney does a lot of things well, and teacher appreciation programming is one of the ones that holds up. The sweepstakes format means these are not hand-selected names. Thousands of people entered, and 15 won, which makes the parade down Main Street feel earned in a way that a curated PR moment would not. The Abbott Elementary pairing has been smart from the start because it connects the celebration to an audience that already cares deeply about what teachers go through every day. Five years in, this one has found its rhythm. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2117500526-0017-2048x1308-1-1409x900.jpg)## Disney World Honored 15 Teachers with a Magic Kingdom Parade During National Teacher Appreciation Week For more Walt Disney World news and coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The timing is not accidental. Spielberg’s new film, Disclosure Day, hits theaters and IMAX on June 12 and represents his first return to alien science fiction since War of the Worlds more than 20 years ago. Starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, and Colin Firth, with a score composed by John Williams in their 30th collaboration together, the film is one of the most anticipated originals of 2026. Universal Orlando is essentially turning its own park into a preseason celebration for their biggest summer release, and for guests already planning a trip, that is a genuine bonus layer to the visit. ## JAWS Experiences and the Summer Movie Series ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jaws_Loungefly-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jaws_Loungefly2-1350x900.jpg)JAWS fans get their own dedicated corner of the summer with a series of photo ops built around iconic settings and elements from the film, alongside specialty food and drinks and a park’s exclusive merchandise collection with limited-release apparel and accessories. The Summer Movie Series at Universal CityWalk runs on select dates from June 20 through August 26, with screenings of Back to the Future, JAWS, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, and more at Universal Cinemark. A separate movie ticket is required for those screenings. ## Minions and Monsters Characters and New Menu Items ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/RH7_4206_1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/RH7_4374-1350x900.jpg)Illumination’s Minions and Monsters brings two new Minions from the upcoming film to Universal Studios Florida. Henry and James are available for interactive photo ops, and guests can also find a shoulder pal of Goomi, one of the new monster characters from the movie, along with blind box collectible figures. The Minion Cafe is adding themed menu items inspired by the film, including Irene’s Creamsicle Cheesecake Fold Over and Monster Marshmallow Lemonade. ## Returning Seasonal Entertainment Several fan-favorite experiences return for summer 2026 on select nights across the resort. ### Universal Mega Movie Parade ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20240923_173017-1600x900.jpg)The Universal Mega Movie Parade returns at Universal Studios Florida with more than a dozen floats and nearly 100 performers celebrating films including E.T., Back to the Future, JAWS, Ghostbusters, Jurassic World, Minions, Trolls, and Kung Fu Panda. Annual and Seasonal Passholders get a dedicated viewing area for the parade this summer. ### CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/07_CineSational_-A-Symphonic-Spectacular-1349x900.jpg)The nighttime lagoon show returns at Universal Studios Florida, taking guests through soundtracks and moments from blockbuster films with live-scale special effects on the water. ### Hogwarts Always The projection show at Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure returns on May 30, casting the iconic moments of a Hogwarts school year across the castle facade. ## Hotel Experiences and CityWalk Summer Activities Hotel guests get extra this summer. Exclusive weekend character meet-and-greets run every Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Universal Studios Florida, available only to guests staying at Universal Orlando hotels. Large-scale sand sculptures themed to popular characters are spread across all 11 hotels, and summer-themed beverages are available throughout the entire hotel portfolio. At CityWalk, Red Coconut Club hosts Re(d)tro Nights on select evenings from May 8 through July 18, an 80s and 90s overlay with arcade games, throwback DJ sets, and photo ops. A Summer Music Series brings live band performances every Saturday night from June 20 through August 15 with themed genre nights including Broadway, Legends of Rock, and EDM. Guests can also watch the World Cup at NBC Sports Grill and Brew from June 11 through July 19 with specialty food and live entertainment. ## Summer 2026 Ticket Deals There are three offers worth knowing before you book. ### Florida Residents Florida residents can get a second day free on a one-day Park-to-Park ticket and save up to 25% on stays at participating Universal Orlando hotels this summer. ### U.S., Canadian, and Latin American Residents The strongest deal for out-of-state guests is the Buy a 3-Day Base or Park-to-Park Ticket, Get 2 Days Free offer, which grants five total days of access to Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Epic Universe for the price of three days. Epic Universe is a full additional park that opened earlier this year, so this deal effectively includes the newest theme park in Orlando at no extra cost. ### Annual and Seasonal Passholders Passholders save up to 30% on stays at participating Universal Orlando hotels this summer and receive exclusive in-park perks, including the dedicated parade viewing area and exclusive food and beverage items. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/04_Universal-Mega-Movie-Parade-Trolls-1349x900.jpg)Our take: the Spielberg framing is smart, and it works because Universal actually owns this lane. No other theme park can put real film props and behind-the-scenes history in front of guests while also running the movie in theaters down the street. The JAWS experiences are the kind of fan-service detail that rewards guests who grew up with the film, and if Epic Universe was already part of your summer plan, the five-day-for-three pricing is a real incentive to book sooner rather than later. Universal Orlando Resort’s summer experiences run May 23 through August 10, 2026. For more information, visit [universalorlando.com](https://www.universalorlando.com/). For more Universal Orlando news and coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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What Disney’s blog post does not say directly: Meg Crofton was also the first woman ever to serve as president of [Walt Disney World](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/guest-services/water-transportation/), taking the helm in 2006 and holding it until 2013. That detail makes this more than just a nice honorific. The first ferryboat named after a woman will now cross Seven Seas Lagoon every single day as guests make their way to Magic Kingdom. The boat itself is 120 feet long and has been under construction at a marina in Florida. Disney is preparing to ship it in pieces to the resort over the next few weeks, where a team will spend roughly a year assembling, painting, and finishing it before the 2027 launch. The fleet will grow from three ferries to four, a capacity boost that makes sense given Magic Kingdom is simultaneously undergoing its largest expansion in history. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/New-Magic-Kingdom-Ferryboat-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Richard-Irvine-Ferryboat-at-Magic-Kingdom-1351x900.jpg)Crofton joined The Walt Disney Company in 1977 as a marketing manager and spent nearly three decades climbing through the company before being named president. During her time leading Walt Disney World, she oversaw New Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom, the first major theme park expansion at the resort since Animal Kingdom opened, which brought Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Be Our Guest Restaurant to life. She also opened Disney’s Art of Animation Resort in 2012. When she received her window on Main Street, U.S.A. in 2015, it named her the founder of the “Center for Leadership Development” with the line: “We start leaders on their journeys.” Her portrait, created by Walt Disney Imagineering, will be on the first deck of the new vessel alongside a plaque sharing her story with future guests. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Meg-Crofton-e1777641536330-1635x1080-1-1363x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Meg-Crofton-Imagineering-New-Fantasyland-1340x900.jpg)The three existing ferryboats, the Admiral Joe Fowler, the General Joe Potter, and the Richard F. Irvine, were all renamed in 1997 to honor people who built the resort from the ground up. Fowler was a Navy rear admiral who supervised the construction of Disneyland and Walt Disney World and served as Disneyland’s first General Manager. Potter was an Army major general and governor of the Panama Canal Zone who solved Walt Disney World’s entire infrastructure puzzle, designing the underground utility systems, drainage canals, and power supply that made the resort possible. Irvine was the Walt Disney Imagineering executive who shaped the master plan for Disneyland’s attractions, with significant contributions to the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean. There is also a quiet historical thread here worth noting: both the Admiral Joe Fowler and Richard F. Irvine names originally belonged to riverboats on the Rivers of America inside Magic Kingdom. Both those riverboats are now gone. The Fowler was destroyed in a 1980 crane accident, and the Irvine was renamed the Liberty Belle and retired in 2025 as part of the current expansion. The names live on in the ferry fleet. Our take: the choice of Meg Crofton feels genuinely earned here, not ceremonial. A ferryboat named after the person who oversaw New Fantasyland is now launching alongside the park’s next major chapter, and there is a real symmetry in that. And because the ferry crosses Seven Seas Lagoon dozens of times every day, her name and story will reach more guests in a quiet, lasting way than almost any plaque inside the park ever could. The first female president of Walt Disney World deserves that kind of visibility. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Meg-Crofton-opening-of-Art-of-Animation-Resort-2012-1616x1080-1-1347x900.jpg)The Meg Gilbert Crofton is expected to launch in 2027. For the latest Walt Disney World news, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com/) and our [Disney hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/disney/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Rather than a reference guide or card catalog, *Quest of Wonders* is designed as an in-world artifact, presented through diary entries, notes, and other ephemera straight from the realm of Lorcana itself. ![Quest of Wonders: An Illumineer's Lorebook front cover](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Quest-of-Wonders-Book-Slip-Cover-676x900.jpg)![Quest of Wonders: An Illumineer's Lorebook back cover](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Quest-of-Wonders-Book-Cover-663x900.jpg)The story follows Shanzay, an Illumineer from our world who discovers an old lorebook with a mysterious past. Who wrote it? Why was it hidden? Ravensburger says the search for answers will carry meaningful revelations for players, collectors, and Disney fans who have been following the game’s story since the First Chapter. “I can’t wait for fans to see what my team has cooked up alongside Disney for Quest of Wonders: An Illumineer’s Lorebook,” said Shane Hartley, Vice President of Creative for the Disney Lorcana TCG at Ravensburger. “It’s going to be eye-opening for fans that have been following along with the story of Disney Lorcana TCG since the First Chapter and hopefully entice all lovers of Disney characters to dive into the realm of Lorcana.” ## Disney Lorcana Collector’s Guide Sets 9-13 ![Disney Lorcana Collector's Guide Sets 9-13 front cover](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Collectors-Guide-Sets-9-13-Front-719x900.jpg)For fans already using the existing guides to catalog their collections, the third volume picks up where Sets 5-8 left off. It covers the sets from Fabled through Attack of the Vine, which wraps the current story arc in Q3 2026. The guide arrives in November, a few months after Attack of the Vine’s release, making it a natural companion for the full arc. Availability includes the United States, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. “The Disney Lorcana Collector’s Guide series continues detailing the excellent work that artists, designers and writers at Ravensburger did for the sets starting with Fabled through Attack of the Vine! releasing in Q3 2026,” Hartley said. “Being able to release this guide a few months after the conclusion of the story arc in Attack of the Vine! makes it a perfect companion for all the Disney Lorcana Illumineers out there.” When Ravensburger first launched the Collector’s Guide series earlier this year, [we called out the card catalog as the best part](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/06/ravensburger-expands-disney-lorcana-universe-with-first-ever-official-collectors-guides/), specifically how useful it is to see every image in one place when tracking what’s missing from your binders. Sets 9-13 should deliver that same value for the next chapter of the game. ![Ravensburger Expands Disney Lorcana Universe with First-Ever Official Collector’s Guides](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ravensburger-Expands-Disney-Lorcana-Universe-with-First-Ever-Official-Collectors-Guides-1600x900.jpg)Ravensburger Expands Disney Lorcana Universe with First-Ever Official Collector’s GuidesRavensburger says more details on both books will come before their fall releases. Keep an eye on [DisneyLorcana.com](https://DisneyLorcana.com) for updates. The lorebook in particular is the kind of release that could bring in fans who love Disney storytelling but have never touched the TCG. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Originally, it was only due in theaters for four days, but due to overwhelming demand, they have added 11 more days! We have updated this article to reflect the new dates. ![The Amazing Digital Circus Is Coming to U.S. Theaters for Its Series Finale June 4-7](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Amazing-Digital-Circus-Is-Coming-to-U.S.-Theaters-for-Its-Series-Finale-June-4-7-1600x900.jpg)Created by Gooseworx, “The Amazing Digital Circus” has surpassed 1 billion online views since its 2023 debut. It also ranked as one of the top five most-viewed Netflix shows globally in its first two weeks on the platform in October 2024, more than a year after its initial release. The series follows a cast of humans trapped inside a digital circus ruled by an AI named Caine, navigating increasingly unstable and surreal circumstances as they try to understand what the circus actually is and whether there is any way out. The finale picks up with Caine gone and the circus dark. The remaining cast are left with only the mistakes and traumas of their pasts as they discover the truth about the Digital Circus and its history, and face a choice about what to do with what they uncover. The theatrical release is the only way to see episode nine before its wider release. Voice actors include Lizzie Freeman as Pomni, Alex Rochon as Caine, Michael Kovach as Jax, Amanda Hufford as Ragatha, Marissa Lenti as Gangle, Sean Chiplock as Kinger, and Ashley Nichols as Zooble. Music is composed by Evan Alderete, who also scored Hazbin Hotel. This is the biggest independent animation theatrical event Fathom has announced since the trend of web-native shows making their premieres in theaters started gaining real momentum. We have covered theaters bringing [Inanimate Insanity to Regal for its 15th anniversary screening](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/28/inanimate-insanity-celebrates-15-years-with-special-anniversary-screening-at-regal-cinemas/), the [BFDI and TPOT theatrical premiere at the end of January](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/11/bfdi-tpot-21-insectophobes-nightmare-6-premieres-in-theaters-january-29th/), and [BFDIA 23 coming to Cinemark and Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/16/just-announced-bfdia-23-shattered-coming-to-cinemark-and-marcus-theatres/). The Amazing Digital Circus operates at a different scale than all of those. A billion views and a Netflix top-five placement put it in a category where the theatrical event is a genuine cultural moment rather than a fan service screening. The audience is already there. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Fathom Entertainment **Tags:** The Amazing Digital Circus Is Coming to U.S. Theaters for Its Series Finale June 4-7, The Amazing Digital Circus The Last Act Tickets --- ### [What's Coming To Hallmark Channel In May](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/30/whats-coming-to-hallmark-channel-in-may/) **Published:** April 30, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** What’s Coming To Hallmark Channel In May. As Justin Timberlake memes say, tomorrow, “it’s gonna be May”. Spring Into Love is finished, and we are moving towards the Summer. Hallmark Channel has a great lineup of new movies coming every Saturday night in May. We will start out with two romcoms and move into three consecutive Hallmark Mysteries. Every movie will premiere on Hallmark Channel and stream the following day on Hallmark+. Every Sunday in May, a new episode of the final season of **[The Way Home](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/what-to-know-before-the-way-home-season-4/ "Before the Pond Closes: Your Complete Guide to The Way Home Season 4")** airs. Hallmark+ will also premiere a new show. ![What's Coming To Hallmark Channel In May](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Whats-Coming-To-Hallmark-Channel-In-May-1600x900.jpg)## **Kentucky Roses Saturday, May 2nd at 8/7c** Kentucky Roses starring Andrew Walker and Odette Annable. A greenhouse worker and the son of Churchill Downs’ CEO form an unlikely pair, coming together to save the Kentucky Derby rose blanket and uncovering a generational love story along the way. ## **All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong Saturday, May 9th at 8/7c** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mahjong-1600x877.jpg)**[All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/31/alls-fair-in-love-mahjong-is-hallmark-channels-may-9-movie-and-it-comes-with-a-real-mahjong-set/ "All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong Is Hallmark Channel’s May 9 Movie and It Comes with a Real Mahjong Set")** starring Fiona Gubelmann, Paul Campbell, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, Melissa Peterman, Tamera Mowry-Housley. Ronni (Gubelmann) is a beloved school nurse and devoted mom who hosts a longstanding mahjong game with her dear friends, Shelley (Lowe), Carly (Mowry-Housley), and Melissa (Peterman). When Ronni becomes an empty nester, her whole world tilts — her daughter leaves for college, her hours are cut, and her ex insists it’s time to sell the home she’s poured her heart into. But a chance moment at a school fundraiser reveals her unexpected gift for teaching mahjong — and sparks a connection with Ben (Campbell), a charming contractor whose family needs a little healing of its own. As Ronni brings community after community together through the game she loves, she discovers that sometimes the hand you are dealt changes everything. With her future in the balance, Ronni must learn to bet on herself… and maybe on love, too. ## **Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Saturday, May 16th at 8/7c** ![Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Gets a May 16 Premiere Date on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Best-Served-Cold_-A-Hannah-Swensen-Mystery-Hallmark-Channel.jpg)Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Gets a May 16 Premiere Date on Hallmark Channel**[Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/22/best-served-cold-hannah-swensen-mystery-premiere-date-may-2026/ "Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Gets a May 16 Premiere Date on Hallmark Channel")** starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster. When a suspect in a forgery case is murdered and the prosecutor goes missing, Hannah and Chad must uncover how the two cases are connected and solve them in time for the trial. ## **True Justice: Eye for an Eye Saturday, May 23rd at 8/7c** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/truejustice.webp)True Justice: Eye for an Eye starring Katherine McNamara, Markian Tarasiuk, Nikki DeLoach, Benjamin Ayres. When Sharon Warner, President of Penn Charter’s Parent School Coalition, is convicted for the vehicular homicide of a fellow PSC member, the Justice Warriors take a trip back to high school to exonerate a wrongfully convicted wife, mother, and passionate student advocate. ## **Haunted Harmony Mystery: Key to the Castle Saturday**, **May 30th at 8/7c** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/harmony1-1.webp)Haunted Harmony Mystery: Key to the Castle starring Tamera Mowry-Housley, Risteard Cooper, Marco Grazzini. When a ghost hunter show comes to town, it’s up to Gethsemane and Eamon to solve the unexpected murder of the host, allowing the brand-new spirit to cross over. ## **[The Way Home](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/25/the-way-homes-kat-and-alice-separate-across-time-to-uncover-family-secrets/ "The Way Home’s Kat and Alice Separate Across Time to Uncover Family Secrets")** airs Sunday nights at 9/8c and will stream the following day on Hallmark+. Alice and Kat are traveling through time to solve family mysteries. This season is the fourth and final season. We see the gang go from the present day to the 1920s and 1970s. Will we see them revisit the 1800s and the 1990s? Coming to Hallmark+ on May 7th, the premiere of the limited-run series, Mom’s the Bride, starring Erin Cahill. In **[Mom’s the Bride](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/11/moms-the-bride-hallmark-plus-premiere-date-may-7/ "Mom’s The Bride Premieres May 7 on Hallmark+ Erin Cahill Hosts New Six-Episode Docuseries")**, each episode follows an adult woman who is planning her mother’s dream wedding, with help from Cahill and Hallmark. Flipping the script on the traditional “mother of the bride” role, the series honors the reciprocal love and support that can make the mother-daughter bond so profound. Viewers will follow the road to the altar from planning, to cake tastings, to dress fittings, and the big day. Every ceremony is a love letter from a daughter to her mother. Also on May 7th, is the finale of the Hallmark+ original show, Hope Valley 1874. We have been fortunate enough to talk with many of the stars of Hope Valley 1874. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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This is not a bobblehead. Hasbro is calling Ultimate Grogu the first-of-its-kind animatronic for the character, built with motors, sensors, and microphones that bring him to life in three different play modes. He waves. He giggles. He toddles forward. The figure is rated for collectors 14 and up, which tells you everything about who this is actually made for. The 1:1 scale means this Grogu stands at the same size as the character in the show, and the attention to screen-accurate detail shows throughout. His face is soft-skinned, his hair is rooted, and his outfit includes a fabric robe, chainmail, cross strap, satchel, and beskar rondel armor, all pulled directly from the visual language of *The Mandalorian* series and the upcoming film. Hasbro is offering two versions at launch. The standard edition ships in early 2027. For fans who want it sooner, a limited First Edition run ships in late 2026 and comes with special packaging and an exclusive collector card. Both versions are available to pre-order right now. Hasbro Pulse and Amazon are the primary pre-order destinations, along with Fan Channel retailers. The product number is G2896 and the figure requires four batteries. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hasbro-Reveals-Ultimate-Grogu-Life-Size-Animatronic-With-250-Animations-and-Sounds-1600x900.jpg)Hasbro’s Head of Disney Action Brands, Adam Biehl, said the development team spent serious time studying how the character was brought to life in the show, and the result is the most interactive and expressive Grogu figure Hasbro has ever made. That is a claim with a lot of product history behind it, and the animatronic specs back it up. For Disney World fans, there is something extra resonant here. Grogu has been walking around Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios as a meet-and-greet animatronic for a while now, and watching him tilt his head and blink in person is genuinely one of the more magical things the park pulls off. Hasbro is essentially trying to bring that same feeling home, and based on everything shown so far, they came close. If you have ever stood in line to see the Galaxy’s Edge version and thought about what it would take to have that on your shelf, this is the answer. The First Edition is the one to go after if the collector card and earlier ship date matter to you, and given how these limited runs tend to go, moving on it sooner rather than later is the smarter play. Pre-orders are live now. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The resort will feature 967 rooms spanning a range of accommodations, from standard guest rooms to one- and two-bedroom Lake Houses positioned directly on the waterfront. The new resort is the first standalone Disney hotel to open at Walt Disney World since Disney’s Riviera Resort debuted in December 2019. The most recent addition to the Disney Resorts Collection on property was the DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows, which opened December 17, 2024. The design of Lakeshore Lodge draws directly from the nature of the southeastern United States and from Bay Lake itself. Floor-to-ceiling windows are built into the resort’s architecture to flood interior spaces with natural light and frame views of the surrounding flora, the lake, and Magic Kingdom park fireworks by night. The Imagineers describing the project today made clear that the outdoor environment is not a backdrop. It is the point. ## On the Water With Walt Disney Imagineering [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260430_120951-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260430_120951-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260430_115148-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260430_115148-scaled.jpg)Today’s preview took us out onto Bay Lake aboard a Disney Transportation Boat with members of Walt Disney Imagineering, who walked us through the foundational ideas behind the new resort from the water. That setting was not incidental. Bay Lake is the true inspiration for Lakeshore Lodge, and seeing the future site from the lake itself made that connection immediate and real. Imagineers shared new artist renderings of the backside of the resort, the pool area, and the one- and two-bedroom Lake Houses along the water. The artist’s rendering released today gives you a clear sense of the scale of what is being built here. You can see the way the resort wraps the shoreline, the lush landscaping that knits the buildings into the natural setting, the prominent pool complex at the heart of the property, and the Lake Houses sitting right at the edge of Bay Lake with cypress trees in the foreground. Disney’s water transportation will connect guests here to the broader Walt Disney World Resort, the same way it always has across the lake. Imagineers were upfront that specifics on room theming, restaurant concepts, and pool details are not ready to be shared yet. Disney has committed to releasing updates throughout the rest of this year in what they are calling “Letters from Lakeshore” on the Disney Parks Blog, with new details arriving regularly through the lead-up to opening. ## The Films Behind the Design Walt Disney’s lifelong love of the natural world is the direct foundation of the Lakeshore Lodge concept. Imagineers pointed to a lineage of Disney animated films rooted in nature as touchstones for the resort’s spirit: the lush forests of *Bambi*, the colorful winds of *Pocahontas*, and the sweeping glacial landscapes of *Brother Bear*. These are not films chosen for their IP value. They are films chosen because the natural world is their subject. The Imagineers are returning to a version of Disney storytelling that puts the environment itself at the center, not as a setting for something else but as the thing itself. That lineage traces directly back to Walt Disney’s nature documentary work and his belief that the natural world deserved to be seen and celebrated on its own terms. That thread running through Lakeshore Lodge’s design is what made today’s preview feel different from a standard resort announcement. ## The Short Film That Stopped Us Cold !["4 Imagineers Paint..." Returns for Epcot's Festival of the Arts 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/20240112_135057-1200x676.jpg)!["4 Imagineers Paint..." Returns for Epcot's Festival of the Arts 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/20250117_152735-1200x676.jpg)Of everything shared with us today, the mention of one specific piece of Disney history was the detail that stayed with us most. Imagineers referenced a 1958 short film called *Four Artists Paint One Tree* as part of the creative DNA behind Lakeshore Lodge. In that film, four Disney artists each interpreted the same live oak tree in entirely different styles, demonstrating that great art comes from a genuine relationship with the natural subject in front of you, not from following a formula. That reference hit differently for us. Last year, we published a deep dive on [Four Imagineers Paint, during EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/01/17/4-imagineers-paint-returns-for-epcots-festival-of-the-arts-2025/) that revives the spirit of that exact short film by having Imagineers paint the same subject. The fact that a relatively obscure 1958 short is embedded in the creative foundation of what will be Walt Disney World’s most significant new resort in years tells you something important about the depth of thinking happening here. These Imagineers are not reaching for the most recognizable Disney IP to decorate a hotel. They are going back to something true. **Our take:** If Disney follows through on what they laid out for us today on Bay Lake, Disney Lakeshore Lodge will stand as some of the best Imagineering Walt Disney World has ever seen. We will be watching every “Letter from Lakeshore” update closely. And if the finished resort delivers on this promise, this will be the Disney Vacation Club property Holly and I buy into. We are not saying that lightly. ## What the Renderings Show The new aerial artist rendering released today shows the full scope of the resort from above and from Bay Lake’s perspective. The pool complex is expansive and occupies a central position along the waterfront, flanked by the resort’s main buildings on either side. The Lake Houses sit lower and closer to the water, connected to the broader resort but clearly designed to feel like a separate, more intimate experience right at the lake’s edge. Cypress trees and lily pads appear in the rendering along the shoreline, grounding the property in the actual ecosystem of Bay Lake rather than a generic tropical resort aesthetic. What could be a new restaurant can be seen close to the new dock, and interestigly at the boat dock sits a more streamlined looking water transportation boat. The architecture reflects the southeastern United States nature theme throughout. Warm tones, natural materials, and the layered roofline of the Lake Houses suggest a design language that moves away from the larger resort conventions on property and toward something that feels earned by its specific place. ## What Comes Next Disney has confirmed that updates on dining, recreation, amenities, and design details will continue to be shared through the Disney Parks Blog’s “[Letters from Lakeshore](https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/lakeshore-lodge-disney-world-updates/)” series as the resort moves toward its summer 2027 projected opening. Today’s preview was the first letter. What comes next will fill in the specifics that Imagineers were not yet ready to discuss, from what guests will find in their rooms to how the pool and restaurant experiences will reflect the nature storytelling at the core of this project. For now, what we know is that the creative foundation being laid here is one of the most considered and deeply rooted in Disney’s actual artistic history that we have seen applied to a resort. The next twelve to fifteen months of reveals will be worth following closely. ![Wide-angle rendering of a multi-building resort complex with a dramatic central glass canopy at sunset.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Lakeshore-Lodge-Entry-1600x900.png)## Disney Lakeshore Lodge: We Got an Insider Preview on Bay Lake With Walt Disney Imagineering Stay connected with Fantasy Land News at [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) and explore our full [Walt Disney World coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/walt-disney-world/) for every Lakeshore Lodge update as it arrives. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This year, Disney partnered with Make-A-Wish America and MrBeast to give nearly 40 wish kids and their families an immersive Avengers-themed day at Disneyland Resort. The wish kids were cast as Avengers recruits, and the entire day was built around that premise, from the first activity of the morning to a private after-hours celebration that closed out the night. The event was designed to feel personal at every turn. These were not kids watching a show. They were the ones suiting up, running missions, and getting time with the people they actually wanted to meet. ## The Creators Who Showed Up ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/large-260429_ST_0021.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260429_ST_8431-scaled-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260429_ST_9592-scaled-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260429_ST_8834-scaled-1-1350x900.jpg)Disney assembled a roster of some of the most-watched content creators on the planet for Wishes Assemble. MrBeast served as the anchor, leading a scavenger hunt and hosting his signature-style Beast Games for the wish kids. Mark Rober brought his science background to Avengers Headquarters with a hands-on egg drop experiment. Dude Perfect set up a Fan Zone with themed trick-shot stations and games throughout the day. PrestonPlayz and Clix spent time with wish kids in custom-designed gaming spaces, playing Fortnite and Minecraft before heading out to ride WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure together. Sam and Colby hosted a spooky storytime featuring a special appearance by Agatha Harkness. The creator lineup was clearly chosen with the wish kids in mind. These are not names a Disney press team picks. These are the people kids actually watch every day, which is exactly the point. ## The Marvel Surprises ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MAW-AM.jpeg)The day opened with a comic book art class led by a professional artist, teaching the kids how to draw Spider-Man. Captain America actor Anthony Mackie arrived as a surprise guest during the lesson and gifted each wish kid a Hasbro Captain America Action Figure. He then spent time with 9-year-old wish kid Coen, who had wished specifically to meet Mackie because Captain America is his favorite superhero. The two rode Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission BREAKOUT together. The evening celebration at Avengers Campus brought one more surprise. Vision actor Paul Bettany appeared at the private after-hours event, which also included YouTube’s Creator Corner lounge, a special memento award ceremony for each child, and an interactive thumbnail-creation station built in partnership with MrBeast’s team. ## The Gifts That Went Home With Them With support from Disney Consumer Products, Disney Store, and a group of licensees including Berkshire Fashions, Corkcicle, Funko, Hasbro, the LEGO Group, Mad Engine, and Monogram International, each wish family received curated gifts designed to carry the Avengers energy beyond the park. Welcome moments, hotel room surprises, action figures, character-inspired apparel, and special keepsakes were all part of the experience. The goal was to make sure the memories didn’t stay at the gate when families headed home. ## Bob Iger Honored During the Event ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bob-Iger-Receives-Inaugural-WishMaker-Lifetime-Achievement-Award-From-Make-A-Wish-America-1-1600x900.jpg)2026-04-29 Wishes Assemble in Anaheim, USA on April 29, 2026.A standout moment from Wishes Assemble was the presentation of the inaugural WishMaker Lifetime Achievement Award to former Disney CEO Bob Iger, presented by Make-A-Wish America President and CEO Leslie Motter. Disney helped grant more than 110,000 wishes during his tenure, and Disney provided Make-A-Wish with $30 million in support last year alone. We covered the Iger recognition in full detail in a [dedicated article here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/30/bob-iger-receives-inaugural-wishmaker-lifetime-achievement-award-from-make-a-wish-america/). ## What This Event Means for Disney and Make-A-Wish Disney has helped grant more than 175,000 wishes alongside Make-A-Wish since the partnership began more than 45 years ago at Disneyland Resort. A Disney wish is granted every hour of every day. Wishes Assemble is the latest example of what it looks like when that institutional commitment gets translated into a single event, one where nearly 40 families who have been dealing with things most of us cannot imagine got to spend a day feeling like the heroes of the story. This kind of event is genuinely hard to pull off. The logistics of making 40 separate experiences feel personal while also running a day-long production with celebrity guests, Marvel actors, and an after-hours park event are enormous. The fact that it landed the way it did says something real about how seriously Disney and Make-A-Wish take these moments. It is easy to write a check. It is harder to build something that a kid will carry with them for the rest of their life, and that is what Wishes Assemble was built to do. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/large-1M0A6663-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)For more Disney news and stories, visit our [Disney hub at Fantasy Land News](https://fantasylandnews.com/disney/). Want coverage like this in your inbox every week? 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Under his tenure, Disney helped grant more than 110,000 wishes for children facing critical illnesses. Last year alone, Disney provided Make-A-Wish with $30 million in support. “Throughout Bob’s tenure, his dedication and investment to ensuring that the magic of Disney reaches as many wish families as possible has allowed wishes to come to life in ways only Disney can deliver,” Motter said. “We’re thrilled to honor him with this much-deserved lifetime achievement award.” Disney remains the world’s largest WishMaker for Make-A-Wish, granting a wish every hour of every day. In total, Disney has helped grant more than 175,000 wishes alongside the organization since the partnership began more than 45 years ago at Disneyland Resort. The Iger recognition is one of the more meaningful moments to come out of a Disney Week of Wishes that had no shortage of them. It is one thing to write a check and another to build the kind of institutional commitment that produces 110,000 granted wishes across a tenure. That number represents 110,000 children and families who got a moment of joy during some of the hardest stretches of their lives. That legacy is worth stopping to acknowledge. ![Disney Week of Wishes 2026 Is Here and the Details Will Give You Chills](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Week-of-Wishes-2026-Is-Here-and-the-Details-Will-Give-You-Chills-1.jpg)Disney Week of Wishes 2026 Is Here and the Details Will Give You Chills## Bob Iger Receives Inaugural WishMaker Lifetime Achievement Award From Make-A-Wish America You can read our full coverage of the Wishes Assemble event [at Fantasy Land News](https://fantasylandnews.com). For more Disney news and updates, visit our [Disney hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/disney/). Want stories like this delivered straight to your inbox? 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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AMC and Cinemark’s online shops both open at approximately 11:30 AM EST. Cinemark theater locations are selling the full collection in person right now. Swan Drive-In has a limited presale available online today at $39.99 that ships in August — confirmed as the final production run. If you want this bucket, today is the day, and it will not last long.**** *Updated April 30, 2026:* The handbag is now available for presale at [Swan Drive-In online](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/the-devil-wears-prada-2/), shipping in August. Regal opens online at 10:30 AM EST. AMC and Cinemark shops open at approximately 11:30 AM EST. Cinemark theater locations are selling today. Devil Wears Prada 2 Has Taken Over Disney Springs — [Here Is What Is Waiting for You](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/28/devil-wears-prada-2-disney-springs-amc-free-kiosk-photo-ops/) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Devil-Wears-Prada-2-Handbag-Popcorn-Bucket_-Where-to-Buy-at-Cinemark-AMC-and-Regal-Before-It-Sells-1600x900.jpg)## What the Handbag Popcorn Bucket Is The Devil Wears Prada 2 Handbag Popcorn Bucket is an 85-ounce collectible shaped like a structured red leather tote. It has dual top handles, gold-toned hardware, a gold keyring charm, and a miniature gold high heel and hotel key tag hanging from the side. It is priced at $39.95 across all chains. The bucket was designed and manufactured by Golden Link Inc., the same company behind several high-profile theater collectibles in recent years. We first covered this bucket in March when AMC revealed the full Accessories Collection, and again in April when Marcus Theatres listed all three DWP2 collectibles online. You can read both of those pieces for the full design breakdown and the broader collection context: [our original reveal coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/the-devil-wears-prada-2-popcorn-bucket-looks-like-a-designer-handbag-and-tickets-are-on-sale-now/) and [our Marcus Theatres piece](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/devil-wears-prada-2-marcus-theatres-collectibles-online-2026/). ![Devil Wears Prada 2 Handbag Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DWPpurse.1772230768228.webp)![Devil Wears Prada 2 Handbag Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DWP_Purse_Popcorn.webp)### Cinemark: Selling in Theaters and Online Today Cinemark theater locations are selling the Devil Wears Prada 2 collection in person today, April 30, 2026 — the film’s opening day. The online shop at [shop.cinemark.com](https://shop.cinemark.com/products/the-devil-wears-prada-2-handbag-popcorn-bucket) is expected to go live at approximately 11:30 AM EST. The in-theater lineup includes the Handbag Popcorn Bucket at $39.95 with a free same-day refill, a Popcorn Tin at $14.95 with a free same-day refill, a Bag Charm at $12.95, a Tumbler and Charm set at $19.95 unfilled, and a Diet Coke Souvenir Cup at $7.95 with a free same-day refill that is a Cinemark exclusive. Stock is described as extremely limited and online orders are limited to one per customer. All sales are final. ### AMC Theatres: Live Online at 11:30 AM EST Today AMC’s online shop at [amctheatresshop.com](https://amctheatresshop.com/collections/popcorn-buckets/products/the-devil-wears-prada-2-handbag-popcorn-bucket) opens for the handbag at 11:30 AM EST today, April 30, 2026. AMC has confirmed this is the final production run and quantities are extremely limited. There is a one-per-customer limit and all sales are final with no returns or cancellations. AMC is also hosting an Opening Night Event on April 30 in Dolby Cinema that includes branded sunglasses and a copy of Runway Magazine, redeemed in-theater only. Shipping from AMC runs approximately $12. ### Regal: Live Online at 10:30 AM EST Today Regal’s online shop at [store.regmovies.com](https://store.regmovies.com/collections/popcorn-containers/products/the-devil-wears-prada-2-handbag-popcorn-bucket) opens for the handbag at 10:30 AM EST today, April 30, 2026 — the first of the major chains to go live online. The same one-per-customer limit and final sale terms apply. Shipping runs approximately $12. ![Cinemark Has Six Devil Wears Prada 2 Collectibles and the Diet Coke Cup Is the Most On-Brand Thing Ever](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinemark-Has-Six-Devil-Wears-Prada-2-Collectibles-and-the-Diet-Coke-Cup-Is-the-Most-On-Brand-Thing-E-1600x900.jpg)Cinemark Has Six Devil Wears Prada 2 Collectibles and the Diet Coke Cup Is the Most On-Brand Thing Ever## Swan Drive-In: Online Presale Available Now, Ships August Swan Drive-In has secured a very limited restock of the handbag and has it available for presale now at [swandrivein.com](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-devil-wears-prada-2-handbag-popcorn-bucket/) for $39.99. Orders ship in August, within 24 hours of Swan receiving inventory from the manufacturer. Swan describes this as the confirmed final production run. Swan is also selling the [Cityscape Embossed Popcorn Tin](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-devil-wears-prada-2-cityscape-embossed-popcorn-tin/), the [Red Heels Embossed Popcorn Tin](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-devil-wears-prada-2-red-heels-embossed-popcorn-tin/), and a [Devil Wears Prada 2 Fleece Blanket](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-devil-wears-prada-2-fleece-blanket/). If AMC, Regal, and Cinemark sell out today before you can get through, Swan’s August presale is your next realistic shot at the handbag. Just know you will be waiting a few months for it to arrive. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TIN-TUB-BLACK-BACKGROUND-RED-SHOES-130oz_USDOM-1HRDR-scaled-1-753x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TIN-TUB-CITYSCAPE-EMBOSS-130oz_-USDOM-1HRDR-scaled-1-900x900.png)### What Has Already Sold Out Marcus Theatres sold out of the handbag bucket online. Marcus will have a limited supply available in theaters when the film opens May 1, but there is no way to reserve one in advance. Fandango’s Runway Ready Bundle, which paired the bucket with a Runway Magazine and a movie ticket for $50, has also sold through. That bundle also would not have shipped until July anyway, well after the film’s opening weekend. The pattern here is clear. Every channel that has opened has moved fast. AMC, Regal, and Cinemark are the remaining paths, all currently listed as coming soon online. Signing up for notifications at all three is your best move right now. ### How to Get One Right Now Regal opens at 10:30 AM EST — go there first. AMC and Cinemark’s online shop both open around 11:30 AM EST. Have your account logged in and your shipping info saved at all three before the clock hits. If you miss the online window at all three chains, Swan Drive-In’s presale at [swandrivein.com](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/the-devil-wears-prada-2/) is live right now for $39.99, though that order won’t ship until August. Cinemark theater locations are selling in person today if you are near one and want it today. Every channel that has opened so far has moved within hours. Do not wait on this one. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TDWP2_BW_4UP_GROUP_PAYOFF_645_FIN_04_REV_FINISH_Mech6-607x900.jpg)## About the Film The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens exclusively in theaters May 1, 2026. The sequel reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci with director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna. New cast members include Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, and Lucy Liu. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Both items are available while supplies last at AMC locations.** ![Space Jam 30th Anniversary Popcorn Collectible and Basketball Cup Coming to AMC May 20](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Space-Jam-30th-Anniversary-Popcorn-Collectible-and-Basketball-Cup-Coming-to-AMC-May-20-1355x900.jpg)AMC has been on quite a run with movie theater collectibles lately. We just covered the [Shrek Outhouse Popcorn Collectible dropping May 1](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/shrek-outhouse-popcorn-collectible-amc/) and the [Top Gun 40th Anniversary helmet buckets confirmed for May 13](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/24/amc-theatres-top-gun-helmet-popcorn-bucket-40th-anniversary/), and now Space Jam is joining the lineup. The chain is clearly leaning into anniversary and re-release moments in a big way this spring. The Game Time Popcorn Collectible is styled as a miniature arcade basketball machine, complete with a red hoop and backboard and Space Jam 30th Anniversary branding across the base. The Collectible Basketball Cup is a full-size basketball-shaped cup with a straw and the Space Jam 30th Anniversary logo printed on the side. Both are designed to celebrate the film’s return to theaters for a special one-day screening on May 20. We do not know pricing as of this writing, but expected to be around $34.99 for the popcorn bucket, and $19.99 for the Basketball Tumbler. Honestly, AMC is doing amazing with these collectible drops right now. The Shrek outhouse was creative, the Top Gun helmets are genuinely impressive, and this Space Jam arcade machine popcorn bucket might be the most playful of the bunch. If you grew up watching Space Jam, this one is going to hit. As of now, only AMC Theatres has announced these Space Jam 30th Anniversary collectibles. We will update this article if other theater chains confirm their own versions. You can grab tickets and order the collectibles ahead of time at [AMC Theatres](https://bit.ly/3OKsksJ). Track every 2026 movie theater collectible in our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). ![Space Jam 30th Anniversary Popcorn Collectible and Basketball Cup Coming to AMC May 20](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/682798933_1485527350284435_953664638289648316_n-720x900.jpg)## Space Jam 30th Anniversary Popcorn Collectible and Basketball Cup Coming to AMC May 20 > We’ve got hoops, do you? Practice free throws with the Game Time Popcorn Collectible or dribble the Basketball Cup and see SPACE JAM in theaters for one day only! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Construction walls will move forward into the riverwalk, a temporary pedestrian pathway will be installed along the promenade to maintain guest flow, and most displaced parade viewing will be accommodated to minimize guest impact.** ![Big Al's and Westward Ho Closing Dates Confirmed as Magic Kingdom Frontierland Construction Moves Forward](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Big-Als-and-Westward-Ho-Closing-Dates-Confirmed-as-Magic-Kingdom-Frontierland-Construction-Moves-Fo-1600x900.jpg)Westward Ho has been a Frontierland fixture, serving frozen lemonade, cold-brew coffee, and hot drinks along the waterfront. It is one of the more casual, low-key snack stops in Magic Kingdom and the kind of place guests return to without thinking much about it until it is gone. June 21 is your last day to grab a donut hole or bacon on a stick on the riverwalk before the walls move in. Big Al’s, the Frontierland shop named after the beloved Country Bear Jamboree character, closes eleven days from now on May 10. Both closures are part of the broader Magic Kingdom expansion that will bring Piston Peak, the Cars-themed land, to Frontierland. The riverwalk area is where construction activity is now moving, which explains why the closures and wall expansion are happening in sequence rather than all at once. Disney has confirmed a temporary pedestrian pathway along the promenade so guests can still move through the area, and parade viewing disruption is being addressed, though specific alternate parade viewing locations have not been detailed yet. If you have a Magic Kingdom trip planned before June 21 and Westward Ho is part of your routine, this is the window to get there. After that date, the riverwalk will look substantially different until Piston Peak opens. We will have full coverage of the expansion timeline and every confirmed detail about the Cars-themed land as construction progresses. For everything happening at Magic Kingdom right now, visit our [Magic Kingdom coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/magickingdom/) and our [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20230717_091449-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20230409_091407-1600x900.jpg)The honest take: losing Westward Ho stings more than it probably should. It is not a destination dining spot, and nobody is booking a trip around frozen lemonade or Donut Holes. But it is the kind of low-key, atmosphere-soaked stop that makes Frontierland feel like Frontierland. Piston Peak is a significant addition to Magic Kingdom, and the long-term trade is worth it. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The standout piece of merch in the drop is a Haunted Mansion Tightrope Walker Plush featuring Sally Slater — the stretching room portrait character most guests walk past without ever learning her name.** ![Disney Just Dropped Its Full 2026 Halloween Lineup and the Merch Already Has a Surprise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Just-Dropped-Its-Full-2026-Halloween-Lineup-and-the-Merch-Already-Has-a-Surprise-1600x900.jpg)The Haunted Mansion Tightrope Walker Plush is the most interesting item in the merchandise preview for one reason: Sally Slater is one of the Haunted Mansion’s original stretching room portrait characters and almost nobody knows her by name. She is the woman balancing on a tightrope over a crocodile. If you have ridden the Haunted Mansion more than once, you have seen her portrait stretch and reveal the crocodile below. This plush is a rare piece of park merchandise built around Haunted Mansion lore rather than just the ghost icons, and it is worth picking up for that reason alone. It will be available at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort locations later this year alongside a Vampire Stitch Plush. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DCP-Halloween-Merch-Shriek-Peek-23-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DCP-Halloween-Merch-Shriek-Peek-22-1349x900.jpg)On the MNSSHP-exclusive merchandise side, the confirmed party-only items so far include a Crewneck Sweatshirt and Adult Tees in a gray, black, and orange palette featuring Mickey, Minnie, and the Headless Horseman, a Baseball Cap, and a Mickey Mouse Vampire Plush Keychain. Party collectibles include a Novelty Mug with a lid, a Castle Ornament, and a Magnet Frame. All of these are only available to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket holders during party nights. Full details on our [MNSSHP 2026 hub page](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/). The broader Halloween merchandise collection coming to Disney Parks and DisneyStore.com includes a Women’s Halloween Tee, Men’s PJ Pants, a Headless Horseman Hoodie, a Halloween Zip Up Hoodie, a Hockey Jersey, a Halloween Ear Headband, a Black Bat Ear Headband, a Create-Your-Own Headband with mini plush bat and Mickey and Minnie in pumpkin form, a Spider Web Baseball Hat, Bat Ear Hat Earrings, Mickey Mouse Halloween Wreath Earrings, a Spiderweb Purple Bow Necklace, a Halloween Slap Bracelet, and a Happy Halloween tote available as a purchase-with-purchase item. Some pieces will carry the Disneyland or Walt Disney World logo, depending on location. 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LEGO is releasing Sally’s Flowerpot, a Nightmare Before Christmas set where the pot opens to reveal Sally’s kitchen inside. Joffrey’s is releasing a Disney Villains Trio Coffee Collection with three flavors: Have A Bite Brew, Sea Witch, and Dragon Roast Brew. The Little People Collector line is getting a Maleficent and Hades Special Edition Set in decorative window box packaging. Beyond merchandise, EPCOT’s fall season runs from August 27 through November 21, 2026 with the International Food and Wine Festival. Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit, the park-wide pumpkin scavenger hunt, returns during the festival with a keepsake prize available while supplies last. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs gets a full Halloween overlay with themed food and drinks — full details from Disney are still pending. Minnie’s Halloween Dine returns at Hollywood and Vine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with characters in Halloween costumes. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-WDW-Fall-Header-1349x900.jpg)Fall has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, bringing plenty of festive fun for guests to enjoy. From Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival to eerie-sistible merchandise, delicious seasonal bites, and boo-tiful décor, there’s no shortage of autumn magic to discover at the Most Magical Place on Earth.On the deals side, Disney confirmed a 4-Day 4-Park Magic Ticket starting at $109 per day for visits between May 26 and October 3, 2026, and a room discount of up to 30 percent at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels for stays of five nights or longer with most arrivals between July 30 and October 3, 2026. If you are planning a fall Walt Disney World trip around Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, stacking the room discount with party tickets is the move. Details at disneyworld.com. For our full guide to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 including all confirmed dates and how to buy tickets the day they go on sale, visit our [MNSSHP hub page](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/). For everything happening at Walt Disney World this year, see our [Walt Disney World coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/) and our [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Merchandise, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Disney Just Dropped Its Full 2026 Halloween Lineup and the Merch Already Has a Surprise, Disney revealed its full 2026 Halloween and fall lineup for Walt Disney World on April 28 --- ### [Stitch Is Hosting a Dance Party at MNSSHP 2026 and Tickets Go on Sale Next Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/29/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-2026-dates-tickets/) **Published:** April 29, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 runs August 7 through October 31 at Magic Kingdom, with tickets available starting May 5 for Walt Disney World resort hotel guests and May 12 for all other guests. Disney confirmed the dates today alongside one genuinely new addition: Stitch is taking over the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland with a dance party featuring Lilo and Angel, where every costume Stitch tries on from Lilo’s Costume Trunk triggers a full theme swap to keep the night unpredictable.** ![Stitch Is Hosting a Dance Party at MNSSHP 2026 and Tickets Go on Sale Next Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mickeys-Not-So-Scary-Halloween-Party-2026-Dates-and-Ticket-Sale-Dates-Confirmed-1600x900.jpg)The full 2026 party calendar runs across select nights from August through Halloween. August dates are the 7th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 21st, 23rd, 25th, 28th, and 30th. September dates are the 1st, 4th, 8th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 27th, and 29th. October dates are the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th, and 31st. In October, party nights fall on most Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Tuesdays, with Halloween itself on a Saturday. Guests staying at select Walt Disney World resort hotels, the Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green get first access to tickets on May 5. General ticket sales open May 12 at disneyworld.com/halloween or by calling the Disney Reservation Center at 407-934-7639. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members both qualify for discounts. Party dates sell out, and earlier dates in August typically go faster than you expect. If you have a specific date in mind, buy it the day tickets open. ![What Disney Characters Can You See At Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/MNSSHP-Characters-Magic-Kingdom-Party.jpg)Returning entertainment includes the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade at 8:15 PM, the Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks over Cinderella Castle, and the Cadaver Dans. Character greetings include Jack Skellington and Sally, Mickey and Minnie in Halloween costumes, Pooh in his bumblebee costume, and royal couples including Ariel and Eric and Aladdin and Jasmine. Guests can also enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00 PM, before the party officially starts at 7:00 PM, giving up to eight hours in the park. Trick-or-treat stations are scattered across more than a dozen locations throughout Magic Kingdom, and Disney says 2026 will include some surprise character appearances along the candy trails. Every guest receives complimentary treat bags, and costumes are not required to collect candy, though Disney encourages them. Full costume guidelines are available at disneyworld.com. ![Prices for Select Dates Up to $229.00 Mickey's Not So Scary Disney Halloween Party](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Prices-for-Select-Dates-Up-to-22900-Mickeys-Not-So-Scary-Disney-Halloween-Party-1337x900.jpg)Exclusive merchandise and the full food guide have not been revealed yet. Disney confirmed both are coming, and we will have full coverage when details drop. For everything happening at Walt Disney World this season, visit our [Walt Disney World hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/). For the full picture of what is coming to the parks in 2026, check our [Cool Kids’ Summer guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Along with the dates, Disney shared a first look at three returning marketplace dishes and confirmed that Emile’s Fromage Montage, [Remy’s Hide and Squeak](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/02/remys-hide-squeak-scavenger-hunt-returns-for-2025-epcot-food-and-wine-festival/ "Remy’s Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt Returns for 2025 Epcot Food and Wine Festival"), and the Eat to the Beat Concert Series are all coming back.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EPCOT-Food-and-Wine-2026-Is-Confirmed-and-Three-Returning-Dishes-Already-Have-Us-Excited-1600x900.jpg)## The 2026 Festival Dates and What the Window Means for Your Trip August 27 through November 21 puts the 2026 Food and Wine Festival in a familiar position on the calendar. The opening weeks land during the tail end of the Florida summer, which means heat, humidity, and the park’s back-to-school crowd pattern. Late October into early November is historically when the conditions improve and the festival hits its stride with cooler evenings, full marketplace availability, and slightly lower crowds than the opening rush. If you have flexibility in your travel dates, that window is still the sweet spot. The festival has run since 1996 and is the most-attended event at any Disney park. The 2025 edition ran from August 28 through November 22, so the 2026 window is nearly identical in structure. ## Three Returning Dishes Already Confirmed ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-WDW-EPCOT-Food-and-Wine-5-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-WDW-EPCOT-Food-and-Wine-6-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-WDW-EPCOT-Food-and-Wine-7-1600x900.jpg)Disney revealed three menu items that will be back for 2026. The Street Corn-style Dumplings — chicken dumplings with tomatillo salsa verde, street corn salad, cotija, lime crema, and cilantro — return from the Gyozas of the Galaxy marketplace. The Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer with sweet-and-sour vegetables and coconut-chile sauce is back at the Australia marketplace. The Kirschwasser Torte with cherry-brandy buttercream, fondant, sugared almonds, and cherry compote returns at The Alps. Full menus and the complete marketplace list are still in development. Disney noted that some Global Marketplaces will have a phased opening, and a Foodie Guide with the full details will be released closer to the festival. ## Returning Activities: Fromage Montage, Remy’s Hunt, and Eat to the Beat ![Don't miss a single Remy! Locations and Spoilers for the Remy's Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Remys-Ratatouille-Hide-Squeak-2025-Map-1600x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_titleEmile’s Fromage Montage is back, sending guests around the marketplaces in search of designated cheese-forward dishes to collect stamps in their festival passport and earn a completion prize. Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak scavenger hunt also returns, with Remy hidden throughout World Showcase for guests of all ages to track down using a purchased map and sticker set. The Eat to the Beat Concert Series will once again run at America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion. Multiple performances are typically scheduled each day, and concerts are included with EPCOT park admission on a first-come, first-served basis. The full artist lineup has not been announced. Disney also confirmed that dining packages for reserved seating will be available closer to the festival. Those packages book up fast once they go on sale — if you have a specific act in mind, check My Disney Experience the moment reservations open. ### Our Take: The Eat to the Beat Concert Series is fine if your music taste runs toward whatever is playing at Target on a Saturday afternoon, and that is not a complaint Disney is going to hear any time soon, because those crowds are enormous. What actually has us excited is Remy’s Hide and Squeak, which remains one of the best low-cost, high-reward activities at any Disney park for families and adults alike. And The Muppets taking over the Odyssey Pavilion is the kind of specific, weird, delightful idea that makes Food and Wine worth showing up for beyond the food. The dates are set. That is reason enough to start planning. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-WDW-EPCOT-Food-and-Wine-Header-1600x900.jpg)This is the first confirmed date announcement for the 2026 fall festival season at EPCOT. Fantasy Land News will have full marketplace coverage, the Eat to the Beat lineup, and planning guides as Disney releases them. For everything EPCOT festivals, bookmark our [complete EPCOT Festival Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/epcot-festivals/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Food, Epcot, Walt Disney World **Tags:** EPCOT Food and Wine 2026 Is Confirmed and Three Returning Dishes Already Have Us Excited --- ### [Devil Wears Prada 2 Has Taken Over Disney Springs — Here Is What Is Waiting for You](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/28/devil-wears-prada-2-disney-springs-amc-free-kiosk-photo-ops/) **Published:** April 28, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens in theaters May 1, and Disney Springs is already fully dressed for the occasion. We visited AMC DINE-IN Disney Springs 24 today and found a free kiosk handing out Runway Magazine, a giant red devil heel you can take a selfie with, red carpet banners flanking the theater entrance, and a cast photo op backdrop — all available right now before the film even opens.** ![Devil Wears Prada 2 Has Taken Over Disney Springs — Here Is What Is Waiting for You](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Devil-Wears-Prada-2-Has-Taken-Over-Disney-Springs-—-Here-Is-What-Is-Waiting-for-You-1600x900.jpg)## The Giant Red Heel at Disney Springs Is the Photo Op You Will Want Near the Vera Bradley store and Fit2Run, a larger-than-life glossy red stiletto is on display with a devil trident in place of the heel. It sits on a branded platform that reads “The Devil Wears Prada 2 — In Theaters May 1” and is roped off with red velvet barriers. It is impossible to miss and very easy to photograph. If you are anywhere near Disney Springs this week, walk past it at a minimum. There is also a full cast photo op backdrop set up in the outdoor area, featuring life-size cutouts of the film’s cast in front of a branded step-and-repeat, with a red carpet laid out in front of it. Both activations are outdoors and free to access without going inside the theater. ## The Free Kiosk Inside AMC Gives Out Runway Magazine and Beauty Samples ![Devil Wears Prada 2 Has Taken Over Disney Springs — Here Is What Is Waiting for You](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Devil-Wears-Prada-2-Has-Taken-Over-Disney-Springs-—-Here-Is-What-Is-Waiting-for-You-1-1600x900.jpg)Inside the West Side lobby of AMC DINE-IN Disney Springs 24, a touchscreen vending machine-style kiosk is running April 27 through May 3 from 11 AM to 8 PM, or while supplies last. It is branded with character posters of Emily Blunt and Anne Hathaway and promises a runway-ready gift with every interaction. We picked up a copy of the Runway Magazine prop — a mock issue of the film’s fictional fashion magazine featuring Emily Charlton on the cover, labeled “The New Powerhouse.” It is a genuine collectible and one of the better freebies we have seen tied to a theatrical release in a while. Beauty and styling samples are also part of the kiosk distribution. There is no purchase required. The kiosk line was moving quickly during our visit, and signage directs guests where to queue. If you are planning to go, going earlier in the day gives you a better shot at full stock. ![RUNWAY Magazine 20th Century Studios "The Devil Wears Prada 2"](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260428_111910-1600x900.jpg)## A Golden Ticket Opportunity Starts April 30 Beginning April 30, guests at the kiosk also have a chance to receive a special golden ticket that unlocks access to an on-site Glow Up Station — a surprise styling experience before heading into the theater. Up to 32 guests per day across all participating locations will be selected. This is not guaranteed for everyone who stops by, but it is worth knowing about if you are planning a visit later in the week. ## The Theater Itself Is Fully Dressed for the Occasion ![AMC 24 Disney Springs The Devil Wears Prada 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260428_112129-1600x900.jpg)![AMC 24 Disney Springs The Devil Wears Prada 2 Runway](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260428_110950-1600x900.jpg)![AMC 24 Disney Springs The Devil Wears Prada 2 backdrop photo Op](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260428_110926-1600x900.jpg)[AMC DINE-IN Disney Springs 24](https://www.amctheatres.com/) is not quietly hosting this activation. The theater exterior is covered in Devil Wears Prada 2 banners featuring the full cast, and a red carpet runs from the street to the front entrance, flanked by tall branded banner poles on both sides. The whole setup reads more like a premiere night than a standard pre-release rollout. It is worth a walk-up even if you are not going inside. If you are still tracking down the handbag popcorn bucket, we have a full guide to where to buy it and what chains still have stock. Check that at [our Devil Wears Prada 2 Popcorn Bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/20/devil-wears-prada-2-handbag-popcorn-bucket-where-to-buy-at-cinemark-amc-and-regal-before-it-sells-out/) — stock is moving fast, and several chains have already sold out online. The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens in theaters on May 1. The Disney Springs activation runs through May 3. For more Disney Springs coverage and theater collectibles news, visit [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com) and explore our [Movie Theater Collectibles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/movie-theater-collectibles/) coverage. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Spring Into Love continued last night on the Hallmark Channel with the premiere of ‘To Philly With Love.’ Part ‘National Treasure’ and all love story. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hallmark-Channels-To-Philly-With-Love-Is-The-Perfect-Love-Letter-To-My-Favorite-City-1600x900.jpg)‘To Philly With Love’ stars Rebecca Dalton and Stephen Huszar as teacher Emily and archivist Nate. The Hallmark synopsis is A teacher and an archivist decode Revolutionary War-era love letters, taking them on a thrilling journey through Philadelphia, where they uncover history – and discover a love story of their own. The movie is what you come to expect from a Hallmark Channel romcom. Girl meets boy, they start to fall for each other, miscommunication happens, and reconciliation is sealed with a kiss. The formula doesn’t change here. What is different is that this isn’t so much the story of Nate and Emily as it is a love letter in many aspects. Yes, it’s Nate and Emily falling in love, but it’s much more than that. They fall while researching love letters from the founding of the country. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/philly4-1.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/philly1-1.webp)They start with love letters that were written by a Revolutionary patriot named Jonathan to his love, Mary. There is only one side to the letters. Hidden in the letters is a cypher and clues to find Mary’s responses. Think ‘National Treasure’. Nick Cage is looking for clues on the Declaration of Independence. Nate and Emily go through Philadelphia looking for the answers to the cypher and to find Mary’s letters. As a person who loves ‘National Treasure’, I was here for the journey. The journey takes you through Philadelphia. I was born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia until I moved South 9 years ago. ‘To Philly With Love’ brought me home. As a kid in the Philly area, you frequently go on field trips to the Historic sections of Philadelphia. I have been to the Liberty Bell and Betsy Ross’ house numerous times. I’ve walked Arch Street. Have you been to Philadelphia if you haven’t seen these sights? ![Hallmark Channel's 'To Philly With Love' Is The Perfect Love Letter To My Favorite City](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/phillyb.webp)![Hallmark Channel's 'To Philly With Love' Is The Perfect Love Letter To My Favorite City](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/philly3.webp)Emily and Nate go to Reading Terminal Market for Cheesesteaks. Now, if you are a Philadelphian, you aren’t calling it a Philly Cheesesteak; you just say you want a cheesesteak. And a fun fact, most Philadelphians don’t order them “wit whiz.” If you call your local pizza joint, you get a cheesesteak, usually with provolone. Now, the negative is that whatever they were eating in that scene was NOT a Cheesesteak from Philly. Not sure where they got that, but it wasn’t what they showed from Reading Terminal Market. I believe that the food scenes were not filmed in Philadelphia, because the water ice wasn’t right either. Nate and Emily got water ice and yes, called it “wooder ice.” That was right. The look was not. It looked like sherbet. Written by Keith Hemstreet, the story is timely, with this being the 250th anniversary of the founding of the country. What better place to celebrate this than in Philadelphia? Philadelphia is rich in history. ‘To Philly With Love’ celebrates that. Mr. Hemstreet understood the assignment. Rebecca Dalton shines with an easy smile and enthusiasm. I’ve been following her since her time on ‘Good Witch.’ I’d honestly like to see her in more Hallmark movies. Stephen Huszar is always effortless. He’s been a mainstay in Hallmark properties for a long time. He’s in one of my favorites, ‘Time For Us To Come Home For Christmas,’ and who doesn’t love ‘Chesapeake Shores.’ They had a sweet chemistry that had you engaged from the start. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hallmark-Channels-Spring-Into-Love-is-Taking-Us-To-Philly-With-Love-1-1600x900.jpg)The backdrop of Philadelphia made me homesick. I found myself oohing and ahhing over the scenery. I miss William Penn, the PSFS building, and Independence Hall. The brick buildings and cobblestone streets. While I can understand that this may not be everyone’s favorite movie, it’s a little slower paced, and it’s a niche story, but it’s perfect for this girl who loves her city and misses home. Thank you, Hallmark Channel, for the Philadelphia love. This was a 4 out of 5 popcorn bucket movie for me. Spring Into Love will wrap up next week with the Tyler Hynes/Stacey Farber movie, ‘I’ll Be Seeing You.’ You can check out all of our Spring Into Love reviews for **[‘Two For Tee’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/hallmark-channel-started-spring-into-love-with-the-charming-two-for-tee-review/ "Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming ‘Two For Tee’ – Review")**, **[‘A Royal Setting’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/29/jen-lilley-sparkles-in-return-to-hallmark-channels-a-royal-setting-review/ "Jen Lilley Sparkles In Return To Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Royal Setting’ – Review")**, **[‘A Season To Blossom’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/05/romance-is-in-full-bloom-for-hallmark-channels-a-season-to-blossom-review/ "Romance is in Full Bloom for Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Season to Blossom’ – Review")**, and **[‘A Little Park Music’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/heartstrings-and-small-town-charm-hit-the-right-note-for-hallmark-channels-a-little-park-music-review/ "Heartstrings and Small Town Charm Hit The Right Note for Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Little Park Music’ – Review")**. ## Hallmark Channel’s ‘To Philly With Love’ Is The Perfect Love Letter To My Favorite City > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXSCh9wgAOa/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hallmark%20Channel%27s%20%27To%20Philly%20With%20Love%27%20Is%20The%20Perfect%20Love%20Letter%20To%20My%20Favorite%20City&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hallmark%20Channel%27s%20%27To%20Philly%20With%20Love%27%20Is%20The%20Perfect%20Love%20Letter%20To%20My%20Favorite%20City "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ba49759aa7d051442e0ac6f59d1b227e364f46d76c7b44115284319d044d801?s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Holly Gately Owner and Wrtiter Holly Gately is co-owner, writer, and business manager of Fantasy Land News. She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Two new **Star Wars popcorn buckets** are headed to Disneyland Park starting April 28 and May 4, 2026, joined by a wave of sippers, swizzle sticks, and collectible mugs timed to May the 4th celebrations and the return of Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. Disney has confirmed the full lineup through the Disney Parks Blog, and there is a lot here for fans of every era of the saga. Jabba’s Sail Barge Popcorn Bucket, along with a new Salvaged Protocol Droid Popcorn Bucket, and the previously announced Bantha Sipper! *Updated April 28, 2026 — All April 28 items are now available. Confirmed prices added below.* Every [Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-tickets/) for the May 22 Star Wars Movie ## The Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket Is Available Now – $27.99 [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-6-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-6.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-7-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-7.jpg)The first bucket landing on April 28 is the Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket. It features a beat-up droid design with light-up eyes, leaning into that worn, well-traveled look that gives it real character. It will be available at the Popcorn Cart near Star Trader, Galactic Grill via Mobile Order, Alien Pizza Planet, Kat Saka’s Kettle, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Beverage Carts. Guests are limited to two per person per transaction, and no discounts apply. If you are tracking every Disney popcorn bucket currently available at both coasts, the [Fantasy Land News Disney Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/) is updated monthly with the full list. ## The Bantha Sipper Has Sound Effects and It Is Available Now – $29.79 [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-2.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-4-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-4.jpg)The Bantha Sipper was first shown off at Destination D23, so this is the first time most guests will be able to actually buy one. It launches April 28 and features the shaggy, horned look of the creature with built-in sound effects. It will be sold at the Milk Stand, Galactic Grill, Alien Pizza Planet, and Tomorrowland Fruit Cart, among other locations. This one has been on a lot of fans’ radar since its D23 debut, so expect demand to be high early on. ## Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket $32.99, available May 4 [![Jabba's Sail Barge Popcorn Bucket and More Star Wars Novelties Are Headed to Disneyland Starting April 28](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Jabbas-Sail-Barge-Popcorn-Bucket-and-More-Star-Wars-Novelties-Are-Headed-to-Disneyland-Starting-Apr-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Jabbas-Sail-Barge-Popcorn-Bucket-and-More-Star-Wars-Novelties-Are-Headed-to-Disneyland-Starting-Apr.jpg)The bucket most Return of the Jedi fans will be talking about drops on May 4. Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket is modeled after the Khetanna, the lavish barge from the Tatooine desert sequence, and it includes light-up elements and hidden characters tucked into the design, like C-3P0, R2-D2, Jabba, and Salacious Crumb. This one is available at the same locations as the Protocol Droid Bucket, with the addition of a Mobile Order window specifically on May 4, 5, and 6 through Galactic Grill’s Seasonal Novelty Release. The same two-per-person limit applies. Disney has said both buckets will also be sold during [Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/29/star-wars-nite-returns-to-disneyland-2026-tickets-and-details-released/ "Star Wars Nite Returns to Disneyland 2026: Tickets and Details Released!"), the separately ticketed after-hours event running as part of the May the 4th festivities. ## Lightsaber Swizzle Sticks and the DJ R-3X Mug Are Also Available Now [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-8-1600x900.jpeg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-8.jpeg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-9-1600x900.jpeg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DLR-Star-Wars-Novelties-9.jpeg)Also arriving April 28 are rechargeable Lightsaber Swizzle Sticks in two versions, a green Luke Skywalker saber and a red Darth Vader saber. $14.49 with fountain beverage, $17.29 with specialty beverage. They are sold submerged in sodas or slushies and can be taken home and recharged after your visit. You can find them at Galactic Grill, Ronto Roasters, Milk Stand, and Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, with additional locations available during Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite at Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, and Stage Door Cafe. Rounding out the April 28 drop is the DJ R-3X Ceramic Mug, an intricately designed keepsake inspired by the droid DJ working the booth at Oga’s Cantina. This one is exclusive to Oga’s Cantina and is a genuine collector’s piece for anyone who loves the Galaxy’s Edge world-building. ## What Is Already Available in Galaxy’s Edge Right Now If you are heading to Disneyland before April 28, you are not going empty-handed. The Tauntaun Bucket is currently available at Kat Saka’s Kettle, the Popcorn Cart near Star Trader, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Beverage Carts. Oga’s Cantina is also selling the Grinning Loth-cat with Souvenir Mug and the Yub Nub with Souvenir Endor Mug. The Yoda Stainless Steel Tumbler can be found at Galactic Grill and at hotel locations, including The Coffee House at Disneyland Hotel and GCH Craftsman Grill at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. **FLN Take:** The Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket is the standout here. It is a deep-cut pick that longtime fans will love, rather than just the most recognizable characters, and the light-up elements plus hidden characters give it a reason to be displayed even after the popcorn is gone. The Bantha Sipper with sound effects is the kind of novelty that either delights or annoys everyone around you, which honestly makes it more fun. Disney is doing a solid job layering the release calendar so there is a reason to visit on April 28 and again on May 4. Disney has also confirmed that details on when some of these items will arrive at **Walt Disney World Resort** are still to come, so keep an eye on Fantasy Land News for that update as May the 4th approaches. For every Star Wars popcorn bucket and Disney park novelty tracked in one place, visit the [Fantasy Land News Disney Popcorn Buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/). For all the latest Star Wars news and coverage, visit [www.fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). Join the Realm for the latest updates delivered directly to your inbox at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disneyland, Disneyland Merchandise, Popcorn Buckets, Star Wars **Tags:** Jabba's Sail Barge Popcorn Bucket and More Star Wars Novelties Are Headed to Disneyland Starting April 28 --- ### [The Mandalorian AT-AT Popcorn Bucket Walks, Lights Up, and Makes Sound — and It Is at Theaters May 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/mandalorian-grogu-at-at-popcorn-container-closer-look/) **Published:** April 21, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** The **AT-AT Collectible Popcorn Container for The Mandalorian and Grogu** is one of the most technically impressive theater collectibles revealed for the May 22 Star Wars film, and it is coming to AMC, Cinemark, Regal, and Marcus Theatres starting May 21. Here is everything you need to know before you head to the concession stand. It’s not just a popcorn bucket; it is a shelf piece for collectors! [Goose and Maverick Helmet Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/top-gun-popcorn-buckets-helmet-40th-anniversary/) Are Arriving at Theaters for Top Gun’s 40th Anniversary. [![Closer Look: The AT-AT Popcorn Bucket for The Mandalorian and Grogu with Lights & Sound](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Closer-Look_-The-AT-AT-Popcorn-Bucket-for-The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-with-Lights-Sound-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Closer-Look_-The-AT-AT-Popcorn-Bucket-for-The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-with-Lights-Sound.jpg)We have been tracking the full Mandalorian and Grogu collectible lineup since the first chain reveals came in — for the complete chain-by-chain breakdown of every bucket, cup, and collectible combo, read our full guide: [Every Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket Revealed for the May 22 Star Wars Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-tickets/). ## What the AT-AT Container Actually Is [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-095251.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-095251.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-095308.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-095308.png)This is an 85-ounce sculptural popcorn container designed to look like the iconic Imperial walker from Star Wars. The level of detail here is worth calling out. The AT-AT has foldable legs so you can flatten it for storage or display it fully standing on a shelf. Press a button, and you get both sound effects and light-up turrets that recreate the AT-AT’s firing action. AA batteries come included in the box, so it works the moment you walk out of the theater. Look closely at the promotional images, and you can spot The Mandalorian scaling the side of the walker toward the hatch, a nod to the iconic scene from The Empire Strikes Back that any Star Wars fan will recognize. It is the kind of detail that makes the difference between a novelty and a real collectible. ## How It Compares to the Disney Parks Version [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/d7227ccbfa9dae4b3ff5c149a609e042-910x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/d7227ccbfa9dae4b3ff5c149a609e042.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mandalorian-high-end-2-1-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mandalorian-high-end-2-1.webp)Disney Parks has sold an AT-AT walker popcorn bucket before, available in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The park’s version was approximately 12 inches tall and 13 inches wide with an adjustable crossbody strap so you could carry it hands-free through the park. It was a solid piece, but it was static with no lights, no sound, and the strap was really the main selling point for a day spent walking around. The theater version swaps the strap for electronics, and that trade is the right call for a collectible meant to live on a shelf. The light-up turrets and sound effects give it an interactive quality the park’s version never had. If you already own the parks AT-AT, this is very different and worth having both. If you missed the parks version, this one is the better collectible by most measures. ## Price: What We Know No official U.S. price has been confirmed yet, but based on comparable large-format interactive theater buckets from recent releases, we estimate the AT-AT will land around $55.00. That estimate got some international validation fast. HOYTS in Australia listed the AT-AT at AUD $74.54 and sold out, which at current exchange rates puts it right in line with our $55 range. When a market sells out before U.S. chains have even announced a date, that tells you something about demand. Our initial read on the price was correct. For reference, [our full bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-tickets/) estimated the AT-AT at $54.99, the Grogu Pram at $40, the Mando Helmet at $34.99, the Grogu Container at $34.99, and the Clan of Two Bust at $74.99. These are estimates, but they are grounded in what comparable pieces have sold for across the past two years of major releases. ## Where to Get It in the United States [![Every Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket Revealed for the May 22 Star Wars Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Every-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Bucket-Revealed-for-the-May-22-Star-Wars-Movie-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Every-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Bucket-Revealed-for-the-May-22-Star-Wars-Movie.jpg)Every Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket Revealed for the May 22 Star Wars Movie[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/obfmlotmo0oecrjs2qt6-1.avif)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/obfmlotmo0oecrjs2qt6-1.avif)The AT-AT is the one container appearing across the most chains of any piece in this lineup. AMC Theatres, Cinemark, Regal, and Marcus Theatres are all confirmed to carry it. AMC has it as part of their “rarer than Beskar” collection available starting May 21. Cinemark carries it as part of their North America exclusive collectible range, also starting May 21, with a free same-day refill. Regal includes a large popcorn with purchase. Marcus has it confirmed for opening weekend at participating locations while supplies last. All sales at all chains are final with a one-per-customer limit online where applicable. ## The Rest of the Lineup [![Promotional poster for The Mandalorian and Grogu with a popcorn tub, Grogu in a black cup, an AT-AT model, and text about collectibles coming soon.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/672677330_1406872918148321_8547355707610226089_n-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/672677330_1406872918148321_8547355707610226089_n.jpg)[![Promotional poster featuring Grogu and Star Wars: The Mandalorian merchandise and popcorn cups and containers sold for a movie release.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/672349103_1387848530045821_5157889100671091640_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/672349103_1387848530045821_5157889100671091640_n.jpg)[![Promotional poster for The Mandalorian and Grogu featuring the armored Mandalorian with Grogu on his shoulder and bold green title text on a dark background.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mandalorian-high-end-1-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mandalorian-high-end-1.webp)The AT-AT is the breakout piece, but it is not alone. The full Mandalorian and Grogu theater collectible lineup also includes the Grogu Hover Pram popcorn vessel at AMC, the Mandalorian Helmet Cup at AMC, Cinemark, and Marcus, the Cinemark-exclusive Grogu Popcorn Container which is a full sculptural Grogu figure, the Clan of Two Bust at Regal which plays music and projects the Mandalorian logo, a Grogu Tumbler and Souvenir Cup at Cinemark, a Regal Collectible Combo with a randomly assigned character drink topper, a Grogu Plush with Beskar Armor at Cinemark, and a Grogu Popcorn Bucket unique to Marcus with Grogu peering over the rim. The Cinemark Super Ticket for $30 covers a May 21 preview screening at 6 PM with a Grogu pin, a collectible cup, and a medium popcorn included. That is the earliest you can get any of this merchandise in hand. The Mandalorian and Grogu opens May 22, 2026, with Thursday preview screenings beginning May 21. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Alien, Rex, Zurg, and Forky are available now on [Jazwares.com](https://shop.jazwares.com/collections/disney-squishmallows) and Amazon, with individual listings for [Alien](https://www.amazon.com/Squishmallows-SQM-Style-Number-SQDI02013/dp/B0FK5RPCY5/), [Rex](https://www.amazon.com/Squishmallows-SQM-Style-Number-SQDI02012/dp/B0FK5SP666/), [Zurg](https://www.amazon.com/Squishmallows-SQM-Style-Number-SQDI02014/dp/B0FK5SWVSF/), and [Forky](https://www.amazon.com/Squishmallows-SQM-Style-Number-SQDI02009/dp/B0FK5R79L8/) already live. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and Bullseye are Five Below exclusives, also available now. HugMees versions of [Buzz](https://www.amazon.com/Squishmallows-Original-Disney-Pixar-HugMees/dp/B0FK5TJZYR/), [Bullseye](https://www.amazon.com/Squishmallows-Original-Disney-Bullseye-HugMees/dp/B0G1Z5FJX6/), and [Jessie](https://www.amazon.com/Squishmallows-Original-Disney-Pixar-HugMees/dp/B0G1Z5XQNQ/) are also on Amazon for anyone who wants the oversized version. The full [Toy Story Squishmallows bundle](https://shop.jazwares.com/products/squishmallows-disney-pixar-toy-story-bundle) is available directly through Jazwares as well. Individual 12-inch plushes are priced at $19.99 on Jazwares.com, and the full bundle comes in at $64.99, down from a $79.96 list price. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Toy-Story-Squishmallows-Are-Here-Ahead-of-the-June-19-Release-1-1600x755.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Toy-Story-Squishmallows-Are-Here-Ahead-of-the-June-19-Release-1.jpg)Zurg is the one worth flagging specifically. He rarely gets plush representation at this scale, and a Squishmallows version of the Emperor of the Universe is going to move fast once the film is in front of audiences. If that is the one you want, do not wait until June. This collection is part of the broader Toy Story 5 consumer products rollout announced during Roundup Reveal Week. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It opened in the late 2000s and was recently rethemed with new artwork and design touches built around wish-granting moments from beloved Disney stories. It is not a room most guests will ever see, and that is the point. It exists so that families who are there on the most significant day of a very difficult season have somewhere quiet to sit, breathe, and be together. At the center of today’s rededication was Abigail Hoyle, a Disney Cast Member who visited Walt Disney World as a Make-A-Wish kid in 2011 and sat in that same lounge with her family. Today she works on the Walt Disney World entertainment team, helping kids meet their favorite characters every day. “It’s so special to be able to do that because that’s what the Cast Members did for me on my Make-A-Wish trip,” Abigail said. “So it really is a full-circle moment.” During the Wish Lounge renovation, Abigail and other Cast Members who are also Make-A-Wish alumni were invited to sign a wall inside the space, leaving a message of hope that every future wish family will walk past without ever knowing exactly who left it there. Abigail was joined at the rededication by 6-year-old Paxton, a wish kid from Pennsylvania living with a gastrointestinal disorder whose wish was to come to Walt Disney World. Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle, and Abigail surprised Paxton and his family with a special character moment featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Walt Disney World grants more than 7,000 Make-A-Wish wishes every year. Paxton’s was one of them today. This is the kind of story that does not require any added context to land. A child who needed a wish grows up and becomes the person granting them. The room she sat in as a kid now has her signature inside its wall. Walt Disney World built a quiet space that most visitors will never find, and they just made it better. That matters. ![Two-panel scene: left shows a child meeting a Cinderella-costumed performer with an adult watching; right shows a girl in a green dress greeting Minnie Mouse in pink.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Week-of-Wishes-2026-Kicks-Off-Today-With-45-Years-of-Make-A-Wish-History-Behind-It-1-1600x900.jpg)![Disney Week of Wishes 2026 Kicks Off Today With 45 Years of Make-A-Wish History Behind It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Week-of-Wishes-2026-Kicks-Off-Today-With-45-Years-of-Make-A-Wish-History-Behind-It-1600x900.jpg)## The Hidden Room at Magic Kingdom Just for Make-A-Wish Families Got a Beautiful Makeover Disney Week of Wishes runs through May 1. Follow wish stories all week at [wish.org/Disney](https://wish.org/Disney). For more Walt Disney World coverage, visit [Fantasy Land News](https://fantasylandnews.com). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The event features personal appearances by Anthony Mackie and Paul Bettany. Theme park visits are the most requested Make-A-Wish wish in America, but what Disney actually delivers is not a ticket. It is access and presence that money cannot buy on a normal basis. Wishes Assemble is that principle at its most visible. Disney Week of Wishes also kicked off with the premiere of *Drawn to You*, a new brand film directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Goh Iromoto, inspired by the Make-A-Wish Wish Discovery Phase — the process that uses conversation, play, and art to help children identify their wish. The film debuted on ABC’s *Good Morning America* this morning and spotlights a real wish that helped inspire it. EJ is a 16-year-old liver transplant recipient who has been drawing since age seven. His wish was to spend a day in the life of a Disney animator, granted this month at Walt Disney Animation Studios alongside incoming Disney Legend Eric Goldberg. No one manufactures a story like that. During the week, Make-A-Wish America will also present Bob Iger with the inaugural WishMaker Lifetime Achievement Award. More than 110,000 Disney wishes were granted during his tenure as CEO, and Disney donated $30 million to Make-A-Wish last year alone. Beyond Wishes Assemble, Disney is spotlighting nearly 200 signature wish experiences this week. In the U.S., two Make-A-Wish kids will announce first-round NFL Draft picks for the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions live on ESPN. Others will perform in Disney’s *Aladdin* on Broadway, receive a surprise invitation to the *Mandalorian and Grogu* premiere in May, meet Miley Cyrus as part of a Hannah Montana alumni moment, and head out on a National Geographic Expeditions African safari. Internationally, 80 children from 10 European countries gathered at Disneyland Paris for a three-day Frozen-themed weekend that also marked the 25,000th wish granted at that park, with Make-A-Wish child Lou performing during the World of Frozen grand opening ceremony. Experiences are also taking place in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Sydney. Make-A-Wish and Charitybuzz also launched a fundraising sweepstakes today at [winamagicalweekend.com](https://winamagicalweekend.com). The grand prize is a VIP weekend including the *Avengers: Doomsday* global premiere red carpet and a Disneyland Resort vacation. The first 350 donors who give $350 or more receive a one-year Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited Bundle Premium subscription. If you were already planning to donate to Make-A-Wish, this is the version of that decision that comes with something attached. Disney Week of Wishes runs through May 1. Follow every story at [wish.org/Disney](https://wish.org/Disney). For our full breakdown of Disney’s 45-year Make-A-Wish history, read our [Disney Week of Wishes origin piece](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/27/disney-week-of-wishes-2026-kicks-off-today-with-45-years-of-make-a-wish-history-behind-it/). For more Disney coverage, visit [Fantasy Land News](https://fantasylandnews.com). 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If you follow the clues, it looks like Opening Night of MNSSHP 2026 will be August 7th, 2026. Second Tarot Card has been released along with a new image, obviously talking about the new merchandise for 2026. Maleficent, Haunted Mansion, Nightmare Before Xmas, Ursula, Toy Story, and more. On this shelf, sits trinkets in dark gloom, Where keepsakes rest and secrets accrue, 🔮 An upcoming trove waits to be found. Observe what’s stored and look all around. 🕷️ Special items are coming your ways, And may appear quicker the longer you gaze. 👀 ![Disney Parks Teases Halfway to Halloween 2026 Announcements Coming This Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Parks-Teases-Halfway-to-Halloween-2026-Announcements-Coming-This-Week-2-1600x900.jpg)The tease came with an image of glowing Mickey Mouse playing cards on a candlelit table, surrounded by cobwebs, stacked books, and a lurking spider — and a message that read: “Well, well, well, what do we have here? A few ghoulish riddles are near. Check back tomorrow to see the cards and discover a clue for what awaits you this season.” The [Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/) and Disneyland social accounts added the hashtag #HalfwayToHalloween, and the Halloween countdown is officially on. [![Halloween-themed poster titled 'The Pumpkin Hour' featuring a decorated clock tower, pumpkins along the edges, and string lights against a teal night sky MMXXVI.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tarot1-506x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tarot1-scaled.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tarot2-506x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/tarot2-scaled.png)Here is everything we expect Disney to announce this week based on what Halfway to Halloween has delivered in years past. ## Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Dates and Tickets ![The Complete Foodie's Guide to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/MNSSHP-2025-Foodie-Guide-1598x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_titleThe biggest expected announcement from Walt Disney World is the official reveal of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates and ticket sale information for 2026. This is the centerpiece of Halfway to Halloween at Magic Kingdom almost every year. In 2024, Disney confirmed the party would kick off on Aug. 9 and run on select nights through Oct. 31, with tickets going on sale first to resort hotel guests before opening to the general public a week later. As of now, Walt Disney World has not released official 2026 MNSSHP dates. Disney Tourist Blog has noted that last year’s party started a week later than historical norms and that 2026 timing is still an open question. Halfway to Halloween this week is the most likely moment for that information to land. If you are planning a fall trip to Magic Kingdom and want to attend the party, this is the week to watch closely — some nights sell out fast after the announcement. Check our [Magic Kingdom guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/magic-kingdom/) for everything you need to know about planning your visit around the Halloween season. ## Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 at Disneyland — What We Already Know ![Disneyland Oogie Boogie Bash 2025: More Nights and Dates Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Disneyland-Oogie-Boogie-Bash-2025_-More-Nights-and-Dates-Announced-1598x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_titleDisneyland is a step ahead this year. Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 dates were already confirmed earlier this year, with the after-hours party at Disney California Adventure offering 33 nights this season — more than any previous year. The event runs on select dates from Aug. 18 through Oct. 31, 2026. Halfway to Halloween is the likely moment when ticket on-sale dates get confirmed and additional details drop, including entertainment lineups, exclusive merchandise, and food previews for the event. Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort begins Aug. 21, 2026, running through Oct. 31, with Plaza de la Familia extending through Nov. 2 in Disney California Adventure. ## Disney Cruise Line: Halloween on the High Seas Halfway to Halloween has also been the traditional moment for Disney Cruise Line to reveal details about Halloween on the High Seas sailings. In 2024, Mickey, Minnie, and Donald debuted new Halloween costumes for the celebration. Expect 2026 to follow a similar pattern — new character looks, confirmed sailing dates in September and October, and details about the Mickey’s Mouse-querade party experience onboard. ## Halloween Merchandise Preview A Halloween merchandise reveal is standard for Halfway to Halloween. Disney typically offers a sneak peek — a “shriek peek,” as they have called it — at new and returning Halloween collections coming to Disney Parks and shopDisney later in the season. In 2024, that included new Mickey Mouse pumpkin home décor, villain-themed apparel, and Haunted Mansion collection items. Given FLN’s focus on Disney Consumer Products at retail, this is a section we will be covering closely. If Target, Amazon, and shopDisney drops land alongside the parks announcement, we will have that roundup ready. Follow our [Disney Consumer Products coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-consumer-products/) for all the retail news as it comes in. ## International Parks and Beyond Halfway to Halloween typically includes news from Hong Kong Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Tokyo Disney Resort as well. In 2024, Hong Kong Disneyland confirmed Halloween running Sept. 12 to Oct. 31, Disneyland Paris announced its Disney Halloween Festival from Oct. 1 to Nov. 3, and Tokyo Disney Resort revealed brand-new theming for its Halloween season running Oct. 1 to Nov. 7. Expect similar reveals this week. ## Our Take That teaser image is doing a lot of heavy lifting. Playing cards with Mickey silhouettes glowing on a candlelit table, a spider watching from the shadows, and a promise of riddles — Disney knows exactly how to get fans talking in late April. Halfway to Halloween has become its own event at this point, and Disney leans into that. Whether you are trying to book MNSSHP tickets the moment they go live or you are just here for the Halloween merchandise drop, this week is worth paying attention to. We will have every announcement covered as it happens. Stay with [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) all week for full coverage of every Halfway to Halloween 2026 reveal as Disney makes them official. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Disney Halloween 2026, Disney Parks Teases Halfway to Halloween 2026 Announcements Coming This Week --- ### [Every Toy Story 5 Product Announced During Roundup Reveal Week 2026, Plus What Got Left Out](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/27/every-toy-story-5-product-announced-during-roundup-reveal-week-2026-plus-what-got-left-out/) **Published:** April 27, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney and Pixar wrapped up Toy Story 5 Roundup Reveal Week with a major product roundup on the Disney Parks Blog, but the official recap left out several confirmed releases from the same campaign. Here is the full picture, including every brand that announced during the week, the items Disney did not include in its own summary, and what FLN has learned about the Toy Story 5 theater popcorn bucket lineup coming to cinemas on June 19.** ![Every Toy Story 5 Product Announced During Roundup Reveal Week 2026, Plus What Got Left Out](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Every-Toy-Story-5-Product-Announced-During-Roundup-Reveal-Week-2026-Plus-What-Got-Left-Out-1600x900.jpg)## What Roundup Reveal Week Officially Covered Disney Consumer Products launched Roundup Reveal Week beginning April 20, with daily brand reveals running through the week ahead of *Toy Story 5*‘s June 19 theatrical debut. The theme across every product line is “toy meets tech,” which maps directly to the film’s story of classic toys confronting the electronics era. The centerpiece of the toy line is Mattel’s Playscale Interactables, a set of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Lilypad, and Forky figures that recognize and interact with one another through character recognition technology. They talk, respond, and trigger reactions when placed near each other. That is a different proposition than anything in the existing Toy Story toy catalog, and it fits the film’s premise in a way that feels intentional rather than incidental. LeapFrog produced the first real-world version of Lilypad, the film’s new tech-themed character, as an Explore and Learn tablet priced at $27.99. It arrives at Walmart on April 26, with Target and Amazon availability to follow. VTech rounded out the learning toy segment with a Buzz Lightyear Learning Watch, a Toy Story 5 Learning Phone, and a Buzz Lightyear Game and Go, all priced between $16.99 and $19.99. LEGO announced three sets launching May 1: Blaze’s Horse Ranch, Slinky Dog bookends, and a Pizza Planet Alien Rocket Ride, along with a buildable Lotso figure. Hasbro brought back Talkin’ Mr. Potato Head with swappable mouth pieces. Hot Wheels contributed a Buzz-themed launcher and track sets. UNO is getting a Toy Story 5 edition. The Mattel lineup also includes Ultimate Action figures for Buzz and Woody with animatronics, clap and pose recognition, and character-to-character interaction when placed together. On the collectibles side, Funko announced POP! figures for Smarty Pants, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Lilypad, Blaze’s Pet Pig, and a premium Bullseye, with the latter available April 27 on Funko.com and at select retailers. POP MART’s blind box series opens at the press of a button to reveal scenes from the film, available May 1 at popmart.com and select POP MART locations. In accessories, Away is releasing a full travel collection including rolling luggage, backpacks, and bag charms for both kids and adults on June 9. Pandora’s Toy Story Sheriff Star Bracelet drops May 21. Loungefly produced a triple-pocket backpack with separate compartments styled after Woody, Jessie, and Buzz. Belkin made a Lilypad-shaped iPad case in EVA foam for 10th and 11th generation iPads. Crocs debuted Jessie cowgirl boot-style shoes with denim accents, cow-print collar, and four Jibbitz charms, launching June 16 alongside Alien Classic Clogs featuring full character faces across the upper. Penguin Random House has both a Little Golden Book and an Ultimate Sticker Book with more than 150 stickers available now. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Toy-Story-5-Figures-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Explore-and-Learn-Lillypad-1-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Toy-Story-5-LEGO-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mr-Potato-Head-Toy-Story-5-1600x900.png)## What Disney’s Own Roundup Left Out The Disney Parks Blog recap did not cover every brand that announced during Roundup Reveal Week. Several officially confirmed releases were absent from the summary. **MINISO** announced a Toy Story 5 collection including boot-shaped crossbody bags styled after Woody and Buzz Lightyear, plus a vinyl plush surprise box, available at select MINISO retail locations beginning April 26. **Dr. Squatch** revealed a Toy Story 5 personal care collection with three character-themed scents. Cosmic Captain is a Buzz Lightyear-inspired blend of crisp pear, creamy fig, and cedarwood. Howdy Hero is a Woody-inspired scent with desert sage, warm vanilla, and worn leather. Cowgirl Courage is the Jessie entry in the line. **Starbucks Korea** launched a Toy Story 5 collaboration on April 15 featuring character-themed tumblers, Bearista plush toys dressed as Toy Story characters, and limited-edition food items. This is a Korea-exclusive drop with no confirmed U.S. availability currently announced. **Disney Lorcana** is bringing Pixar characters into the trading card game for the first time, with a Buzz Lightyear ICONIC card confirmed as part of the Toy Story 5 campaign. **Disney Parks** also confirmed a Sheriff Jessie ear headband available at theme park retail locations, which did not appear in the official consumer products roundup. The Crocs recap also only partially made it into the Disney Parks Blog post. The Alien Classic Clogs, the second shoe in the Crocs collection dropping June 16, were not mentioned alongside the Jessie boot. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Toy-Story-5-Buzz-Carry-On-1296x1080-1-1080x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Toy-Story-5-Woody-Backpack-1296x1080-1-1080x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pandora-Bracelet-Woody-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Loungefly-Toy-Story-5-1600x900.png)## FLN Exclusive: The Theater Popcorn Bucket Lineup Fantasy Land News has learned details on the theatrical popcorn bucket and concession merchandise lineup being prepared for *Toy Story 5*‘s June 19 opening. This is the part of every major Pixar and Disney release that never gets officially announced until the last minute, but we have the picture early. The showstopper of the lineup is a Toy Box Chest bucket. It is large, square, and premium, with 3D character figures mounted on the exterior in the style of a display stage. Expect this to be ‘THE’ showpiece and cost $74.99. A Lilypad-themed bucket is also confirmed, which makes the new character’s merchandising presence at the theater level a given from day one. Below that anchor piece, the lineup is built around western iconography that matches the film’s aesthetic perfectly. Woody hat and Jessie hat tins are both confirmed. A Buzz Lightyear snack-themed bucket is also in the lineup. The tin format extends further with six-sided hexagon 130oz tins in addition to at least one standard circular 130oz tin. On the cup side, the lineup mirrors the bucket themes with plastic cups styled with Woody and Jessie hats to match their corresponding bucket counterparts. There is also a cup with a charm or keychain attachment, and a cup design that uses a Woody, Buzz, or Jessie figure as the actual lid. That last one deserves its own sentence. A character as the lid is not a new concept, but it is one that almost always sells out first. If you are planning for the opening weekend, budget accordingly. The image below is from the Toy Story 30th anniversary; it is here for reference. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Regal-Cinemas-Celebrates-_Toy-Story_-30th-Anniversary-with-Exclusive-Collectible-Popcorn-Bucket-and.jpg)## Every Toy Story 5 Product Announced During Roundup Reveal Week 2026, Plus What Got Left Out We will have full pricing and chain-specific availability as the official announcements roll out closer to June 19. For our complete coverage of movie theater popcorn buckets and collectibles, visit the [FLN Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) and the [Disney Popcorn Buckets hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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A Disney wish is granted every hour of every single day, and this week Disney is shining a spotlight on the stories behind that number.** ![Disney Week of Wishes 2026 Kicks Off Today With 45 Years of Make-A-Wish History Behind It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Week-of-Wishes-2026-Kicks-Off-Today-With-45-Years-of-Make-A-Wish-History-Behind-It-1600x900.jpg)The partnership between Disney and Make-A-Wish dates back to 1981, when 7-year-old Frank “Bopsy” Salazar became the first official Make-A-Wish kid. His wish was a trip to Disneyland, and Disney was there from the start to help grant it. That single moment laid the foundation for what is now the longest-running and largest wish-granting relationship in Make-A-Wish history. More than four decades later, a visit to a Disney theme park remains the single most requested wish for Make-A-Wish America. Disney CEO and Make-A-Wish Board Member Josh D’Amaro spoke to the weight of that trust. “I’ve seen firsthand how powerful a wish can be, not just for the child but for the entire family,” D’Amaro said. “It’s incredibly meaningful that so many Make-A-Wish kids, when they’re thinking about their wish, they choose Disney.” Disney is the largest wish granter for Make-A-Wish in the world. Over 175,000 Disney wishes have been granted globally, spanning theme park visits, Disney Cruise Line voyages, ESPN sports experiences, Broadway shows through Disney Theatrical Group, and on-set moments with Disney Entertainment talent. In 2025 alone, Disney donated more than $30 million to support those efforts. ## What Disney Week of Wishes Looks Like in 2026 This year’s Disney Week of Wishes runs April 27 through May 1. Each day of the week, Disney will spotlight unique and heartwarming wish stories from across the company and around the world. On the ESPN side, the network is re-airing the *SportsCenter Special: “My Wish” 2025* beginning today on ESPN platforms. The 18th season features Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, boxing champion Canelo Alvarez, and the Savannah Bananas. ESPN is also re-airing its first-ever Spanish-language one-hour special, *Mi Deseo, Un Especial de SportsCenter*, on ESPN Deportes starting today. Disney Entertainment has its own roster of wish moments to share this week, including past surprises like the 2024 story of 15-year-old Mya, who battled tumors caused by neurofibromatosis type 2 and had her wish granted to meet Sofia Carson from Disney’s *Descendants* franchise on ABC’s *The View*. ## Wishes Without Borders Disney’s wish-granting work extends well beyond U.S. theme parks. In the UK, the “A Disney Wish” program returned for its fifth year in 2025, bringing nearly 200 families together for a three-day immersive experience designed for children who are unable to travel to a Disney park. In Singapore, 8-year-old Chace had his wish granted to meet Beast from *Beauty and the Beast*. In Latin America, a 6-year-old girl named María received a royal Disney Princess transformation that included a personalized video from a Spanish-speaking Princess Belle recorded in her native language. These are not PR moments. They are the reason the Disney brand carries ![Disney Week of Wishes 2026 Kicks Off Today With 45 Years of Make-A-Wish History Behind It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Week-of-Wishes-2026-Kicks-Off-Today-With-45-Years-of-Make-A-Wish-History-Behind-It-1-1600x900.jpg)## Disney Week of Wishes 2026 Kicks Off Today With 45 Years of Make-A-Wish History Behind It Stay with [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) all week for full coverage of every Disney Week of Wishes 2026 reveal as Disney makes them official. And join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/) to get updates the moment they drop. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** The Walt Disney Company **Tags:** Disney Week of Wishes 2026 Kicks Off Today With 45 Years of Make-A-Wish History Behind It --- ### [Disney Paused the Magic Kingdom Expansion Because of the DeSantis Fight, Court Records Show](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/27/disney-magic-kingdom-expansion-delayed-desantis-fight/) **Published:** April 27, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **The rides you have been waiting for almost did not happen. Newly obtained court depositions from the Disney-DeSantis legal battle reveal that Disney World’s top leadership voluntarily paused the [biggest expansion](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/11/11/villains-land-at-magic-kingdom-construction-to-start-very-very-soon-plus-13-villains-announced/ "Villains Land at Magic Kingdom Construction to Start “Very, Very Soon” Plus 13 Villains Announced") in Magic Kingdom’s history because they were not confident a DeSantis-controlled board would approve the permits needed to move forward.** ![Disney Paused the Magic Kingdom Expansion Because of the DeSantis Fight, Court Records Show](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Paused-the-Magic-Kingdom-Expansion-Because-of-the-DeSantis-Fight-Court-Records-Show-1600x900.jpg)Photo: https://x.com/bioreconstruct## What the Depositions Say [Florida Politics](https://floridapolitics.com/archives/792427-the-untold-story-of-ron-desantis-vs-disney-world/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRcKgdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFXb3c5UGZnV1FTQ3hqQnREc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrfwA5S0wJOECcnwBQIGjWe3FEH7HjdFhaqIkYc7wadSUyNpuWOF7_u2Nc3l_aem_MOue3T3N67zP1l5TSm-qXA) obtained roughly 700 pages of sworn testimony from Disney World Chief Counsel John McGowan, Master Planning Executive Todd Rimmer, and former Reedy Creek Administrator John Classe. The depositions come from a civil lawsuit tied to the state’s 2023 takeover of Reedy Creek Improvement District, the special governing body that had run Walt Disney World’s infrastructure since 1967. Rimmer testified that Disney stopped filing permits for the Magic Kingdom expansion after DeSantis-appointed board members took control of Reedy Creek. To build on undeveloped land at the resort, Disney needed wetland mitigation credits approved by the district. Without confidence that a hostile board would sign off, leadership was not willing to move forward on a project worth billions of dollars. “When we’re looking at billions of dollars of investment, we want to be certain that we can proceed,” Rimmer said in his February 2024 deposition. Resort President Jeff Vahle and other senior leaders reached a collective decision to slow down. Rimmer confirmed Disney made that call on its own, without direct pressure from the new board. The company was simply not willing to gamble the expansion on an uncertain outcome. Villains Land had not yet been publicly announced when Rimmer testified in early 2024. Disney revealed the full expansion that August. ## That Road Construction Has a Real Backstory ![Construction at Magic Kingdom Disney World 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HG2d1BNX0AAWtc0-1350x900.jpg)Photo: https://x.com/bioreconstructIf you have been to the Magic Kingdom area in the past couple of years, you have seen the mess. The stretch of World Drive near the Grand Floridian and Polynesian resorts has been torn up for what feels like forever. The World Drive Phase III project was supposed to widen that two-lane road into four lanes to ease traffic and improve safety around the resort’s most iconic hotels. The depositions explain why it stalled. Before the state takeover, Reedy Creek had been moving toward issuing municipal bonds to fund the project’s completion. The construction budget had already climbed to $175 million. When the DeSantis-appointed board took over, the new members refused to issue any bonds, cutting off the only realistic funding path the project had. McGowan testified in 2024 that the project had come to a complete stop and would likely already be finished if the dispute had not intervened. Construction activity is still visible on World Drive as of April 2026. One DeSantis appointee, Brian Aungst Jr., reportedly believed the board’s mandate was to eliminate the district entirely, according to Classe’s testimony. Whether that came directly from DeSantis is not established in the depositions. ## The Fan Angle Nobody Covered ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HG1fkcYWwAAsSe7-1349x900.jpg)Photo: https://x.com/bioreconstructThe Disney-DeSantis story got enormous national coverage, but almost all of it focused on the politics. The depositions tell a different story, one that is directly about the park you visit. Richard Foglesong, author of “Married to the Mouse” and a Disney scholar who reviewed the depositions for Florida Politics, put it plainly. What mattered most to the company was control over future development, given that roughly two-thirds of Disney’s Florida property remains undeveloped. That is the frame every Disney fan should apply to this story. The fight was never just about ideology. It was about whether the most ambitious expansion in Magic Kingdom’s history would ever get built at all. Disney says the conflict is behind them. All original DeSantis appointees have been replaced. The company told Florida Politics that development plans are moving forward with full support from the district. That tracks. Villains Land is coming. The permits are moving. The expansion is real. But for a stretch of time, the thing guests were most excited about was sitting on pause while executives waited to see if their own government would let them build it. The depositions put that on the record for the first time. For the latest on the Magic Kingdom expansion and everything happening at Walt Disney World, stay with [Fantasy Land News](https://fantasylandnews.com/). Read more in our [Walt Disney World](https://fantasylandnews.com/walt-disney-world/) coverage. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Christmas In A Small Town returns for its second year on July 24–26, 2026, and the guest roster for 2026 is stacked. ![Christmas In A Small Town 2026 Returns to Dahlonega With Chad Michael Murray, Ryan Paevey, and Hallmark Stars](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Christmas-In-A-Small-Town-2026-Returns-to-Dahlonega-With-Chad-Michael-Murray-Ryan-Paevey-and-Hallm-1600x900.jpg)The event is put on by Decade Days, a Georgia-based pop-culture convention company. The 2025 debut brought fans from across the world to the charming North Georgia mountain town, and 2026 is set to go even bigger. Confirmed guests include Chad Michael Murray, Ryan Paevey, Wes Brown, Drew Seeley, Rob Mayes, Katie Leclerc, Brendan Fehr, Victor Webster, David Haydn-Jones, Joey Lawrence, Andrew Lawrence, and Matthew Lawrence. That is essentially a Hallmark movie reunion assembled in one place over a summer weekend. For fans who follow Hallmark and Hallmark+ closely, this is a serious guest list. Murray has built one of the strongest Hallmark resumes in the business. Paevey, Brown, Seeley, and Mayes are all fixtures of the holiday programming that defines the network each fall. Katie Leclerc, Brendan Fehr, Victor Webster, and David Haydn-Jones fill out a lineup that covers nearly every corner of the Hallmark Christmas catalog. And all three Lawrence brothers — Joey, Andrew, and Matthew — showing up at the same event is a rare thing. If you love the Hallmark holiday universe, this is the convention equivalent of an all-star game. You can keep up with everything Hallmark at our [Hallmark Channel hub at Fantasy Land News](https://fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). The weekend itself goes well beyond meet-and-greets and autographs. Friday night brings a Karaoke Before Christmas party, Saturday offers the Holly Jolly Hoedown, and Sunday wraps with a full concert featuring Andrew Lawrence, Wes Brown, and Rob Mayes performing live. Downtown Dahlonega will run a Passport Program where local businesses stamp a passport booklet sold at the event, with proceeds going to charity. A Tree Lighting Ceremony in Hancock Park is also on the schedule. The choice of Dahlonega is a smart one. The town already leans into its small-town aesthetic year-round, and it has established itself as a genuine holiday destination. Expect decorated storefronts, holiday-inspired local products, and the kind of cozy backdrop that makes a Christmas-in-July event feel completely natural rather than gimmicky. Our take: Christmas conventions are still a relatively new concept, and Christmas In A Small Town is doing it right. A dedicated small-town setting, a walkable downtown, local business involvement, and a guest list built specifically around the Hallmark audience rather than broader pop culture — that combination creates something more personal than a generic fan expo. If Hallmark movies are your thing, this is an event worth planning a trip around. Tickets are on sale now at [**christmasinasmalltown.com**](https://christmasinasmalltown.com/). General admission and multiple VIP packages are available, with hotel room blocks set up for the weekend. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) **Categories:** Fantasy Land News, Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Christmas In A Small Town 2026 Returns to Dahlonega --- ### [Tyler Hynes Just Delivered His Best Hallmark Performance Yet in 'I'll Be Seeing You'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/26/tyler-hynes-just-delivered-his-best-hallmark-performance-yet-in-ill-be-seeing-you/) **Published:** April 26, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** Spring Into Love has come to an end with the premiere of ‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ Starring Tyler Hynes, which premiered April 26 on Hallmark Channel, and is now available on Hallmark+. This movie hit for me on many personal levels, and hopefully you enjoyed it as much as I did. Read on for our Review! Check out our reviews for the other Hallmark Channel Spring Into Love movies. **[‘Two For Tee’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/hallmark-channel-started-spring-into-love-with-the-charming-two-for-tee-review/ "Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming ‘Two For Tee’ – Review")**, **[‘A Royal Setting’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/29/jen-lilley-sparkles-in-return-to-hallmark-channels-a-royal-setting-review/ "Jen Lilley Sparkles In Return To Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Royal Setting’ – Review")**, **[‘A Season To Blossom’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/05/romance-is-in-full-bloom-for-hallmark-channels-a-season-to-blossom-review/ "Romance is in Full Bloom for Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Season to Blossom’ – Review")**, **[‘A Little Park Music’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/heartstrings-and-small-town-charm-hit-the-right-note-for-hallmark-channels-a-little-park-music-review/ "Heartstrings and Small Town Charm Hit The Right Note for Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Little Park Music’ – Review")**, and **[‘To Philly With Love.’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/19/hallmark-channels-to-philly-with-love-is-the-perfect-love-letter-to-my-favorite-city/ "Hallmark Channel’s ‘To Philly With Love’ Is The Perfect Love Letter To My Favorite City")** ![Tyler Hynes Just Delivered His Best Hallmark Performance Yet in 'I'll Be Seeing You'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/seeingyoua-1600x900.jpg)‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ is the story of when a work errand derails Amy’s weekend plans with her grandma, they embark on a road trip with one sentimental detour, but need the help of a charming activities director, Mark. Stacey Farber stars as Amy and Christine Ebersole as her grandma, Vivien. Viv’s friend, Sue, is played by BJ Harrison. That charming activities director, Mark, is played by Tyler Hynes. ![Tyler Hynes Just Delivered His Best Hallmark Performance Yet in Hallmark Channel's 'I'll Be Seeing You'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/seeingyoue.webp)To recap the movie, Amy is Type A and singularly focused on work and a promotion. Mark goes with the flow and is spontaneous, to the extent that he can’t lock down taking the Activities director job from interim to permanent. Amy needs to get down the west coast to California to deliver a contract and takes her grandma and Sue on the road trip with her. Viv has ulterior motives for joining the trip. She wants to stop in a little town called Keystone. Viv wants to bring Sue on the trip because it’s Sue’s first wedding anniversary without her husband, George. As soon as the trip starts, they hit a pothole and are stranded. Viv calls Mark in to the rescue. Mark and his beloved van, Mable, join the road trip. Mark is like a tumbleweed; he goes with the flow. The trip takes the gang to Keystone, and Viv tells the story of her first love. It was unexpected young love, and she wants to find Teddy. The trip to find Teddy takes them on many unexpected detours. Splits the gang up. Mark and Amy continue to Eureka to deliver the contract. The whole trip is full of unexpected detours. Mark and Amy start to fall in love, but Mark leaves her to get to Sue, who has a medical issue. Amy delivers the contract but decides that she needs to be back with the gang and not let life pass her by any longer. We finally get to the moment with Teddy. Mark and Amy kiss, and the movie ends. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/seeingyoud.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/seeingyouc.webp)### Fantasy Land News Review ‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ on Hallmark Channel: No notes. This movie hit me on so many levels. I cried multiple times. I have seen a lot of Hallmark Channel movies. Rarely do any of them resonate with me on a personal level. This is a love story of different sorts. Yes, Mark and Amy fell in love. But you see Mark’s love for Viv and Sue. Amy’s love for her grandma. Viv and Sue love each other. Viv’s love for Teddy. Viv and Sue’s love for their late husbands. Tyler, oh Tyler. He is, for good reason, one of the most popular Hallmark Channel actors of all time, with his legion of #hynies. In his collection of movies, there aren’t many that I wouldn’t watch any time. In fact, his ‘Roadhouse Romance’ is one of my all-time favorite Hallmark movies. This movie and performance top it. He’s perfection in ‘I’ll Be Seeing You.’ His love for these women shows. Stacey Farber is an underused talent. We need more of her on the Hallmark Channel. The chemistry with Tyler is there. We’d be remiss not to talk about Christine Ebersole first. Broadway legend and Tony Award winner. Yes, she was in a previous Tyler Hynes Hallmark Channel movie, but this was the role she was made for. She SHINES. She sang. Singing I’ll Be Seeing You was the first cry of the movie. BJ Harrison just exudes coolness and wisdom. She made me cry when she described her George. The happiest moment for me was the surprise addition of my favorite supporting Hallmark actor, Fred Henderson. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/seeingyoub.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ill-Be-Seeing-You-Premieres-Tonight-on-Hallmark-Channel-1-1600x900.jpg)This movie is about going with the flow. Don’t let the grass grow under your feet. My life usually goes with the flow, which can be scary, but the journey is wonderful most of the time. The personal aspect for me. My husband, Greg, and I fell in love on road trips. Our early relationship was spent in a truck or car traveling the East Coast for concerts, where he was working as a sound engineer. Road trips literally started our love story. Another personal aspect, the song, ‘I’ll Be Seeing You.’ One of the first things Greg and I bonded over was our love for Glen Miller, and he has a beautiful version of the song that Christine Ebersole sang in the movie. When asked how did you know you were in love, Viv replied, “When we were together, I was the person I always wanted to be. We shared things that we never shared with anyone.” Sue continued, “That’s what it felt like when I was with George. I never had to pretend or hide who I was. He understood me. And that’s rare to find.” That’s what it was like for Greg and me. We didn’t have to pretend. We just were. When Viv thinks she’s about to meet Teddy, she says, “I just always thought that life gives you a certain amount of special moments like this, and I already had mine! I just can’t imagine there could be more.” Mark smiles and says, “Everybody’s story’s got room for another chapter.” Beautiful message that life continues. Just because one chapter ends, doesn’t mean the story does. This movie is beautifully written by Joey Elkins and Blake Silver. Again, no notes. They evoked emotion. Joy, just pure joy for me. Jessica Harmon’s direction continued the joy. The scenery along the road reminded me of my days of road tripping with Greg. I feel a road trip should happen for us soon. The message of ‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ is simple. Life is full of unexpected detours. Take the ride. Don’t stand still and let life pass you by. This is a perfect 5 out of 5 popcorn buckets. Just perfection. Check out Tyler Hynes in [‘I’ll Be Seeing You’](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/ill-be-seeing-you) on Hallmark Channel and [Hallmark+](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/hallmark-plus). 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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It plays music, it has a built-in Mandalorian logo projector, batteries are included, and it comes with a large popcorn. Available at participating Regal locations while supplies last.** This is a Regal exclusive. You are not getting this one at AMC, Cinemark, or Marcus. For our full breakdown of every Mandalorian and Grogu collectible at every chain, see our [complete Mandalorian and Grogu popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-tickets/). [![Closer Look: The Clan of Two Bust Popcorn Bucket Is Regal's Most Impressive Mandalorian and Grogu Exclusive](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Closer-Look_-The-Clan-of-Two-Bust-Is-Regals-Most-Impressive-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Exclusive-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Closer-Look_-The-Clan-of-Two-Bust-Is-Regals-Most-Impressive-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Exclusive.jpg)It is a detailed sculpted bust of Din Djarin in his full Beskar steel armor, with the weathered plating, the Whistling Birds ammunition across his chest piece, and the dark cape draped behind him. Grogu sits on his left shoulder with the big ears, the familiar brown cloth wrapping, and that expression that somehow makes him look both ancient and completely endearing at the same time. The two of them together read immediately as the Clan of Two. This is not Mando with a sidekick. It is the two of them as a unit, which is exactly what the title of this film promises. The container fills from the back, which keeps the front sculpt clean. Your popcorn goes in behind the piece, so nothing interrupts what you are actually looking at. That is the same approach AMC used on the [HERBIE concession vessel for Fantastic Four: First Steps](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/03/first-look-amc-theaters-herbie-popcorn-bucket-drink-holder-candy-storage-in-one/) last summer, and it works. HERBIE ran $69.99 to $74.99 and was a three-in-one setup with popcorn in the back, a drink in the head, and candy in the chest, plus a projector for the Fantastic Four logo and a speaker for music. The Clan of Two Bust is not trying to be a full concession station, the way HERBIE was. It is a popcorn container that happens to also be a shelf piece, and that is a different product with a different purpose. HERBIE was engineered to hold everything. This one is engineered to look like something. The projector throws the Mandalorian logo. The speaker plays the score. Batteries are included, so it works the moment you walk out. For collectors, those two features matter because they are the difference between a piece that lives in a display case and one that actually does something when someone picks it up. That Beskar signet projected across a dark room with the music running is not a small thing for Star Wars fans. On price, we expect this to land around $65, and it could reach $74.99. HERBIE gives us the clearest pricing anchor, and the Clan of Two Bust has a comparable electronics package with what looks like a more complex sculpt. Beskar armor with all its surface detail, wear marks, and dimensional complexity is a harder thing to pull off at mass-production scale than a retro robot, and if Regal pulled it off the way the promotional image suggests, this is the more impressive piece purely as an object. If this does show up on the Regal Shop, expect a quick sellout. The AT-AT container is coming to AMC, Cinemark, Regal, and Marcus all at once, and it is going to be everywhere on opening weekend. The Clan of Two Bust is only at Regal. For the collector who wants the piece that fewer people are going home with, that exclusivity matters. For a closer look at the AT-AT, read our [AT-AT closer look here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/mandalorian-grogu-at-at-popcorn-container-closer-look/). Every theater collectible across all chains lives at [fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The [Fantasy Land News Popcorn Bucket Hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) has every item and every article linked by film. This guide tells you when to show up, which items are the priority to buy, and which items are already selling fast before the month even starts. ## Opening Weekend — May 1 and 2: Devil Wears Prada 2 and Shrek [![Two Shrek posters side by side: left shows a giant green Shrek-shaped shrub with characters at bottom; right shows Shrek-themed popcorn box and figures with the DreamWorks Shrek logo and ‘In theaters May 15.’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Better-Out-Than-In_-AMCs-Shrek-Outhouse-Popcorn-Collectible-Drops-May-1-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Better-Out-Than-In_-AMCs-Shrek-Outhouse-Popcorn-Collectible-Drops-May-1-1.jpg)[![Cinemark Has Six Devil Wears Prada 2 Collectibles and the Diet Coke Cup Is the Most On-Brand Thing Ever](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinemark-Has-Six-Devil-Wears-Prada-2-Collectibles-and-the-Diet-Coke-Cup-Is-the-Most-On-Brand-Thing-E-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinemark-Has-Six-Devil-Wears-Prada-2-Collectibles-and-the-Diet-Coke-Cup-Is-the-Most-On-Brand-Thing-E.jpg)The opening weekend of May has two separate collectible programs running simultaneously, which is unusual for any weekend not tied to a Marvel or Star Wars event. The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens May 2, with AMC’s Opening Night Event on April 30 and Cinemark in-theater sales beginning April 28. The handbag bucket, an 85-ounce structured red leather tote design with dual top handles, gold-toned hardware, a gold keyring charm, and a miniature gold high heel and hotel key tag hanging from the side, is $39.95 across all chains. Manufactured by Golden Link Inc., the same company behind several high-profile theater collectibles in recent years. It has already sold out at Marcus Theatres online. Fandango’s Runway Ready Bundle, which paired the bucket with a Runway Magazine and a movie ticket for $50, is also gone. AMC’s online listing was listed as “Coming Soon” as of late April, with a final production run confirmed and a one-per-customer limit. Cinemark’s online shop was also listed as coming soon. If you want this bucket, signing up for notifications at AMC, Regal, and Cinemark is the move right now — every channel that has opened has moved fast. The full Cinemark lineup for Devil Wears Prada 2 includes the handbag bucket at $39.95 with a free same-day refill, a Popcorn Tin at $14.95, a Bag Charm at $12.95, a Tumbler and Charm set at $19.95, and a Diet Coke Souvenir Cup at $7.95, the last of which is a Cinemark exclusive. For the complete chain-by-chain breakdown and current availability, read our [full Devil Wears Prada 2 collectibles guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/20/devil-wears-prada-2-handbag-popcorn-bucket-where-to-buy-at-cinemark-amc-and-regal-before-it-sells-out/). Running alongside Devil Wears Prada 2 is the Shrek 25th Anniversary Outhouse Popcorn Collectible at AMC, available May 1. The bucket is shaped like the iconic wooden outhouse from Shrek’s swamp — crescent-moon cutout included — and comes with a large popcorn. It is available at AMC while supplies last. [Full Shrek Outhouse details here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/shrek-outhouse-popcorn-collectible-amc/). **Priority call for opening weekend:** The handbag bucket is the one with real secondary market potential. The Shrek outhouse is the one with more widespread availability. If you can only make one trip, lead with whichever chain has the DWP2 bucket in stock first — the sellout pattern on that item is clear. ## May 4 — Star Wars Day: Disney Parks Bucket Wave (WDW and Disneyland) [![Brown plastic toy spaceship held in a hand, with orange red sails and exposed interior figures visible through an open side hatch.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-BargeNovelty-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-BargeNovelty-1620x1080-1.jpg)[![Brown shaggy figurine with large striped ram-like horns wearing leather straps, set on sandy surface against a dark background.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-BanthaSipper-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-BanthaSipper-1620x1080-1.jpg)[![Metal robotic head wearing a gas mask with glowing amber eyes in a dusty industrial workshop backdrop, leather strap coiled nearby.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-DroidBucket-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-DroidBucket-1620x1080-1.jpg)This one is for the collectors who are covering both theaters and parks. May 4 brings a dedicated Star Wars popcorn bucket and novelty wave to Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios and continues the Disneyland wave that started April 28. At Walt Disney World on May 4, the lineup at Hollywood Studios includes Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket with light-up elements and hidden characters, the Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket with light-up eyes, the Bantha Sipper with sound effects, rechargeable Lightsaber Swizzle Sticks, and the DJ R-3X Souvenir Mug available at Oga’s Cantina in Galaxy’s Edge. All items are available while supplies last with a two-per-person limit per transaction. At Disneyland, the April 28 wave brought the Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket, Bantha Sipper, DJ R-3X Mug, and Lightsaber Swizzle Sticks. Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket arrives at Disneyland on May 4. If you were at Disneyland before April 28, the Tauntaun Bucket, Loth-cat Mug, Yub Nub Mug, and Yoda Stainless Steel Tumbler were already available. For everything confirmed across both parks, including the Disneyland full timeline, see our [Walt Disney World May the 4th Star Wars bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/star-wars-popcorn-buckets-walt-disney-world-may-the-4th-2026/) and the full [2026 Star Wars popcorn bucket master list](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/star-wars-popcorn-buckets-2026/). ## May 8 — Mortal Kombat II and Billie Eilish [![Shao Kahn Container, Arcade Bucket, Dragon Cup: The Complete Mortal Kombat II Collectible Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Shao-Kahn-Container-Arcade-Bucket-Dragon-Cup_-The-Complete-Mortal-Kombat-II-Collectible-Guide-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Shao-Kahn-Container-Arcade-Bucket-Dragon-Cup_-The-Complete-Mortal-Kombat-II-Collectible-Guide.jpg)[![Cinemark's MK2 Clapperboard Bucket Is Online and It's Going to Sell Fas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Cinemarks-MK2-Clapperboard-Bucket-Is-Online-and-Its-Going-to-Sell-Fas-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Cinemarks-MK2-Clapperboard-Bucket-Is-Online-and-Its-Going-to-Sell-Fas.jpg)Two separate films open on May 8, both with confirmed theater collectibles at major chains. Mortal Kombat II has three confirmed formats across chains. The Shao Kahn Popcorn Tin, manufactured by Golden Link Inc., features the helmet as a removable lid and runs around $35 at Regal. The Arcade Cabinet Bucket, styled after the classic MK2 game in black and green, is available at Marcus Theatres and Swan Drive-In with online ordering open. The Clapperboard Bucket — a Cinemark exclusive styled around Johnny Cage’s movie star identity, leaning into the character’s in-universe Hollywood career — is $29.95, holds 85 ounces, and is already available at shop.cinemark.com with a three-per-customer limit. If you want the clapperboard and do not want to make a theater trip, buy it now. It is the kind of themed design that moves fast once the film opens. For the full chain breakdown and AMC confirmation details, see our [Mortal Kombat II popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/mortal-kombat-2-popcorn-bucket/). Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D opens May 8 at Regal, with an Early Access event on April 29. Regal has a 130oz collectible Popcorn Tin at around $13 and a 24oz Tumbler expected to run $17 to $20, both at participating Regal locations while supplies last. The concert film is co-directed by James Cameron, which gives it a broader audience than a typical music film. [Full Billie Eilish Regal collectibles details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/13/billie-eilish-hit-me-hard-and-soft-regal-popcorn-bucket-tumbler/) [![Regal Drops Billie Eilish Popcorn Tin and Tumbler for Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D Early Access](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Regal-Drops-Billie-Eilish-Popcorn-Tin-and-Tumbler-for-Hit-Me-Hard-and-Soft_-The-Tour-Live-in-3D-Earl-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Regal-Drops-Billie-Eilish-Popcorn-Tin-and-Tumbler-for-Hit-Me-Hard-and-Soft_-The-Tour-Live-in-3D-Earl.jpg)Regal Drops Billie Eilish Popcorn Tin and Tumbler for Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D Early Access**Priority call for May 8 weekend:** The MK2 Clapperboard Bucket is the one to move on early since it is already live online. The Shao Kahn tin is the premium piece if you are a franchise collector. The Billie Eilish tin is an accessible price point for a film likely to have strong opening weekend energy. ## May 13–19 — Top Gun 40th Anniversary Double Feature [![Two stylized pilot helmets with red, white, and blue graphics float against a dark blue gradient, with the Top Gun logo overhead and popcorn visible in the lower right corner.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MAVERICKHELMETBUCKET_HERO-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MAVERICKHELMETBUCKET_HERO-scaled.webp)[![Top Gun logo centered above two red and blue pilot helmets on a dark blue gradient background.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GOOSEHELMETBUCKET_HERO-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GOOSEHELMETBUCKET_HERO-scaled.webp)Paramount Pictures is bringing both Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick back to theaters for one week only, running May 13 through 19, with the original 1986 film in IMAX for the first time. Two fighter pilot helmet popcorn buckets — a red Goose helmet and a navy Maverick helmet — are confirmed at AMC, Cinemark, Epic Theatres, and Marcus Theatres, with Regal’s status still TBA. Both helmets are $35.99, hold 130 ounces, and feature a removable lid. Marcus Theatres had both available for online pre-order, with orders placed before late April shipping after April 30. AMC confirmed the Maverick helmet, and Cinemark confirmed the Goose helmet specifically — Epic Theatres in Florida has both. The one-week run means in-theater stock is limited in a way that monthly blockbuster collectibles are not. If you are planning to get these in the theater rather than online, the first weekend of the run is the safer window before any potential sellout at popular locations. [Full Top Gun helmet popcorn bucket guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/top-gun-popcorn-buckets-helmet-40th-anniversary/) ## May 21 and 22 — The Mandalorian and Grogu [![Closer Look: The AT-AT Popcorn Bucket for The Mandalorian and Grogu with Lights & Sound](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Closer-Look_-The-AT-AT-Popcorn-Bucket-for-The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-with-Lights-Sound-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Closer-Look_-The-AT-AT-Popcorn-Bucket-for-The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-with-Lights-Sound.jpg)[![Grogu peeks from a carved pedestal while the Mandalorian and companions ride a dusty vehicle at sunset in a desert.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Walmart-Is-Now-Selling-The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Bucket-Bundled-With-a-Fandango-Ticket-1-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Walmart-Is-Now-Selling-The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Bucket-Bundled-With-a-Fandango-Ticket-1-1.jpg)[![Promotional poster for The Mandalorian and Grogu featuring the armored Mandalorian with Grogu on his shoulder and bold green title text on a dark background.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mandalorian-high-end-1-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mandalorian-high-end-1.webp)[![Promotional image of a Mandalorian and Grogu popcorn bucket set, filled with popcorn and featuring hero artwork and logo text.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/the-mandalorian-collectible-combo-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/the-mandalorian-collectible-combo.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hubhyrwd5haewo1xqw5k.avif)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hubhyrwd5haewo1xqw5k.avif)This is the one. The first Star Wars theatrical release since 2019, opening May 22 with Thursday preview screenings on May 21, and the theater collectible program is the most expansive any Star Wars film has produced at the chain level. Here is the chain-by-chain breakdown at a glance: **AMC** has five items across two collections, all available May 21 while supplies last. The first collection includes an AT-AT Walker Popcorn Vessel and a Cup with Mystery Topper. The second — the “rarer than Beskar” collection — includes a Grogu Hover Pram Popcorn Vessel, a Mando Helmet Popcorn Bucket, and a Blanket. AMC is the only chain offering a wearable keepsake. Also available May 21 and 22 only: a collectible Star Wars Unlimited card pack. **Cinemark** has the deepest lineup. All six core items are North America exclusives with free same-day refills: the Grogu Popcorn Container (a full-figure sculptural Grogu bucket), a 32oz Mandalorian Helmet Cup, a 20oz Grogu Tumbler, a 130oz Popcorn Tin, an LED AT-AT Popcorn Container with light-up turrets and sound effects, and a 44oz Souvenir Cup. The Cinemark Super Ticket at $30 covers a May 21 preview at 6 PM and includes a Grogu pin, a collectible cup, and a medium popcorn. The Fan Event on May 21 adds lobby photo ops, themed bar beverages, and a limited edition Mandalorian helmet pin from Pin USA. **Regal** has a Clan of Two Bust with music and a Mandalorian logo projector, an AT-AT with sound effects and light-up turrets, and a Collectible Combo with a tin, cup, and random character drink topper. Regal is also offering a Grogu headband to opening night attendees. **Marcus Theatres** has four confirmed items: a Grogu Popcorn Bucket with Grogu peeking over the rim, a Large Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket with key art, a Mandalorian Helmet Cup, and an AT-AT Walker Popcorn Container. Beyond the major chains, the Walmart/Fandango bundle — a Grogu bucket designed by Golden Link Inc. featuring Grogu clinging to the side with two Anzellans climbing up — is $39.96 at Walmart.com, bundled with a Fandango ticket. Shipping started April 27, which means some collectors will have it in hand before the film even opens. The AT-AT is the breakout collectible of this release — it appears at AMC, Cinemark, Regal, and Marcus, it has foldable legs, sound effects, and light-up turrets, and HOYTS in Australia listed it at AUD $74.54 and sold out before U.S. chains had even set a price. Our estimate based on comparable items puts it around $55. For the complete guide to every item at every chain, see our [full Mandalorian and Grogu popcorn bucket breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-tickets/). **Priority call for Mandalorian weekend:** The AT-AT is the one to prioritize and the one most likely to sell through fast. The Grogu Pram and the Clan of Two Bust are the most display-worthy pieces in the lineup. If you are a completionist across chains, build your weekend around the Cinemark Super Ticket on May 21 that is, the earliest any physical merchandise from this film is in your hands, and the pin is a May 21 exclusive. ## Watch for Late May: Masters of the Universe Buckets Could Drop Before June [![By the Power of Grayskull: The Masters of the Universe Popcorn Bucket Is a Castle and the Sword of Power Is a Drink Container](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/By-the-Power-of-Grayskull_-The-Masters-of-the-Universe-Popcorn-Bucket-Is-a-Castle-and-the-Sword-of-P-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/By-the-Power-of-Grayskull_-The-Masters-of-the-Universe-Popcorn-Bucket-Is-a-Castle-and-the-Sword-of-P.jpg)By the Power of Grayskull: The Masters of the Universe Popcorn Bucket Is a Castle and the Sword of Power Is a Drink ContainerMasters of the Universe does not open until June 5, but collectors should keep an eye on the last week of May. Chains consistently begin online sales and in-theater availability one to two weeks before a major release, which puts the Masters of the Universe collectible program squarely in the May 21 to 28 window — the same week the Mandalorian and Grogu merchandise is hitting concession stands. Cinemark revealed the full lineup at CinemaCon 2026, and it is one of the most creative sets of the year. The centerpiece is a Castle Grayskull popcorn bucket with a built-in drink tower — a two-in-one format that has not been done before at this scale. The rest of the Cinemark lineup includes a full-face Skeletor tumbler, a He-Man figure cup, a Sword of Power drink container that unscrews in three parts and uses the hilt as a straw, and Skeletor and Beast Man plush toys. No other chain has revealed their specific items yet, but AMC and Regal are expected to have their own exclusives given the size of the release. Nothing is confirmed for a May online drop yet, but if you are planning your late May theater runs around Mandalorian and Grogu, it is worth checking the chain shops in the days after May 21. We could realistically see Cinemark or Marcus put Masters of the Universe items online before the end of the month. We will cover it the moment it happens. For everything confirmed so far, see our [Masters of the Universe popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/masters-of-the-universe-cinemark-popcorn-bucket-he-man-2026/). ## Our Take May 2026 is a legitimate argument for keeping a calendar specifically for popcorn bucket drops. In past years, a month with four separate collectible weekends would have been unusual. Now it is table stakes for the spring theatrical season. The Devil Wears Prada 2 handbag has already proven that fashion-adjacent releases have real collector demand beyond the core gaming and action franchise crowd — and the Mandalorian and Grogu lineup is the kind of program that will still be on eBay at three times retail in October. If you are pacing yourself, lead with the AT-AT on May 21 and work backward from there. If you are going for the full month, the Cinemark clapperboard is already live online and the Marcus Top Gun helmets are one click away. May is not coming to wait for you. ## Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket Guide May 2026: The Mandalorian, Top Gun Helmets, and More Are Coming For every movie theater popcorn bucket as announcements drop, [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) has the full coverage. The complete hub with every chain and every film is at [FLN Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** May Is the Biggest Month for Popcorn Buckets Yet and Here Is Your Game Plan --- ### [The Way Home's Kat and Alice Separate Across Time to Uncover Family Secrets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/25/the-way-homes-kat-and-alice-separate-across-time-to-uncover-family-secrets/) **Published:** April 25, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** The Way Home’s Kat and Alice Separate Across Time to Uncover Family Secrets. Hallmark Channel’s popular show, ‘The Way Home,’ airs a new episode Sunday night at 9/8c and streams the following day on Hallmark+. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Way-Homes-Kat-and-Alice-Separate-Across-Time-to-Uncover-Family-Secrets-1600x900.jpg)In the episode titled “Blinded By the Light”, Kat emerges from the pond in the summer of 1925, where she encounters a young and carefree Grandma Fern and becomes immersed in the Port Haven of the 1920s. Meanwhile, Alice returns to the 1970s and reunites with Young Colton and Young Evelyn, but she soon discovers that both have experienced big changes in their lives. Hoping to fill the void left by his mother’s disappearance, Del reaches out to Elliot. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wayhome42c.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wayhome42b.webp)The premiere episode of ‘The Way Home’ picked up where we left off in Season 3. Kat, Elliot, and Alice are looking to jump to try to find Elliot’s mom, Tessa, who they believe jumped. The trio jumps into the pond with Sam watching. They end up in 1983, where baby Elliot is in a basket by the pond. Danny arrives at the Landry house to tell Del that Jacob is leaving town on a bus. Sam walks in, and he and Del take off to try to stop Jacob. Jacob tells Del that he needs to leave and try to make it in this time on his own. Kat, Alice, and Elliot take baby Elliot to the farm. They leave him with Del and Colton. Back in the present, they tell Del about Tessa leaving baby Elliot and that she had to be accompanied by a Landry in order for the pond to work. Elliot decides he doesn’t care to find her, knowing that she abandoned him by the pond. We move forward in time 7 months to Alice’s graduation. Del digs up a time capsule that she meant to dig up when Kat graduated, but the tragedies that befell the Landry family around that time prevented her from doing so. The letter that she reads to Alice was meant for Kat. Del encourages Alice to write a letter to her future child. Jacob sent Alice a pristine set of the Alice books that Colton left for Kat. While Alice is digging up a spot for her time capsule, she digs up a suitcase that is full of Tessa Augustine’s belongings. Lewis Goodwin won a lot of old films. Alice walked into Lingermore with Max, and while she’s alone, she sees Fern Landry in the film from the 1920s. Fern is dancing, and Kat breaks into the frame and talks to Fern. Alice takes the film and brings it to Kat and Elliot. ![The Way Home's Kat and Alice Separate Across Time to Uncover Family Secrets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wayhome41c.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wayhome41b.webp)![The Way Home's Kat and Alice Separate Across Time to Uncover Family Secrets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wayhome41a.webp)This proves that Kat goes back to the 20s to look for Elliot’s mom. Elliot tries to jump with Kat, but the pond won’t let him. He cries to Del that the pond won’t let him go find his mom. Alice and Kat are separated. The episode ends with Fern Landry greeting the mother and daughter both times. Older Fern greets Alice, and younger Fern greets Kat. Both versions of Fern say, “And when exactly are you from, dearie?” New to this season are Bianca Melchior as young Fern Landry, Gabriel Hogan as Grayson Goodwin, and Dan Jeannotte as Port Haven’s new Temperance Inspector, Cliff Kane. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Grayson is best known for five seasons as Ricky on Netflix’s *Virgin River*, but *Hope Valley 1874* gives him something those fans have not quite seen from him before: a frontier father doing everything he can to build a life for his family from nothing, with a hidden connection to *When Calls the Heart* that makes his character one of the most meaningful bridges in the entire series. You can watch our full interview on the [Fantasy Land News YouTube channel](https://youtu.be/vqSlugaMJOI). ![Grayson Gurnsey Talked to Us About Lars Yost and Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Grayson-Gurnsey-Hope-Valley-1874-Hallmark-1600x900.jpg)## What Is Hope Valley 1874? *Hope Valley 1874* is an eight-episode prequel series streaming exclusively on Hallmark+, set 36 years before the events of *When Calls the Heart*. The show follows Rebecca Clarke, a widow who travels from Chicago to the Western Canadian frontier with her young daughter. Bethany Joy Lenz leads the series alongside Benjamin Ayres, Jill Hennessy, and a cast that includes Brad Abramenko and Chelsea Hobbs as the McCabe family. New episodes drop every Thursday on Hallmark+. We have been covering *Hope Valley 1874* since the premiere. You can read our full cast interview series with [Benjamin Ayres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/hallmark-star-benjamin-ayres-talked-to-us-about-hope-valley-1874/), [Brad Abramenko](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/brad-abramenko-hope-valley-1874-interview/), [Chelsea Hobbs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/chelsea-hobbs-hope-valley-1874-interview/), and [Jedidiah Goodacre](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/jedidiah-goodacre-hope-valley-1874-interview/) before diving in here. ## Lars Yost: The Family Man at the Heart of the Settlement Grayson described Lars and his family as something specific and important to the community taking shape around them. Everyone arriving in this territory is a pioneer in some sense, but the Yost family represents something particular: the idea that this place can be a real home, not just a stopover. At a moment when the settlement is not yet a town, not even close, the Yosts are quietly showing everyone around them that it is possible to put down roots and stay. His read on Lars himself is straightforward and warm. Lars is a family man to his core. Providing for his wife and child is the thing that organizes everything else in his life, and every decision he makes runs through that priority. Grayson said that working through the character on set, the through line that kept coming back to him was that Lars will always try his hardest, in every situation, for the people he loves. Community matters to him too, and you can see that in how he shows up for Rebecca and the people around him. But family comes first, and Grayson plays that without making it a statement. It is just who Lars is. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/New-Bluey-Merchandise-Is-Coming-to-Walt-Disney-World-and-Disney-Parks-2-1600x900.jpg)## Baby Ned Yost: The Legacy Connection He Did Not Know About This is the detail that makes Lars Yost different from every other character on the show. The baby in the Yost family is a young Ned Yost, the beloved general store owner from *When Calls the Heart*. Lars and his wife are raising the child who will one day become one of the most recognized faces in Hope Valley. Grayson did not know this when he was cast. He found out after he was already hired, and his reaction was exactly what you would hope for. He was genuinely moved by it. He talked about the two shows having a symbiotic relationship with each other, each one a complement to the other, and said that baby Ned is one of the most effective ways the writers have found to make that connection feel real and earned rather than just decorative. For a Heartie who might be watching *Hope Valley 1874* and wondering how it connects to the world they love, seeing Ned as a baby in Lars’s arms is the answer. Grayson said he was proud and happy to be part of that bridge, and that he hopes it brings more people into the story. ## From Virgin River Fans to Hearties Grayson made the transition from one devoted fan community to another sound less like a jump and more like a natural continuation. He said the people who love *Virgin River* and the people who love *When Calls the Heart* overlap more than you might expect. The vibe is similar. The warmth is the same. He genuinely feels like he is still within the same community, just with more people in it now. ## Standing in a Creek, Waiting for Gold One of the most charming threads of the conversation was about Lars’s ongoing struggle with prospecting. For the first several episodes, Lars simply cannot catch a break. He is digging for gold and coming up empty, episode after episode, and Grayson said he was driving to set with a castmate and genuinely not sure whether Lars was ever going to find any. Scripts were arriving only a couple of weeks before filming, so there was no way to know how the story was going to resolve. He said he considered the possibility that Lars might just never find gold, and found that thought more funny than troubling. Standing in a creek for those scenes was apparently one of the more memorable parts of the whole shoot. Holly told him during the interview that she found herself rooting for Lars out loud, wanting the show to give him a win. Grayson laughed and said that was exactly the right response. When a character is doing something right, you feel it. Lars is clearly doing something right. ## What He Wants for Lars When Holly asked where Grayson hopes Lars goes in the future, his answer was simple and genuine. He wants to see the Yost family thrive. He wants them to settle in, grow alongside the community, and eventually have a real and lasting role in the life of the town that Hope Valley is becoming. Not just as background but as people the community relies on and turns to. He wants Lars to matter, and based on everything we have seen so far, Lars already does. !['Hope Valley 1874' Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hopevalley1-1600x900.jpg)‘Hope Valley 1874’ Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode## Our Take Grayson Gurnsey was a genuine pleasure to talk to. He was easy, funny in a low-key way, and completely candid about the experience of not knowing where his character was headed until the scripts arrived. The baby Ned detail is the kind of thing that gives a show like this real depth, and Grayson clearly understands why it matters and what it means to be trusted with it. Holly found herself rooting for Lars throughout every episode, which is exactly what a supporting character in a show like this needs to accomplish. Grayson has made Lars feel like someone worth caring about, and that is its own kind of success. We cannot wait to see where the Yost family goes from here. [***Hope Valley 1874* is streaming now on Hallmark+**](https://www.hallmarkplus.com/details/TV_SHOW/collection/WCHO/hope-valley-1874), with new episodes dropping every Thursday. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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The movie premieres at 8/7c and will stream tomorrow on Hallmark+. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ill-Be-Seeing-You-Premieres-Tonight-on-Hallmark-Channel-1600x900.jpg)The Hallmark Channel synopsis is when a work errand derails Amy’s weekend plans with her grandma, they embark on a road trip with one sentimental detour, but need the help of a charming activities director. ‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ stars Stacey Farber as Amy and Tyler Hynes as Mark. The movie also stars Broadway legend and Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole as Vivien and BJ Harrison as Sue. This is not the first time that Christine Ebersole and Tyler Hynes have starred in a Hallmark movie together. They appeared in the Countdown to Christmas movie, ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.’ !['I'll Be Seeing You' Premieres Tonight on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/seeingyou3.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/seeingyou2.webp)‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ is written by Joey Elkins and Blake Silver, who have written many Hallmark Channel movies together, notably ‘Unlocking Christmas’ and ‘Tidings For the Season.’ Jessica Harmon serves as director. She has previously directed more than a dozen Hallmark movies, such as ‘The Vows We Keep’ and ‘Catch of the Day.’ Hallmark Channel fan favorite actor Tyler Hynes serves as the Executive producer on this film. This is the end of Spring Into Love. You can read our reviews for the rest of Spring Into Love. The previous movies are **[‘Two For Tee’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/hallmark-channel-started-spring-into-love-with-the-charming-two-for-tee-review/ "Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming ‘Two For Tee’ – Review")**, **[‘A Royal Setting’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/29/jen-lilley-sparkles-in-return-to-hallmark-channels-a-royal-setting-review/ "Jen Lilley Sparkles In Return To Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Royal Setting’ – Review")**, **[‘A Season To Blossom,’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/05/romance-is-in-full-bloom-for-hallmark-channels-a-season-to-blossom-review/ "Romance is in Full Bloom for Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Season to Blossom’ – Review")** **[‘A Little Park Music’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/heartstrings-and-small-town-charm-hit-the-right-note-for-hallmark-channels-a-little-park-music-review/ "Heartstrings and Small Town Charm Hit The Right Note for Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Little Park Music’ – Review")**, and **[‘To Philly With Love.’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/19/hallmark-channels-to-philly-with-love-is-the-perfect-love-letter-to-my-favorite-city/ "Hallmark Channel’s ‘To Philly With Love’ Is The Perfect Love Letter To My Favorite City")** ## ‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ Premieres Tonight on Hallmark Channel > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXhaK1ngMRO/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=%27I%27ll%20Be%20Seeing%20You%27%20Premieres%20Tonight%20on%20Hallmark%20Channel&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=%27I%27ll%20Be%20Seeing%20You%27%20Premieres%20Tonight%20on%20Hallmark%20Channel "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ba49759aa7d051442e0ac6f59d1b227e364f46d76c7b44115284319d044d801?s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Holly Gately Owner and Wrtiter Holly Gately is co-owner, writer, and business manager of Fantasy Land News. She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Each participating designer gets direct access to Disney’s archives, including vintage silhouettes, graphics, and decades of Mickey Mouse storytelling, and then builds a contemporary collection through their own creative lens. Vogue serves as a creative consultant throughout the program, shaping the cultural conversation around each launch. ![Disney X Vogue](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260423_VogueXDisney_EA_Agency_SofiAdams_16x9-1920x1080-1-1600x900.jpg)Vogue contributing editor Mark Holgate is identifying the designers for the program, selecting names known for cultural impact and a genuine affinity for Mickey and Friends. Mattiussi is first up, and his comments about the collaboration say a lot about how Disney chose to kick things off. He described growing up with Disney as a world of imagination and emotion that shaped how he sees creativity, and called the opportunity to connect that sense of wonder with Ami Paris’s vision of friendship, joy, and modern Parisian style a true honor. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260423_VogueXDisney_EA_Agency_SofiAdams_0915-864x1080-1-720x900.jpg)*Alexandre Mattiussi, founder and creative director of Ami Paris, and Lisa Baldzicki, President, Disney Consumer Products*Lisa Baldzicki, President of Disney Consumer Products, framed the initiative as a celebration of Mickey as an enduring style icon, with new interpretations reflecting how Mickey continues to inspire creativity and style around the world. The partnership builds on Disney’s presence at Vogue World: Hollywood, where the brand’s influence on film, fashion, and culture was evident in runway moments and celebrity appearances. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SS1_0811-1786x1080-1-1488x900.jpg)*(L-R) Joss Hastings, VP, Marketing Strategy; Lisa Baldzicki, President, Disney Consumer Products; Bobby Kim, Global Creative Director; Claire Terry, SVP, Disney Consumer Products EMEA; Shauna McCarthy, VP, Marketing and Communications*The program will unfold through distinct collection drops and cultural moments over multiple years, with touchpoints spanning products, experiences, and community across key global markets. Follow @disneystyle on Instagram and TikTok for updates as each designer’s work is revealed. This is exactly the kind of Disney consumer products story worth watching closely. A multi-year runway into Mickey’s 100th anniversary gives Disney and its partners time to build something genuinely special rather than a single anniversary drop, and starting with a house like Ami Paris sets a high bar for whoever comes next. We will be tracking every collection right here. For more coverage of Disney licensed products, collaborations, and consumer goods, visit our [Disney Consumer Products hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/) at Fantasy Land News. **Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm)** to get updates in your inbox as new collections are announced. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260423_VogueXDisney_EA_Agency_SofiAdams_0564-864x1080-1-720x900.jpg)*Calum Harper, British fashion model and social media influencer*[Disney Style](https://www.instagram.com/disneystyle/), Disney’s official fashion news brand, will provide full coverage of this collaboration. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The collection includes character plush wearing detachable Mickey Mouse ear headbands, a booster pin set, Create-Your-Own headbands, sweatshirts, socks, T-shirts, hats, and bubble wands. Bags are part of the mix too, with a hip pack, backpack, and tote bag rounding out the lineup for park-day essentials. ![New Bluey Merchandise Is Coming to Walt Disney World and Disney Parks](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/New-Bluey-Merchandise-Is-Coming-to-Walt-Disney-World-and-Disney-Parks-1-1600x900.jpg)At Walt Disney World, the same collection will carry the classic Walt Disney World logo with Bluey and Bingo designs. Disney confirmed the merchandise will be stocked at Island Mercantile and Conservation Station at Animal Kingdom before Bluey’s Wild World opens. You can read everything we know about that experience right here: [Bluey’s Wild World opens May 26 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and it’s more than a meet-and-greet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/blueys-wild-world-opens-may-26-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-and-its-more-than-a-meet-and-greet/). Disneyland will be the first stop for the new merchandise, with some selections already available in Fantasyland and more rolling out later this spring. The Disneyland designs feature the park logo alongside Bluey and Bingo with fireworks, balloons, Mickey ice cream bars, and the castle. If you are heading to Anaheim soon and want to plan around the Bluey experience, check out our full guide: [Bluey’s Best Day Ever at Disneyland: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/20/blueys-best-day-ever-at-disneyland-everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-go/). ![New Bluey Merchandise Is Coming to Walt Disney World and Disney Parks](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/New-Bluey-Merchandise-Is-Coming-to-Walt-Disney-World-and-Disney-Parks-1600x900.jpg)For guests who want the food and beverage side of things to come to Walt Disney World, too, we are right there with you. Disneyland has been serving up a Bluey-themed sipper and popcorn bucket since “Bluey’s Best Day Ever” opened in March, and we are hoping something similar makes its way to Animal Kingdom by May 26. Here’s what Disneyland has been offering: [Disneyland Gets a Bluey Sipper and Popcorn Bucket When Bluey’s Best Day Ever Opens March 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/13/disneyland-gets-a-bluey-sipper-and-popcorn-bucket-when-blueys-best-day-ever-opens-march-22/). DisneyStore.com will also carry a select assortment of Bluey merchandise starting this summer, including hoodies, T-shirts, tumblers, water bottles, puzzles, a playground ball, a pullback vehicle, and a figurine set. Disney says to watch the [DisneyStore.com Coming Soon page](https://www.disneystore.com/new-content/#clppage-12-slot) for availability dates. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-Bluey-Merchandise-8-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-Bluey-Merchandise-2-1350x900.jpg)For fans in the Orlando area, the May 26 opening of Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station is shaping up to be one of the best reasons to visit Animal Kingdom this summer. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This isn’t just a Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick bucket; it is a chance for those who missed out to get a piece of history for the shelf display! **Update, April 22:** Marcus Theatres has both helmets available now through the Marcus online shop. AMC Just Confirmed the [Tom Cruise Top Gun 40th Anniversary Helmet Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/24/amc-theatres-top-gun-helmet-popcorn-bucket-40th-anniversary/) ![Goose and Maverick Helmet Popcorn Buckets Are Arriving at Theaters for Top Gun's 40th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Top-Gun-Fighter-Pilot-Popcorn-Bucket-Maverick-1600x900.jpg) - **Red helmet** — “GOOSE” is clearly written on the back/top, with “VF-1” squadron markings. Expected Price: $34.95 and hold 130oz. Coming to Cinemark, [AMC Theatres](https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/top-gun-40th-anniversary-82312), and Epic Theatres. - **Navy blue helmet** — “MAVERICK” (partially visible as “RICK”) with matching character-accurate detailing. Expected Price: $34.95 and hold 130oz. Coming to [AMC Theatres](https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/top-gun-40th-anniversary-82312) and Epic Theatres. The two buckets are modeled after the iconic flight helmets worn in the films. The first is a red helmet styled after Goose’s design, marked with “VF-1” detailing and a flip-up visor that opens to reveal the popcorn compartment. The second is a dark navy blue Maverick helmet with the same flip-up visor design and character-accurate markings. Both are sculpted collectible containers built to match the look of the gear worn on screen. Epic Theatres in Florida is confirmed to carry the helmets when the re-release opens on May 13. Additional chains are expected to announce availability in the coming days. Fantasy Land News will update this article as more theaters are confirmed. **Cinemark** has just announced that they will have the Top Gun Goose Helmet Popcorn Bucket. **AMC Theatres** has made it official that they will have the Top Gun: Maverick Helmet Popcorn Bucket. Marcus Theatres has [The Maverick helmet](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/top-gun-40th-anniversary-130oz-maverick-flight-helmet-popcorn-bucket-marcus-theatres) and the [Goose helmet are each $35.99](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/top-gun-40th-anniversary-130oz-goose-helmet-popcorn-bucket-marcus-theatres), holds 130oz, and features a removable lid. Orders placed now will ship after April 30. Both are listed as official Top Gun 40th Anniversary merchandise and are all-sales-final. Check our [Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) for the full chain-by-chain breakdown as it develops. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GOOSEHELMETBUCKET_HERO-900x900.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MAVERICKHELMETBUCKET_HERO-900x900.webp)## The Re-Release Paramount Pictures is bringing both *Top Gun* and *Top Gun: Maverick* back to theaters on May 13, 2026, for one week only as part of the original film’s 40th anniversary. The event runs May 13 through 19 and marks the first time the 1986 original is being presented in IMAX, 4DX, and ScreenX. Both films are available as a back-to-back double feature. Tickets are on sale now. The re-release also coincides with Paramount’s announcement of *Top Gun 3,* currently in development, making this a good moment to catch both films on the big screen before the franchise moves forward again. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/673817675_1518399046682475_5298936887092328295_n-608x900.jpg)## What This Means for Collectors Anniversary re-release buckets are a different category from standard new-release merch. They tend to move fast, they are not tied to a long theatrical run, and they do not always appear in online stores the way new-release items do. If you want one, the safest bet is to head to the theater in opening week rather than waiting to see if a restock appears later. The Goose helmet, in particular, is the rarer design in terms of collector demand. Goose-specific merchandise has always been underrepresented in official releases, and a dedicated helmet bucket for the character is something fans have not seen before. We will have pricing and full chain availability as more announcements drop. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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A Top Gun Souvenir Cup, including a large fountain drink, is also part of the AMC lineup, with an estimated price of $12.99. All items are available while supplies last. For the full chain-by-chain breakdown of where to get the Top Gun helmet buckets, visit our [Top Gun popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/top-gun-popcorn-buckets-helmet-40th-anniversary/) ![AMC Just Confirmed the Tom Cruise Top Gun 40th Anniversary Helmet Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AMC-Just-Confirmed-the-Top-Gun-Helmet-Buckets-and-There-Is-a-Souvenir-Cup-Too-1600x900.jpg)The Goose helmet is red with VF-1 squadron markings and a flip-up visor. The Maverick helmet is navy blue with character-accurate detailing and the same flip-up design. Both are the same sculpted collectible helmets confirmed at other chains, with AMC now the second major circuit to officially announce them alongside Marcus Theatres, which is already selling both helmets online at $35.99 each with shipping available after April 30. It appears that both helmets will be coming to the AMC Shop, if you go by the wording at the bottom of the image, “Additional Fees Apply for Online Order”. [AMC Theatres:](https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/top-gun-40th-anniversary-82312) Cleared for takeoff! Grab your wingman and suit up with the TOP GUN commemorative Maverick and Goose helmets and souvenir cup. Large popcorn or drink included. Available 5/13 while supplies last. Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick return to theaters May 13 for one week only as part of the original film’s 40th anniversary. As AMC puts it, grab your popcorn bucket wingman to see both films on the big screen while you can. 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[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-New-Hollywood-Studios-Courtyard-Sign-Just-Made-May-26-Feel-Very-Very-Real-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-New-Hollywood-Studios-Courtyard-Sign-Just-Made-May-26-Feel-Very-Very-Real.jpg)The sign is still being painted, but when complete, it will read “Walt Disney Studios Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphony Sound Cartoons” in the retro typography of the golden age of Hollywood animation. It is a direct nod to the signage style used at the real Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, California, and it immediately calls to mind the beloved sign in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure. Consider it the Florida cousin of a sign that DCA fans already know well. The version currently visible behind the construction walls shows the work in progress, with the full design still coming together. [![Walt Disney Studios Hollywood Studios Sign](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260424_094701-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260424_094701-scaled.jpg)[![Disneyland Disney California Adventures Walt Disney Studios Sign](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20220907_113302-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20220907_113302-scaled.jpg)The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard opens May 26 as part of [Cool Kids’ Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) at Walt Disney World. The outdoor space is designed around the atmosphere of the Burbank studio lot, with a Studio Theater continuing to house The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure and a nearby soundstage welcoming Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! The whole area is built as a relaxed, park-like setting for families to explore between shows. The sign alone already has us ready for opening day. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Fantasy Land News **Tags:** New Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Signage Being Painted at Hollywood Studios --- ### [Shao Kahn Container, Arcade Bucket, Dragon Cup: The Complete Mortal Kombat II Collectible Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/mortal-kombat-2-popcorn-bucket-regal-amc-cinemark/) **Published:** April 9, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **The Mortal Kombat II popcorn buckets are official at four major chains. Regal Cinemas, AMC Theatres, Cinemark, and Marcus Theatres have all confirmed their collectibles for the May 8, 2026, release, with lineups ranging from the Regal-exclusive Shao Kahn Collectible Container and Dragon Light Up Cup to the Cinemark Slate Popcorn Bucket, the AMC Arcade Cabinet Bucket, and a multi-item Marcus Theatres lineup featuring two buckets and the Shao Kahn tin. We are tracking every chain on our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) as announcements continue to roll in.** Cinemark’s MK2 [Clapperboard Bucket Is Online](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/24/mortal-kombat-ii-clapper-popcorn-bucket-cinemark-online/) and It’s Going to Sell Fast ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Shao-Kahn-Container-Arcade-Bucket-Dragon-Cup_-The-Complete-Mortal-Kombat-II-Collectible-Guide-1600x900.jpg)We got our first look at the Mortal Kombat II collectibles earlier today when producer Todd Garner shared an early preview. Now the official chain announcements are rolling in. Here is everything confirmed so far, chain by chain. This article will be updated throughout the day as AMC, Cinemark, and others make their official announcements. [Read our original first-look article here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/mortal-kombat-2-popcorn-bucket/) ## Regal Cinemas: Three Exclusive Items Confirmed [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mortal-kombat-popcorn-container-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mortal-kombat-popcorn-container.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mortal-kombat-collectible-combo-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mortal-kombat-collectible-combo.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mortal-kombat-collectible-cup-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mortal-kombat-collectible-cup.webp)Regal is coming in strong with three confirmed collectibles, all listed as Regal exclusives available at participating locations while supplies last. The flagship item is the Shao Kahn Collectible Container, which comes with a free large popcorn included. This is the Shao Kahn helmet tin we previewed earlier today, with the sculpted metallic mask opening up as the lid to reveal the popcorn inside. Regal is positioning this as their centerpiece exclusive for the film, and it earns that spot. The helmet detail on this piece is exceptional for a theater collectible. The second item is the Collectible Double Combo, filled with popcorn and soda. This set includes two vessels: a square black popcorn bucket with the Mortal Kombat dragon logo in green and character art on the sides, and a character cup. Both come with character toppers sitting on the lid. The two confirmed characters visible on the packaging are Kitana and Johnny Cage, fitting given that both are central to the film’s story. The third item is the Dragon Light Up Cup, filled with the drink of your choice. The cup is green with a sculpted dragon emblem wrapping around the exterior and a textured base. This is the most accessible price point in the Regal lineup and the one most likely to move fast given how well Regal’s light-up cup format has performed on past releases. ## AMC Theatres: Arcade Cabinet Bucket Confirmed [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ooycmaakpfucm1t5dkuu.avif)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ooycmaakpfucm1t5dkuu.avif)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ibc0d4qqgkmbuwjbnwff.avif)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ibc0d4qqgkmbuwjbnwff.avif)AMC is confirmed to be carrying the Mortal Kombat II Arcade Cabinet Popcorn Bucket, the black and green bucket styled after the original MK2 arcade machine with working button panel graphics on the front. Full pricing and combo details from AMC are expected to be announced officially today. We will update this section as that information becomes available. ## Cinemark: Four Items Including a Clapperboard Bucket [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/668572640_26874700758783057_4661728217259252402_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/668572640_26874700758783057_4661728217259252402_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/669023582_1400430348792578_4332042099616254542_n-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/669023582_1400430348792578_4332042099616254542_n.jpg)Cinemark has confirmed a four-item lineup built around a film clapperboard theme that leans into the Johnny Cage moviestar angle of the sequel. The centerpiece is the Slate Popcorn Bucket, designed to look like a director’s clapperboard in black with Mortal Kombat II branding and Johnny Cage’s signature scrawled across the front. It comes with XL popcorn on the side and includes a free same-day refill. Cinemark is also offering a Slate Popcorn Bucket plus 44oz Souvenir Cup Combo, which bundles both pieces together with XL popcorn on the side and a free same-day refill on both. The 44oz Souvenir Cup is available on its own as well, featuring character art wrapping around the exterior with a free same-day refill included. Rounding out the lineup is a 20oz Tumbler in green with the Mortal Kombat dragon logo and a gold lid, also with a free same-day refill. Every item in the Cinemark lineup includes that refill perk, which is a strong value play on top of the collectible design. ## Marcus Theatres: Three Collectibles, Including Two Buckets and the Shao Kahn Tin Marcus Theatres has confirmed three items under their Killer Collectibles banner, with a coming soon status at the time of this article. The lineup includes a green Shao Kahn silhouette bucket with the villain’s iconic helmet design cut out of the green exterior, the black and green Arcade Cabinet Popcorn Bucket that mirrors the original MK2 arcade machine, and the Shao Kahn helmet tin, which comes with a black Mortal Kombat II tub inside the helmet rather than using the tin itself as the popcorn vessel. That tub-inside detail is a notable difference from how the Regal version of the Shao Kahn container is configured, so if you are collecting across chains, the Marcus version is a distinct piece worth noting. ## What This Lineup Gets Right Regal has put together one of the more complete single-chain lineups we have seen for a non-Disney release. Three items at three different price points, with clear identity tied to specific characters, is exactly how you build a collectibles program that serves both the casual moviegoer and the dedicated collector. The Shao Kahn Container is going to be the one people are hunting for. The Double Combo is clever because it solves the practical problem of needing both a bucket and a drink while making both collectible. The Dragon Light Up Cup is the impulse buy that anyone walking up to the concession stand might grab on the spot. This is a well-constructed lineup. Mortal Kombat II opens May 8, 2026. Tickets are on sale now. We will continue updating this article as every chain confirms its items. For our complete guide to every movie theater popcorn bucket across every chain, visit [fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). Want to be part of the conversation? 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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For the full chain-by-chain breakdown, read our [complete Mortal Kombat II collectible guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/mortal-kombat-2-popcorn-bucket-regal-amc-cinemark/). ![Cinemark's MK2 Clapperboard Bucket Is Online and It's Going to Sell Fas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Cinemarks-MK2-Clapperboard-Bucket-Is-Online-and-Its-Going-to-Sell-Fas-1600x900.jpg)The clapperboard design is the centerpiece of Cinemark’s entire Mortal Kombat II collectible program. The bucket is styled after a Hollywood director’s film slate with Mortal Kombat II branding across the front, leaning directly into Johnny Cage’s movie star identity in the film. It holds 85 ounces and measures 10 inches tall by 10.83 inches wide and 3.62 inches deep. The bucket is plastic, and hand-wash only. Cinemark is limiting purchases to three units per customer, and this item is a final sale with no returns or cancellations. ![Cinemark Mortal Kombat Clap Board Johnny Cage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Clapper2.1775497291894.webp)![Cinemark Mortal Kombat Clap Board Johnny Cage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Clapper.1775497292233.webp)The bucket is live now at [shop.cinemark.com](https://shop.cinemark.com/products/mortal-kombat-ii-clapper-popcorn-bucket?fbclid=IwY2xjawRYcFVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5Y2V3STFRT1ZXU1VXZHNkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHls1zGpfgRZ51NNz7Pz2x_oZPqiZK5KQYQ2sEcbNV_UqM_vvwyrVQEc9FX4h_aem_glGJ_dZFDOnHT6XsfSUCtQ) and ships to the 48 contiguous United States. Cinemark is also listing the **Mortal Kombat Tankard** on the shop, giving collectors a second item to grab in the same order. If you are building out a full Cinemark MK2 display, both pieces are available now without waiting for a concession stand run. The per-customer limit and final sale policy tell you everything you need to know about how fast this is expected to move. The clapperboard concept is the most character-driven design in the entire Mortal Kombat II collectible landscape across every chain it ties the bucket directly to Johnny Cage’s arc in a way that makes it feel like a legitimate collectible. At $29.95 for 85 ounces, the value math works in your favor. Grab it before it disappears. While the [Mortal Kombat tankard lists for $94.95](https://shop.cinemark.com/products/mortal-kombat-tankard-15-5cm), it is a showpiece. But we would probably use it no matter what if I am dropping that much! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MK-MKT155-135-MF2.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MK-MKT155-135-MF1.webp)Mortal Kombat II opens May 8, 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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EPIC built a set in which the bucket and cup match, for collectors who want a display-ready pair rather than two unrelated pieces. The Mandalorian and Grogu Cup with one of three Grogu Toppers matches the Popcorn Bucket with all three Grogu Toppers. The Mandalorian and Grogu open exclusively in theaters on May 22, 2026, with Thursday preview screenings beginning May 21, and EPIC states, “**They will be for sale on the first day the movie is showing!**“ ![EPIC Theatres Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket AMC, Regal, and Cinemark don't offer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EPIC-Theatres-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Bucket-AMC-Regal-and-Cinemark-dont-offer-1600x900.jpg)**The full EPIC Theatres lineup for The Mandalorian and Grogu** includes a popcorn bucket with dual Grogu toppers, a matching cup with dual Grogu toppers, an AT-AT walker container with lights and sound, a large wide-format panoramic popcorn bucket square tin with full Mandalorian scene art, three standard popcorn tins in Grogu face, Mando design, and a logo wrap, a black Mandalorian and Grogu tumbler with Grogu artwork, a clear water bottle with Grogu sticker art, a Thermos-brand black water bottle with the Rebel symbol, a blue Grogu kids water bottle, a Star Wars Mandalorian and Grogu plush throw blanket, a Grogu TUBBZ rubber duck, a Grogu keychain, Hasbro Star Wars The Mandalorian and Grogu action figure multipacks, and a Grogu plush in retail box. [![EPIC Theatres Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket AMC, Regal, and Cinemark don't offer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot_20260423-131209.Instagram-707x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot_20260423-131209.Instagram.png)EPIC Theatres operates locations across Florida, making this one of the most relevant regional chain finds for readers in the Orlando area and throughout the state. For the complete list of EPIC Theatres locations and showtimes for The Mandalorian and Grogu, visit [epictheatres.com](https://www.epictheatres.com). For every popcorn bucket, collectible cup, and theater item across AMC, Cinemark, Regal, and Marcus, see our [complete Mandalorian and Grogu popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-tickets/). For the full closer look at the AT-AT container with lights and sound, see our [AT-AT popcorn bucket breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/mandalorian-grogu-at-at-popcorn-container-closer-look/). ## Pricing EPIC has not announced official pricing for its Mandalorian and Grogu collectibles. Based on comparable topper cups at other chains, the cup will likely land in the $12.99 to $34.99 range. The bucket with toppers will likely run $16.99 to $24.99. Expect to pay over $50 bucks for the AT-AT Walker. All items are expected while supplies last at participating EPIC locations. The four major chains each had a clear collectible strategy for this release. Regal bet on the Clan of Two Bust. Cinemark bet on the sculptural Grogu Container. AMC bet on the Grogu Pram. All three are strong pieces. But none of them thought to make the bucket and the cup match. EPIC, a regional Florida chain, did. That is the kind of detail that matters to collectors who are going to put these on a shelf together, and it is the kind of execution that earns a dedicated trip even if you have an AMC or Cinemark closer to home. ## EPIC Theatres Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket AMC, Regal, and Cinemark don’t offer The Mandalorian and Grogu opens exclusively in theaters and IMAX on May 22, 2026. Stay with [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com) for ongoing coverage of [movie theater popcorn buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) as the film approaches. Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). ![This is the Way! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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All items are available while supplies last, with a limit of two per person per transaction. We will update this article once prices are officially released, but expect the buckets to run from $30 to $45, and the sipper to be around $19. I gotta be honest, never have I collected the Tiki mugs, so if someone has an idea of what the prices would be, please let us know. ![Walt Disney World Is Getting the Jabba's Sail Barge Popcorn Bucket for May the 4th 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Jabbas-Sail-Barge-Popcorn-Bucket-and-More-Star-Wars-Novelties-Are-Headed-to-Disneyland-Starting-Apr-1600x900.jpg)Jabba’s Sail Barge Popcorn Bucket and More Star Wars Novelties Are Headed to Walt Disney World May 4 2026Check out the full Foodie Guide to [Walt Disney World’s Star Wars May The Fourth](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/may-the-4th-2026-walt-disney-world-food-guide-hollywood-studios/)! The standout of the entire lineup is Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket, modeled after the Khetanna from Return of the Jedi with light-up elements and hidden characters tucked into the design, including C-3PO, R2-D2, Jabba the Hutt, and Salacious Crumb. It is a deep-cut design that rewards longtime fans, and the combination of light-up elements and hidden characters gives it real staying power as a display piece after the popcorn is gone. The Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket is the other popcorn bucket in the drop, built around a beat-up droid design with light-up eyes and a worn, well-traveled look that leans into the lived-in aesthetic of the saga. ![Metal robotic head wearing a gas mask with glowing amber eyes in a dusty industrial workshop backdrop, leather strap coiled nearby.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-DroidBucket-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)![Brown shaggy figurine with large striped ram-like horns wearing leather straps, set on sandy surface against a dark background.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-BanthaSipper-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)The Bantha Sipper, first shown at Destination D23, features the shaggy coat and spiraling horns of the iconic Star Wars creature and includes built-in sound effects. At Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the Kamino Cooler arrives served in the new DJ R-3X Souvenir Mug, a collectible half-circular ceramic mug inspired by the Cantina’s resident droid DJ. The drink itself is Tito’s Vodka, Bols Blue Curaçao, passion fruit syrup, Dole Pineapple Juice, and lime. Rounding out the novelty lineup are the rechargeable Lightsaber Swizzle Sticks, available in green for Luke Skywalker or red for Darth Vader, served submerged in the Chosen One Cooler or the Sith Lord Libation at multiple locations throughout Hollywood Studios. Both drinks are available non-alcoholic or with Absolut Citron Vodka. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-RoaringLoth-1-1351x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-Yocola-1-1350x900.jpg)All three of these items are already live at Disneyland, where full location and availability details are in our [Disneyland Star Wars novelties article](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/06/star-wars-popcorn-buckets-disneyland-2026/). 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Tickets are available for children ages 2 to 12, with up to nine discounted child tickets allowed per transaction. The on-sale window runs April 23 through September 6. Tickets can be purchased at cirquedusoleil.com/drawn-to-life or at the [Drawn to Life box office](https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/drawn-to-life) at Disney Springs by mentioning the “Cool Kids” offer. The discount is subject to availability, block-out dates apply, and cannot be combined with other offers. Drawn to Life tells the story of a father and daughter through acrobatics, choreography, and an original musical score, with new animation created exclusively for the show by Disney Animation artists. The production draws from more than 100 years of Walt Disney Animation Studios storytelling and features iconic Disney characters woven throughout. It is the kind of show that works equally well for a multigenerational family trip, a camp or school group outing, or a friend’s visit to Disney Springs that does not require a park ticket. ![Holidays Sparkle with Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings on tickets for Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Cirque-Drawn-to-Life-Disney-Springs-1024x512.jpg)![Drawn to Life: Free Kids' Tickets Light Up Summer at Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Drawn-to-Life-Disney-Springs-Cirque-du-Soleil-1598x900.jpg)At $25 for kids with an adult ticket purchase, this is one of the more straightforward Cool Kids’ Summer value plays on the calendar. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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If you are planning a Star Wars Day visit to [Disney’s Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/) this year, here is everything confirmed so far on the food front, with novelty bucket and sipper details to follow. ![Walt Disney World's May the 4th 2026 Food Guide: Every New Item at Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Walt-Disney-Worlds-May-the-4th-2026-Food-Guide_-Every-New-Item-at-Hollywood-Studios-and-Disney-Spri-1600x900.jpg)The headline novelty item is the Kamino Cooler, a new cocktail served in the DJ R-3X Souvenir Mug at Oga’s Cantina starting May 4. That mug is the takeaway piece here, a half-circular ceramic inspired by the resident droid DJ from the Cantina, and the drink itself is Tito’s Vodka, Bols Blue Curaçao, passion fruit syrup, Dole Pineapple Juice, and lime. Also landing at Oga’s on May 4 are two new non-alcoholic drinks: the Roaring Loth-Cat, which is apple juice, lemon, and cinnamon with ginger ale, and Three Suns Over Batuu, a lemonade base with hot honey, pineapple, mango, guava, and ginger. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-Yocola-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-RoaringLoth-1351x900.jpg)The swizzle sticks return, and they are the kind of item that earns its price just by existing. The Chosen One Cooler, a Granny Smith apple and white cranberry blend, comes served with a rechargeable Luke Skywalker green lightsaber swizzle stick. The Sith Lord Libation, a blood orange and cranberry version, comes with a Darth Vader red one. Both are available with or without Absolut Citron vodka, both run May 4 through 31, and both carry a two-per-person limit. They will be sold at ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, Rosie’s All-American Cafe, Hollywood Hills Amphitheater Refreshments near Fantasmic, and a snack cart on Hollywood Boulevard. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-RedSwizzleStick-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-GreenSwizzleStick-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)At the Milk Stand starting May 1, Pink Milk joins Blue Milk for the first time at Walt Disney World. It is a plant-based rice milk blend described as sweet and fruity, available non-alcoholic or with Bacardi Superior Rum as the Pink Milk Cooler. Also at the Milk Stand is the new Kerkoiden Blue Cake, a spiced vanilla shortbread cookie with ginger cream cheese icing. Ronto Roasters is adding Keshian Spiced Chips, lotus root chips tossed in cinnamon sugar, also starting May 1 via mobile order. Beverage carts throughout Galaxy’s Edge are getting Ettel Nuts, an assortment of sweet, spicy, and queso fundido nuts with chocolate candy rocks, also starting May 1. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-PinkMilk-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-BlueCake-1350x900.jpg)Backlot Express brings the standout dessert from the whole lineup: the Your Chosen Path Cupcake, a cookies-and-cream cupcake with marshmallow buttercream and a white chocolate X-Wing on top, with a secret lightsaber color revealed when you cut or bite into it. The Wookiee Cookie, two oatmeal cookies with vanilla cream filling and a chocolate sash, is also back at Backlot Express. Both are available May 1 through 31 via mobile order. Lightsaber Churros with chocolate sauce are available throughout the park all month. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-WookieCookie-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-Cupcake-1350x900.jpg)Docking Bay 7 is getting updated sides on several of its signature dishes starting May 1. The Endorian Fried Chicken Tip-Yip is now served with house-made macaroni and cauliflower leaf kimchi. The Shaak Pot Roast comes updated with turmeric-garlic mash and roasted carrots. The Sweet Puffer Pig Ribs are now served with mac and cheese and sponge cake. The Endorian Chicken Tip-Yip Salad gets guava BBQ chicken with avocado-jalapeño dressing, arugula, radish, romaine, cucumber, red onion, haricot vert, pineapple, and rice noodles. All Docking Bay 7 items are available via mobile order. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-ChickenSalad-1351x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-Ribs-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-PotRoast-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-ChickenTipYip-1350x900.jpg)Over at Disney Springs, Amorette’s Patisserie is adding the Bright Suns Chocolate Mousse for May the 4th, a milk chocolate mousse with lemon curd, tangerine, and brown butter cake. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-FalconPop-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DX-MT4-Foodie-Guide-StarsBox-1350x900.jpg)On the novelty bucket and sipper front, Disney has confirmed that the Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket and other Star Wars novelties currently launching at Disneyland are also coming to Walt Disney World, with dates still to be announced. We have the full breakdown of what is coming to both coasts in our [Star Wars Popcorn Buckets 2026 guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/star-wars-popcorn-buckets-2026/), and you can track every current Walt Disney World novelty in our [Disney Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/). Fantasy Land News will update as WDW dates are confirmed. Join our community at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Food, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Star Wars, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Walt Disney World's May the 4th 2026 Food Guide: Every New Item at Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs --- ### [V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026: Full Perk Breakdown Revealed, Including New Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/04/vi-passholder-summer-days-2026-full-perk-breakdown-popcorn-bucket/) **Published:** April 4, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **The Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket is coming to Walt Disney World this summer as part of [V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/02/v-i-passholder-summer-days-2026-walt-disney-world/), running May 1 through July 31, 2026**, and it is one of several brand-new offerings confirmed in the just-released official perk breakdown. The full graphic reveals daily perks, restaurant discounts, and a Joffrey’s Coffee Challenge across every park, giving Annual Passholders one of the most detailed summer schedules the program has ever published this far in advance. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Annual-Passholder-Popcorn-Bucket-Confirmed-for-V.I.PASSHOLDER-Summer-Days-2026-at-All-Five-Walt-Disn-1-1600x900.jpg)## Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket: Where to Find It at Every Park The **Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket** is a new addition to V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days this year, marked with a star on the official graphic to indicate it has never been part of the program before. It will be available daily at five locations across Walt Disney World. As of this writing, we do not know exactly what the new bucket would look like. The image used is an older one to give readers an idea of what past AP bucket pails have looked like. At EPCOT, the bucket can be picked up at the Snack Cart near the Creations Shop. Magic Kingdom Passholders can grab one at the City Hall Popcorn Cart. Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the cart near The Hollywood Brown Derby is the spot. Animal Kingdom’s Chakranadi restaurant will carry it as well. And for those visiting Disney Springs, the Mainstage Cart in the Marketplace will have the bucket available daily. Availability is subject to supplies lasting, so early-day visits are always the safer bet when it comes to limited Passholder items. If you want a full look at every Disney popcorn bucket in the parks, the [Disney Popcorn Bucket guide at Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/) keeps a running tracker updated throughout the year. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HFExfE_aoAADs0m-202x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HFExfE_aoAADs0m.jpg)Originally posted by DrewDisneyDude on X and ThemeParkIQ.## Buzz and Woody Magnet Confirmed for 2026 The collectible magnet for V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026 has been confirmed as the **Buzz and Woody Magnet**, available daily at the Creations Shop in EPCOT from park opening through closing. This one is also starred as a new offering, which tracks since each year’s magnet design is unique. The magnet is the anchor collectible of the entire summer Passholder program and tends to draw lines at Creations Shop, particularly in the first weeks of May. If you are visiting EPCOT early in the summer season, plan for the magnet stop early in your day rather than on the way out. ## The Passholder Lounge Is Back at Restaurant Marrakesh The exclusive **Passholder Lounge returns to EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion****, inside Restaurant Marrakesh**, and is open daily from 11 am to 7 pm. Passholders receive complimentary snacks, water, and Passholder buttons inside the lounge. A Disney character meet is also available at the nearby Magic Eye Theatre during the same daily window, 11 am to 7 pm. The Marrakesh lounge was also home to the Passholder Lounge in 2025, making it a returning location rather than a new one. It remains one of the most genuinely useful perks in the program for families visiting EPCOT in the Florida summer heat, offering a sit-down, air-conditioned break with no additional cost for Passholders. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20250514_105717-1600x900.jpg)## Restaurant Discounts by Park Increased Dining Discounts at Select Restaurants This summer’s V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days dining discount is bigger than past years. Passholders can save up to 40% at select Walt Disney World restaurants, available Monday through Thursday only from May 1 through July 31, 2026. The discount applies at table-service locations across multiple parks and resort hotels, with some spots new to the program this year. Save 20% at the following restaurants, valid Monday through Thursday for lunch or dinner where noted. Be Our Guest Restaurant and The Crystal Palace are both new to the V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days dining discount in 2026. - **Be Our Guest Restaurant** — lunch only (new in 2026) - **The Crystal Palace** — lunch and dinner (new in 2026) Save 40% at the following restaurants, also valid Monday through Thursday only. Biergarten Restaurant, Garden Grill Restaurant, and Hollywood and Vine are new additions to the 40% tier this year. - **Biergarten Restaurant** — lunch only (new in 2026) - **Coral Reef Restaurant** — dinner only - **Garden Grill Restaurant** — lunch and dinner (new in 2026) - **Hollywood & Vine** — breakfast, lunch and dinner (new in 2026) - **Tiffins Restaurant** — dinner only - **Tusker House Restaurant** — lunch and dinner - **Boatwright’s Dining Hall** — dinner only - **Cape May Cafe** — dinner only - **Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood** — dinner only - **Whispering Canyon Cafe** — brunch and dinner All dining discounts are valid Monday through Thursday only and are subject to availability. Advance dining reservations are strongly recommended at all of these locations, particularly for the 40% tier, which spans restaurants across Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and multiple Disney resort hotels. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1900-Park-Fare_Details-0634-1024x683.jpg)The iconic 1900 Park Fare restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa reopens on Apr. 10, 2024, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla, complete with Big Bertha, an antique organ that’s called the resort home since 1988. The buffet-style restaurant reveals a refreshed look, delectable dishes and beloved characters who celebrate the power of wishes. (Olga Thompson, Photographer)## Annual Passholder Tumbler A **new Annual Passholder Tumbler** is also part of the 2026 lineup, marked as a new offering this year. It will be available daily at Connections Eatery and Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts and Barbecue at EPCOT from open through close. At Hollywood Studios, the Backlot Express and Dockside Diner carry it. Animal Kingdom’s Pizzafari will have the tumbler available daily as well. ## Joffrey’s Coffee Challenge The **Joffrey’s Coffee Challenge** runs at Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company locations across all five areas — EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs — but only from June 1 through July 31. This gives Passholders visiting in May a reason to return later in the summer if completing the challenge is a goal. ## V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days Character Greetings Coming to EPCOT This Summer **Walt Disney World Annual Passholders have a new reason to head to EPCOT this summer. As part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days, Disney is offering an exclusive character greeting experience at the [Magic Eye Theatre in World Celebration](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/vi-passholder-summer-days-epcot-character-greetings-2026/), running May 1 through July 31, 2026.** ## What This Means for Annual Passholders The 2026 V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days program is the most expansive version of this event in recent memory. The addition of the Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket across all five locations is a meaningful win for collectors who have been asking for a Passholder-specific bucket for years. Pair that with a new tumbler, a confirmed Toy Story magnet, returning character meets, and restaurant discounts deep into the 40% range, and this summer is shaping up to be genuinely worth planning around for Florida Passholders. We will have full coverage as May 1 approaches. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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As part of [V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/04/vi-passholder-summer-days-2026-full-perk-breakdown-popcorn-bucket/), Disney is offering an exclusive character greeting experience at the Magic Eye Theatre in World Celebration, running May 1 through July 31, 2026.** ![V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days Character Greetings Coming to EPCOT This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/V.I.PASSHOLDER-Summer-Days-Character-Greetings-Coming-to-EPCOT-This-Summer.jpg)Disney is billing the experience as a chance to visit with “**some of Mickey Mouse’s best pals**” for a hug, a photo and an autograph. The classic Mickey’s Pals lineup includes Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Pluto, Goofy, and Chip and Dale, but the actual roster for this event is unconfirmed. With Goofy holding court at CommuniCore Hall as part of [Cool Kids’ Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/), Donald stationed at the Mexico Pavilion, and Daisy greeting guests at International Gateway, the characters available for this Passholder greeting may end up being a subset of that group. Disney has not announced the exact lineup, so expect some flexibility once the event goes live. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20220909_110742-1600x900.jpg)Last summer, EPCOT’s Passholder character experience featured Dopey meeting guests in the Germany Pavilion, so Disney does have a history of mixing in some surprises for this type of event. Whether that pattern continues in 2026 remains to be seen. Greetings are available daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving early in the day is a smart move if you want to guarantee a spot. The Magic Eye Theatre, home to the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, is a covered venue inside World Celebration, which is a welcome detail for anyone planning a midday EPCOT visit during Florida’s summer heat. To participate, Passholders need valid admission and a theme park reservation for EPCOT on the same date, though entry is also available without a reservation on a good-to-go day or after 2:00 PM. Each Passholder must present their valid Annual Pass card or a linked MagicBand, MagicBand+, or Disney MagicMobile pass along with a valid photo ID. Applicable blockout dates apply. This is a solid perk for Passholders already planning EPCOT days this summer. A dedicated Passholder greeting space with a defined daily window gives families a more relaxed way to make a memory without competing with general park crowds. We will update this story as Disney confirms the character lineup. ![Walt Disney World V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026 Announced: Dates, Perks, and New Magnet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Walt-Disney-World-VIPassholders-days-2025-1598x900.jpg)Walt Disney World V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026 Announced: Dates, Perks, and New Magnet For the latest Walt Disney World news and updates, keep it locked to [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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That is not a drill. The bucket, which mimics the robot in disguise that towers over *Transformers: The Ride 3-D,* Optimus Prime’s full G1 robot form with his signature red and blue with silver detailing, and when those hexagonal blue eyes glow, this thing looks less like a snack container and more like a collectible you are actively choosing to put popcorn in. It comes with a Transformers lanyard, making it wearable around the park if you want to commit to the bit fully. The signage in-store calls it out as a Park Exclusive, and the collectible is marked with the Universal Studios badge to confirm it. Supply Vault sits inside the Transformers area of Universal Studios Florida and carries the full lineup of Autobots and Decepticons merchandise, making it the natural home for a bucket this unhinged and wonderful. At $34.99 with a free first fill, the price is right in line with what Universal charges for its premium collectible buckets. Refills are available throughout the park at standard popcorn cart pricing. If you are the kind of person who has already bought a Megatron somewhere and needed Optimus to complete the set, your moment has arrived. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster return as Hannah and Chad, joined again by Barbara Niven. [![Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Gets a May 16 Premiere Date on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Best-Served-Cold_-A-Hannah-Swensen-Mystery-Hallmark-Channel-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Best-Served-Cold_-A-Hannah-Swensen-Mystery-Hallmark-Channel.jpg)In this installment, a suspect in a forgery case turns up murdered, and the prosecutor on the case goes missing, leaving Hannah and Chad to figure out how the two cases connect before the trial runs out of time. A disappearance and a murder in one film is a solid ask, but if the first Hannah Swensen mystery of 2026 is any indication, they will manage. We will update when more information is officially released. Check out some of the new on-set photos: [![Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Gets a May 16 Premiere Date on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Best-Served-Cold_-A-Hannah-Swensen-Mystery-Hallmark-Channel-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Best-Served-Cold_-A-Hannah-Swensen-Mystery-Hallmark-Channel-2.jpg)[![Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Gets a May 16 Premiere Date on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Best-Served-Cold_-A-Hannah-Swensen-Mystery-Hallmark-Channel-3-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Best-Served-Cold_-A-Hannah-Swensen-Mystery-Hallmark-Channel-3.jpg)This is the second Hannah Swensen Mystery to premiere in 2026. If you missed the first, we have you covered in our [original announcement](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/double-the-mystery-for-hannah-swensen-fans/) and our [premiere coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/march-mysteries-kicks-off-with-new-hannah-swensen-movie-on-hallmark-channel/). Mark May 16 on the calendar. For more Hallmark Channel news, stay with [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com) and join our community at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Disney Music Group will release “Disney Jr. Music: Lenny Pearce Toddler Techno” on May 15, with the first single, a remix of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme, available April 24. The 11-track album covers a solid stretch of the Disney Jr. catalog, including SuperKitties, Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Doc McStuffins, and the upcoming Sofia the First: Royal Magic, with collaborators including They Might Be Giants, Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy, and Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 on the Iron Man and His Awesome Friends track. On the content side, Pearce will develop original animated programming inspired by the Toddler Techno concept for Disney+, sitting alongside the platform’s current preschool lineup of Bluey, Spidey, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and SuperKitties. No titles or release windows have been announced yet. Pearce has sold hundreds of thousands of tickets across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Asia, the Middle East, and the UK. His upcoming world tour includes a U.S. date at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on June 14, Canadian dates through June 16 to 20, and a full UK and Ireland run in late July. More dates are expected. Full tour information is at [lennypearce.com](http://www.lennypearce.com). If you have a toddler in the house who has seen the SuperKitties theme song approximately 4,000 times, a techno remix version is either going to be a revelation or a threat to household peace. Either way, it arrives May 15. Follow along at [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com) and join our community at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). ## Disney Jr. Is Getting a Toddler Techno Makeover With a New Lenny Pearce Album and Disney+ Content Deal ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Billboard-Lenny-Pearce-2026.webp)The track list for “Disney Jr. Music: Lenny Pearce Toddler Techno” is as follows: - 1. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Theme (Toddler Techno Remix) – From “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” *– Performed by Lenny Pearce and They Might Be Giants (For Kids), Disney Junior* - 2. Su-Purr Wild (Extended Version) (Toddler Techno Remix) – From “SuperKitties” *– Performed by Lenny Pearce and SuperKitties – Cast, Disney Junior* - 3. Sofia the First: Royal Magic Theme (Toddler Techno Remix) – From “Sofia the First: Royal Magic” *– Performed by Lenny Pearce and Cast – Sofia the First, Disney Junior* - 4. Do the Spidey (Toddler Techno Remix) – From “Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends” *– Performed by Lenny Pearce and Patrick Stump, Disney Junior* - 5. Hot Dog! (Toddler Techno Remix) – From “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” *– Performed by Lenny Pearce and They Might Be Giants (For Kids), Disney Junior* - 6. Let’s Play! (Toddler Techno Remix) – From “Let’s Play!” *– Performed by Lenny Pearce, Disney Junior* - 7. Time for Your Check Up (Toddler Techno Remix) – From “Doc McStuffins” *– Performed by Lenny Pearce and Doc McStuffins – Cast, Disney Junior* - 8. Totally Awesome (Theme Song) (Toddler Techno Remix) – From “Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends” *– Performed by Lenny Pearce and Mark Hoppus, Disney Junior* - 9. Oopsie Kitty (Toddler Techno Remix) – From “SuperKitties” *– Performed by Lenny Pearce and SuperKitties – Cast, Disney Junior* - 10. Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends Theme (Toddler Techno Remix) – From “Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends” *– Performed by Lenny Pearce and Patrick Stump, Disney Junior* - 11. Doc McStuffins Theme Song (Toy Hospital) (Toddler Techno Remix) – From “Doc McStuffins” *– Performed by Lenny Pearce and* Doc McStuffins – Cast, Disney Junior PRE-SAVE ALBUM ON [APPLE](https://apple.co/3OzqKtq) \| [SPOTIFY](https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/0RI0yKlAG5VqiW7nUTF66w?si=ZNN6Tj7qT_yD76hV5pCnIA) \| [AMAZON](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0GXH8WCMX) > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXZ6AcOksMK/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disney%20Jr.%20Is%20Getting%20a%20Toddler%20Techno%20Mix%20With%20a%20New%20Lenny%20Pearce%20Album%20and%20Disney%2B%20Content%20Deal&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disney%20Jr.%20Is%20Getting%20a%20Toddler%20Techno%20Mix%20With%20a%20New%20Lenny%20Pearce%20Album%20and%20Disney%2B%20Content%20Deal "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Before the crowds arrive, the temperatures are cooler, the coffee is fresh, and the Marketplace is yours. Here is how Holly and I do it, and what Disney Parks Blog wants every guest to know about making the most of an early morning visit.** ![Disney Springs Morning Guide: What to Do, Eat, and Shop Before the Crowds Arrive](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Springs-Morning-Guide_-What-to-Do-Eat-and-Shop-Before-the-Crowds-Arrive-1600x900.jpg)I visit Disney Springs regularly, and mornings are genuinely my favorite time to be there. Florida summers are no joke, and getting out early means cooler temperatures and thinner crowds before the afternoon rush sets in. The energy is different when the district is just waking up. You can actually move through the spaces, take your time, and enjoy it rather than navigate around everyone else. The Disney Parks Blog guide confirms what we have experienced firsthand. Disney Springs opens daily at 9:00 a.m., and while not every restaurant fires up the kitchen at that hour, there is plenty to do from the moment the district unlocks. ![Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20210823_130854-1600x900.jpg)## Start at the Orange Garage: The Fastest Route to Your Morning Coffee Our routine almost always starts the same way. We park in the Orange Garage, which puts you in an ideal position to get to Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company or Starbucks without a long walk through the full district. If caffeine is the first priority of the morning, the Orange Garage is the right call. [Joffrey’s](https://www.disneysprings.com/dining/joffreys-coffee-and-tea-company/?CMP=ILC-DPFY26Q3wo0409260011G) is the local coffee partner of Walt Disney World, and the Disney Parks Blog team highlights it as a go-to morning stop. Baristas can customize drinks with character art on the foam, and the menu covers cold brew, cappuccinos, espressos, chai, and premium iced teas. After you get your coffee, the Art Walk through Town Center gives you a nice reason to stroll and let the morning settle in before the rest of the visit. On mornings when we did not eat before leaving the house, [Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew](https://www.disneysprings.com/dining/everglazed-donuts-cold-brew/?CMP=ILC-DPFY26Q3wo0409260017G) fit naturally into the walk from the Orange Garage toward AMC. The shop opens at 9:00 a.m. and serves inventive donut flavors that run from classic glazed to candy-topped builds. It is not a full sit-down meal, but it fills the gap and fuels the rest of the morning without slowing you down. Earl of Sandwich is another early option if you want something more substantial. It also opens at 9:00 a.m. and offers hot artisan breakfast sandwiches with combinations of egg, cheddar, bacon, sausage, and ham. Fast, reliable, and easy to grab on the move. ![Everglazed Donuts Cold Brew Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0503ZP_3892MS_xak-1350x900.jpg)## Check AMC for the Latest Popcorn Buckets One stop that is part of every FLN visit to Disney Springs is AMC DINE-IN Disney Springs 24. We always walk through to see what collectible popcorn buckets are currently on sale. AMC consistently releases movie-specific buckets and themed collectibles tied to major releases, and the Disney Springs location is one of the best places to check in person without committing to a full park day. We cover AMC collectibles and popcorn buckets regularly here at Fantasy Land News, so this stop doubles as research and fun. The Disney Parks Blog guide notes that matinee tickets before 4:00 p.m. are discounted, and showtimes start as early as 9:30 a.m. if you want to turn the morning into a full movie outing. ## The Marketplace: World of Disney and Marketplace Co-op After the AMC check, our path swings toward The Marketplace. This is the section of Disney Springs that rewards slow exploration, and mornings are the best time to do it. We always stop at World of Disney first. The store opens at 10:00 a.m. with a daily key ceremony and red carpet moment that is genuinely fun to witness, especially if you have kids. The store is the largest selection of Disney merchandise in the world, which means there is always something new to look at even if you have been before. From there we head to Marketplace Co-op, which is a collection of smaller, curated boutiques under one roof. The mix of offerings changes more frequently than a standalone store, so it is worth checking even on repeat visits. The Marketplace area in general tends to have a more relaxed pace in the morning compared to the Town Center side, which makes it a good way to wind down the shopping portion before heading to eat. ![World of Disney Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20250728_095701-1600x900.jpg)![Shopping World of Disney Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1021ZO_0558KP_R2_mm-1350x900.jpg)## The Best Breakfast at Disney Springs: Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ We will just say it plainly: [Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/disney-springs/chef-art-smiths-homecomin/menus/brunch/?CMP=ILC-DPFY26Q3wo0409260015G)‘ is our favorite breakfast spot at Disney Springs. The Southern-style brunch runs on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and covers fluffy French toast, biscuits with fried chicken, and chicken and waffles. The full menu also becomes available starting at 11:00 a.m. every day. The food is comforting and genuinely good, and the atmosphere is the kind of relaxed that fits perfectly with a morning visit when the rest of the district is still quiet. Raglan Road is also in this part of Disney Springs and is worth noting if you are passing through later in the morning. For a weekend brunch with more of a coastal lean, Summer House on the Lake opens Saturdays and Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and serves options like jalapeño cornbread, whipped burrata, and a giant cinnamon roll that gets a lot of attention. [Wine Bar George](https://www.disneysprings.com/dining/wine-bar-george/?CMP=ILC-DPFY26Q3wo0409260019G) and House of Blues also run weekend brunch service later in the morning for guests who want to stretch the visit out. ![Chef Art Smith Disney Springs Breakfast](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0921ZP_1035AS_xak-1350x900.jpg)## Other Experiences Worth Knowing About The [Aerophile balloon](https://www.disneysprings.com/attractions/aerophile-balloon-flight/?CMP=ILC-DPFY26Q3wo0409260024G) launches from Disney Springs and offers views 400 feet up over the district, with EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom visible on a clear morning. The Disney Parks Blog guide points to the early hours as the ideal window for this experience because the temperatures are cooler and the lines are shorter. Note that the balloon does not operate in inclement weather, which is always a possibility in Central Florida. Splitsville Luxury Lanes opens at 11:00 a.m. and offers a quieter bowling experience in the morning before the afternoon traffic picks up. The Disney PhotoPass Studio, also opening at 11:00 a.m., is a no-reservation-required stop for families who want to capture the morning in a more polished way. The LEGO Minifigure Factory and Little Words Project bracelet bar are worth flagging if you have kids who need something hands-on to do while you finish the morning circuit. Cool Kids’ Summer begins May 26, 2026, at Disney Springs and will bring dance parties and activations to the district through the summer season. On select nights at the Marketplace, Disney Springs will host a dance party featuring music from Descendants: Wicked Wonderland and Camp Rock 3, timed to the release of both movies on Disney+. Specific dates have not been announced yet. For the full picture of everything happening across Walt Disney World this summer, our [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 complete guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) covers every park, resort perk, ticket deal, and confirmed opening date. ![Splitsville Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0420ZN_2126SD_JRoh-1350x900.jpg)![Cool Kids' Summer 2026 Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0420ZN_3353SD_JRoh-1350x900.jpg)![Lego Store Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0730ZL_3570AFN_jrod_r1-1350x900.jpg)## Tips for the Morning Visit Parking in the Orange Garage is the move if coffee and the AMC and Marketplace circuit is your plan. World of Disney opens at 10:00 a.m., so timing your arrival to catch the key ceremony is easy if you do coffee first. Weekend brunch reservations at Chef Art Smith’s, Summer House on the Lake, Wine Bar George, and House of Blues are strongly encouraged. Most food locations at Disney Springs run on the later side of the morning, with many not opening until 10:00 or 11:00 a.m., so Joffrey’s, Starbucks, Everglazed, and Earl of Sandwich are your best bets in that first hour. ## Disney Springs Morning Guide: What to Do, Eat, and Shop Before the Crowds Arrive For more Disney Springs coverage and the latest on AMC popcorn buckets and collectibles, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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With two full-fare guests in the same stateroom, up to three kids ages 17 and younger qualify for the discount. ![Disney Cruise Line Kids Sail 50% Off on Select Fall and Holiday Sailings, Book by June 14](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-DCL-Disney-Fantasy-1623x1080-1-1353x900.jpg)The eligible window covers Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises, two of the most requested Disney Cruise Line experiences all year. Halloween sailings bring themed deck parties, character moments, and not-so-spooky fun built for families with kids of any age. Very Merrytime Cruises follow with holiday decor, festive entertainment, and a visit from Santa Claus. Dining across multiple restaurants, live stage shows, first-run Disney films, pool decks with water slides, and character greetings throughout the voyage are all part of the base fare. Youth clubs give kids dedicated spaces by age group, with Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab for ages 3 through 10, Edge for tweens ages 11 through 14, and Vibe for teens ages 14 through 17. Island days on Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point add beaches, water play, and activities that keep the trip going off the ship. Bluey and Bingo are also sailing on select domestic sailings aboard the Disney Dream now, with the Disney Wish joining in June 2026. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Disney-Destiny-Exterior_Stern-Character-1024x576.jpg)## How to Book Before the June 14 Deadline Three kids at 50% off is meaningful savings, especially compared to a fare that already covers this many. Our trusted travel partners at [MEI-Travel and Mouse Fan Travel](https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln) can help you find the right sailing and get it booked before the June 14 cutoff. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Welcome to Earth Day 2026 at Disney. [Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating its 28th anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/24/disney-conservation-fund-backs-25-wildlife-projects-across-16-countries-for-earth-month-2026/ "Disney Conservation Fund Backs 25 Wildlife Projects Across 16 Countries for Earth Month 2026"), while [The Walt Disney Company](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/02/disneynature-orangutan-trailer-disney-plus-earth-day-2026/ "Watch the First Trailer for Disneynature’s ‘Orangutan,’ Premiering on Disney+ on Earth Day") is celebrating all month long with specials. The newest addition is a 74,500-kilowatt, 484-acre solar facility in Levy County, Florida, built and operated by Bronson Solar in collaboration with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The site is now actively supplying clean electricity to the resort and joins the existing network of Florida solar installations, including the fan-favorite Hidden Mickey solar array near EPCOT, a 5,000-kilowatt installation shaped like Mickey Mouse visible from above. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Your-Next-Day-at-a-Disney-Park-Could-Be-Totally-Powered-Entirely-by-the-Sun-1600x900.jpg)The scale of what that solar output actually represents is worth sitting with for a moment. Over the course of an average year, the combined solar energy reduces annual greenhouse gas emissions by more than 140,000 metric tons, the equivalent of removing nearly 33,000 gasoline-powered cars from the road. It could power 19,000 homes for a full year, charge 15 billion smartphones, or keep the Walt Disney World monorail running for 34 years straight. The Florida numbers are the headline, but the solar footprint stretches across every Disney Experiences destination worldwide. At Disneyland Resort, over 1,400 solar panels at Disney California Adventure provide a 400-kilowatt capacity that helps support Radiator Springs Racers, roughly equal to powering nearly 100 Anaheim households annually. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-California-Adventure-Radiator-Springs-Racers.jpg)Cars Land in Disney Adventure Park features immersive family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the Disney•Pixar film, “Cars,” including one of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park: Radiator Springs Racers — a twisting turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)Disneyland Paris is home to Europe’s largest solar parking lot canopy, with more than 80,000 panels and a 36,000-kilowatt capacity that generates enough electricity to power the equivalent of a town of 17,400 people, while also giving guests shade and shelter in the parking areas. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Shanghai-Disney-Resort-Solar.jpeg)Hong Kong Disneyland carries 2,860 kilowatts of solar capacity across more than 7,500 rooftop panels, making it the largest rooftop solar project in all of Hong Kong, with an additional 400-panel parking canopy installed in 2023 adding another 200 kilowatts. Shanghai Disney Resort runs 3,870 kilowatts of solar capacity across roughly 2,000 panels on rooftops and building facades. Tokyo Disney Resort has solar installed across 10 rooftop locations totaling more than 1,600 kilowatts. And at sea, Disney Cruise Line’s two private island destinations carry nearly 12,000 solar panels combined, with 2,500 kilowatts at Lighthouse Point and 1,400 kilowatts at Castaway Cay generating a significant portion of each island’s electricity needs. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Experiences-Solar-Graphic-1600x900.jpg)None of this changes how a day at the parks feels, but it is genuinely good to know the magic has a cleaner engine behind it than it did a few years ago. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The first was Best Partnership or Collaboration in Podcasts, earned by the “My Disney Spectacular” episode of *Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce*, produced with Walt Disney World. In it, Kylie works through picking a favorite Disney character, shares “Not-So-Pro Tips” for navigating the parks with young kids, and welcomes her mother-in-law, Donna Kelce, for a look back at how the two of them first met. Her daughters also make a surprise appearance. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Wins-Two-Webby-Awards-and-Gets-to-Give-a-5-Word-Speech-at-the-Ceremony-1600x900.jpg)Check out the video below of *Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce*, produced with Walt Disney World. The second win was Best Technology in Video and Film, going to the [We Call It Imagineering YouTube video](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/19/behind-the-magic-with-disney-researchers-imagineering-shows-off-walking-olaf/ "Behind The Magic with Disney Researchers: Imagineering Shows Off Walking Olaf") that revealed the self-walking robotic Olaf now appearing in World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris, and walked through the broader innovation pipeline from BDX Droids to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences and have been called the Internet’s highest honor by The New York Times. This year’s competition drew more than 13,000 entries from over 70 countries, with more than 4.6 million votes cast by over 940,000 people. The People’s Voice category is decided entirely by public vote, which makes these wins a direct reflection of what Disney fans and general audiences responded to most. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Olaf-We-Call-It-Imagineering-1600x900.jpg)Disney Experiences will attend the ceremony in New York City on May 11, hosted by comedian Josh Johnson, where every winner gets exactly five words to say whatever they want on stage. Past speeches that landed well include Steve Wilhite’s GIF pronunciation declaration, NASA’s “Houston, We Have A Webby,” Stephen Colbert’s deeply committed “Me, me, me, me, me,” and Beaker from the Muppets accepting an award and reacting exactly as you would expect. Whatever Disney Experiences brings to that stage, the bar has been set at a very weird and very high place. The Webby Awards have always been a category worth watching for anyone doing creative digital work, and a People’s Voice win driven entirely by fan votes is a different kind of validation than a jury award. Disney got two of them in one night. 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Whether the lineup is classic Broadway adaptations, biopics about real artists, or movies that just happen to have legendary soundtracks, every title is priced the same and ready to be heard the way it was meant to be heard. ![Regal's Musical Mayhem Series Brings 28 Music Films to the Big Screen for $4.99 in May 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Musical-Mayhem-Series-Will-Showcase-Cinematic-Singing-and-Dancing-on-the-Big-Screens-at-Regal-1600x900.jpg)Musical Mayhem is a month-long theatrical event at [Regal Cinemas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/12/regal-unveils-friday-the-13th-year-long-cinematic-event-for-2026/ "Regal Unveils “Friday the 13th” Year-Long Cinematic Event for 2026") spotlighting films where music plays a central role in the story. Tickets for every title in the series are $4.99 and are available now through Regal’s mobile app, at the box office and kiosks, and at REGmovies.com. Regal Unlimited members can use their subscription to cover Musical Mayhem titles at no additional charge. ## The Full Regal May 2026 Musical Mayhem Schedule Regal organized the series into five themed weeks, each one covering a different angle on music and cinema. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Musical-Mayhem-Series-Will-Showcase-Cinematic-Singing-and-Dancing-on-the-Big-Screens-at-Regal-1-1600x900.jpg)Week One runs May 1 through 7 under the theme “Music Icons in the Movies.” The lineup includes 8 Mile (2002) on May 1, A Star is Born (2018) on May 2, Purple Rain (1984) on May 3, Cadillac Records (2008) on May 4, Selena (1997) on May 5, Burlesque (2010) on May 6, and Yesterday (2019) on May 7. Week Two, “Stage to Screen,” runs May 8 through 14 and features Chicago (2002), Grease (1978), Mamma Mia! (2008), Cabaret (1972), Les Misérables (2012), The Phantom of the Opera (2004), and Funny Girl (1968), one per day in that order. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Musical-Mayhem-Series-Will-Showcase-Cinematic-Singing-and-Dancing-on-the-Big-Screens-at-Regal-2-1600x900.jpg)Week Three flips the concept with “Screen to Stage” from May 15 through 21, covering Hairspray (1988), School of Rock (2003), Footloose (1984), An American in Paris (1951), Singin’ in the Rain (1952), Moulin Rouge! (2001), and Almost Famous (2000). Week Four, “Movies with Great Soundtracks,” runs May 22 through 28 with Straight Outta Compton (2015), Pitch Perfect (2012), Baby Driver (2017), The Blues Brothers (1980), Rocketman (2019), Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016), and Inside Llewyn Davis (2013). Week Five wraps the series from May 29 through 31 under the theme “Bold Musicals” with Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008), In the Heights (2021), and Little Shop of Horrors (1986). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Musical-Mayhem-Series-Will-Showcase-Cinematic-Singing-and-Dancing-on-the-Big-Screens-at-Regal-3-1600x900.jpg)Regal is adding family films to the Musical Mayhem weekend slate throughout May. Trolls World Tour (2020) screens May 2 and 3, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022) on May 9 and 10, The Prince of Egypt (1998) on May 16 and 17, and Sing 2 (2021) on May 23 and 24. All carry the same $4.99 admission as the rest of the series. Advance tickets for *Musical Mayhem* showtimes are now available for a reduced admission price of $4.99 at theatre box offices/kiosks, on the mobile app, and through [REGmovies.com](https://www.regmovies.com/). Members of [Regal Unlimited](https://www.regmovies.com/unlimited) can also secure tickets for *Musical Mayhem* titles as part of their monthly subscription. ## Why This Is Worth Your Time Five dollars for a film like Singin’ in the Rain or The Blues Brothers in an actual movie theater is a deal that does not come around often. The obvious draw here is the pricing, but the real pull for anyone who loves this genre is the sound design. These films were scored and mixed for big speakers in big rooms, and that is exactly what Regal is offering. If you have been waiting for an excuse to finally see Cabaret or Purple Rain on a proper screen, May is the window. Full ticket details and showtimes are at REGmovies.com. For more theater and collectibles coverage, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) at Fantasy Land News. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Grogu and the Anzellans are trying to steal your popcorn in this newly released popcorn bucket (or maybe trying to share?) We have been tracking every theater collectible for this film since the first chain reveals dropped. For the full chain-by-chain breakdown of every bucket, cup, and collectible available at AMC, Cinemark, Regal, and Marcus Theatres, read our complete guide: [Every Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket Revealed for the May 22 Star Wars Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-tickets/). And for a closer look at the AT-AT specifically, see our [AT-AT Container deep dive](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/mandalorian-grogu-at-at-popcorn-container-closer-look/). ![The Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket Bundled With a Fandango Ticket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Walmart-Is-Now-Selling-The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Bucket-Bundled-With-a-Fandango-Ticket-1-1600x900.jpg)Grogu and Anzellans in Lucasfilm’s THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU. Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm. © 2026 Lucasfilm Ltd™. All Rights Reserved.The listing is straightforward. You get the Mandalorian and Grogu collectible popcorn bucket and one Fandango movie ticket, bundled together. The bucket is manufactured by Golden Link Inc., the same company behind several high-profile theater collectibles in recent years, including the Devil Wears Prada 2-handbag bucket. The current price is $39.96, marked down from a listed was-price of $47.99. Shipping starts April 27, which puts it in your hands days before the film opens May 22. Grogu is hanging onto the top of the popcorn bucket, staring longingly inside, hoping for a few pieces of popcorn himself. The figure is attached to the side along with 2 Anzellans climbing the side of the bucket. The bucket is plastic. ![The Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket Bundled With a Fandango Ticket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Walmart-Is-Now-Selling-The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Bucket-Bundled-With-a-Fandango-Ticket-2-1600x900.jpg)Theater collectible popcorn buckets selling at major retail chains is still relatively new territory. Target had a Super Mario Bros. Galaxy Movie tin available, and Walmart marketplace resellers listed the Yoshi bucket after it sold out at theaters — but those were third-party listings at inflated prices, not a first-party official retail product. This Walmart listing appears to be the first time Walmart itself has sold an official theater collectible popcorn bucket bundled with a ticket as a direct pre-sale product. That is a meaningful shift in how these collectibles are being distributed, and it opens the door to fans who want the bucket without making a trip to the concession stand on opening night. The Fandango bundle also adds value. You are essentially getting a movie ticket factored into the $39.96 price, which puts the effective bucket-only cost significantly lower than what comparable theater-exclusive pieces are running this same release cycle. The Walmart listing is available now at [Walmart.com](https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Mandolorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Bucket-with-Fandango-Ticket/19479271923). For every theater popcorn bucket across every chain and every film, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Last updated on April 21, 2026 – Episode 3 starring Anna Cathcart is now live on Disney Parks YouTube. ![Disney Is Strapping Celebrities Into Teacups and Making Them Confess Things](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Is-Strapping-Celebrities-Into-Teacups-and-Making-Them-Confess-Things.jpg)**What Is Teacup Confessions?** The format is exactly what it sounds like. Celebrities climb into a teacup, the ride starts spinning, and the questions start flying. Disney is calling the weekly release schedule “Teacup Tuesdays,” and the goal is to get candid, off-the-cuff answers out of guests while they are literally going in circles. **Episode Five: Paris Hilton** – That’s hot. Paris Hilton hopped into a teacup at Disneyland to dish on her favorite Disney memories, how she loves spending park days with her kids, and what fans can expect from the next era of Paris Hilton. Watch it all on Disney Parks YouTube. **Episode Four: Maia Kealoha** – Hold on tight as Maia Kealoha takes a spin on the teacups at Walt Disney World. The *Lilo & Stitch* star spills on landing her breakout role, the sneakiest thing she’s done on set, and her dream co-star. Catch the full episode on Disney Parks YouTube. **Episode Three: Anna Cathcart** – *Descendants* and *XO, Kitty* star Anna Cathcart climbs aboard the Mad Tea Party at Disneyland Park for the latest installment of Teacup Confessions. Filmed while the iconic attraction whirls around her, the interview captures candid moments as Cathcart opens up about the types of roles she hopes to explore next and shares one of her favorite Disneyland memories. Cathcart is best known to Disney fans as Dizzy Tremaine in the *Descendants* franchise and as the lead of Netflix’s *XO, Kitty*, the hit spinoff of the *To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before* films. Watch the full episode on [Disney Parks YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@DisneyParks).The first season lineup includes Anna Cathcart (episode 3, now live), Maia Kealoha, Paris Hilton, Piper Curda (episode 2, now live), Bobby Moynihan (episode 2, now live), and siblings Tahj, Tamera, and Tia Mowry (episode 1, now live). **Episode Two: Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan** – These two hopped straight from the glade to the Mad Tea Party at Disneyland. Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan compare live‑action versus voice acting—and reveal which animal they’d hop into if given the chance. Watch the full episode on Disney Parks YouTube, and catch [Disney and Pixar’s *Hoppers*](https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/hoppers-at-disneyland-and-disney-world/) in theaters now. **Episode One: Tahj, Tamera, and Tia Mowry** – This trio couldn’t be cuter. You might recognize Tia and Tamera from *Twitches* and Tahj from *Smart Guy*. During their visit to Disneyland park, the three jumped into a teacup to stir the pot. Can you guess which sibling secretly likes K-Pop? Or what do people always get wrong about twins? See for yourself on Disney Parks YouTube. **Who Is on This Season**? The first season lineup includes Anna Cathcart, Maia Kealoha, Paris Hilton, Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, and siblings Tahj, Tamera, and Tia Mowry. The Mowry family kicks things off in episode one, filmed at Disneyland park. Tia and Tamera are best known from *Twitches* and Tahj from *Smart Guy*, and the three apparently had plenty to spill — including which sibling secretly listens to K-Pop. **Where to Watch**? Every episode of Teacup Confessions is available on the [Disney Parks YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@DisneyParks). New episodes drop on Tuesdays, so add it to your watch list now if the Mowry family episode has you curious about what Paris Hilton or the rest of the lineup has to say once the teacup picks up speed. This is a fun concept that actually plays to the setting. The Mad Tea Party is chaotic by design, and that energy tends to loosen people up in a way a standard sit-down interview never would. Whether the confessions stay spicy as the season goes on remains to be seen, but the debut episode is a solid start. For more Disney Parks news, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com/). Want coverage like this in your inbox? 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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[![Gird Your Loins: Fisher-Price Just Dropped a Little People Devil Wears Prada Collector Set](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Gird-Your-Loins_-Fisher-Price-Just-Dropped-a-Little-People-Devil-Wears-Prada-Collector-Set-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Gird-Your-Loins_-Fisher-Price-Just-Dropped-a-Little-People-Devil-Wears-Prada-Collector-Set.jpg)The four-figure set captures each character in recognizable form. Miranda comes with her white hair, yellow-tinted glasses, and a copy of Runway tucked under her arm. Andy is caught mid-transformation with her crossbody bag and layered jacket. Nigel is in his element with a paper in hand. Emily is sharp in her all-black look with the attitude fully intact. The back of the box art fills out each character in full illustrated form against the Runway offices, and Fisher-Price says there are hidden details tucked into the packaging for fans to find. The set is rated for ages 13 and up, which is exactly right. This is not a toddler toy. It is a collector display piece that happens to be made by the same company that made toddler toys, and that tension is exactly what makes it work. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/812QEqyddKL._AC_SL1500_-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/812QEqyddKL._AC_SL1500_.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/81RBfuPNW2L._AC_SL1500_-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/81RBfuPNW2L._AC_SL1500_.jpg)With The Devil Wears Prada 2 opening May 1 and the collectible machine already running at full speed, this set lands at exactly the right moment. We have been tracking the theatrical merchandise side of this launch pretty closely at FLN — the [handbag popcorn bucket is already selling out across chains](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/20/devil-wears-prada-2-handbag-popcorn-bucket-where-to-buy-at-cinemark-amc-and-regal-before-it-sells-out/), and [Cinemark has six collectibles in their lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/cinemark-has-six-devil-wears-prada-2-collectibles-and-the-diet-coke-cup-is-the-most-on-brand-thing-ever/), including that Diet Coke cup that is arguably the most on-brand product tie-in in recent memory. The Little People set is a different lane entirely, and a welcome one. It sits on your desk. It asks nothing of you. It just quietly radiates. We own the Stranger Things Little People Collector set, and the honest answer is that it looks great whether you play with it or just leave it on a shelf. The figures have enough detail to be recognizable at a glance and enough charm to make you smile every time you walk past them. The Devil Wears Prada set has the same energy. The window box is genuinely display-ready straight out of packaging, which matters when you are deciding whether something earns permanent shelf space or ends up in a closet. The set is available now on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK1NZC9M). Given how fast the other Devil Wears Prada collectibles have moved, we would not wait on this one. That’s all. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The park runs from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with event ticket holders able to enter as early as 6:00 p.m. The limited-capacity format keeps wait times short across all the park’s major slides and attractions, including Castaway Creek and Humunga Kowabunga. Special lighting transforms the park after dark, complimentary snacks including Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars are included with admission, and a DJ Dance Party runs on the beach throughout the evening. H2O Glow After Hours is the separately ticketed highlight of [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/), which runs May 26 through September 8 across all four theme parks, both water parks, and select Disney Resort hotels. Everything else in the summer lineup is included with regular park admission. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/H2O-Glow-at-Disneys-Typhoon-Lagoon-1600x900.jpg)## New Characters for 2026 This year brings the strongest character lineup H2O Glow has seen. **Powerline Max** from *A Goofy Movie* is headlining the night, meeting and greeting guests throughout the evening. **Donald Duck and Daisy Duck** are joining the DJ Dance Party on the beach, and the **Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers** are making appearances alongside **Scrooge McDuck** and **Launchpad McQuack**. Characters rotate throughout the night, which means multiple opportunities to catch meet-and-greets without the usual daytime queue pressure. The DuckTales-heavy lineup is one of the more unexpected character choices for a water park event and gives families a reason to come even if they attended H2O Glow in prior years. Powerline Max in particular is a rare character meet you will not find during regular park hours at any Walt Disney World theme park. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Donald-Duck-and-Daisy-Duck-Typhoon-Lagoon-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Chip-N-Dale-at-Typhoon-Lagoon-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)## Tickets, Pricing, and On-Sale Dates Guests staying at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green can purchase tickets beginning April 21. General public tickets go on sale April 24. Tickets start at $85 plus tax for adults. Kids ages 3 to 9 receive $20 off that price. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members save 20 percent on ticket purchases. Children under 3 are admitted free. Disney has added more weekend dates to the 2026 schedule compared to previous summers, making it easier to work the event into a trip without rearranging your whole itinerary around a weeknight. Tickets can be purchased at the [official Walt Disney World event page](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/typhoon-lagoon/h2o-glow-after-hours/) or by calling the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 934-7639. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Typhoon-Lagoon-2026-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/H2O-Glow-Typhoon-Lagoon-1534x1080-1-1278x900.png)All Typhoon Lagoon attractions are available during H2O Glow After Hours, with neon lighting and glow decor running throughout the park. Castaway Creek lazy river tubes feature designs based on Stitch and Sully this year. Complimentary snacks including Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars are included in the ticket price, and Disney has confirmed additional food details will be released closer to the summer season. H2O Glow is one of the better after-hours values on the Walt Disney World calendar. A dramatically smaller crowd, free snacks, rare character access, and a park that looks genuinely different after dark make the price feel reasonable against what a standard summer day at Typhoon Lagoon costs. If you are planning a summer trip and want a late-night water park experience that actually delivers, this is worth planning around. For everything happening at Walt Disney World this summer, visit our [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/). For the latest Walt Disney World news, visit [Fantasy Land News Walt Disney World](https://fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The short clips offer the first real look at what director Hyrum Osmond and the team at Deaf West Theatre created together, and they are worth watching before the full release drops next week.** ![Songs in Sign Language: Watch All Three Sneak Peek Clips Before the Disney+ Premiere](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-to-Launch-Animated-ASL-Musical-Sequences-from-Frozen-II-Moana-2-and-Encanto-1509x900.jpg)## What are songs in Sign Language? Songs in Sign Language is a collaboration between Walt Disney Animation Studios and Deaf West Theatre, the Tony Award-winning company based in Los Angeles. The project reimagines three songs from recent Disney animated films in American Sign Language, animated in the style of the original films. We first covered this project back in March when Disney announced the collaboration. You can read that original report here: [Disney to Launch Animated ASL Musical Sequences from Frozen II, Moana 2, and Encanto](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/disney-to-launch-animated-asl-musical-sequences-from-frozen-ii-moana-2-and-encanto/). The three songs featured are “The Next Right Thing” from Frozen 2, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto, and “Beyond” from Moana 2. Each one has been reimagined and animated as a standalone musical sequence. A behind-the-scenes featurette will also accompany the release on Disney+. ## The Next Right Thing (Frozen 2) — Sneak Peek “The Next Right Thing” is one of the most emotionally grounded songs in the Frozen canon, and seeing it translated into ASL is a meaningful fit. The sequence captures the weight of the song without losing any of its intimacy. ## We Don’t Talk About Bruno (Encanto) — Sneak Peek > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DXXmx6XAEcA/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is the most ensemble-driven of the three songs, and the ASL choreography reflects that energy. The sequence moves quickly and the signing adds a visual layer that actually suits the song’s rhythm well. ## Beyond (Moana 2) — Sneak Peek “Beyond” is the newest of the three, and seeing it in ASL gives it a different kind of emotional weight than the theatrical version. The animation style stays consistent with Moana 2 while accommodating the signing reference in a way that feels natural rather than added on. ## How Disney Animation and Deaf West Theatre Built These Sequences The project was directed by Hyrum Osmond, a veteran Disney animator and director, with producers Heather Blodget and Christina Chen. Osmond led a team of more than 20 animators who worked from sign language reference created specifically for this production. On the Deaf West side, artistic director DJ Kurs worked with sign language reference choreographer Catalene Sacchetti and eight performers from the company. The approach was not a word-for-word transcription of the lyrics into ASL. Instead, the team focused on concepts and emotion, which means the signing reflects the feeling of each song rather than a literal translation. That decision matters, and you can feel it in the clips. The April 27 release date on Disney+ aligns with National Deaf History Month, which runs through the end of April. Disney has done accessibility work before, but Songs in Sign Language is different because it is not a caption track or an overlay. It is a fully animated production built from the ground up with the Deaf community as the creative collaborators, not consultants brought in at the end. 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The short version: Disney had separate marketing and PR teams for almost every part of the business, and they are combining all of them into one team.** ![Disney Is Laying Off 1,000 Employees and Combining All of Its Marketing Teams Into One](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Is-Laying-Off-1000-Employees-and-Combining-All-of-Its-Marketing-Teams-Into-One-1600x900.jpg)## Why Did This Happen? Think of it this way. Until now, Marvel has had its own marketing team. Disney+ had its own. ESPN had its own. The parks had their own. Each one was running separately, spending money separately, and talking to fans separately. Over time, that created a lot of overlap people doing the same jobs in different parts of the building. Disney decided it no longer made sense to keep operating that way, so they are combining everything into one central marketing organization. [Asad Ayaz](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/30/who-is-asad-ayaz-meet-the-fan-in-charge-of-the-disney-brand/ "Who Is Asad Ayaz? Meet the Fan in Charge of the Disney Brand"), who was recently promoted to Chief Marketing and Brand Officer, is running the new combined team. When he was promoted back in January, then-CEO Bob Iger said Disney needed someone in that role specifically to make sure the brand sounded consistent no matter where fans encountered it. This week’s restructuring is that idea put into action. ![Who Is Asad Ayaz? Meet the Fan in Charge of the Disney Brand](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Who-Is-Asad-Ayaz_-Meet-the-Fan-in-Charge-of-the-Disney-Brand-2-1600x900.jpg)## Who Was Affected? The cuts hit the marketing teams hardest. The Home Entertainment team and the group that produced press materials for Disney films and shows were dissolved completely. Layoffs also reached Marvel Studios, ESPN, Hulu, and several technology teams. Some employees who lost their previous roles were offered new positions within the reorganized structure rather than being let go entirely. ## What Did Disney Leadership Say? Both D’Amaro and Ayaz addressed employees directly. Ayaz told his team in a memo that the leadership had spent several months planning the new structure with the goal of building something “nimble and modern” that could better serve fans. He acknowledged it had been a hard week and committed to supporting employees going through the transition. D’Amaro said the cuts were not a reflection of anyone’s work, but a decision about how to structure the company going forward. ## What Does This Mean for Disney Fans? For most park and Disney+ fans, the day-to-day experience is unlikely to change right away. The goal of a unified marketing team is actually that Disney should feel more consistent and connected across its parks, movies, streaming, and merchandise. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The 100-ounce tin is designed to look like the classic Mortal Kombat II arcade cabinet, and you can find it at AMC, Marcus Theatres, Caribbean Cinemas, PCO Cinemas, and Cinepolis.** Swan Drive-In is selling the Mortal Kombat 2 Arcade Cabinet Popcorn Bucket, the Shao Kahn Helmet Bucket, the lit-up Dragon LED Tumbler, and two MKII popcorn tins. Prices listed below. These won’t last long! Cinemark locations begin selling their Mortal Kombat II collectible collection on April 21, 2026. That includes a clapperboard collectible and the broader MK2 lineup. We first confirmed Cinemark as a participating chain in [our original MK2 collectibles breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/mortal-kombat-2-popcorn-bucket-regal-amc-cinemark/) — if you want the full chain-by-chain list, that article has it. ![Mortal Kombat II Arcade Cabinet Popcorn Bucket Is Now Available: Where to Buy Online and In Theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mortal-Kombat-II-2-Arcade-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)## What the Arcade Cabinet Tin Looks Like The [Arcade Cabinet Tin](https://swandrivein.com/product/mortal-kombat-2-arcade-tin-popcorn-bucket/) holds 100 ounces of popcorn and is shaped like a miniature version of the original MK arcade cabinet. The front shows the Mortal Kombat II logo at the top and bottom, a screen graphic with the film’s fighter lineup, and a control panel with two joysticks and colored buttons. The sides feature the green-and-black pattern artwork from the film’s marketing. The back is a clean matte black, so it serves as a display piece once you get it home. The back panel opens to access the bucket itself. This is a separate item from the Shao Kahn Helmet Bucket and the Dragon LED Tumbler we covered when Marcus Theatres launched their collection. If you are building out the full set, the arcade tin is the one that is going to look best on a shelf. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MK2_FCI_AMC_MT_Caribbean_PCO_Cinepolis_100oz_ArcadeMachine_Q_072225-600x600-1.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MK2_FCI_AMC_MT_Caribbean_PCO_Cinepolis_100oz_ArcadeMachine_B_072225-600x600-1.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MK2_FCI_AMC_MT_Caribbean_PCO_Cinepolis_100oz_ArcadeMachine_Side_072225-scaled-1-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MK2_FCI_AMC_MT_Caribbean_PCO_Cinepolis_100oz_ArcadeMachine_F_072225-scaled-1-900x900.png)## How to Order Online Through Swan Drive-In Theatre Swan Drive-In Theatre in Blue Ridge, Georgia is selling the complete Mortal Kombat II collectible lineup online at [swandrivein.com](https://swandrivein.com/product-category/moviemerch/mortal-kombat-2/). Everything went on sale April 19 at 9:00 p.m. EST and is currently in stock. The Helmet Bucket, Arcade Tin, and both Round Tins are each limited to one per order. Swan Drive-In charges approximately $12 for shipping, and that cost is not reflected in the product prices listed on the site. Here is what you are actually paying once shipping is factored in. The [Shao Kahn Helmet Popcorn Bucket](https://swandrivein.com/product/mortal-kombat-2-shao-kahn-helmet-popcorn-bucket/) is $39.99, roughly $52 shipped. The [Arcade Cabinet Tin](https://swandrivein.com/product/mortal-kombat-2-arcade-tin-popcorn-bucket/) is $29.99, roughly $42 shipped. The [Round Tin in the “Big Mortal Kombat” design](https://swandrivein.com/product/mortal-kombat-2-round-popcorn-tin-big-mortal-kombat/) is $19.99, roughly $32 shipped. The [Round Tin in the “Big Dragon” design](https://swandrivein.com/product/mortal-kombat-2-round-popcorn-tin-big-dragon/) is also $19.99, roughly $32 shipped. The [Dragon Light-Up LED Tumbler](https://swandrivein.com/product/mortal-kombat-2-dragon-light-up-led-tumbler/) is $29.99 with no stated per-order limit, roughly $42 shipped. Ordering multiple items in one cart means that $12 shipping cost is shared across everything, so bundling makes sense if you are picking up more than one piece. We have full coverage of the Helmet Bucket and the LED Tumbler in [our Marcus Theatres piece](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/mortal-kombat-ii-shao-kahn-bucket-and-tumbler-now-available-online-at-marcus-theatres/) if you want a closer look before deciding. Marcus Theatres is selling some of the collection online now. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MK_130_TIN_D6_1-HRDR-scaled-e1776522381673-825x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MK_130_TIN_D5_3_HRDR-scaled-1-783x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MK2_FCI_24oz_LightupCup_F_072225-scaled-1-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MK2_FCI_24oz_LightupCup_LightsOn_072225-scaled-1-900x900.png)## About the Film Mortal Kombat II opens only in theaters and IMAX on May 8, 2026. Karl Urban joins the returning cast as Johnny Cage, alongside Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Lewis Tan, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada. Director Simon McQuoid returns to helm the follow-up to the 2021 film, with the story putting Earthrealm’s fighters up against Shao Kahn’s full force. New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures are distributing worldwide. For the complete guide to every Mortal Kombat II theater collectible across all chains, visit our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). Mortal Kombat II is only in theaters May 8, 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Spring Into Love is continuing on this weekend, and this time we are going to the Northeast. Saturday at 8/7c, ‘To Philly With Love’ will premiere on **[Hallmark Channel ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/ "Hallmark Channel 2026 – Movies, Shows, Schedule, and News")**and stream on Hallmark+ the following day. ![Hallmark Channel's Spring Into Love is Taking Us 'To Philly With Love'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hallmark-Channels-Spring-Into-Love-is-Taking-Us-To-Philly-With-Love-1600x900.jpg) The story revolves around a teacher, Emma, and Nate, an archivist, who decode Revolutionary War-era love letters, taking them on a thrilling journey through Philadelphia, where they uncover history – and discover a love story of their own. ‘To Philly With Love’ stars Rebecca Dalton and Stephen Huszar as Emily and Nate. Rebecca Dalton has been in many Hallmark Channel properties. She starred in several seasons of ‘Good Witch’. Stephen Huszar has been a mainstay on Hallmark Channel since 2015. This is actually the second time that Stephen and Rebecca were in a movie together. They both appeared in ‘Christmas Wedding Planner.’ The movie also stars Mylene Carino, Michael Dickson, Deanna Mae Lloyd, Monica Rodriguez Knox, and Brett Wolfe. This is not the first time that Rebecca Dalton and Michael Dickson have starred together in a movie. They appeared as father and daughter in the Hallmark Channel movie, ‘Head Over Heels.’ ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/philly4.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/philly2.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/philly1.webp)Amy Force is the director, and she has worked with Stephen Huszar several times before. Most notably, in the most recent Countdown to Christmas movie, ‘Melt My Heart This Christmas.’ We, at Fantasy Land News, are Philadelphia natives. We may live in Florida now, but we are and always will consider ourselves Philadelphians. We plan on having Cheesesteaks and soft pretzels with the movie. We are excited to see how they bring our city to life. Spring Into Love will continue on with ‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ next week, starring Tyler Hynes and Stacey Farber. You can check out our reviews for all of the other Spring movies, ‘**[Two For Tee](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/hallmark-channel-started-spring-into-love-with-the-charming-two-for-tee-review/ "Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming ‘Two For Tee’ – Review")**‘, ‘**[A Royal Setting’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/29/jen-lilley-sparkles-in-return-to-hallmark-channels-a-royal-setting-review/ "Jen Lilley Sparkles In Return To Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Royal Setting’ – Review")**, ‘**[A Season To Blossom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/05/romance-is-in-full-bloom-for-hallmark-channels-a-season-to-blossom-review/ "Romance is in Full Bloom for Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Season to Blossom’ – Review")**‘, and ‘**[A Little Park Music’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/heartstrings-and-small-town-charm-hit-the-right-note-for-hallmark-channels-a-little-park-music-review/ "Heartstrings and Small Town Charm Hit The Right Note for Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Little Park Music’ – Review")**. ## Hallmark Channel’s Spring Into Love is Taking Us ‘To Philly With Love’ > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXPonJQCHOJ/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hallmark%20Channel%27s%20Spring%20Into%20Love%20is%20Taking%20Us%20%27To%20Philly%20With%20Love%27&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hallmark%20Channel%27s%20Spring%20Into%20Love%20is%20Taking%20Us%20%27To%20Philly%20With%20Love%27 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ba49759aa7d051442e0ac6f59d1b227e364f46d76c7b44115284319d044d801?s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Holly Gately Owner and Wrtiter Holly Gately is co-owner, writer, and business manager of Fantasy Land News. She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) **Categories:** Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Channel's Spring Into Love is Taking Us 'To Philly With Love', Spring Into Love, To Philly With Love --- ### [Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Webpage is now Live](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/19/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-webpage-is-now-live/) **Published:** April 19, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **The Walt Disney World website now has a fully live, official attraction page for [Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/rock-n-roller-coaster-muppets-opening-date-tracklist/ "Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opens May 26 and the Full Set List Is Here"), complete with the ride description, full set list, opening date, and everything guests need to know before boarding the L.I.M.O. on May 26 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.** ![Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Webpage is now Live](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rock-Roller-Starring-The-Muppets-Website-Live-1600x900.jpg)## What the Official Page Confirms The page is live at DisneyWorld.com under Hollywood Studios attractions, and it lays out the full experience from queue to exit. According to the official description, guests step inside G-Force Records for a VIP tour of the Muppets’ music studio, where The Electric Mayhem is jamming out and running very late for their own concert across town. Scooter, Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the gang must hatch a plan to get everyone to the show, and that means boarding the L.I.M.O. The Lengthy Immediate Motion Object is a super-powered vehicle that loads in the alleyway behind Studio C. From there, guests race through a Muppet version of Hollywood with three inversions, two rollover loops, and one corkscrew, with the entire ride scored through a limo audio system powered by the latest innovations from Muppet Labs. ![The Muppets Are Coming: 'Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith' Last Day is March 1st](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rock-On-With-The-Electric-Mayhem-at-Hollywood-Studios-for-Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-Starring-The-Mupp-1600x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title## Why This Matters An attraction going live on the official Walt Disney World website is one of the clearest signals that a ride is on track and ready for its opening date. The page being published now, five weeks out from May 26, tells us the attraction description is locked, the experience is defined, and Disney is confident in the timeline. This is not a placeholder. It is a full listing with ride details, story context, character information, and set list confirmation. For guests planning a May 26 trip to Hollywood Studios, the official page going live is the green light that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is coming in on schedule as part of Cool Kids’ Summer 2026. ![Two vinyl records on a black speckled background: orange disc left reads 'SONG 2' and lime green disc right reads 'BORN TO BE WILD'.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-Starring-The-Muppets-Songs-1600x900.jpg)## The Set List, the Characters, and What to Expect The official description names Dr. Teeth, Floyd Pepper, Janice, Zoot, Lips, and Animal as the full Electric Mayhem lineup powering the attraction. The set list confirmed on the page includes five tracks: Song 2 by the Electric Mayhem, Born to Be Wild featuring Camilla the Chicken, Love Rollercoaster featuring Jennifer Hudson and Questlove, Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop) featuring Def Leppard, and Walking on Sunshine featuring Kelly Clarkson. Disney has also confirmed that bonus tracks are still coming, meaning the set list may expand further before or after the May 26 opening. The queue and merch shop feature celebrity cameos from Awkwafina, Danny Trejo, Darren Criss, John Stamos, Neil Patrick Harris, Travis Barker, Yvette Nicole Brown, Wayne Brady, and Weird Al Yankovic. The attraction also features the first-ever Audio-Animatronic of Scooter, alongside a full team of penguin audio engineers inside G-Force Records. ## Previews Are Coming Disney has already confirmed that previews for cast members, eligible Disney Vacation Club Members, and Annual Passholders will take place ahead of the May 26 official opening. Specific dates for those previews have not been announced yet. Based on how recent previews have worked at Walt Disney World, Annual Passholders should expect a virtual queue process and a park reservation for Hollywood Studios. We will have preview dates the moment Disney releases them. Stay at [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com) and bookmark our [Hollywood Studios hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/) for all updates through opening day. For the full Cool Kids’ Summer picture, visit our [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 complete guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). ![After 267 Days The Muppets Return to Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/After-267-Days-The-Muppets-Return-to-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-1600x900.jpg)After 267 Days The Muppets Return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios## It’s Official: [Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/attractions/hollywood-studios/rock-and-roller-coaster-starring-muppets/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRRtF9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3cEVjbTN2c3p0UzN6WEdvc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq3SaLS9hgWxtiJjKj_HBwlyL93QhSkfKNcBw1UwKzYhLg7vAvu3745TZanI_aem_76-HmSiWVcJQxZKtUWsQXg) Now Has a Live Page on DisneyWorld.com ## Frequently Asked Questions **When does Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets open?** The attraction opens May 26, 2026, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of Cool Kids’ Summer. **What is the full set list for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets?** The confirmed set list includes Song 2 by the Electric Mayhem, Born to Be Wild featuring Camilla the Chicken, Love Rollercoaster featuring Jennifer Hudson and Questlove, Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop) featuring Def Leppard, and Walking on Sunshine featuring Kelly Clarkson. Disney has teased additional bonus tracks are still coming. **What is the L.I.M.O. in Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets?** The L.I.M.O. stands for Lengthy Immediate Motion Object. It is the official name for the ride vehicle, a super-powered limo that boards in the alleyway behind Studio C at G-Force Records. **Who are the celebrity cameos in Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets?** Disney has confirmed nine celebrity cameos throughout the queue and merch shop: Awkwafina, Danny Trejo, Darren Criss, John Stamos, Neil Patrick Harris, Travis Barker, Yvette Nicole Brown, Wayne Brady, and Weird Al Yankovic. **Will Annual Passholders get previews before May 26?** Disney has confirmed preview opportunities for cast members, eligible DVC Members, and Annual Passholders ahead of opening day. Specific dates have not been announced yet. **Is Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets part of Cool Kids’ Summer?** Yes. The attraction opens May 26, which is the single biggest launch day of Cool Kids’ Summer 2026, alongside Bluey’s Wild World, Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!, Soarin’ Across America, and The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The first hour of Night 1 on Saturday airs on ESPN2, and the first hour of Night 2 on Sunday airs on ESPN. Both nights are available in full through ESPN’s streaming platform, which is where WWE premium live events now live as part of the landmark rights agreement between [ESPN and WWE](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/06/wrestlemania-and-all-wwe-premium-live-events-to-air-exclusively-on-espn-platforms-in-2026/ "WrestleMania and All WWE Premium Live Events to Air Exclusively on ESPN Platforms in 2026") that took effect in 2026. SportsCenter is originating this weekend from WWE World in Las Vegas, and First Take is broadcasting live from Allegiant Stadium throughout the weekend, giving ESPN’s full programming slate a WrestleMania footprint before the first bell rings. ## Night 1 Match Card — Saturday, April 19 The following two matches are featured in the first hour on ESPN2: **Unsanctioned Match:** Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre **Six-Man Tag Team Match:** Logan Paul, Austin Theory and IShowSpeed vs. The Usos and LA Knight The full Night 1 card continues on ESPN streaming: **Undisputed WWE Championship Match:** Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton (with Pat McAfee) **Women’s World Championship Match:** Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan **Seth Rollins vs. Gunther** **Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match:** AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch **WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal 4-Way Match:** Nia Jax and Lash Legend (c) vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria vs. The Bella Twins ## Night 2 Match Card — Sunday, April 20 The following two matches are featured in the first hour on ESPN: **Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar** **Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match:** Penta (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rusev vs. Rey Mysterio The full Night 2 card continues on ESPN streaming: **World Heavyweight Championship Match:** CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns **WWE Women’s Championship Match:** Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley **“The Demon” Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio** **United States Championship Match:** Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams ![How to Watch WrestleMania 42 on ESPN and the Complete Night 1 and Night 2 Match Card](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WM42_PunkRoman_Tron_16x9_date-1600x900.jpg)## Why This WrestleMania Matters WrestleMania 42 is the first event under the new ESPN and WWE rights agreement that makes ESPN the exclusive U.S. domestic home of all WWE premium live events going forward. The two main events at the top of each night have been building for months. Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton is a championship match with real stakes and a compelling corner man story with Pat McAfee involved. CM Punk versus Roman Reigns is the kind of collision that defines a WrestleMania main event, putting two of the biggest personalities in wrestling history against each other in a bout fans have been waiting for. The Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match on Night 2 is worth watching for the chaos alone. Six competitors including Penta, Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, and Rusev in a ladder match is the kind of match that produces moments people talk about for years. ## How to Watch WrestleMania 42 on ESPN and the Complete Night 1 and Night 2 Match Card For all Disney and ESPN news, stay with Fantasy Land News. Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm) and get entertainment news delivered directly to your inbox. 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Clayton is one of Tom Moore’s ranch hands, a young man with a mysterious past who has quietly found his footing in the frontier community taking shape around him and who is very much at the center of the season’s most talked-about love triangle. Jedidiah has an impressive resume spanning everything from *The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina* to *Legacies* to the Paramount feature *Margaux*, but this conversation was warm and unhurried in the best way, and he brought real thought and affection to talking about Clayton. You can watch our full interview on the [Fantasy Land News YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kg4e3xBvnc). ![Hallmark Star Jedidiah Goodacre Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Jedidiah-Goodacre-Talks-Hope-Valley_-1874-_-Exclusive-Hallmark-Interview.jpg)## What Is Hope Valley 1874? *Hope Valley 1874* is an eight-episode prequel series streaming exclusively on Hallmark+, set 36 years before the events of *When Calls the Heart*. The show follows Rebecca Clarke, a widow who travels from Chicago to the Western Canadian frontier with her young daughter, only to find that the boardinghouse she purchased is nothing like advertised. Bethany Joy Lenz leads the series as Rebecca, with Benjamin Ayres as rancher Tom Moore and Jill Hennessy as Hattie Quinn, a pioneer woman at the center of the growing settlement. New episodes drop every Thursday on Hallmark+. Jedidiah Goodacre plays Clayton Cooley, a ranch hand on Tom’s property and one of the younger members of the community being built around him. If you have not yet caught up with our [Hope Valley 1874 premiere review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/hope-valley-1874-delights-hearties-in-premiere-episode/) or our conversations with [Benjamin Ayres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/hallmark-star-benjamin-ayres-talked-to-us-about-hope-valley-1874/), [Brad Abramenko](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/brad-abramenko-hope-valley-1874-interview/), or [Chelsea Hobbs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/chelsea-hobbs-hope-valley-1874-interview/), all three are worth reading before diving in here. !['Hope Valley 1874' Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hopevalley1-1600x900.jpg)‘Hope Valley 1874’ Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode## Holly’s Disney Question: From Descendants to Hope Valley Because Fantasy Land News covers both Hallmark and Disney, Holly asked the question that had to be asked: What is it like going from one legacy franchise in *Descendants* to another in the *When Calls the Heart* universe? Jedidiah’s answer was completely charming. He said someone had already asked him whether Chad from *Descendants* and Clayton from *Hope Valley 1874* would actually get along if they ever met. His take: yes, absolutely, and it would be a fascinating dynamic. Clayton would be the older brother figure, grounded and weathered by frontier life, maybe passing along a few hard-won lessons. Chad would return the favor by helping Clayton loosen up, stop overthinking, and trust his instincts a little more. It is a genuinely fun comparison and one that shows how much affection he has for both projects. He also talked about what it means to have been part of two legacy fan communities. He has recently started attending conventions and meeting people in person, and the experience has genuinely moved him. Jedidiah called himself a lucky guy, counted his lucky stars, and meant it. When Holly mentioned that her daughter grew up watching *Descendants*, he smiled and pointed out that every year a new group of kids finds that movie and falls in love with it all over again. That kind of longevity is its own reward. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jed2.webp)## Who Is Clayton Cooley? Jedidiah was thoughtful and precise about how he had built Clayton from the inside out. In the dynamic of the ranch, if Tom and Nash are like brothers, Clayton is something like a cousin, a little further out on the family tree but genuinely part of it. His backstory has not been fully spelled out on screen yet, and Jedidiah was careful not to speak out of turn about where the writers may take it. But he has made his own choices about where Clayton comes from, and those choices shape everything. His read on the character is that Clayton arrived in this territory lost and alone, someone who had been on his own for long enough that finding a place in Tom’s orbit felt like being taken in. He used the phrase stray dog, and he meant it with warmth rather than judgment. Tom saw something in Clayton worth putting time into, and that investment changed the trajectory of his life. Clayton carries a real loyalty to Tom because of it, and Jedidiah plays that debt as something quiet and deep rather than something Clayton announces. Tom has become the father figure Clayton did not have before, and that is the foundation on which everything else is built on. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jed4.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jed3.webp)## The Love Triangle: Clayton, Olivia, and Alexander The three younger characters at the center of *Hope Valley 1874*‘s romantic storyline are Clayton, Olivia, and Constable Alexander Vaughn. Jedidiah was candid about where his own heart sits in that dynamic: he is team Olivia, and he cannot help it. He wants it to go Clayton’s way. But he also said something generous about it, noting that Olivia has to do what is right for her own heart, and that he respects that even while rooting for his own character. He framed the triangle in a way that felt true to the period and to the show’s tone. These are young people at exactly the age in 1874 when life’s biggest decisions start pressing in. Do you stay in this small, growing community or chase something bigger? Do you start a family here or keep moving? And do you finally say out loud what you have been feeling for someone you see at the trading post every single day? Those are not small questions in any era, and Jedidiah plays the weight of them without tipping into melodrama. What other cast members have described as Clayton doing everything for someone who does not seem to notice lands exactly as quietly as it should. ## Vampires to the Frontier: From Supernatural Roles to Period Western Jedidiah has played vampires, princes, and supernatural beings across some of television’s most stylized productions. *Hope Valley 1874* is a very different creative world, and Holly asked how the shift felt. His answer was honest and a little funny. He said he is personally much more suited to being down in the dirt. The wardrobe alone has been one of the highlights of the whole experience. Coming from productions where everything he wore was carefully composed and pristine, landing in frontier clothing that is built to look lived-in has been a genuine pleasure. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jed5.webp)He also admitted, with complete good humor, that he is exactly the kind of person who needs a meal shirt, that large cover-up actors wear over their costumes at lunch so they do not ruin the wardrobe between takes. He owns that about himself without any embarrassment, and it is the kind of small, real detail that makes an interview feel like an actual conversation rather than a press appearance. On the deeper creative difference, he said that *Hope Valley 1874* keeps everything human. There are no supernatural abilities to imagine or inhabit. The challenges Clayton faces are entirely grounded in circumstance and choice, which in some ways requires more from an actor, not less. Both kinds of projects are fun to explore, he said, and he meant that genuinely. But there is something he clearly loves about a world where the drama lives entirely in what people do with what they have. ## He Is Rooting for Clayton One of the most likable things about the entire interview was how straightforwardly Jedidiah said he has high hopes for the guy. He is rooting for Clayton. Not in a self-promoting way, but in the way you root for a character you have spent real time with and genuinely want to see find his footing. Clayton has already found his community. Now he just has to figure out the rest. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jed1.webp)## Our Take Seven minutes is not a lot of time, but Jedidiah Goodacre used every bit of it well. He is easy to talk to, unhurried, and clearly someone who has thought carefully about who Clayton is even when the scripts have not answered every question yet. The stray dog framing for Clayton’s backstory was one of the most quietly affecting things any cast member has said across all four of these junkets, and it came out of nowhere in the best possible way. The Descendants connection was a genuine treat for Fantasy Land News specifically, and the Chad-meets-Clayton thought experiment was the kind of answer that earns a clip on its own. He handled the Disney question with exactly the right amount of fun and zero awkwardness about being asked it. Brad Abramenko said in his own junket that he would switch roles with Clayton for a day without hesitation. After talking to Jedidiah, it is easy to understand why. Clayton is a rich, layered character in capable hands, and there is clearly a lot more story to tell. We are hoping for season two right alongside him. *Hope Valley 1874* is streaming now on Hallmark+, with new episodes dropping every Thursday. ## Hallmark Star Jedidiah Goodacre Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874 Keep up with all things Hallmark at [fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) and join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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On May 12, **A Marvel Television Special Presentation: The Punisher: One Last Kill** premieres at 6 p.m. PT. Jon Bernthal returns as Frank Castle in a story where revenge is supposedly off the table until an unexpected conflict pulls him right back in. This is a special presentation format, which Marvel has used before to deliver standalone stories that feel like a full film without a multi-episode commitment. If you watched Daredevil: Born Again and wanted more of Bernthal’s Frank Castle, this is your month. The **Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 finale** also lands in May. Season 2 follows Mayor Wilson Fisk tightening his grip on New York City while Matt Murdock works from the shadows to bring down the Kingpin’s empire. The season has been building toward this conclusion and if the first season was any indication, the finale will not land quietly. ## Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord Season Finale ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Maul_Darth_Maul_1-Sheet-607x900.jpg)Star Wars fans have been watching **Maul — Shadow Lord** unfold since its spring debut and the season finale arrives in May. Set after the events of The Clone Wars, the series follows Maul as he rebuilds his criminal syndicate on a planet outside the Empire’s reach. The show has leaned into the character’s post-Clone Wars ambition in a way that fans of that era of Star Wars storytelling have been waiting for. Keep an eye on our [Star Wars hub at Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/star-wars/) for coverage as the finale drops. ## Sofia the First: Royal Magic Premieres May 26 This is the one that has been on our radar for months. **Sofia the First: Royal Magic** premieres on Disney Jr. on May 25 and on Disney+ on May 26. The computer-animated sequel series picks up after Sofia’s graduation as she enrolls at the Charmswell School for Royal Magic, where she discovers she may be the most magically gifted princess in the realm. The original Sofia the First ran from 2012 to 2018 and built a devoted audience of families who grew up watching it together. This sequel series has been one of the most anticipated Disney+ premieres of 2026. We will have a full premiere article the week of May 25. ## Bluey Minisodes Return on May 20 New **Bluey Minisodes** arrive on Disney+ on May 20. If you have a Bluey fan in your house you already know this is not a small deal. The minisode format has kept the Bluey audience engaged between full episode releases and each drop generates genuine excitement. Head to our [Bluey hub at Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/) for all Bluey coverage including episode guides and merchandise news. ![Bluey's Big Play Stage Show Hits Disney+ This Sunday and 10 Minisodes Are Coming in May](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Blueys-Big-Play-Stage-Show-Hits-Disney-This-Sunday-and-10-Minisodes-Are-Coming-in-May-1600x900.jpg)Bluey’s Big Play Stage Show Hits Disney+ This Sunday and 10 Minisodes Are Coming in May## Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel and Family Titles On May 15, new episodes of **Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel** arrive on Disney+. The Emmy Award-winning short-form series follows Minnie, Daisy, and Cuckoo-Loca as they run a pet hotel in Hot Dog Hills complete with a spa, yoga studio, and gourmet kitchen. New episodes of **BeddyByes Season 1** also arrive on May 22 for the youngest viewers in the house. And on May 1, the family film **We Bought a Zoo** joins the Disney+ library. The 2011 Matt Damon film about a father who purchases a run-down zoo and rebuilds it with his family is a warm, crowd-pleasing pick for family movie night. ## Tucci in Italy Season 2 **Tucci in Italy Season 2** premieres on Disney+ and Hulu on May 12. National Geographic’s Stanley Tucci series returns with a focus on how Italian food reflects regional identity, covering lesser-known regions like Le Marche alongside stops in Campania, Veneto, Sardinia, and Sicily. If you watched the first season this is an easy yes. If you have not, May is a good time to start from the beginning. ## Our Take May is a strong month and the two titles worth circling on your calendar right now are Sofia the First: Royal Magic and The Punisher: One Last Kill. Sofia the First is the bigger cultural moment. The return of that character after nearly a decade away is going to matter to a lot of families, and the Disney+ premiere on May 26 is going to feel like a genuine event for households that grew up with the original series. The Punisher special is the Marvel moment of the month and Jon Bernthal coming back to that role is exactly the kind of news Marvel fans have been hoping for since Daredevil: Born Again brought him back into the fold. Both are worth your time. For full Disney+ coverage all month long, stay with Fantasy Land News. Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm) and get Disney and entertainment news delivered directly to your inbox. ## Everything New on Disney+ in May 2026 Including The Punisher, Sofia the First, and Bluey !["Punisher: One Last Kill" Gets a Trailer and a May 12 Disney+ Premiere Date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Punisher_-One-Last-Kill_-Gets-a-Trailer-and-a-May-12-Disney-Premiere-Date-1600x900.jpg)“Punisher: One Last Kill” Gets a Trailer and a May 12 Disney+ Premiere Date## Disney+ May 2026 Full Schedule **May 1** The Boss (El Encargado) Season 4 — Disney+ and Hulu premiere Impuros Season 6 — Disney+ and Hulu premiere Magicampers Season 1 — New episodes Perfect Crown — New episode (Disney+ and Hulu) Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA — Three-episode premiere (Disney+ and Hulu) We Bought a Zoo — Library addition **May 2** iHeartCountry Festival — Streaming live at 8pm ET (Hulu) Perfect Crown — New episode (Disney+ and Hulu) **May 11** American Idol Season 9 — Season finale streaming live at 8pm ET **May 12** A Marvel Television Special Presentation: The Punisher: One Last Kill — Premiere at 6pm PT Tucci in Italy Season 2 — Premiere (Disney+ and Hulu) **May 13** Battle of Fates (Dubbed) Season 1 — Premiere Gold Land — New episodes (Disney+ and Hulu) Hey A.J.! — New episodes **May 14** FX’s Welcome to Wrexham Season 5 — Two-episode premiere (Hulu) **May 15** Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel — New episodes Lisa Ann Walter: It Was An Accident — Premiere (Hulu) Perfect Crown — New episode (Disney+ and Hulu) Rivals Season 2 — Three-episode premiere (Hulu) Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA — New episode (Disney+ and Hulu) **May 16** Perfect Crown — Season finale (Disney+ and Hulu) **May 17** Battle of Fates (Dubbed) Season 1 — New episodes (Hulu) **May 19** The Nightmare Upstairs: What Happened to Ty and Bryn — Premiere (Hulu) **May 20** Bluey Minisodes — New episodes Gold Land — New episodes (Disney+ and Hulu) **May 22** BeddyByes Season 1 — New episodes Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA — New episode (Disney+ and Hulu) **May 23** Banana Ball: Bananas vs. Tailgaters — Live at 7pm ET (Disney+ and ESPN) **May 25** Sofia the First: Royal Magic — Disney Jr. premiere **May 26** Sofia the First: Royal Magic — Disney+ premiere **May 27** Gold Land — New episodes (Disney+ and Hulu) **May 29** Banana Ball: Party Animals vs. Coconuts — Live at 7pm ET (Disney+ and ESPN) RoboGobo Season 2 — New episodes Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA — New episode (Disney+ and Hulu) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Everything%20New%20on%20Disney%2B%20in%20May%202026%20Including%20The%20Punisher%2C%20Sofia%20the%20First%2C%20and%20Bluey&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Everything%20New%20on%20Disney%2B%20in%20May%202026%20Including%20The%20Punisher%2C%20Sofia%20the%20First%2C%20and%20Bluey "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Every item in the collection draws from the classic 1964 attraction’s signature aesthetic: the flat-world map imagery, pastel color palette, and the iconic silhouettes that riders have been floating past for more than sixty years at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. This is not Hallmark’s first Disney home goods collection. They have built out a strong track record with Disney-licensed gifts and kitchen items, and we covered their [2026 Hallmark Dream Book Disney ornament lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/hallmark-dream-book-2026-disney-ornaments/) as well as the stunning [Cinderella Castle tree topper](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/hallmark-disney-cinderella-castle-tree-topper-2026/) earlier this month. The Small World collection is a different animal entirely. This is everyday-living Disney: things you use in your kitchen, curl up under, and display on a shelf. It is the kind of collection that invites the parks into your home without requiring you to buy a plane ticket first. ## The Two Statement Pieces: Rotating Lamp and Cookie Jar The two most talked-about items in this collection are the pieces that actually play the music. The **Disney It’s a Small World Rotating Lamp With Sound** is priced at $54.99 and is currently rated 4.5 out of 5 stars across eleven reviews on Hallmark.com. It rotates while the song plays, making it the closest thing to the actual ride experience you can have on your nightstand. This is a genuinely impressive piece of home decor for any Disney fan and the kind of item that becomes a conversation starter the moment a guest walks into the room. The **Disney It’s a Small World Hot Air Balloon Cookie Jar With Sound** is priced at $89.99. The hot air balloon design is one of the attraction’s most recognizable motifs, and turning it into a sound-enabled cookie jar is exactly the kind of playful product thinking that makes Disney home goods so enjoyable to collect. Every time you lift the lid, the song plays. That is either a feature or a warning, depending on your household’s relationship with earworms. ## The Kitchen Lineup [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hallmark-its-a-small-world-The-Happiest-Cruise-That-Ever-Sailed-collection-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hallmark-its-a-small-world-The-Happiest-Cruise-That-Ever-Sailed-collection.jpg)Hallmark built out a solid kitchen collection around the It’s a Small World theme. The **Disney It’s a Small World 5-Sided Mug (15 oz.)** is $22.99 and holds a perfect 5.0 out of 5-star rating from four reviewers. The five-sided shape means each face of the mug carries a different piece of the attraction’s global imagery, so every morning brings a new view of the world depending on which way you grab your coffee. The **Disney It’s a Small World Color-Changing Water Bottle (30 oz.)** is $29.99. Color-changing drinkware is a proven winner in the Disney collectibles space, and at 30 oz, this is sized for daily use rather than shelf display. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Its-a-Small-World-Tea-Towel_1DYG2121_04.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Its-a-Small-World-Tea-Towel_1DYG2121_04.jpg)Rounding out the kitchen is the **Disney It’s a Small World Tea Towel (18 x 26 inches)** at $16.99, which carries a 5.0 out of 5 star rating. The map design translates beautifully to a flat textile print and this is one of the easiest entry points into the collection for someone who wants a little Small World in their kitchen without committing to a statement piece. Hallmark also runs a 2-for-$25 deal on qualifying items including mugs, socks, and tea towels, which makes mixing and matching across the collection a natural gift move. ## The Living Room and Gift Picks [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Happiest-Cruise-That-Ever-Sailed-Just-Got-a-Hallmark-Collection-and-Its-Everything-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Happiest-Cruise-That-Ever-Sailed-Just-Got-a-Hallmark-Collection-and-Its-Everything-1.jpg)The **Disney It’s a Small World Map Throw Blanket (60 x 52 inches)** is $49.99 and carries a 5.0 out of 5 star rating. At 60 by 52 inches this is a proper couch blanket rather than a decorative toss. That size matters. This is something you actually use. The **Disney It’s a Small World Map 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle** is $24.99 and is rated 5.0 out of 5 stars across five reviews, making it the most-reviewed top-rated item in the collection. The map design is perfect puzzle subject matter: layered, detailed, colorful, and familiar enough that you will actually want to finish it. For a Disney fan who loves the ride, assembling this puzzle is its own small version of the journey. The **Disney It’s a Small World Novelty Crew Socks** are $14.99 and serve as the most affordable single item in the collection. They are the kind of gift that goes in a bag, wraps easily, and almost always lands well. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hallmark-its-a-small-world-The-Happiest-Cruise-That-Ever-Sailed-collection-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hallmark-its-a-small-world-The-Happiest-Cruise-That-Ever-Sailed-collection-1.jpg)## The Gift Set Option Hallmark packages a **Disney Small World Gift Set** combining the mug and socks into a ready-to-give bundle priced from $14.99 to $37.98 depending on the configuration you choose. If you are shopping for a Disney fan and want something that feels put-together without the effort of curating it yourself, this is the straightforward answer. It works well as a birthday gift, a park trip send-off, or a just-because pick for the Disney person in your life. ## Our Take The It’s a Small World collection is one of Hallmark’s stronger Disney home goods lineups in recent memory. The rotating lamp is the standout. It is priced fairly for what it does, it looks genuinely beautiful, and it is the kind of item a Disney fan keeps for years. The cookie jar is delightful but $89.99 is a commitment. The real value lives in the middle of the collection. The mug, the blanket, the puzzle, and the tea towel together would make an excellent gift bundle and you could put it all together for well under the price of either sound-enabled piece. That is the move. ## “it’s a small world” Just Got a Hallmark Collection and It’s Everything The full collection is available now at [Hallmark.com](https://www.hallmark.com/shop-disney/?prefn1=classificationCategory&prefv1=Gifts&prefn2=collections&prefv2=It%27s%20a%20Small%20World). For more Disney and Hallmark coverage, visit our [Hallmark hub at Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disneyland, Hallmark Entertainment, Merchandise, Walt Disney World **Tags:** "it's a small world" Just Got a Hallmark Collection and It's Everything --- ### [What Is Infinity Vision? Disney's New Premium Theater Certification Explained at CinemaCon 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/disney-infinity-vision-premium-large-format-avengers-doomsday-cinemacon-2026/) **Published:** April 17, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Walt Disney Studios announced Infinity Vision at CinemaCon 2026 today, a new premium large format certification developed in collaboration with global theatrical exhibition partners that will debut with a September re-release of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame ahead of Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, 2026.** The announcement is a significant move in the ongoing premium theatrical conversation, and for anyone following [the December 18 collision course between Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/11/avengers-doomsday-dune-3-december-18-dunesday/), this may explain exactly why Disney has not moved its date. ![What Is Infinity Vision? 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Infinity Vision also includes special offerings for theaters and audiences beyond the certification itself, along with marketing support from Disney. When Dune: Part Three locked into December 18 alongside Avengers: Doomsday, the central question was who would blink first given how aggressively Dune Part Two owned IMAX screens in 2024. With Infinity Vision, Disney is not blinking. It is building its own lane. Where Dune Part Three will compete for IMAX screens, Doomsday now has a certified PLF ecosystem that extends well beyond IMAX alone, with 300 global auditoriums that will carry Disney’s own premium branding and standards. That is a meaningful answer to the scheduling conflict, and it suggests Disney has been planning this response for some time. As we wrote last week, [Dune wrapped up IMAX last time around](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/11/avengers-doomsday-dune-3-december-18-dunesday/). Disney just came back with their own version of that equation. ## Our Take This is a smart and consequential announcement that did not get the attention it deserved in today’s CinemaCon news cycle. Disney is not just promoting Avengers: Doomsday. It is building a permanent infrastructure for how its biggest films will be marketed and presented in premium theaters going forward. Infinity Vision gives Disney control over the premium narrative for every major release from here on. If it lands the way it appears to be positioned, this is the kind of long-term theatrical play that pays dividends well past December 2026. The September Endgame re-release is a smart on-ramp. People will go see Endgame on the best screen in town, understand what Infinity Vision means, and be primed to seek it out again when Doomsday opens. Stay with [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com) for all Avengers: Doomsday coverage as December 18 approaches. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Movies, The Walt Disney Company **Tags:** What Is Infinity Vision? Disney's New Premium Theater Certification Explained at CinemaCon 2026 --- ### [Final Trailer Drops and Tickets Are on Sale Tomorrow for The Mandalorian and Grogu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/final-trailer-drops-and-tickets-are-on-sale-tomorrow-for-the-mandalorian-and-grogu/) **Published:** April 16, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Tickets for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu go on sale tomorrow, April 17, 2026, ahead of the film’s exclusive theatrical and IMAX release on May 22, 2026.** Walt Disney Studios and Lucasfilm made the announcement today at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas alongside the debut of the film’s final trailer, which is now live online. If you have been waiting for the moment to lock in your seat for the first Star Wars film in theaters since 2019, that moment is tomorrow. Watch the final trailer below Every [Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-tickets/) for the May 22 Star Wars Movie ![Final Trailer Drops and Tickets Are on Sale Tomorrow for The Mandalorian and Grogu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Final-Trailer-Drops-and-Tickets-Are-on-Sale-Tomorrow-for-The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-1600x900.jpg)## Tickets on Sale April 17 for The Mandalorian and Grogu Starting April 17, tickets for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu will be available at participating theaters nationwide. The film opens May 22, 2026, exclusively in theaters and IMAX. This is the first Star Wars theatrical release since The Rise of Skywalker in 2019, nearly seven years ago, and the first film to bring Din Djarin and Grogu to the big screen after three seasons on Disney+. IMAX tickets in particular are expected to move fast given the film was shot specifically for the format. We have been tracking the collectibles side of this release since February, including [our first look at the Mandalorian and Grogu toys and collectibles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/21/first-look-at-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-toys-and-collectibles/). ## What the Final Trailer Shows Today’s final trailer is the last major marketing piece before opening night, arriving after [the full trailer that debuted in February](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/16/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-trailer-coming-tomorrow-from-star-wars/), the Super Bowl spot, and the original teaser at Destination D23 in 2025. Director Jon Favreau headlined the CinemaCon Creative Community Luncheon earlier today before the Walt Disney Studios presentation, where the final trailer was unveiled, making April 16 the biggest single day of promotion the film has seen. The Mandalorian and Grogu picks up after the events of The Mandalorian Season 3 with Din Djarin, played by Pedro Pascal, and his Force-sensitive apprentice Grogu enlisted by the fledgling New Republic to handle the Imperial warlords still operating across the galaxy after the fall of the Empire. Sigourney Weaver stars as Colonel Ward, a former Rebel pilot who now leads the New Republic’s Adelphi Rangers. Jeremy Allen White voices Rotta the Hutt, Jabba’s son. Martin Scorsese voices an Ardennian fry cook. Jonny Coyne reprises his Imperial warlord from Season 3. Zeb Orrelios returns voiced by Steve Blum. The screenplay is by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and Noah Kloor. Music is composed by Ludwig Göransson. Producers are Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce. Tickets on sale tomorrow is the news. Everything else today was buildup to this. The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives with more goodwill than any Star Wars project has had in years. Grogu is one of the most universally loved characters Disney has introduced in the past decade, Pedro Pascal is everywhere right now, and the Western-influenced heart of the series has never lost its audience. The IMAX question is the real one to watch. This film was designed for the format and the premium large format seats are where the opening weekend story will be written. If you are planning to see it in IMAX on opening weekend, tomorrow is the day to act. May 22 is a little over a month away. For our fans who are waiting for the Mandalorian & Grogu popcorn buckets, trust me, tomorrow is going to be a great day for collectors! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The demo takes place in the parking lot, so no purchase is required to participate. ## What Is LEGO SMART Play? LEGO SMART Play is the LEGO Group’s biggest product innovation since the creation of the Minifigure. The system delivers open-ended, screen-free physical play through responsive technology that reacts in real time. Kids build, interact, and watch their creations play back without a screen in sight. ![Free LEGO SMART Play Star Wars Event Is Coming to Orlando This Weekend](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Redwood-storepage-1280x720_1.jpg)At the center of the system is the **LEGO SMART Brick**, which is powered by a custom chip smaller than a standard LEGO stud. That chip features more than 20 patented world firsts. The bricks work alongside LEGO SMART Tags and LEGO SMART Minifigures to create responsive play experiences, and everything remains compatible with the existing LEGO System in Play. The Kissimmee event focuses specifically on the **LEGO SMART Play Star Wars sets**, which makes this a particularly good stop for families with Star Wars fans in the house. If this weekend does not work for your schedule, LEGO stores nationwide are also running SMART Play demos. Brick Specialists are on hand at LEGO retail locations to walk you through the sets in person. You can learn more and find a store at [lego.com/en-us/smart-play](https://www.lego.com/en-us/smart-play). For more theme park and entertainment news, visit [Fantasy Land News](https://fantasylandnews.com) and browse our [Disney Consumer Products](https://fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/) coverage. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It was among several major reveals from Walt Disney Studios at CinemaCon today, alongside [the final trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/final-trailer-drops-and-tickets-are-on-sale-tomorrow-for-the-mandalorian-and-grogu/) and [the first trailer for Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/ridley-scott-the-dog-stars-trailer-cinemacon-2026/). ![Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones Lead Disney's Hexed, Coming to Theaters November 25](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/disney-hexed-animated-film-cinemacon-2026-hailee-steinfeld-1600x900.jpg)Hexed follows Billie, a young woman who discovers she is a witch and wants to pursue her powers, while her mother Alice, has serious reservations about that path. Hailee Steinfeld voices Billie, and Rashida Jones voices Alice. The film is a Walt Disney Animation Studios production and [has been on our radar as part of the 2026 Disney slate](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/16/whats-coming-from-walt-disney-studios-in-2026/) since it was first announced. The title logo features the name Hexed in glowing gold lettering alongside a crescent moon, giving the film a mystical, slightly spooky visual identity that fits well with its Thanksgiving release window heading into the holiday season. ## Our Take A mother-daughter story built around a young woman discovering she is a witch is exactly the kind of original premise Disney Animation excels at when it lets the character drive the story. Hailee Steinfeld has the vocal range and personality for a lead like Billie, and Rashida Jones as the skeptical mother is smart casting. Could this be a return to the Disney Animation musicals of the 80s and 90s? Thanksgiving weekend means Hexed will be competing for family audiences at peak capacity. 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Watch the first trailer below. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/First-Trailer-for-Ridley-Scotts-The-Dog-Stars-Revealed-at-CinemaCon-2026-1600x900.jpg)The Dog Stars is based on Peter Heller’s bestselling novel and follows Hig, a young pilot who has carved out a brutal but efficient existence in a post-apocalyptic world alongside a military survivalist named Bangley. When a mysterious radio transmission reaches him, Hig sets out into the unknown searching for the hope and humanity he believes still exist. Scott describes it as a story where survival is instinct but humanity is a choice. The ensemble cast includes Jacob Elordi as Hig, Josh Brolin as Bangley, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong, and Allison Janney. The screenplay is by Mark L. Smith, who also produces alongside Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, and Cliff Roberts. Ridley Scott directing a post-apocalyptic thriller adapted from a beloved novel with one of the strongest ensemble casts assembled this year is exactly the kind of late-summer release that tends to get overlooked until it doesn’t. Jacob Elordi has been building toward a lead role at this scale for a while, and pairing him with Josh Brolin in a survivalist dynamic written by Mark L. Smith is a genuinely interesting combination. August 28 puts this right at the end of summer, and if the trailer delivers what the premise promises, this could be the sleeper event film of the season. It is on our radar. Stay with [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com) for more CinemaCon 2026 announcements. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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[![Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 Dates and Films Revealed by Fathom Entertainment and GKIDS](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Studio-Ghibli-Fest-2026-Full-Schedule-Announced_-Spirited-Away-Castle-in-the-Sky-and-More-in-Theat-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Studio-Ghibli-Fest-2026-Full-Schedule-Announced_-Spirited-Away-Castle-in-the-Sky-and-More-in-Theat.jpg)## What Is Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 Studio Ghibli Fest is the annual theatrical celebration of the Studio Ghibli catalog, presented by Fathom Entertainment and GKIDS. The 2026 series runs across seven titles, each shown in both original Japanese with subtitles and English dubbed versions. Every screening also includes special surprise extra content. The series kicks off with Ponyo in June and closes with Spirited Away in October. [Last year’s Ghibli Fest](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/28/fathom-entertainment-and-gkids-continue-studio-ghibli-fest-2025-with-spirited-away-in-theaters/) also featured Spirited Away as its closing film, though 2026 marks the formal 25th anniversary celebration of the film’s release. ## The Full Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 Lineup and Schedule All showtimes are in local time. Theater participants are subject to change. ### Ponyo Saturday, June 13 at 3:00 PM (DUB) Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM (DUB) Monday, June 15 at 7:00 PM (SUB) Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 PM (SUB) Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00 PM (DUB) [![Ponyo](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GF26_Posters_1_PONYO_A-608x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GF26_Posters_1_PONYO_A.webp)### My Neighbor Totoro Saturday, July 11 at 3:00 PM (DUB) Sunday, July 12 at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM (DUB) Monday, July 13 at 7:00 PM (SUB) Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 PM (SUB) Wednesday, July 15 at 7:00 PM (DUB) [![My Neighbor Totoro](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GF26_Posters_2_TOTRO_A-608x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GF26_Posters_2_TOTRO_A.webp)### Tales from Earthsea – 20th Anniversary Goro Miyazaki’s feature directorial debut joins the Ghibli Fest lineup for the first time for its 20th anniversary. Saturday, August 8 at 3:00 PM (DUB) Monday, August 10 at 7:00 PM (SUB) [![Tales from Earthsea – 20th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GF26_Posters_3_ERSEA_A-608x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GF26_Posters_3_ERSEA_A.webp)### Only Yesterday – 35th Anniversary Isao Takahata’s Only Yesterday returns to theaters for its 35th anniversary. Sunday, August 9 at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM (DUB) Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 PM (SUB) [![Poster for Only Yesterday: two girls in a classroom; one adult woman in hat and striped shirt, holding a basket, and a schoolgirl in red, with other classroom desks in background.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GF26_Posters_4_ONYE_A-608x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GF26_Posters_4_ONYE_A.webp)### Castle in the Sky – 40th Anniversary Saturday, August 22 at 3:00 PM (DUB) Sunday, August 23 at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM (DUB) Monday, August 24 at 7:00 PM (SUB) Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00 PM (SUB) Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 PM (DUB) [![Castle in the Sky 40th Anniversary poster with Sheeta flying above Pazu, set against a teal sky; Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 logo in corner.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GF26_Posters_5_CSTL_A-608x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GF26_Posters_5_CSTL_A.webp)### Princess Mononoke – 4K Remastered Saturday, September 26 at 3:00 PM (DUB) Sunday, September 27 at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM (DUB) Monday, September 28 at 7:00 PM (SUB) Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00 PM (SUB) Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 PM (DUB) [![Poster for Princess Mononoke featuring a girl in a red mask standing with a gray wolf in a moonlit forest](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GF26_Posters_6_MONOK_A-608x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GF26_Posters_6_MONOK_A.webp)### Spirited Away – 25th Anniversary Saturday, October 17 at 3:00 PM (DUB) Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM (DUB) Monday, October 19 at 7:00 PM (SUB) Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 PM (SUB) Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 PM (DUB) [![Spirited Away 25th anniversary poster featuring No-Face standing on a red bridge against a blue sky.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GF26_Posters_7_SPRTD_A-608x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GF26_Posters_7_SPRTD_A.webp)## BoxLunch and Hot Topic Discount for Ticket Holders Specialty retailers BoxLunch and Hot Topic are participating in Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 by offering a 25% discount on in-store purchases when attendees show their Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 ticket stub. Visit a participating BoxLunch or Hot Topic location for details. ## Our Take on Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 This is a strong lineup from Fathom Entertainment and GKIDS, and the anniversary framing makes it feel purposeful rather than just a repeat of the catalog. Tales from Earthsea getting its first Ghibli Fest slot after 20 years is genuinely interesting because it is one of the most overlooked films in the Ghibli library. It has a complicated legacy among fans and critics, and seeing it in a theater for the first time as part of this series is a real opportunity. The 4K remaster of Princess Mononoke in September is the other standout here. That film deserves the biggest screen possible, and September is perfect timing for it. Spirited Away, closing out the year in October, feels right for the 25th anniversary. Tickets are on sale May 15. Plan accordingly because the Saturday-dubbed screenings tend to go fast. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The 130oz bucket is sculpted as Shao Kahn’s helmet with brushed metal horns, a skeletal faceplate, and battle-worn detailing. The helmet separates from the popcorn chamber below, making it a functional collectible that works as a display piece after the film. This version includes a black Mortal Kombat II tub inside the helmet rather than using the tin itself as the popcorn vessel, which is a notable difference from how the Regal version of the Shao Kahn container is configured. The [Mortal Kombat II 20oz Shinnok Amulet Tumbler](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/20oz-dwc-with-molded-lid?pr_prod_strat=collection_fallback&pr_rec_id=01cc2b015&pr_rec_pid=10500223238438&pr_ref_pid=10500231659814&pr_seq=uniform) is priced at $14.99. The 20oz double-wall insulated tumbler features the Mortal Kombat dragon emblem in brushed silver on a green background. The molded lid is designed to resemble Shinnok’s amulet with a sculpted green gemstone centerpiece. It includes a removable lid and straw. Marcus is also offering the [Mortal Kombat II 46″x60″ Plush Blanket](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/mortal-kombat-ii-46x60-plush-blanket?pr_prod_strat=collection_fallback&pr_rec_id=1414e4734&pr_rec_pid=10500232413478&pr_ref_pid=10500223238438&pr_seq=uniform) for $19.99. The plush microfleece blanket features the Mortal Kombat II dragon logo in teal and silver on a black background. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MK2BUCKET_HERO-900x900.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MK2_IVMBLANKET_HERO_1a2d94fb-0bcd-4a6c-b7db-4fd41ee7a978-900x900.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MK2DWC_HERO_ffebcd54-95be-4631-a11b-dc3008ada875-900x900.webp)Online availability from Marcus is a genuine convenience win for collectors who are not near a Marcus location but want their version of the Shao Kahn bucket. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The event marks the 50th anniversary of the original *Star Wars* film, released in May 1977, making this one of the biggest milestone conventions in the franchise’s history. Tickets go on sale May 6th, 2026! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Star-Wars-Celebration-LA-2027-Reveals-New-Key-Art-and-Ticket-Sale-Date-1600x900.jpg)The newly revealed poster for Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027 is a direct love letter to the original 1977 film. The artwork draws heavily from the classic Tom Jung promotional art, placing Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, R2-D2, and C-3PO front and center against a stylized backdrop of Los Angeles landmarks, including a playful nod to the Hollywood sign. Darth Vader, the Death Star, and a squadron of TIE fighters loom above while X-wings stand ready to engage. It is bold, nostalgic, and exactly what the [50th anniversary of Star Wars](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/05/star-wars-a-new-hope-blasts-back-to-theaters-february-2027-for-50th-anniversary/ "Star Wars: A New Hope Blasts Back to Theaters February 2027 for 50th Anniversary") deserves. ## Ticket Sale Date Tickets for Star Wars Celebration LA 2027 go on sale Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Preferred hotel packages will also be available at that time. If you are planning to attend, this is your window to get ahead of what will almost certainly be high demand for an anniversary event of this scale. Keep an eye on [StarWarsCelebration.com](https://www.starwarscelebration.com) and StarWars.com for announcements on merchandise exclusives and special guests in the weeks ahead. Fantasy Land News will keep you updated as more details are confirmed. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Star Wars **Tags:** Star Wars Celebration LA 2027 Reveals New Key Art and Ticket Sale Date --- ### [First Trailer for 'Masters of the Universe' in Theaters June 5](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/22/first-trailer-for-masters-of-the-universe-in-theaters-june-5/) **Published:** January 22, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** First Trailer for ‘Masters of the Universe’ in Theaters June 5. The live-action film adaptation of the classic 1980s toy brand stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam/He-Man. In *Masters of the Universe*, director Travis Knight (Bumblebee) brings the legendary franchise back to the big screen in this epic live-action adventure. The live-action feature film from **Amazon MGM Studios**, and Mattel Studios, based on the iconic franchise, will be released theatrically in the United States on June 5. Mattel Releases Life-Size [Masters of the Universe Havoc Staff](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/masters-of-the-universe-havoc-staff-mattel/) With Lights and Smoke ![First Trailer for 'Masters of the Universe' in Theaters June 5](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/trailer-for-the-Masters-of-the-Universe.jpg)Watch the trailer for the movie below, featuring Nicholas Galitzine (*The Idea of You*) as Prince Adam/He-Man, Jared Leto (*Morbius*) as Skeletor, and Idris Elba (*Heads of State*) as Duncan/Man-At-Arms. After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man—the most powerful man in the universe. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-22-092607.png) *Masters of the Universe* features an impressive cast, including: - Nicholas Galitzine (*Red, White & Royal Blue*) as Prince Adam/He-Man - Jared Leto (*Suicide Squad*) as Skeletor - Idris Elba (*Heads of State*) as Duncan/Man-At-Arms - Camila Mendes (*Upgraded*) as Teela - Kristen Wiig (*Bridesmaids*) as the voice of “Roboto” - Alison Brie (*Somebody I Used to Know*) as Evil-Lyn - James Purefoy (*Solomon Kane*) as King Randor - Morena Baccarin (*Greenland*) as Sorceress - Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson (*Alpha*) as Malcolm/Fisto - Charlotte Riley (*Entity*) as Queen Marlena The film is directed by Travis Knight with a screenplay by Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, and Dave Callaham. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-22-092354.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-22-092354.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-22-092257.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-22-092257.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-22-092111.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-22-092111.png)Before you go see *Masters of the Universe* in theaters, there are thousands of series, [movies](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/amazon-original-movies), documentaries, and more to watch on [Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/what-you-need-to-know-about-prime-video). That includes other iterations of *Masters of the Universe* like the original [1987 live-action film](https://www.amazon.com/Masters-Universe-Dolph-Lundgren/dp/B07T8RSRJ3/ref=sr_1_3?crid=32FHTKYNTH37P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iKb6UVdArNSUpFPedu58ugAENuuZMsiESL35Y6_LD5xjeffyyznnQkgJQeIbOaqDpEKBL6A59YA6PqkuXH3fZk0rPGplSx_rkLciD2SZ8KB1i_FrYdXVubXkM5Y8N7RTpR_kQJGr2TnFaxMfZ2YkxqGC1ixvQw_Q2Q-FTC0vjIiKrsmHDFPdZHu7TvR6z5aP48srqtCAMUp4Jl6-bk3JtXSzIPphX_6F-GAFEaLO4Ms4Jv_3ij5tImdxVky66VUzto65qNYUwrAOZD8iE1mWKqlVetrP9MTAfUv4on1JMg8.06RgWtuxPK0Qzni-wzgLgqNYFgHeG-vdRDLLvoh2v_8&dib_tag=se&keywords=masters+of+the+universe&qid=1769030586&sprefix=masters+of+the+un%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-3) starring Dolph Lundgren, the 2016 animated movie [*Masters of the Universe: the Curse of the Three Terrors*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B01K0ZSGPA/ref=atv_sr_fle_c_sr62ef6f_4_1_4?sr=1-4&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&pageTypeId=B01K1035XC&qid=1769030835025), and the first two seasons of [*He-Man and the Masters of the Universe*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07TKZYJ1F/ref=atv_dp_amz_c_TS8274d9_1_1?jic=16%7CCgNhbGwSA2FsbA%3D%3D) cartoon series from the 1980s and early [2000s](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0BZR2F26N/ref=atv_sr_fle_c_sr62ef6f_2_1_2?sr=1-2&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&pageTypeId=B0BZQZMDGB&qid=1769030714250). https://www.instagram.com/p/DT0MyVcjvtd Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=First%20Trailer%20for%20%27Masters%20of%20the%20Universe%27%20in%20Theaters%20June%205&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=First%20Trailer%20for%20%27Masters%20of%20the%20Universe%27%20in%20Theaters%20June%205 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Merchandise, Movies **Tags:** First Trailer for 'Masters of the Universe' in Theaters June 5 --- ### [Mattel Releases Life-Size Masters of the Universe Havoc Staff With Lights and Smoke](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/masters-of-the-universe-havoc-staff-mattel/) **Published:** April 16, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Masters of the Universe fans have been waiting for something like this. Mattel has officially released the Masters of the Universe Chronicles Havoc Staff, a life-size collectible role-play item inspired by the upcoming live-action film arriving in theaters on June 5, 2026. Standing over five feet tall and loaded with lights, sounds, and real smoke effects, this is one of the most ambitious Masters of the Universe collectibles Mattel has ever produced, and it is available right now for pre-order.** [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mattel-Releases-Life-Size-Masters-of-the-Universe-Havoc-Staff-With-Lights-and-Smoke-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mattel-Releases-Life-Size-Masters-of-the-Universe-Havoc-Staff-With-Lights-and-Smoke-2.jpg)FLN has been tracking the Masters of the Universe film rollout since the [first trailer dropped in January](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/22/first-trailer-for-masters-of-the-universe-in-theaters-june-5/), and the merchandise push is clearly accelerating as the June 5 release approaches. We also covered the [Masters of the Universe Cinemark popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/masters-of-the-universe-cinemark-popcorn-bucket-he-man-2026/) arriving at theaters ahead of the film. ## What Is the Masters of the Universe Chronicles Havoc Staff? The [Masters of the Universe Chronicles Havoc Staff](https://creations.mattel.com/products/life-size-masters-of-the-universe-chronicles-havoc-staff-jmg61) is a movie-accurate, full-scale replica of Skeletor’s signature weapon as it appears in the 2026 film. The staff stands 68.25 inches tall (that is 173.36 cm) with a ram’s head and cervical spine at the top measuring 15.44 inches wide and 7.92 inches deep. It ships as five pieces that can be easily disassembled and reassembled for storage and transport. The SRP is $189.99 and it is available for pre-order now at [MattelCreations.com](https://creations.mattel.com/products/life-size-masters-of-the-universe-chronicles-havoc-staff-jmg61) and Amazon.com. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mattel-Releases-Life-Size-Masters-of-the-Universe-Havoc-Staff-With-Lights-and-Smoke-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mattel-Releases-Life-Size-Masters-of-the-Universe-Havoc-Staff-With-Lights-and-Smoke.jpg)## Lights, Sounds, and Actual Smoke This is not a prop piece that just sits on a shelf. The Havoc Staff runs on a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery charged via USB-C and operates in two distinct modes. In Active Mode, a button triggers light effects and sound effects pulled directly from the film. Striking the bottom of the staff against the ground activates a separate set of lights and sounds. The staff also produces real smoke from a refillable fog fluid reservoir — smoke solution is included, and additional non-toxic water-based fog fluid can be purchased separately at hobby stores. Sentry Mode is where things get genuinely interesting. Infrared sensors positioned beneath the ram’s eyes detect movement within six inches (15 cm) and automatically activate the staff’s lights, sounds, and smoke without any button press. Set it up on display and it will respond to anyone who gets close. That is a level of interactivity you do not usually see in a collectible at this price point. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mattel-Releases-Life-Size-Masters-of-the-Universe-Havoc-Staff-With-Lights-and-Smoke-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mattel-Releases-Life-Size-Masters-of-the-Universe-Havoc-Staff-With-Lights-and-Smoke-1.jpg)## Brook Lopez Brought It to the NBA Tunnel To mark the launch, Mattel tapped LA Clippers center Brook Lopez — a well-known Masters of the Universe fan — to carry the full-size Havoc Staff into the tunnel ahead of the Clippers vs. Warriors game on Sunday night. Lopez is not the first athlete to lean into his fandom publicly, but walking into an NBA arena carrying a five-foot weapon that produces smoke and glows is a statement regardless of context. High-resolution images and video from the moment have been released by Mattel. The stunt is a smart play. It connects the film’s marketing to a live, real-world moment with genuine fan energy behind it rather than a staged promotional event. Lopez’s enthusiasm for MOTU is the kind of authentic crossover that generates coverage well beyond the collectibles and film press. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/P1029706-600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/P1029706-scaled.jpg)The Havoc Staff sits at $189.99, which is a real number for a piece that is five-and-a-half feet tall, rechargeable, and has a motion-sensor sentry system built into it. If you are a MOTU collector or just want the most dramatic display piece in any room you own, this is the one Mattel built for you. The movie-accurate design means it will only get more interesting to own once the film is out and you can see the staff in action on screen. Pre-orders are live now at [MattelCreations.com](https://creations.mattel.com/products/life-size-masters-of-the-universe-chronicles-havoc-staff-jmg61) and Amazon.com. Stay with [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com) for continuing coverage of Masters of the Universe collectibles and the film’s theatrical release. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Wondrous is a YA sequel to Disney’s 1951 animated classic. The story picks up years after Alice’s first visit, finding her as a young woman with limited options in 19th-century London. She returns to Wonderland for good, hoping the world she loves can give her the freedom she cannot find at home. Her plan: open a traveling magical tea shop. Things get complicated fast. Alice encounters another real-world teenager who claims to be the original and “true” Alice. Before long, the Queen of Hearts’ card soldiers capture both girls and deliver them to the castle, where a deeper truth emerges. Dozens of other “Alices” have been arriving in Wonderland for years, all of them summoned by the White Rabbit based on an old prophecy that one blue-dressed Alice is destined to save the realm from terrible peril. ## The Stakes That peril has arrived. Three mock dragons have invaded Wonderland from another realm entirely, slipping through the doors in Doorknob’s hallway. The Queen decrees that whichever Alice can stop the dragons will be crowned “The Alice” and secure her place in Wonderland forever. All the others will be exiled, never permitted to return. Armed with only her enchanted tea set, Alice sets out on a quest to prove she belongs. Along the way she forms a reluctant alliance with a mysterious boy connected to the fearful jabberwocks of Wonderland legend. The central question the book asks is a good one: is Alice truly the Alice in Wonderland, or is she a footnote in someone else’s story? ![Disney's Alice in Wonderland Is Getting a Young Adult Sequel "Wonderous" by Heather Fawcett](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMAGE-1.jpg)## Familiar Faces and a Darker Tone Fawcett has confirmed that classic characters from the original film all appear in the book, including the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the White Rabbit. She describes the novel as “slightly darker yet thoroughly cozy,” a combination that should appeal to readers who grew up with the 1951 film and are ready for a more grown-up take on the world it built. “Alice in Wonderland was one of my favorite stories as a child,” Fawcett said in the [D23](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) reveal, “so I was thrilled to be able to write about all my favorite characters from the original story.” ## About the Author Heather Fawcett is the author of the Emily Wilde series, which has earned a passionate adult fantasy readership, along with several books for children and young adults, including Ember and the Ice Dragons, The Grace of Wild Things, and the series Even the Darkest Stars. She holds a master’s degree in English literature and a bachelor’s in archaeology and lives on Vancouver Island. ## How to Pre-Order Wondrous is available for pre-order now through [Penguin Random House](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/799391/wondrous-by-heather-fawcett/) and major retailers, including Amazon and Target. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The attraction officially opens May 26 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the lineup of tracks is bigger than we expected.** ![Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opens May 26 and the Full Set List Is Here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-Starring-The-Muppets-Opens-May-26-and-the-Full-Set-List-Is-Here-1600x900.jpg)## The Opening Date Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens May 26 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney also confirmed that preview opportunities for cast members, eligible Disney Vacation Club Members, and Annual Passholders will be available ahead of opening day. ## The Full Set List Yesterday we attended the First Listen Experience at the House of Blues and heard two tracks firsthand. Today, Disney revealed the complete set list, and it is stacked. Here is every song confirmed for the attraction: Here’s what’s on the set list: - ***Song 2*** – The Electric Mayhem - ***Born To Be Wild*** – The Electric Mayhem ft. Camilla the Chicken - ***Love Rollercoaster*** – The Electric Mayhem ft. Jennifer Hudson & Questlove - ***Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)*** – The Electric Mayhem ft. Def Leppard - ***Walking on Sunshine*** – The Electric Mayhem ft. Kelly Clarkson Disney also teased that bonus tracks are in the works, so the set list may not be finished yet. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1776343026350-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1776343026350.jpg)## New Details You Need to Know The attraction will feature the first-ever Audio-Animatronic figure of Scooter, joining a full team of penguin audio engineers inside G-Force Records. The ride vehicle has an official name: the Lengthy Immediate Motion Object, or L.I.M.O., which boards in the alleyway behind Studio C. The queue and merch shop will also feature celebrity cameo appearances from Awkwafina, Danny Trejo, Darren Criss, John Stamos, Neil Patrick Harris, Travis Barker, Yvette Nicole Brown, Wayne Brady, and Weird Al Yankovic. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/RnR_Fozzie_Al-Yankovic-scaled-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/RnR_Fozzie_Al-Yankovic-scaled-1-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Neil-Patrick-Harris-with-Gonzo-and-The-Muppets-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Neil-Patrick-Harris-with-Gonzo-and-The-Muppets.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/John-Stamos-and-The-Muppets-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/John-Stamos-and-The-Muppets.jpg)We were on the ground yesterday for the First Listen and have full details on what the music sounds like and what the event experience was like. Read our full coverage at [Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets First Listen: Everything We Heard](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/rock-n-roller-coaster-muppets-first-listen-electric-mayhem/). We will have everything as it comes. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Here is everything we heard, saw, and felt.** ![We Heard the New Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Soundtrack and Here Is What You Need to Know](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/rock-n-roller-coaster-muppets-first-listen-electric-mayhem-1600x900.jpg)## The First Listen Experience at House of Blues When we walked into the House of Blues in Disney Springs, the transformation was immediate. Disney had filled the space with props and backdrops themed to each member of The Electric Mayhem, with a dedicated listening station for each character and instrument. Invited guests moved through at their own pace during their assigned time slot, pressing play as many times as they wanted. It was a genuinely fun way to preview the music, and it gave guests the time to really hear the music. The ticket itself was a collector’s item right from the start. If you look closely at the design, you will notice a built-in easter egg: the numbers 4, 16, and 26. That is today’s date. That is not a coincidence. Disney is pointing directly at April 16, 2026, as the day we will get the full opening date announcement and the complete [Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/21/rock-on-with-the-electric-mayhem-at-hollywood-studios-for-rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets/ "Rock On! With The Electric Mayhem at Hollywood Studios for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets") tracklist. We are watching, and we will have everything here at Fantasy Land News the moment it drops. ![The First Listen Experience Rock Roller Coaster Muppets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rock-Roller-Starring-The-Muppets-Listenign-1600x718.jpg)## The Story Behind Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets The new attraction story is pure Muppets from start to finish. The Electric Mayhem is headlining their biggest Hollywood concert ever, and every seat is sold out. The only problem is that the band is nowhere to be found. The action begins across town at G-Force Records, a legendary Hollywood recording studio that has recently come under new management: The Muppets. Scooter’s uncle, real estate tycoon and owner of the Muppet Theatre, J.P. Grosse, helped the crew land the space. The studio has been fully transformed in true Muppet fashion into the perfect place to make music together, and that is exactly what The Electric Mayhem is doing when guests arrive. They are locked into rehearsing Can You Picture That and are not exactly in a hurry to leave. Scooter is doing his best to move things along. Guests will see whether that works. Special guests featured alongside The Electric Mayhem include Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog, and The Great Gonzo. The full band is back: Dr. Teeth, Sergeant Floyd Pepper, Zoot, Lips, Janice, and Animal. ![SGT. Floyd Pepper The Muppets Banner](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260415_111105-507x900.jpg)![Lips The Muppets Banner](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260415_110930-507x900.jpg)![Animal The Muppets Banner](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260415_111019-507x900.jpg)![Dr Teeth The Muppets Banner](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260415_113536-507x900.jpg)![Janice The Muppets Banner](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260415_113622-507x900.jpg)![Zoot The Muppets Banner](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260415_113643-507x900.jpg)## The Guitar and Courtyard Get a Muppet Makeover ![The Muppet Car Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260414_090812-1600x900.jpg)The iconic oversized guitar outside the attraction is getting a new look. A vibrant, psychedelic design will cover the bottom of the guitar, inspired by a classic Muppet car paint job. The piano motif at the base of the guitar will also be updated with a golden key as a specific nod to Dr. Teeth. It is a small detail that will mean a lot to longtime Muppets fans. ## The Two Songs We Heard ![The Muppets Songs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-Starring-The-Muppets-Songs-1600x900.jpg)Disney has confirmed two tracks that will be part of the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets experience, and both were available at the First Listen event. The first is [Song 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/13/rock-n-roller-coaster-muppets-song-2-blur-setlist-2026/ "Woo-Hoo: The First Song on the Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Setlist Has Been Revealed"), the Blur track that has become a staple of every cover band on the planet. Hearing Dr. Teeth and Animal doing the “Woo-hoo” in the chorus is exactly as fun as it sounds. It fits the energy of a high-speed coaster perfectly and will absolutely get guests hyped at launch. The second is Born to Be Wild, the Steppenwolf classic, which is listed as featuring Camilla the Chicken. This is where we want to be honest with you. The song is fun, and the concept is hilarious, but at the listening event, we had a hard time clearly picking out Camilla’s contribution in the mix. We were told she is definitely present in the chorus. We trust that. We just want more Camilla. Disney already uses Born to Be Wild on Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout at Disneyland, which we could not help but notice. It is not a bad song choice by any stretch, but it just is not the most surprising one. There are a lot of rock classics The Electric Mayhem could claim as their own, and we are curious to hear what the rest of the set list looks like. Here’s what’s on the set list: - ***Song 2*** – The Electric Mayhem - ***Born To Be Wild*** – The Electric Mayhem ft. Camilla the Chicken - ***Love Rollercoaster*** – The Electric Mayhem ft. Jennifer Hudson & Questlove - ***Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)*** – The Electric Mayhem ft. Def Leppard - ***Walking on Sunshine*** – The Electric Mayhem ft. Kelly Clarkson ## The Exit Experience: A New Filmed Segment ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/669942026_1382144717275680_6144457151192186312_n-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/670540752_1382144807275671_1878469132440894984_n-1600x900.jpg)After guests exit the coaster, the experience does not end there. Disney announced that the ride will include a tribute to what Aerosmith had been doing at the original attraction, showing the band performing live. For Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, that means a behind-the-scenes look at The Electric Mayhem performing Can You Picture That at their sold-out show. Based on how this was described to us, this appears to be a newly filmed segment created specifically for the attraction. If Disney went to the effort of filming The Muppets performing for this exit experience, that is a meaningful commitment to the property and a strong sign of how seriously they are treating this transformation. ## What This Means for Re-Rideability Here is the thing that gets us most excited about the long game for this attraction. One of the biggest reasons Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT has remained one of the most popular rides at Walt Disney World since opening day is the music. Guests ride over and over trying to get their favorite song. They compare notes. They debate which one fits the ride best. That re-rideability built around a rotating set list is one of the most clever things Disney has done with a coaster in years. We believe Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is going to work the same way. We expect the final set list to include around six songs. Guests will have their favorites. Some will be team Song 2. Some will want Born to Be Wild. Others will be holding out hope for a Can You Picture That full version or a Muppet Show theme riff. People are going to ride this attraction again and again, chasing their song. That is exactly what a great Muppets attraction deserves. ## The Swag Was Outstanding Walking out of the First Listen Experience, guests were sent home with a collection of items that ranged from fun to genuinely special. Disney handed out a brand new The Muppets Animal plush that appears to have just hit shelves, an official attractions poster, and a pair of sunglasses. All good. But the item that stopped us in our tracks was the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster coaster. Yes, a drink coaster for a roller coaster. It is a replica of a vinyl record, and it is one of the best event swag items we have ever walked away with. Someone at Disney deserves a raise for that one. ![The Muppets Swag](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260415_113304-1600x900.jpg)## We Heard the New Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Soundtrack and Here Is What You Need to Know We love The Muppets. We will cover every update on this attraction from now until opening day and beyond. Today is a big one, and we will be here for it all. For more Hollywood Studios coverage, visit our [Hollywood Stu](https://fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/)[d](https://fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/)[ios hub](https://fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/). 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Published each spring, it draws tribute writers from the highest levels of government, business, entertainment, and culture. Landing on the list is a signal that someone is not just leading their industry — they are shaping it in ways the broader world has noticed. For Disney fans, seeing D’Amaro recognized here, just weeks into his tenure as CEO, carries real weight. It confirms that the people watching Disney from the outside see exactly what many of us who love the parks already knew. ## What Bob Iger Wrote About Josh D’Amaro The tribute was penned by Bob Iger, the former Disney CEO who led the company for nearly two decades across two stints and hand-picked D’Amaro as his successor. Iger wrote that he believes in the future of The Walt Disney Co. because he believes in Josh D’Amaro, citing D’Amaro’s deep appreciation for what Disney means to the world and his respect for fans as a defining strength. Iger called D’Amaro’s ability to connect with people one of his superpowers. He also specifically noted that D’Amaro understands creativity is the fuel that has always powered Disney, and expressed confidence that creators and creative processes will endure and thrive under his leadership. Coming from the man who presided over the acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox, that is not a casual endorsement. D’Amaro, 54, became the eighth CEO of The Walt Disney Company on March 18, 2026, at Disney’s annual shareholder meeting. He is a nearly three-decade Disney veteran who previously served as chairman of Disney Experiences, the company’s largest business segment, which generated $36 billion in annual revenue in fiscal year 2025. Before that role, he served as president of Walt Disney World Resort and president of Disneyland Resort. He joined Disney in 1998 after graduating from Georgetown University with a degree in business administration. He is widely regarded among Disney park fans as one of the most visible and people-focused leaders the company has produced in years, known for showing up on park floors, engaging directly with cast members, and speaking openly about the guest experience in a way that felt genuine rather than corporate. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/T100-2026-Web-Josh-D_Amaro.webp)D’Amaro steps into the CEO role at a pivotal moment. Disney has returned to the top of the global box office, its streaming business has reached consecutive quarters of profitability, and the company is in the middle of its most ambitious theme park expansion in history — including a new park and resort in Abu Dhabi. Iger’s tribute makes clear that the transition was not just a passing of keys but a deliberate choice to hand the company to someone who sees Disney the way its most devoted fans do: as something worth protecting, worth investing in, and worth getting right. D’Amaro’s presence on the Time 100 list, this early, suggests the broader world is paying attention to what happens next. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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There is also a new merch collection dropping at the same time, so if you are a passholder planning a summer visit, you will want to read every detail below before you go. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-World-Annual-Passholder-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)This is not a repurposed design or a seasonal leftover. The new V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days popcorn bucket was created specifically for Annual Passholders by designer and illustrator Ashley Taylor. The bucket artwork celebrates all four Walt Disney World theme parks and features a cast of fan-favorite Passholder magnet characters woven into the design. It is a bucket that actually earns its exclusivity. Pricing is expected to land around $14.50, which puts it well below most sculpted Disney park buckets and in line with standard popcorn cart pricing. ## Where to Buy It Starting May 1, 2026 ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FY26_WDWAP_VIP_Popcorn_Buzz1920x1080-16x9-1.avif)Disney is spreading this one across the entire resort, which is the right call. Starting May 1, 2026, the V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days bucket will be available at these five locations: Magic Kingdom Park City Hall Popcorn Cart, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Chakranadi, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Popcorn Cart located between The Hollywood Brown Derby and The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure, EPCOT Popcorn Cart in World Celebration near Creations Shop, and Disney Springs Mainstage Cart in the Marketplace between World of Disney and Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop. That last one is notable. The Disney Springs location means you can pick up this bucket without a park ticket at all, which opens it up to passholders who want the collectible without burning a park day. Watch the **My Disney Experience app** for the latest updates on V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days as the event gets closer. If you want to explore everything currently available at the parks by way of a popcorn bucket or sipper, our full guide covers every active bucket at Walt Disney World right now, including the latest Star Wars popcorn buckets at Hollywood Studios: [Disney Popcorn Buckets — Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/). You can also read our dedicated coverage of the [Star Wars popcorn buckets that came to Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/04/22/may-the-fourth-be-with-you-star-wars-popcorn-buckets-coming-to-walt-disney-world/) for May the Fourth. ## New V.I.PASSHOLDER Merch Collection ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FY26_WDWAP_VIP_Merch_Buzz1920x1080-16x9-1.avif)The new V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days merch collection. Image: Disney. Alongside the bucket, Disney is launching a full V.I.PASSHOLDER-branded merchandise collection this spring. The line is designed to wear your Annual Passholder status on your sleeve, quite literally, with pieces built for actual park days rather than shelf display. The collection includes an Adult Zip-Up Hoodie, Adult Tee, Loungefly Crossbody Bag, Adult Baseball Hat, and a Corkcicle Canteen. A Loungefly crossbody designed around Passholder identity is the standout item here. Passholders who carry a park bag already know how often a quality crossbody comes in handy, and Loungefly’s Disney collabs consistently deliver on wearability. ## When and Where to Shop the Merch The rollout is staggered across two windows. Starting May 1, 2026, the collection lands at Creations Shop in EPCOT. Then, starting the week of May 10, 2026, it expands to Emporium in Magic Kingdom, World of Disney in Disney Springs, and Discovery Trading Company in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Passholders can use their standard 20% merchandise discount on all items in this collection. If you are buying the Corkcicle canteen or the Loungefly bag, that discount makes a real difference. Plan accordingly and make your EPCOT visit first if you want first access. V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days is Disney’s way of giving Annual Passholders something tangible beyond park access. An exclusive popcorn bucket with original artwork from a named designer, a merch collection built around passholder identity, and a resort-wide retail footprint covering all four parks and Disney Springs means Disney is actually putting effort into this event. For passholders who feel the parks can sometimes treat them as background traffic rather than the loyal regulars they are, this kind of acknowledgment matters. The Ashley Taylor bucket design in particular, with its four-park celebration and magnet character cast, is the kind of piece that will show up in passholder collections for years. Keep checking the My Disney Experience app as May 1 approaches. Disney has a habit of adding locations and surprise details close to launch. For more on everything coming to Walt Disney World this summer, keep following [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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New episodes stream the following day on Hallmark+. If you have been away from Port Haven for a while, or if you want to catch up before the Landry family takes its last leap through time, here is everything you need to know.** ![Before the Pond Closes: Your Complete Guide to The Way Home Season 4](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Before-the-Pond-Closes_-Your-Complete-Guide-to-The-Way-Home-Season-4.jpg)## What Is *The Way Home*? *[The Way Home](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/new-trailer-drops-for-fourth-and-final-season-of-the-way-home/)* is a multi-generational family drama set in the fictional small town of Port Haven, Canada. At the center of the story are three generations of Landry women: matriarch Del (Andie MacDowell), her daughter Kat (Chyler Leigh), and Kat’s teenage daughter Alice (Sadie Laflamme-Snow). The twist that sets this show apart from anything else on Hallmark? A mysterious pond on the Landry family property that allows anyone who jumps into it to travel through time. Since Season 1, the show has used that supernatural premise to explore grief, family secrets, and the question of whether the past can ever truly be changed. It is the kind of show that earns its tears rather than manufactures them, and that is exactly why it built a devoted audience that extends well beyond Hallmark’s traditional fanbase. ## Where Did Season 3 Leave Off? Season 3 delivered some of the most emotional storytelling the series has produced. The biggest payoff came in the finale when Alice finally had a tearful, honest conversation with her grandfather, Colton, at the pond. He had pieced together the truth: Alice was his granddaughter from the future. The two shared a moment that wrecked viewers completely, with Colton accepting that the road he was on led to her, even knowing what lay ahead for him. Del made her first-ever jump into the pond, traveling back to 1975, where she witnessed her own wedding to a young Colton. It was the confirmation she needed that her memories of that love were real. Kat and Elliot finally cleared the air and are moving toward a real future together. Is a proposal on the horizon? The season’s most shocking twist came in the closing minutes. The mysterious baby who had been left beside the pond in the Season 3 premiere was revealed to be a young Elliot. His mother, who was a time traveler herself, left him there after jumping into the pond alongside an unidentified Landry. Elliot received a letter from his mother along with a ring that once belonged to Susanna Augustine, confirming that the pond’s reach into his own family history runs far deeper than anyone realized. Heading into Season 4, the Landrys have found closure on many of the questions that haunted them for three seasons. But the identity of the Landry who jumped with Elliot’s mother, the origins of Elliot’s connection to the pond, who really is KC Goodwin, and the full history of Port Haven remain wide open. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/twh1.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/twh2.webp)## What Is New in Season 4? Season 4 takes the Landrys further back in time than any previous season, all the way to 1925. As the show has moved from the 1990s to the late 1800s and then the mid 1970s across its run, the final chapter promises to uncover the earliest origins of Port Haven’s deepest mysteries. In the present timeline, Alice is preparing for high school graduation. Kat and Elliot are finally building toward a shared future. Del is adjusting to the reality of the Landry house becoming an empty nest once again. But as always in Port Haven, the past is never finished with the people who live there. The production has added several new faces for the 1925 storyline. Gabriel Hogan, known to Hallmark fans from ***[Hannah Swensen Mysteries](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/double-the-mystery-for-hannah-swensen-fans/ "Double the Mystery for Hannah Swensen Fans")***, joins as Grayson Goodwin. Bianca Melchior, who appeared in *Wicked*, takes on the role of a young Fern Landry. Dan Jeannotte, a familiar face from *Good Witch* and recently ***[A Royal Setting](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/29/jen-lilley-sparkles-in-return-to-hallmark-channels-a-royal-setting-review/ "Jen Lilley Sparkles In Return To Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Royal Setting’ – Review")***, returns to the Hallmark family as Cliff Kane, Port Haven’s Temperance Inspector. Several fan-favorite characters are also returning to reprise their roles across timelines: Julia Tomasone as young Del Landry, Devin Cecchetto as young Evelyn Goodwin, Jordan Doww as young Colton Landry, and Spencer MacPherson as adult Jacob Landry. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/thewayhome.webp)## Why Is Season 4 the Final Season? Hallmark announced in February 2026 that [Season 4 would be the last for *The Way Home*](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/12/the-pond-is-closing-hallmark-announces-the-way-home-will-end-with-season-4/). The network and showrunners Heather Conkie and Alexandra Clarke made clear that this was always the plan, describing Season 4 as the conclusion the show was building toward all along. The creative team had this ending in the works since Season 1, and they have the full season to bring it home on their own terms. That is a rarity in television, and it is worth appreciating. The show helped redefine what Hallmark could be. By blending genuine sci-fi mythology with emotional family storytelling, it brought in viewers who would never have considered the network otherwise. Whatever the final episode holds, it earned its ending. ## Holly’s take on *The Way Home* *The Way Home* is the reason I watch Hallmark Channel. Before the first season premiered in January of 2023, I was a Countdown to Christmas-only person. I never watched outside of Christmas movies. The ads for *The Way Home* intrigued me enough to give it a try. I have been hooked since then. I watch everything Hallmark Channel has to offer. The mother-daughter relationships throughout have captivated me as a mother to a daughter. I’ve always been a time-travel trope person. I liked that *The Way Home* explored themes that weren’t specifically romcom tropes. *The* *Way Home* is also a little spicier than Hallmark usually is, and that is refreshing. I’m sad to see it end, but I’m glad I went on the journey. ## How to Watch *The Way Home* Season 4 Season 4 of *The Way Home* premieres Sunday, [April 19, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channe](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/the-way-home)l. New episodes stream the following day on Hallmark+. If you need to catch up on Seasons 1 through 3, all previous seasons are available on Hallmark+. For more Hallmark Channel coverage, visit our [Hallmark Channel Guide at Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). 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Here is everything you need to know before the final season begins., April 19, The Way Home Season 4 Final Season, The Way Home Season 4 premieres Sunday --- ### [Disney Lorcana Wilds Unknown Set Arrives May 2026 With Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and the Incredibles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/disney-lorcana-wilds-unknown-set-release-date-pixar-characters/) **Published:** April 14, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney Lorcana’s next trading card game set, Wilds Unknown, is officially coming on May 15, 2026, and for the first time ever, glimmers of Pixar’s Toy Story, Brave, and The Incredibles characters are joining the game.** Ravensburger announced the twelfth set on April 14, 2026, confirming that Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Merida, and the Parr family will make their Disney Lorcana TCG debut in this expansion. If you have been following along with [the game’s recent story arc](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/20/disney-lorcana-next-set-winterspell-adds-darkwing-duck-and-a-new-elsa-story/), Wilds Unknown picks up directly after the thawing of the Winterspell, scattering glimmers across dangerous new territories with names like the Wilderknot, the Great Empty Sea, and Torchlight Peaks. ![Disney Lorcana Wilds Unknown Set Arrives May 2026 With Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and the Incredibles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Lorcana-Wilds-Unknown-Set-Arrives-May-2026-With-Buzz-Lightyear-Woody-and-the-Incredibles-1600x900.png)## What Is Wilds Unknown? Wilds Unknown is the twelfth set in the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game published by [Ravensburger](https://tracking.us.nylas.com/l/d0f54448d00d4bd7a796a6ac5e45c9b8/0/078cd12504da6d7cf78a2f156bc7432d596a264b8dbba87f30d51f6e580dd0e1?cache_buster=1776196162). The set’s story centers on characters being cast to far-off, uncharted areas of the Lorcana realm following the events of the previous expansion. Players will navigate those new locations while building decks around freshly introduced characters from three Pixar films that have never appeared in the game before: Toy Story, Brave, and The Incredibles. Prereleases for Wilds Unknown begin on May 8, 2026, at local game stores and select Disney Parks and Disney stores. The set will be available everywhere starting May 15, 2026. Preorders are open now at online retailers. ## New Pixar Characters and Iconic Cards The biggest story with Wilds Unknown is the arrival of Pixar characters for the first time. Ravensburger confirmed it worked closely with product designers at Pixar Animation Studios to bring the characters to life within Lorcana’s world, incorporating narrative, design, and new original artwork for each card. A behind-the-scenes Making a Card documentary is available on YouTube that walks through part of the development process for Buzz Lightyear’s card, specifically. As with previous sets, Wilds Unknown features the game’s rarest full-art cards in two tiers. The Enchanted cards in this set use an Art Nouveau-inspired art style Ravensburger is calling Lore Nouveau, designed to capture the feeling of venturing into unknown territory. The even rarer Iconic cards take that style further with additional foil treatments. The two Iconic cards confirmed for Wilds Unknown are Merida – Formidable Archer and Buzz Lightyear – Jungle Ranger. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/en_i8loymiu73.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/en_mijath0zey.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/en_6brvszuy7f.png)## What Comes With the Wilds Unknown Prerelease Box Starting May 8, [local game stores](https://tcg.ravensburgerplay.com/) will carry an exclusive Wilds Unknown Prerelease Box. Each box contains six booster packs, one of six possible random promo cards, and additional goodies themed around the set’s story. Ravensburger is directing fans to sign up through the RPH to secure their spot at a prerelease event. These boxes will only be available at local game stores and will not be sold through mass retail channels. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kjsst2jxtf-1600x900.png)## What’s Coming After Wilds Unknown [Ravensburger](https://tracking.us.nylas.com/l/d0f54448d00d4bd7a796a6ac5e45c9b8/0/078cd12504da6d7cf78a2f156bc7432d596a264b8dbba87f30d51f6e580dd0e1?cache_buster=1776196162) also revealed the next several stops on the 2026 and early 2027 roadmap. The summer set is called Attack of the Vine! and features Monsters, Inc. characters, including Boo, Mike Wazowski, and Sulley, making their first Lorcana appearances. Attack of the Vine! prereleases at game stores on July 17, 2026, with wide release on July 24. This fall, the story arc concludes with a cooperative product called Illumineer’s Quest: The Great Hunny Rescue. Like previous Illumineer’s Quest releases, this is an all-in-one package with curated decks designed to work together against a villain threat, this time the vine from Attack of the Vine!. It features four difficulty levels for replayability and releases in October 2026 with an MSRP of $59.99. More details will be shared at Gen Con 2026. The Q4 2026 set heads to a fantastical metropolis called Hyperia City and features characters from Pixar’s Coco. And in early 2027, Ravensburger teased a quest-themed set with the phrase “quests of yore are in store for more lore.” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/p4zhrsvcrj_-en-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/svvuwbf6ph_en-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/6zfjuhqt38_en-1600x900.png)## Our Take on Wilds Unknown This is the announcement Lorcana fans have been waiting for. Getting Pixar’s Toy Story into the game feels overdue, and the fact that Ravensburger worked directly with Pixar Animation Studios on the designs rather than just licensing existing art matters. These cards were actually built with the IP team involved, and that usually shows in the final product. The Lore Nouveau art direction sounds genuinely interesting, too. Art Nouveau and Disney have a natural visual chemistry, and if Ravensburger executes it well, the Enchanted and Iconic cards from this set could be among the best-looking in the game’s history. Merida as a Formidable Archer Iconic makes complete sense, and Buzz in a Jungle Ranger configuration is a fun, creative choice that fits the set’s theme. We are paying close attention to how the Pixar characters get balanced into existing deck strategies, and we will have more coverage as card previews roll out. For now, May 15 is circled on the calendar. Stay with [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com) for all Disney Lorcana Wilds Unknown card previews and coverage as they arrive. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The app was developed with The Boxoffice Company and is live now across Regal’s 5,386 screens nationwide. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Regal-Launches-a-ChatGPT-App-That-Lets-You-Search-Showtimes-and-Buy-Movie-Tickets-Through-AI-1600x900.jpg)## How It Works Moviegoers can open ChatGPT and ask questions like “@Regal, what’s playing this weekend?” or “@Regal, what are the showtimes for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie today?” The app returns movie information, including poster, ratings, running time, and premium format availability, alongside showtimes. Clicking on a showtime redirects the user to the Regal website to complete their ticket purchase. The goal is to shorten the path from movie discovery to ticket purchase. Instead of opening a separate app or website to find what is playing, moviegoers who are already using ChatGPT can search, find, and buy in the same conversation. ## What Regal and Its Partners Said “[Regal](https://www.regmovies.com/) is excited to partner with The Boxoffice Company to introduce the first movie ticketing app on ChatGPT, the world’s most popular and widely used AI chatbot, to improve the moviegoer journey,” said Kelly Dowdy, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Regal Cineworld. “Modern moviegoers are typically early adopters of novel technology, so we are consistently innovating and enhancing our digital services, theatres, premium formats, and moviegoer conveniences to create extraordinary experiences for our guests on every visit.” The Boxoffice Company President and CEO, Stan Ruszkowski, said the app is the most significant move the company has made in its mission to simplify the customer journey. “Regal Cineworld has always been an industry leader in innovative technology, and together we’ve built the first experience that allows Regal to turn AI conversations into movie tickets.” Marine Suttle, Managing Director of The Boxoffice Company, described the app as a conversion commerce tool built on real-time showtime data. “Our goal is to transform a conversational interface into a conversion commerce tool. This is a logical extension of our Boost platform, ensuring that every AI-driven recommendation is backed by real-time, accurate data.” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/041426-Boxoffice-ChatGPT-App-1-576x900.png)## Why This Matters for Moviegoers ChatGPT now has over one billion monthly visits in the United States alone, making it one of the most used digital tools in the country. Putting Regal’s showtimes directly inside that interface puts the chain in front of moviegoers at the moment they are already searching for something to do — before they ever open a separate ticketing app. For a theater chain competing with streaming and with other chains for weekend attendance, being the first to meet audiences inside an AI chatbot is a genuine first-mover advantage. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Mickey Mouse’s iconic Sorcerer Hat is back, and this time it is topping the building that will become [The Magic of Disney Animation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/disneys-hollywood-studios-to-open-new-animation-experience-in-2026/ "Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Open New Animation Experience in 2026"), the new experience opening this summer as part of a sweeping transformation of the Animation Courtyard into The Walt Disney Studios lot.** ![Mickey's Sorcerer Hat Has Returned to Hollywood Studios After More Than 11 Years](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Sorcerers-Hat-Returns-to-Hollywood-Studios-1600x900.jpg)Walt Disney Imagineers installed the new Sorcerer’s Hat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios overnight, and guests arriving at park opening this morning were greeted by the sight of that unmistakable blue cone with the crescent moon and stars rising above the construction walls surrounding the former Animation Courtyard. We were standing there as the park opened and the moment hit immediately. The hat is hard to miss, and after more than a decade of its absence from the Hollywood Studios skyline, seeing it back is genuinely striking. Disney made the reveal official this morning on social media, posting a photo of Imagineers gathered in front of the new hat with the caption: “How about a little magic @MickeyMouse’s sorcerer hat has arrived at Hollywood Studios.” Disney also confirmed that the newly reimagined area opens to guests on May 26, 2026, with The Magic of Disney Animation experience to follow in late summer 2026. ![Mickey's Sorcerer Hat Has Returned to Hollywood Studios After More Than 11 Years](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hollywood-Studios-Sorcerers-Hat-1600x900.jpg)**Why This Moment Matters: The History of the Original Hat**? To understand why this return is such a big deal for Disney fans, you have to go back to 2001. The original Sorcerer’s Hat debuted on September 28, 2001, as the centerpiece of the 100 Years of Magic celebration, honoring what would have been Walt Disney’s 100th birthday. The 122-foot structure was built of steel and fiberglass and placed directly at the heart of Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Chinese Theatre, home of The Great Movie Ride. It quickly became the visual identity of the park, appearing on every map, billboard, and piece of merchandise, and becoming the go-to backdrop for family photos across generations of Walt Disney World visits. Its placement was also its most controversial quality. The hat sat directly in front of the Chinese Theatre, blocking the sight line that Imagineers had originally designed when they built the park. For years, fans debated whether the hat was a bold statement of Disney identity or a piece of merchandise-driven theming that never really fit. Disney announced in October 2014 that the hat would be removed, and deconstruction began on January 7, 2015. By February 25, 2015, the hat was completely gone from the park. From that day to this morning, the Sorcerer’s Hat was absent from Disney’s Hollywood Studios for exactly 11 years, 1 month, and 17 days. ## Where the New Hat Lives and What It Means ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-at-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-2025-1600x900.jpg)This version of the Sorcerer’s Hat is not returning to Hollywood Boulevard. It sits atop the entrance to The Magic of Disney Animation, the upcoming experience that will occupy the former Star Wars Launch Bay building in the Animation Courtyard area. The new facade and hat are designed to mirror the actual Roy E. Disney Animation Building at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, which has its own version of the Sorcerer’s Hat. That visual connection between the theme park experience and the real-world animation headquarters in California is central to the whole concept of this new land. We watched the hat from the construction walls this morning and got a clear look at both the hat itself and the signage below it, which already features The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure branding. The construction walls along the walkway are decorated with concept art showing what the full Walt Disney Studios courtyard area will look like, with the hat prominently featured as the anchor of the reimagined space. If the concept art is any indication, the finished area is going to be one of the most visually distinctive spaces at any Disney park. We recently covered the Disney animated character handprints and footprints installation happening nearby, which is also part of this courtyard transformation. You can read that story here: [Disney Animated Character Handprints and Footprints Are Coming to Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/disney-animated-character-handprints-footprints-hollywood-studios/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/672683155_1381249034031915_5318832435288334573_n-600x900.jpg)## What Opens and When The Walt Disney Studios outdoor courtyard area opens on May 26, 2026. That includes the reimagined grounds, the Studio Theater continuing to host The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure, and the soundstage hosting the new Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! show. The indoor Magic of Disney Animation experience, which will include character meets, and the Olaf Draws! animation class hosted by a new Audio-Animatronics figure, the Once Upon a Studio theater, an enchanted art gallery, and the Drawn to Wonderland playground for younger guests, opens in late summer 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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As construction crews put the finishing touches on the courtyard, Disney has begun revealing one of its most charming new details: a Disney animated character Walk of Fame, with iconic characters leaving their marks in cement in a direct nod to the celebrity handprint tradition that has been a part of Hollywood Studios since opening day in 1989. [![Disney Animated Character Walk of Fame Coming to Hollywood Studios' Walt Disney Studios Lot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Animated-Character-Handprints-and-Footprints-Are-Coming-to-Hollywood-Studios-Walt-Disney-Stu-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Animated-Character-Handprints-and-Footprints-Are-Coming-to-Hollywood-Studios-Walt-Disney-Stu.jpg)The list of confirmed characters is already enormous, and Disney says to expect many more before the area opens. ## Every Disney Animated Character Confirmed for the New Cement Prints Based on footage and images Disney has shared from construction, the following characters have already been immortalized in the new courtyard pavement. Each slab captures something visually specific to that character, much like the celebrity slabs at the Chinese Theater forecourt down Hollywood Boulevard. - **Oswald the Lucky Rabbit** — Walt Disney’s original creation before Mickey Mouse, Oswald contributes his three-fingered gloved handprints and large cartoon shoe footprints, with his name written directly in the cement. This one hits differently than any other slab on the list. Oswald is where it all began, and his presence at a land dedicated to the full history of Walt Disney Animation Studios is a genuine acknowledgment of the studio’s roots. - **Mufasa and Simba** — The Lion King father and son share a slab, with large and small paw prints pressed side by side and both names written in script. Coming just months after the release of Mufasa: The Lion King, the timing could not be better. - **Bean Bunny** — The sweet little Muppet gets his own cement moment, which is both surprising and completely delightful. Bean Bunny’s inclusion suggests that the Walt Disney Studios Lot character print program is casting a wide net across the full Disney family of characters. - **Cinderella** — Disney’s most iconic princess — leaves her mark on a slab that beautifully captures the character’s elegance. Given that Cinderella is celebrating a major anniversary milestone and remains one of the studio’s most beloved films, this is a well-earned spot in the courtyard. - **Ursula** — The sea witch from The Little Mermaid joins the courtyard, which is a wonderful contrast to the princess slabs nearby. Disney leaning into a villain here adds some theatrical variety to the walkway. - **Yen Sid** — The sorcerer from Fantasia, whose name is “Disney” spelled backward, contributes handprints and footprints accompanied by a celestial motif of stars and a crescent moon. Yen Sid presides over magic and is the symbol of Disney’s relationship with the imagination. His placement here is fitting in a way that goes beyond decoration. - **Moana** — The daughter of Motunui leaves her handprints and footprints in the cement, with her name written in a flowing script that matches the character’s adventurous spirit. With Moana 2 having been a massive success, her profile has never been higher. - **Maui** — The demigod from Moana gets his own slab alongside Moana’s, which makes sense given how central he is to both films. Expect his to be one of the more distinctive slabs in the whole courtyard. - **Hercules and Pegasus** — One of the most visually fun reveals in the whole batch, this slab features oversized handprints from Hercules alongside hoof prints from Pegasus, with lettering that echoes the stylized Greek font from the 1997 film. A cast member was photographed pointing at the slab during installation, practically glowing with excitement, and honestly the feeling is understandable. - **Winnie the Pooh and Piglet** — The Hundred Acre Wood duo share a cement slab together, with paw prints from Pooh and the much smaller footprints from Piglet right beside them. It is a genuinely sweet pairing that will be a crowd favorite. - **Stitch** — Experiment 626 leaves his mark in what promises to be one of the most chaotic and lovable slabs in the courtyard. Given Stitch’s enormous and still-growing global fandom, this one will be heavily photographed from day one. - **Little John** — The lovable bear from Robin Hood earns a spot in the courtyard, which is a lovely nod to one of Disney’s cult-classic animated films. Little John’s inclusion is a great sign that the character print program is not just going after the obvious heavy-hitters but is celebrating the full depth of the studio’s catalog. Disney has confirmed that far more character slabs are coming and that the full scope of the program has not yet been revealed. Based on the variety already on display, fans should expect characters from across every era of Disney Animation to be represented. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-14-071743.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-14-071743.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-14-071738.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-14-071738.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-14-071723.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-14-071723.png)## The Hollywood Tradition Behind the New Prints The idea builds directly on something Hollywood Studios has done since before the park even officially opened. When Disney-MGM Studios welcomed guests for the first time in May 1989, celebrities were invited to press their hands and feet into wet cement in the Chinese Theater forecourt, exactly as stars do at the real Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. That program gave the park an extraordinary collection of slabs from Jim Henson, Robin Williams, George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Dick Van Dyke, and many others. Jim Henson’s slab, dated 8/28/89 and featuring Kermit the Frog’s tiny green footprints alongside Henson’s own, remains one of the most beloved and visited spots in the entire park to this day. The original program also included a handful of animated characters. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Roger Rabbit all placed their prints in the Chinese Theater forecourt at opening. Now, as Hollywood Studios evolves into a park that celebrates the full legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios, the new Walt Disney Studios Lot courtyard character prints feel like the natural continuation of that tradition on a much grander scale. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20250203_101243-1600x900.jpg)## Where the New Prints Will Be and When to See Them The character cement prints will be located throughout the new Walt Disney Studios Lot courtyard, the outdoor space replacing Animation Courtyard, themed to the iconic Burbank animation campus. Disney’s official description of the courtyard hints at their presence, noting that guests exploring the studio grounds might see characters “digging in the grass” — a cheeky nod to what is being built into the pavement right now. The courtyard area is expected to open in mid-to-late April 2026 ahead of the May 26 debut of Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!, with The Magic of Disney Animation attraction following later in the summer. The full Walt Disney Studios Lot, including every outdoor element, is expected to be complete well before the end of Cool Kids’ Summer 2026. For everything opening at Hollywood Studios this summer, visit our [complete Hollywood Studios 2026 guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney's Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Disney Animated Character Walk of Fame Coming to Hollywood Studios' Walt Disney Studios Lot --- ### [Walt Disney World Honors Kevin Lansberry With a Main Street Window After 40 Years at Disney](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/13/kevin-lansberry-main-street-window-magic-kingdom-2026/) **Published:** April 13, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle honored former Executive Vice President and CFO of Disney Experiences Kevin Lansberry with a window on Main Street U.S.A. at [Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/magic-kingdom/)**, one of the highest and most meaningful honors the company bestows on its leaders. Lansberry recently retired after a 40-year career with The Walt Disney Company spanning finance and operations across Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and the broader Disney Parks global portfolio. ![Walt Disney World Honors Kevin Lansberry With a Main Street Window After 40 Years at Disney](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/A-40-Year-Disney-Career-Ends-With-a-Main-Street-U.S.A.-Window-at-Magic-Kingdom-1600x900.jpg)## What a Main Street Window Means The windows on the upper floors of Main Street U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom are modeled after a Victorian-era storytelling tradition each one reads like a fictional business directory listing, with a name, title, and tagline that reflect the real person’s contributions to Disney. The tradition dates back to the earliest days of the park and has been used to honor Walt Disney’s original team of Imagineers and company leaders. Receiving a window is considered one of the most lasting tributes Walt Disney World can offer. Lansberry’s window reads: **Main Street Trust and Loan, Kevin Lansberry, Director, Care, Compassion, Commitment**. A second panel below reads: **Investing in Making Dreams Come True.** The window is now permanently installed on Main Street U.S.A. for guests to find on their visits to Magic Kingdom. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1776090074537.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1776090074537.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1776090075666.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1776090075666.jpg)## Kevin Lansberry’s 40-Year Career at Disney Lansberry spent 40 years with The Walt Disney Company as a finance and operations leader, most recently serving as Executive Vice President and CFO of Disney Experiences in roles that touched nearly every corner of the Disney Parks and Resorts business. He held finance and operations roles at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, served as Vice President of Downtown Disney, led Transportation, Sports, and Golf Operations, and eventually served as Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, giving him firsthand experience running the park that is now home to Bluey’s Wild World. He later became Senior Vice President of Worldwide Travel Operations, overseeing global call centers and consumer direct sales across all parks and resorts. In 2013, he became Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Domestic Business, adding international businesses in 2015. He was named Executive Vice President and CFO of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in May 2017, with Consumer Products added to his portfolio in March 2018. He also served as interim CFO of The Walt Disney Company from July through December 2023 during a transition period for the company. Lansberry holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Ball State University and a Master of Business Administration from the Crummer School of Business at Rollins College. ## Jeff Vahle’s Tribute Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle shared the window dedication on LinkedIn and Instagram, writing: “We honored longtime Disney leader Kevin Lansberry with a window on Main Street U.S.A., one of our highest honors at Walt Disney World. Kevin recently retired after an incredible 40-year career spanning finance and operations. Over the years, I was fortunate to work closely with Kevin and learn from him. Care, compassion, and commitment perfectly describe the leadership legacy he leaves behind. Congratulations, and thank you, Kevin.” [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1776090076216.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1776090076216.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1776090074488.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1776090074488.jpg)## Our Take The Main Street window ceremony is one of those Magic Kingdom moments that most guests walk past without knowing the full story behind it. Every window on that street represents a real person who gave decades to building and running the parks guests love. Lansberry’s window landing right on Main Street U.S.A. with Cinderella Castle visible in the background, is exactly the kind of quiet, permanent recognition that makes this tradition meaningful. Next time you are walking up Main Street, look up. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The livestream begins at 5:30 p.m. ET with a full replay available after the event. The film opens in theaters May 1, 2026. Fantasy Land News has covered The Devil Wears Prada 2 from the first trailer through the full theater merchandise rollout. [Read our full Devil Wears Prada 2 coverage.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/01/the-first-look-at-the-devil-wears-prada-2-is-finally-here/) ![The Devil Wears Prada 2 World Premiere Is Being Livestreamed on Disney Plus and Hulu on April 20](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/devil-wears-prada-2-world-premiere-livestream-disney-plus-hulu-1600x900.jpg)## How to Watch the Devil Wears Prada 2 World Premiere Livestream The Devil Wears Prada 2 world premiere livestream is available to all Disney+ and Hulu subscribers at no additional cost. Open the Disney+ or Hulu app on April 20 at 5:30 p.m. ET to watch live. A full replay will be available on both platforms immediately following the event for subscribers who miss the live broadcast. The entire cast and filmmaking team are expected on the red carpet at Lincoln Center. Confirmed attendees include **Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Caleb Hearon, and Helen J. Shen**, alongside director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna. The livestream will cover celebrity arrivals, fashion moments, cast interviews, and special surprises. ## About The Devil Wears Prada 2 The Devil Wears Prada 2 reunites the original cast twenty years after the 2006 film. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci return as Miranda Priestly, Andy Sachs, Emily Charlton, and Nigel, back in the fashionable offices of Runway Magazine and the streets of New York City. David Frankel directs from a screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna. The film is produced by Wendy Finerman and executive produced by Michael Bederman, Karen Rosenfelt, and Aline Brosh McKenna. While you wait, the original [Devil Wears Prada is streaming now on both Disney+ and Hulu](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-35ee3632-230a-4e4b-8520-46063f9282a3). ![The Devil Wears Prada 2 World Premiere Is Being Livestreamed on Disney Plus and Hulu on April 20](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DWP2_OOH_SHELTER_STAIRCASE_GROUP_FIN-12_Simplified_Mech7-607x900.jpg)## Fantasy Land News Devil Wears Prada 2 Coverage Fantasy Land News has followed The Devil Wears Prada 2 from the first teaser through the full merchandise rollout at theater chains across the country. - [Teaser Trailer Released: Meryl, Anne, Emily, and Stanley Return for The Devil Wears Prada 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/12/teaser-trailer-released-meryl-anne-emily-and-stanley-return-for-the-devil-wears-prada-2-in-2026/) - [The First Look at The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is Finally Here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/01/the-first-look-at-the-devil-wears-prada-2-is-finally-here/) - [Cinemark Has Six Devil Wears Prada 2 Collectibles and the Diet Coke Cup Is the Most On-Brand Thing Ever](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/cinemark-has-six-devil-wears-prada-2-collectibles-and-the-diet-coke-cup-is-the-most-on-brand-thing-ever/) - [Devil Wears Prada 2 Marcus Theatres Collectibles Are Now Available Online](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/devil-wears-prada-2-marcus-theatres-collectibles-online-2026/) - [D23 Gold Members Can See The Devil Wears Prada 2 Opening Night in Orlando and Irvine](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/11/d23-gold-member-devil-wears-prada-2-screening-orlando/) ![D23 Gold Members Can See The Devil Wears Prada 2 Opening Night in Orlando and Irvine](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/D23-Gold-Members-Can-See-The-Devil-Wears-Prada-2-Opening-Night-in-Orlando-and-Irvine-1600x900.jpg)D23 Gold Members Can See The Devil Wears Prada 2 Opening Night in Orlando and Irvine## The Devil Wears Prada 2 World Premiere Is Being Livestreamed on Disney Plus and Hulu on April 20 For all movie theater collectibles news ahead of the May 1 opening, visit the [Fantasy Land News Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm) for more coverage as premiere week unfolds. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWy7wsIDmP0/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=The%20Devil%20Wears%20Prada%202%20World%20Premiere%20Is%20Being%20Livestreamed%20on%20Disney%20Plus%20and%20Hulu%20on%20April%2020&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=The%20Devil%20Wears%20Prada%202%20World%20Premiere%20Is%20Being%20Livestreamed%20on%20Disney%20Plus%20and%20Hulu%20on%20April%2020 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The iconic 1997 alternative rock anthem, known to most people as the “Woo-hoo!” song, will be one of the tracks guests hear as they blast through the rethemed attraction when it opens at [Disney’s Hollywood Studios in summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Parks-Is-Teasing-a-Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-Muppets-Opening-Date-1.jpg "Disney Parks Is Teasing a Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Muppets Opening Date"). A full setlist announcement is coming on April 16. *Updated on April 13, 2026.* Stay tuned as more songs are revealed. ![Woo-Hoo: The First Song on the Muppets Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Setlist Has Been Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Woo-Hoo_-The-First-Song-on-the-Muppets-Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-Setlist-Has-Been-Revealed-1600x900.jpg)## Song 2 by Blur, as Performed by the Electric Mayhem The choice of Song 2 is a genuinely inspired one. Few songs in rock history carry the same instant-recognition energy as that opening riff and the “Woo-hoo!” that follows it, and the Electric Mayhem covering it for a high-speed limousine ride through a Muppet-infested Hollywood is exactly the kind of creative swing that makes this retheme worth paying attention to. Disney confirmed Song 2 is one of multiple tracks that will play throughout the ride experience, with more songs to be revealed leading up to the April 16 full setlist announcement. ## The Story Inside the Attraction The rethemed ride places guests inside G-Force Records, a legendary Hollywood recording studio now under new Muppet management thanks to Scooter’s uncle J.P. Grosse, who owns the building. The Electric Mayhem is headlining their biggest concert ever across town, but the band is nowhere to be found. They are still at the studio, jamming with a team of penguin audio engineers while Scooter desperately tries to get them moving. Guests board a fast limousine and race across a Muppet-reimagined Hollywood to get the band to the show on time. The exterior of the attraction is also getting a visual overhaul. The iconic large guitar outside the building is being repainted with a vibrant psychedelic design inspired by a classic Muppet car paint job, and the piano motif at the base will feature a golden key as a nod to Dr. Teeth. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-WDW-Rock-N-Rollercoaster-Update-1-1671x1080-1-1393x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-WDW-Rock-N-Rollercoaster-Update-2-1600x893.jpg)## What Else We Know About the Retheme Inside the queue, guests will get a VIP tour of G-Force Records and encounter the Electric Mayhem — Animal, Dr. Teeth, and the rest of the band — along with the penguin audio engineers and Scooter managing the chaos. The ride itself sends guests through a Muppet-themed version of Hollywood’s iconic scenery and landmarks. Audio-animatronic Muppet figures are confirmed for the attraction. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in summer 2026. The full setlist reveal is scheduled for April 16. Fantasy Land News will cover it as soon as it drops. For the latest Hollywood Studios news including the Magic of Disney Animation, Off the Page, and everything opening this summer, visit the [Fantasy Land News Cool Kids’ Summer Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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If the pattern holds, an opening date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios could be just days away.** We also now know Walt Disney World and Disney Parks will release the official tracklist for the upcoming ride on April 16th. Wait, Hold up! Walt Disney World has just posted itself “Wait, Animal, what do you have there. The full track list for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is coming on April 16th.” ![Disney Parks Is Teasing a Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Muppets Opening Date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Parks-Is-Teasing-a-Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-Muppets-Opening-Date-1600x900.jpg)**The Electric Mayhem: One Night Only!** With the help of our friends at Muppet Labs and a very fast limousine, we’ll take a twisting, turning, and screamingly fun road trip across Hollywood to reach the concert in time. Check it out, Disney has even started a countdown clock you can find on the Disney Parks blog. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-13-091746.png)The image, shared by Disney Parks on social media on April 13, 2026, shows a single corner of a road case. The kind of heavy-duty touring equipment you’d expect to see backstage at a rock concert. A sticker of Kermit the Frog is front and center, with additional stickers including a guitar pick labeled “LK” and a pair of stage light graphics. The bottom right corner of the image reads “Original Idol,” leaning hard into the rock-and-roll theming of the upcoming attraction. Only one corner of the case is visible in the frame. > Wait, Animal, what do you have there 👀 The full track list for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets coming April 16 🎸 [pic.twitter.com/AFfVEDGGuh](https://t.co/AFfVEDGGuh) > > — Walt Disney World (@WaltDisneyWorld) [April 13, 2026](https://twitter.com/WaltDisneyWorld/status/2043676566840918072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## Why This Could Be a Four-Part Reveal A road case has four corners, and Disney showed us exactly one of them. That is almost certainly not a coincidence. The smart money says Disney Parks will drop one corner of the case per day over the next several days, with each image adding a new piece of the puzzle. When all four corners come together, the full road case would be revealed, and the expectation among fans is that the completed image would include the official opening date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets. Disney has used this style of multi-part social media teasers before to build anticipation ahead of a major announcement, and the timing here lines up. [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 runs from May 26 through September 8](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/), and the Muppets coaster has been positioned as one of the anchor experiences of the season. An opening date announcement would fit perfectly right now. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HFwvLX5XsAAWLlY-720x900.jpg)## What We Already Know About the Attraction Disney [officially announced Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets back in October 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/08/get-ready-to-rock-out-disney-announces-rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-opening-summer-2026/), confirming the beloved Hollywood Studios thrill ride would be reimagined with a full Muppets overlay ahead of Summer 2026. The attraction replaces the longtime Aerosmith version and keeps the high-speed launch coaster experience intact while wrapping it in the chaotic, lovable energy of Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, and the rest of the gang. It is one of the most anticipated new experiences coming to Walt Disney World this year. ## Our Take Watch Disney Parks’ social media channels closely over the next few days. If the road case theory is right, we could have a confirmed opening date by the end of the week and that would be a very big deal for anyone planning a summer trip. We will be covering every update as it happens, so stay tuned to Fantasy Land News. For everything else coming to Walt Disney World this summer, check out our [complete Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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You are asking, but what about BFDI: TPOT 22? Officially announced just moments ago: “So yeah…looks like TPOT 23-25 are gonna be a bit hectic. So how about a fun special episode, huh? How does that sound? BFDI:TPOT 22 releases…TODAY!” That’s right! **BFDI: TPOT 22 comes out today, April 12, 2026!** ![BFDI: The Power of Two Announces Defeat One Trilogy Coming Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/JacknJellify-has-announced-Defeat-One-a-three-episode-grand-challenge-trilogy-coming-to-BFDI_-The-P-1600x900.jpg)The Defeat One trilogy spans TPOT 23, 24, and 25 and releases throughout summer 2026. TPOT 23 will open with a Cake at Stake following TPOT 21. The central question driving all three episodes is whether One will take over the show entirely or whether the contestants will finally regain power from her, and what Three is doing in the E.X.I.T. After the trilogy concludes, the competition will enter the merge. JacknJellify shared the announcement alongside a breakdown image confirming the summer 2026 release window, the solo challenge format across all three episodes, and the promise of more details to come soon. > This summer, BFDI:TPOT will feature a special three-parter grand challenge, "Defeat One." The trilogy will feature the culmination of many of BFDI:TPOT's current storylines, before the merge. We look forward to sharing more information about this trilogy of episodes soon! [\#TPOT](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TPOT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/LsErLmcKOO](https://t.co/LsErLmcKOO) > > — Jacknjellify (@jacknjellify) [April 12, 2026](https://twitter.com/jacknjellify/status/2043393340046201260?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Fantasy Land News has covered the BFDI universe across its theatrical and streaming releases. [BFDI TPOT 21 premiered in theaters in January 2026.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/11/bfdi-tpot-21-insectophobes-nightmare-6-premieres-in-theaters-january-29th/) As of this writing, we do not know if BFDI: TPOT 23, 24, and 25 will be premiering on YouTube first, or heading for a theatrical release like the BFDI: TPOT 20 “Shattered” and BFDI: TPOT 21 ‘Insectophobe’s Nightmare 6.” The Amazing Digital Circus Last Act is also coming to Fathom Theaters in June 2026 for fans of the broader JacknJellify and animated YouTube universe. [Read our Amazing Digital Circus coverage.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/amazing-digital-circus-last-act-fathom-theaters-june-2026/) But, dont let them fool you by saying they were the first indie animated show to hit theaters, especially after BFDI and Inanimate Insanity have both done it! But, credit where credit is due, Glitch is also doing a worldwide release. What BFDI and II did was basically rent out theater space, while The Amazing Digital Circus is trying to go the conventional route. Folks, There Is Space for Everyone! Celebrate it all. ![BFDI: The Power of Two Announces Defeat One Trilogy Coming Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HFuRp7QbUAAgfoD-900x900.jpg)## BFDI: The Power of Two Announces Defeat One Trilogy Coming Summer 2026 For more entertainment news, visit [Fantasy Land News.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) > So yeah…looks like TPOT 23-25 are gonna be a bit hectic. So how about a fun special episode, huh? How does that sound? BFDI:TPOT 22 releases…TODAY! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Chelsea plays Peggy McCabe, the quietly strong wife of ranch foreman Nash, the backbone of the McCabe family and increasingly the emotional center of the entire settlement. A Canadian actress, writer, producer, and advocate with more than three decades in film and television, Chelsea brings a depth of creative experience to this role that goes well beyond what shows up on screen. What followed was a warm, thoughtful conversation about Peggy, the creative world of the show, what it is like to wear seven layers of period costume in the mud, and why she genuinely believes this story deserves to keep going. You can watch our full interview on the [Fantasy Land News YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_pO_f2NmKQ&t=32s). ![Hallmark Star Chelsea Hobbs Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hallmark-Hope-Valley-1874-Star-Chelsea-Hobbs-Press-Interview-April-9-2026-1600x900.jpg)## What Is Hope Valley 1874? *Hope Valley 1874* is an eight-episode prequel series streaming exclusively on Hallmark+, set 36 years before the events of *When Calls the Heart*. The show follows Rebecca Clarke, a widow who travels from Chicago to the Western Canadian frontier with her young daughter, only to find that the boardinghouse she purchased is nothing like advertised. Bethany Joy Lenz leads the series as Rebecca, with Benjamin Ayres as rancher Tom Moore and Jill Hennessy as Hattie Quinn, a pioneer woman at the center of the growing settlement. New episodes drop every [Thursday on Hallmark+](https://www.hallmarkplus.com/details/TV_SHOW/collection/WCHO/hope-valley-1874). Chelsea Hobbs plays Peggy McCabe, wife to Nash and mother to Sam and Jenny, a woman who carries immense weight with quiet grace. If you have not yet caught up with our [Hope Valley 1874 premiere review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/hope-valley-1874-delights-hearties-in-premiere-episode/) or our conversations with [Benjamin Ayres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/hallmark-star-benjamin-ayres-talked-to-us-about-hope-valley-1874/) or [Brad Abramenko](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/brad-abramenko-hope-valley-1874-interview/), all three are worth reading before diving in here. !['Hope Valley 1874' Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hopevalley1-1600x900.jpg)‘Hope Valley 1874’ Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode ## Peggy McCabe: The Backbone of the McCabe Family Chelsea described Peggy in a way that stuck with everyone in the room. Calm. Loyal. Silently strong. She said she thinks about her own great-grandmother when she steps into the character, the women of that era who carried enormous weight every single day, but did it with such grace that the weight itself was almost invisible. Peggy is everyone’s rock, and Chelsea plays her that way without ever making it feel performed. There is also a physical detail that Chelsea added as her own contribution to the character. Peggy holds her hands in front of her, and when she is nervous or working through something emotionally, she quietly plays with her fingertips. Chelsea said it was not something she planned. It just arrived one day on set and stayed. That kind of unconscious physical choice is often the most telling thing about how deeply an actor has found their character, and it is a lovely Easter egg for anyone paying close attention to Peggy’s scenes. Chelsea also wears a corset throughout the show, which not every cast member does. She said she came to love it because it does something for the character that a wardrobe alone cannot. Women held themselves differently in 1874, and the only way to truthfully embody that is to actually feel the structure. As soon as the costume went on, she said, she was Peggy. The wardrobe team, hair, and makeup all contributed to that transformation, and she was generous in crediting how much that collaborative groundwork shapes what she then brings to the screen. ## Holly’s Question: Nash’s Safe Place, From Peggy’s Side When we spoke with Brad Abramenko, he told us that Peggy is Nash’s safe place, the person who brings him back to himself when everything else is falling apart. Holly asked Chelsea what that dynamic feels like from Peggy’s side of it. Her answer was immediate and genuine. She said it goes both ways. Nash is as much Peggy’s foundation as she is his. In a time when survival required people to lean on each other in ways we can barely imagine today, that kind of mutual dependence is not a weakness on either side. It is how love actually worked. Chelsea said that Nash is Peggy’s everything, and that watching them navigate that together is one of the things she finds most meaningful about the story they are telling. She also added, with a smile in her voice, that they are best friends. Which is exactly what it looks like on screen. ## Building a Marriage With Brad Abramenko Chelsea and Brad made a deliberate decision from the beginning of production to take their role as the show’s only established married couple seriously. They both understood what that meant for the show and for the audience. They did not want a fractured or complicated marriage as the backdrop. They wanted Hearties to watch Nash and Peggy and genuinely fall in love with them as a couple. To get there, they built a real friendship first. Chemistry between actors does not have to come from romantic feelings, Chelsea said. It can come from ease, from trust, from laughing at each other. She and Brad poke fun at each other constantly. That organic, natural comfort is what the audience is actually seeing when Nash and Peggy share the screen together. And she is already looking forward to the harder chapters. She said she wants to see Nash and Peggy tested. She wants to see what they look like at their breaking point. Those are the scenes that become the most memorable and the most relatable. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hopevalley1874_1005__69dbd7f18255d-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hopevalley1874_1005__69dbd7fe67b7d-1350x900.jpg) ## Peggy Cannot Read, and That Is One of the Season’s Best Storylines One of the more quietly powerful threads in *Hope Valley 1874* is that Peggy is illiterate. Chelsea, who is also a writer in real life, found that constraint genuinely challenging and meaningful to work with. She said that reading and writing are her own forms of therapy and communication, so inhabiting a character who has neither felt significant. What made it easier was an unusual real-life parallel: Chelsea is currently teaching her young children how to read at home. She would go home after a day of playing, Peggy learning to read, and then sit down to teach her own kids the same thing. She said she had a lot to pull from. The storyline of Rebecca teaching Peggy to read is one Chelsea spoke about with real emotion. She said she heard about it early in production and melted on the spot. She loves it that much. It is a small, personal story that carries enormous weight when you consider what literacy meant for women at that moment in history, and what it still means to have someone believe you are worth teaching. ## The Peggy and Rebecca Friendship Is Still Developing Chelsea was thoughtful about the friendship forming between Peggy and Rebecca, and careful not to define it too quickly. What she does feel is that Rebecca brings something modern to Peggy’s world, a lens through which Peggy begins to ask questions she might not have thought to ask before. Rebecca is opening Peggy’s eyes to the idea that being a good wife and mother is not the whole of who she is. There is more, and Chelsea wants to see Peggy find her own voice as the series goes on. She also pointed to something practical and tender at the center of that friendship: the children. Peggy offers Rebecca’s daughter a sense of community and safety through the McCabe kids, and the children’s relationships with each other become one of the connective threads between the two families. Chelsea said that is often where you find the realest version of friendship, not in the grand gestures but in the small moments of showing up for each other’s people. ## She Thinks About Peggy’s Future Chelsea is a writer by instinct, and she admitted to having her own sense of where Peggy might go, even while being careful not to build fixed expectations around it. She described Peggy as a woman who is currently in the thick of survival, with young children and an enormous new life being built around her. The bigger ambitions are there underneath. Chelsea wants to see what Peggy’s life looks like when she has room to breathe, what she reaches for when survival is no longer the only thing on the table. She also offered a quietly moving thought about what she imagines Peggy’s secret history might be. She said she has a feeling, not yet confirmed by anything in the scripts, that Peggy comes from something harder than what we have seen. Some kind of loss or heartbreak that explains the depth of her gratitude for what she has built with Nash and the children. It is the kind of intuition that comes from living inside a character, and it is the kind of backstory that, if Alfonso writes it, will feel completely inevitable. ## Jill Hennessy, Bethany Joy Lenz, and the Cast That Keeps Surprising Her Chelsea did not run out of kind things to say about her castmates. On Jill Hennessy, she said that the caliber of actor Jill represents joining the Hallmark world says something meaningful about where Hallmark is right now as a creative space. Actors who once might have hesitated are now arriving with full confidence, because the writing is there and the production is there. Chelsea described Jill as grounded and real with a cool, singular energy on set. She also mentioned that hearing Jill sing live during their green room jam sessions is an experience she will not forget quickly. On Bethany Joy Lenz, Chelsea shared an image that said everything: between takes, Bethany turns around, pulls out her phone or laptop, and keeps writing her book. The set is loud and busy and full of activity, and Bethany is just quietly working away. Chelsea called her a true Renaissance woman and meant every word of it. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hv1874_sg_soc_11_cb_69dbd877b9dad-1350x900.jpg)Rebecca starts a mess tent to fund boardinghouse repairs. Tom faces an unexpected setback. Olivia takes her art to the next level with help from Alexander and Clayton. Photo: Chelsea Hobbs Credit: ©2026 Hallmark Media ## The Set, the Weather, and the Seven Layers Chelsea did not gloss over the physical reality of filming a period western in the elements. The rain, the mud, the wool, the horses, the snakes, the tight spaces in the row house, the outdoor scenes where nobody can control what is happening. She said that even when the weather is genuinely terrible, the cast looks at each other and says: This is our life, this is so cool. Nobody is taking the experience for granted. The costume reality is its own chapter. Getting dressed and undressed every day requires help. The corset, the extra hair, the pins, the seven layers of period clothing. At the end of the night, she changes into her sweatsuit and says she is more grateful for it than she has ever been in her life. She also added that she cannot imagine how the women of 1874 actually managed it, day after day, without sweatpants waiting for them at the end. ## She Was a Child Actor, and That Shapes How She Sees the Kids on Set Chelsea was a child actor herself, which gives her a specific kind of window into what the younger cast members are going through. She said she knows how meaningful that experience is when you are in it, how much you absorb, and how quickly you grow into a different kind of person. The kids on *Hope Valley 1874* have become best friends on and off set, and they bring a lightness to hard filming days that nobody expected. Her own children have gotten to know the cast kids over FaceTime, and she describes them as her pretend babies. She also has a 20-year-old daughter, a teenage son, and two little ones, which means she is navigating four completely different stages of childhood at once. She said that variety makes her more adaptable and more present with different kinds of people, and she sees it as an asset in the work she does. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hopevalley1874_1002__69dbd8953cb58-1350x900.jpg)When Tom refuses to provide lumber to repair the boardinghouse, Rebecca gets creative. Mountie Alexander mediates a conflict between the ranchers and prospectors. Photo: Chelsea Hobbs, Alice Comer Credit: ©2026 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Jeff Weddell ## Make It or Break It to Hallmark: Two Passionate Fan Bases Chelsea knows what it is like to earn a passionate fan community from the ground up. *Make It or Break It* built its audience partly by winning over the gymnastics community, which required the cast to prove they could be convincing enough not to embarrass anyone who knew what the sport actually looked like. She sees a parallel with *Hope Valley 1874,* and the Hearties. There is that same desire to do justice to something people already love, while also bringing something new enough that it stands on its own. She said the welcome from the Hearties has genuinely blown her away. She was not expecting open arms that wide. ## She Is Building Things Behind the Camera Too Acting is only part of what Chelsea does. She is a partner at Grand Boulevard Entertainment, a female-led production company based in Vancouver that is focused on bold, inclusive storytelling and amplifying underrepresented voices across film, television, short-form content, and audio. It is a natural extension of who she is as a creative person and as an advocate. She is vocal about women’s rights and fertility advocacy, and those commitments show up in how she chooses her projects and how she talks about the characters she plays. Peggy McCabe, a woman learning to read and slowly finding her own voice in a world that did not make space for it easily, is exactly the kind of story Chelsea would choose to be part of. ## She Believes This Show Deserves a Season Two When asked directly why *Hope Valley 1874* deserves to continue, Chelsea did not hesitate. The Hearties deserve to see where their town came from. The story of how Hope Valley became what it is, told through characters this compelling, with a cast this committed, is not finished after eight episodes. She said it feels like magic, the cast, the storytelling, the lighting, the creative voice of Alfonso behind it all. She believes that, and it comes through every time she talks about the show. Her three words for Peggy’s journey through the rest of the season: tested, finding strength, and leaning into love and community. That about covers it. ## Holly’s Thoughts: Chelsea Hobbs is thoughtful in a way that is hard to manufacture. She listens carefully, takes her time, and gives you an answer that actually means something rather than reaching for the easiest version of it. Talking to her about Peggy felt less like a press interview and more like a conversation with someone who has genuinely spent real time sitting with this character. What I noticed most was how much Chelsea cares about what Peggy represents. She is not just playing a frontier wife in period costume. She is thinking about what women of that era actually carried, what they passed down, what they did not get to say out loud. The fingerplay detail, that small physical tell she invented for Peggy, is the kind of thing that only comes from that kind of investment. She is also a real advocate for the show in a way that feels completely unselfconscious. She is not selling it. She just loves it. And that is consistent with everything she does, from Grand Boulevard Entertainment to her advocacy work to how she talks about the women of 1874 and what they carried. Chelsea brings a clear point of view to everything she is part of, and Peggy is richer for it. Hearties are going to be very glad she is here. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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The movie stars Laci J Mailey and Beau Mirchoff as Allie and Ryan. While the movie has a slower pace, it’s fitting for the storyline. The story has a central theme of the Tortoise and the Hare, and to slow down and not be in a hurry all the time. Normally, the slow pace of a movie is a distraction. This time, it is necessary to tell the story. Allie is a city manager who is always in a hurry. She is constantly racing here and there and being told to slow down, or you’ll miss something. She even meets Officer Ryan Pruitt because she jaywalks, and he writes her a ticket. Allie didn’t want to go to the crosswalk when she could just cross where she was. Ryan is a by-the-book cop. He takes the law seriously. He’s at a slower pace. Yet he is looking to move to the faster-paced Seattle instead of the slower small town. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/parkmusic8.webp)![Heartstrings and Small Town Charm Hit The Right Note for Hallmark Channel's 'A Little Park Music' - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/parkmusic7.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/parkmusic3-1.webp)In order to receive a grant for the town, the city must take down the gazebo in the town square and erect a fountain. People in the town aren’t too happy to see the gazebo go. A piano shows up, preventing the demolition. Ryan needs to open a case and fill out paperwork, further delaying Allie’s job. While the delay is happening, the town rallies around having a piano. There is music filling the air and dance classes happening, yoga, a proposal, etc. People from all careers and walks of life start playing for each other to enjoy. This keeps happening. As one piano gets removed, the next day, there is another one in its place. The town falls more and more in love with having the piano. As they work on the mysterious pianos, Allie and Ryan fall for each other. In the end, they find out who was leaving the pianos, and Allie finds a way to save the gazebo but still fulfill the contract for the grant to erect a fountain. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/parkmusic9.webp)![Heartstrings and Small Town Charm Hit The Right Note for Hallmark Channel's 'A Little Park Music' - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/parkmusic4-1.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/parkmusic2.webp)The movie is a sweet story. It could have worked very easily in any season. You can just see it full bloom of the spring, ready for a summer party, harvesty vibes for fall, Christmas decor, and carols. The town folks are charming and make you want to live there. The music that was played was lively. I’m a sucker for standards, especially ‘The Entertainer.’ The cast was just as charming as the townsfolk they played. Laci J Mailey doesn’t miss for me. I’ve enjoyed her since first seeing her on ‘Chesapeake Shores.’ I really enjoyed her saying, “You have got to be kidding me.” Beau Mirchoff needs more starring roles. He has a sweet demeanor. ‘A Little Park Music’ is beautifully directed by Peter Benson. He’s another one who rarely misses. You know, when you get a Peter Benson movie, you’re in for a good time. The movie is written by Rick Garman and Heather Taylor. Rick Garman has written many Hallmark Channel movies, most notably The Cherry Lane Christmas movies and The Groomsman. This appears to be the first time Heather Taylor has written for Hallmark Channel. I would give this a 4 out of 5 popcorn buckets. It’s a sweet and charming story with sweet and charming characters. The slow pace may distract some, but when you look at it in the frame of the movie, it works. The story wants you to slow down and enjoy the music. Spring Into Love continues next week with ‘To Philly With Love’ and the week after with ‘I’ll Be Seeing You.’ Check out our reviews for **[‘Two For Tee’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/hallmark-channel-started-spring-into-love-with-the-charming-two-for-tee-review/ "Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming ‘Two For Tee’ – Review")**, ‘**[A Royal Setting](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/29/jen-lilley-sparkles-in-return-to-hallmark-channels-a-royal-setting-review/ "Jen Lilley Sparkles In Return To Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Royal Setting’ – Review")**‘, and **[‘A Season To Blossom.’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/05/romance-is-in-full-bloom-for-hallmark-channels-a-season-to-blossom-review/ "Romance is in Full Bloom for Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Season to Blossom’ – Review")** ## Heartstrings and Small Town Charm Hit The Right Note for Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Little Park Music’ – Review > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXAQcUICKdw/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Heartstrings%20and%20Small%20Town%20Charm%20Hit%20The%20Right%20Note%20for%20Hallmark%20Channel%27s%20%27A%20Little%20Park%20Music%27%20-%20Review&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Heartstrings%20and%20Small%20Town%20Charm%20Hit%20The%20Right%20Note%20for%20Hallmark%20Channel%27s%20%27A%20Little%20Park%20Music%27%20-%20Review "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ba49759aa7d051442e0ac6f59d1b227e364f46d76c7b44115284319d044d801?s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Holly Gately Owner and Wrtiter Holly Gately is co-owner, writer, and business manager of Fantasy Land News. She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Correction to the pricing. We alluded to the cost being about the same as last year’s Haunted Mansion. The actual price is going to be $199.99. The remote control doubles as a Disneyland 70th Anniversary ornament. Hallmark Dream Book 2026 [Disney Ornaments: Every Keepsake With Prices and Dates](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/hallmark-dream-book-2026-disney-ornaments/). The Official Poster for Lacey Chabert’s [Hallmark Disney World Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-poster/) Is Here, and It Looks Like a Dream ![Hallmark Is Releasing a Disney Cinderella Castle Tree Topper in July 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hallmark-Is-Releasing-a-Disney-Cinderella-Castle-Tree-Topper-in-July-2026-1-1600x895.jpg)## What the Hallmark Cinderella Castle Tree Topper Is This is a full-size Christmas tree topper designed to look like Cinderella Castle at the entrance of Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Hallmark describes it as a recreation of the castle with sounds of fireworks and music, intended to put you right back in that moment at the park. The category is listed as Tree Topper Magic, which is Hallmark’s line of feature-driven toppers that include light and sound functions. Hallmark’s own video teaser on the Ideas site calls it “show-stopping” and says it will give you goosebumps. That is not hard to believe for anyone who has stood in Town Square and watched the fireworks go off above the spires. This is the kind of piece that becomes the centerpiece of a Disney-themed Christmas tree, not just an accessory to it. If you are already building out a Hallmark Disney ornament collection, this is worth knowing about now. We covered the [Hallmark Mickey Mouse Soarin’ Around the World Keepsake Ornament](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/31/hallmark-mickey-mouse-soarin-around-the-world-keepsake-ornament/) earlier this year, and the Cinderella Castle topper sits at a completely different level of the tree and the display. ## When It Goes on Sale The topper will be available starting in July 2026 as part of Keepsake Ornament Premiere, the annual event where Hallmark releases that year’s new Keepsake ornament lineup at Gold Crown retail stores and hallmark.com simultaneously. Premiere typically runs across select weekend dates in July. Hallmark has not announced the specific Premiere dates for 2026 yet. If past years are any guide, high-demand Disney toppers sell through quickly at Premiere weekend. The Haunted Mansion tree topper from Hallmark’s Disney Parks collection became a consistent sellout. A Cinderella Castle topper with fireworks audio has the same ceiling. ## Price ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hallmark-Is-Releasing-a-Disney-Cinderella-Castle-Tree-Topper-in-July-2026-1600x895.jpg)Hallmark has not announced a retail price for the Cinderella Castle tree topper yet. The Digital Dreambook, which tracks upcoming Keepsake releases, lists the item as a 2026 Ornament Premiere release but has the price field blank. For reference, the Haunted Mansion Musical Christmas Tree Topper with Light retailed at Hallmark with a power adapter and remote included for **$159.99.** Expect the Castle topper to land in a similar premium range once pricing is confirmed. We will update this article when a number is released. The actual retail price is $199.99, and the remote doubles as an ornament. ## What Makes It Different from Other Hallmark Disney Toppers The Cinderella Castle is the most recognized structure in Walt Disney World and arguably in all of Disney. Using it as a tree topper is a different move than Hallmark’s character-focused toppers. This is about place and memory. The fireworks and music component pushes it further because it adds the sensory layer that anyone who has been to Magic Kingdom will instantly recognize. For fans who follow our [Hallmark coverage at Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/), this also continues a pattern we have been watching: Hallmark leaning harder into Disney Parks nostalgia as a product category, not just Disney characters. That is a smart lane. It speaks directly to people who have deep memories tied to specific places, not just specific movies. Editorial take: If you have ever cried at a Magic Kingdom fireworks show, which is a completely reasonable thing to do, this topper is designed for exactly that version of you. The question will be whether the sound and light execution lives up to the castle itself. That bar is high. But so is the ceiling if they get it right. ## Where to Buy The Hallmark Disney Cinderella Castle tree topper will be available at Hallmark Gold Crown stores and at hallmark.com starting in July 2026. Use the [Hallmark store locator](https://www.hallmark.com/stores/) to find a Gold Crown location near you ahead of Premiere weekend. Stay current with Fantasy Land News for price and date updates as they are confirmed. Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/) for Disney parks and Hallmark coverage delivered directly to you. For more Hallmark ornament and collectible news, visit our [Hallmark coverage hub at Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). ### Coming this holiday season Don’t miss this Hallmark Channel original movie filmed on location at ***Walt Disney World***® Resort! Premiering during [Countdown to Christmas](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/christmas/?icid=clp_mf_041026_holiday-ever-after-countdown), there’s so much to be excited about. Plus, come back to catch a peek at the exclusive gift collection. In the meantime, explore the upcoming releases and more [Disney](https://www.hallmark.com/shop-disney/?icid=clp_mf_041026_holiday-ever-after-shop-disney) magic at Hallmark. [![Coming soon Jingle Cruise Ornament Hear Skipper Mickey narrate the cruise. 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Available in October](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/04-10-26_Disney-HEA_plp_ornaments-Memories.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/04-10-26_Disney-HEA_plp_ornaments-Memories.jpg)Favorite Disney Memories Ornament Record your favorite Disney memories. *Available in October*## Hallmark Is Releasing a Disney Cinderella Castle Tree Topper in July 2026 > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DW9XEYMiXZl/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hallmark%20Is%20Releasing%20a%20Disney%20Cinderella%20Castle%20Tree%20Topper%20in%20July%202026&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hallmark%20Is%20Releasing%20a%20Disney%20Cinderella%20Castle%20Tree%20Topper%20in%20July%202026 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Ornaments begin releasing in May 2026, with the bulk of the lineup arriving in July and October. Prices range from $11.99 for a mini to $199.99 for the Cinderella Castle Christmas Tree Topper. Here is every Disney-related ornament from the Hallmark Dream Book 2026, organised by franchise, with prices and availability dates. [![Hallmark Dream Book 2026 Disney Ornaments: Every Keepsake With Prices and Dates](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hallmark-Dream-Book-2026-Disney-Ornaments_-Every-Keepsake-With-Prices-and-Dates-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hallmark-Dream-Book-2026-Disney-Ornaments_-Every-Keepsake-With-Prices-and-Dates.jpg)## How the Hallmark Dream Book and Wish List Work The 2026 Hallmark Dream Book arrives in stores and online on **April 24, 2026**. Inside the physical book is a Wish List checklist at the back. Fill in the boxes next to every ornament you want, take the completed list to your local Hallmark Gold Crown store, and they will hold your selections for pickup at each event. You can also build your Wish List digitally at [Hallmark.com](https://www.hallmark.com/digital-dream-book/) starting April 24 and bring it in or have your store reference it. You do not have to commit to buying every item on your list — if you change your mind on any ornament before or during the event, you are not obligated to purchase it. Ornaments are released in two waves. The Keepsake Ornament Premiere runs July 11 to 19, 2026, covering all ornaments marked available in July, including the Cinderella Castle Tree Topper, the Pirates of the Caribbean collection, and the bulk of the Disney and Star Wars lineup. The Keepsake Ornament Debut runs from October 10 to 18, 2026, releasing the October-dated ornaments. All ornaments are available at Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide and at Hallmark.com. Crown Rewards members often get early looks, and Keepsake Ornament Club members get to shop in-store a full day early at participating locations before each event opens to the public. The sooner you get your Wish List to your local store, the better your odds of securing limited quantity ornaments. Several items in the 2026 Disney lineup are marked limited quantity and will not be restocked once they sell through. [![Disney Parks and Holiday Ever After Hallmark Dream Book 2026 Cinderella Castle](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-062305.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-062305.png)[![Disney Parks and Holiday Ever After Hallmark 2026 Ornaments Pirates Parks](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-062244.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-062244.png)## Disney Parks and Holiday Ever After The Disney Parks section leads with the show-stopping piece of the entire 2026 lineup. The **Cinderella Castle Christmas Tree Topper** ($199.99, available July) is a Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom-inspired topper by Orville Wilson with a remote that doubles as a standalone ornament. Fantasy Land News covered this topper when it was first announced. [Read our full Cinderella Castle Tree Topper coverage.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/hallmark-disney-cinderella-castle-tree-topper-2026/) The Holiday Ever After section ties directly into the upcoming Hallmark Channel movie filmed at Walt Disney World — more on that in our take below. Two ornaments are featured alongside the film promotion: the **Favorite Disney Memories** ornament ($24.99, available October) lets you record your own Disney memories, and the **Disney Jingle Cruise** ($32.99, available October) features Skipper Mickey narrating the cruise. Other Disney Parks highlights include: - **Dumbo the Flying Elephant 70 Years of Disneyland** $69.99 — 1st in the Disney Parks Memories series. Lights up, moves and plays music. Keepsake Power Cord required. Available July. - **Pixar Pal-A-Round Disney California Adventure Park 25th Anniversary** $39.99 — By Orville Wilson. Available July. - **Prepare for Liftoff! Disney Soarin’ Around the World** $23.99 — By Simone Mariano. Available July. Fantasy Land News covered this ornament when it was first announced. [Read our Soarin’ ornament coverage.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/31/hallmark-mickey-mouse-soarin-around-the-world-keepsake-ornament/) - **Jolly Gingerbread House** $45.99 — Keepsake Power Cord required, performs synchronised light show to “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.” Available October. - **Sledding Season** $54.99 — By Matt Johnson and Tim Bodendistel. Available July. ## Mickey Mouse and Disney Characters - **Astronaut Mickey** $20.99 — 5th in the All About Mickey! series. By Gregor Benedetti. Available July. - **A Year of Disney Magic** $22.99 — Available July. - **Dashing All the Way** $24.99 — Available July. - **Best Friends Forever** $20.99 — By Kristina Gaughran. Available July. - **Merry Kissmas!** $25.99 — Available October. - **Santa’s Helper** $23.99 — Available July. - **Cozy Little Christmas** (Chip ‘n Dale) $25.99 — By Rob Stanphill. Available July. - **Stitch Shines Bright** $24.99 — Available July. - **Lizzie McGuire Animated Alter Ego** $25.99 — Available October. - **Suga Mama and Puff** (The Proud Family) $24.99 — By Orville Wilson. Available October. - **Officer Judy Hopps** (Zootopia 10th Anniversary) $23.99 — By Iman Zadrozny. Available October. - **Kermit as Captain Smollett** (The Muppets, Muppet Treasure Island 30th Anniversary) $23.99 — By Kristina Gaughran. Available July. [![Hallmark 2026 Disney Ornaments](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-062342.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-062342.png)[![Hallmark 2026 Disney Ornaments](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-062323.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-062323.png)## Disney Princess and Classic Disney The Disney Princess lineup is deep in 2026 with multiple anniversary pieces and limited quantity ornaments. The centrepiece is the **Dreams Go Round Carousel** ($69.99, available July, QXD6793), which lights up and spins to one of three classic Disney Princess songs. - **Dozing Dopey** $22.99 — Limited Quantity. Available October. - **The Fairest One of All** (Snow White) $23.99 — By Iman Zadrozny. Available October. - **Just One Bite** (Snow White) $29.99 — Lights up. By Ramon Olivera. Available July. - **Bambi and the Butterfly** $23.99 — Available October. - **An Extraordinary Situation** (Alice in Wonderland 75th Anniversary) $23.99 — By Iman Zadrozny. Available July. - **The White Rabbit 75th Anniversary** $23.99 — Limited Quantity. By Gregor Benedetti. Available October. - **Precocious Pixie** (Peter Pan) $23.99 — By Iman Zadrozny. Available October. - **Maleficent in Dragon Form** (Sleeping Beauty) $23.99 — Limited Quantity. Available July. - **Precious Pups** (101 Dalmatians 65th Anniversary) $26.99 — Available July. - **Where the People Are** (The Little Mermaid) $26.99 — By Kristina Gaughran. Available July. - **Ursula** (The Little Mermaid) $29.99 — Available October. - **A Beauty in Blue** (The Princess and the Frog) $23.99 — Available October. - **Ready for Adventure** (Moana) $26.99 — Plays “How Far I’ll Go.” Available July. - **Belle With the Enchanted Mirror** (Beauty and the Beast 35th Anniversary) $26.99 — Available July. - **Mrs. Potts and Chip** (Beauty and the Beast) $26.99 — By Jim Kemme. Available July. - **Elsa** (Frozen) $43.99 — Porcelain. Available July. - **Aladdin and Jasmine** (Precious Moments) $51.99 — Porcelain. Limited Quantity. Available July. [![Hallmark 2026 Disney Ornaments NMBC](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-062558.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-062558.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-062535.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-062535.png)[![Hallmark 2026 Disney Ornaments Marvel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-062505.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-062505.png)## Winnie the Pooh - **Holiday Hugs** $26.99 — Available July. - **A Tigger-ific Tree** $32.99 — Spring motion, lights up and plays “Deck the Halls.” By Tammy Haddix. Available July. ## Disney Pixar - **Roz** (Monsters Inc.) $26.99 — Hear Roz speak. Available July. - **Mike and Sulley** (Monsters Inc.) $30.99 — Available July. - **Lightning McQueen 15th Anniversary** (Cars) $29.99 — Die-cast metal. By Simone Mariano. Available July. - **Eve** (WALL-E) $24.99 — Available October. - **Jessie and Smarty Pants** (Toy Story 5) $27.99 — By Gregor Benedetti. Available October. - **Wrapped-Up Rex** (Toy Story) $23.99 — Available July. ## Pirates of the Caribbean The Disney Pirates of the Caribbean Christmas Tree Ornament Collection is a three-piece set at **$49.99 each**, designed to combine for interactive performances. Each ornament performs a scene from the Disney Parks attraction with sound and light. Keepsake Power Cord required. Available July. - **Helmsman Skeleton** - **The Talking Skull** - **Treasure Skeleton** ## Nightmare Before Christmas - **Santa Jack’s Sleigh Ride Table Decoration** $149.99 — Performs a synchronised sound and light show from the film. By Tim Bishop. Available July. - **Citizens of Halloween Town** $72.99 — Set of 4. Available July. - **Festive Sally Nutcracker** $31.99 — By Sharon Visker. Available July. - **Santa Claus** $27.99 — Available July. ## Hocus Pocus and Halloween - **Sanderson Sisters Cauldron** (Hocus Pocus) $29.99 — Lights up. Available July. - **Alien Jack-o’-Lantern** (Toy Story) $32.99 — Continuous light. By Gregor Benedetti. Keepsake Power Cord required. Available July. - **Double Trouble** (Disney Chip ‘n Dale) $27.99 — Set of 2. By Ramon Olivera. Available July. - **Spooked Trick-or-Treaters** $35.99 — Lights up and plays sound effects. By Tammy Haddix. Available July. - **Scarecrow Snoopy** (Peanuts) $11.99 — Mini. By Tim Bishop. Available July. [![Hallmark 2026 Disney Ornaments Star Wars](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-062439.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-062439.png)## Star Wars The Star Wars lineup is headlined by the **Star Wars TIE Fighter Attack Christmas Tree Ornament Collection** at $59.99 each, featuring Luke Skywalker and Han Solo ornaments that each play dialogue from the scene. Combine them for interactive performances. Keepsake Power Cord required. Available October. - **Luke Skywalker** (TIE Fighter Collection) $59.99 — QXI1366. Available October - **Han Solo** (TIE Fighter Collection) $59.99 — QXI1363. Available October - **Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker** $26.99 — 30th in the Star Wars series. Available July. - **In a Galaxy Far, Far Away…** $29.99 — Keepsake Power Cord required. Available May. - **Decked-Out Droid** $36.99 — By Orville Wilson. Available October. - **Snowtrooper** $26.99 — By Orville Wilson. Available October. - **B-Wing Fighter** $33.99 — Available October. - **Boba Fett Vintage Figure Christmas Tree Ornament** $27.99 — 30th in series. By Tim Bishop. Available October. - **The Razor Crest** $43.99 — By Orville Wilson. Available May. - **Anzellan** (The Mandalorian and Grogu) $16.99 — By Orville Wilson. Available October. - **Grogu** (The Mandalorian and Grogu) $29.99 — By Simone Mariano. Available October. - **The Sith Lord Strikes 10th Anniversary** $54.99 — Limited Quantity. Keepsake Power Cord required. By Orville Wilson. Available October. - **Jyn Erso 10th Anniversary** (Rogue One) $23.99 — Limited Quantity. Available July. - **Maul 10th Anniversary** (Rogue One) $26.99 — Limited Quantity. By Jake Angell. Available October. ## Marvel - **In the Spotlight** (Spider-Man) $29.99 — Continuous light. Keepsake Power Cord required. By Ramon Olivera. Available July. - **Special Delivery** (Spider-Man) $24.99 — By Tim Bodendistel. Available October. - **Snow Day** (I Am Groot) $22.99 — By Gregor Benedetti. Available October. - **The Blackbird** (X-Men 97) $33.99 — Plays X-Men ’97 theme. By Gregor Benedetti and Orville Wilson. Available July. - **The Merc With a Heart** (Deadpool) $26.99 — By Emma Leturgez-Smith. Available July. - **Doctor Doom** (Avengers: Doomsday) $24.99 — By Jake Angell. Available October. ## Our Take The Hallmark Dream Book 2026 Disney lineup is one of the strongest in recent memory, and the range of IP coverage — from Nightmare Before Christmas to Toy Story 5 to Avengers: Doomsday to Pirates of the Caribbean — reflects how seriously Hallmark is treating the Disney licensing relationship in 2026. The $199.99 Cinderella Castle Tree Topper is the statement piece and will sell out fast based on what we have seen from other high-end Hallmark Keepsake releases. The Pirates of the Caribbean ornament collection at $49.99 each is the sleeper hit; those synchronised sound and light ornaments that interact with each other are exactly the kind of collector item that drives repeat purchases. We are also genuinely excited about the upcoming Hallmark Channel holiday movie Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, which was filmed on location at Walt Disney World. Fantasy Land News covered the Holiday Ever After announcement and the ornaments tied to it. [Read our Holiday Ever After coverage.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-poster/) When a Hallmark movie is filmed at Walt Disney World, and Hallmark is releasing an entire ornament line alongside it, the crossover between our Disney coverage and our Hallmark coverage is exactly why Fantasy Land News covers both. We want every ornament tied to that film. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Animation, Disney Consumer Products, Hallmark Entertainment, Movies **Tags:** Hallmark Dream Book 2026 Disney Ornaments: Every Keepsake With Prices and Dates, Hallmark Dream Book 2026 Disney Pirates, Hallmark Dream Book 2026 Star Wars --- ### [Mom's The Bride Premieres May 7 on Hallmark+ Erin Cahill Hosts New Six-Episode Docuseries](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/11/moms-the-bride-hallmark-plus-premiere-date-may-7/) **Published:** April 11, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Mom’s The Bride premieres May 7, 2026, exclusively on [Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/spring-into-love-with-a-little-park-music-on-hallmark-channel/ "Spring Into Love With ‘A Little Park Music’ on Hallmark Channel")**, with Hallmark favorite Erin Cahill hosting a brand-new six-episode limited docuseries just in time for Mother’s Day. The series follows adult daughters helping their mothers plan their dream weddings, flipping the traditional mother-of-the-bride role in a celebration of the mother-daughter bond that Hallmark+ is calling one of its most heartfelt original series of the year. ![Mom's The Bride Premieres May 7 on Hallmark+ Erin Cahill Hosts New Six-Episode Docuseries](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Moms-the-Bride-Erin-Cahill-May-7-2026-1600x900.jpg)## What Is Mom’s The Bride? [Mom’s The Bride](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/moms-the-bride) is a six-episode unscripted limited series currently in production for Hallmark+. Each episode follows an adult woman as she plans her mother’s dream wedding with help from Cahill and Hallmark. The series covers the full journey from initial planning through cake tastings, dress fittings, and the wedding day itself. Hallmark describes the concept: every ceremony is a love letter from a daughter to her mother. ![Mom's The Bride Premieres May 7 on Hallmark+ Erin Cahill Hosts New Six-Episode Docuseries](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Moms-The-Bride-Premieres-May-7-on-Hallmark-Erin-Cahill-Hosts-New-Six-Episode-Docuseries-1600x900.jpg)The show was first revealed exclusively by People magazine in February 2026, when Hallmark confirmed Cahill had been tapped to host. At the time, the show was listed under the working title Mom’s the Bride, and the May 2026 premiere window was confirmed. Cahill announced the specific May 7 premiere date on social media this week. ## Erin Cahill on Hosting “Getting to host this show and to help bring these dream weddings to life is an honor and a joy,” Cahill said in a statement. “Every moment is infused with the warmth and heart audiences expect from Hallmark, and I can’t wait for viewers to share in these truly unforgettable stories.” Cahill is best known to Hallmark fans through a long run of original movies, including A Timeless Christmas, Christmas on Cherry Lane, Christmas at the Catnip Cafe, and Hearts in the Game. Beyond Hallmark, she is recognized for her role as Jen Scotts in Power Rangers Time Force and as Ted Mosby’s sister, Heather, in How I Met Your Mother. She is 46 and a native of Virginia. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW__UCfEeNj/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) ## Where to Watch Mom’s The Bride premieres May 7, 2026, exclusively on Hallmark+. The series is not scheduled to air on the linear Hallmark Channel. A Hallmark+ subscription is required to watch. The premiere falls the week before Mother’s Day on May 10, making it a natural watch for mother-daughter audiences planning to celebrate together. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The collision of two of Hollywood’s biggest franchises on the same weekend has industry insiders already calling it “Dunesday,” and with Dune already selling IMAX tickets eight months out, the pressure is squarely on Disney to either move its date or accept a significant premium format disadvantage heading into Christmas weekend. ![Dunesday December 18, 2026: Avengers Doomsday and Dune Part Three Are on a Collision Course](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Dunesday-December-18-2026_-Avengers-Doomsday-and-Dune-Part-Three-Are-on-a-Collision-Course-1600x900.jpg)Disney’s Avengers: Doomsday is the long-awaited return of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to full Avengers-scale storytelling, seven years after Avengers: Endgame broke box office records in 2019. The film arrives under new Disney leadership with Josh D’Amaro at the helm and is expected to be one of the biggest theatrical events of the decade. Warner Bros. has scheduled Dune: Part Three for the same December 18 date, and it comes with a significant tactical advantage. Dune: Part Three has locked in North America’s roughly 400 IMAX screens for three weeks, meaning the premium large format dollars that typically flow heavily toward Marvel blockbusters will be tied up in Dune territory for the entirety of the Avengers opening weekend and well beyond. ## Avengers: Doomsday — What We Know So Far ![AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Teaser Trailer Officially Released by Marvel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AVENGERS_-DOOMSDAY-Teaser-Trailer-Officially-Released-by-Marvel-1600x900.jpg)Marvel has been building anticipation for Avengers: Doomsday with a steady stream of trailer releases since late 2025. The first official teaser trailer dropped in December 2025, giving fans their first look at the new chapter of the MCU. [Fantasy Land News covered the official teaser trailer release.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/23/avengers-doomsday-teaser-trailer-officially-released-by-marvel/) A second teaser followed shortly after confirming the return of Thor to the Avengers lineup. [Read our Thor teaser trailer coverage.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/30/thor-will-return-in-avengers-doomsday-teaser-trailer-released/) In January 2026, Marvel confirmed the X-Men will appear in Avengers: Doomsday alongside a new trailer, marking the first time mutants will join the wider Avengers roster in the MCU. [Read our X-Men confirmation and trailer coverage.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/06/x-men-will-return-avengers-doomsday-new-trailer-released/) The X-Men confirmation alone makes this one of the most anticipated Marvel films in franchise history. Add in the seven-year gap since Endgame and the complete rebuild of the MCU roster, and Avengers: Doomsday carries stakes that no Marvel film since Endgame has matched. ## What Dunesday Means for Theaters ![Harkins Arizona Mills Joins 19 U.S. Theatres Selling Dune: Part Three IMAX 70MM Tickets Eight Months Early](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Harkins-Arizona-Mills-Joins-19-U.S.-Theatres-Selling-Dune_-Part-Three-IMAX-70MM-Tickets-Eight-Months-1600x780.jpg)Harkins Arizona Mills Joins 19 U.S. Theatres Selling Dune: Part Three IMAX 70MM Tickets Eight Months EarlyThe IMAX situation is the sharpest edge of this conflict. Premium large format screens represent a disproportionate share of opening weekend revenue for blockbusters. When those screens are locked by one film, the competing film has to generate its revenue from standard screens and other premium formats. For a Marvel film expecting Endgame-level demand, losing IMAX is a meaningful hit to its opening weekend ceiling. Dune: Part Three is not waiting to see if Disney blinks. Tickets are already on sale at IMAX locations across the country, including at Harkins Arizona Mills and 19 other U.S. theaters selling IMAX 70mm tickets eight months ahead of the December 18 opening. That kind of early ticketing push signals Warner Bros. has no intention of moving the date. [Fantasy Land News covered the early Dune ticket sales when they went live.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/06/harkins-arizona-mills-joins-19-u-s-theatres-selling-dune-part-three-imax-70mm-tickets-eight-months-early/) Theater chains are watching the situation closely. Both films drawing massive audiences on the same weekend is theoretically good for the industry overall, but the IMAX exclusivity creates a real allocation problem for exhibitors who want to program both films in the best available format. Industry sources told Status that the situation remains unresolved, and the question of whether Disney moves its date is one of the bigger storylines in Hollywood right now. ## The FLN Take Two of the biggest films of the decade landing on the same date is a problem with a simple solution that neither studio appears willing to take first. Warner Bros. has the IMAX leverage and is actively selling tickets to prove it. Disney has the Marvel brand and a seven-year buildup that creates its own gravitational pull on the calendar. The X-Men showing up in the MCU for the first time adds another layer of cultural weight to Avengers: Doomsday that makes Disney even less likely to yield. Someone has to move. Right now neither side is. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT and 1 p.m. ET and are priced at $15 per ticket plus a $3 processing fee. ![D23 Gold Members Can See The Devil Wears Prada 2 Opening Night in Orlando and Irvine](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/D23-Gold-Members-Can-See-The-Devil-Wears-Prada-2-Opening-Night-in-Orlando-and-Irvine-1600x900.jpg)Each ticket includes one admission to the opening night fan screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2, one complimentary regular popcorn voucher, and one complimentary fountain drink voucher. The Orlando location will offer bottled drinks with a choice of Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, or water instead of a fountain drink. The Orlando screening takes place at **AMC Disney Springs 24**, located at 1500 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830, at 7 p.m. local time on April 30. Tickets for Orlando are available at [the D23 Orlando ticketing page.](https://tickets.d23.com/event/d23-gold-member-opening-night-fan-asfasfoekbfjl) The Irvine screening takes place at **Regal Irvine Spectrum Center**, located at 500 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618, at 7:30 p.m. local time on April 30. Both screenings are Gold Member exclusive events. A valid D23 Gold Membership is required to purchase tickets. ## About The Devil Wears Prada 2 The Devil Wears Prada 2 reunites the original cast nearly 20 years after the first film. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci all return as Miranda Priestly, Andy Sachs, Emily Charlton, and Nigel. The film is set against the fashionable streets of New York City and the offices of Runway magazine. Fantasy Land News has followed the film from the first look through the full collectible merchandise rollout at theater chains across the country. - [The First Look at The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is Finally Here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/01/the-first-look-at-the-devil-wears-prada-2-is-finally-here/) - [Cinemark Has Six Devil Wears Prada 2 collectibles, and the Diet Coke Cup Is the Most On-Brand Thing Ever](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/cinemark-has-six-devil-wears-prada-2-collectibles-and-the-diet-coke-cup-is-the-most-on-brand-thing-ever/) - [Devil Wears Prada 2 Marcus Theatres Collectibles Are Now Available Online](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/devil-wears-prada-2-marcus-theatres-collectibles-online-2026/) This event is part of D23’s ongoing Gold Member exclusive programming ahead of the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in August 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Spring is rolling along with a new Saturday night premiere on Hallmark Channel. You can check the preview down below. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Spring-Into-Love-With-A-Little-Park-Music-on-Hallmark-Channel-1600x900.jpg)‘A Little Park Music’ is about a piano that appears in the park gazebo, interfering with important work. City manager Allie joins forces with rookie cop Ryan to remove it, only to find both music and love are hard to resist. This stars Laci J Mailey and Beau Mirchoff as Allie and Ryan. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/parkmusic1.webp)Hallmark fans are familiar with Laci J Mailey from her run in ‘Chesapeake Shores’ as Jess O’Brien and movies like ‘A Alpine Holiday’ and ‘The Perfect Setting.’ Beau Mirchoff can be seen in ‘Hidden Gems’ and ‘The Finnish Line.’ ‘A Little Park Music’ also stars Frances Flanagan as Julia. Briana Buckmaster stars as Monica, and Everett Andres as Sam. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/parkmusic5.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/parkmusic4.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/parkmusic3.webp)‘A Little Park Music’ is co-written by Heather Taylor. This appears to be the first time Heather Taylor has written on a Hallmark movie. Prolific Hallmark Channel director Peter Benson directs ‘this ‘A Little Park Music’. Peter Benson is known for having directed over 20 Hallmark Channel movies. He has also costarred in over 40 Hallmark movies, most notably, he was in the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries, as Arthur Smith. ‘A Little Park Music’ is the fourth movie in the Hallmark Channel Spring Into Love event. There are two more movies in the event. Still to come are ‘To Philly With Love’ and ‘I’ll Be Seeing You.’ You can check out our reviews of ‘**[Two for Tee](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/hallmark-channel-started-spring-into-love-with-the-charming-two-for-tee-review/ "Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming ‘Two For Tee’ – Review")**‘, ‘**[A Royal Setting](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/29/jen-lilley-sparkles-in-return-to-hallmark-channels-a-royal-setting-review/ "Jen Lilley Sparkles In Return To Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Royal Setting’ – Review")**‘, and ‘**[A Season To Blossom.’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/05/romance-is-in-full-bloom-for-hallmark-channels-a-season-to-blossom-review/ "Romance is in Full Bloom for Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Season to Blossom’ – Review")** We will have our review of ‘A Little Park Music’ on Sunday. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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The Legacy Store carries exclusive retro merchandise and photo opportunities tied to iconic Universal Studios Florida attractions and films, including E.T., Jaws, Back to the Future, and Universal Monsters. If you visited before it went away, the concept is the same: a dedicated space for guests who want something older and more specific than what the main Universal store carries. We covered [the expansion of the main Universal Store at CityWalk last year](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/08/bigger-universal-store-opens-at-citywalk-now-featuring-dedicated-harry-potter-super-nintendo-areas/), which added dedicated Harry Potter and Super Nintendo areas. The Legacy Store returning alongside that expanded footprint gives CityWalk a broader merchandise range than it has had in years. ## Five Guys Coming This Summer Five Guys is taking over the existing Burger King Whopper Bar location, which closes April 21. The chain’s made-to-order burgers and fries will be available at CityWalk later this summer. No specific opening date has been announced. Five Guys is a straightforward upgrade for that space. The Whopper Bar concept never felt like a natural fit for CityWalk’s overall dining energy, and a Five Guys fills a fast-casual burger need that the complex has been missing. ## Luke Combs’ Category 10 Gets a Waterfront Home in 2027 We first covered [Luke Combs bringing Category 10 to Universal CityWalk](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/18/luke-combs-is-bringing-his-category-10-bar-to-universal-orlando-citywalk/) back in February. Today’s announcement adds the detail that the venue is moving to a brand-new waterfront location, with live music, food, spirits, and more. The opening timeline is 2027. A waterfront placement is a meaningful upgrade over a standard CityWalk interior footprint. For a live music venue built around a country music identity, the outdoor setting is going to matter. Universal says additional details about all three projects will be revealed in the months ahead. For the latest Universal Orlando Resort news and CityWalk coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Her nearly three decades as a seasonal merchandise cast member gave the family something most guests never get: an inside view of what it means actually to work at Walt Disney World, and a deep respect for the people who make the magic happen. Her stories and dedication left an impression that none of the sisters could shake as they grew up. The family’s connection to the parks runs deep enough that the sisters have also performed together in the Candlelight Processional Cast Choir at EPCOT, the same role their grandmother once held. That specific, generational detail is what separates a Disney career story from a coincidence. This is a family that did not stumble into Walt Disney World. They followed something. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/National-Siblings-Day-2026_-The-Three-Walt-Disney-World-Sisters-Whose-Family-Legacy-Spans-Generation-2-1600x900.jpg)## Three Sisters, Three Roles, One Property Brittany was the first to make the move. She relocated from New Jersey to Florida for school and picked up a part-time role at Walt Disney World, not yet knowing it would pull the rest of her family into the same orbit. One by one, Kate and Rachel followed. Two uncles and an aunt have since joined them, turning what started as a grandmother’s seasonal job into a sprawling family presence across the resort. Today each sister works in a distinct corner of Walt Disney World. Kate works in Food and Beverage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and completed culinary school, an interest she traces directly to her time in the parks. Brittany works as a scheduling specialist in Entertainment, coordinating logistics that keep performers, attendants, technicians, and costuming cast running smoothly. She describes the other cast members as her guests. Rachel works with the Disney Character Events team, helping bring beloved characters to events across the resort and beyond. Every day, she said, looks a little different. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/National-Siblings-Day-2026_-The-Three-Walt-Disney-World-Sisters-Whose-Family-Legacy-Spans-Generation-1-1600x900.jpg)## The First Time All Three Worked the Same Event For more than six years working at Walt Disney World, the sisters had never been assigned to the same project at the same time. That changed recently when all three worked the same event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It was the first time in their collective Disney careers that their paths had crossed on the job together. Cast members getting to experience the parks together in a professional context is rarer than guests might expect. Earlier this year, [Disney cast members took over Animal Kingdom for Goofy’s Mystery Tour](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/24/disney-cast-members-take-over-animal-kingdom-for-2026-goofys-mystery-tour/), one of the few events designed specifically to let them experience Walt Disney World as guests. “That was the first time we’d ever been able to run into each other altogether,” Rachel said. “It was such a fun experience to share all that we do with one another.” For three people who see each other regularly as siblings, sharing the same professional world in the same moment was something different entirely. It is also a useful reminder of how large Walt Disney World actually is as an operation: three sisters working there full time could go six-plus years without landing on the same event. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Brittany_Rachel_Kate_Hackett-and-brother_Family_trip_at_WDW_2-1.jpg)## What This Story Reflects About Disney Careers Disney notes that Walt Disney World Resort employs more than 80,000 cast members, with an average tenure of 12 years and what the company describes as the lowest attrition rate in two decades. Earlier this year, [Disney guests broke records with more than 3 million digital cast compliments submitted](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/disney-guests-break-records-with-3-million-digital-cast-compliments/), a sign of how much the relationship between cast members and the people they serve has evolved. The Hackett sisters are a specific example of something that shows up across those numbers: people who do not just take a Disney job but build a life around it, often alongside family. “It just feels so normal that we’re all part of the magic,” Brittany said. “We have pixie dust in our veins.” The story is also a useful reminder of what draws people to Walt Disney World careers in the first place. It is rarely just a job listing. For the Hackett family it started with a grandmother who spent 27 years making guests feel something at a merchandise location, told her grandchildren about it, and apparently made it sound worth following. That is a long chain of cause and effect, and it is now three sisters deep with no signs of stopping. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Walt Disney World **Tags:** all work at Walt Disney World, and Rachel Hackett, Brittany, carrying on a family legacy that started with their grandmother, Disney World Cast Members National Siblings Day 2026, Kate, Three sisters, who spent 27 years as a cast member. Disney shared their story for National Siblings Day 2026. --- ### [The Official Poster for Lacey Chabert's Hallmark Disney World Movie Is Here and It Looks Like a Dream](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-poster/) **Published:** April 9, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** **The first official poster for *Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True* arrived on April 7, 2026, and it is everything fans of both Hallmark Channel and Walt Disney World have been waiting for. Lacey Chabert shared the key art on Instagram, Disney Parks responded with their own post calling the moment a shine of extra holiday magic, and the countdown to Countdown to Christmas just got very real.** Hallmark Is Releasing a [**Disney Cinderella Castle Tree Topper**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/hallmark-disney-cinderella-castle-tree-topper-2026/) in July 2026 ![The Official Poster for Lacey Chabert's Hallmark Disney World Movie Is Here and It Looks Like a Dream](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Official-Poster-for-Lacey-Chaberts-Hallmark-Disney-World-Movie-Is-Here-and-It-Looks-Like-a-Drea-1600x900.jpg)## What the Poster Reveals About Holiday Ever After The official poster puts Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle front and center with Cinderella Castle lit up behind them in full holiday fireworks mode. It is not a subtle image. The tagline reads [**“A Disney World Wish Come True**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/06/hallmark-and-disney-world-team-up-for-first-ever-original-christmas-movie/),” which doubles as both the film’s subtitle and the thesis of what Hallmark and Disney are going for here: a Christmas love story set inside the most magical place on earth, with all the visual grandeur that location provides. Hallmark presents it as a Disney love story, with the Disney logo sitting right alongside the Hallmark crown at the top of the frame. Disney Parks added their own response when Chabert posted, writing that holiday magic is shining extra bright. That kind of real-time brand engagement between two major entertainment companies at the poster reveal stage signals how much both sides are invested in making this one of the defining pop culture moments of Christmas 2026. ![Hallmark Disney Parks Holiday Ever After A Disney World Wish Come True Movie Poster](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/667047635_1577511223730231_3013982384702893188_n-723x900.jpg)Screenshot## The Full Cast and What Each Name Means for Disney Fans Lacey Chabert leads the film as Lindsey, a woman whose plans for a picture-perfect extended family vacation at Walt Disney World unravel when she discovers her room at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is directly next door to Philip, played by Travis Van Winkle — the man from her most disastrously bad first date. Their families keep crossing paths throughout the resort, the tension between them slowly thaws, and a wish Lindsey makes at the Cinderella Fountain starts working in ways she did not expect. The supporting cast is where things get genuinely exciting for Disney fans. Christy Carlson Romano is in this film. The voice of Kim Possible. The Even Stevens co-star. A Disney Channel icon of an entire generation is now appearing in the first-ever Hallmark movie filmed at Walt Disney World, and that is a full-circle moment that deserves more attention than it has received in early coverage. Richard Kind rounds out the ensemble alongside Bryce Dufee, Taegen Burns, and Asher Alexander, with Patrick Renna — yes, Ham Porter from The Sandlot — appearing in a cameo role. The script was written by Ryan Landels, who also directs. ## Where the Movie Was Filmed at Walt Disney World Production on Holiday Ever After ran from early December 2025 through late February 2026, making it one of the longest shoots in Hallmark Christmas movie history and almost certainly the most logistically complex. The crew filmed inside operating theme parks during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year, navigating park hours, guest interactions, and the particular challenge of capturing cinematic shots inside spaces that thousands of paying visitors are simultaneously enjoying. Confirmed filming locations include Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, where Lindsey and Philip’s neighboring-room situation plays out. The Cinderella Fountain at Magic Kingdom is a plot point in the film, functioning as the literal wish-granting device that sets the romance in motion. For anyone who has tossed a coin in that fountain on a Disney trip, the callback is going to hit differently. ![Filming Wraps at Walt Disney World for Hallmark’s Landmark Lacey Chabert Holiday Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Filming-Wrapped-at-Walt-Disney-World-Hallmark-Channel-Movie-1600x900.jpg)Filming Wraps at Walt Disney World for Hallmark’s Landmark Lacey Chabert Holiday Movie## Why This Hallmark and Disney Partnership Is Bigger Than One Movie Fantasy Land News has been covering this project since Hallmark announced it in December 2025, and we reported on filming [wrapping at Walt Disney World in January 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/28/filming-wraps-at-walt-disney-world-for-hallmarks-landmark-lacey-chabert-holiday-movie/). What has always made this story compelling is that it is not just a branded content deal. The relationship between Hallmark and Disney goes back to a genuine friendship between Hallmark founder J.C. Hall and Walt Disney himself, a connection that produced the very first greeting card to ever feature Mickey Mouse. That history gives the collaboration a foundation that feels earned rather than transactional. Disney’s contribution to the production — in terms of access, park coordination, and almost certainly budget support — made a three-month shoot across operating theme parks possible at a scale a standard Hallmark Christmas movie budget could not support independently. The result is a film that looks like nothing else in Countdown to Christmas history, and a partnership that both companies have every incentive to build on. ## What to Expect for Countdown to Christmas 2026 Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True will premiere as part of Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas, with no specific air date announced yet. Hallmark typically reveals its full Countdown to Christmas schedule in the late summer or early fall, so expect a premiere date announcement within the next few months. Given the scope of the production and the cultural weight behind the Disney partnership, this film will almost certainly anchor the schedule as a marquee title when it airs. For fans who have been following this story since the December announcement, the poster drop is the first real visual confirmation that what was promised is actually what was delivered. It looks exactly like a Hallmark Christmas movie set at Walt Disney World should look. Fantasy Land News will continue to cover every development on Holiday Ever After as Countdown to Christmas 2026 approaches. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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It will be available at Keepsake Ornament Premiere in July. Hallmark Is Releasing a [Disney Cinderella Castle Tree Topper](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/hallmark-disney-cinderella-castle-tree-topper-2026/) in July 2026 ![Hallmark Just Revealed a Mickey Mouse Soarin' Around the World Keepsake Ornament](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Prepare-for-Liftoff-Mickey-Mouse-Disney-Soarin-Around-the-World-Hallmark-Keepsake-Ornament-Announc-1600x900.jpg)For more Disney collectibles coverage, visit our [Disney Consumer Products](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/) page. Disney has recently announced [Soarin’ Across America Debuts May 26 at EPCOT](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/13/soarin-across-america-debuts-may-26-at-epcot-as-soarin-around-the-world-closes-may-13/) as Soarin’ Around the World Closes May 13 The “Prepare for Liftoff!” ornament captures Mickey Mouse in the seat of the beloved Soarin’ Around the World hang glider ride, which is found at EPCOT at Walt Disney World and Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort. The design is a natural fit for Disney Parks fans who want to bring a little piece of that signature aerial adventure home for the holidays. The ornament will debut during **Keepsake Ornament Premiere, running July 11 through July 19, 2026**, at Hallmark Gold Crown stores and on Hallmark.com. Keepsake Ornament Club members get in-store access one day early, on July 10. Disney ornaments tend to sell out fast during Ornament Premiere drops, so Disney parks fans will want to plan. Pricing for the “Prepare for Liftoff!” ornament has not yet been confirmed, but Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments are generally priced between **$15 and $30** for standard releases. Based on Hallmark’s own pricing data for the 2026 Ornament Premiere lineup, the largest concentration of ornaments falls in the $10 to $19.99 and $20 to $29.99 ranges. Ornaments with light, sound, or motion features typically run higher, sometimes $35 to $55 or more. Disney-themed Keepsakes with park-specific designs tend to land in that standard $15 to $30 window at launch, though demand can push secondary market prices well above retail. Soarin’ Around the World is one of those attractions that never gets old, and seeing it immortalized in Keepsake form is exactly the kind of Disney parks love Hallmark does best. Mickey in the hang glider seat is a natural fit, and this ornament is going to move fast in July. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The special follows Frank as he searches for meaning beyond revenge, only to be pulled back into the fight by an unexpected force. It is not a multi-episode series but rather a single, feature-adjacent presentation landing directly on Disney+. The special is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, whose feature work includes “King Richard,” the story of Venus and Serena Williams. The script is co-written by Green and Bernthal himself, which signals a deeply personal creative investment from the star in how Frank Castle is portrayed this time around. “The Punisher: One Last Kill” premieres May 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. PT, exclusively on Disney+. Jon Bernthal’s Punisher first appeared in Marvel’s “Daredevil” on Netflix in 2015 before leading his own series that ran for two seasons. When Netflix cancelled its Marvel slate, the future of those characters was uncertain for years. Bernthal reprised the role of Frank Castle in Marvel Studios’ “Daredevil: Born Again” on Disney+, confirming the character was fully integrated into the current Marvel Television landscape. “One Last Kill” appears to push that story forward in a significant way, and the co-writing credit from Bernthal suggests this is not a casual return but a deliberate statement about where Frank Castle goes next. Marvel has used the Special Presentation label for some of its most distinctive Disney+ content, including “Werewolf by Night” and “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.” These entries tend to take creative swings that longer series sometimes cannot, and Bernthal and Green’s collaboration here looks to carry that same energy. For fans who have waited years to see Frank Castle get the full cinematic treatment under the Marvel Studios banner, May 12 is shaping up to be a significant night on Disney+. You can find more Disney+ coverage at [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/disney/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Punisher_Trailer_Still_9_R-1600x669.jpg)Frank Castle / The Punisher (Jon Bernthal) in Marvel’s THE PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2026 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Punisher_Trailer_Still_2_R2-1600x669.jpg)(L-R): Curtis Hoyle (Jason R. Moore), Frank Castle / The Punisher (Jon Bernthal), Nick (Nick Koumalatsos), and Colton (Colton Hill) in Marvel’s THE PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel. © 2026 Marvel. 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We are tracking all of the confirmed chain-by-chain details on our [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) and will update as announcements roll in throughout the day.** Shao Kahn Container, Arcade Bucket, Dragon Cup: [The Complete Mortal Kombat II Collectible Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/mortal-kombat-2-popcorn-bucket-regal-amc-cinemark/) at Regal, AMC, and Cinemark. ![Mortal Kombat II Popcorn Buckets Revealed: Shao Kahn Tin, Arcade Cabinet, and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mortal-Kombat-2-Popcorn-Bucket-Arcade-Cabinet-Shoa-Kahn-1600x900.jpg)## The Shao Kahn Popcorn Tin Is the Centerpiece of This Lineup The flagship collectible for Mortal Kombat II is a popcorn tin, not a traditional bucket. The tin itself is black and features the Mortal Kombat II logo, and it was manufactured by Golden Link Inc. What makes this one special is what sits on top. The Shao Kahn helmet acts as the lid and topper for the tin, opening up to reveal the popcorn inside. The helmet is a detailed, sculpted recreation of Shao Kahn’s mask, and it is substantial enough to double as a display piece or shelf collectible long after the popcorn is gone. This is not a flimsy lid. The production value here is genuinely high for a theater collectible, with the metallic finish and horn detail clearly built to impress. ## The Arcade Cabinet Bucket Is a Treat for Classic Fans The second bucket in the lineup is designed to look like the original [Mortal Kombat II](https://www.mortalkombatmovie.com/) arcade cabinet, and it pulls it off well. The bucket is black and green, mimicking the green cabinet and monitor surround of the classic arcade game, complete with button controls on the front panel that match the layout fans remember from the original machine. For anyone who grew up pumping quarters into that cabinet at the local arcade, this one is going to hit differently. It is one of the more creative concept executions in recent theater releases, right up there with the arcade-inspired Tron: Ares light-up bucket. ![Mortal Kombat II 2 Arcade Cabinet Shoa Kahn popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mortal-Kombat-2-Popcorn-Buckets-1600x900.jpg)## A Character Cup with Topper Is Also Coming Alongside the two buckets, a character cup with a topper is also part of the Mortal Kombat II collectible lineup. Based on what Garner shared, this style is expected to land at Regal, which has become the go-to chain for the movie theater seat character topper format. The full details on which character will top the cup have not been officially confirmed yet, but Regal’s track record with this format on other major releases suggests it will be a standout piece. ## Jones Soda Is Getting in on the Kombat Visible alongside the buckets in Garner’s preview images are branded Jones Soda bottles tied to the film. Two flavors appear to be part of the collaboration: a green apple variety and an orange flavor, both featuring Mortal Kombat II branding on the label. Jones Soda has done film collaborations before, and this one fits the franchise’s aesthetic well. No word yet on whether these will be available at theater concessions or sold separately. ![Mortal Kombat 2 Jones Soda Popcorn Bucket and Cup with Topper](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mortal-Kombat-2-Shoa-Kahn-Popcorn-Buckets-1600x900.jpg)## Where to Get Them and What to Expect to Pay The Shao Kahn tin is expected to be priced at around $35.00. AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and other theater chains are expected to officially announce which specific collectibles they will each be selling today as ticket sales open at noon. We will be updating this article with the full chain-by-chain breakdown as each announcement comes in, so bookmark this page and check back throughout the day. ## Why This Lineup Matters for Collectors Mortal Kombat II is one of the bigger non-Disney, non-Pixar releases of summer 2026 in terms of sheer fan anticipation. The franchise has a built-in collector base that spans gamers, film fans, and nostalgia chasers all at once. The arcade cabinet concept is genuinely clever, and the Shao Kahn tin clears the bar that the [Super Mario Galaxy](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/19/super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-buckets/ "Every Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Bucket at Every Theater Chain: Yoshi, Luma, Bowser, and More") and [Devil Wears Prada 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/the-devil-wears-prada-2-popcorn-bucket-looks-like-a-designer-handbag-and-tickets-are-on-sale-now/ "The Devil Wears Prada 2 Popcorn Bucket Looks Like a Designer Handbag and Tickets Are on Sale Now") lineups set earlier this year. If theater chains handle distribution well, this lineup could move fast. The scalper listings already appearing online at nearly double retail are a sign that demand is real. Mortal Kombat II opens May 8, 2026. [Tickets go on sale today at noon](https://www.fandango.com/mortal-kombat-ii-2026-241451/movie-overview). We will have the full chain-by-chain breakdown updated throughout the day as announcements roll in. Want to be part of the conversation? [Join the Realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). ## Mortal Kombat II Popcorn Buckets Revealed: Shao Kahn Tin, Arcade Cabinet, and More ![Mortal Kombat II Popcorn Buckets Revealed: Shao Kahn Tin, Arcade Cabinet, and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/img10-1600x671.jpg) > Let’s go!!!! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Mortal Kombat 2 Arcade Cabinet Popcorn Bucket, Mortal Kombat II popcorn buckets, Mortal Kombat II Popcorn Buckets Revealed: Shao Kahn Tin --- ### [Nash Is Injured and Rebecca Steps Up in Hope Valley: 1874 "Trading Places," April 9 on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/hope-valley-1874-trading-places-april-9/) **Published:** April 9, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Hope Valley: 1874 returns to Hallmark+ on Thursday, April 9, 2026, with a new episode called “Trading Places” that puts Rebecca Clarke’s medical background to the test and drops her into a deal with Tom Moore she did not quite think through.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hope-Valley_-1874-_Trading-Places_-Streams-April-9-and-Rebeccas-Bargain-Goes-Sideways-2-1600x900.jpg)## What Happens in “Trading Places” When Nash McCabe (Brad Abramenko) breaks his leg on the ranch, Tom (Benjamin Ayres) turns to the one person he knows has the skills to help: Rebecca (Bethany Joy Lenz). Rebecca stepped onto the frontier from Chicago as someone starting over, but her medical knowledge is about to become one of the most useful things about her in Hope Valley. At the same time, Rebecca is hitting a wall with the boarding house restoration. She needs lumber to move the project forward, and that leads her to make Tom an offer that sounds reasonable in the moment. The episode description puts it plainly: she soon realizes she may have bitten off more than she can chew. It is the kind of bargain that makes sense on paper and unravels the second you actually try to live up to it. We talked to Brad Abramenko ahead of the season, and he was genuinely great about talking through what Nash means to this show. If you missed that conversation, [go read it now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/07/brad-abramenko-hope-valley-1874-interview/). It adds a lot to watching him in action. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hope-Valley_-1874-_Trading-Places_-Streams-April-9-and-Rebeccas-Bargain-Goes-Sideways-1600x900.jpg)## What Else Is Happening in the Episode The rest of Hope Valley has its own complications this week. Lars (Grayson Guernsey) sits down with Hattie (Jill Hennessy) to talk through something that has been weighing on him: he does not want to move into the boarding house. That is a telling moment for a character who was introduced as someone trying to find his footing in this community. Alexander (Lachlan Quarmby) gets a more action-driven storyline as he teams up with a fellow Mountie played by Tyler Roberge to chase down an outlaw who has gone on the run. That thread adds some frontier tension to an episode that is otherwise heavy on the personal drama inside the boarding house circle. Roan Curtis also returns as part of the ensemble this week. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hope-Valley_-1874-_Trading-Places_-Streams-April-9-and-Rebeccas-Bargain-Goes-Sideways-1-1600x900.jpg)## Who Made This Episode “Trading Places” was directed by Martin Wood from a script by Jennifer Siddle, who also serves as a consulting producer on the series. Hope Valley: 1874 is produced by All Canadian Entertainment, with executive producers Brad Krevoy, Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Amy Hartwick, Olivia Krevoy, Vicki Sotheran, Greg Malcolm, Alfonso Moreno, and Susie Belzberg. Mike Rohl and Elizabeth Stewart are co-executive producers, and Melody Fox joins Siddle as consulting producer. ## Where Hope Valley: 1874 Fits in the Bigger Picture This show is a prequel to When Calls the Heart, the long-running Hallmark series that built one of the most passionate fan bases the network has ever seen. Hope Valley: 1874 takes the world back to its origins, and it has been doing something interesting: it is not just trading on nostalgia. The premiere episode was a genuinely strong hour of television, and we said so in our review. We also got time with [Benjamin Ayres early on](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/hallmark-star-benjamin-ayres-talked-to-us-about-hope-valley-1874/), and that conversation confirmed what the premiere showed: this cast is invested in making something that earns its place in the When Calls the Heart universe rather than coasting on the name. “Trading Places” is the fourth episode of an eight-episode first season. New episodes stream every Thursday, exclusively on Hallmark+. Episode 4 is live now. !['Hope Valley 1874' Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hopevalley1-1600x900.jpg)‘Hope Valley 1874’ Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode## Nash Is Injured and Rebecca Steps Up in Hope Valley: 1874 “Trading Places,” April 9 on Hallmark+ For everything Hallmark, keep it on [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The Accessories Collection includes a red handbag-shaped popcorn bucket, a souvenir tumbler, and a popcorn tin, all themed to the film. Fandango is also selling a **Runway Ready Bundle for $50** that includes a movie ticket, the handbag popcorn bucket, and a limited edition promotional Runway Magazine, with the bucket and magazine shipping in May. Quantities are limited. The Devil Wears Prada 2 Popcorn Bucket and Tumblers Are [Now Available Online From Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/devil-wears-prada-2-marcus-theatres-collectibles-online-2026/). ![The Devil Wears Prada 2 Popcorn Bucket Looks Like a Designer Handbag and Tickets Are on Sale Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Devil-Wears-Prada-2-Popcorn-Bucket-Looks-Like-a-Designer-Handbag-and-Tickets-Are-on-Sale-Now-1600x900.jpg)For a complete list of every Disney popcorn bucket currently available at both coasts, see our full [Disney Popcorn Bucket Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/). **The Designer Handbag Popcorn Bucket**. The standout piece is the red handbag popcorn bucket, designed to look like a structured leather tote with dual top handles, a gold keyring charm, and a miniature gold high heel and hotel key tag dangling from the side. It holds a large popcorn included with purchase. The bucket and tumbler are designed and manufactured by **Golden Link Inc**, the same company behind some of the most recognizable theater collectibles in recent years. The Devil Wears Prada Handbag Popcorn Bucket “includes a large popcorn and a sense of style,” which is about as on-brand as theater merchandise gets. Pricing has not been officially confirmed for in-theater prices, but we expect the handbag bucket to run around **$35** based on comparable theater collectibles. Since the popcorn bucket is not exclusive, it is coming to Cinemark, Regal, AMC Theatres, Marcus Theatres, and more. Cinemark has some surprises in store for [The Devil Wears Prada 2 collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/cinemark-has-six-devil-wears-prada-2-collectibles-and-the-diet-coke-cup-is-the-most-on-brand-thing-ever/), including a Diet Coke tie-in! If you want to see what the current market looks like for movie popcorn buckets, we have covered everything from the [Super Mario Galaxy Movie Luma LED buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/epic-theatres-is-offering-all-six-luma-led-popcorn-buckets-and-a-260oz-tub-for-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/) to the [Project Hail Mary helmet bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/03/the-project-hail-mary-helmet-bucket-is-here/). **The Fandango Runway Ready Bundle**. Fandango is selling a **Runway Ready Bundle for $50** directly at [redeem.fandango.com](https://redeem.fandango.com/products/the-runway-ready-bundle). The bundle includes one movie ticket to The Devil Wears Prada 2, the handbag popcorn bucket, and a limited edition promotional Runway Magazine. The bucket and magazine ship in May. This is the only way to get the Runway Magazine, which is not available separately. Quantities are limited, and given how quickly theater collectible bundles sell out, this one is worth grabbing sooner rather than later if the magazine is something you want. The $50 price for a ticket, plus the bucket, plus the magazine, is competitive against buying them individually at theater pricing once official AMC prices are confirmed. ![The Devil Wears Prada 2 Movie Poster and Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Devil-Wears-Prada-2-Poster-Handbag-popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)**The Tumbler and Tin**. The collection also includes a clear double-wall tumbler with a red lid and straw, printed with The Devil Wears Prada 2 branding and a rain-of-accessories graphic down the side. The third piece is a black popcorn tin printed with the film’s title and a red high heels graphic against a city skyline silhouette. We expect the tumbler to run around **$19.99** and the tin around **$15**, though official pricing has not been announced. Marcus Theatres has also teased that the collection is coming soon to their locations. The sequel reunites the entire original main cast: **Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci** returning as Miranda, Andy, Emily, and Nigel, twenty years after the 2006 film. Director **David Frankel** and writer **Aline Brosh McKenna** are also back. New cast members include **Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Pauline Chalamet, and B.J. Novak**, among others. Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman reprise their roles as Lily and Irv from the first film. [The Devil Wears Prada 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/12/teaser-trailer-released-meryl-anne-emily-and-stanley-return-for-the-devil-wears-prada-2-in-2026/ "Teaser Trailer Released: Meryl, Anne, Emily, and Stanley Return for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ in 2026") opens **exclusively in theaters May 1, 2026**. Tickets are available now through Fandango or wherever tickets are sold. We will update pricing as soon as AMC officially confirms. Keep it locked to [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for more on the full Accessories Collection rollout. ![AMC The Devil Wears Prada May 1st](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Devil-Wears-Prada-2-Poster-Handbag-popcorn-Bucket-1-1600x900.jpg)![Designer Handbag popcorn Bucket The Devil Wears Prada 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Devil-Wears-Prada-2-Poster-Handbag-popcorn-Bucket-2-1600x900.jpg)For every movie theater popcorn bucket announcement across AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Marcus, Epic, Showcase, and Harkins, bookmark our [Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the Devil Wears Prada 2 Runway Ready Bundle? The Runway Ready Bundle is a $50 package sold exclusively through Fandango at redeem.fandango.com. It includes one movie ticket to The Devil Wears Prada 2, the handbag popcorn bucket, and a limited edition promotional Runway Magazine. The bucket and magazine ship in May. Quantities are limited. ### When does The Devil Wears Prada 2 come out? The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens exclusively in theaters on May 1, 2026. An Opening Night Event at AMC takes place on April 30. ### What is the Devil Wears Prada 2 popcorn bucket? The Devil Wears Prada 2 popcorn bucket is a red structured handbag design with dual handles, a gold keyring charm, and a miniature gold high heel and hotel key tag. It includes a large popcorn and is part of the AMC Accessories Collection. ### How much does the Devil Wears Prada 2 popcorn bucket cost? Official pricing has not been confirmed yet. Based on comparable theater collectibles, we expect the handbag popcorn bucket to be around $35, the tumbler around $19.99, and the tin around $15. ### Where can you get the Devil Wears Prada 2 popcorn bucket? The Accessories Collection is coming to AMC Theatres and Marcus Theatres. AMC’s Opening Night Event on April 30 will include early access to the merchandise. ### Who is in The Devil Wears Prada 2? The sequel reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci with director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna. New cast members include Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Pauline Chalamet, and B.J. Novak. ### Where can I buy tickets for The Devil Wears Prada 2? 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The collection includes six items: a **Popcorn Handbag**, a **Popcorn Tin**, a **Tumbler**, a **Tumbler with Charm**, a standalone **Bag Charm**, and a **Diet Coke Souvenir Cup**. Advance tickets for The Devil Wears Prada 2 are on sale now at Cinemark locations. ![Cinemark Has Six Devil Wears Prada 2 Collectibles and the Diet Coke Cup Is the Most On-Brand Thing Ever](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinemark-Has-Six-Devil-Wears-Prada-2-Collectibles-and-the-Diet-Coke-Cup-Is-the-Most-On-Brand-Thing-E-1600x900.jpg)The Devil Wears Prada 2 Popcorn Bucket and Tumblers Are [Now Available Online From Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/devil-wears-prada-2-marcus-theatres-collectibles-online-2026/). Fantasy Land News tracks every movie theater popcorn bucket across all major chains. See the full lineup in our [Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). The centerpiece is the **Popcorn Handbag**, a red structured tote-style bucket with dual top handles, a gold keyring, and a miniature gold high heel and hotel key tag charm on the side. It comes with a free same-day refill. The **Popcorn Tin** is a black bucket printed with the film’s title logo and a red high heels graphic against a city skyline silhouette, also with a free same-day refill. The **Tumbler** is a clear double-wall cup with a red lid and straw, branded with the film’s accessory-rain graphic, and includes a free same-day refill as well. The **Tumbler with Charm** is a stemless wine-style insulated tumbler in red and black, sold unfilled, with a detachable bag charm included. The standalone **Bag Charm** features a miniature red high heel, a lipstick, and a pair of sunglasses on a clip chain, designed to attach to the Popcorn Handbag or any bag. The sixth item is the **Diet Coke Souvenir Cup**, a white cup co-branded with Diet Coke and The Devil Wears Prada 2, featuring the red high heels graphic, with a free same-day refill. The full Cinemark collection is available at select Cinemark locations while supplies last, beginning May 1. For a look at what AMC is offering for the same film, including the Fandango Runway Ready Bundle that packages a ticket, the handbag, and a limited edition Runway Magazine for $50, see our [Devil Wears Prada 2 AMC collection article](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/the-devil-wears-prada-2-popcorn-bucket-looks-like-a-designer-handbag-and-tickets-are-on-sale-now/). Fantasy Land News covers theater collectibles across every major chain. Also opening this spring: [The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens April 1 with a Yoshi popcorn bucket at every major chain](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters/), and [the Michael biopic opens April 24 with a fedora popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/15/michael-jacksons-motown-25th-anniversary-fedora-is-now-a-popcorn-bucket-for-michael-jackson-biopic/) and a [Project Hail Mary helmet bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/03/the-project-hail-mary-helmet-bucket-is-here/). [![Cinemark The Devil Wears Prada 2 Popcorn Bucket and Collection 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_20260312-113844.Instagram-721x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_20260312-113844.Instagram.png)**Pricing**. Official pricing has not been confirmed by Cinemark yet. Based on comparable theater collectibles, we expect the **Popcorn Handbag around $35**, the **Tumbler around $19.99**, and the **Popcorn Tin around $15**. The Tumbler with Charm and standalone Bag Charm pricing will likely fall in a similar range. We will update once Cinemark confirms. **Full Lineup**. The complete Cinemark Devil Wears Prada 2 collection includes the Popcorn Handbag with free same-day refill, the Popcorn Tin with free same-day refill, the Tumbler with free same-day refill, the Tumbler with Charm sold unfilled, the standalone Bag Charm, and the Diet Coke Souvenir Cup with free same-day refill. The Popcorn Handbag and Tumbler are designed and manufactured by **Golden Link Inc**. The **Diet Coke Souvenir Cup** is the most unexpected item in the lineup and the one that makes the most sense once you think about it. Diet Coke is practically a character in the original Devil Wears Prada. Miranda Priestly’s assistants are constantly fetching it, and the brand appears throughout the film as shorthand for the relentless, image-conscious world of high fashion. A co-branded Diet Coke cup for the sequel is a callback that fans of the first film will immediately recognize. It is also the kind of detail that turns a merchandise collection into a conversation, which is exactly what good theater collectibles do. The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens **exclusively in theaters May 1, 2026**. Tickets are on sale now at [Cinemark.com](https://www.cinemark.com/movies/the-devil-wears-prada-2). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Fantasy Land News, Merchandise, Popcorn Buckets, The Walt Disney Company **Tags:** Cinemark Devil Wears Prada 2 Popcorn Buckets, Cinemark Has Six Devil Wears Prada 2 Collectibles and the Diet Coke Cup Is the Most On-Brand Thing Ever, Cinemark Popcorn Bucket --- ### [The Devil Wears Prada 2 Popcorn Bucket and Tumblers Are Now Available Online From Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/devil-wears-prada-2-marcus-theatres-collectibles-online-2026/) **Published:** April 9, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **If you are looking to buy the Devil Wears Prada 2 red handbag popcorn bucket online right now, Marcus Theatres has all three of its Devil Wears Prada 2 collectibles listed in its online shop — the 85oz red purse bucket at $39.99, the 20oz floating confetti tumbler at $14.99, and the 12oz New York and Milan wine tumbler set at $34.99 — with shipping starting April 15, 2026.** That matters because Fandango’s Runway Ready Bundle, which also includes the handbag bucket online, does not ship until July — well after the film’s May 1 opening. If you want the Devil Wears Prada 2 popcorn bucket shipped to your door before you see the movie, Marcus Theatres is currently the only place to do it at retail price. We covered all of these when [Marcus first revealed the red handbag popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/the-devil-wears-prada-2-popcorn-bucket-looks-like-a-designer-handbag-and-tickets-are-on-sale-now/) back in March, and then again when [Cinemark dropped its own six-piece lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/cinemark-has-six-devil-wears-prada-2-collectibles-and-the-diet-coke-cup-is-the-most-on-brand-thing-ever/). Now that the Marcus pieces are live online with a confirmed ship date, here is exactly what is in the shop, what each item costs, and how it stacks up against every other way to buy online right now. [![The Devil Wears Prada 2 Popcorn Bucket and Tumblers Are Now Available Online From Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Devil-Wears-Prada-2-Popcorn-Bucket-and-Tumblers-Are-Now-Available-Online-From-Marcus-Theatres-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Devil-Wears-Prada-2-Popcorn-Bucket-and-Tumblers-Are-Now-Available-Online-From-Marcus-Theatres.jpg)## The Devil Wears Prada 2 Red Handbag Popcorn Bucket $39.99 — [Order here](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/the-devil-wears-prada-2-85oz-red-prada-purse-popcorn-bucketmarcus-theatres-online-shop) The bucket is the centerpiece of the Marcus lineup and the one most people have been waiting on. It is sculpted as a chic red handbag at 85 ounces, with a removable keychain featuring a golden stiletto heel and a film logo charm attached. The design is genuinely fashion-forward in a way that holds up outside of the theater context — this is the kind of bucket that sits on a shelf rather than getting tossed after one use. All sales are final. [![The Devil Wears Prada 2 Red Handbag Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HANDBAG_HERO_d14f5bf2-48ee-4cdb-bd22-39303ecd17cf-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HANDBAG_HERO_d14f5bf2-48ee-4cdb-bd22-39303ecd17cf-scaled.webp)[![The Devil Wears Prada 2 Red Handbag Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DWP2-HANDBAG1-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DWP2-HANDBAG1-scaled.webp)## The Devil Wears Prada 2 20oz Floating Confetti Tumbler $14.99 — [Order here](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/the-devil-wears-prada-2-20oz-tumbler-with-floating-confetti-marcus-theatres-online-shop) At $14.99 this is the most accessible piece in the Marcus collection and arguably the most fun. The 20oz tumbler has a translucent red design in the film’s signature color, with floating confetti inside — tiny high heels, purses, and sunglasses suspended in the liquid chamber that move with every sip. It comes with a removable straw and lid. The confetti detail is genuinely well-executed and this is the kind of tumbler that ends up on someone’s desk long after the movie has left theaters. [![The Devil Wears Prada 2 20oz Floating Confetti Tumbler](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TUMBLER_HERO-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TUMBLER_HERO-scaled.webp)[![The Devil Wears Prada 2 20oz Floating Confetti Tumbler](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TUMBLER_4-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TUMBLER_4-scaled.webp)## The Devil Wears Prada 2 12oz Wine Tumbler Set $34.99 — [Order here](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/the-devil-wears-prada-2-12oz-wine-tumbler-set-marcus-theatres-online-shop) The most collector-friendly item in the Marcus lineup is the two-piece stainless steel wine tumbler set at $34.99. One 12oz tumbler features the New York City skyline, and the other features the Milan skyline, both finished in coral and silver tones with the film’s logo. The set comes in a box packaging. The New York and Milan pairing is a genuinely clever design choice that ties directly into the film’s setting — this is the piece that rewards fans who actually know the franchise rather than just recognizing the brand. [![The Devil Wears Prada 2 12oz Wine Tumbler Set](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WINETUMBLERS_4-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WINETUMBLERS_4-scaled.webp)[![The Devil Wears Prada 2 12oz Wine Tumbler Set](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WINETUMBLERS_HERO-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WINETUMBLERS_HERO-scaled.webp)## Marcus Ships First: How This Compares to Every Other Online Option If you have been tracking down the handbag bucket online, Marcus Theatres is currently your fastest path to it. Fandango is selling a Runway Ready Bundle for $50 that includes the popcorn handbag, a limited-edition promotional Runway Magazine, and a movie ticket — but that bundle does not ship until July, well after the film’s May 1 opening. Marcus’s online shop ships starting April 15, which means you can have the bucket in hand before you ever set foot in a theater. The other comparisons worth knowing: Cinemark is selling a $30 Super Ticket that includes a ticket, a bag charm, an exclusive spring issue of Runway Magazine, a Diet Coke souvenir cup, and a medium popcorn — but that is all redeemed in-theater, not shipped. AMC’s April 30 Opening Night Event in Dolby Cinema includes branded sunglasses and a copy of Runway Magazine with the screening, also in-theater only. Alamo Drafthouse is offering a limited-edition tote bag as a preorder add-on with ticket purchase, again in-person only. If you want the merch shipped to your door before opening weekend, Marcus’s online shop is currently the only place to make that happen at retail price. ## What to Know Before You Order A few practical notes. Shipping begins April 15, so orders placed now will arrive around the film’s opening weekend. All purchases are final — no returns or exchanges. Items purchased through the online shop are not eligible for Marcus Theatres membership points or reward redemption. The shop is managed by Only In Theatres on behalf of Marcus, which is standard for these online merch storefronts. For our full Devil Wears Prada 2 coverage and the complete chain-by-chain breakdown of every theater collectible available for the film, visit the [Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Big news from two holiday powerhouses: the [**Hallmark Channel**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/17/whats-new-for-hallmark-channels-countdown-to-christmas-2025/ "What’s New For Hallmark Channel’s ‘Countdown To Christmas’ 2025") and Walt Disney World Resort are joining forces to create their first-ever original Christmas movie. The enchanting collaboration, titled ***Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True***, is set to debut in 2026 as part of Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual *Countdown to Christmas* programming event. The soon-to-be classic romance will be filmed entirely on location at **The Most Magical Place on Earth** in Florida. We have heard rumors all week of Lacey and Hallmark filming at Walt Disney World, with images coming out of Hollywood Studios by Echo Lake, of the stars, including Richard Kind, walking through the Parks, and now we know why! The highly anticipated film will star beloved “Queen of Christmas” Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle (FUBAR, The Last Ship). They will be joined by a wonderful supporting cast, including **Richard Kind**, **Christy Carlson Romano**, **Bryce Dufee**, **Taegen Burns**, and **Asher Alexander**, with a special cameo appearance from **Patrick Renna** (*The Sandlot*). The Official Poster for Lacey Chabert’s Hallmark Disney World Movie Is [Here and It Looks Like a Dream](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-poster/) ![Hallmark and Disney World Team Up for First-Ever Original Christmas Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hallmark-and-Disney-World-Team-Up-for-First-Ever-Original-Christmas-Movie-1600x900.jpg)The script was written by **Ryan Landels**, who is also set to direct the movie. The news was officially announced following a special live appearance by Chabert from Magic Kingdom Park during Hallmark Channel’s broadcast of *The Hallmark Christmas Experience: A Hometown Holiday*. The movie follows the journey of **Lindsey (Chabert)**, who travels to Walt Disney World with her extended family for a magical Christmas vacation. However, her jolly holiday dream hits a snag when she discovers her hotel room is next door to **Philip (Van Winkle)**, a disastrous first date she recently had, who is also there on a family trip. “As Lindsey and Philip’s paths cross throughout their stay, the frost starts to thaw as they learn they’re not so different from each other after all. Thanks to the magic of Walt Disney World, the holiday wish Lindsey made in the Cinderella Fountain just might turn their rivalry into romance.” **Decades-Long Partnership Reaches the Screen**. This cinematic collaboration marks a major milestone, expanding a relationship between Hallmark and Disney that dates back to their founders. “The partnership between **[Hallmark](https://www.hallmarkplus.com/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13706699451&gbraid=0AAAAADqCW80lT8vGEtC3v8tX21Imega2H&gclid=CjwKCAiAxc_JBhA2EiwAFVs7XJW6HBXzn9Sqnl2-GH0OBIuO-QGHj807RWOnggIA2aIO0aVx0USAeRoCsToQAvD_BwE)** and **[Disney](https://www.disneyplus.com/)** dates back decades, when a shared Kansas City connection and friendship between Hallmark’s founder, J.C. Hall, and Walt Disney himself led to our first-ever licensed products, including the very first greeting card featuring Mickey Mouse,” said **Darren Abbott, Chief Brand Officer, Hallmark**. “We’re thrilled to expand our relationship beyond the products we create together and onto the screen with this heartwarming and joyful Christmas movie that embodies the very best of both brands.” **Sally Conner, VP Global Content at Disney**, echoed the excitement about showcasing the resort’s festive atmosphere. “Storytelling is at the heart of both Disney and Hallmark, and that magic shines even brighter during the holidays,” said Conner. “We’re thrilled that Walt Disney World will serve as the immersive setting for a Hallmark holiday movie highlighting the cheerful festivities of the season. This film is a wonderful way to share that joy and pixie dust with fans everywhere.” Fans will be able to bring the movie magic home next holiday season with a special collection of Disney and Hallmark products inspired by the film. The festive line will include **greeting cards, ornaments, gifts, gift wrap, and other unique offerings**, available at select Hallmark Gold Crown stores, Hallmark.com, and other retailers. Production will soon be underway, and the Disney Parks Blog has promised to share live updates as the cast and crew film across the theme parks and resorts. ***Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True*** will premiere during the 2026 *Countdown to Christmas* event on the Hallmark Channel. ## Hallmark and Disney World Team Up for First-Ever Original Christmas Movie > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR8nA4uEWmH/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hallmark%20and%20Disney%20World%20Team%20Up%20for%20First-Ever%20Original%20Christmas%20Movie&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hallmark%20and%20Disney%20World%20Team%20Up%20for%20First-Ever%20Original%20Christmas%20Movie "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Fantasy Land News, Hallmark Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company **Tags:** Disney Hallmark, Hallmark and Disney World Team Up for First-Ever Original Christmas Movie, Hallmark Channel Christmas, Hallmark Channel Disney --- ### [Filming Wraps at Walt Disney World for Hallmark’s Landmark Lacey Chabert Holiday Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/28/filming-wraps-at-walt-disney-world-for-hallmarks-landmark-lacey-chabert-holiday-movie/) **Published:** January 28, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Filming Wraps at Walt Disney World for Hallmark’s Landmark Lacey Chabert Holiday Movie. The “Most Magical Place on Earth” just finished hosting the “Queen of Christmas.” Production has officially wrapped on location at Walt Disney World Resort for the highly anticipated Hallmark Channel original movie, ***[Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/06/hallmark-and-disney-world-team-up-for-first-ever-original-christmas-movie/)***. The Official Poster for Lacey Chabert’s Hallmark Disney World Movie Is [Here and It Looks Like a Dream](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-poster/) ![Filming Wraps at Walt Disney World for Hallmark’s Landmark Lacey Chabert Holiday Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Filming-Wrapped-at-Walt-Disney-World-Hallmark-Channel-Movie-1600x900.jpg)The film, which stars Hallmark staple Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle, marks a historic first-ever collaboration between the Hallmark Channel and Disney Parks for a full-length holiday feature. The new movie will premiere on Hallmark Channel in 2026 as part of [**Countdown to Christmas**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/17/whats-new-for-hallmark-channels-countdown-to-christmas-2025/ "What’s New For Hallmark Channel’s ‘Countdown To Christmas’ 2025"). The news of the production’s conclusion was shared by Disney star [**Christy Carlson Romano**](https://www.instagram.com/thechristycarlsonromano/). Romano took to social media to celebrate the milestone, posting a photo of herself holding a production clapboard and with the words “That’s a Wrap” written on the photo. You can follow her whole filming adventures in her IG stories! For Disney fans, Romano’s presence in the film is a nostalgic homecoming. A true [**Disney Channel star**](https://www.disneyplus.com), Romano rose to fame in the early 2000s as a cornerstone of the network’s “Golden Era.” She is best known for her role as the overachieving Ren Stevens in the hit series ***Even Stevens*** and for providing the iconic voice of the title character in the animated sensation ***Kim Possible***. Her Disney resume also includes starring as Cadet Captain Jennifer Stone in the Disney Channel Original Movie ***Cadet Kelly*** alongside Hilary Duff. ![Filming Wraps at Walt Disney World for Hallmark’s Landmark Lacey Chabert Holiday Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hallmark-channel-disney-world-movie-1600x900.jpg)### **Filming Across the Magic** To capture the authentic scale of a Disney vacation, the production utilized several of the resort’s most iconic locations. Fans and guests caught glimpses of filming at: - **Magic Kingdom Park:** Where scenes were shot near the Cinderella Fountain, a key plot point where Chabert’s character, Lindsey, makes a life-changing holiday wish. - **Disney’s Hollywood Studios:** Capturing the glitz and glamour of the park’s holiday decor. - **Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort:** Serving as a tropical, festive backdrop for the families’ stay. **What to Expect from “Holiday Ever After”**: The movie follows Lindsey (Chabert) as she heads to Walt Disney World for a dream Christmas with her extended family. The vacation takes an unexpected turn when she realizes her hotel room is right next door to Philip (Van Winkle), a man she recently shared a disastrous first date with. As their families participate in various Disney holiday traditions, the “pixie dust” begins to work its magic, turning a rivalry into a potential romance. Supporting the leads is a cast that includes Richard Kind, Bryce Durfee, Taegen Burns, and Asher Alexander, with a special cameo by *The Sandlot* star Patrick Renna. *Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True* is scheduled to headline Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual **Countdown to Christmas** programming event in late 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The cuts are expected to roll out over the coming weeks, and Disney has declined to comment publicly on the report. While that number sounds alarming, it represents a fraction of a percent of Disney’s total workforce, which stood at approximately 231,000 employees at the end of fiscal year 2025. The majority of those employees work within Disney Experiences, the division that covers the theme parks and cruise lines. ## Where the Cuts Are Expected to Land A large portion of the planned layoffs is tied directly to the recent consolidation of Disney’s marketing operations. In January 2026, the company promoted Asad Ayaz to Chief Marketing and Brand Officer, combining previously separate marketing teams across Disney’s film, television, and streaming businesses into one unified department. That consolidation created significant overlap in roles, and many of the coming cuts appear to be a direct result of eliminating that duplication. Disney is also reportedly working to combine Disney+ and Hulu staff ahead of a planned merger of both platforms into a single app, which could account for additional positions being eliminated. ESPN is separately preparing to cut around 30 employees, primarily in off-camera departments. ## This Is Not Disney’s First Round of Layoffs These cuts follow a much larger wave that took place under Bob Iger during his return as CEO. Between 2023 and 2025, Iger oversaw more than 8,000 job eliminations spread across Disney’s entertainment, ESPN, and corporate operations. The current round is considerably smaller in scale but arrives with a different kind of weight, given who is now in charge and what that transition means for the company’s culture. Reports indicate that plans for these cuts were set in motion before D’Amaro officially took the reins in March, which is worth noting. The groundwork was laid by the previous administration. D’Amaro is the one inheriting it. ## The D’Amaro Factor Makes This News Hit Differently ![Josh D'Amaro's CEO Page Just Went Live and It Tells You Everything About Disney's Next Chapter](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Josh-DAmaros-CEO-Page-Just-Went-Live-and-It-Tells-You-Everything-About-Disneys-Next-Chapter-1598x900.jpg)Josh D’Amaro’s CEO Page Just Went Live and It Tells You Everything About Disney’s Next ChapterJosh D’Amaro built his reputation by being exactly the kind of leader who shows up. He walked the parks. He engaged with Cast Members in a way that felt genuine. His rise from Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products to the top job at the entire company felt like a reward for that real, on-the-ground connection with the people who make the magic happen every day. So when the first major news of his tenure is a round of layoffs, it lands differently than it might have under another executive. D’Amaro has made collaboration and becoming “one Disney” the centerpiece of his early messaging. These cuts are the first test of whether that vision extends to how the company treats the people caught in the middle of a structural reorganization. ## Our Take Here is the part that is genuinely hard to sit with. Disney reported $94.4 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2025, with total segment operating income climbing 12 percent year over year. The studios brought in around $6 billion. The parks business alone generated $36 billion. By almost any measure, this is a growing company. And yet, in an economic moment where everyday people are watching every dollar and job security feels more uncertain than it has in years, Disney is telling up to 1,000 of its own people that there is no longer a place for them. Wall Street may be holding steady. The people getting that call this month are not. We also keep coming back to a question that rarely gets asked in these situations: how many of these employees could have landed somewhere else inside a company with 231,000 people on payroll? Disney has the scale to think creatively about keeping talent rather than cutting it. The decision to eliminate positions rather than reassign people is a choice, and it is worth naming it as one. We will continue to follow this story as more details become available. For the latest Disney news, keep it here at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com/). Want to be part of the conversation? 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The attraction follows the legend of Barnabas T. Bullion, founder of the Big Thunder Mountain Company, whose relentless pursuit of gold stirred up forces that the mountain was not willing to give up quietly. Strange machines, cave-ins, and unexplainable events made the mountain’s message clear: some things were never meant to be tamed. Guests board the runaway trains and experience that chaos firsthand, rattling through caverns, past geysers, and into the heart of the mountain at speeds that have made this a Magic Kingdom staple for decades. ## New Track and Refreshed Trains: What Changed During the Refurbishment Disney has confirmed that a key focus of the refurbishment was the installation of a new track system along with refreshed passenger trains. According to Disney, these updates were planned carefully to preserve the attraction’s classic storytelling and the signature energy guests expect from Big Thunder, while adding new life and movement to the experience. Safety teams conducted a comprehensive review of the attraction, and the result of all that work is a ride that is not only ready for years of future operation but also comes with a welcome change for families: the height requirement has been lowered from 40 inches to 38 inches. That opens the attraction up to more young guests, which is a real win for families who have been waiting to share the experience with their littlest prospectors. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Big-Thunder-Mountain-Railroad-New-Magic_2-1600x696.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Big-Thunder-Mountain-Railroad-New-Magic_1-1600x696.jpg)## Rainbow Caverns Are the Biggest New Addition Beyond the mechanical and structural updates, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is adding new storytelling magic when it reopens. The most notable new moment takes place underground, where trains will pass through spectacular natural caverns filled with phosphorescent pools that shimmer and illuminate iridescent stalagmites rising from the cavern floor and stalactites hanging from the ceiling above. Disney is calling this section the Rainbow Caverns, and based on the description, it sounds like a visually stunning addition to an already immersive ride experience. Disney has teased that the Rainbow Caverns are beautiful but not entirely welcoming, with a menacing rumble from deep within the mountain hinting that guests may not be as welcome as the scenery suggests. Additional new magic has been promised for guests to discover once the attraction reopens, so the Rainbow Caverns appear to be just one piece of what is coming. ## What This Refurbishment Means for Magic Kingdom Visitors in 2026 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is one of those attractions where the refurbishment closure actually creates real anticipation. This is not a paint-and-polish situation. A full track replacement and new on-ride experiences represent a meaningful investment in a cornerstone Magic Kingdom attraction, and the lowered height requirement alone will make the reopening feel like a genuine event for families who were just on the outside of the old 40-inch cutoff. If you have a trip to Walt Disney World planned for May or later in 2026, this is going to be a must-ride moment. The combination of a familiar classic and new surprises is exactly what Disney does best, and the Rainbow Caverns addition in particular sounds like the kind of detail that rewards repeat riders who know the attraction well enough to notice what is new. ## When Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens and What to Expect Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens at Magic Kingdom on May 3, 2026. Guests should anticipate strong demand in the days and weeks following the reopening, so using Lightning Lane or arriving early will be important if you want to ride without a significant wait. The attraction is located in Frontierland, and its reopening will restore one of that land’s most important anchor experiences. Disney has indicated there is more new magic beyond what has been officially detailed, so the full picture of what guests will encounter will likely come into focus as we get closer to opening day. We will have complete coverage here at Fantasy Land News as those details are confirmed. ![Big Thunder Mountain Trains Are Back on the Tracks and Testing at Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Magic-Kingdom-News_-Big-Thunder-Mountain-Railroad-Enters-Testing-Phase-for-Spring-2026-Reopening-1-1600x900.jpg)Big Thunder Mountain Trains Are Back on the Tracks and Testing at Disney World[Big Thunder Mountain Railroad](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/attractions/magic-kingdom/big-thunder-mountain-railroad/) returns to Magic Kingdom on May 3, 2026. Follow all of our Walt Disney World coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The program’s stated goal is to get more women into the director’s chair through hands-on training and on-set shadowing structured to set each participant up for success. The approach is intentional rather than symbolic: mentees shadow working directors on active Hallmark productions and work toward earning their own directing credit. The program’s track record through its first years reflects that intent. Crystal Lowe was the first Make Her Mark mentee and has since gone on to direct multiple projects. Eva L. Tavares is among the more recent mentees working through the program. Randy Pope, Hallmark’s head of original movies and physical production, has been a personal champion of the program from the start, and is credited by Hallmark Channel PR as the person who has made it possible for so many deserving women to get the yes that has often taken too long to come. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/662196267_2031700651060556_3861130955332730528_n.jpg)## What the Scholarship Adds to the Program The AWM Foundation partnership extends the Make Her Mark mission earlier in a woman’s career. Rather than beginning at the professional level, the scholarship targets women who are still in college, undergraduate or graduate students who are pursuing a career behind the camera. The award provides financial support plus access to a one-on-one mentorship session with Ashley Williams, giving the recipient both a practical resource and a direct connection to one of the working directors inside the Hallmark ecosystem. This is the second year the scholarship has been offered. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has a documented history of scholarship recipients who have gone on to meaningful careers in the industry. Recent AWM Foundation scholarship recipients have included women who went on to work at NBCUniversal’s Late Night with Seth Meyers and HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, land positions as sports reporters and TV news journalists, and complete advanced degrees at Columbia University’s journalism program. The Make Her Mark scholarship adds a directing-specific lane to that alumni record. ## Why This Matters for the Hallmark Audience If you watch Hallmark Channel regularly, Make Her Mark is the reason you have started seeing more women in the director’s credit over the past few years. That is not a small thing. Hallmark produces more original movies per year than virtually any other cable network, which means the number of directing opportunities it controls is genuinely significant. A program that structures access to those opportunities for women who would otherwise face a much steeper climb is worth paying attention to, and the scholarship extending that commitment down to the student level shows the initiative is being built to last rather than treated as a one-cycle experiment. Submissions for the 2026 Make Her Mark scholarship are open now. For the latest Hallmark Channel news and programming coverage, visit our [Hallmark Channel guide at fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). For all Hallmark coverage on Fantasy Land News, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). 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If you are heading to Tomorrowland today or planning your next visit, here is everything you need to know about how the new target system works and the fastest path to Galactic Hero. The Disney Parks Blog published a detailed tip guide on launch day covering how targets are valued, what the new ring mechanics do, and the three distinct strategies guests can use to reach Galactic Hero. We have covered this attraction through [the soft opening and the new marquee reveal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/30/disney-reveals-the-new-buzz-lightyear-sign-and-it-makes-all-of-tomorrowland-look-better/), so here is what the official tips add to the picture. ![How to Get a High Score on Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/We-Just-Rode-Buzz-Lightyears-Space-Ranger-Spin-and-the-Honest-Review-Is-Complicated-1600x900.jpg)Disney’s Big Buzz Lightyear Upgrade Opens April 8th. Our Honest Verdict Is: It’s Fine.## What Changed Inside the Attraction Before getting into strategy, the changes to the ride itself matter for understanding how scoring works now. A brand-new opening scene introduces a character named Buddy, a support bot created by Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar Animation Studios, who greets departing Space Rangers and gives guests a chance to practice aim before the scored portion begins. The Star Cruiser vehicles received a visual overhaul with colors drawn from Buzz Lightyear and Star Command, and each car now has an onboard video monitor showing your score in real time as you ride. The handheld blasters are new hardware, designed for improved aim with always-on lasers, color-coded beams (either red or green per vehicle), and haptic feedback, including vibration when you land a hit. The targets themselves have been upgraded with technology that visually confirms when you have struck them, so there is no more guessing whether your shot connected. Both riders in a Star Cruiser get different blaster colors, which matters because your color appears on any target center you hit successfully, so you always know exactly who is scoring. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260322_141109-1600x900.jpg)## How the Scoring System Actually Works The base rule is straightforward: aim for the center of every target. Shots that land off-center score less. Beyond that, distance matters significantly. Targets that are farther away or harder to reach carry higher point values than nearby ones, so guests chasing maximum scores should generally prioritize the challenging shots rather than the easy ones directly in front of them. The classic secret high-value targets from the original attraction are still in the ride. Their point values have been reduced slightly from what longtime riders may remember, but they are also easier to hit now with the improved blasters, and Disney has added new secret target locations to discover alongside the originals. Guests who have memorized the old layouts will still benefit, but there is new territory to map. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Further-Targets-Are-Worth-More-on-Buzz-Lightyears-Space-Ranger-Spin-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)## The Ring Targets Are the Biggest Scoring Opportunity The most significant new mechanic in the updated attraction involves two types of special ring targets that appear during the ride. The first is a target with a white outer ring. When a target lights up with that white ring, it is worth double its normal point value until someone hits it. This can appear on multiple targets across the attraction and resets once struck, so staying alert throughout the entire ride rather than only focusing on known high-value spots is now a legitimate strategy. The second and far rarer version is a target with a multicolor ring. Disney describes this as the single most valuable target in the game. It appears randomly in only one location at a time, and if it goes unhit for a few seconds, it vanishes and relocates elsewhere. Hitting the multicolor ring does two things: it delivers a major individual point bonus, and it immediately triggers a limited-time bonus mode that affects every target in the surrounding scene for all guests in that area simultaneously. During the bonus mode, all targets in the scene carry significantly elevated point values. The bonus period ends with a visible countdown on the ring itself, which begins extinguishing counterclockwise as the window closes. Staying focused and shooting quickly during this window is the highest-reward window in the entire ride. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Scoring-Big-on-Buzz-Lightyears-Space-Ranger-Spin-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)## The End-of-Mission Diversity Bonus and the Three Strategies There is also a bonus added at the very end of each mission based on how many distinct targets you have hit throughout the full ride. Hitting the same target repeatedly does not compound this bonus. Hitting a wide variety of unique targets does. This means a guest who spreads shots across many targets rather than farming a single location will receive a score bump at the ranking screen, rewarding a more exploratory play style even if no individual shot was exceptional. Disney officially outlines three paths to Galactic Hero. The first is the secret target strategy, which relies on memorizing the locations of legacy and new high-value targets and hitting them quickly and repeatedly. The second is the ring strategy, which prioritizes tracking white and multicolor rings and triggers the bonus mode for maximum point multiplication. The third is the diversity strategy, which aims to hit as many distinct targets as possible across the attraction and capitalize on the end-of-mission bonus. Any of these can get a prepared rider to Galactic Hero, which is the right design call. The ride now genuinely rewards different play styles rather than just rewarding whoever memorized the one best hidden target. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260330_114800-507x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Messenger_creation_AB26351E-3E40-4B24-8175-289DCCD0CB1C-600x900.jpeg)We said in our [soft-opening coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/30/disney-reveals-the-new-buzz-lightyear-sign-and-it-makes-all-of-tomorrowland-look-better/) that the interior changes were a mixed bag while the new marquee was an unambiguous win. Having now seen the full scoring system laid out, the ring mechanics and the diversity bonus are the most interesting additions. They give repeat riders something to actually chase between visits rather than just running the same mental script every time. That is a meaningful improvement to the replay value, even if the visual overhaul inside the attraction is not as dramatic as the entrance suggests. For the latest Magic Kingdom attraction coverage and Walt Disney World news, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). For more Magic Kingdom coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com/magic-kingdom/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/magic-kingdom/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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That is roughly the combined weight of eleven elephants. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Springs-Has-a-Life-Size-Doll-Box-You-Can-Actually-Step-Inside-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Springs-Has-a-Life-Size-Doll-Box-You-Can-Actually-Step-Inside.jpg)## What the Photo Op Looks Like The installations are designed to make guests feel like they are the doll on the shelf. Each structure recreates the new plastic-free box at human scale, complete with the updated packaging design that now shows the doll directly rather than behind a clear-plastic window. Guests can pose solo, bring friends or family in for a group shot, or use Disney PhotoPass to capture the moment with a professional lens. The Rapunzel and Tiana boxes are the two characters featured at the Disney Springs activation, and Once Upon a Toy — located right next door — carries the actual dolls in the new packaging so guests can take one home the same day. ## The Packaging Change That Made This Possible Disney’s Classic Dolls now come in boxes made from certified, sustainably sourced paper with no plastic components. The design also reduces the total amount of material used in each package. Fifteen characters are already available in the new packaging: Elsa, Anna, Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Merida, Moana, Mulan, Pocahontas, Rapunzel, Snow White, Tiana, and Tinker Bell. More characters will roll out later in 2026. The updated boxes are available at select Disney Parks locations and Disney Stores in North America, as well as on DisneyStore.eu and DisneyStore.com.au. Stefanie Majoras, Vice President of Global Merchandise Sourcing and Supply Chain Optimization at Disney, described the redesign as a chance to rethink the guest experience through both sustainability and design — eliminating plastic, reducing material use, and bringing back direct visibility to the doll itself. That last point matters to collectors and parents alike, since the new box lets you see exactly what you are buying without any plastic obscuring the figure. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Springs-Has-a-Life-Size-Doll-Box-You-Can-Actually-Step-Inside-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Springs-Has-a-Life-Size-Doll-Box-You-Can-Actually-Step-Inside-1.jpg)## Why This Is Happening During Earth Month The Disney Springs activation runs through April 26 as part of Disney’s broader Earth Month 2026 programming, which the company is calling its most expansive yet. The campaign includes [two new Disney+ streaming premieres, a free National Geographic subscription for Disney+ subscribers, and a series of in-park experiences](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/02/disney-national-geographic-earth-month-2026/) tied to the Disney Conservation Fund’s 30th anniversary. The plastic-free doll packaging is part of Disney Planet Possible, the company’s framework for taking measurable, ongoing steps toward environmental goals. Disney is also running a “30 Days of Stories” countdown to Earth Day on April 22, highlighting a new conservation or sustainability story each day. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260407OT-0253-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260407OT-0253-1619x1080-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Classic-Dolls-New-Versions_485-copy-1-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Classic-Dolls-New-Versions_485-copy-1-1619x1080-1.jpg)## What This Means If You Are Visiting Disney Springs If you are already planning a Disney Springs trip before April 26, the doll box photo op is a no-cost stop. It does not require a theme park ticket and is open during regular Disney Springs hours. The Once Upon a Toy connection is a smart detail — guests who want to pair the photo moment with an actual purchase can pick up one of the 15 newly packaged dolls immediately after. If you are a collector focused on [Disney Consumer Products](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/), the packaging change itself is worth tracking: the new box design removes plastic entirely, which changes the display profile for anyone who keeps boxes intact on a shelf. The April 6 to 26 window is shorter than most seasonal activations at Disney Springs, so this one rewards guests who move quickly. For the latest on Disney merchandise, park experiences, and Earth Month programming, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). For more Disney Consumer Products coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Brad plays Nash McCabe, a rugged ranch foreman and family man who arrived in the territory from Montana alongside his employer and close friend Tom Moore. What followed was a generous, wide-ranging conversation about the show, the character, the very real mud and rain on set, and what it means to finally land the role you have been quietly preparing for your entire life. You can watch our full interview on the [Fantasy Land News YouTube channel](https://youtu.be/X-IXrq2MTOg?si=gjP2yUHmRWYf-43K). ![Hallmark Star Brad Abramenko Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Brad-Abramenko-Star-of-Hallmark-Hope-Valley-1874-Podcaster-Interview-April-2-2026.jpg)## What Is Hope Valley 1874? *Hope Valley 1874* is an eight-episode prequel series streaming exclusively on Hallmark+, set 36 years before the events of *When Calls the Heart*. The show follows Rebecca Clarke, a widow who travels from Chicago to the Western Canadian frontier with her young daughter, only to find that the boardinghouse she purchased is nothing like advertised. Bethany Joy Lenz leads the series as Rebecca, with Benjamin Ayres as rancher Tom Moore and Jill Hennessy as Hattie Quinn, a pioneer woman at the center of the growing settlement. New episodes drop every Thursday on Hallmark+. Brad Abramenko plays Nash McCabe, Tom’s foreman and closest confidant, a man who runs the ranch like it is his own and would do anything to provide for his wife Peggy and their two children. If you have not yet read our [Hope Valley 1874 premiere review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/hope-valley-1874-delights-hearties-in-premiere-episode/) or our conversation with [Benjamin Ayres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/hallmark-star-benjamin-ayres-talked-to-us-about-hope-valley-1874/), both are worth your time before diving in here. ## He Was Born for This Role, and He Knew It Before Brad even read the audition sides, he already had a 1874 Colt Peacemaker hanging on his wall at home. He has been practicing gun spinning and lasso throwing for years. He grew up on a small farm in Almonte, Ontario, baling hay at ten years old, riding horses before he could drive, and delivering calves. When the audition for *Hope Valley 1874* landed in his inbox, and he looked it up and saw what it was, his reaction was immediate: this is the one. He self-taped three scenes and knew the moment he finished one of them that he was going to book the job. He texted his agent right away and told him exactly that. Within a week, he was shortlisted. He believes he was the first actor cast on the show, before even the leads were in place, which is part of why production was pushed from its original December start date to January. He spent that waiting period doing a deep dive on every castmate he could find, watching their work, getting to know them before they ever met in person. He has done background work on many Hallmark productions over seven years of building his career in Vancouver, including a small role as an RCMP officer in *When Calls the Heart* itself. He was also a co-star in the Hallmark Channel movie, ‘A Splash of Love’. He knew the world. He knew the fan base. He was ready. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hallmark-Star-Brad-Abramenko-Talked-to-Us-About-Hope-Valley-1874-1600x900.jpg)## Holly’s Question: Bringing a Stunt Background Into a Physical Role Fantasy Land News got to ask Brad how his background as a stunt performer shaped the way he approached Nash, a character whose life is almost entirely physical. His answer was honest and grounded. Growing up on a farm means you are already hands-on in a way that is hard. Feeding cattle, delivering calves, operating heavy equipment, and working through bad weather without the option to stop. That experience lives in your body, and it transfers directly to a character like Nash. As for the horse work, Brad described riding as just like getting back on a bike. He grew up with horses and was completely at ease on set. He did nearly all of his own riding throughout the season, only handing off to a stunt performer for one sequence, the fall from the horse in episode four. He said he read that part of the script, thought about it for about thirty seconds, and made the call immediately. He is at a good age now, as he put it, and he wants to be around for the rest of the scenes. ## Nash McCabe: Tough Outside, Butter at Home Brad described Nash as a man with a tough cowboy exterior who turns completely different the moment he walks through his front door. The way Nash speaks to his wife Peggy, is unlike how he speaks to anyone else on the ranch or in the territory. He used a phrase that landed well in the room: Nash just turns into butter around her. Chelsea Hobbs plays Peggy McCabe, and the two actors made a point of building their friendship before the cameras rolled. As soon as they both booked the show, Chelsea called Brad, and they agreed to go out for drinks, talk through the relationship, and make sure the chemistry felt real. By the time they got to the set, it was already there. Brad had nothing but admiration for her. He called her talented, warm, and an absolute sweetheart to work with, which tracks perfectly with what Peggy is on screen: Nash’s safe place, his level head, the person who brings him back to himself when everything else is falling apart. Nash and Peggy are the only established married couple on the show going into the season, which gives their relationship a different weight than the romantic storylines unfolding around them. Brad teased that their dynamic shifts considerably in the second half of the season in ways that give both of them room to grow, and that he is genuinely excited for Hearties to see that side of Nash. ## Nash and Tom: Brothers in Everything But Name The relationship between Nash and Tom Moore is central to the show, and Brad talked about it with real affection. The two men go back to Montana, and their bond runs deep, something closer to brotherhood than employment. Nash takes his job on the ranch seriously in part because of what Tom means to him. Without Tom, he could not provide for his family the way he needs to. Without Nash, the ranch does not run. That dynamic is significantly stressed after Nash has a mishap in episode four. A broken leg in 1874 is not a minor inconvenience. It is a potential death sentence, and both men feel that weight. Brad said he wants to see the show eventually send Nash and Tom off on a journey together. He wants the adventure inside the adventure. ## The Broken Leg Scene Was No Small Thing Brad was not going to downplay how much went into filming the aftermath of Nash’s accident. He described pushing himself so hard in that scene that he was nearly hyperventilating, getting close enough to passing out in real time that the feeling became the performance. Director Martin kept pushing for more pain, and with every note Brad went further, drawing on the full weight of what a broken leg would actually mean in the 1800s: not just physical suffering but the real possibility that this could be the end, that his family could lose him, that everything he has built could collapse. He had the whole cast around him in that scene, and he could see on their faces that something real was happening. That helped. The stunt itself, the actual fall from the horse, went to stunt performer Carson, who hit the ground hard four or five times and was sore for days afterward. Brad has the footage and plans to post it. ## He Was Already a Hallmark Fan Before He Got the Role Brad is not new to Hallmark. Beyond his background work on *When Calls the Heart*, he appeared in a Hallmark film called *A Splash of Love* before booking this role. He understands the Hearties fan base, respects it deeply, and said he knew when he read the script that this show had the ingredients to connect. The prequel premise, the Heartie family’s love of the original series, the western setting that nobody in the Hallmark world had really done at this scale, all of it pointed toward something special. He also came in with experience in a completely different fan community. Before booking *Hope Valley 1874*, Brad had appeared in DCU content in a role connected to Superman, which brought him a massive and passionate following concentrated heavily in South America and skewing toward a much younger audience. At its peak, he was fielding close to a thousand direct messages a day for months. That is a specific kind of pressure, and talking through how those two fan worlds compare was one of the more fun threads of the entire conversation. He described the Hearties as more conversational, more personal, easier to actually connect with in a real way, and said that understanding the difference helped him walk into the Hallmark world with confidence rather than uncertainty. He is not starting over. He is adding a new chapter. ## The Set Is Real, and the Weather Was Terrible One of the most fun threads of the conversation was about what it was actually like to film on location. The McCabe house is a repurposed set (Brad says it’s Rosemary and Lee’s house) painted blue, the first structure on the left in the familiar Jamestown location. The interior was beautifully dressed, and the production worked carefully with every camera angle to avoid picking up anything that would date the setting to the modern era of *When Calls the Heart*, including the lighthouse, the water tower, and various other landmarks. Some shots took four or five takes just to get a clean angle. The field and stream behind the house are real. The mud is real. The rain was relentless for most of the shoot, with a brief stretch of nice weather that Brad remembers fondly precisely because it was so rare. Background performers in wool coats sat on horses for hours in the rain. The frogs and snakes on the property were not props. Brad loved every bit of it and said the conditions put him into character faster than any acting exercise ever could. ## Behind the Scenes: Karaoke Until 3 a.m. The cast of *Hope Valley 1874,* bonded quickly and thoroughly. Brad shared one standout moment: Ryan Doyle pulled out a guitar, Jill Hennessy started singing, and the entire cast ended up together for an impromptu performance of Wagon Wheel, which Brad posted to his Instagram Stories. There were also two full cast karaoke nights that ran until three in the morning. Brad sang country, including Montgomery Gentry’s Speed and a Shania Twain duet with a costar. He said Jill Hennessy was an obvious standout. Brad also claimed he hit some notes himself. He also said something that stuck: the wrap party at the end of a season is always the moment everyone truly opens up, and he thinks it would make more sense to hold it at the beginning so everyone walks onto set already knowing who they are working with. When Ben Ayres messaged him on Instagram before filming started to say congratulations, it set the tone for everything that followed. Brad said Ben made him comfortable from day one, and he is genuinely lucky to have him as his scene partner and on-screen boss. ## Nash Has a Dream, and So Does Brad There is a thread running through Brad’s take on Nash that is also clearly personal. Nash’s stubbornness about education, his insistence that knowing how to run a ranch is all anyone needs, is something Brad understands from the inside. He talked about his own plans to move to Alberta and start a buffalo farm, plans he set aside because he did not want his young son growing up isolated from family. He is going back to Ontario instead. He wants his son to grow up with cousins around him. Nash is working through a version of the same tension on screen, slowly realizing that what is best for him is not always what is best for his kids. Brad’s son, who turned one on Brad’s birthday, made a brief appearance during the junket, tugging at his dad’s foot from off camera. It was one of those unscripted moments that reveals more about a person than any question could. As for what he hopes Nash’s legacy looks like in the founding of Hope Valley, he wants Nash to let go of his stubbornness, make sure his kids are on the right path, and earn a real stake in the ranch he has poured himself into. He wants Tom to recognize what Nash has given to that land and to make it official. That feels like a fair ask. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hallmark-Star-Brad-Abramenko-Talked-to-Us-About-Hope-Valley-1874-1-677x900.jpg)## Our Take Brad Abramenko was one of the easiest people we have interviewed in this space. He is personable, quick with a laugh, and genuinely fun to be in a room with. There was no moment where the conversation felt like a press obligation. He talked to us the way you talk to someone you just met at a party who turns out to be great company. The proud new dad moment was real. When his one-year-old wandered in and tugged at his foot during the junket, Brad lit up. He did not rush past it. He introduced his son to a screen full of Hallmark podcasters, told him not to touch the buttons, and then carried right on. That moment told us everything about who he actually is underneath the cowboy hat. His background as a stunt performer on DCU projects gave the conversation an unexpected dimension. He was not just talking about his Hallmark work in the abstract. He had navigated two completely different kinds of fame: a younger fan base that was intense and high-volume, and a Hearties community that feels more like a conversation. Understanding that difference clearly helped him walk into this role with the right mindset. He was not intimidated by the Heartie fan base. He was genuinely excited to be welcomed into it. Nash is not a lead, but he is essential, and Brad plays him with a quiet physicality that comes from actually living the life the character is built around. He did not have to pretend to be comfortable on a horse or in the mud. He brought all of that with him. Hearties are going to love what is coming for the McCabe family in the second half of the season. Joining Fantasy Land News in the junket were Everything About Hallmark, Swing My Heart Podcast, RomCom Love, Homer Keyy’s Podcast, Heart in Motion Podcast, Suspenders Unbutton Media, and Faith, Love, and Friendship Podcast. *Hope Valley 1874* is streaming now on Hallmark+, with new episodes dropping every Thursday. !['Hope Valley 1874' Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hopevalley1-1600x900.jpg)‘Hope Valley 1874’ Delights Hearties in Premiere EpisodeKeep up with all things Hallmark at [fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) and join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). ## Hallmark Star Brad Abramenko Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874 > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DW1w4n3GMyH/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hallmark%20Star%20Brad%20Abramenko%20Talked%20to%20Us%20About%20Hope%20Valley%201874&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hallmark%20Star%20Brad%20Abramenko%20Talked%20to%20Us%20About%20Hope%20Valley%201874 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ba49759aa7d051442e0ac6f59d1b227e364f46d76c7b44115284319d044d801?s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Holly Gately Owner and Wrtiter Holly Gately is co-owner, writer, and business manager of Fantasy Land News. She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) **Categories:** Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Plus Hope Valley 1874, Hallmark Star Brad Abramenko Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874 --- ### [Great Scott! The Viral Back to the Future DeLorean Popcorn Bucket Is Back on the Fandango Store](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/07/back-to-the-future-delorean-popcorn-bucket-fandango-store/) **Published:** April 7, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** The **Back to the Future DeLorean light-up popcorn bucket**, the collectible that broke the [internet twice](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/21/delorean-popcorn-bucket-for-back-to-the-future-40th-anniversary-real-or-not/ "DeLorean Popcorn Bucket for Back to the Future 40th Anniversary AMC"), is available again as of April 2026, this time on the **Fandango Store**. If you missed it at AMC Theatres when it sold out on opening day, or when it briefly appeared in the AMC online shop, this is your best shot at owning one. ![Great Scott! The Viral Back to the Future DeLorean Popcorn Bucket Is Back on the Fandango Store](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Great-Scott-The-Viral-Back-to-the-Future-DeLorean-Popcorn-Bucket-Is-Back-on-the-Fandango-Store-1598x900.jpg)## What Is the Back to the Future DeLorean Popcorn Bucket? This is the light-up Time Machine popcorn bucket modeled after Doc Brown’s iconic DMC-12. It holds 40 oz. of popcorn and features light-up elements that make it one of the most display-worthy collectibles to come out of the theater popcorn bucket boom. The design is specifically the **Back to the Future II DeLorean** you can tell by the Mr. Fusion unit on the back of the car (added for the closing scene of the original film but iconic to the sequel) and the barcode license plate with the numbers 11 3 6 113 9 66 and “2015” above the barcode, a direct reference to the year Marty and Doc travel to in the second film. The bucket was manufactured by Snapco, the same novelty manufacturer behind the M3GAN 2.0, Superman, and Jurassic Park AMC popcorn buckets. This is not a mass-produced piece — it was a limited-edition exclusive tied to the **Back to the Future 40th Anniversary**. ## Where to Buy the DeLorean Popcorn Bucket The bucket is currently listed on the **Fandango Store**. You can find it directly at [store.fandango.com/products/back-to-the-future-delorean-popcorn-bucket](https://store.fandango.com/products/back-to-the-future-delorean-popcorn-bucket). This is a new retailer for this item. The original theatrical release was at **AMC Theatres** starting October 26, 2025, where it sold out fast at the $49.99 in-theatre price. It later briefly appeared on the AMC Shop online. That window closed quickly, too. Fantasy Land News [covered the AMC online launch in November 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/01/flux-capacitor-ready-amcs-back-to-the-future-delorean-popcorn-bucket-tumbler-available-online/) and confirmed the sell-out speed firsthand. The Fandango Store listing is a separate restock opportunity — act accordingly. [![DeLorean Popcorn Bucket Opened](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260407_133353-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260407_133353-scaled.jpg)[![DeLorean Popcorn Bucket Lit up](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20251026_115945.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20251026_115945.jpg)[![DeLorean Popcorn Bucket back](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20251026_120031.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20251026_120031.jpg)## How Much Does It Cost? The DeLorean popcorn bucket is priced at **$49.99** on the Fandango Store, consistent with what AMC Theatres charges in-theatre and online. Shipping costs will apply at checkout. Given the previous sell-out history at this price point, there is no reason to expect this listing to last long. ## The History Behind This Bucket This particular DeLorean design has a longer history than most people realize. It was originally released at **Cinemex** for the 35th anniversary of Back to the Future in October 2024 — making the AMC version a North American debut for U.S. fans. When images first surfaced in the summer of 2025, Fantasy Land News investigated whether [the DeLorean popcorn bucket was real](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/21/delorean-popcorn-bucket-for-back-to-the-future-40th-anniversary-real-or-not/), confirmed it through a DeloreanTECH unboxing at San Diego Comic-Con, and tracked it all the way through its theatrical debut at AMC 24 at Disney Springs on October 26, 2025. The story of this bucket is also part of a bigger trend. In 2022, movie theaters made zero dollars from popcorn bucket sales. By 2023, the category had generated $54 million in profit across the industry. The DeLorean bucket is one of the items that drove that conversation — a limited collectible that functioned as both a fan purchase and a pop culture moment. The fact that it keeps resurfacing at new retailers confirms there is sustained demand that the original theatrical run could not fully satisfy. Editorially, this is one of the best popcorn bucket designs released in the modern era of theater collectibles. The light-up feature is genuinely impressive, the BTTF II specificity in the design shows real care, and the 40 oz. The capacity makes it functional rather than just decorative. At $49.99 it is not cheap, but it is priced correctly for what it is. ![Flux Capacitor Ready: AMC's 'Back to the Future' DeLorean Popcorn Bucket & Tumbler Available Online](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Flux-Capacitor-Ready_-AMCs-Back-to-the-Future-DeLorean-Popcorn-Bucket-Tumbler-Available-Online-1-1600x900.jpg)## Should You Buy It? If you have been waiting for a second chance, this is it. The Fandango Store listing is the broadest online availability this item has had since its original release. There is no indication of how much stock is available, and given that previous windows sold out within days, waiting is a gamble. For collectors tracking the [movie theater popcorn bucket space](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/), this one belongs in the collection. For the latest on movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and everything coming to theaters in 2026, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Great Scott! The Viral Back to the Future DeLorean Popcorn Bucket Is Back on the Fandango Store --- ### [Netflix Announces LEGO ONE PIECE Special, Battle of Alabasta Season 3, and WIT Studio Anime](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/07/netflix-one-piece-expansion-lego-special-season-3-alabasta/) **Published:** April 7, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Netflix announced a sweeping expansion of the **ONE PIECE universe on April 7, 2026**, unveiling a LEGO animated special premiering September 29, an official title and logline for Season 3, and a new look at WIT Studio’s anime reimagining THE ONE PIECE — the most ambitious build-out of the franchise since the live-action series launched in 2023. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Usopp_Chopper.jpg)## What Is the Netflix ONE PIECE Expansion? Netflix is broadening the ONE PIECE franchise across multiple fronts simultaneously. The expansion includes three major screen projects, a growing consumer products line, and physical fan experiences at Netflix House locations. The announcement follows Season 2’s debut at number one on the Netflix Global Top 10, where it has held its position, and a 100% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. Netflix Chief Marketing Officer Marian Lee framed the expansion as a direct response to that fan momentum, describing the goal as building a universe where both lifelong fans and newcomers can find a place in the Straw Hat crew. ## Key Details: LEGO Special, Season 3, and THE ONE PIECE Anime The LEGO ONE PIECE animated special is a two-part event produced in partnership with the LEGO Group, Shueisha, and Atomic. It retells the events of the first two seasons of the live-action series in LEGO form, designed as an entry point for new fans while offering a fresh angle for established ones. It premieres September 29 and represents Netflix’s first LEGO animated special. Season 3 of the live-action series is now officially titled ONE PIECE: The Battle of Alabasta, with a 2027 debut. The season follows Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat crew into the desert kingdom of Alabasta, where a civil war is being manipulated from behind the scenes by the warlord Sir Crocodile and his organization, Baroque Works. Co-showrunners Joe Tracz and Ian Stokes described the Alabasta arc as one of their personal favorite stories in all of ONE PIECE and said Season 3 builds into a war story that is both epic and emotional. THE ONE PIECE, the anime reimagining in production at WIT Studio, also received a new sneak peek. The series is being developed in collaboration with Shueisha, Toei Animation, and Fuji Television Network. It focuses on the East Blue saga, the beginning of Luffy’s journey, and uses updated visual technology to bring that foundational story to a new generation of viewers. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/REN_S3_TT_DUNE.jpg)## Why This Expansion Matters for ONE PIECE Fans The scale of this announcement signals that Netflix is treating ONE PIECE as a long-term franchise anchor rather than a single-series bet. With nearly 100 million views across both seasons and a multigenerational fanbase, the franchise has earned its place in Netflix’s top tier. The simultaneous development of a LEGO special, a live-action Season 3, and a new anime ensures the IP stays visible across different audiences and age groups between major premiere windows. The 2027 Alabasta season also points to a sustained production pace, with Alabasta being widely regarded as one of the most emotionally significant arcs in all of manga. **The FLN take:** The Alabasta arc is one of those arcs that fans point to when explaining why ONE PIECE matters. It is where the story’s emotional stakes first feel truly consequential. Bringing that to life in 2027, while keeping the franchise alive through a LEGO special in September and a new anime in production, is a genuinely smart content calendar. The question mark is THE ONE PIECE anime, which risks cannibalizing the live-action audience if it overlaps too closely. WIT Studio’s track record with Vinland Saga and Attack on Titan says the animation quality will not be the issue. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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We got our hands on all three, and the scent accuracy is genuinely remarkable. ![You Can Now Shower in Dole Whip Thanks to This New Collab With Dabble & Dollop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/This-New-Dole-Whip-Foaming-Body-Wash-Smells-Like-Magic-Kingdom-and-We-Are-Not-Complaining-1600x828.jpg)## Yes, It Actually Smells Like Dole Whip Let’s get right to it: we tried these. The Pineapple version in particular is a near-perfect recreation of the frozen treat you have been standing in line for at the Aloha Isle for decades. It is sweet and tropical without being artificial or cloying, and using it in the morning is genuinely a little jolt of Disney magic in the most mundane possible setting. The Mango and Strawberry versions carry that same bright, fruit-forward quality. These are not vaguely fruit-scented novelty soaps. Dabble & Dollop clearly took the scent brief seriously. ## What Is Actually in the Bottle This is where the story gets interesting for parents, especially. Dabble & Dollop is an independent, family-run brand that built its reputation on clean, natural-origin ingredients, and they made no exceptions for this collab. The body washes are vegan, dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, and tear-free, made in the USA. The texture is a creamy, whipped foam that rinses clean and leaves skin soft, which puts it firmly in the “actually useful product” category rather than just a collectible you feel weird actually opening. This was Dabble & Dollop’s first brand collaboration, and the reason they chose Dole makes sense: both brands are built around a clean, trusted relationship with families. This is not a random licensing deal slapped on a generic formula. ![Dabble & Dollop Dole Whip Mango](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260407_090350-507x900.jpg)![Dabble & Dollop Dole Whip Pineapple](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260407_090356-507x900.jpg)![Dabble & Dollop Dole Whip Strawberry](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260407_090344-507x900.jpg)## Who This Is For The short answer is Disney families and Disney adults who want to bring a piece of the parks home in a practical, everyday way. If you have kids who are obsessed with Dole Whip, bath time just got a significant upgrade. If you are a Disney adult with a carefully curated bathroom shelf, this fits right in alongside the rest of your life choices. And if you are looking for a gift for the Disney fan in your life who truly has everything, a bottle of something that smells exactly like their favorite park snack is a genuinely fun idea. **FLN Take:** We did not expect to love these as much as we do. The Pineapple is the clear standout, and the scent accuracy alone makes it worth the purchase. At $9.99 a bottle or $29.97 for the full trio, it is also a reasonable price for a clean-ingredient product with this much personality. The Strawberry is a great choice for kids, and the Mango is the sleeper hit of the three. In fact, the scent lasts while writing the article out! Buy the bundle. ## Where to Buy and What It Costs Each Dole Whip Foaming Body Wash is priced at $9.99 for an 8 fl oz bottle. The full Pineapple, Mango, and Strawberry bundle is $29.97, which works out to the same per-bottle price but gives you the complete set. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The highly anticipated continuation of director Denis Villeneuve’s acclaimed sci-fi saga will screen at the newly upgraded IMAX theatre at Harkins Arizona Mills, the only full-size IMAX in the Valley. ![Harkins Arizona Mills Joins 19 U.S. Theatres Selling Dune: Part Three IMAX 70MM Tickets Eight Months Early](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Harkins-Arizona-Mills-Joins-19-U.S.-Theatres-Selling-Dune_-Part-Three-IMAX-70MM-Tickets-Eight-Months-1600x780.jpg)Presented on a massive 60-foot screen with pristine laser projection and precision IMAX sound, *Dune: Part Three* is designed to be experienced at this scale. The film follows Paul Atreides as he navigates political intrigue and a galaxy-wide holy war, striving to fulfill an ancient prophecy. Starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya, this installment promises the breathtaking visuals and epic storytelling that have defined the series. Special [IMAX](https://www.imax.com/movie/dune-part-three) 70MM showings begin Thursday, December 17, 2026, with screenings at 7:00 PM nightly through Sunday, December 20. Moviegoers who purchase tickets for these select showings will receive a collectible 70MM film strip while supplies last. Tickets are available now at the Harkins Arizona Mills box office or online at [Harkins.com](https://www.harkins.com/movies/dune-part-three-imax-70mm/2026-12-17). 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The long-awaited series centered on one of Star Wars’ most iconic villains has officially arrived, and fans who have been following the show since the first trailer dropped in January can start watching right now. ![Star Wars Maul Shadow Lord Is Now on Disney Plus: First Two Episodes Available Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Star-Wars-Maul-Shadow-Lord-Is-Now-on-Disney-Plus_-First-Two-Episodes-Available-Now-1600x900.jpg)## First Two Episodes Available Now **Chapter 1: The Dark Revenge** opens the series in the criminal world of Janix, where Maul enacts a plan to consolidate his power. **Chapter 2: Sinister Schemes** follows directly, with Maul seeking to enlighten his new prisoner while Lawson pursues him. Both episodes are available to stream now on Disney+ for all subscribers. ![Star Wars Maul Shadow Lord Is Now on Disney Plus: First Two Episodes Available Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Maul_Devon_Izara_1-Sheet-607x900.jpg)![Star Wars Maul Shadow Lord Is Now on Disney Plus: First Two Episodes Available Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Maul_Darth_Maul_1-Sheet-607x900.jpg)## What Is Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord? Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord is a Disney+ original series following Darth Maul as he builds his criminal empire in the underworld of the Star Wars galaxy. Fantasy Land News covered the first trailer when it dropped in January 2026, giving fans their first real look at the series’ tone and scope. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Guests may still find the Yoshi bucket at some individual theater locations while supplies last, but everything else is gone. [![AMC Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Buckets Are Sold Out: CEO Reveals Record Sales and What Is Coming Next](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AMC-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Popcorn-Buckets-Are-Sold-Out_-CEO-Reveals-Record-Sales-and-What-Is-Comi-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AMC-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Popcorn-Buckets-Are-Sold-Out_-CEO-Reveals-Record-Sales-and-What-Is-Comi.jpg)## What the AMC CEO Said In a post on X, [AMC CEO Adam Aron](https://x.com/CEOAdam/status/2040296541924032595) shared that the chain ordered more than 500,000 themed merchandise units for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a larger order than AMC had placed for any other film since October 2023. The only comparable order was for Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in 2023, which had previously set the record for collectible concession merchandise sales at AMC. Through just the opening Friday, AMC had already sold about two-thirds of that total inventory. Aron said the chain expected to be at or near a full sellout by Sunday, with a complete sellout by midweek at the latest. That projection proved accurate. By Monday morning, the online shop showed all items sold out except for potential theater-level Yoshi bucket stock. [AMC CEO Adam Aron](https://x.com/CEOAdam/status/2040296541924032595) – “Another extraordinary Super Mario statistic. Our movie-themed merchandise sold at our theatres has become very popular, and we often sell out. Expecting that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie would be a huge success, for AMC Theatres in the U.S. we ordered more than 500,000 themed units for retail sale, a massive and far bigger quantity of movie themed merchandise than we previously had ordered for any other movie since October of 2023 (we also ordered huge quantity for our 2023 movie Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour). In just the first three days, we have already sold more Super Mario themed product than for any other movie since Taylor’s concert film in 2023. Indeed, by Friday, we have already sold about two-thirds of our total available inventory. We should be at or close to being fully sold out by this Sunday — and totally sold out by the coming midweek or certainly by next weekend. “Let’s-a-go!”” ## What Is Still Available The Yoshi bucket may still be available at individual AMC theater locations while supplies last. Availability varies by location and cannot be guaranteed. The six Luma LED colors and the Mini Bowser Cauldron are sold out both online and are expected to clear from theater locations shortly. If you are still looking, call your local AMC before making the trip. Fantasy Land News covered the full AMC Super Mario Galaxy Movie merchandise lineup when it launched, including pricing and availability for every item. [Read our complete AMC Super Mario Galaxy Movie popcorn bucket guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/28/amc-super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-buckets/) [![All Six Luma Popcorn Buckets and the Yoshi Bucket Are Now Online at the AMC Theatres Shop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/All-Six-Luma-Buckets-and-the-Yoshi-Bucket-Are-Now-Online-at-the-AMC-Theatres-Shop-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/All-Six-Luma-Buckets-and-the-Yoshi-Bucket-Are-Now-Online-at-the-AMC-Theatres-Shop.jpg)All Six Luma Popcorn Buckets and the Yoshi Bucket Are Now Online at the AMC Theatres Shop## The Mini Bowser Cauldron and the Guinness World Record Among the sold-out items is the Mini Bowser Cauldron — the 105ml collectible that holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s smallest commercially available popcorn container. Fantasy Land News was on the ground at AMC Theatres at Universal CityWalk Hollywood on March 17, 2026, when the record was officially certified, with Greg Gately serving as an official Guinness World Records witness. The cauldron sold out online alongside the Luma LED buckets, completing the most comprehensive AMC merchandise sellout since the Eras Tour. [Read the full Guinness World Record certification story.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/mini-bowser-cauldron-guinness-world-record-smallest-popcorn-container/) [![Mini Bowser Cauldron Sets Guinness World Record for Smallest Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mini-Bowser-Cauldron-Sets-Guinness-World-Record-for-Smallest-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mini-Bowser-Cauldron-Sets-Guinness-World-Record-for-Smallest-Popcorn-Bucket.jpg)Mini Bowser Cauldron Sets Guinness World Record for Smallest Popcorn Bucket## How Much Did AMC Make? Here Is the Math AMC has not released official revenue figures for this merchandise run, but the numbers are not hard to estimate. The chain ordered 500,000 total units across three price points — the Yoshi bucket at $49.99, the six Luma LED colors at $44.99 each, and the Mini Bowser Cauldron at $9.99. We do not know the exact sales split between items, but working through two scenarios gives a reasonable range. On the conservative end, if the lower-priced Cauldron and Luma buckets made up the bulk of volume, a weighted average of roughly $30 per unit across 500,000 units puts AMC’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie merchandise revenue at approximately **$15 million**. On the higher end, if the $49.99 Yoshi bucket and $44.99 Luma buckets were the primary volume drivers — which the sellout pattern suggests — a weighted average closer to $42 per unit puts the total closer to **$21 million**. That means AMC likely generated somewhere between **$15 million and $21 million** from Super Mario Galaxy Movie merchandise alone — from a single film, in under a week. For context, that is a staggering number when you consider the growth of this business. According to Time magazine and figures shared publicly by AMC leadership, the chain’s revenue from collectible concession vessels — CCVs — was zero dollars in 2018. By 2023 it had grown to $54 million for the full year. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie weekend alone could represent somewhere between 28 and 39 percent of what AMC made from CCVs across all of 2023 in a single launch. ## The Box Office Behind the Merchandise The merchandise sellout is happening alongside a historic theatrical performance. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opened to more than $372 million globally over its opening weekend, making it the best Hollywood opening of 2026 year to date, according to Deadline. Domestically, the film crossed $190 million over its five-day opening, surpassing the original Super Mario Bros. movie’s domestic opening from 2023. Project Hail Mary, also in wide release this weekend, is tracking toward a half-billion-dollar global run, making this one of the strongest theatrical weekends in recent memory. ## This Is Only Getting Bigger — What Is Still Coming in 2026 [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HFE0ODxbEAAl7_M-675x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HFE0ODxbEAAl7_M.jpg)The Super Mario Galaxy Movie sellout is not the end of the CCV story for 2026. It may not even be the peak. Looking at the theatrical release calendar for the rest of the year, the pipeline of films with major collectible merchandise potential is extraordinary. [The Mandalorian and Grogu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/16/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-trailer-coming-tomorrow-from-star-wars/ "The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer from Star Wars") open May 22 — a Star Wars theatrical release with an already-announced May the 4th merchandise program that Fantasy Land News has covered. Toy Story 5 opens June 19, bringing Pixar’s most commercially powerful franchise back to theaters for the first time in years. Moana opens July 10. Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens July 31. Avengers: Doomsday opens December 16. Beyond the Disney and Marvel titles, Mortal Kombat 2 opens May 8, Street Fighter opens October 16, and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping opens November 20. Each of those franchises has a collector fanbase that overlaps heavily with the movie theater merchandise market. On the smaller end of the calendar, Michael — the Michael Jackson biopic opening April 24 — is already projecting a $55 million-plus opening according to Deadline, and biographical films with iconic music attached have historically driven strong merchandise numbers. The Devil Wears Prada 2 on May 1 and Narnia on November 26 round out a fall calendar that gives theater chains multiple opportunities to repeat what just happened with Super Mario. If AMC and its competitors can replicate even half the Mario sellout rate across two or three of those titles, the CCV revenue line for 2026 will make 2023’s $54 million look like a starting point rather than a benchmark. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** AMC Popcorn Buckets, AMC Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Buckets Are Sold Out: CEO Reveals Record Sales and What Is Coming Next, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Buckets --- ### [AMC Theatres Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Buckets: Yoshi, Luma, Bowser, and a Guinness World Record](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/28/amc-super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-buckets/) **Published:** March 28, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **AMC Theatres is releasing five Super Mario Galaxy Movie collectibles on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, including the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket, a Yellow Luma Star Bucket, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Bucket, the Bowser Cup, and the Mini Bowser Cauldron, which now holds an official Guinness World Record.** For those who cannot make it to AMC Theatres, check out the AMC Shop online over the coming days. Updated April 6, 2029 – [AMC Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Buckets Are Sold Out: CEO Reveals Record Sales and What Is Coming Next](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/06/amc-super-mario-galaxy-popcorn-bucket-sold-out/). This comes after we originally thought about how fast they were selling out online and in theaters. [AMC Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Buckets Are Now Available Online and Selling Out Fast](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/01/amc-super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-buckets-online/) The complete chain-by-chain breakdown of what every theater is offering lives in our [Super Mario Galaxy Movie popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/19/super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-buckets/). [![AMC Theatres Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Buckets: Yoshi, Luma, Bowser, and a Guinness World Record](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AMC-Theatres-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Popcorn-Buckets_-Yoshi-Luma-Bowser-and-a-Guinness-World-Rec-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AMC-Theatres-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Popcorn-Buckets_-Yoshi-Luma-Bowser-and-a-Guinness-World-Rec.jpg)## What the AMC Super Mario Galaxy Movie Collectibles Look Like **The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Bucket** is the standard large-format popcorn container for the film, featuring the movie’s logo and galaxy artwork across the exterior. Design may vary by location. **The Yellow Luma Star Bucket** is a great piece in the AMC lineup. It is shaped like Luma, the small yellow star character from the Super Mario Galaxy game, smiling face and all, with a pointed star silhouette. It comes with a large popcorn included. Plus, it lights up. [![Luma Star Popcorn Bucket AMC Light up](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/yellowluma2.1773188600511-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/yellowluma2.1773188600511.webp)[![Luma Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/yellowluma3.1773188600657-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/yellowluma3.1773188600657.webp)**The Yoshi Figure Bucket** is the item most fans have been watching since the first marketing images dropped. It puts Yoshi in a seated figure design holding a large popcorn bowl. Yoshi is available at multiple chains, and AMC is one of the confirmed locations. **The Bowser Cup** is a large drink cup featuring Bowser art from the film. Design may vary. It comes with a large drink included. **The Mini Bowser Cauldron** is the standalone collectible at $7.69 plus tax. It does not hold a large popcorn. It holds approximately eight pieces of popcorn and measures 2.6 inches at its widest point. It is also, as of March 17, 2026, an official Guinness World Record holder. ## Where to Get the AMC Super Mario Galaxy Movie Collectibles All five items are available at AMC Theatres locations nationwide starting April 1, 2026. AMC is also running midnight showings of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, starting the night of March 31, going into April 1. Fantasy Land News covered [the return of midnight movie showings](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/midnight-movie-showings-are-back-for-the-first-time-in-over-a-decade/) when AMC first announced the format was back. Collectibles should be available at midnight screenings, though availability may vary by location. [![AMC Mario Galaxy promo 1](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/658169848_1459576989546138_4570959092217572766_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/658169848_1459576989546138_4570959092217572766_n.jpg)[![AMC Mario Galaxy promo 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/661234528_1459577116212792_5448222367416965105_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/661234528_1459577116212792_5448222367416965105_n.jpg)[![AMC Mario Galaxy promo 3](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/659363759_1459577079546129_4200667003473749810_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/659363759_1459577079546129_4200667003473749810_n.jpg)[![AMC Mario Galaxy promo 4](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/658139956_1459577032879467_5734217877270758995_n-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/658139956_1459577032879467_5734217877270758995_n.jpg)## AMC Super Mario Galaxy Movie Collectible Pricing The Yoshi Figure Bucket, Luma Star Bucket, and branded Super Mario Galaxy Movie Bucket each include a large popcorn. AMC has not published a fixed price across all locations for the figure buckets, so check your local AMC listing or the AMC app before heading out. The Bowser Cup comes with a large drink. The Mini Bowser Cauldron is priced at $7.69 plus tax and is sold separately from the other items. ## The Mini Bowser Cauldron Is a Guinness World Record Holder, and Fantasy Land News Was There On March 17, 2026, Fantasy Land News served as one of two official Guinness World Records witnesses at AMC Theatres at Universal CityWalk Hollywood when the Mini Bowser Cauldron was certified as the World’s Smallest Commercially Available Popcorn Container. The vessel holds 105 ML. Fantasy Land News and Black Nerd Comedy both signed the official Guinness documents to finalize the certification. The record was set through a partnership between ZINC, Illumination, Universal Pictures, and AMC Theatres. ZINC designed and manufactured the piece. The Mini Bowser Cauldron has the same recognizable design as the full-size Bowser Cauldron: claw feet, looped side handles, a top handle, and a dark finish. The only difference is that it now fits in the palm of your hand and holds eight pieces of popcorn. It is permanently in the Guinness Book of World Records. The full story of the certification, including how Guinness measured the 105 ML capacity on-site, is in our [Mini Bowser Cauldron Guinness World Record article](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/mini-bowser-cauldron-guinness-world-record-smallest-popcorn-container/). [![Bowsers Cauldron Mini popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260317_144015-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260317_144015-1-scaled.jpg)## Everything Else AMC Is Doing for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie The collectibles are only part of what AMC has built around this opening. Here is everything else confirmed for the run. **IMAX Mystery Poster.** Catch the film in IMAX at AMC on April 1, and you’ll leave with a full-size mystery poster. AMC is not revealing the design in advance, which makes it worth going on opening day if you plan to see it in IMAX anyway. **Japan Sweepstakes for Dolby Cinema Tickets.** Buy tickets for Dolby Cinema at AMC between April 1 and April 5, and you are entered into the Great Galaxy Getaway Sweepstakes for a trip from Osaka to Tokyo. This one is an AMC Stubs member exclusive, so make sure your membership is active before purchasing. **Cosmic Combo.** AMC is offering a shareable food bundle called the Cosmic Combo, which includes a large popcorn, two large drinks or ICEEs, and two candies of your choice. This is the practical pick for anyone going with a group or a kid who will definitely want candy. **Galaxy Pop Dippin’ Dots.** AMC has a limited-time mystery flavor of Dippin’ Dots for the film called Galaxy Pop, which includes popping candy mixed in. It is also available as a blue raspberry ICEE. Both are only here for the run of the movie. **Private Theatre Bookings.** AMC is offering private theatre rentals for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, with group snack discounts through Party Packs. If you are planning a birthday party or a group outing, this is the way to do it without fighting for seats. **AMC Gift Cards.** AMC is also promoting gift cards tied to the film for anyone looking to give the theater experience as a gift. Check out [AMC Theatres’ official site](https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-71465?utm_medium=socialmediapost&utm_source=facebookfeed&utm_campaign=71465-thesupermariogalaxymovie&utm_content=flm-awareness&utm_launch=2026-03-27&fbclid=IwY2xjawQ0zXZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFGRHZyRWh0cGRVbnJIWjNJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHimouo5OuFYthstgDQQUW67eyFC-0nAdoabTT0zXp6mlor1l7FxqIZL_3RJQ_aem_9ixBF2g0PgC2c83oqeNaEw) for all the details and to sign up for the contest! [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AMC-Mario-Combo-Gift-Card-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AMC-Mario-Combo-Gift-Card.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Galaxy-Pop-Dippin-Dots-Mario-Icee-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Galaxy-Pop-Dippin-Dots-Mario-Icee.jpg)## What We Think AMC put together a more complete package for this film than I expected. The collectibles alone would have been enough to write about, but the IMAX mystery poster on opening day, the Japan sweepstakes tied to Dolby Cinema tickets, and the Galaxy Pop Dippin’ Dots show that AMC is treating this release the way they treated the first Mario film. The Mini Bowser Cauldron is still the standout item across every chain, and being in the room when Guinness certified it makes me say that with full confidence. If you are only going to one chain for this movie, AMC is the one with the most going on around it. The sweepstakes alone is worth buying Dolby Cinema tickets if you were already planning to see it in a premium format. To keep up with everything coming to theaters this year, join The Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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AMC has listed the full set of collectible buckets from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie directly on its online shop at amctheatresshop.com. That includes all six Luma variants and the [Yoshi popcorn bucket](https://amctheatresshop.com/collections/popcorn-buckets/products/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-yoshi-popcorn-bucket), making this one of the most complete online rollouts AMC has done for a single film’s collectible lineup. The [Luma popcorn buckets](https://amctheatresshop.com/collections/popcorn-buckets/products/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-luma-popcorn-bucket) come in six colors, each representing a different Luma character from the film. Originally yhe only thing missing is the [Guinness World Record Bowser’s Mini Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/mini-bowser-cauldron-guinness-world-record-smallest-popcorn-container/ "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s Mini Bowser Cauldron Sets Guinness World Record for Smallest Popcorn Bucket"), but it is also now available. AMC Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Buckets Are Sold Out: [CEO Reveals Record Sales and What Is Coming Next](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/06/amc-super-mario-galaxy-popcorn-bucket-sold-out/) ![All Six Luma Buckets and the Yoshi Bucket Are Now Online at the AMC Theatres Shop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/All-Six-Luma-Buckets-and-the-Yoshi-Bucket-Are-Now-Online-at-the-AMC-Theatres-Shop-1600x900.jpg)We covered the full AMC bucket lineup in detail when the buckets first launched in theaters. You can find everything you need to know in our [AMC Super Mario Galaxy Movie popcorn buckets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/28/amc-super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-buckets/), and our [full Super Mario Galaxy Movie popcorn bucket roundup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/19/super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-buckets/) covers every chain selling these collectibles. These buckets are moving. If an item is sold out when you visit the AMC Shop, the product pages include a “notify me when available” option. Use it. Given the pace at which inventory has been disappearing, restocks may be limited, so signing up for the notification is the most reliable way to get back in line when stock returns. For the full picture on theater popcorn bucket collecting, including every chain and film represented this year, visit our [movie theater popcorn buckets hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) at Fantasy Land News. ![AMC Theatres Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Buckets: Yoshi, Luma, Bowser, and a Guinness World Record](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AMC-Theatres-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Popcorn-Buckets_-Yoshi-Luma-Bowser-and-a-Guinness-World-Rec-1600x900.jpg)We have covered movie theater popcorn buckets since Fantasy Land News launched, and we have never seen demand at this level. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie buckets have set a new benchmark for this market. The fact that AMC is now offering them online is a direct response to how quickly in-theater stock has been selling through. If you want one, do not wait. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Emily Tennant and Carlo Marks star as Elise and Max. Laura Soltis and Mark Humphrey star as market owner Winnie and Max’s dad, Earl. Rounding out the main cast is EaeMya ThynGi as Molly, bookstore employee and baker. Max makes cider at his family’s Whitman Orchard. He’s looking to expand and get a wider distribution. His dad wants to stick with what they are already doing. Max tells him, “It’s good to get out of your comfort zone.” This is the running theme throughout. Have courage, be resilient. Elise is full of self-doubt. She finds her gram’s notebook, and it’s full of encouragement. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blossom5-1.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blossom4-1.webp)Max and Elise haven’t seen each other since their teen years. They have a typical meet-cute. She is swatting a bee and bumps into Max, spilling cider all over him. Elise comes to town to sell her grandmother’s bookstore, but the town is pulling her to stay a while and participate in the annual Apple Blossom Festival and run the book nook at it. She decides to help and put on the Books and Blooms events. But this makes her nervous. Max offers to help her in exchange for her help in writing a story about his flavors for the distributors. Max and Elise fall into a very comfortable and easy routine. She realizes that she’s in her own way and admits to having had a childhood crush on Max. Between Max and Gram’s words, she starts to bloom, herself. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blossomc.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blossomb.webp)The tree swing scene is pure Hallmark Channel romance. You can feel it. Carlo Marks exudes an easiness. He plays the sweet romantic exceptionally well. Emily Tennant plays the wide-eyed, doubtful woman to a tee. You believe both of them have their strengths and weaknesses. They have an almost kiss that turns into an awkward hug. You can feel the awkwardness. I’ve always been a Carlo Marks fan, and this does not disappoint. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blossom6-1.webp)There is a storm that destroys the apple blossoms and ruins the festival and Max’s batch of cider. Together, Max and Elise turn it around and make the festival happen, and his cider is saved. They name the batch, Resilient Blooms. Max says to Elise, “What survives the storm shapes the story moving forward.” The writing in this movie is inspiring. The movie is a slow burn. It’s a slower-paced story but packs a wallop of encouragement. My favorite part of the story is Gram’s words of wisdom, passed on through her writing in a book. - “New beginnings grow best when nurtured together.” - “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” - “Life may feel bare and empty sometimes – but that’s just winter doing its job. Make tea, open a book, and plant something anyway. There’s always a chance to start anew.” - “Let your faith guide you on the journey…it knows the way.” - “Courage isn’t the shout of certainty…it’s the whisper that says try anyway…some of the best things I ever did started before I was ready…Falling in love…Becoming a mother…and opening this bookstore. The scariest things cracked my soul open…so take the leap again and again.” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blossom3-1-1600x900.jpg)‘A Season to Blossom’ is written by Hallmark Channel newcomer, Jennifer Wolfgram. I hope Ms. Wolfgram has more to say because this movie was pure sweetness and optimism. Terry Ingram, the prolific Hallmark Channel director, directed this movie. The settings and locations are all gorgeous. I want to walk among those blooms and hang out in the bookstore with the bookstore cat, Clover. Bookstore magic and childhood crushes came alive for Elise. Her courage soars with the help of Max, Winnie, and Gram’s words. There is no real conflict in this story, just sweetness. This is a 4.75 popcorn bucket movie for me. There’s nothing really wrong. No notes. It’s a slow-paced romance. I can see if you’re more into fast-paced stories, that this isn’t for you. For me, this works on a lot of levels. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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The headbands are available exclusively at Crocs and are priced at $34.99 each. **Disney Consumer Products** is one of the largest licensing and consumer goods operations in the world, and [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/) covers it year-round. ![Crocs Is Releasing Customizable Mickey and Minnie Ear Headbands With Jibbitz Charm Holes](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Crocs-Is-Releasing-Customizable-Mickey-and-Minnie-Ear-Headbands-With-Jibbitz-Charm-Holes-1600x900.jpg)This is the first time Crocs has made mouse ears, and they pulled the brand’s signature design language straight into the accessory. If you already wear Crocs to the parks, this collab was made for you. The headbands follow the classic Mickey silhouette you know, but the ears are built from the same lightweight EVA foam Crocs uses in its shoes and bags. That means the ears have the brand’s signature hole-punch pattern baked right in, six holes per ear, twelve total across the full headband. You can fill every single one with Jibbitz charms, leave them bare for a clean, minimal look, or do something in between. The style shifts depending on what you snap in. Crocs is also marketing these as hair-safe, which matters. Anyone who has pulled a sequined or heavily structured headband out of their hair after a full park day knows exactly what problem that is trying to solve. The two styles are distinct. The Mickey Mouse headband comes in two colorways: classic black and soft cream. Both versions have no bow, keeping the look closer to the original Mickey silhouette. The Minnie Mouse headband adds the signature bow and lands in four colors: purple with a periwinkle metallic bow, pink with a rose gold glitter bow, classic black with a red glitter bow, and light blue with a silver metallic bow. Both styles are one size fits most adults and are made for wearing, not just collecting. These are built to go to the park. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/661198653_927079176619553_6092536198624147769_n-1-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/658156344_927079199952884_8664853032840547437_n-1-720x900.jpg)Each ear has six holes that accept standard Jibbitz charms, the same ones that fit into Crocs shoes. That opens up a massive library of existing charms, including the full lineup of Disney and Mickey and Friends Jibbitz that Crocs already sells. You can stack your ears with Mickey, Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck, and Cinderella Castle charms, then swap them all out the next time you visit for something completely different. Heading to EPCOT means one set of charms. Magic Kingdom means another. The look is never locked in. That flexibility is something you do not get anywhere else in the ear headband market. Most ears you own are the ears you bought. These are a canvas you keep repainting. Crocs already sells a wide selection of Disney Jibbitz charms on their site, so you can build your setup before the headbands even arrive. You will want to price that out separately from the $34.99 headband cost, but the good news is the charm library is already enormous. ## When and Where to Buy the Crocs Disney Ear Headbands The full collection drops on **April 15, 2026** exclusively at [Crocs.com](https://www.crocs.com/c/collections/featured/mickey-and-friends). These are listed as limited edition, and given how fast the Disney fan base moves on new ear releases, waiting is a real risk. You can sign up to be notified on the individual product pages right now. No word yet on whether these will make it to Disney Parks retail, so Crocs.com is your best and likely only option at launch. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/660500613_927079156619555_3275883738551873252_n-720x900.jpg)## The Real Take Here is the truth: these are either going to click with you immediately, or they are not. If you already own Crocs, already collect Jibbitz, and have ever wished your ears could match your shoes, this is a no-brainer. The $34.99 price is actually lower than what most premium park ears run, and the customization upside is real. If the aesthetic is not your thing, no amount of practical argument is going to change that, and that is fine. But for the fan who wants a single headband that can be styled twelve different ways for twelve different park days, Crocs just solved a problem that nobody else was trying to solve. We are tracking this one closely. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Consumer Products **Tags:** Crocs Is Releasing Customizable Mickey and Minnie Ear Headbands With Jibbitz Charm Holes --- ### [Hop Into Love With Hallmark Channel's Easter Movies](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/04/hop-into-love-with-hallmark-channels-easter-movies/) **Published:** April 4, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** Hop Into Love With Hallmark Channel’s Easter Movies. It’s Easter weekend, and **[Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/ "Hallmark Channel 2026 – Movies, Shows, Schedule, and News")** has the movies to lift your heart. There is “eggstra” special romance being served up. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/easterwraps2-1-1600x900.jpg)Hallmark is known for their holiday movies, and Easter is no exception! We do think there is room for more Easter movies, but there are three movies that you should watch for Easter. These three movies are the perfect **[Spring into Love](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/15/spring-into-love-movies-and-series-premieres-coming-to-hallmark-channel/ "Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel")** movies. ## **Easter Under Wraps** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/easterwraps3.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/easterwraps2.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/easterwraps.jpg)Erin Cavendish goes undercover at her family’s chocolate plant to see why sales are down when she meets head chocolatier, Bryan, who has new ideas on how to update the Easter product line. ‘Easter Under Wraps’ stars Fiona Gubelmann as Erin Cavendish. Brendan Penney stars as Bryan Bailey. Fred Henderson stars as Foster Cavendish, Erin’s dad. BJ Harrison and Alvin Sanders star as B&B owners Lyla and Grant. These are some of my favorite Hallmark actors. Fional Gubelmann will star in the upcoming **[‘All’s Fair in Love and Mahjong.’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/31/alls-fair-in-love-mahjong-is-hallmark-channels-may-9-movie-and-it-comes-with-a-real-mahjong-set/ "All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong Is Hallmark Channel’s May 9 Movie and It Comes with a Real Mahjong Set")** ## **An Easter Bloom** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/easterbloom1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/easterbloom3.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/easterbloom2.jpg)A young gardener sets out to save her family farm by entering a floral competition for Easter. She meets a local pastor along the way who helps her restore the hope she lost. ‘An Easter Bloom’ stars Aimee Teegarden as Amanda. Benjamin Hollingsworth stars as Derrick. The movie guest stars Jesse Moss, Frances Flanagan, Robyn Bradley, and Eva Tavares. ## **The Blessing Bracelet** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/bracelet3.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/bracelet2.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/bracelet1.jpg)As the Easter holiday approaches, a woman rediscovers a blessing bracelet that helps restore her faith and renew her belief in love. ‘The Blessing Bracelet’ stars Amanda Schull as Dawn. Carlo Marks stars as Ben. Guest starring Alison Wandzura and William MacDonald. Carlo Marks also stars in this weekend’s premiere movie, **[‘A Season to Blossom.’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/04/hallmark-channel-kicks-off-spring-into-love-with-a-season-to-blossom/ "Hallmark Channel Kicks Off April With ‘A Season to Blossom’")** ‘An Easter Bloom’ and ‘Easter Under Wraps’ both will air on the Hallmark Channel on Easter Sunday. All three movies are available on Hallmark+ anytime. I enjoyed all three movies. ‘Easter Under Wraps’ is my go-to favorite Easter movie from Hallmark. I have watched it every year since its first airing in 2019. Hallmark Channel has something for everyone. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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We were on the ground at Magic Kingdom today, and the energy is exactly what you would expect from one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year. There were a couple of surprises waiting for guests who knew where to look. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Easter-at-Disney-World-2026_-Egg-Hunts-Parades-Character-Meets-and-a-Soft-Opening-Surprise-1598x900.jpg)## Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Is Open — Sort Of Magic Kingdom guests are getting an early Easter gift. [Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin began soft opening](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/30/disney-reveals-the-new-buzz-lightyear-sign-and-it-makes-all-of-tomorrowland-look-better/ "Disney Reveals the New Buzz Lightyear Sign As Ride Soft Opens in the Magic Kingdom") operations this weekend ahead of its official April 8 reopening date, and we were lucky enough to ride it today. The refreshed attraction features enhanced interactive targets, new handheld blasters, and a friendly audio-animatronic robot character named Buddy, who joins the experience with a new sequence. The improvements are noticeable, and the ride feels genuinely revitalized. If you are heading to Magic Kingdom this Easter Sunday, check the My Disney Experience app first thing in the morning; if it shows a wait time, that means the attraction is running. ![Disney's Big Buzz Lightyear Upgrade Opens April 8th. Our Honest Verdict Is: It's Fine.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/We-Just-Rode-Buzz-Lightyears-Space-Ranger-Spin-and-the-Honest-Review-Is-Complicated-1600x900.jpg)## Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny Are Waiting at Magic Kingdom The highlight of the Magic Kingdom Easter experience this year is **Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny**, who are meeting guests at Bunny Lane Garden in the Town Square Courtyard from 9 AM to 5 PM through Easter Sunday. We met them during our visit today, and the setup is genuinely charming. A PhotoPass photographer is on hand, the setting is festively decorated for spring, and the line moved well even during a busy afternoon. If you want the photo without a long wait, aim for early morning or after the 3 PM Festival of Fantasy parade when foot traffic shifts around the park. This is one of those seasonal touches that makes an April trip feel special without requiring a separately ticketed event. For the latest Magic Kingdom news and what is coming this summer, visit the [Fantasy Land News Magic Kingdom guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/magic-kingdom/) ![Easter 2025 at Walt Disney World: Brunch, Parades, Bunnies, and Eggs!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Easter-2025-at-Walt-Disney-World_-Brunch-Parades-Bunnys-and-Eggs.jpg)## The Disney Easter Parade at Magic Kingdom The **Disney Easter Parade** is the centerpiece of Magic Kingdom’s Easter Sunday celebration and one of the most beloved seasonal traditions at Walt Disney World. The parade winds down Main Street U.S.A. and features Easter-themed floats, Disney characters in their Easter finest, and the Easter Bunny himself leading the procession. It is a can’t-miss moment for families visiting the park on Easter Sunday and draws some of the largest crowds of the holiday weekend along the parade route. For viewing, staking out a spot on Main Street U.S.A. at least 30 to 45 minutes before showtime gives you the best sightlines. The area near the Train Station at the park entrance and the stretch in front of the Emporium tend to fill fastest. If you want shade, the side streets off Main Street offer filtered views with less competition for space. The parade is a special Easter-only event and does not run outside of the holiday weekend, making it one of the true once-a-year experiences at Magic Kingdom. For a full look at what the Easter Parade includes, visit our [Walt Disney World Easter Parade guide from Fantasy Land News.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/04/19/walt-disney-world-easter-parade-2025/) The Easter Parade takes place just before the Festival of Fantasy Parade, so expect the parade in front of Cinderella Castle around 11:55 A.M., and again around 2:55 P.M. ![Walt Disney World Easter Parade 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/20240330_115841-3-1600x900.jpg)## Festival of Fantasy Runs Twice on Easter Sunday Easter Sunday is the last day you can catch **Festival of Fantasy** twice in one day. The parade runs at 12 PM and 3 PM through April 5, then drops back to a single 3 PM performance starting April 6. For families visiting tomorrow, that noon showing is a genuine advantage. You can catch the parade before the afternoon crowds fully build and still have time to ride attractions in the afternoon. The Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade, featuring nearly 30 Disney and Pixar characters, is running at 5:10 PM and 6:25 PM today, with showtimes shifting after the holiday weekend. Always confirm times in your My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit, as parade times are subject to change due to weather and scheduling. ## EPCOT Eggstravaganza: This Weekend Is Your Last Chance If you have not done the **EPCOT Eggstravaganza** yet, this weekend is your final opportunity. The popular Easter egg hunt runs through April 6, 2026, and tasks guests with finding twelve character-themed eggs hidden throughout World Showcase. Maps and sticker sheets are available for $11.99, or $9.51 for Annual Passholders, at multiple locations around the park. When you finish, return your completed map at Creations Shop, Disney Traders, Gateway Gifts, or World Traveler to redeem one of six keepsake prizes, including Mickey, Minnie, Chip, Dale, Thumper, and the White Rabbit. You do not have to complete the full hunt to redeem a prize, but it is a lot more fun if you do. For the complete egg locations and character lineup, check our full guide to the [EPCOT Eggstravaganza 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/epcots-eggstravaganza-2026-where-to-find-all-the-eggs/). ![Springtime at EPCOT: The 2026 Eggstravaganza and a "Hunny" of a New Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Springtime-at-EPCOT_-The-2026-Eggstravaganza-and-a-_Hunny_-of-a-New-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)Springtime at EPCOT: The 2026 Eggstravaganza and a “Hunny” of a New Popcorn Bucket## Fort Wilderness Has a Full Day of Easter Activities Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort is running a packed Easter Sunday schedule that does not require a separate event ticket. A **Golden Egg Hunt** kicks off at 9 AM with five golden eggs hidden around the campground, each redeemable for a prize at the Bike Barn. One egg per family applies, so the earlier you get out there, the better your odds. From 9:30 AM to noon, the Easter Treat Trail opens at the Meadow Recreation Area with multiple stops where guests can win candy and prizes. If you are still on the property after dark, a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt begins at 8:30 PM around the Meadow Recreation Area, with five glowing eggs up for grabs. The night wraps up with a Movie Under the Stars screening of Alice in Wonderland at 8:40 PM at the Campfire Theater. It is a full Easter day without leaving the resort. ## Swan and Dolphin Goes All Out With 16,000 Eggs The **[Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin](https://swandolphin.com/activities/easter/)** is hosting one of the most ambitious Easter egg hunts on property this weekend, with over 16,000 Easter eggs spread across their White Sand Beach, including Golden Eggs packed with extra prizes. The hunts are split by age group, with a Little Explorers Hunt for ages 4 and under and a Grand Adventure Hunt for ages 5 through 17. The Easter Bunny himself kicks off each hunt with an official countdown. An Easter Brunch is available on Easter Sunday at Garden Grove from 7:30 AM to 2 PM, priced at $49.95 for adults and $19.95 for kids. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/eastereggs-2160x900-1-1600x667.jpg)## Resort Easter Egg Displays Worth Seeing Walt Disney World’s resort hotels are showing off some extraordinary seasonal artwork this weekend. The pastry team at **Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa** has created large-scale sculpted and hand-painted chocolate eggs on display on the second floor of the resort. Disney’s Yacht Club and Beach Club are also featuring new Easter egg displays this year. We covered one of our favorites earlier this season, the [Miss Piggy Easter egg display at Contemporary Resort](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/miss-piggy-easter-egg-display-at-disney-world-is-a-love-letter-to-the-muppet-show/), which is a love letter to The Muppet Show and is worth a walk through even if you are not staying on property. These displays are free to view. ![Miss Piggy Easter Egg Display at Disney World Is a Love Letter to The Muppet Show](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Miss-Piggy-Easter-Egg-Display-Disney-World-1600x900.jpg)Miss Piggy Easter Egg Display at Disney World Is a Love Letter to The Muppet Show## What to Know Before You Go: Closures and Crowds **Big Thunder Mountain Railroad** remains closed at Magic Kingdom through at least spring 2026 without a confirmed reopening date. The Wildlife Express Train at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is also down through May 26, when it reopens as part of the brand new Bluey’s Wild World experience, featuring interactive adventures with Bluey and Bingo and a new petting zoo called Jumping Junction with Australian animals. For everything coming with that opening, visit the [Fantasy Land News Bluey guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/). Annual Passholders are blocked out through April 9, which means this weekend’s crowds are drawing from resort guests and day ticket holders only. Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom tend to see wait times spike fastest during peak spring periods, so if those parks are on your Easter Sunday itinerary, rope drop is your best friend. Magic Kingdom historically handles holiday crowds better than the other parks, and with two Festival of Fantasy showings on Easter Sunday, there is more built-in rhythm to the day. ## Our Take Easter at Walt Disney World does not come with a hard-ticket price tag or a separate event reservation, and that is actually one of the things that makes it feel special. The seasonal touches are woven into the regular park day rather than behind a paywall, and a soft opening surprise like Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is exactly the kind of thing that makes being in the parks right now feel worth it. If you are heading out tomorrow for Easter Sunday, build your morning around the Easter Bunny meet at Liberty Square Gazebo, catch one of the two Festival of Fantasy showings, and swing through EPCOT in the afternoon for the final day of Eggstravaganza. That is a strong Easter Sunday at Walt Disney World. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Spring has sprung, and Hallmark Channel is celebrating. **[‘A Season to Blossom’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/01/everything-coming-to-hallmark-channel-in-april/ "Everything Coming to Hallmark Channel in April")** premieres tonight on Hallmark Channel at 8/7c and will stream tomorrow on Hallmark+. Emily Tennant and Carlo Marks star as Elise and Max. Elise is a drifting aspiring writer who returns to sell her late grandmother’s bookstore, but its traditions – and her childhood crush – help her rediscover her voice, her roots, and a love worth staying for. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blossom6.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blossom5.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blossom4.webp)Emily Tennant has been a part of the **[Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/ "Hallmark Channel 2026 – Movies, Shows, Schedule, and News")** for a long time. She spent a long time as a supporting character. Fans have been enjoying having her take the starring roles in ‘Holiday Hotline’ and ‘The Wish Swap.’ ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blossom1.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blossom2.webp)Carlo Marks has also been a long-time Hallmark Channel star. His first movie was ‘Moonlight in Vermont’ with Lacey Chabert. He has gone on to star in many movies, such as ‘A Kismet Christmas’ and ‘Christmas with the Darlings’, and the Hallmark series, ‘Chesapeake Shores.’ ‘A Season to Blossom’ is directed by prolific Hallmark Channel director Terry Ingram. It was written by newcomer Jennifer Wolfgram. Spring Into Love has already aired ‘Two for Tee’ and ‘A Royal Setting’. Coming up is ‘A Little Park Music’, ‘To Philly With Love’, and ‘I’ll Be Seeing You.’ Check out our reviews for **[‘Two for Tee’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/hallmark-channel-started-spring-into-love-with-the-charming-two-for-tee-review/ "Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming ‘Two For Tee’ – Review")** and **[‘A Royal Setting.’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/29/jen-lilley-sparkles-in-return-to-hallmark-channels-a-royal-setting-review/ "Jen Lilley Sparkles In Return To Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Royal Setting’ – Review")** ## Hallmark Channel Kicks Off April With ‘A Season to Blossom’ > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWmOStNgSyB/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hallmark%20Channel%20Kicks%20Off%20April%20With%20%27A%20Season%20to%20Blossom%27&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hallmark%20Channel%20Kicks%20Off%20April%20With%20%27A%20Season%20to%20Blossom%27 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ba49759aa7d051442e0ac6f59d1b227e364f46d76c7b44115284319d044d801?s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Holly Gately Owner and Wrtiter Holly Gately is co-owner, writer, and business manager of Fantasy Land News. She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) **Categories:** Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** A Seasonn To Blossom, Carlo Marks, Emily Tennant, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Channel Kicks Off Spring Into Love With 'A Season to Blossom', Spring Into Love --- ### [What Are Those Tracks in Cinderella Castle's Moat? The Answer Is a Lost Magic Kingdom Ride](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/02/plaza-swan-boats-magic-kingdom-moat-tracks/) **Published:** April 2, 2026 **Author:** Sam Marraccini **Content:** **The drained moat around Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom** is giving guests an unexpected history lesson in 2026. With the water drained for the [ongoing castle painting project](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/23/cinderella-castles-new-blue-is-finally-here-as-painting-continues/), what were metal tracks, and are now cement strips visible along the moat floor. They are not construction equipment. They are remnants of the Plaza Swan Boats, a scenic boat ride that carried guests through Magic Kingdom’s hub waterways from the park’s earliest years until August [1983](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2025/12/disney-christmas-day-parade-hosts/). While we are going down memory lane, check out [The Lost Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade: 15 Years of a Forgotten Spring Tradition](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/04/walt-disney-world-happy-easter-parade/). [![Side-by-side image of Plaza Swan Boats in the late 1970s and the drained Cinderella Castle moat in 2026 at Magic Kingdom Then and now: the Plaza Swan Boats in the late 1970s and the drained Cinderella Castle moat in 2026 reveal the same Magic Kingdom waterway across two very different eras.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/What-Are-Those-Tracks-in-Cinderella-Castles-Moat_-The-Answer-Is-a-Lost-Magic-Kingdom-Ride-1-1600x893.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/What-Are-Those-Tracks-in-Cinderella-Castles-Moat_-The-Answer-Is-a-Lost-Magic-Kingdom-Ride-1.jpg)Side-by-side image of Plaza Swan Boats in the late 1970s and the drained Cinderella Castle moat in 2026 at Magic Kingdom Then and now: the Plaza Swan Boats in the late 1970s and the drained Cinderella Castle moat in 2026 reveal the same Magic Kingdom waterway across two very different eras.**Magic Kingdom is in the middle of its most transformative period since the park opened in 1971. You** can follow all the news here: [Magic Kingdom 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/magic-kingdom/) ## What Were the Plaza Swan Boats? The Plaza Swan Boats were one of Magic Kingdom’s original scenic attractions, operating throughout the 1970s and into the early 1980s. Guests boarded near the hub by Tomorrowland and cruised through the park’s waterway on a Freindship type boat with a large intricately carved wood Swan gracing the front. The route passed views of Main Street landmarks, including the Penny Arcade, Casey’s Corner, and The Plaza Restaurant, before moving toward Adventureland, passing beneath the Cinderella Castle drawbridge area, and returning to the unloading station. It was not a thrill ride. It was a slow, sightseeing experience that reflected a version of Magic Kingdom where simply drifting through a beautiful environment counted as an attraction worth building. A [1974 Magic Kingdom park map](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2017/12/102-d23-expo-2017-maps-of-the-disney-parks/) documents the full route, including the load and unload station and illustrations of the boats moving through the hub waterways. [![Vintage postcard of Plaza Swan Boat near Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom hub A vintage Magic Kingdom postcard shows the Plaza Swan Boats gliding through the hub near Crystal Palace during the attraction's early years.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unnamed-7.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unnamed-7.jpg)[![1974 Magic Kingdom park map showing the Plaza Swan Boats route and loading area A 1974 Magic Kingdom park map shows the Plaza Swan Boats route, including the load and unload station and illustrations of the boats moving through the hub waterways.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unnamed-6.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unnamed-6.jpg)[![Close-up of 1974 Magic Kingdom map tracing the Plaza Swan Boats route through the hub and Adventureland A close-up based on the 1974 Magic Kingdom map traces the Plaza Swan Boats route through the hub, past Main Street views, toward Adventureland, and back to the unload station.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unnamed-5.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unnamed-5.jpg)## Why the Tracks Are Visible Now Disney [announced the Cinderella Castle makeover in December 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/21/cinderella-castle-getting-a-regal-new-old-look-starting-january-2026/), with work beginning in January 2026. Draining the moat gave crews access to the base of the castle for the repaint. It also gave everyone else a clear view of the moat floor for the first time since 2021. The tracks visible there are tied to the Swan Boats’ guidance system. The ride originally launched with an electronic guidance system that did not perform as intended. After a brief refurbishment, the boats were retrofitted with water-jet propulsion and manual steering. The tracks left in the moat are part of that operational infrastructure, sitting undisturbed since the attraction closed more than 40 years ago. For most guests walking through Magic Kingdom today, those tracks have no context. There is no signage, no reference in the park, and no obvious reason to know a ride ever operated in that waterway. So when the water went down, and the tracks came up, the questions online were immediate. [![Side-by-side image of Plaza Swan Boats in the late 1970s and the drained Cinderella Castle moat in 2026 at Magic Kingdom Then and now: the Plaza Swan Boats in the late 1970s and the drained Cinderella Castle moat in 2026 reveal the same Magic Kingdom waterway across two very different eras.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unnamed-3.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unnamed-3.jpg)## Why the Ride Closed The Plaza Swan Boats closed in August 1983 after running on a seasonal schedule for several years. The ride was expensive to maintain, had ongoing navigation challenges, and could not move enough guests to make the operational cost worthwhile. As Magic Kingdom expanded and prime real estate inside the park became more competitive, a low-capacity scenic cruise with recurring mechanical issues became harder to keep on the schedule. [![Vintage Plaza Swan Boats attraction poster from Magic Kingdom A vintage Plaza Swan Boats attraction poster captured the elegance of one of Magic Kingdom's earliest scenic rides.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unnamed-1.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unnamed-1.jpg)## The Dock Outlasted the Ride by Decades One of the more interesting footnotes in the Swan Boats story is how long the loading platform remained visible after the attraction itself was gone. The dock stayed in Magic Kingdom for decades and was repurposed over time for small displays, photo opportunities, and some character-related uses. It was not removed until the Magic Kingdom Hub expansion in 2014, meaning guests who visited any time between 1983 and 2014 would have seen the structure without knowing what it was originally built for. [![Former Plaza Swan Boats loading platform at Magic Kingdom years after the ride closed The old Plaza Swan Boats load and unload area remained in Magic Kingdom long after the ride closed, standing as a quiet reminder of the attraction for decades.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unnamed-2.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unnamed-2.jpg)## Sam’s Disney Diary Take This is a great example of how current work at Magic Kingdom can uncover old stories that have been hiding in plain sight. The drained moat is not just revealing access to construction. It reveals a forgotten attraction that once circled the park’s heart. When guests ask what those tracks are, the answer is simple: they are remnants of the Plaza Swan Boats, one of Magic Kingdom’s most overlooked pieces of history. A special thanks to [Sam at Sam’s Disney Diary](https://www.samsdisneydiary.com/) for the research and perspective behind this one. 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The Answer Is a Lost Magic Kingdom Ride --- ### [The Lost Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade: 15 Years of a Forgotten Spring Tradition](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/04/walt-disney-world-happy-easter-parade/) **Published:** April 4, 2026 **Author:** Sam Marraccini **Content:** There was a time when Easter morning and Walt Disney World went hand in hand. For many Disney fans, the **Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade** was part of the holiday itself. It was a spring tradition that brought Main Street, U.S.A., into living rooms across the country, mixing Disney characters, celebrity appearances, music, and park previews into one televised event. Today, it is largely forgotten, overshadowed by Disney’s longer-running Christmas broadcasts and a new generation of digital park coverage. While we are going down memory lane, check out [What Are Those Tracks in Cinderella Castle’s Moat? The Answer Is a Lost Magic Kingdom Ride](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/02/plaza-swan-boats-magic-kingdom-moat-tracks/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Lost-Disney-Easter-Tradition_-15-Years-of-Walt-Disney-Worlds-Happy-Easter-Parade-1600x900.jpg)Still, for 15 years, the Easter parade held a special place in Disney history. From 1985 through 1999, the Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade (television), the first of many annual television specials aired on ABC, offered more than a seasonal special. It became a yearly snapshot of Walt Disney World at a particular moment in time, capturing new attractions, changing entertainment, and the way Disney wanted to present itself to audiences each spring. ## A Different Kind of Disney Holiday Special What made the Easter parade stand out was its format. Instead of focusing only on performances, the broadcast often doubled as a showcase for new attractions, upcoming expansions, and the latest entertainment across Walt Disney World and beyond. That gave each year’s special a time-capsule quality. One broadcast might feature a major film tie-in. Another might preview a new park, spotlight an upcoming attraction, or introduce viewers to a corner of Walt Disney World they had never seen before. The parade route and celebrity segments were only part of the appeal. The real value now is seeing how Disney used the special to frame its next big story. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unnamed-14.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unnamed-13.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unnamed-16.jpg)## The Early Years: 1985 to 1989 The first Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade aired on [April 7, 1985](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2020/03/1985-walt-disney-world-happy-easter-parade/). Hosted by Joan Lunden and Rick Dees, it established the formula early: celebrity hosts, musical performances, Disney characters, and springtime energy all set against the backdrop of Magic Kingdom. [In 1986](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2020/03/1986-walt-disney-world-happy-easter-parade/), Disney briefly experimented with a crossover format that split time between Walt Disney World and New York City’s Fifth Avenue Easter parade. That version did not last. By 1987, the special returned to a more fully Disney-centered presentation. As the show found its footing, it also became a way to highlight what was changing inside the parks. In [1987](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2020/03/1987-walt-disney-world-happy-easter-parade/), the broadcast included a tribute tied to the 50th anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. In [1988](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2020/03/1988-walt-disney-world-happy-easter-parade/), the spotlight shifted to Mickey Mouse’s 60th birthday, with attention given to Mickey’s Birthdayland and EPCOT’s expanding lineup, including the Norway pavilion and the soon-to-open Maelstrom. Then came [1989](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2021/04/1989-walt-disney-world-happy-easter-day-parade/), one of the most memorable years of the parade’s run. That broadcast featured Roger Rabbit at the height of the character’s popularity and offered viewers an early look at Disney-MGM Studios, which would open just weeks later on May 1, 1989. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-2.png)## The 1990s Turned the Parade Into a Disney Showcase By the early [1990s](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2019/03/1990-walt-disney-world-happy-easter-parade/), the Easter parade had become more than a holiday special. It was now one of Disney’s most visible spring marketing platforms. The 1990 broadcast leaned into the popularity of the Disney Afternoon, with segments tied to DuckTales and Chip ’n Dale Rescue Rangers, while also taking viewers into Disney-MGM Studios and newly opened attractions like Splash Mountain. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-3.png)In [1991](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2020/04/1991-walt-disney-world-happy-easter-parade/), the special expanded its scope even more. Betty White appeared at Disney-MGM Studios, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were part of the festivities, and the show included Disney park material beyond Magic Kingdom. By [1992](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2020/04/1992-walt-disney-world-happy-easter-parade/), the parade was also serving as a window into Disney’s global growth, with a segment tied to the opening of Euro Disney. ![Rodger Rabbit Joins the Gang at the 1991 Happy Easter Parade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-4.png)That pattern continued through the middle of the decade. The Easter parade became a place where Disney could connect film releases, park additions, and celebrity appearances in a single broadcast. In [1993](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2020/04/1993-walt-disney-world-happy-easter-parade/), Aladdin took center stage. In [1995](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2019/03/1995-walt-disney-world-happy-easter-parade/), the parade highlighted Mickey Mania, Blizzard Beach, and Disney’s upcoming Pocahontas release. In [1996](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2019/03/1996-walt-disney-world-happy-easter-parade/), Toy Story and the Disney Institute were part of the mix. Rather than feeling repetitive, the format made each year distinct. Fans were not just tuning in for Easter. They were tuning in to see what Disney was promoting next. ## The Final Years Included Some of the Biggest Previews The later years of the Easter parade are especially fascinating because they captured several major turning points in Walt Disney World history. The [1997](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2018/04/106-the-1997-walt-disney-world-happy-easter-parade/) broadcast featured the now-infamous Cinderella Castle Cake overlay created for Walt Disney World’s 25th anniversary. It also included a preview of Test Track and a look at Celebration, Florida, which reflected Disney’s broader ambitions beyond the theme parks. ![Cinderella Castle cake at the 1997 Happy Easter Parade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-5.png)In [1998](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2019/03/1998-walt-disney-world-happy-easter-parade/), the parade turned its attention to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, giving viewers an early look at the resort’s newest gate before its April opening. There was also a behind-the-scenes connection to Mulan, continuing the show’s long-running blend of park promotion and studio synergy. ![Rigis Philbin at Animal Kingdom 1998 Easter Day Parade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-6.png)Then came [1999](https://samsdisneydiary.com/2019/04/1999-walt-disney-world-happy-easter-parade/), the final Easter parade. That last broadcast featured names like Britney Spears and 98 Degrees and also teased Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster, which was set to debut later that year at Disney-MGM Studios. ![Britney Spears at the Soon to Open Rock and Roller coaster Featuring Aerosmith](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-7.png)Looking back, it was a fitting finale. The special ended the way it had evolved: as a mix of pop culture, Disney promotion, and a live holiday celebration from the parks. ## Why the Parade Still Matters to Me Today, the Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade is easy to overlook. It no longer airs, and it has been overshadowed by Disney’s Christmas specials and modern event coverage. For me, though, the parade was never just another TV special. It was part of Easter morning. It was one of those traditions that helped make the holiday feel complete, bringing the energy of Walt Disney World into the house before the day really began. That is part of why these broadcasts still matter. They do preserve the parks as they once were, along with attractions, entertainment, and moments that have long since changed. But they also capture something more personal. They bring back a time when Disney holiday television still felt like an event, and when the Easter parade felt connected to family tradition in a very real way. That is what makes them worth revisiting. They are not just archival snapshots of Disney history. They are a reminder of how these broadcasts once became part of the memories fans built around the holiday itself. Every Easter Morning for decades now, my TV will be stuck on our Disney World Easter Parade playlist. ## A Forgotten Chapter of Disney’s TV History The end of the Easter parade in 1999 also marked the close of a specific kind of Disney broadcast. In the years that followed, holiday specials shifted toward staged performances and shorter promotional formats. The live, parade-driven approach slowly faded away. What remains is a 15-year run that captured Disney during a period of major change. From the debut of Disney-MGM Studios to the preview of Animal Kingdom, from Aladdin to Toy Story, and from springtime Main Street pageantry to late-1990s pop acts, the Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade offered something unique: a yearly look at where Disney had been, and where it was headed next. ## The Lost Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade: 15 Years of a Forgotten Spring Tradition For the latest Magic Kingdom news and park history, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com/). Check out all the news happening at the [Magic Kingdom in our 2026 guide and updates](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/magic-kingdom/). 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The initial collection hits Disney Store on April 4, with additional themed collections launching every Friday through May 4, when the full lineup arrives at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. ![The Mandalorian and Grogu Are the Stars of Disney's May the 4th 2026 Merchandise Lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Star-Wars-Day-Merch-Header-1600x900.png)## Endor Collection Launches April 10 on DisneyStore.com **The first weekly Star Wars Day drop arrives April 10, 2026, at 8 a.m. PT on DisneyStore.com**, and it is dedicated entirely to the forest moon of Endor. DisneyStore.com is releasing new Star Wars-inspired collections every Friday leading up to May the 4th, and the Endor Collection is where it all begins. The lineup leans into Ewok love in a big way. The baseball-style Endor Spirit Jersey for Adults and the Disney Store Exclusive Ewoks Pullover Spirit Jersey for Adults anchor the apparel side, while the Endor Loungefly Mini Backpack and the Ewoks Ear Headband for Adults round out the accessories. The headband features a textured fabric bow with embroidered Ewok silhouettes, which is exactly the kind of detail that makes a park outfit work. Starbucks collectors will also want to know about the Ewoks Endor Stainless Steel Starbucks Travel Tumbler, which is as specific and delightful as it sounds. If you prefer to shop in person, the Endor Collection items are set to arrive at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort on April 27, 2026, giving you just enough time before May the 4th to put a look together before you hit the parks. The Ewoks have always deserved more credit than they get. They defeated the Empire with rocks and logs, and now they are getting a full DisneyStore.com collection drop. That feels right. This first Friday release sets the tone for what should be a strong run of weekly announcements, and we will be tracking every one of them here as details are confirmed. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-MT4-Products-Endor-3-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-MT4-Products-Endor-3-1619x1080-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-MT4-Products-Endor-2-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-MT4-Products-Endor-2-1619x1080-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-MT4-Products-Endor-1-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-MT4-Products-Endor-1-1619x1080-1.jpg)## May the 4th Logo Collection — Available April 4 The **2026 May the 4th Logo Collection** is themed to The Mandalorian and Grogu, timed to the upcoming theatrical release of The Mandalorian and Grogu. The full collection launches on DisneyStore.com on April 4, 2026, at 8 a.m. PST, and arrives at Walt Disney World and Disneyland on May 4. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Star-Wars-Day-Merch-7-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Star-Wars-Day-Merch-1-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)The collection includes an **all-cotton May the 4th Logo Tee** available in adult unisex and children’s sizes, featuring the 2026 event logo alongside Mandalorian-inspired character art. A **May the 4th Logo Zip Hoodie** carries the logo on the front and character art on the back. A **May the 4th Be With You 2026 Hat** rounds out the apparel side of the collection. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Star-Wars-Day-Merch-4-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Star-Wars-Day-Merch-3-1349x900.jpg)A **Mandalorian-inspired tote bag** with an interior key ring and zip pocket is also part of the lineup. For pin collectors, a **May the 4th Be With You 2026 enamel pin featuring Ahsoka Tano** will be available as part of the collection. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Star-Wars-Day-Merch-9-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpeg)## Friday Collection Drops — April 10 Through May 1 Starting April 10, Disney Store will launch a new Star Wars-themed collection every Friday leading up to May the 4th. The confirmed theme lineup is: - **April 10:** Endor - **April 17:** Stormtroopers - **April 24:** Jerseys - **May 1:** Podracing Details on specific products within each Friday drop have not been announced yet. Fantasy Land News will update coverage as each collection is revealed. ## Early Access at Disneyland After Dark Guests attending the separately ticketed **Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite** on April 28 and April 30 will have early access to shop select items from the May the 4th Logo Collection before the May 4 park launch date. ## Where to Buy The May the 4th Logo Collection is available on [DisneyStore.com](https://www.disneystore.com/franchises/star-wars/) starting April 4, 2026. The full collection arrives at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort on May 4, 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The NYX x Simpsons vault is a full makeup lineup inspired by the entire Simpson family, with character-specific products, on-brand shade names, and prices starting at $10. The collection is available now on NYX Cosmetics and at Ulta Beauty. [![The Simpsons Just Took Over NYX Professional Makeup and the Shade Names Are Perfect](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Simpsons-Just-Took-Over-NYX-Professional-Makeup-and-the-Shade-Names-Are-Perfect-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Simpsons-Just-Took-Over-NYX-Professional-Makeup-and-the-Shade-Names-Are-Perfect.jpg)## What Is in the Collection The **Simpson Smushy Matte Lip Balm ($10 each)** comes in three character-coded shades that are exactly what you would expect — Maggie in *Peekaboo Blue*, Bart in *Rebel Red*, and Lisa in *Smarty Pink*. Each shade name is so perfectly matched to its character that it feels less like a marketing decision and more like something that had to exist. The **Saucy Sisters Fat Cheeks Juicy Blush ($10 each)** is dedicated to Patty and Selma, with shades named *Lavender Sass* and *Snarky Scarlet* — arguably the best product names in the entire collection and very on brand for Springfield’s most chaotic aunts. Homer, predictably, got a donut. The **Homer Simpson Donut Highlighter ($12 each)** comes in Light and Deep shades and is shaped exactly like you are imagining. It is ridiculous, and it is perfect. The **Maggie Simpson Bow Makeup Sponge ($10)** is shaped like Maggie’s iconic bow — a blending sponge that doubles as a conversation starter. Marge stepped up as the practical one. The **Marge Simpson Mega Glue 2-in-1 Brow and Hair Styler ($12)** is a brow and hair styler with a hold described as strong enough to maintain Marge’s iconic beehive. It is the most functional item in the collection and the most Marge thing imaginable. The **Simpson Family Eyeshadow Palette ($20)** brings the whole Springfield crew together in one compact with eight ultra-pigmented shades — Marge’s vibrant blue, Homer and Bart’s warm browns, and Lisa and Maggie’s energetic hues. The palette is the anchor piece of the collection and the highest price point at $20. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Simpsons-Just-Took-Over-NYX-Professional-Makeup-and-the-Shade-Names-Are-Perfect-1-1600x865.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Simpsons-Just-Took-Over-NYX-Professional-Makeup-and-the-Shade-Names-Are-Perfect-1.jpg)## Where to Buy The full NYX x Simpsons collection is available now at [nyxcosmetics.com](https://www.nyxcosmetics.com/the-simpsons.html) and Ulta Beauty. Most items are priced at $10, with the Donut Highlighter and Marge Mega Glue at $12 and the eyeshadow palette at $20. The entire collection is limited edition and cruelty-free. The Simpsons is a Disney property through the Fox acquisition, making this a Disney Consumer Products licensing collaboration. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Beginning February 5th until March 15th, 2026, Annual Passholders are now able to pick up a new [**AP Magnet**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/21/new-zootopia-wdw-annual-passholder-magnet-coming-in-early-2026/ "New Zootopia WDW Annual Passholder Magnet Coming in Early 2026") featuring Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps. Guests with a valid Annual Pass can find this magnet for completely free at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park’s Discovery Trading Company shop at any time during valid park hours. The new Zootopia Disney Magnet is a carrot orange bordered with Nick and Judy back to back. For the latest Animal Kingdom news, including Bluey’s Wild World, Tropical Americas, and everything coming in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Animal Kingdom guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/animal-kingdom/) **Carrot Cake Sundae** – Sweeten your day with a Passholder-exclusive, *Zootopia*-inspired sundae at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Alongside that, Passholders are able to get their paws on the brand new Carrot Cake Sundae, exclusively at Terra Treats. This sweet treat is comprised of vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, roasted pecans carrot cake crumbs, and a birthday cake-flavored shell. All resting in a waffle bowl and topped with a little chocolate carrot leaf. **When and Where** – Look for this specialty sundae at [Terra Treats](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom/terra-treats/) in Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park—available for purchase during regular operating hours for Terra Treats, from February 5 to March 15, 2026. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AP_Terra_Treats_Thumbnail1920x1080-16x9-2.avif)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Brand-New-Nick-and-Judy-Zootopia-Annual-Passholder-Magnet-Now-Available-1-1598x900.jpg)## Brand New Nick and Judy Zootopia Annual Passholder Magnet Now Available > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DUYMa5FgCEb/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260205_082117-1-1600x900.jpg) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Brand%20New%20Nick%20and%20Judy%20Zootopia%20Annual%20Passholder%20Magnet%20Now%20Available&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Brand%20New%20Nick%20and%20Judy%20Zootopia%20Annual%20Passholder%20Magnet%20Now%20Available "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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More than 1,200 **[Walt Disney World cast members](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/11/30/disney-cast-members-are-the-magic-on-stage-at-the-candlelight-processional-during-epcots-festival-of-the-holidays/)** gathered under the stars for the 2026 edition of Goofy’s Mystery Tour. This year, the long-standing tradition took on a tropical theme titled “Goofy’s Mystiki Tour,” drawing inspiration from the classic Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. The event is a private, after-hours competition that tests the wits of those who usually spend their days creating magic for guests. Teams of four navigated the park to tackle complex Disney trivia, solve mental puzzles, and complete scavenger hunts. For the latest Animal Kingdom news, including Bluey’s Wild World, Tropical Americas, and everything coming in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Animal Kingdom guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/animal-kingdom/) ![Disney Cast Members Take Over Animal Kingdom for 2026 Goofy’s Mystery Tour](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Cast-Members-Take-Over-Animal-Kingdom-for-2026-Goofys-Mystery-Tour-1600x900.jpg)### A Family Affair in the Parks While the event is exclusive to employees, each participant can invite one friend or family member to join their squad. For Claire Embil of the Walt Disney World communications team, that spot always goes to her mother, Janet. Janet travels from Chicago every year to participate. She noted that while she has attended previews for major attractions like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the Mystery Tour remains her favorite because of the teamwork involved. “It is really challenging but really exciting,” Janet said. She is often credited as the team’s secret weapon for her ability to solve the “Clue Crew” puzzles that stump other players. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Goofys-Mystery-Tour-2026-Walt-Disney-World-1600x900.png)### Behind the Scenes Preparation Success in the Mystery Tour does not happen by accident. Many teams, including Embil’s, spend weeks preparing. Their training includes: - **Virtual Study Sessions:** Quizzing each other on Marvel, Star Wars, and international park history. - **Topic Specialization:** Assigning specific categories like movies or TV shows to individual team members. - **Puzzle Practice:** Revisiting logic games from previous years to sharpen their speed. This year, Embil’s team successfully solved all 12 clue puzzles for the third year in a row. While they might not be the highest-scoring team in the overall standings, the goal for most participants is the shared experience rather than the trophy. ![Disney Cast Members Take Over Animal Kingdom for 2026 Goofy’s Mystery Tour](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Goofys-Mystery-Tour-2026-Cast-Members-at-Disney-World-1350x900.jpg)![Disney Cast Members Take Over Animal Kingdom for 2026 Goofy’s Mystery Tour](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Claire-Embil-team-1350x900.jpg)### A Culture of Longevity Goofy’s Mystery Tour has been a staple of the Disney cast member experience for over 30 years. It serves as a bridge between different generations of employees and different departments, from attractions and communications to the Disney Cruise Line. Events like these contribute to a unique workplace culture at Walt Disney World. The resort currently maintains a retention rate of over 80%. With more than 80,000 employees, it remains the largest single-site employer in the United States. The **[average tenure for a cast member is 12 years](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/28/why-disney-world-cast-members-stay-for-50-years/)**, which is significantly higher than the national average. As the sun rose on Wednesday morning, the tropical decor was cleared, and the park returned to its normal operations. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The experience runs through [Cool Kids’ Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/disney-confirms-may-26-as-the-biggest-single-day-of-cool-kids-summer-2026/) and beyond, giving families an extended window to visit. We [first reported Bluey and Bingo were coming to Animal Kingdom back in December](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/02/its-official-bluey-and-bingo-are-coming-to-walt-disney-worlds-animal-kingdom-summer-2026/) when Disney made the initial announcement. Now we have the date. Disney+ also announced 10 new [Bluey Minisodes coming in May](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/blueys-big-play-stage-show-hits-disney-this-sunday-and-10-minisodes-are-coming-in-may/)! For the latest Bluey news including Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the upcoming Bluey movie, and everything else happening in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Bluey guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/). For the latest Animal Kingdom news, including Bluey’s Wild World, Tropical Americas, and everything coming in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Animal Kingdom guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/animal-kingdom/) ![Bluey's Wild World Opens May 26 at Disney's Animal Kingdom and It's More Than a Meet-and-Greet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Its-Official-Bluey-and-Bingo-are-Coming-to-Walt-Disney-Worlds-Animal-Kingdom-Summer-2026-1600x900.jpg)Bluey’s Wild World Opens May 26 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and It’s More Than a Meet-and-Greet## What Is Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station? Bluey’s Wild World is an interactive character experience where guests can play and dance with Bluey and Bingo at Conservation Station, the indoor venue at the end of the Wildlife Express Train at Rafiki’s Planet Watch. The experience brings games from the show to life with an animal twist. Butterfly Keepy Uppy is one of the confirmed activities. Guests can also take photos alongside the Heeler sisters. As part of the wild excursion, guests will step outside [Conservation Station](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/22/why-animal-kingdom-fans-are-rushing-to-harambe-station-one-last-time-today/ "Why Animal Kingdom Fans Are Rushing to Harambe Station One Last Time Today") to discover an experience with animals native to Bluey’s home country of Australia at Affection Section. It is a full package: play inside with Bluey and Bingo, then meet Australian animals outside. That combination makes this more than a standard meet-and-greet and gives it a genuine Animal Kingdom identity that connects to the park’s conservation mission. The hosting cast for the experience is being drawn from a Disney Live Entertainment casting notice that describes the show as centered on a group called the P.A.C.K., which stands for Playful Animal Crew for Kids. Host actors welcome guests, lead games, and facilitate the character interaction throughout. ## Why Conservation Station? Conservation Station is one of the most undervisited spaces at Walt Disney World. It is accessible only by the Wildlife Express Train from Harambe Station, with the last train departing at 4:30 PM. The location is a deliberate choice by Disney, using Bluey’s enormous popularity to draw families to a space that rarely sees significant foot traffic. The Wildlife Express Train and Rafiki’s Planet Watch have been temporarily closed since February 22nd to prepare for the experience. Cast members on the final day of train service told guests the closure would last approximately three months, which lines up precisely with the May 26th opening. Construction permits filed by Disney Live Entertainment confirmed work was underway to retrofit Conservation Station for the show format. ## When Does It Run? Bluey’s Wild World opens **May 26, 2026** and runs through [Cool Kids’ Summe](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/)r and beyond. May 26th is the day after Memorial Day, which also marks the official start of Disney’s Cool Kids’ Summer programming across Walt Disney World. The timing is no coincidence. Bluey and Bingo are the marquee character addition for the summer season at Animal Kingdom. ![Bluey's Wild World Opens May 26 at Disney's Animal Kingdom and It's More Than a Meet-and-Greet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Blueys-Best-Day-Ever-Coming-to-Disneyland-Park-Show-Starts-March-22-2026-1-1600x900.jpg)Bluey’s Wild World Opens May 26 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and It’s More Than a Meet-and-Greet## What About Disneyland? Bluey is also coming to Disneyland in a separate format. *Bluey’s Best Day Ever* is a live stage show heading to the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland Park. That show features Bluey and Bingo alongside live actors and musicians performing games, songs, and adventures including Keepy Uppy, a life-sized gnome village, and a fairy garden. The Fantasyland Theatre sign has already been removed as part of preparations for the show’s arrival. Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom experience and the Disneyland stage show are distinct offerings built for their respective parks. ## Bluey on Disney Cruise Line Bluey and Bingo are also joining select Disney Cruise Line domestic sailings in 2026 with greetings, dance parties, and dedicated events including Wakey Wakey, Who’s Behind the Curtain, and the Pyjama Bash. Families who cannot make it to a park this summer have a cruise option for meeting the Heeler sisters as well. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The new round of funding brings Disney’s total global conservation investment to more than **$141 million since the program launched in 1995**. For the latest Animal Kingdom news, including Bluey’s Wild World, Tropical Americas, and everything coming in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Animal Kingdom guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/animal-kingdom/) ![Disney Conservation Fund Backs 25 Wildlife Projects Across 16 Countries for Earth Month 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Conservation-Fund-Backs-25-Wildlife-Projects-Across-16-Countries-for-Earth-Month-2026-1600x900.jpg)## What Is the Disney Conservation Fund? The Disney Conservation Fund is the philanthropic arm of The Walt Disney Company focused on wildlife protection, ecosystem restoration, and community-based conservation. For more than 30 years, DCF has paired financial grants with Disney’s organizational expertise to support efforts around the world. This year’s grants cover 25 partner organizations spread across 16 countries, with a combined focus on protecting and restoring more than 120,000 square miles of corridor habitat. That figure is nearly twice the size of Florida. ## Who Are the Grant Recipients? Disney highlighted five of the newest grant recipients as part of the Earth Month announcement. Save the Elephants is receiving funding to establish a Community Conservancy in Kenya, protecting a 12.5-square-mile corridor near Tsavo East National Park. The project creates a safe passage route for elephant migration, including through a critical railway underpass, and brings employment and livelihood programs to the surrounding community. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20241007_115735-1600x900.jpg)Bat Conservation International is working to restore eight stopover sites spanning 675 miles along migratory routes through Mexico and the U.S. Southwest. Over two years, the organization will plant nearly 140,000 native agave plants to create a connected nectar corridor for three threatened bat species, including the greater long-nosed bat and the lesser long-nosed bat. Ocean First Institute is using satellite tagging and remote underwater video to study great hammerhead shark movement in the Florida Keys. The project focuses on roughly 60 nautical miles of marine corridors within the Upper Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, connecting offshore reefs to inshore nursery areas for one of the ocean’s most critically endangered shark species. Monarch Joint Venture is restoring 15 miles of monarch butterfly habitat across California’s Bay Area and Central Valley by distributing approximately 6,000 native plants and engaging homeowners, farmers, and students in building connected habitat corridors along migratory routes. Proyecto Tití and Wildlife Conservation Network are expanding protected forest for cotton-top tamarins in Colombia by roughly six square miles, working toward a longer-term goal of building a 20-mile forest corridor. Cotton-top tamarins are among the most endangered primates on Earth, and this work combines forest restoration with community education and sustainable agriculture programs. ## How This Connects to Disney Parks The five highlighted projects each have a direct tie to animal encounters that guests can experience at Disney parks. African elephants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom mirror the Tsavo corridor work. Flying foxes at the same park connect to the bat conservation effort. Sharks at [The Seas with Nemo and Friends](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/10/12/dr-mark-at-disney-gives-thanks-to-cast-members-plus-an-update-on-the-animals-at-disney-world/ "Dr. Mark at Disney Gives Thanks to Cast Members plus an Update on the Animals at Disney World") at EPCOT echoes the hammerhead research in the Florida Keys. Monarch butterflies appear each year at the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival’s Butterfly Landing. And cotton-top tamarins are a fan favorite at Animal Kingdom. That is not an accident. DCF consistently funds projects that reflect the animals guests encounter at the parks, building a loop between in-person connection and real-world conservation impact. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20241125_105130-1600x900.jpg)## Our Take The $141 million figure is real money, and the corridor approach being used across these grants is exactly what conservation scientists have been asking for. Protecting isolated patches of habitat does not work long-term. These projects are about connecting the dots, and the scale of the work here, 120,000 square miles in a single grant cycle, is worth paying attention to. For anyone visiting Animal Kingdom or EPCOT this spring, the animals you see are directly tied to programs like these. That context makes the experience land differently. Disney will publish environmental stories throughout April, leading up to Earth Day on April 22. A full list of all 25 DCF grant recipients is available at disney.com/conservation. Updates from Disney’s Planet Possible sustainability initiative are posted at TheWaltDisneyCompany.com and on the [Disney Conservation](https://www.instagram.com/disneyconservation/) social channels. ## Disney Conservation Fund Backs 25 Wildlife Projects Across 16 Countries for Earth Month 2026 For more Disney Parks news and updates, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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As part of the 2026 reimagining of the [**Animation Courtyard**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/disneys-hollywood-studios-to-open-new-animation-experience-in-2026/), **Olaf Draws!** will invite guests to step into a professional studio environment to learn the art of Disney character sketching. The centerpiece of the experience is an all-new **[Audio-Animatronics figure of Olaf](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/19/behind-the-magic-with-disney-researchers-imagineering-shows-off-walking-olaf/ "Behind The Magic with Disney Researchers: Imagineering Shows Off Walking Olaf")**. Unlike previous versions of the character seen in the parks, this figure is scale-appropriate to the films—standing knee-high to a human. Seated at a custom animator’s desk, the snowman is inspired by his “discovery of art” moment from the short *Once Upon a Studio*. For the latest Hollywood Studios news, including Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, The Magic of Disney Animation, Monstropolis, and everything coming in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Hollywood Studios guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Learn-to-Draw-with-Olaf_-A-New-Era-for-the-Animation-Academy-at-Walt-Disney-World-1600x900.jpg)Disney Imagineering used **reinforcement learning** to develop the figure. This AI-driven process allowed the robot to “learn” how to move with the same fluid, bouncy gait seen in the movies. Because Olaf’s design is non-physical, lacking a traditional skeleton, the team engineered spherical linkages and a soft foam “skirt” to hide his mechanical legs, ensuring his movements look like pure magic rather than machinery. ### Authentic Voice and Personality of Olaf! The figure features original dialogue recorded by **Josh Gad**, specifically for this attraction. Gad’s performance focuses on the snowman’s signature warmth and curiosity, aiming to inspire a new generation of artists. “I’m so thrilled that kids can dream of becoming animators and actually begin their journey right there on the studio lot,” Gad shared. While Olaf hosts the class, he admits his “snow hands” make drawing difficult, so he hands the actual teaching over to pre-recorded segments from legendary Disney animators. The space itself is a reimagined animator’s studio filled with *[**Frozen**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/15/new-frozen-short-film-confirmed-for-october-2026-release/ "New Frozen Short Film Confirmed for October 2026 Release")* nods. To accommodate all ages, the room features two types of workstations: - **Sleigh-Themed Tables**: Low-profile stations where young animators can spark their creativity. - **Animator-Desk Workstations**: Desk-style setups for adults that mimic the real workstations at the Burbank studio lot. Guests can return multiple times to learn different characters. Each session is led by a different studio lead, such as: - **Mickey Mouse**, with Dan Abraham, director (*Once Upon A Studio*, *Baymax!*) - **Minnie Mouse**, with Hyun Min Lee, animator (*Frozen 2*, *The Princess and the Frog*) - **Donald Duck**, with Austin Traylor, animator (*Once Upon A Studio*, *Moana 2*) - **Genie**, with Eric Goldberg, animator (*Aladdin*, *Hercules*) - **Moana**, with Samantha Vilfort, story artist (*Encanto*, *Zootopia 2*) - **Stitch**, with Fawn Veerasunthorn, director and head of story (*Wish*, *Raya and the Last Dragon*) - **Olaf**, with Trent Correy, director (*Once Upon A Studio*, *Frozen 3*) - **Ursula**, with Michael Woodside, animator (*Big Hero 6*, *Encanto*) - **Judy Hopps & Nick Wilde**, with Byron Howard as director (*Zootopia*, *[**Zootopia 2**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/25/zootopia-2-movie-review/ "‘Zootopia 2’: A Charming, Funny Sequel")*) **Olaf Draws!** is scheduled to open in late summer 2026 as part of the broader **The Magic of Disney Animation** expansion at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-7-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-9-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-6-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-3-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-4-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-10-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-5-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-2-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-8-1350x900.jpg)## Learn to Draw with Olaf: A New Era for the Animation Academy at Walt Disney World > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVGtS7uj_yy/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Learn%20to%20Draw%20with%20Olaf%3A%20A%20New%20Era%20for%20the%20Animation%20Academy%20at%20Walt%20Disney%20World&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Learn%20to%20Draw%20with%20Olaf%3A%20A%20New%20Era%20for%20the%20Animation%20Academy%20at%20Walt%20Disney%20World "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The experience, titled **“Off the Page!”**, is part of a major transformation of the park’s former Animation Courtyard. Scheduled to open in **late summer 2026**, this area invites guests to step inside the creative departments of Walt Disney Animation Studios. For the latest Hollywood Studios news, including Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, The Magic of Disney Animation, Monstropolis, and everything coming in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Hollywood Studios guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Rapunzel-and-Stitch-to-Headline-New-_Off-the-Page_-Character-Experience-at-Hollywood-Studios-1600x900.jpg)Disney has shared new details about the character lineup for **“Off the Page!”**, a fresh experience coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This addition is part of a larger transformation of the Animation Courtyard area. Guests will soon be able to meet **Rapunzel** and **Stitch** in spaces designed to look like real animation departments. The experience is a collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and Walt Disney Animation Studios. It aims to show the work that goes into every frame of a film. In the **Layout department**, Rapunzel will wait for fans in a setting inspired by the classic multiplane camera. This setup uses layers of backgrounds and painted cells to create a sense of depth. In the **Effects department**, Stitch will highlight the action and visual magic that brings animated stories to life. These new encounters join other recently announced additions for the park. We previously reported on the new **Draw with Olaf** activity and the broader [**animation experience**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/disneys-hollywood-studios-to-open-new-animation-experience-in-2026/) coming in 2026. This includes a revamped [**Animation Academy**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/learn-to-draw-with-olaf-a-new-era-for-the-animation-academy-at-walt-disney-world/) where guests can learn to draw the famous snowman. ### Character Locations in “Off the Page!” The walk-through space is divided into several areas, each focusing on a different part of the movie-making process: - **Story:** Meet **Mulan** in front of a giant storyboard panel. - **Layout:** Find **Rapunzel** among layered animation cells. - **Hand-Drawn Animation:** See **Chip n’ Dale** in a tribute to pencil-and-paper art. - **CG Animation:** Visit **Donald and Daisy** to learn about computer graphics. - **Lighting:** Catch **Goofy** in a space dedicated to light and shadow. - **Effects:** Spot **Stitch** in the department focused on the movie “magic.” “It’s so cool because you’re waiting in line to have fun with the characters… and you’re getting to see a bit of history of the studio as well,” Abraham said. “It could very well inspire people to move our studio into the future when they \[join Walt Disney Animation Studios\] and carry on this legacy that has meant so much to so many people.” The “Off the Page!” area is expected to open in **late summer 2026**. 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This morning, the Walt Disney World website officially updated the ride description and added context for the upcoming update to the attraction inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. **Fly the Millennium Falcon on a thrilling interactive smuggling adventure—including a new mission with the Mandalorian and Grogu, beginning May 22, 2026!** The big change and new information is that the Engineer position will interact with Grogu. This all takes place on the day the new Star Wars movie “The Mandalorian and Grogu” hits theaters. You can watch the [**brand new trailer here**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/16/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-trailer-coming-tomorrow-from-star-wars/ "The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer from Star Wars"). Imagineering revealed that this update is a major technical step forward, designed to make the experience feel “100% authentic to the film.” This technical partnership (with Epic Games, NVIDIA, and others) is helping Imagineering push the limits of what a theme park character can be, promising more expressive and lifelike experiences for all guests. For the latest Hollywood Studios news, including Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, The Magic of Disney Animation, Monstropolis, and everything coming in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Hollywood Studios guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/) ![New Updates to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run A New Mission Coming May 22 ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Choose-Your-Destiny-on-Smugglers-Run--Featuring-Coruscant-Starting-May-22-2026-1598x900.jpg)You can check out the full description now on the **[Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/millennium-falcon-smugglers-run/)** website: **A New Mission Is Coming Soon** Beginning May 22, 2026, join Din Djarin, the mysterious Mandalorian bounty hunter, and his youngling Grogu on an exciting new mission—tracking down elusive ex-Imperial officers throughout the galaxy. Plus, for the first time, the crew will be in control of their own destination, leading to potential adventures on Bespin, the wreckage of the second Death Star around Endor, or the just-announced bustling city-planet, Coruscant. A new gameplay addition allows the engineer positions to communicate with Grogu during the mission. ![Mando & Grogu: Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run Mission Details at SXSW](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Mando-Grogu_-Millennium-Falcon-Smugglers-Run-Mission-Details-at-SXSW-1200x657.jpg)![New Updates to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run A New Mission Coming May 22 ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/millennium-falcon-smugglers-run-Bespin_Launch-Platform-1591x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/millennium-falcon-smugglers-run-Coruscant-1593x900.jpg)![New Updates to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run A New Mission Coming May 22 ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DX_SXSW-2025_Endor-1200x679.jpg)![New Updates to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run A New Mission Coming May 22 ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DX_SXSW-2025_Falcon-1-1200x675.jpg)**Take Control of the Fastest Ship in the Galaxy** – Ride in the famous cockpit of the Millennium Falcon on a daring flight—and whether you’re a pilot, engineer, or gunner, every role is crucial. The engines rumble as the Millennium Falcon blasts off, pushing you and your crew back into your seats when you jump into hyperspace towards adventure. Along the way, you’ll face danger at every turn. Will your mission succeed or fail? It’s up to you—find out if you have what it takes to outmaneuver the odds aboard the Millennium Falcon. Get ready to punch it! **On-the-Job Training Provided** – Never flown a starship before? 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney's Hollywood Studios, Star Wars, Walt Disney World **Tags:** New Updates to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run A New Mission Coming May 22 --- ### [After 267 Days The Muppets Return to Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/after-267-days-the-muppets-return-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/) **Published:** March 2, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** The Muppets Make Triumphant Return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. After the heartbreaking closing of [**Muppetvision 3D**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/07/kermit-the-frog-as-one-muppet-attraction-door-closes-another-muppet-door-opens-in-2026/ "Kermit the Frog: “As One Muppet Attraction Door Closes Another Muppet Door Opens in 2026”") last year, just yesterday, the old [**Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/done-with-mirrors-final-week-for-rock-n-roller-coaster-at-hollywood-studios/ "‘Done With Mirrors’: Final Week for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios") officially closed to make way for the return of the Muppets to Hollywood Studios. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, previously themed around the band Aerosmith, has shut down and will be rethemed to fit the Muppets’ very own Electric Mayhem Band. The ride is set to reopen sometime in the summer of this year, with no specific date given yet. This morning, walls were constructed, the Aerosmith theming was removed, and Future Home Of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring The Muppets was added to the guide map. For the latest Hollywood Studios news, including Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, The Magic of Disney Animation, Monstropolis, and everything coming in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Hollywood Studios guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/) [![After 267 Days The Muppets Return to Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/After-267-Days-The-Muppets-Return-to-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/After-267-Days-The-Muppets-Return-to-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios.jpg)Muppetvision 3D was originally the place to go for anything Muppet-related in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but 267 days ago, the show and courtyard were shut down to make room for [Monstropolis, a Monsters Inc. themed area](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Monstropolis-_Monsters-Inc_-Door-Vault-Coaster-Construction-Begins-at-Hollywood-Studios-1.jpg "Monstropolis “Monsters, Inc.” Door Vault Coaster Construction Begins at Hollywood Studios"). Still, thankfully, we were also given the news that the Muppets wouldn’t be leaving the parks forever; they would return to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. All of this had taken place during the Muppets’ 70th Anniversary celebration. Walls surrounding the ride have gone up, and even the Hollywood Studios map now says “Future Home of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.” The walls surrounding the ride feature promotional images of what the ride’s entrance will look like when it reopens this summer. Signs are also placed around the courtyard, “We’re Moving Right Along,” alluding to the new band loading in. [![The Muppets Make Triumphant Return to Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260302_100541-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260302_100541-1.jpg)[![The Muppets Make Triumphant Return to Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260302_095911-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260302_095911-1.jpg)[![The Muppets Make Triumphant Return to Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260302_100439-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260302_100439-1.jpg)[![The Muppets Make Triumphant Return to Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260302_100414-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260302_100414-1.jpg)## After 267 Days The Muppets Return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios ![The Muppets Make Triumphant Return to Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Muppets-Make-Triumphant-Return-to-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-1600x900.jpg) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=After%20267%20Days%20The%20Muppets%20Return%20to%20Disney%27s%20Hollywood%20Studios&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=After%20267%20Days%20The%20Muppets%20Return%20to%20Disney%27s%20Hollywood%20Studios "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Just ahead of the [98th Academy Awards](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/22/disneys-massive-year-at-the-box-office-met-with-quiet-oscar-morning/) on March 15, Disney has installed a “Disney at the Academy Awards” display pulling real props, costumes, and awards straight from the Disney Archives. For the latest Hollywood Studios news, including Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, The Magic of Disney Animation, Monstropolis, and everything coming in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Hollywood Studios guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/) Here is a breakdown of everything inside. [![Disney Just Put a Real Oscar Inside Hollywood Studios in New Display Disney at the Academy Awards](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-at-the-Academy-Awards-Oscar-Display-Hollywood-Studios-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-at-the-Academy-Awards-Oscar-Display-Hollywood-Studios.jpg)**Rose’s Boarding Suit from Titanic**. The centerpiece of the display is the ivory pinstripe suit worn by Kate Winslet as Rose in the 1997 film Titanic, produced by 20th Century Fox (now Disney-owned 20th Century Studios). The double-breasted jacket and floor-length skirt feature deep navy velvet lapels, a matching wide belt, and a full row of dark buttons running down the front. Up close, the costume detail is extraordinary. A matching dark umbrella and hat are displayed alongside the suit. The placard credits the costume to Best Costume Design. **Cruella’s Biker Ensemble from Cruella**. Standing opposite Rose’s suit is the head-turning biker ensemble worn by Emma Stone as Cruella De Vil in Disney’s 2021 live-action film Cruella. The all-black leather look is covered in gold and bronze sequins and paired with knee-high lace-up boots. It is dramatic, bold, and exactly what you would expect from the character. The costume also earned a Best Costume Design win. [![Rose's Boarding Suit from Titanic and Cruella's Biker Ensemble from Cruella](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-at-Academy-Awards-Walt-Disney-Presents-Hollywood-Studios-Dresses-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-at-Academy-Awards-Walt-Disney-Presents-Hollywood-Studios-Dresses.jpg)**Oscar Statuette from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea**. Displayed on a crystal platform at the center of the exhibit is the actual Oscar statuette Disney won for Best Special Effects for the 1954 film 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Seeing a real Academy Award up close inside a theme park is a genuinely special moment. [![Oscar Statuette from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-at-Academy-Awards-Walt-Disney-Presents-Hollywood-Studios-Oscar-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-at-Academy-Awards-Walt-Disney-Presents-Hollywood-Studios-Oscar.jpg)**Enchanted Bedknob and Isle of Naboombu Book from Bedknobs and Broomsticks**. Two props from the beloved 1971 live-action/animation hybrid are on display: the enchanted bedknob and the Isle of Naboombu book, both tied to the film’s Best Special Visual Effects win. Fans of the classic film will get a real kick out of seeing these. **Evil Queen Maquette from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs**. A white porcelain-style maquette of the Evil Queen from Disney’s 1937 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs stands on a black pedestal, representing the Honorary Award for Screen Innovation the film received at the Academy Awards. **Joe Gardner and Dorothea Williams Maquettes from Soul**. Two miniature figurines of Joe Gardner at the grand piano and Dorothea Williams with her saxophone represent Pixar’s Soul, which won Best Original Score in 2021. The gray-toned maquettes are incredibly detailed and a lovely nod to one of Pixar’s most celebrated films. [![Enchanted Bedknob and Isle of Naboombu Book from Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Evil Queen Maquette, Joe Gardner and Dorothea Williams Maquettes from Soul](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-at-Academy-Awards-Walt-Disney-Presents-Hollywood-Studios-artifacts-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-at-Academy-Awards-Walt-Disney-Presents-Hollywood-Studios-artifacts.jpg)**The Disney at the Academy Awards Story**. A blue placard in the display tells the full story: Walt Disney won the company’s first Academy Award for Cartoon Short Subject in 1932. As of 2025, the Walt Disney Company has collected 155 Academy Awards total, and Walt Disney himself still holds the world record for most Academy Awards won by an individual at 33 statuettes. **Where to Find It**. The display is located inside Walt Disney Presents in the Animation Courtyard area of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The exhibit is free to visit with park admission and is timed to coincide with the 98th Academy Awards airing live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 15 at 8 p.m. ET. It is not yet known how long the display will remain up after the ceremony. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The restaurant is pulled directly from a scene in *Monsters, Inc.,* where Mike Wazowski frantically secures a reservation for Celia Mae’s birthday dinner. But the name on the sign is not just a Pixar joke. It is a direct tribute to a real person whose influence on filmmaking reaches from Pixar to George Lucas to *Star Wars*, and most guests walking through the door will have no idea. For the latest Hollywood Studios news, including Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, The Magic of Disney Animation, Monstropolis, and everything coming in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Hollywood Studios guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/) ![Harryhausen's Sushi Is Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios and the Name Is a Hidden Tribute Most Guests Will Miss](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Beyond-the-Scare-Floor_-Deep-Dive-into-Harryhausens-Sushi-Coming-to-Monstropolis-at-Disneys-Hollyw.jpg)## What Is Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios? Disney Parks and Walt Disney Imagineering announced the **Monstropolis land** at D23 in 2024. The new area is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and will replace the current [Muppets Courtyard footprint](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/11/monsters-inc-land-new-artists-renderings-attached-to-walls-in-hollywood-studios/), which [closed alongside Mama Melrose](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/01/24/closing-announced-its-time-to-dim-the-lights-on-the-muppets-courtyard-at-hollywood-studios/) to make way for construction. No official opening date has been announced. The land will include a [suspended coaster recreating the iconic door vault scene from the film](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/08/new-monstropolis-coaster-vertical-lift-announced-at-sxsw/), new dining and retail, and a new theater show. Harryhausen’s Sushi is the dining anchor of the land and replaces Mama Melrose as the full-service restaurant in that footprint. ## The Harryhausen Scene in Monsters, Inc. In *Monsters, Inc.*, Harryhausen’s is the upscale restaurant where Mike Wazowski works desperately to get a table for his girlfriend Celia Mae’s birthday. He succeeds, the dinner goes spectacularly wrong when Boo escapes into the restaurant, and chaos follows. The sushi chef behind the counter is an octopus with only six tentacles, one of which is bandaged. He is referred to in Pixar lore as the Sixtopus, a running in-joke that the animators built into the background of the scene. The restaurant’s name was not random. Pixar creatives confirmed it is a direct tribute to Ray Harryhausen, one of the most influential visual effects artists in film history. ## Who Was Ray Harryhausen? **Ray Harryhausen** (1920-2013) was a special effects artist and animator who spent decades perfecting stop-motion animation for Hollywood films. He was inspired by Willis O’Brien’s work on the original *King Kong* and developed his own technique, known as Dynamation, which combined stop-motion creature animation with live-action footage. The result made it appear as if real actors were sharing the screen with fully realized fantastical creatures: skeletons, giant octopuses, griffins, and sea monsters, all created by hand one frame at a time. His most recognizable films include *The 7th Voyage of Sinbad* (1958), *Jason and the Argonauts* (1963), and *Clash of the Titans* (1981). The six-armed skeleton fight in *Jason and the Argonauts* remains one of the most studied sequences in the history of visual effects. The giant octopus from *It Came from Beneath the Sea* (1955) is the specific creature the Sixtopus in *Monsters, Inc.* pays tribute to. ## The Pixar, Disney, and Star Wars Connection Harryhausen never worked directly at Pixar, Walt Disney Studios, or on the *Star Wars* films, but his fingerprints are on all three in ways the people who built those studios have openly acknowledged. Pixar animators have cited Harryhausen’s approach to character performance through animation as a foundational influence. His ability to convey personality and emotion through a stop-motion puppet helped establish the standard that computer animation later inherited. Harryhausen’s restaurant name and the Sixtopus character are Pixar’s way of putting that acknowledgment inside the film itself. George Lucas has repeatedly named Harryhausen as a direct inspiration for *Star Wars*. The creature designs and action sequences of the original trilogy carry clear DNA from Harryhausen’s work, and Industrial Light and Magic, the visual effects company Lucas founded, traces part of its origin story to what Harryhausen proved was possible. In the second season of *Light and Magic* on Disney+, Harryhausen is named explicitly by ILM employees as a formative inspiration. Walt Disney Studios and Harryhausen operated in different traditions. Disney built its reputation on cel animation while Harryhausen worked in stop-motion for live-action films. But his work on films like *Jason and the Argonauts* pushed the entire industry’s thinking about how fantastical creatures could be realized on screen, which influenced how Disney approached effects-heavy live-action projects in the decades that followed. ## What Harryhausen’s Sushi Could Look Like Inside the Park Disney has not released interior concept art for the restaurant. Based on the film’s version of the space, the sushi bar setting lends itself naturally to a full-service dining experience with strong Monsters, Inc. theming. The Sixtopus sushi chef is the most obvious character anchor for the space, and an animatronic or large-scale figure of that character would fit squarely in the Walt Disney Imagineering tradition of signature dining centerpieces. Given Harryhausen’s legacy in stop-motion creature effects, there is real creative potential for the space to incorporate nods to the kinds of giant creatures he was famous for, filtered through the Monsters, Inc. aesthetic. Whether Disney goes that direction is unknown, but the name alone gives Imagineers a lot to work with. For the generation of guests who grew up with *Clash of the Titans* and *Jason and the Argonauts*, walking into a restaurant with Harryhausen’s name on the sign will mean something specific. For younger guests, it will hopefully spark the same questions the name was designed to raise. Ray Harryhausen’s films are still worth finding, and a Disney World restaurant with his name on it is a genuinely unusual way to make sure a new generation encounters him. Keep it locked to [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for updates on Monstropolis and Harryhausen’s Sushi as Disney releases more information. ![Harryhausen's Sushi Is Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios and the Name Is a Hidden Tribute Most Guests Will Miss](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Monsters-DHS-1-1600x900.png)Beyond the Scare Floor: Deep Dive into Harryhausen’s Sushi Coming to Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is Harryhausen’s Sushi at Disney World? Harryhausen’s Sushi is a new restaurant coming to the Monstropolis land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is based on the upscale sushi restaurant seen in the Pixar film Monsters, Inc., where Mike Wazowski takes Celia Mae for her birthday dinner. ### Who is Ray Harryhausen, and why is the restaurant named after him? Ray Harryhausen (1920-2013) was a legendary stop-motion animator and special effects artist known for films like Jason and the Argonauts, Clash of the Titans, and The 7th Voyage of Sinbad. Pixar named the restaurant in Monsters, Inc. as a direct tribute to him, confirmed by Pixar creatives. His influence on animation and visual effects extends to Pixar, George Lucas, and the Star Wars franchise. ### What is the Sixtopus in Monsters, Inc.? The Sixtopus is the sushi chef octopus character seen behind the counter at Harryhausen’s in Monsters, Inc. He has only six tentacles, one of which is bandaged, making him a Sixtopus rather than an octopus. The character is a tribute to the giant octopus from Ray Harryhausen’s 1955 film It Came from Beneath the Sea. ### When does Monstropolis open at Hollywood Studios? No official opening date has been announced for Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney confirmed the land at D23 in 2024. ### What else is coming to Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios? In addition to Harryhausen’s Sushi, Monstropolis will include a suspended roller coaster based on the door vault scene from Monsters, Inc., a new theater show, and additional retail and dining locations. ### What replaced Mama Melrose at Hollywood Studios? Mama Melrose closed permanently to make way for the Monstropolis land. 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The new 20-minute stage show is located in **Animation Courtyard** inside the opening of The Walt Disney Studios courtyard area, and it stays beyond the end of [Cool Kids’ Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) on September 8. It replaces Disney Jr. Play and Dance, and the Get Animated show that closed permanently on September 25. For the latest Hollywood Studios news, including Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, The Magic of Disney Animation, Monstropolis, and everything coming in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Hollywood Studios guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/) ![Hollywood Studios Is Getting a New Mickey Mouse Stage Show for Cool Kids' Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Disney-Jr.-Mickey-Mouse-Clubhouse-Live-Coming-to-Walt-Disney-World-in-2026-1600x900.jpg)Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse welcome guests to Mickey’s house for a party, but Goofy, Daisy, and Pluto have not arrived yet. So Mickey and Minnie take the party on the road to find their friends, with guests along for the ride. The show ends with everyone united for a high-energy finale. The production is built around **original songs, interactive dance moments, and direct audience participation**, with the youngest guests as the clear target. It is inspired by both the original Disney Jr. series Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and the newer Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ series currently streaming. [Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/hollywood-studios/disney-jr-mickey-mouse-clubhouse-live/?CMP=ILC-DPFY26Q2wo0305260009F) is located in Animation Courtyard at Hollywood Studios, which becomes part of **The Walt Disney Studios** outdoor courtyard opening the same day. 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Disney World, Hollywood Studios Is Getting a New Mickey Mouse Stage Show for Cool Kids' Summer --- ### [Disney Confirms May 26 as the Biggest Single Day of Cool Kids' Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/disney-confirms-may-26-as-the-biggest-single-day-of-cool-kids-summer-2026/) **Published:** March 12, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Walt Disney World has confirmed opening dates for the first wave of **[Cool Kids’ Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/)** experiences, and **May 26** is shaping up to be one of the most loaded single launch days the resort has had in years. Four new and returning experiences open simultaneously that day across three parks. We already have dedicated coverage up on [Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin reopening April 8](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin-opens-april-8/) and [Bluey’s Wild World at Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/blueys-wild-world-opens-may-26-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-and-its-more-than-a-meet-and-greet/). Here is everything else confirmed for May 26 and beyond. [![Disney Confirms May 26 as the Biggest Single Day of Cool Kids' Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Confirms-May-26-as-the-Biggest-Single-Day-of-Cool-Kids-Summer-2026-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Confirms-May-26-as-the-Biggest-Single-Day-of-Cool-Kids-Summer-2026.jpg)**Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! Opens May 26 at Hollywood Studios**. **Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!** is a new stage show opening **May 26 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios** and staying beyond Cool Kids’ Summer. The whole family is invited to a party at the Clubhouse with **Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Daisy, and Pluto**, built around original songs, interactive dance, and audience participation. It is inspired by the Disney Jr. series Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ and is designed to run as a full-on high-energy event rather than a traditional sit-down show. If you have younger kids, this is one of the strongest reasons to hit Hollywood Studios this summer. **The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Opens May 26 at Hollywood Studios**. A new outdoor space called **The Walt Disney Studios** opens May 26 at Hollywood Studios for guests to explore. Disney has kept details tight on what the courtyard includes at launch, but later in the summer the same area gets a second addition: **The Magic of Disney Animation**. That experience will feature three distinct components: a playground called **Drawn to Wonderland**, a character greeting area called **Off the Page**, and **Olaf Draws**, a drawing class where guests of all ages learn from legendary Disney Animation artists through pre-recorded sessions hosted by Olaf. The Olaf Draws concept in particular sounds like something that does not exist anywhere else at Walt Disney World right now. [![Disney Confirms May 26 as the Biggest Single Day of Cool Kids' Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-at-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-2026-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-at-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-2026.jpg)Disney Confirms May 26 as the Biggest Single Day of Cool Kids’ Summer 2026**Soarin’ Across America Opens May 26 at EPCOT**. **Soarin’ Across America** replaces Soarin’ Around the World at EPCOT on **May 26**, timed to the 250th anniversary of the United States. The new film takes guests across natural landmarks like the Grand Canyon alongside major American cityscapes, set to a new orchestration of the classic Soarin’ theme. This is a legitimate update to one of EPCOT’s most beloved attractions and one of the more meaningful changes coming to the park this year. [![Disney Confirms May 26 as the Biggest Single Day of Cool Kids' Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Soarin-Across-America-Attraction-Poster-768x1024-1-675x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Soarin-Across-America-Attraction-Poster-768x1024-1.png)**The Rest of the Cool Kids’ Summer**. Beyond May 26, the summer has several more opening dates worth tracking. **Big Thunder Mountain Railroad** reopens in early May following a full refurbishment with new effects. **The Mandalorian and Grogu on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run** begins May 22 at Hollywood Studios with a new mission, planet selection for guests, and a gameplay feature letting engineers communicate directly with Grogu. **Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets** arrives later in the summer, swapping out Aerosmith for The Electric Mayhem. **[Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/05/just-announced-toy-story-western-revue-coming-to-disney-world/ "Just Announced: Toy Story Western Revue Coming to Disney World")** is a Cool Kids’ Summer exclusive at the Diamond Horseshoe in Frontierland featuring Jessie, Woody, Bullseye, and Toy Story pals with songs, dance, and games. For the latest Magic Kingdom news, including Cinderella Castle, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Villains Land, and everything coming in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Magic Kingdom guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/magic-kingdom/) At the water parks, Goofy meets guests at Blizzard Beach while Stitch takes over Typhoon Lagoon. Disney H2O Glow After Hours returns to Typhoon Lagoon on select nights, June 2 through September 5, with rare character appearances, including Powerline Max and the Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers cast. **Summer Savings**. Disney confirmed several deals running alongside the new experiences. A **4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket** starts at $109 per day for visits May 26 through October 3. Families who book a qualifying 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package by **April 30** can get a free dining plan for the whole family, valid for arrivals on select nights June 28 through October 3 and into the holiday season. **[Disney Resort hotel rooms](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/09/03/introducing-our-trusted-preferred-travel-partner-mei-travel-mouse-fan-travel/ "Introducing Our Trusted Preferred Travel Partner ‘MEI-Travel & Mouse Fan Travel’")** are discounted up to 30% for stays most nights July 30 through October 3, with Florida Residents saving up to 35% and Annual Passholders up to 40% for four-night-or-more stays. Guests staying at any Disney Resorts Collection hotel between May 26 and September 8 also get free water park access on their check-in day. Cool Kids’ Summer runs **May 26 through September 8, 2026**. For our full breakdown of everything announced for the season, see our original [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 guide from January](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/05/cool-kids-summer-2026-new-rides-free-water-park-entry-and-big-discounts/). Keep it locked to [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) as more opening dates are confirmed. [![Disney Confirms May 26 as the Biggest Single Day of Cool Kids' Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GoofyCore-Hall-Epcot-Cool-Kids-Summer-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GoofyCore-Hall-Epcot-Cool-Kids-Summer.jpg)## Disney Confirms May 26 as the Biggest Single Day of Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### When does [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/summer/) start at Walt Disney World? Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 runs May 26 through September 8, 2026, at Walt Disney World. ### What opens May 26 at Walt Disney World? Four experiences open May 26: Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station at Animal Kingdom, Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! and The Walt Disney Studios courtyard at Hollywood Studios, and Soarin’ Across America at EPCOT. ### What is Soarin’ Across America? Soarin’ Across America is a new film version of the Soarin’ attraction at EPCOT, replacing Soarin’ Around the World on May 26, 2026. It celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with new footage of American landmarks and a new orchestration of the Soarin’ theme music. ### What is Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live? Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! is a new stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios inspired by the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ series. It features Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Daisy, and Pluto with original songs and interactive dance. It opens May 26 and stays beyond Cool Kids’ Summer. ### What is The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios? The Magic of Disney Animation is a new experience opening later in the summer of 2026 at Hollywood Studios. It includes the Drawn to Wonderland playground, Off the Page character greetings, and Olaf Draws, a drawing class led by pre-recorded Disney Animation artists with Olaf as host. ### How do you get a free dining plan at Disney World this summer? Guests who book a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package at a select Disney Resort hotel with a Park Hopper ticket option by April 30, 2026 can receive a free dining plan for their whole family. The offer is valid for arrivals on select nights June 28 through October 3, 2026. ### Is there a discount on Disney World hotel rooms in summer 2026? Yes. Disney Resort Collection hotel rooms are discounted up to 30% for stays most nights July 30 through October 3, 2026. 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Opens May 26, Soarin Celebrate America 250, The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Opens May 26 at Hollywood Studios --- ### [Cinderella Castle's New Blue Is Finally Here as Painting Continues](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/23/cinderella-castles-new-blue-is-finally-here-as-painting-continues/) **Published:** March 23, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **The Cinderella Castle repaint has reached the turrets, and the new blue paint going on them right now is the most striking visual change in the entire makeover** — we were at Magic Kingdom on March 22, 2026, and got a close look at where things stand. The turret cones are being coated in a deep, saturated royal blue with a glossy finish that catches Florida sunlight in a way the old paint never did. Standing on Main Street and looking up, the color reads as vibrant against the fresh grey and off-white stonework. The gold spire tips, the blue diamond-pattern sections on the central face, and now these turrets are all starting to read as a complete package. The castle looks more polished and more theatrical than it has in years. For the latest Magic Kingdom news, including Cinderella Castle, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Villains Land, and everything coming in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Magic Kingdom guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/magic-kingdom/) [![Cinderella Castle's New Blue Is Finally Here as Painting Continues](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinderella-Castles-New-Blue-Is-Finally-Here-as-Painting-Continues-1598x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinderella-Castles-New-Blue-Is-Finally-Here-as-Painting-Continues.jpg)This is not the same faded tone as previous versions of the castle. The new blue has real depth. It holds up in direct sun and does not wash out. Up close, the conical rooflines on the lower turrets and the larger cones higher up the structure have a consistency now that makes the whole exterior feel resolved. The Imagineers described this palette as reflecting Cinderella Castle’s original heritage design, and in person, that language finally makes complete sense. The work is not finished. Some detailed areas are still in progress. But at this point, the heavy lifting is done, and the result is visible. We first covered this project when [Disney announced the makeover in December 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/21/cinderella-castle-getting-a-regal-new-old-look-starting-january-2026/), and in [our March 10 report](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/cinderella-castle-makeover-is-almost-done-and-happily-ever-after-has-never-looked-better/), we noted how dramatically the new lighter surface was improving the Happily Ever After nighttime projection show. That is still true. The blues and golds in the show hit harder on this surface than they ever did on the old pink paint. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260322_135019-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260322_135019-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260322_135004-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260322_135004-scaled.jpg)## When to See Happily Ever After Happily Ever After runs at **9:30 PM nightly through April 18, 2026**. Starting **April 19, 2026**, the show shifts to **10:00 PM** as Magic Kingdom moves into extended summer hours. That earlier time through mid-April is worth planning around, especially if you are traveling with kids. The combination of the 9:30 PM show on this new castle surface, while the turret work is still fresh, is not going to last long. This is the best the castle has looked in at least a decade. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The beloved duo is available for photos and a keepsake card at the Liberty Square Gazebo, intermittently from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily during the Easter season. Bunny Lane Garden is the name Disney has given to the Easter meet-and-greet experience tucked inside Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom. The setting is the Liberty Square Gazebo, dressed in springtime florals including hydrangeas and wisteria, giving the whole thing a storybook garden feel. For the latest Magic Kingdom news, including Cinderella Castle, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Villains Land, and everything coming in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Magic Kingdom guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/magic-kingdom/) [![Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny Return to Magic Kingdom's Bunny Lane Garden for Easter 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Easter-Bunny-Meet-Greet-Disney-World-Magic-Kingdom-2026-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Easter-Bunny-Meet-Greet-Disney-World-Magic-Kingdom-2026.jpg)Mr. Easter Bunny arrives in a green tailcoat, lavender top hat, and purple trousers, while Mrs. Easter Bunny wears a pastel gown in yellow and pink with floral accents on her bonnet. The costumes are among the most detailed seasonal character looks Disney puts out all year. The sign at the entrance to Bunny Lane Garden lists the meet-and-greet as running **intermittently from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.** That word “intermittently” is doing a lot of work here. Like most outdoor character greetings, the bunnies take breaks throughout the day. Your best bet is to check the My Disney Experience app for updated wait times on the day of your visit, or to post up near the Gazebo in the morning before the park crowds build. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260330_115848-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260330_115848-scaled.jpg)Guests who meet Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny receive a **complimentary keepsake card** with the Happy Easter Magic Kingdom design on the front and the signatures of both Mr. Easter Bunny and Mrs. Easter Bunny printed on the back. It is a small touch, but it is exactly the kind of thing that makes a Magic Kingdom visit feel complete for kids and parents alike. [Last year, the meet-and-greet also featured specific scheduled appearance times](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/04/09/magic-kingdom-easter-2025-bunny-meet-greet-parade/), so it is worth checking in-park signage when you arrive. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260330_111016-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260330_111016-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260330_111013-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260330_111013-scaled.jpg)The Bunny Lane Garden is located in **Liberty Square**, near the Liberty Square Gazebo. From the Magic Kingdom hub, follow the path toward Liberty Square past the Hall of Presidents. The sandwich board sign marking the entrance to Bunny Lane Garden is hard to miss once you round the corner. The Gazebo sits just beyond the queue area along the stone-and-iron fence line. The location makes it one of the calmer character meets in the park. Liberty Square does not carry the foot traffic pressure of Fantasyland or Main Street, which means the line tends to move at a reasonable pace, especially early in the morning. The Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny meet-and-greet is one piece of a broader Easter celebration happening across Walt Disney World property right now. If you are planning a full Easter weekend, there is more to explore beyond the Magic Kingdom. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260330_120909-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260330_120909-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260330_121003-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260330_121003-scaled.jpg)On the merchandise side, [Disney Consumer Products released its spring and Easter product guide for 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/disney-easter-basket-spring-products-2026/), covering licensed plush, toys, apparel, and more across Disney Store, Amazon, Walmart, and specialty retailers ahead of Easter Sunday. And over at the resorts, [a Miss Piggy Easter egg display has been turning heads at one of the Disney World resorts](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/miss-piggy-easter-egg-display-at-disney-world-is-a-love-letter-to-the-muppet-show/), making a strong case for adding a resort stop to your Easter itinerary. The Easter season at Disney moves fast. If a meet-and-greet with Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny is on the family checklist this year, the window is open now through Easter weekend. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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We were there this morning and captured it ourselves. Here is everything you need to know so you do not miss it. For the latest Magic Kingdom news, including Cinderella Castle, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Villains Land, and everything coming in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Magic Kingdom guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/magic-kingdom/) ![Mickey Mouse Joins the Main Street Philharmonic and Here's How to Plan for It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Band-Leader-Mickey-Mouse-Magic-Kingdom-1600x900.jpg)The **Main Street Philharmonic** is Magic Kingdom’s live marching band, performing multiple times daily in their signature red and white uniforms along Main Street, U.S.A., and into the Hub. The band plays a rotating set of Disney park classics and traditional march favorites, and they have been a staple of the Magic Kingdom guest experience since the park opened in 1971. Their performances are free with park admission and require no reservation. Mickey arrives in his **Band Leader costume**, a red jacket with gold trim and a tall white conductor’s hat, and joins the Philharmonic at the Hub stop on the Adventureland side in front of Cinderella Castle. The set opens with “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” the classic Mickey Mouse March that draws guests in from across the Hub. Mickey waves to the crowd and works toward the kids lined up along the performance area throughout the performance. The sequence closes with the **Hot Dog Dance**, Mickey’s signature move from “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.” The band plays it live while Mickey dances, and the crowd joins in, and the energy in front of the castle at that moment is hard to replicate anywhere else in the park. The full appearance runs long enough that you can actually take it in rather than scramble for a photo and miss it. ![Mickey Mouse Joins the Main Street Philharmonic and Here's How to Plan for It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Band-Leader-Mickey-Mouse-Disney-World-1600x900.jpg)This is not a stumble-upon moment. The **Band Leader Mickey’s appearance happens during the first Main Street Philharmonic show of the day at 11:10 a.m.**, and guests who build their morning around it will see it. Check the My Disney Experience app under Magic Kingdom Entertainment for the Philharmonic’s performance schedule before your visit, as show times can shift, but the first show of the day is the one to target. Position yourself along the Adventureland side of the Hub before the band arrives. Morning crowd levels are manageable, sightlines are clear, and you will not need to fight the midday crowd that fills the same space a few hours later. Arrive at the park open, walk straight to the Hub, and wait. No Lightning Lane. No reservation. No upcharge of any kind. The Main Street Philharmonic performs multiple times throughout the day in the Magic Kingdom, but the Band Leader Mickey’s appearance has been tied to the first performance. If you miss the first show, the Philharmonic will continue performing without Mickey for the rest of the day. Checking the My Disney Experience app entertainment schedule the morning of your visit is the best way to confirm the exact showtime. Disney has not made an official announcement about how long this addition will continue, so guests visiting in spring 2026 should treat this as an active opportunity. For more on what is happening at Walt Disney World right now, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com/). 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The new show premieres **Sunday, May 25, 2026, on Disney Jr.** at 7:00 a.m. EDT/PDT, with the **first eight episodes streaming on Disney+ on Tuesday, May 26.** Disney confirmed the premiere date alongside new key art and a reveal of the series’ updated theme song, which drops today, April 3, ahead of the full soundtrack arriving May 29 through Walt Disney Records. [We first covered this series back in February](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/18/sofia-the-first-royal-magic-first-look-teaser-released-disney-reveals-may-premiere-date/) when Disney dropped the initial teaser and announced the May window. !["Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Premieres May 25 Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, and More Confirmed as Guest Stars](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Sofia-the-First_-Royal-Magic_-Premieres-May-25-Moana-Rapunzel-Jasmine-and-More-Confirmed-as-Gues-1600x900.jpg)## Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora, and Elena of Avalor Will Appear Disney today confirmed the full lineup of princess guest stars who will appear throughout the series to offer Sofia guidance at key moments in her journey. Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora, and Elena of Avalor are all set to make special appearances across the season. The most notable addition is Moana, who has never before shared the screen with Sofia. Auli’i Cravalho returns to voice the character, joining returning series lead Ariel Winter, who is back as Sofia. The classic Disney Princesses have always been a defining element of the original series, and this new chapter continues that tradition while expanding the roster for a new generation. The series picks up with Sofia enrolling at The Charmswell School for Royal Magic, where she discovers she is the most magical princess in the realm. The season follows her as she works to master her powers while building new friendships with her classmates. Joining Ariel Winter in the regular cast are Nate Torrence as Pepper, Mela Pietropaolo as Layla, Kai Harris as Zane, and Aaliyah Magcasi as Camila. Several beloved voices from the original series are returning as well, including Wayne Brady as Clover, Tim Gunn as Baileywick, Eric Stonestreet as Minimus, Sara Ramirez as Queen Miranda, Travis Willingham as King Roland, Darcy Rose Byrnes as Amber, and Jess Harnell as Cedric. The recurring cast adds Beanie Feldstein as Wildfyre, Yvette Nicole Brown as Lady Saddlespur, James Monroe Iglehart as Lord Primrose, Jeremy Swift as Mr. Muddykins, and Tony Hale as Mimsy Fizzlewick. Craig Gerber, creator and executive producer of the original Emmy Award-winning series, returns in both roles for this continuation. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-18-093851.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-18-093916.png)The original “Sofia the First” premiered in 2012 and remains one of the most successful preschool franchises Disney has ever produced. The series holds the record for the Top 3 cable TV telecasts for Girls 2-5 of all time, and the franchise has logged more than 3 billion hours watched since its debut. Retail sales have exceeded $1 billion globally, and more than 3,000 publishing titles have been released across international markets. The original theme song has accumulated 130 million audio and video streams, with an additional 801 million user-generated content streams. The updated theme song for the new series is a reimagining of that original track. ## Parks and Merchandise Tie-Ins Arriving This Summer Sofia’s return extends well beyond the streaming premiere. She will be part of [Walt Disney World’s Cool Kids’ Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/), which we have been tracking as one of the signature summer experiences at the resort this year. At the Disneyland Resort, the Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party returns in August, launching with a one-day special event designed for families with young children at Disney California Adventure. Sofia will be part of that celebration as well. On the product side, Just Play is launching a new line of “Sofia the First: Royal Magic” toys and role-play items this summer. The collection will be available exclusively at Walmart in the United States before rolling out at other retailers globally. !["Sofia the First: Royal Magic" First Look Teaser Released; Disney Reveals May Premiere Date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SOFIA-THE-FIRST_-ROYAL-MAGIC-1600x900.jpg)“Sofia the First: Royal Magic” First Look Teaser Released; Disney Reveals May Premiere Date## How to Watch and Get Ready The series premieres May 25 on Disney Jr. and begins streaming May 26 on Disney+. If you want to catch up before the premiere, the original TV movie “Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess” is already available on Disney+, along with all four seasons of the original series. The new theme song is available starting today, and the full soundtrack arrives May 29. This is a series with genuine staying power behind it. The return of the classic Disney Princesses alongside a fresh set of characters gives it a clear identity for both longtime fans and kids who are discovering Sofia for the first time. For a Disney Jr. series to command this level of cast and creative investment, the expectation has to be that this runs for multiple seasons. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days is Disney World’s annual summer celebration for Annual Passholders, offering a range of exclusive offerings that regular park guests do not have access to. The event is Disney’s biggest Passholder celebration of the year, running throughout the heart of the summer season. For 2026, confirmed offerings include new Passholder-exclusive merchandise, limited-time food and beverage items, special discounts, and a new collectible Passholder magnet. Disney has also promised additional perks and surprises to be announced as the event approaches. [Last year’s V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days ran May 14 through July 31, 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/04/17/v-i-passholders-summer-days-returning-to-walt-disney-world-may-14-july-31/), and included a dedicated Passholder Lounge inside Epcot’s Morocco Pavilion, a location that had previously rotated between parks in prior years. ## What to Know Before May 1 This year’s event starts two weeks earlier than the 2025 edition, giving Passholders more time to take advantage of the summer perks. The collectible magnet is a perennial highlight of the event; each year’s design is unique, making them a sought-after item for longtime Passholders who have been collecting them across multiple summers. The Magnet this year could be a Toy Story Disney World AP one. If you watch the new social media post by WDW Annual Passholders, it gives some clues. Video below. Details on the full lineup of food and beverage offerings, merchandise items, and any lounge locations have not yet been announced. Disney typically releases that information closer to the start date, so check back at Fantasy Land News for full coverage as specifics are confirmed. ![Ray Disney Annual Passholder Magnet Runs Out, Minnie Mouse Version Now Available](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ray-Disney-Annual-Passholder-Magnet-Runs-Out-Minnie-Mouse-Version-Now-Available-1598x900.jpg)## Walt Disney World V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026 Announced: Dates, Perks, and New Magnet For the latest Walt Disney World Passholder news and park coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWoRzbPjHON/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Walt%20Disney%20World%20V.I.PASSHOLDER%20Summer%20Days%202026%20Announced%3A%20Dates%2C%20Perks%2C%20and%20New%20Magnet&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Walt%20Disney%20World%20V.I.PASSHOLDER%20Summer%20Days%202026%20Announced%3A%20Dates%2C%20Perks%2C%20and%20New%20Magnet "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Select pieces are available now on [DisneyStore.com](https://www.disneystore.com/brands/girls-crew) as of April 1, with the full collection arriving at Disneyland Resort on April 3 and Walt Disney World Resort on April 10. ![Girls Crew Launches New Disney Parks Jewelry Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Girls-Crew-Disney-Consumer-Products-1-1600x900.png)## Rings The collection includes two styles of rings for each coast. The **Disneyland Logo Ring** and **Walt Disney World Logo Ring** feature the classic park logos set with vibrant gems on a delicate band — the kind of piece that reads as Disney to people who know and understated to everyone else. The **Icon Rings** are where it gets specific. The Disneyland version features the Pixar Pal-A-Round, Sleeping Beauty Castle, a Mad Tea Party teacup, and the Incredicoaster. The Walt Disney World version features Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, and the Tree of Life. Both are designed for stacking. [![Girls Crew Disney Parks Rings](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disneyland-Logo-Rings-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disneyland-Logo-Rings-720x1080-1.jpg)[![Girls Crew Disney Parks Rings](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Walt-Disney-World-Logo-Rings-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Walt-Disney-World-Logo-Rings-720x1080-1.jpg)[![Girls Crew Disney Parks Rings](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Park-Icon-Rings-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Park-Icon-Rings-720x1080-1.jpg)[![Girls Crew Disney Parks Rings](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Icon-Rings-Disney-Parks-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Icon-Rings-Disney-Parks-720x1080-1.jpg)## Bracelets The **Logo Bracelets** for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World are studded with multicolored stones on a delicate gold-toned chain. Each pairs with a corresponding **Icon Bracelet** featuring the same park-specific symbols as the icon rings, giving fans a coordinated set to layer together. [![Girls Crew Disney Parks Bracelet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Logo-and-Icon-Bracelets-Disney-Parks-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Logo-and-Icon-Bracelets-Disney-Parks-720x1080-1.jpg)![Girls Crew Disney Parks Bracelet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Park-Logo-and-Icon-Bracelets-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)## Necklaces The **Ticket Necklaces** for both parks are the standout piece of the collection. Vintage-inspired designs feature the Disneyland or Walt Disney World logo, shimmering stars, and a golden castle on a soft pink background — shaped like a classic park ticket. These are listed as coming soon to the parks and are not yet available on DisneyStore.com. [![Girls Crew Disney Parks Neckless](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Park-Ticket-Necklaces-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Park-Ticket-Necklaces-720x1080-1.jpg)[![Girls Crew Disney Parks Neckless](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Park-Ticket-Necklace-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-Park-Ticket-Necklace-720x1080-1.jpg)## Earrings Two earring sets round out the collection on the food and snack side. A **Doughnut and Drink Cup earring set** and a separate **Pretzel earring set** feature stud designs shaped like classic Disney Parks food items. Both sets are available as part of the launch. [![Girls Crew Disney Parks Earrings](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pretzel-Earrings-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pretzel-Earrings-720x1080-1.jpg)[![Girls Crew Disney Parks Earrings](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Doughnut-and-Drink-Cup-Earring-Set-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Doughnut-and-Drink-Cup-Earring-Set-720x1080-1.jpg)## Where to Buy Select Girls Crew Disney Parks pieces are available now on [DisneyStore.com](https://www.disneystore.com/brands/girls-crew). The full collection arrives at Disneyland Resort on April 3 and Walt Disney World Resort on April 10. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The film is part of Disney and National Geographic’s [“Step into Wonder” Earth Month 2026 campaign](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/02/disney-national-geographic-earth-month-2026/), which brings a full slate of nature content to Disney+ and Disney parks throughout April. ![Watch the First Trailer for Disneynature's 'Orangutan,' Premiering on Disney+ on Earth Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Watch-the-First-Trailer-for-Disneynatures-Orangutan-Premiering-on-Disney-on-Earth-Day-1600x844.jpg)## Who Is Indah and What Is ‘Orangutan’ About Disneynature’s “Orangutan” takes viewers into the treetops of a rainforest canopy in Southeast Asia, following a community of orangutans whose personalities are as distinct as their surroundings are breathtaking. At the center of the story is Indah, an inquisitive adolescent orangutan who is preparing to leave her family and make her way in the world for the first time. The film is built around themes of courage, family, and belonging, told through the kind of immersive wildlife filmmaking that has defined the Disneynature brand. The film is directed by Mark Linfield and co-directed by Vanessa Berlowitz. Both Linfield and Berlowitz serve as producers alongside Roy Conli. Original music for the film is composed by Nitin Sawhney. ## How the Film Was Made The production of “Orangutan” relied heavily on the expertise and field support of the Ketambe Research Center in Sumatra, one of the world’s longest-running orangutan research stations. The center and its teams provided the filmmakers with guidance and on-the-ground support nearly every day while they were filming in the field. That partnership gave the production access to knowledge and access that would have been impossible to replicate otherwise. The film features exhilarating action sequences, close-up wildlife encounters, and an extensive look at the biodiversity of the jungle surrounding the orangutans’ canopy home. It is the latest in a line of Disneynature films that bring animal stories to life with both cinematic craft and scientific grounding. ## Disney Conservation Fund Is Supporting Sumatran Wildlife in Connection With the Film In celebration of “Orangutan,” the Disney Conservation Fund is supporting Wildlife Asia and their partner, Leuser Conservation Forum, to protect Sumatran orangutans, elephants, and tigers across more than 5 million acres of forest habitat in the region. The support will also help rebuild the Ketambe Research Center and support the rangers who were impacted by catastrophic flooding, the same flooding that damaged the facility that was so central to the making of the film. The Disney Conservation Fund is currently in its 30th anniversary year. This year, the fund is backing 25 organizations across 16 countries to protect 120,000 square miles of wildlife corridors globally. You can read more about those grants in our [full Disney Conservation Fund Earth Month 2026 coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/24/disney-conservation-fund-backs-25-wildlife-projects-across-16-countries-for-earth-month-2026/). ![Watch the First Trailer for Disneynature's 'Orangutan,' Premiering on Disney+ on Earth Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DisneynatureOrangutan-framegrabsA037_C016_0509KN_001_Still-2026-01-29-155848_1.1.1-1600x844.jpg)Disneynature’s ORANGUTAN. Photo courtesy of Disney. . © 2026 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.## The Full Disneynature Collection Is Streaming on Disney+ Now While waiting for “Orangutan” to arrive on April 22, Disney+ subscribers have access to the complete Disneynature Collection on the platform right now. The catalog includes “Sea Lions of the Galapagos,” “Tiger,” “Polar Bear,” “Elephant,” “Penguins,” and a number of additional wildlife documentaries. The collection represents years of on-location filmmaking from some of the world’s most remote and visually stunning ecosystems, and Earth Month is a natural time to work through any titles you may have missed. “Orangutan” joins that catalog on Earth Day as the newest entry in the Disneynature lineage, a franchise with a track record of combining genuine scientific access with the storytelling sensibility that Disney brings to everything it produces. ## An Editorial Note Disneynature has quietly become one of the most dependable corners of the Disney+ library for families who want something genuinely substantive to watch together. “Orangutan” has all the right ingredients: a compelling central character, a director in Mark Linfield who has done this well before, and a real conservation story attached to it that matters beyond the screen. The Earth Day premiere date is well chosen. This one is worth marking on your calendar. For the latest [Disney+ content news](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/23/every-new-show-and-movie-coming-to-disney-in-april-2026/ "Every New Show and Movie Coming to Disney+ in April 2026") and Earth Month coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). ## Watch the First Trailer for Disneynature’s ‘Orangutan,’ Premiering on Disney+ on Earth Day [![Watch the First Trailer for Disneynature's 'Orangutan,' Premiering on Disney+ on Earth Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ORANGUTAN_Vertical_27x40_FN_Mech5-607x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ORANGUTAN_Vertical_27x40_FN_Mech5.jpg)[![Watch the First Trailer for Disneynature's 'Orangutan,' Premiering on Disney+ on Earth Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20250702_0214R2_CROP-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20250702_0214R2_CROP-scaled.jpg)Disneynature’s ORANGUTAN. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The monthlong celebration runs through April 30 and is anchored by National Geographic’s 138-year legacy of exploration and storytelling. National Geographic President Courteney Monroe described the campaign as a platform designed to open hearts as much as it expands minds, building on the spirit of exploration that has defined the brand since its founding. For Disney fans, that translates into an unusually dense stretch of nature content across Disney+, linear TV, social media, and Disneyland Resort experiences. ![Disney's Earth Month 2026 Includes Two New Disney+ Premieres, a Free Nat Geo Subscription, and the DCF's 30th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disneys-Earth-Month-2026-Includes-Two-New-Disney-Premieres-a-Free-Nat-Geo-Subscription-and-the-D-1600x900.jpg)## Two Global Premieres Anchor the Month The centerpiece content for Earth Month 2026 comes in two forms. The first is **National Geographic’s “Secrets of the Bees,”** a two-part series now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, executive produced by Disney Legend James Cameron. Hosted and narrated by Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory, the series uses groundbreaking filming technology to go inside the hidden world of bees, uncovering their architecture and collective intelligence alongside entomologist and National Geographic Explorer Dr. Samuel Ramsey. The result is a series that includes never-before-filmed moments from inside bee colonies. The second premiere is **[Disneynature’s “Orangutan,”](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/02/disneynature-orangutan-trailer-disney-plus-earth-day-2026/) arriving on Disney+ on April 22, Earth Day.** Narrated by Disney Legend Josh Gad, the film follows Indah, a young orangutan in the rainforest canopy of Southeast Asia, as she prepares to leave her family and venture out on her own for the first time. In connection with the film, the Disney Conservation Fund is supporting Wildlife Conservation International and Forum Konservasi Leuser to protect Sumatran orangutans across more than 5 million acres of forest habitat and to help rebuild the Ketambe Research Center following catastrophic flooding in the region. For 138 years, National Geographic has been guided by a spirit of exploration that opens hearts as much as it expands minds. With ‘Step into Wonder,’ we’re putting that spirit at the center of Disney’s Earth Month, creating a platform for stories that spark a love for our planet and inspire families to step outside and celebrate the everyday wonders of our world. Courteney Monroe, President, National Geographic ## The Wonder List and Digital Activations Running throughout April, the Wonder List is a digital hub, a Kids YouTube series, and a printable PDF designed to encourage families to explore the world around them at home. Each week in April focuses on a specific theme: stars, clouds, trees, and rocks. Daily prompts give families hands-on ways to discover nature in their own backyards. From April 17 to 23, the Wonder List gets a physical counterpart at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. The event features large photo-worthy Nat Geo Yellow Border frames, interactive medium frames, and smaller discoverable frames placed throughout the site, all designed around the four weekly themes. Earth Moods, a meditative ambient livestream, will run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week all month long on National Geographic’s YouTube channel, featuring curated Earth Moods episodes and music from Maejor’s Earth Moods: Frequencies Vol. 1 album. Special Earth Day livestreams will also go live on Facebook and TikTok on April 22. A daily “Step into Wonder” social video series will feature National Geographic and Disney talent, including Piper Curda, Kermit the Frog, Antoni Porowski, National Geographic Explorer Joel Sartore, and Will Smith, each sharing their personal moments of wonder. National Geographic, which reaches more than 801 million followers across its global social accounts, will carry the campaign across Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, YouTube, and TikTok throughout the month. National Geographic is also running its YourShot Earth Month Challenge, inviting the global photography community to capture images that reflect the wonder of the natural world. Participants can tag their images with #NatGeoYourShot by April 22 for a chance to be featured on @NatGeoYourShot on Instagram. ## Disney+ Is Offering a Free Six-Month Nat Geo Subscription **Disney+ subscribers can claim a no-strings-attached six-month National Geographic digital subscription for free through April 30, 2026.** This is a brand-new Disney+ Perk available to eligible subscribers through the Disney+ Perks program. Once the digital subscription is activated, subscribers can also unlock an add-on offer for three complimentary National Geographic Kids magazines. No credit card is required to redeem. Residents of the U.S. with an active Disney+ subscription can find the offer at disneyplus.com/perks. The Earth Month Collection on Disney+ will spotlight a curated lineup of acclaimed National Geographic content alongside the two new premieres, including “Ocean with David Attenborough” from 2025, “Cheetahs Up Close with Bertie Gregory” from 2026, and the second season of “A Real Bug’s Life” from 2025. ## Earth Month Comes to Life at Disney Experiences At Disneyland Resort, Earth Month will be visible across the property in several ways. During the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, National Geographic Explorer Dr. Sammy Ramsey will host a special “Secrets of the Bees” weekend activation on April 4 and 5, featuring on-the-ground interactions and social content opportunities. Across Disneyland Resort hotels, guests will encounter a National Geographic-themed experiential pop-up complete with an iconic Nat Geo Yellow Border photo opportunity, lawn games, California wildflowers, and more. Guests visiting Disneyland Resort may also receive the April issue of National Geographic magazine during their visit. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CV0426-704x1024-1-619x900.jpg)## Programming Across Disney’s TV Portfolio Earth Month content extends well beyond streaming. The ABC News Weather, Climate and Science Unit, led by chief meteorologist and chief climate correspondent Ginger Zee, will air dedicated programming throughout April across “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight with David Muir,” ABC News Live, and digital platforms. Coverage will include a partnership with the ABC News Investigative Unit examining whether public-facing FEMA maps and flood zones tell the full story for homeowners, a segment called “Ginger’s Climate Makeover” helping a local family live more sustainably, and additional everyday green-living stories. ABC Owned Television Stations will mark Earth Month with local stories, profiles, and community events across all eight markets, as well as original programming from “On the Red Carpet” at Disneyland and new “Localish” episodes tied to the themes of “Secrets of the Bees.” Disney Channel will air themed episodes of “Big City Greens,” “Kiff,” “Phineas and Ferb,” “Hamster and Gretel,” and “Primos,” while Disney Jr. will air wonder-themed interstitials from Nat Geo Kids in front of episodes throughout the month. ## Disney Conservation Fund Marks Its 30th Anniversary Earth Month 2026 also marks the 30th anniversary of the Disney Conservation Fund. Over three decades, the DCF has directed more than $141 million toward conservation initiatives that have helped protect more than 300 million acres of habitat, supported more than 1,000 species, provided more than 18 million nature experiences for kids, and positively impacted more than 20 million people worldwide. [This year, the Disney Conservation Fund is backing 25 organizations across 16 countries](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/24/disney-conservation-fund-backs-25-wildlife-projects-across-16-countries-for-earth-month-2026/) to protect 120,000 square miles of wildlife corridors globally. The anniversary celebration began in March with the launch of Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers” kids and nature initiative alongside Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots program, encouraging youth to take action in their communities. Ten young leaders will be selected to attend the DCF 30th Anniversary event later this year. Disney has also launched “30 Days of Stories,” a storytelling initiative featuring a new conservation or sustainability story each day counting down to Earth Day on April 22. The initiative is part of Disney Planet Possible, the company’s framework for taking measurable action for a healthier planet for people and wildlife. ## Disney’s Long Legacy of Nature Storytelling Disney has been telling nature stories on screen since 1948, when the True-Life Adventures series brought real-world wildlife storytelling to audiences in a creative way for the first time. Animated classics, including “Bambi” from 1942 and “The Lion King” from 1994, carried that spirit forward, as did park attractions like the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland Resort. Walt Disney’s belief that exploration and storytelling could inspire audiences to better understand the world around them remains a foundational idea for how the company approaches its nature content today. That tradition continues through National Geographic and Disneynature with titles like “Secrets of the Penguins” from 2025, “Sea Lions of the Galapagos” from 2025, “Secrets of the Octopus” from 2024, “A Real Bug’s Life” from 2024, “Polar Bear” from 2022, “Secrets of the Whales” from 2021, “Elephant” from 2020, “Dolphin Reef” from 2020, and “Penguins” from 2019. Earth Month 2026 adds “Secrets of the Bees” and “Orangutan” to that catalog. For the latest Disney+ content news and park coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). 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Katherine McNamara and Markian Tarasiuk are returning for the second movie in the Hallmark Mystery series. ‘True Justice: Eye for an Eye’ will premiere on May 23rd on Hallmark Channel. The cast is back for the second go-around, including Nikki DeLoach and Benjamin Ayres. True Justice’s third move has already been announced, and is tentatively titled “Lost Love”. When we know more, we will let you know, until then you can follow along with all the [Hallmark Channel coverage for 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). ![The Justice Warriors Return For 'True Justice: Eye for an Eye' in May on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/truejustice-1-1600x873.jpg)‘True Justice: Family Ties’ premiered in 2024, and two sequels were announced. This first one will tell the story of when Sharon Warner, President of Penn Charter’s Parent School Coalition, is convicted for the vehicular homicide of a fellow PSC member, the Justice Warriors take a trip back to high school to exonerate a wrongfully convicted wife, mother, and passionate student advocate. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/truejustice2.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/truejustice1.webp)Markian Tarasiuk reprised his role as Eli Flint in the most recent Hallmark Channel movie, **[‘Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder.’ ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/15/nelly-knows-mysteries-all-manners-of-murder-is-a-classic-whodunit-mystery/ "Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners Of Murder is a Classic Whodunit Mystery")**‘True Justice: Eye for an Eye’ is written by Nikki DeLoach and Megan McNulty. Lisa Soper directs it. May will also see the premiere of ‘Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swenson Mystery’ on May 16th, starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster. ‘**[Sugar & Spice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/march-mysteries-kicks-off-with-new-hannah-swensen-movie-on-hallmark-channel/ "March Mysteries Kicks Off With New Hannah Swensen Movie on Hallmark Channel")**‘ aired last month. 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There will be four new movies that promise Spring romance. April will also see the premiere of the fourth and final season of ‘The Way Home.’ ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Everything-Coming-to-Hallmark-Channel-in-April-1600x873.jpg)This month, fans will be treated to Tyler Hynes, Carlo Marks, Stephen Huszar, and Beau Mirchoff pairing up with Stacey Farber, Emily Tennant, Rebecca Dalton, and Laci J Mailey. All movies will premiere on Hallmark Channel and will stream the next day on Hallmark+. April also brings about Easter. If you are looking for Easter movies to watch this coming weekend, Hallmark Channel has two movies just for you. ‘Easter Under Wraps’ is about Erin Cavendish, who goes undercover at her family’s chocolate plant to find out why sales are down, and she meets head chocolatier Bryan, who has new ideas for updating the Easter product line. This stars **[Fiona Gubelmann](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/31/alls-fair-in-love-mahjong-is-hallmark-channels-may-9-movie-and-it-comes-with-a-real-mahjong-set/ "All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong Is Hallmark Channel’s May 9 Movie and It Comes with a Real Mahjong Set")** and Brendan Penney. ‘An Easter Bloom’ is where a young gardener sets out to save her family farm by entering a floral competition for Easter. She meets a local pastor along the way who helps her restore the hope she lost. Stars Aimee Teegarden and Benjamin Hollingsworth. These movies are airing on Sunday on the Hallmark Channel, or you can watch them anytime on Hallmark+. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/easterunderwraps.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/easterbloom.jpg)**‘A Season to Blossom’ – April 4th at 8/7c** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/spring4.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/spring3.jpg)A drifting aspiring writer returns to sell her late grandmother’s bookstore, but its traditions – and her childhood crush – help her rediscover her voice, her roots, and a love worth staying for. Starring Emily Tennant and Carlo Marks **‘A Little Park Music’ – April 11th at 8/7c** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/spring6.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/spring5.jpg)When a piano appears in the park gazebo, interfering with important work, city manager Allie joins forces with rookie cop Ryan to remove it, only to find both music and love are hard to resist. Starring Laci J Mailey and Beau Mirchoff **‘To Philly With Love’ – April 18th at 8/7c** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/spring8.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/spring7.jpg)A teacher and an archivist decode Revolutionary War-era love letters, taking them on a thrilling journey through Philadelphia, where they uncover history—and discover a love story of their own. Starring Rebecca Dalton and Stephen Huszar **‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ – April 25th at 8/7c** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/spring12.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/spring10.jpg)When a work errand derails Amy’s weekend plans with her grandma, they embark on a road trip with one sentimental detour, but need the help of a charming activities director. Starring Stacey Farber and Tyler Hynes **‘The Way Home’ season premiere – April 19th at 9/8c** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wayhome1d.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wayhome1c-1.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wayhome1b.webp)New journeys and new revelations await the Landry family across generations and time. Starring Andie MacDowell, Chyler Leigh, Evan Williams, and Sadie Laflamme-Snow. Spring Into Love has already premiered two movies in March. You can read our reviews of **[‘Two for Tee’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/hallmark-channel-started-spring-into-love-with-the-charming-two-for-tee-review/ "Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming ‘Two For Tee’ – Review")** and **[‘A Royal Setting’.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/29/jen-lilley-sparkles-in-return-to-hallmark-channels-a-royal-setting-review/ "Jen Lilley Sparkles In Return To Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Royal Setting’ – Review")** Which movies in Spring are you looking forward to watching? ## Everything Coming to Hallmark Channel in April > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWhQBi0lWjU/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Everything%20Coming%20to%20Hallmark%20Channel%20in%20April&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Everything%20Coming%20to%20Hallmark%20Channel%20in%20April "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ba49759aa7d051442e0ac6f59d1b227e364f46d76c7b44115284319d044d801?s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Holly Gately Owner and Wrtiter Holly Gately is co-owner, writer, and business manager of Fantasy Land News. 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The offer covers start dates from **May 26 through July 29, 2026**, and is available in both 2-day and 3-day options. **Note: This is a real Disney World offer. not an April Fools’ Day joke. The deal is live on Disney’s official website as of today.** Check out our Travel partners at [MEI-Travel Mousefan Travel](https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln) for more information! ![Disney World Is Selling Discounted After 2 PM Tickets for Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinderella-Castle-at-Magic-Kingdom-on-March-9-2026-showing-the-new-classic-color-palette-during-th-1600x900.jpg)## What the After 2 PM Ticket Gets You The ticket grants admission to one Walt Disney World theme park per day, but only after 2:00 PM. Theme park reservations are not required, which is a meaningful perk given how often the reservation system has created friction for guests in recent years. You pick your start date at purchase, and the ticket is date-based from there. The 2-day version must be used within 4 days of the selected start date. The 3-day version must be used within 5 days. Guests are limited to one park per day, and the ticket does not cover separately priced events or activities not open to the general public. All tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable. ## Why This Summer in Particular Is Worth Showing Up For Disney is framing this as an afternoon-and-evening experience, and the timing makes more sense than it might seem at first. The ticket window runs concurrently with [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/), Walt Disney World’s branded summer season running May 26 through September 8, 2026, which brings Bluey’s Wild World at Animal Kingdom, the new Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! stage show at Hollywood Studios, GoofyCore at EPCOT, Jessie’s Roundup at Magic Kingdom’s Diamond Horseshoe, and resort hotel perks including free water park admission on check-in day. Several major attraction updates also arrive during this window. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad returns to Magic Kingdom in early May, refreshed after its lengthy refurbishment. Soarin’ Across America lands at EPCOT on May 26, the same day the Cool Kids’ Summer season opens. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Hollywood Studios begins offering a new mission featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu on May 22. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is also expected at Hollywood Studios this summer. Those are four significant attraction changes arriving right as the ticket window opens, alongside an entirely new roster of family experiences across all four parks — which makes the timing feel deliberately coordinated rather than incidental. ![Disney Confirms May 26 as the Biggest Single Day of Cool Kids' Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-at-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-2026-1600x900.jpg)![Hollywood Studios Is Getting a New Mickey Mouse Stage Show for Cool Kids' Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Disney-Jr.-Mickey-Mouse-Clubhouse-Live-Coming-to-Walt-Disney-World-in-2026-1600x900.jpg)![Disney Confirms May 26 as the Biggest Single Day of Cool Kids' Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GoofyCore-Hall-Epcot-Cool-Kids-Summer-1350x900.jpg)![Just Announced: Toy Story Western Revue Coming to Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Jessies-Roundup-Magic-Kingdom-Cool-Kids-Summer-2026-1600x900.jpg)## The Honest Case for Afternoons in the Parks Here is the version of this that Disney will not spell out directly: afternoon entry works well for guests who do not need or want a full-day experience and are comfortable trading the morning rush for a lower price. Summer afternoons in Florida are hot, but they cool considerably by early evening. The parks typically stay open late in summer, and evening is genuinely the best time to ride TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom with its canopy lit up, or to catch Happily Ever After presented by Pandora Jewelry or the nighttime parade Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away. For families staying on Disney property who have access to a resort pool in the morning, or for local annual passholders looking for a discounted way to catch specific shows and new attractions, this structure makes a lot of sense. For guests who want to maximize every hour of a long travel day, it is probably the wrong ticket. ## Pricing: What the After 2 PM Ticket Costs Pricing starts at **$118 for the 2-day ticket** and **$116 for the 3-day ticket** — yes, the 3-day option is actually cheaper at the low end, which makes it the better value for most guests with flexibility in their schedule. The most expensive dates we found topped out at **$155**, so pricing does vary across the May 26 through July 29 window depending on which start date you select. For comparison, Disney’s **4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket** — the other discounted Cool Kids’ Summer offer — starts at $109 per day ($436 total) and covers all four parks with one park per day, valid through October 3, 2026. That ticket has no afternoon restriction but requires use within seven days. If you have four full days, it is the better value. If you have a shorter trip or just want afternoons and evenings, the After 2 PM ticket’s lower entry price makes more sense. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The movie brings together one of the most recognizable casts the network has assembled in recent memory, leaning into the real-life mahjong renaissance sweeping the country and pairing it with a Hallmark original set you can actually buy. ![All's Fair in Love & Mahjong Is Hallmark Channel's May 9 Movie and It Comes with a Real Mahjong Set](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Alls-Fair-in-Love-Mahjong_-Hallmark-Channels-May-9-Premiere-Stars-Fiona-Gubelmann-Paul-Campbell-1600x900.jpg)The film centers on Ronni, a school nurse and devoted mom played by Fiona Gubelmann, best known to audiences from *The Good Doctor*. Ronni’s life gets upended all at once: her daughter heads off to college, her work hours get cut, and her ex-husband is pushing to sell the family home she has poured everything into. In the middle of all that upheaval, Ronni discovers she has a genuine gift for teaching mahjong, and that talent leads her to Ben, a contractor played by Paul Campbell, whose family is doing some healing of its own. The story is anchored by the longstanding mahjong game Ronni plays with her closest friends. Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe plays Shelley, Tamera Mowry-Housley plays Carly, and Melissa Peterman plays Melissa. If that lineup of names sounds like a Hallmark fan’s wish list, that is essentially what it is. Fiona Gubelmann is no stranger to Hallmark and recently starred in *A Royal Montana Christmas* . Paul Campbell is one of the network’s most consistent leads, recently seen in *Falling Together* and the holiday staple *Three Wisest Men*. Crystal Lowe brings years of Hallmark history to the table, most notably from the beloved *Signed, Sealed, Delivered* franchise. Melissa Peterman comes in fresh off *Happy’s Place* alongside Reba McEntire. Tamera Mowry-Housley, who has been a fixture across both Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, rounds out the group. This is not a cast assembled at random. Five recognizable faces, a tight ensemble dynamic built around a game night premise, and a story about women holding each other up through real-life chaos. Hallmark knows exactly what it is doing here. Hallmark partnered with [Miss Mahjong](https://www.missmahjong.com/) to create a co-branded Mahjong Tiles, Mat, and Tile Storage Gift Set that appears in the film itself. The set is called the Miss Heirloom and draws on Hallmark’s own archival design history, including the brand’s longest-standing pansy card design. It is built to be used at the table, not displayed on a shelf. The set will be available for purchase in early May at [Hallmark.com](https://www.hallmark.com/) and [MissMahjong.com](https://www.missmahjong.com/). Having a real product tied to a movie premiere is a smart move for Hallmark. It gives fans a tangible way to participate in the story, and it positions this particular film as something more than a one-night viewing event. *All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong* is a Muse Entertainment production. Joel S. Rice and Aren Prupas serve as executive producers, with Allen Lewis as supervising producer and Ronni Rice as consulting producer. Charles Cooper produced the film. Jessica Harmon directed from a screenplay by Betsy Morris and Nina Weinman, based on a story by Morris. [![All's Fair in Love & Mahjong Is Hallmark Channel's May 9 Movie and It Comes with a Real Mahjong Set](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/660132699_1491034072392374_5130653553053330060_n-1200x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/660132699_1491034072392374_5130653553053330060_n.jpg)[![All's Fair in Love & Mahjong Is Hallmark Channel's May 9 Movie and It Comes with a Real Mahjong Set](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/659820836_1491034002392381_885470863519778401_n-1200x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/659820836_1491034002392381_885470863519778401_n.jpg)Hallmark has done the ensemble friend-group movie before, but rarely with a cast this stacked all at once. The mahjong angle is not a gimmick here. The game is genuinely having a cultural moment across the United States, particularly among women who are rediscovering it as a social ritual rather than just a pastime. Tying that real-world trend to a story about a woman rebuilding her identity after her kids leave and her life reshuffles gives the film something to say beyond the romance. The Miss Heirloom set partnership adds another layer of intentionality that feels different from the standard movie merchandise play. This one is worth carving out the night for. ## All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong Is Hallmark Channel’s May 9 Movie and It Comes with a Real Mahjong Set For more Hallmark Channel movie coverage, visit our [Hallmark Channel hub at Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). More coverage at [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Entertainment and Fathom Entertainment for U.S. theatrical distribution. KJ Apa, best known for “Riverdale,” stars as Stewart in a film that covers the most transformative stretch of the beloved actor’s life, from his Academy Award win for The Philadelphia Story through his service as a combat pilot in World War II and his return home to film It’s a Wonderful Life. ![Jimmy Stewart Biopic JIMMY Is Coming to Theaters Nationwide on November 6, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jimmy-Stewart-Biopic-JIMMY-Is-Coming-to-Theaters-Nationwide-on-November-6-2026-1600x900.jpg)The film centers on the years that defined Jimmy Stewart not just as an actor but as a man. Stewart won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1940 for The Philadelphia Story and then stepped away from Hollywood entirely to serve in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He flew 20 combat missions over Europe, rising to the rank of colonel. The film depicts his return home broken and uncertain before he took on the role of George Bailey in Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life, one of the most enduring performances in American cinema. Director Aaron Burns, who co-wrote the screenplay with Justin Strawhand, described the film as a story for all audiences and one that speaks to the importance of figures like Stewart in American life. Kelly Steward Harcourt, Jimmy Stewart’s daughter, serves as an Executive Producer on the film. Alongside KJ Apa in the lead role, the ensemble includes Kara Killmer as Lady Julia, Neal McDonough as Stewart’s father Alexander, Max Casella as Frank Capra, Jason Alexander as Louis B. Mayer, Christopher McDonald as Lionel Barrymore, [Sarah Drew](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/20/sarah-drew-peter-mooney-announced-mistletoe-murders-season-3-on-hallmark/ "Sarah Drew & Peter Mooney Announced Mistletoe Murders Season 3 on Hallmark") as Hedda Hopper, Rob Riggle as Colonel Terrill, Julian Works as Second Lieutenant Martinez, Jemma Donovan as Ginger Rogers, and [Jen Lilley](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/28/hallmark-channel-welcomes-jen-lilley-back-with-premiere-of-a-royal-setting/ "Hallmark Channel Welcomes Jen Lilley Back With Premiere of ‘A Royal Setting’") as Gloria Stewart. ![Jimmy Stewart Biopic JIMMY Is Coming to Theaters Nationwide on November 6, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/16x9_JIM_TSR_Still_IAWLFootball_03-1600x900.jpg)![Jimmy Stewart Biopic JIMMY Is Coming to Theaters Nationwide on November 6, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/16x9_JIM_TSR_Still_OscarsCapraforCrop_02-1600x900.jpg)Fathom Entertainment is handling the wide nationwide theatrical release, a significant distribution commitment for an independently produced film. Fathom CEO Ray Nutt called JIMMY a special film with genuine heart and strong performances that bring both Hollywood’s golden age and the World War II battlefields to life on screen. Nutt is set to host KJ Apa at CinemaCon on April 16 and debut footage from the film to theater industry attendees at the Filmmakers Luncheon Program. For fans who discover Stewart through JIMMY, Fathom is also bringing It’s a Wonderful Life back to theaters beginning December 18 for the film’s 80th anniversary, creating a natural programming pair across the holiday season. Burns and Co. announced a partnership with [Vet Tix](https://www.vettix.org/donate/jimmythemovie), a veteran-led nonprofit, to provide donated tickets to veterans and their families to see JIMMY in theaters. The campaign aims to distribute one million donated tickets through corporate, charitable, and community donations. All donations to the campaign are fully tax-deductible and go entirely toward donated tickets. More information is available at the JIMMY movie website. Tickets for JIMMY will go on sale in September 2026 online and at participating theater box offices. The film opens on November 6, 2026. Fans can sign up to be notified when tickets become available through Fathom Entertainment’s website. More information about the film is available at **[jimmythemovie.com](https://www.jimmythemovie.com/)**. ![Jimmy Poster](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jimmy-Teaser-Key-Art-608x900.jpg)## Jimmy Stewart Biopic JIMMY Is Coming to Theaters Nationwide on November 6, 2026 For more entertainment coverage, visit us at Fantasy Land News. For more movie coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/movies/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/movies/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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If you have never been to a D23 event before, the ticket process is unlike anything you have experienced at a theme park — there is a virtual queue, multiple ticket types covering two separate venues, and a membership requirement that must be in place before the sale even begins. This guide explains every step in plain language so you know exactly what to do and what to expect before the sale opens. ![How to Buy D23 2026 Tickets: A First-Timer's Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/How-to-Buy-D23-2026-Tickets_-A-First-Timers-Complete-Guide-1598x900.jpg)## Step 1: You Must Be a D23 Gold Member Before You Can Buy Anything This is the most important thing to understand up front: you cannot buy D23 2026 tickets without an active D23 Gold Membership. A free or general D23 membership does not qualify. You need a paid Gold Membership, which is Disney’s official fan club for the event. Gold Membership plans come in three tiers: Essential, Choice, and Complete. All three give you access to the ticket sale. There is also a Complimentary Gold plan that some Disney+ subscribers receive as a perk, which does grant access but at a later time window (more on that below). If you are not already a Gold Member, go to [d23.com/join](https://d23.com/join/) and sign up before the sale. The membership must be active and linked to the same Disney account you will use to purchase tickets. **New to D23 accounts?** If you have never purchased tickets through D23 before, you will be asked to verify your email address when you first log in during the sale. Check your inbox for a message with the subject line “Confirm account connection” and click the link inside before you try to check out. If you miss this step, you could run out of time. Check your spam folder too. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Header-1-1600x900.png)## Step 2: Know Your Ticket Sale Time Window Not all Gold Members get access at the same time. D23 uses a tiered priority system based on membership type and seniority. Here is exactly when each group can get in. **Charter Members only** — March 31, 2026 at 10 a.m. PT. Charter status means you have held a paid D23 Gold Membership continuously since before December 31, 2009. This is a very small group of longtime Disney fans. **Gold Members on Essential, Choice, or Complete plans** — April 2, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT. This is the primary sale window and where the vast majority of fans will be purchasing. **Gold Members on the Complimentary plan through Disney+ Perks** — April 2, 2026, at 12 p.m. PT. This is the same day but two hours later than the main sale. Supply will be more limited by this point, so if you are on this plan and want to attend, plan accordingly. The countdown page on D23’s website opens 24 hours before your specific sale window. You do not need to be there the moment it opens — arriving early does not improve your position. When the sale begins, everyone is randomly assigned a spot in the virtual queue. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/01_2026-TUDFE-How-to-Buy-Tickets-1-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/03_2026-TUDFE-How-to-Buy-Tickets-1600x900.jpg)## Step 3: How the Virtual Queue Works D23 uses a virtual queue system to manage the high demand for tickets. When the sale opens, the page automatically refreshes and assigns you a **random position in line**. Being logged in earlier does not give you a better spot. The queue is randomized at the moment the sale begins. - **Once again, when the sale opens, it doesn’t matter how long you were in the queue; you will be reassigned a RANDOM place in line!** Once you are in the queue, keep that browser window open on that device and do not open the queue in another browser or on another device. Doing so can cause you to lose your place in line. Wait times can exceed one hour depending on demand, so plan to be available and patient. When it is your turn, you will have exactly 10 minutes to select your tickets and complete checkout. If you need more time, you can click “Clear Your Cart” to reset the timer, but that also clears everything you had selected. Have your payment information ready before you reach the front of the queue. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/04_2026-TUDFE-How-to-Buy-Tickets-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/05_2026-TUDFE-How-to-Buy-Tickets-1600x900.jpg)## Step 4: Understanding the Ticket Types This is where D23 gets confusing for first-timers. The event takes place across two separate venues: the Anaheim Convention Center, where the show floor, experiences, shopping, and panels are held, and the Honda Center arena, where the big evening presentations take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. Some tickets include both venues, and some include only the Convention Center. Here is what each ticket gets you. ### 3-Day D23 Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass The top tier. Includes a reserved floor seat at the Honda Center for all three evening presentations (same seat each day) plus 3-day access to the Anaheim Convention Center. Also includes special RSP (Random Selection Process) access to select limited-edition pins exclusive to the event. This is the most complete experience available. ### 3-Day D23 Ultimate Fan Pass Includes a reserved seat at the Honda Center for all three evening presentations plus 3-day access to the Anaheim Convention Center. The difference from the Preferred pass is the seating location at the Honda Center and no RSP pin access. ### 1-Day D23 Ultimate Fan Pass (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) A single-day version of the above. Includes one reserved seat at the Honda Center evening presentation for your chosen day, plus full access to the Anaheim Convention Center on that same day. Good option if you can only attend one day but want the full experience, including the stage show. ### 3-Day D23 Fan Pass Anaheim Convention Center is only for all three days. No Honda Center access. You will still experience the full show floor, shopping, and panel reservation system, but you will not attend the big evening presentations at the arena. A solid option for fans focused on the floor experience. ### 1-Day D23 Fan Pass (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) Anaheim Convention Center only for one day of your choosing. Same access as the 3-Day Fan Pass but for a single day. No Honda Center. ### Afternoon Only Fan Pass (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) Anaheim Convention Center access starting at 4 p.m. on your chosen day. This is the lowest-cost entry point for the event, but it comes with a key limitation: Afternoon Only ticket holders cannot participate in the RSP (Random Selection Process) for panel and experience reservations at the Convention Center. If getting into specific panels is a priority, this ticket type is not ideal. Each ticket carries an $11.25 service fee, and each transaction (regardless of how many tickets you buy in one order) carries a $16.00 delivery fee. Factor that into your budget when comparing options. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/06_2026-TUDFE-How-to-Buy-Tickets-1600x900.jpg)## There Is More Than Just the Main Event D23 2026 is not just three days. Disney has built out a full week of events in the Anaheim area surrounding the main convention, and many of them are available to Gold Members separately. The week-long calendar includes a Walt Disney Archives exhibit opening at Muzeo on August 8, D23 Night at the Anaheim Packing House on August 11, D23 Night at Angel Stadium on August 12, and D23 Day at the Disneyland Resort on August 13. You can find details on all of these at [d23.com/ultimatefanevent2026/tickets](https://d23.com/ultimatefanevent2026/tickets/) and in our full [D23 2026 Complete Guide at Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/). ## Frequently Asked Questions Do I need a D23 membership to buy tickets? Yes, a paid D23 Gold Membership is required. Free or general D23 accounts are not eligible to purchase tickets to the main event. You can sign up for a Gold Membership at d23.com/join before the sale begins on April 2. What happens if I get to the ticket sale page early — does that help? No. Being on the countdown page earlier does not give you a better spot in the queue. When the sale opens, every eligible Gold Member is randomly assigned a position. The system is designed so that no one benefits from camping the page. What is the difference between the Honda Center tickets and the Convention Center-only tickets? The Anaheim Convention Center is the main show floor where panels, experiences, and shopping take place across all three days. The Honda Center is a separate arena venue where Disney holds large-scale evening presentations with major announcements on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Tickets that include the Honda Center give you a reserved seat for those shows. Fan Pass tickets do not include Honda Center access. How long do I have to buy my tickets once I reach the front of the queue? You have 10 minutes to complete your purchase once it is your turn. Have your ticket choice in mind and your payment information ready before you get to the front. You can reset the timer by clearing your cart, but that also removes everything you selected and starts over. Can I attend D23 2026 without a ticket to the main event? Some of the week-long surrounding events, such as D23 Night at the Anaheim Packing House and D23 Night at Angel Stadium, have their own separate ticket processes and may be available to Gold Members without requiring a main event pass. Check each event’s individual listing at d23.com for specific requirements. The main event at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center from August 14 through 16 requires a ticket. What is RSP, and do all tickets include it? RSP stands for Random Selection Process, which is the system D23 uses to distribute access to the most in-demand panels and experiences at the Convention Center. Fans submit their interest in specific events and are randomly selected for entry rather than waiting in open lines. Most ticket types participate in RSP. The one exception is the Afternoon Only Fan Pass, which does not include RSP access for Convention Center panels and experiences. Fantasy Land News is covering every D23 2026 announcement from tickets through the event itself in August. Our [D23 2026 Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) has every confirmed detail, including the [Disney Legends](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/2026-disney-legends-bob-iger-dwayne-johnson-lin-manuel-miranda-and-8-more-named-at-d23/ "2026 Disney Legends: Bob Iger, Dwayne Johnson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and 8 More Named at D23") class, the week-long event schedule, and everything else revealed so far. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The event runs August 14 through 16 at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California, with a full week of pre-event experiences beginning August 8. Here is everything you need to know about ticket types, prices, sale dates, and how to secure your spot. Disney and D23 have announced the [2026 Legends Class](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/2026-disney-legends-bob-iger-dwayne-johnson-lin-manuel-miranda-and-8-more-named-at-d23/)! For the full D23 2026 guide, including the complete event schedule, show floor details, and every announcement as it drops, visit [Fantasy Land News Complete D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/). How to Buy D23 2026 Tickets: [A First-Timer’s Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/31/how-to-buy-d23-2026-tickets/) ![D23 2026 Tickets: Sale Dates, Every Ticket Type, and How to Buy Before They Sell Out](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/When-is-D23_-The-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event-2026_-Dates-Announced-1600x900.jpg)## D23 Is a Gold Member Exclusive Event A D23 Gold Membership is required to purchase tickets. There is no general public ticket sale. If you do not currently hold a Gold Membership, you need to join before April 2 to have any chance at tickets. Gold Members on Essential, Choice, and Complete plans receive priority queue access at 10 a.m. PT on April 2. All other Gold Membership types, including the complimentary plan through Disney+ Perks, can join the queue starting at 12 p.m. PT the same day. Charter Members get the earliest access of anyone. If you have held a continuous individual D23 Gold Membership since before December 31, 2009, you qualify as a Charter Member and can purchase tickets during an exclusive pre-sale starting March 31, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT. Gold Membership also comes with a commemorative event gift, discounts and offers at Downtown Disney during event week, and priority access to the ticket queue. If you are on the fence about joining, the ticket priority access alone is worth it given how fast passes sold out in 2024. Visit [d23.com/join](https://d23.com/join/) to become a Gold Member before the sale opens. ![D23 The Ultimate Disney fan Event Pricing guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ticket-Options_3.23-2048x1122-1-1600x877.png)![Ticket Chart D23 2026 Ultimate Disney Fan Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/TUDFE-PriceChart_Edit_v06-2048x1313-1-1404x900.png)![Seating Chart Honda Center D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Honda-Center-Seating-Map.png)## Ticket On Sale Dates Mark these dates now. The ticket window opens in stages based on membership tier, and each stage has limited availability. March 31, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT is the Charter Member pre-sale. These are fans who have held a continuous Gold Membership since before December 31, 2009. April 2, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT is the opening of sales for Gold Members on Essential, Choice, and Complete plans. This is the primary sale for most active Gold Members. April 2, 2026, at 12 p.m. PT is when all other Gold Membership types can join the queue, including those on the complimentary plan through Disney+ Perks. Tickets are available while supplies last at every stage. The earlier your access window, the better your odds of securing the ticket type you want. ## Every Ticket Type for D23 2026 Disney has structured tickets into two tracks this year: passes that include access to the Honda Center evening showcases, and passes that cover the Anaheim Convention Center show floor only. A brand new Afternoon Only option has been added for 2026 as an entry-level way into the event. The **3-Day D23 Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass** is the top tier. It includes three days of floor seating at the Honda Center with the same seat each day, three days of Anaheim Convention Center access, and new for 2026, exclusive RSP access to select limited-edition pins. Pricing ranges from $1,299 to $2,599 depending on seat location. This is the pass for fans who want the best possible position at all three Honda Center showcases. The **3-Day D23 Ultimate Fan Pass** includes three days of assigned seating at the Honda Center and three days of Convention Center access. Pricing starts at $297 for the 3-day option. This is the full-event pass for most serious attendees. The **Single-Day D23 Ultimate Fan Pass** covers one reserved seat at the Friday, Saturday, or Sunday Honda Center presentation and same-day Convention Center access. Pricing starts at $99 per day. Each day features a different marquee showcase, so the day you choose matters. The **3-Day D23 Fan Pass** covers Convention Center access only for all three days, with no Honda Center seating. Pricing starts at $297 for the full three days. The **Single-Day D23 Fan Pass** covers one day of Convention Center access only. Pricing starts at $99 per day for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. The **D23 Fan Pass – Afternoon Only** is new for 2026. It covers one day of Convention Center access with entry starting at 4 p.m. on Friday August 14, Saturday August 15, or Sunday August 16. Pricing is $49 per day. This is a genuine entry point for fans who want the floor experience without committing to a full-day ticket. One important note: Afternoon Only ticket holders are not permitted to participate in the initial RSP reservation selection for Convention Center panels and experiences. ## Fees Every ticket carries an $11.25 service fee. Every transaction also carries a $16.00 delivery fee regardless of how many tickets you purchase. Factor these into your budget before checkout. On a 3-day Ultimate Fan Pass at $297, the total with fees comes to $324.25 before any additional charges. ![D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event - Cosplay & Photo Shoot Meet-Up Times and Locations Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1180w_600h_Header-Image-Cosplay_00-1024x521.jpg)## What Happens at Each Honda Center Showcase The three evening presentations at the Honda Center are the headline moments of D23. Each day has a distinct focus. Friday, August 14 is the Disney Entertainment Showcase, covering films, television, and streaming. Saturday, August 15 is the Disney Experiences Showcase, historically where the biggest parks announcements land. Sunday, August 16 is the Disney Legends Award Ceremony. If you are buying a single-day Ultimate Fan Pass, Saturday’s Experiences Showcase is typically where the most significant Disney parks news breaks, based on how 2024 played out. ## Week-Long Events Beyond the Main Event The D23 experience stretches well beyond the three main days. A D23 Member Preview runs on Saturday, August 8. D23 Night at the Anaheim Packing House is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11. D23 Night at Angels Stadium falls on Wednesday, August 12. D23 Day at Disneyland Resort anchors Thursday, August 13, including a Disney Legends Cavalcade and complimentary Mickey Mouse ear hats while supplies last. Gold Member offers and benefits run throughout the entire week from August 8 through 16. Fantasy Land News will cover each of these events as details are confirmed. ## The Ticket Waitlist If tickets sell out before you get through the queue, a waitlist opens for a limited time after ticket sales close. To join, you need your Gold Membership number and will be asked to indicate your preferred ticket types. Submitting early does not improve your position since all waitlist requests are placed in random order after the list closes. Fans selected from the waitlist will be notified by May 15, 2026, by both email and a phone call from the D23 team. The waitlist does not guarantee tickets. ## Key Rules to Know Before You Buy Each Gold Member may purchase up to six tickets total, regardless of ticket type. All attendees must have a ticket for entry, including children ages 2 and older. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All ticket sales are final with no refunds or cancellations permitted for any reason, including illness or travel changes. Tickets can be transferred to other guests, but the recipient must have a D23 Member account to claim the badge. The only authorized ticket transfer site is tickets.d23.com. Tickets purchased from third-party resellers may not be valid and D23 will not honor, replace, or refund invalid tickets. ## The FLN Take on D23 2026 Tickets The new Afternoon Only pass at $49 is the smartest addition Disney has made to the D23 ticket structure in years. It removes the biggest barrier for casual fans who wanted floor access without paying $99 for a full day or traveling from out of state for a half-day event. If you live within driving distance of Anaheim and have no interest in the Honda Center showcases, this is genuinely the best value option. The tradeoff is no RSP panel access, which matters most to collectors chasing limited pins. For everyone else, $49 plus fees for a few hours on the show floor is a fair entry point to the biggest Disney fan event in the world. As always, the Saturday Experiences Showcase is where parks fans should focus their energy if choosing a single day at the Honda Center. Fantasy Land News will cover every D23 2026 announcement as it drops between now and August. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The announcement comes as Stone prepares to star in **[Camp Rock 3](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/17/the-jonas-brothers-and-demi-lovato-will-return-in-camp-rock-3-on-the-disney-channel/ "The Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato Will Return in ‘Camp Rock 3’ on the Disney Channel")** on Disney Channel and hit arenas this fall on the Worlds Collide Concert Tour. ![Hudson Stone Signs to Hollywood Records Ahead of Camp Rock 3 and Arena Tour](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hudson-stone-Disney-Music-Hollywood-Records-1600x900.jpg)Stone is set to play “Desi” in Camp Rock 3, the highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie. FLN has been tracking Camp Rock 3 since the project was first confirmed, including the news that [the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato will return](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/17/the-jonas-brothers-and-demi-lovato-will-return-in-camp-rock-3-on-the-disney-channel/) and that [Connect 3 is officially back](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/04/omg-camp-rock-3-is-happening-and-connect-3-is-back/). Stone’s casting adds a major new piece to what is shaping up to be one of the most-watched Disney Channel events in years. Alongside the film, Stone will release his debut solo music through Hollywood Records this summer, with an arena run on the Worlds Collide Concert Tour arriving this fall. Stone’s sound is built around high-energy guitar riffs and big, memorable hooks, drawing from classic rock grit while landing squarely in polished pop territory. He picked up a guitar at five years old, growing up in Los Angeles, raised by an Australian father and a half-Korean mother, and has been writing his own songs ever since. That combination of influences carries through in music he describes as deeply personal. “Signing with Hollywood Records is honestly a dream. I’ve been playing guitar since I was little, and writing songs means so much to me. I get to connect and hopefully move people through my music. Getting it out there is really exciting. I can’t wait for people to hear it.” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/A84I5828-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/A84I5863-1350x900.jpg)Disney Music Group President Ken Bunt welcomed Stone to the label with praise for both his artistry and his creative focus. Bunt pointed to Stone’s authenticity and clear artistic vision as defining qualities, saying the label is honored to help bring his music to a global audience. Stone’s signing to Hollywood Records is not incidental timing. It positions him as a full artist, not just a cast member, heading into the Camp Rock 3 release window. That kind of label infrastructure behind a new face in the franchise tells you something about how Disney sees his role in the project’s broader rollout. For fans already excited about the return of Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers, Stone is worth paying close attention to as the film’s release approaches. Stone is represented by Margot Menzel at Luber Roklin Entertainment and Jason Boyarski of Boyarski Fritz LLP. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Music **Tags:** Hudson Stone Signs to Hollywood Records Ahead of Camp Rock 3 and Arena Tour --- ### [OMG, 'Camp Rock 3' Is Happening, And Connect 3 is Back!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/04/omg-camp-rock-3-is-happening-and-connect-3-is-back/) **Published:** December 4, 2025 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** OMG, ‘Camp Rock 3’ Is Happening—And Connect 3 is Back! The first teaser for **“[Camp Rock 3](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/17/the-jonas-brothers-and-demi-lovato-will-return-in-camp-rock-3-on-the-disney-channel/ "The Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato Will Return in ‘Camp Rock 3’ on the Disney Channel")”** just dropped. It’s coming out in Summer 2026 on Disney+ and Disney Channel, and here’s the thing: it looks pretty wild. The Jonas Brothers, Joe, Nick, and Kevin, are back as Connect 3. This is huge, obviously. But this time, they aren’t just performing. Connect 3 is getting ready for a big reunion tour. But, surprise, they lost their opening act. So, where do they go to find a new one? Back to Camp Rock. The whole movie is basically a massive competition. All the new campers are fighting for the spot to open for Connect 3. That means lots of drama, tested friendships, and probably some unexpected hookups and fights. It sounds like the stakes are way higher than just winning the Final Jam. ![OMG, 'Camp Rock 3' Is Happening—And Connect 3 is Back!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Camp-Rock-3-Teaser-Trailer-1600x892.jpg)### Meet the New Campers They brought in a bunch of new kids, and they all sound like big personalities: - **Sage (Liamani Segura):** She’s the super-determined one. - **Desi (Hudson Stone):** Sage’s chilled-out brother. - **Fletch (Malachi Barton):** The new camp bad boy. Every *Camp Rock* needs one. - **Rosie (Lumi Pollack):** She plays the cello. Not exactly a rock instrument, but okay. - **Cliff (Casey Trotter):** A drummer who does his own thing. - **Callie (Brooklynn Pitts):** The dance queen. - **Madison (Ava Jean):** She’s an intimidating influencer. That’s a very 2026 character. And yeah, Maria Canals-Barrera is coming back as Connie, which is great. The team behind it is solid. Veronica Rodriguez directed, and Eydie Faye wrote it; they both worked on *“The Slumber Party.”* The choreographer is Jamal Sims, and they got Tim Federle from *“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”* on board as an executive producer. Plus, the Jonas Brothers themselves are EPing, and so is Demi Lovato. That’s why it matters, it feels like the original stars are actually supporting this, not just showing up for a quick cameo. ![OMG, 'Camp Rock 3' Is Happening—And Connect 3 is Back!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Cap-Rock-3-Jonas-Brothers-1600x897.jpg)The original movies were massive when they came out, and people still talk about them. So, here’s hoping this new one hits just as hard. You can watch the [teaser **HERE**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh3_RphhUH0). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The revelation came through court records obtained by Florida Politics via a public records request and adds a stunning what-if to Disney World’s future. ![Disney Once Considered Building Hotels Inside Magic Kingdom, Court Records Reveal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Once-Considered-Building-Hotels-Inside-Magic-Kingdom-Court-Records-Reveal.jpg)**What the Deposition Revealed** Todd Rimmer, a master-planning executive with Disney Imagineering, gave the deposition in February 2024 during the legal battle between Disney and the state-controlled Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. That fight stemmed from Governor Ron DeSantis seizing control of Disney World’s governing board, triggering a series of lawsuits between the two sides. During questioning by lawyer Nicole Moss, Rimmer described the Magic Kingdom expansion as “still under development” and said it “included new attractions and redevelopment of existing attractions and potentially new hotels.” When pressed on how many hotel locations were being considered, Rimmer answered: “One or two hotel locations.” He confirmed they would be new hotels, not expansions of existing ones. When asked where they would be located, a Disney lawyer objected, but Rimmer ultimately said, “Generally, it’s within the same area that we’re expanding. There are no specific locations decided yet.” **Disney Has Since Walked It Back** Somewhere between that February 2024 deposition and today, Disney appears to have dropped the hotel idea entirely. When Florida Politics asked the company to comment on Rimmer’s testimony, Disney responded: “There are no plans for new hotels as part of the Magic Kingdom expansion. We’re focused on bringing to life all we’ve already announced, which you can find the details on at DisneyExperiences.com.” In August 2024, Disney officially unveiled plans for [Villains Land and new Cars-themed attractions at Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/08/11/d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event-villains-land-announcement-for-walt-disney-world/) during the D23 fan expo — and no hotel was mentioned. More recently, additional expansion details have emerged, including [Piston Peak National Park coming to Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/03/welcome-to-piston-peak-national-park-at-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom/), further defining the shape of what is already the park’s biggest overhaul ever. Hotels remain conspicuously absent from all of it. **Why It Would Have Been a Big Deal** The timing of the internal hotel discussions is hard to ignore. Universal opened its [Helios Grand Hotel inside the Epic Universe theme park](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/08/22/universal-studios-universal-helios-grand-hotel-revealed-and-spectacular-as-we-expected/), setting a new standard for what an in-park resort experience can be. Disney currently has no hotel inside Magic Kingdom’s gates, though guests can stay at the Grand Floridian or the Contemporary, both within walking distance or a short Monorail ride away. Len Testa, co-author of The Unofficial Guides, operator of TouringPlans.com, and co-host of The Disney Dish podcast, put it plainly: “It would be the most popular in-demand hotel in Walt Disney World from Day 1. Without question.” But Testa also laid out exactly why Disney has never done it. “The location has to be perfect. There are places where a Magic Kingdom adjacent hotel would work and places where it wouldn’t. The second thing is that it has to have a great theme. It can’t be just a generic hotel. Then the third thing is the price has to be appropriate.” He added, “It’s such a huge commitment that getting it wrong is a big risk. So they have to be certain on all three of those things.” Carissa Baker, an associate professor at the University of Central Florida who studies theme parks, pointed to the Fantasy Springs Hotel at Tokyo DisneySea as proof Disney can do in-park hotels right when conditions are met. “It’s just special to be able to say that you’re staying inside a theme park,” Baker said. “Rather than just leaving the park at the end of the day, now you open your window, and you’re still in the park.” She also noted that a Villains-themed hotel would have been a natural fit alongside the newly announced Villains Land. ![Tokyo Disney Resort](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mv_dh_4.jpg)**Our Take** A hotel inside Magic Kingdom is one of those ideas that feels obviously right and obviously impossible at the same time. The demand would be instant and overwhelming — there is no more coveted address in American theme park history than inside those gates. But the execution risk is real. A poorly located, generically themed hotel at the wrong price point would not just underperform. It would become a permanent talking point in a way that a subpar hotel anywhere else on Disney property never could. Universal built Helios Grand Hotel inside Epic Universe and did it well, and Disney is watching. A Magic Kingdom hotel is the ultimate answer to that move. We would not be surprised if this conversation resurfaces once the current expansion is fully delivered and Disney turns its attention to what comes next. **What Disney Is Actually Building Right Now** While a hotel inside Magic Kingdom’s gates remains a possibility for another day, Disney is actively expanding its resort footprint elsewhere on property. The Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows recently opened, adding a new Disney Vacation Club tower to the beloved Polynesian Resort on the Magic Kingdom monorail loop. And on the opposite end of the property, Disney is completing Disney Lakeshore Lodge, a major new DVC Deluxe Resort expected to open in 2027. Located on the former River Country water park site between Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness, it will feature over 900 rooms, including cabin and bungalow-style units, a lazy river, and nature-inspired theming throughout. Disney has committed roughly $60 billion over 10 years to its U.S. and international parks and cruise line, so the pipeline for new experiences remains wide open. Whether that ever includes something inside Magic Kingdom’s gates is a question fans will be asking for a long time. Read the full Florida Politics report, including additional context from the deposition, [here](https://floridapolitics.com/archives/788037-scoop-in-2024-disney-considered-building-hotels-inside-the-magic-kingdom-records-show/). [![New Disney Villains Land Details Emerge with Emperor’s New Groove Coaster](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Villains-Land-1920x807-1-1200x504.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Villains-Land-1920x807-1.jpg)[![Lakeshore Lodge Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Once-Considered-Building-Hotels-Inside-Magic-Kingdom-Court-Records-Reveal-1.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Once-Considered-Building-Hotels-Inside-Magic-Kingdom-Court-Records-Reveal-1.jpg)## Disney Once Considered Building Hotels Inside Magic Kingdom, Court Records Reveal For more Disney World news, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com/). 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The ride itself has soft opened as of this morning, with queues only hitting 20-30 minutes. We had a chance to ride again and get the new Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Disney Photopass that actually adds your score to prove how well you did. We said as much in [our honest Cast Member preview review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/22/disneys-big-buzz-lightyear-upgrade-opens-april-8th-our-honest-review-is-its-fine/) last week. The new entrance sign is a real upgrade. It does what good theming is supposed to do: it makes you feel something before you even walk through the door. [![Disney Reveals the New Buzz Lightyear Sign and It Makes All of Tomorrowland Look Better](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Reveals-the-New-Buzz-Lightyear-Sign-and-It-Makes-All-of-Tomorrowland-Look-Better-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Reveals-the-New-Buzz-Lightyear-Sign-and-It-Makes-All-of-Tomorrowland-Look-Better.jpg)## What the New Marquee Actually Does for Tomorrowland The design is bold, colorful, and unmistakably Buzz. The starfield background, the oversized lettering, and the winged Galactic Command insignia flanking the doors all pull from the Toy Story visual language without feeling like a toy aisle. At night, the marquee lights up in a way that turns the entire entrance plaza into something worth stopping for. The colors pop against the building’s reds and purples in a way that the old signage never came close to achieving. But the bigger story here is what this sign does for Tomorrowland as a whole. Walk past **Space Mountain** with its retro-futurist white marquee and sharp lettering, then turn the corner to Buzz Lightyear, and for the first time in years the two attractions feel like they belong to the same land. Tomorrowland has struggled with visual coherence for a long time. The new Buzz marquee closes that gap in a meaningful way. This is what it looks like when Disney actually sweats the details at the entrance level rather than just inside. [![Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Magic Kingdom Marquee night and daytime](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Buzz-Lightyear-Space-Ranger-Spin-Marquee-Night-and-Day-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Buzz-Lightyear-Space-Ranger-Spin-Marquee-Night-and-Day.jpg)## Opening April 8th The full refurbishment of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin includes upgraded show scenes, new handheld blasters with haptic feedback, and a revised target system. As we noted in our preview, the interior changes are a mixed bag. The new marquee is not. It earns every bit of the attention it is getting. **Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin** reopens at Magic Kingdom on **April 8, 2026**. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The 70-year-old Republican senator from South Carolina was spotted chatting with guests and making his way through the buffet line, with Minnie Mouse working the room nearby. Staff reportedly tucked him away at a back table. A witness told TMZ he was having “a grand ol’ time.” ![Lindsey Graham Dining at Chef Mickey's Is the Most Disney Adult Thing to Happen This Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lindsey-Graham-Dining-at-Disney-Worlds-Chef-Mickeys-Is-the-Most-Disney-Adult-Thing-to-Happen-This-1600x900.jpg)Photo from TMZ## What Graham Was Doing at Disney World Graham told [TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/29/lindsey-graham-at-disney-world-during-shutdown/) he was in Florida on Friday for a meeting with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss potential normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel. After wrapping that up, he said he went to Orlando to meet friends before heading back to South Carolina. Chef Mickey’s was apparently part of the Orlando portion of the trip. For the uninitiated, Chef Mickey’s is a character dining experience inside the Contemporary Resort where Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto visit each table. It costs $59 per adult, plus tax and gratuity , per adult for the breakfast buffet. You do not stumble into Chef Mickey’s. You go there on purpose. ## The Irony Here Is Real Graham has spent the past few years watching his Republican colleagues wage an all-out war on Disney. Senators called the company woke. Governor DeSantis went after the Reedy Creek special taxing district. Josh Hawley introduced legislation to strip Disney’s copyright protections. The culture war against Disney has been a defining feature of the modern Republican Party. Graham never really joined that fight. While others were demanding boycotts and threatening legislation, the senator from South Carolina was apparently making reservations at the Contemporary Resort. Now we know why. ![Lindsey Graham Dining at Chef Mickey's Is the Most Disney Adult Thing to Happen This Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HEm52VBaMAESM8z.png)## The Government Shutdown Context The visit came during an ongoing partial government shutdown, with roughly 61,000 TSA employees working without pay. Long lines and staffing shortages have hit airports across the country. Congress left for a two-week recess without resolving the DHS funding standoff. Graham told TMZ he voted seven times to fully fund the government and put the blame on Democrats. That did not stop the backlash. California Governor Gavin Newsom’s press office posted on social media: “Divas still need vacation.” ## Our Take Look, the shutdown optics are bad, and Graham knows it. But we are a Disney site, and we are going to be honest with you: the man went to Chef Mickey’s and had a great time. There is no complicated explanation needed for that part. Senator Lindsey Graham is a Disney Adult, and he was minding his business at one of the best character dining spots on Walt Disney World property. The Most Magical Place on Earth does not check party affiliation at the gate, **and it should not**. We just wish he had gone during a week when 61,000 federal workers were getting paid. ## Lindsey Graham Dining at Chef Mickey’s Is the Most Disney Adult Thing to Happen This Week For more Disney World coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Fantasy Land News has tracked every announcement since the first Yoshi trailer dropped in January. Here is every item, at every chain, with confirmed pricing and purchase details. *Last updated: March 27, 2026. This article will be updated as additional chain announcements are confirmed, along with prices ahead of the April 1 opening.* [![Every Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Bucket at Every Theater Chain: Yoshi, Luma, Bowser, and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Every-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Popcorn-Bucket-at-Every-Theater-Chain_-Yoshi-Luma-Bowser-and-More-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Every-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Popcorn-Bucket-at-Every-Theater-Chain_-Yoshi-Luma-Bowser-and-More.jpg)You Can [Hatch Your Own Yoshi from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Right](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/25/you-can-hatch-your-own-yoshi-from-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-right-now-at-walmart/) Now at Walmart ## The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket: Available at Every Major Chain The **Yoshi Popcorn Bucket** is the shared non-exclusive bucket for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, rolling out simultaneously at AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Harkins, Marcus Theatres, Showcase Cinemas, and more when the film opens on April 1, 2026. The design is a full-figure sculpt of Yoshi sitting in a relaxed pose, holding a white Yoshi Egg bowl where your popcorn goes. The egg features the classic green spots, and the detail across the whole piece is strong: a big round head, blue eyes, small orange shoes, and the red shell on its back. It holds 105oz and comes with popcorn at the time of purchase. It looks like something that belongs in a Super Nintendo World display case, and for a non-exclusive multi-chain release, that is genuinely impressive. The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket is confirmed at **$49.95 at Cinemark**, where it is currently listed as coming soon on the Cinemark online shop, but it is available at the theaters now. Pricing at other chains has not been officially confirmed. The Yoshi bucket holds 105 OZ of popcorn. The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket is designed and manufactured by ZINC. AMC was the first chain to announce it on March 7. Regal, Cinemark, Harkins, Marcus Theatres, and Showcase Cinemas all confirmed availability in the days that followed. We covered the full Yoshi announcement the day it dropped. [Full Yoshi Popcorn Bucket details and first look here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters/) ![Yoshi Popcorn Bucket Is Coming to Theaters April 1st](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Yoshi-Popcorn-Bucket-Is-Coming-to-Theaters-April-1st-1600x900.jpg)Yoshi Popcorn Bucket Is Coming to Theaters April 1st ## The Luma LED Popcorn Bucket: Six Colors, Light-Up Design The Luma Star LED Popcorn Bucket is the premium standalone collectible for this film. The Lumas are the small star-shaped beings from the Mario universe, and this bucket captures the character in full-figure form with an LED light at its base that makes the bucket glow in the Luma’s signature color. A hatch at the back holds the popcorn. The Luma LED bucket is available in six colors: green, red, yellow, blue, orange, and pink. Not every chain carries all six variants. Cinemark carries four colors (green, red, yellow, and blue) at **$44.95**, currently listed as coming soon on the Cinemark online shop. Epic Theatres is offering all six colors. The orange variant is was said to be a Fandango-exclusive available only as part of the Luma Galaxy Bundle pre-order (more on that below), but as you can see in the sentence prior, Epic will have all six colors. This is the highest-demand item in the lineup among collectors. Cinemark’s four colors are confirmed at $44.95 each. A full six-color set across chains runs well over $250, which is going to drive both individual purchases and secondary market activity. The LED feature and the character design are strong enough that these will move fast on opening weekend. Go early ![6 Colors Luma LED popcorn Bucket Super Mario Galaxy Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-10-124903.png) ## Bowser’s Cauldron Is Now a Guinness World Record Holder The Mini Bowser Cauldron is not just a collectible. On **March 17, 2026**, it was officially certified by Guinness World Records as the **World’s Smallest Commercially Available Popcorn Container**. The certification took place at **AMC Theatres at Universal CityWalk Hollywood**, with **Fantasy Land News** and Black Nerd Comedy serving as the two designated official witnesses. Both parties signed the Guinness documents on site. The record is a partnership between **ZINC, Illumination, Universal Pictures, and AMC Theatres**. Full Guinness World Record details and photos here: [The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s Mini Bowser Cauldron Sets Guinness World Record for Smallest Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/mini-bowser-cauldron-guinness-world-record-smallest-popcorn-container/) The Guinness adjudicator used a precision digital scale and a Pyrex measuring cup filled with water to confirm the cauldron’s exact capacity: **105 ML**. That is the confirmed, certified volume of the Mini Bowser Cauldron. Compare that to the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket at 105 oz, and you start to understand the scale difference. The cauldron holds 8 pieces of popcorn. The Yoshi bucket holds a full meal’s worth. Both are sold at the same theater. The record was not awarded without context. Less than eight months earlier, [the Galactus Popcorn Bucket set the Guinness record for the largest commercially available popcorn container](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/21/the-fantastic-four-first-steps-guinness-world-records-title-holder-galactus-popcorn-bucket/) at 9 liters. That bucket stood 17.5 inches tall and carried a $79.99 price tag. ZINC, Illumination, Universal, and AMC went in the exact opposite direction. The standalone Mini Bowser Cauldron is available at **AMC Theatres for $7.69 plus tax**, and at **Cinemark, Marcus Theatres**, and select other locations. It is also included in the Cinemark Super Ticket bundle. We were on-site for the certification. ![Mini Bowser Cauldron Sets Guinness World Record for Smallest Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mini-Bowser-Cauldron-Sets-Guinness-World-Record-for-Smallest-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)Mini Bowser Cauldron Sets Guinness World Record for Smallest Popcorn Bucket ## AMC Theatres: Yoshi, Yellow Luma LED Bucket, Bowser’s Cauldron, and More [AMC Theatres was the first chain to announce The Super Mario Galaxy Movie collectibles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/28/amc-super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-buckets/) when it revealed the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket on March 7, and AMC also hosted the Guinness World Record certification for the Mini Bowser Cauldron on March 17. The full AMC lineup is now confirmed. Here is every item available at AMC locations starting April 1, 2026. **Yoshi Popcorn Bucket.** The same 105oz full-figure Yoshi bucket available across all major chains. AMC was the first chain to confirm it. Pricing at AMC has not been officially confirmed. **Yellow Luma LED Popcorn Bucket.** AMC is confirmed to carry the Yellow Luma LED Popcorn Bucket. It is the same light-up design available at Cinemark, Marcus Theatres, and other chains, with an LED base that makes the bucket glow yellow. Pricing at AMC has not been officially confirmed. **Bowser’s Cauldron Mini Popcorn Bucket.** The Guinness World Record holder for the World’s Smallest Commercially Available Popcorn Container is confirmed at AMC for **$7.69 plus tax**. The cauldron holds 105 ML and 8 pieces of popcorn. [Full Guinness details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/mini-bowser-cauldron-guinness-world-record-smallest-popcorn-container/)**Galaxy Movie Tub.** A large cylindrical tub featuring the film’s galaxy artwork with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie title treatment and character art. Pricing has not been officially confirmed. **Bowser Cup.** A collectible drink cup featuring full Bowser character art. Pricing has not been officially confirmed. ## Cinemark Super Mario Galaxy Movie Lineup: The Most Extensive Per-Chain Collection Cinemark has put together the most stacked single-chain collectibles program for this film. Here is every confirmed item. **Super Ticket Package — $35.** Available exclusively for customers purchasing a Super Ticket showtime on April 1, 2026, at participating Cinemark theatres. This is not a standard opening-day walk-up purchase. You must buy the Super Ticket to access the bundle. The package includes six items: a Mini Popcorn Cauldron with a Bowser keychain attached, a Mini Poster with the film’s theatrical art, 1 of 6 collectible Luma Push Pins randomly assigned from blue, green, yellow, red, orange, and pink Luma figures, a Medium Drink, and a Popcorn Tub. The randomized Luma Push Pin is a deliberate collector mechanic. Six variants mean completionists need multiple visits or trading. The Mini Bowser Cauldron keychain is the standout piece in the bundle. **Luma Star LED Popcorn Bucket — $44.95.** Available in four colors at Cinemark: green, red, yellow, and blue. The same LED light-up design described above. Comes with popcorn at time of purchase and a free same-day refill at Cinemark. Currently listed as coming soon on the Cinemark online shop. **Yoshi Popcorn Bucket — $49.95.** The same multi-chain Yoshi bucket is available resort-wide. Cinemark is confirmed as a participating chain. Currently listed as coming soon on the Cinemark online shop. **Bowser’s Cauldron.** A standalone version of the miniature cast-iron-style cauldron bucket is available separately from the Super Ticket bundle. It is the same item that now holds the Guinness World Record for the World’s Smallest Commercially Available Popcorn Container at 105 ML. The cauldron design has claw feet, looped side handles, and a top handle. It is a direct reference to Bowser’s shrunken state early in the film. At AMC, it is priced at $7.69 plus tax. Pricing at Cinemark has not been officially confirmed. As a standalone item it is small, detailed, and the kind of piece that will look completely unexpected on a collector’s shelf. Additional Cinemark items: 44oz Souvenir Cup with movie galaxy artwork and free same-day refill, 130oz Round Tin with movie poster art and free same-day refill, 170oz Square Tub with free same-day refill, Throw Blanket with Super Mario Galaxy Movie imagery, and a Luma Plushie Bag Clip in yellow with a keychain attachment. We covered the full Cinemark lineup the day it dropped. [Full Cinemark Super Mario Galaxy Movie collectibles guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/cinemark-just-dropped-the-full-super-mario-galaxy-movie-bucket-lineup-and-its-massive/) [![Cinemark The Super Mario Galaxy Movie popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinemark-Just-Dropped-the-Full-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Bucket-Lineup-and-Its-Massive-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinemark-Just-Dropped-the-Full-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Bucket-Lineup-and-Its-Massive.jpg)[![Cinemark Mini Bowser Popcorn Cauldron](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinemark-Just-Dropped-the-Full-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Bucket-Lineup-and-Its-Massive-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinemark-Just-Dropped-the-Full-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Bucket-Lineup-and-Its-Massive-1.jpg) ## Epic Theatres: All Six Luma Colors Plus a 260oz Tub Epic Theatres, the Florida-based chain, is offering the most complete Luma LED bucket lineup of any chain: all six color variants, including orange and pink, which are not available at most other locations. They are also offering an oversized 260-oz tub option for the film. If you are in Florida and want the full Luma color set, Epic Theatres is your best option. Most other chains carry a partial lineup. We covered the full Epic Theatres announcement when it dropped. [Full Epic Theatres Super Mario Galaxy Movie lineup here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/epic-theatres-is-offering-all-six-luma-led-popcorn-buckets-and-a-260oz-tub-for-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/) [![Epic Theatres Is Offering All Six Luma LED Popcorn Buckets and a 260oz Tub for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Epic-Theatres-Is-Offering-All-Six-Luma-LED-Popcorn-Buckets-and-a-260oz-Tub-for-The-Super-Mario-Galax-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Epic-Theatres-Is-Offering-All-Six-Luma-LED-Popcorn-Buckets-and-a-260oz-Tub-for-The-Super-Mario-Galax.jpg)Epic Theatres Is Offering All Six Luma LED Popcorn Buckets and a 260-oz tub for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ## Regal Cinemas: Yoshi, Luma (Green and Yellow), Collectible Combo, and Thermos Regal has confirmed four items for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, opening April 1, 2026. Regal has added Yoshi and the Yellow & Green Luma popcorn bucket to the Regal Shop online, marked “Coming Soon”. Yoshi is priced at $49.95, and Lumas are $44.95. **[Yoshi Popcorn Bucket](https://store.regmovies.com/collections/popcorn-containers/products/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-yoshi-popcorn-bucket).** The same 105oz Yoshi figure bucket is available across all major chains. Regal confirmed it comes with a free large popcorn at the time of purchase. Blast off to snack time with *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* Yoshi Popcorn Bucket! Featuring the beloved green dinosaur geared up for cosmic adventure, this Yoshi collectible brings fun, nostalgia, and extra joy to every refill and movie night. **[Luma Popcorn Buckets](https://store.regmovies.com/collections/popcorn-containers/products/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-luma-popcorn-bucket) — your choice of green or yellow.** Regal is carrying two Luma color variants: green and yellow. This has fewer options than Cinemark (four colors) or Epic Theatres (all six). If you want red, blue, orange, or pink, you need Cinemark, Epic Theatres, or the Fandango bundle. Light up your snack time with *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* Luma LED Popcorn Bucket! Inspired by Mario’s cosmic adventure, the glowing Luma adds a stellar touch to every refill, making movie nights feel like a journey through the galaxy for fans. **Collectible Combo.** A bundled package that includes a Square Tin, a 44oz Cup, and a character keychain bag clip. Pricing has not been officially confirmed. **Super Mario Thermos — featuring classic characters.** A standalone collectible thermos featuring classic Mario franchise characters. This is a Regal-specific item not confirmed at other chains. Pricing has not been officially confirmed. Regal also began selling advance tickets for the film on MAR10 Day, March 10, 2026, and is offering Mario-themed specialty beverages including a Peach Freeze ICEE, a Star Power Cherry ICEE, and Super Mario Galaxy Feastable candies. We covered the Regal ticket launch and merchandise details when they were announced. [Full Regal Super Mario Galaxy Movie details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/regal-is-selling-advance-tickets-to-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-for-mar10-day/) ## Showcase Cinemas: Five Items Confirmed for Opening Day Showcase Cinemas, which operates locations across the Northeast and Midwest United States as well as the United Kingdom and Brazil, has confirmed five items for opening day April 1: the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket, a Cup, a Tub, a Square Cup, and a Square Tin. All five are available at participating Showcase locations on opening day while supplies last. Pricing has not been officially confirmed by Showcase, but based on comparable items at other chains, expect the Yoshi bucket at approximately $50 and the flat merchandise items in the $20 to $35 range. We covered the full Showcase announcement when it was confirmed. [Full Showcase Cinemas Super Mario Galaxy Movie lineup here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/showcase-cinemas-reveals-super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-bucket-lineup-for-opening-day/) [![Showcase Cinemas Reveals Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Bucket Lineup for Opening Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Showcase-Cinemas-Reveals-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Popcorn-Bucket-Lineup-for-Opening-Day-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Showcase-Cinemas-Reveals-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Popcorn-Bucket-Lineup-for-Opening-Day.jpg)Showcase Cinemas Reveals Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Bucket Lineup for Opening Day ## Marcus Theatres: Yoshi, Yellow Luma LED, Mini Cauldron, Blind Bag Plush, and Star Power Party Marcus Theatres has one of the strongest per-chain lineups for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, with four confirmed items and an exclusive in-theater event on April 4. **Yoshi Popcorn Bucket.** The same 105oz multi-chain Yoshi figure bucket is available at all major chains starting April 1. **Yellow Luma LED Popcorn Bucket.** Marcus is confirmed to carry the Yellow Luma LED bucket. Unlike Cinemark which carries four Luma colors, and Epic Theatres, which carries all six, Marcus has confirmed yellow specifically. Additional colors at Marcus have not been confirmed at this time. **Mini Popcorn Cauldron Keychain.** A miniature cast-iron-style Bowser cauldron on a keychain, with a Bowser acrylic charm also attached. This is the same Mini Cauldron design included in the Cinemark Super Ticket bundle, but at Marcus, it is available as a standalone keychain item. **Blind Bag Plush Keychain — Coming Soon.** Marcus has confirmed that a Blind Bag Plush Keychain is on the way, shown in promotional materials as a small green star-shaped plush with a clip. The coming soon designation means it was not available on opening day, April 1, and will arrive at Marcus locations at a later date. We will update when the release date is confirmed. **Star Power Party — Saturday, April 4.** Marcus Theatres is hosting a Star Power Party on April 4, 2026, a ticketed in-theater event tied to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Purchasing a Star Power Party ticket gets you two collectibles — a Mini Popcorn Cauldron Keychain and one Super Mario Luma Mystery Push Pin (one of six, pin selection varies) — plus a junior popcorn, photo opportunities, and activities before the film. This is a Marcus-exclusive event not available at other chains. If you are in a Marcus Theatres market and have kids, this is worth booking over a standard opening-day screening. Marcus Theatres operates locations across the Midwest and is available nationally through the Marcus MegaStore online. We will update with confirmed pricing on all Marcus items as they are released. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-16-114525.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-16-114536.png) ## Fandango: The Orange Luma Galaxy Bundle at $49.99 Fandango is offering an exclusive pre-order bundle that is not available at any physical theater chain: the **Luma Galaxy Bundle at $49.99**. The bundle includes one movie ticket to see The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and one **Orange Luma LED Popcorn Bucket**, the color variant that is otherwise unavailable at most chain locations. The bundle is available through the Fandango app and Fandango.com. After purchasing, the Orange Luma bucket ships to your physical address and you receive a separate email with a promotional code for one movie ticket redeemable at a participating Fandango theater. The bundle is non-refundable and limited while supplies last. Domestic shipping is added at checkout. This is the only way to get the orange Luma variant outside of Epic Theatres. If you want the color and do not have an Epic Theatres location nearby, this is your option. We covered the Fandango bundle when it went live. [Full Fandango Orange Luma bundle details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/orange-luma-led-popcorn-bucket-is-now-on-fandango-for-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/) [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Luma-Popcorn-Bucket-Fandango-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Luma-Popcorn-Bucket-Fandango-1.jpg) ## Super Nintendo World at Universal Epic Universe: MAR10 Day Through April 13 If you are in the Orlando area around the film’s opening, Super Nintendo World at Universal Epic Universe is running a MAR10 Day celebration from Tuesday, March 10 through Monday, April 13, 2026. The activation includes a Yoshi meet-and-greet, which is a significant addition given Yoshi has not previously been available as a regular character meet-and-greet experience, and exclusive Luma interactive shoulder pals available inside the land. The timing of the MAR10 Day activation with the April 1 film opening creates a full Mario week for fans in Florida: see the film at Epic Theatres with all six Luma colors, then head to Universal Epic Universe for the Yoshi meet-and-greet and the shoulder pal exclusive. We covered the full Universal activation when it was announced. [Full Super Nintendo World MAR10 Day details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/universal-is-bringing-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-to-life-inside-super-nintendo-world/) ## How to Get These Buckets Before They Sell Out Mario merchandise moved fast after the first film in 2023, and this release is significantly larger in scope. Here is the practical advice for the opening weekend. The Cinemark Super Ticket bundle requires you to buy the Super Ticket showtime specifically. Standard opening-day ticket purchases do not qualify. If you want the bundle, go to Cinemark’s site or app now and book the Super Ticket format for April 1. The Fandango Orange Luma bundle ships to your address and requires advance ordering. Do not wait until opening day for this one. Limited quantities will sell through before April 1. For the Luma LED buckets at physical chains, arrive at an early showing on opening day. LED collectible buckets at this price point tend to sell through the initial stock at popular locations same day. Chains typically restock, but the first wave is the most reliable. The Yoshi bucket has the widest availability of any item in this lineup. If it sells out at your local chain on opening day, check back after the first weekend. The broader rollout across multiple chains means restocking is more consistent than for chain-exclusive items. Check each chain’s online shop in the days before April 1. AMC Shop, Regal Store, and Cinemark’s online store all sell collectibles for in-store pickup or shipping. Some items may appear for online pre-purchase before the film opens. ## The Full Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Bucket Quick Reference Yoshi Popcorn Bucket — $49.95 (confirmed at Cinemark; other chains TBD) — AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Harkins, Marcus, Showcase, and more — 105oz — opening day April 1 Luma Star LED Popcorn Bucket (green, red, yellow, blue) — $44.95 — Cinemark — 105oz — opening day April 1 Luma Star LED Popcorn Bucket (all six colors, including orange and pink) — Epic Theatres — opening day April 1 Orange Luma LED Popcorn Bucket — $49.99 — Fandango bundle only — ships to home address — available now for pre-order Cinemark Super Ticket Package — $35 — Cinemark Super Ticket showtime only — includes Mini Bowser Cauldron keychain, Mini Poster, random Luma Push Pin, Medium Drink, Popcorn Tub — April 1 only Bowser’s Cauldron (standalone) — Guinness World Record: World’s Smallest Commercially Available Popcorn Container — $7.69 plus tax at AMC — Cinemark, Marcus Theatres, and select locations — 105 ML capacity — opening day April 1 Showcase Cinemas Cup, Tub, Square Cup, Square Tin — Showcase locations — approx. $20 to $35 — opening day April 1 Regal Yoshi Popcorn Bucket — comes with free large popcorn — Regal locations — opening day April 1 Regal Luma Popcorn Buckets (green and yellow only) — Regal locations — opening day April 1 Regal Collectible Combo — Square Tin, 44oz Cup, character keychain bag clip — Regal locations — opening day April 1 Regal Super Mario Thermos — classic characters design — Regal exclusive — opening day April 1 [![Epic Theatres The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Buckets and Cups 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_20260310-120115.Instagram-899x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_20260310-120115.Instagram.png)[![Epic Theatres The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Merchandise 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_20260310-120150.Instagram-897x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_20260310-120150.Instagram.png)## Frequently Asked Questions About Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Buckets **Where can I buy the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket?** The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket is available at AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Harkins, Marcus Theatres, Showcase Cinemas, and other chains starting April 1, 2026, when The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens. It is a non-exclusive item available across multiple chains simultaneously. Pricing is expected to be around $50 based on comparable collectible theater buckets. **How much does the Luma LED Popcorn Bucket cost?** The Luma Star LED Popcorn Bucket is confirmed at confirmed at $44.95 at Cinemark. Pricing at other chains has not been officially confirmed, but is expected to be similar. The Fandango Orange Luma bundle is $49.99 and includes one movie ticket. **How many Luma popcorn bucket colors are there?** Six total: green, red, yellow, blue, orange, and pink. Regal carries two colors (green and yellow). Cinemark carries four colors (green, red, yellow, and blue). Epic Theatres carries all six. The orange variant is available via the Fandango bundle and at Epic Theatres. The pink variant is available at Epic Theatres only. If you want the full set, Epic Theatres in Florida is the only single-chain option. **What is the Cinemark Super Ticket for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie?** The Cinemark Super Ticket is a $35 bundled ticket package available only for Super Ticket showtimes on April 1, 2026. It includes a Mini Bowser Cauldron keychain, Mini Poster, one random Luma Push Pin from six variants, a Medium Drink, and a Popcorn Tub. Standard opening-day ticket purchases do not include these items. **What is the Fandango Luma Galaxy Bundle?** The Fandango Luma Galaxy Bundle is a $49.99 pre-order bundle available at Fandango.com and the Fandango app. It includes one movie ticket to see The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and one Orange Luma LED Popcorn Bucket shipped to your home address. It is the primary way to get the orange Luma variant outside of Epic Theatres locations. **Where can I get all six Luma LED bucket colors?** Epic Theatres is the only chain confirmed to carry all six Luma LED bucket colors, including orange and pink. Epic Theatres operates locations in Florida. The Fandango bundle covers the orange variant for national shipping. No other chain has confirmed the full six-color lineup. **Will the Super Mario Galaxy Movie popcorn buckets sell out?** High likelihood on opening weekend at popular locations, particularly for the Luma LED buckets and Cinemark Super Ticket bundle. Mario merchandise moved fast after the first film. Arrive at early showings on April 1 for the best chance at physical chain items. The Fandango Orange Luma bundle is available for pre-order now before it sells out. **When does The Super Mario Galaxy Movie open?** The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens nationwide on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Early IMAX and premium format screenings may begin earlier at select locations. All theater collectibles are available starting opening day while supplies last. Fantasy Land News has tracked The Super Mario Galaxy Movie merchandise since the first trailer in November 2025. For all popcorn bucket and collectible coverage as new chain announcements arrive ahead of April 1, bookmark this page and follow [www.fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). For theater collectibles across all major film releases, visit our Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket Guide. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The movie stars Jen Lilley and Dan Jeannotte as gemologist Ruby and Prince Luca. It is directed by Bradley Walsh. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jen-Lilley-Sparkles-In-Return-To-Hallmark-Channels-A-Royal-Setting-Review-1600x900.jpg)The premise of **[‘A Royal Setting’](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/a-royal-setting "'A Royal Setting'")** is that Ruby, a world-renowned gemologist, is hired by Prince Luca to restore the crown jewels and design his crown. This challenges tradition and complicates his relationship with his mother, the queen. Ruby goes to Gullion to shine up and make pretty the crown jewels for Prince Luca’s coronation. He wants the kingdom to be progressive and more accessible for the people of Gullion. His mother, Queen Ivy, and her right-hand woman, Countess Finella, have other ideas. Queen Ivy wants to stick with tradition. Finella wants her daughter, Jory, to marry the prince. Jory wants to be with the house manager, Zander. The queen and the countess aren’t impressed with Ruby and the attention that Luca is giving her. The movie follows regular Royal tropes. Commoner and Royal fall for each other. Meddling older royal interferes. Queen Ivy is fine, but Countess Finella is quite mean. Fake kingdom and accents, etc. This movie is no exception. Dan Jeannotte quite frequently puts on accents for his roles. For me, this is distracting. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/royalb-2.webp)The stakes aren’t terribly high in this movie. ‘A Royal Setting’ seems quite light in its drama. The chemistry between Ruby and Luca seemed completely believable. This was not the first time Jen Lilley and Dan Jeannotte have teamed up. They previously starred in ‘Paris, Wine & Romance.’ There are some shining moments. Jen Lilley has returned triumphantly. In a perfectly fine movie, Lilley does sparkle more than the gems. Jen left the channel in the 2021/2022 season, and this marks her first time back on Hallmark Channel. Welcome back, Jen Lilley. Her hair may be big in this movie, but she is all the charm that we have come to expect from her. Let’s hope there is more Jen Lilley to come. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lilleyfred-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lilleygeorge-1600x900.jpg)My favorite part of ‘A Royal Setting’ is any scene where Ruby is talking with Fred/George. He is the Royal Guard assigned to Ruby. He can’t break character when she’s talking to him and being silly, and she names him Fred. When we see him finally break after she leaves the room, you can’t help but smile. Finella dismisses Ruby and makes her leave immediately after her job is done. Ruby collects herself and says goodbye to him. He completely breaks and tells her that his name is George. That was the aww moment of the film. Tim Machin plays guard Fred/George. He would be, as my husband calls it, the Santa role. There is almost always an older man who is kind and lovely, like Santa. I am not the biggest fan of the Royal movie trope. ‘A Royal Setting’ is perfectly fine. It was a fine movie, with some distracting elements and some pure delights. I’m giving this a 3.75 out of 5 popcorn buckets just for the Jen Lilley and Tim Machin scenes. Spring Into Love will continue next week with ‘A Season to Blossom’ starring Emily Tennant and Carlo Marks. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Fantasy Land News covered *[Versa](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/08/disney-animated-short-versa-explores-loss-and-hope-in-the-stars/ "Disney Animated Short, ‘Versa,’ Explores Loss and Hope in the Stars")* when it first screened at the Annecy Animation Festival in June 2025, and now that it is available for everyone to watch at home, we wanted to share what it actually feels like to sit down and experience it.** ![Disney's Versa Is Now Streaming on Disney+ and You Should Watch It Today](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Disney-Animated-Short-Versa-Explores-Loss-and-Hope-in-the-Stars-1600x900.jpg)**What Is Versa?** Versa is a six-minute animated short about a couple who lose their child in the late stages of pregnancy. There is no dialogue. Not a single spoken word. The entire story is told through movement, animation, and a sweeping orchestral score composed by Haim Mazar and performed by a 65-piece orchestra. The characters, a man and a woman rendered as celestial beings against a backdrop of space and stars, carry everything through their bodies and the way they move around each other. Pierce, who has been at Disney Animation for 16 years and serves as artistic director at the studio’s Vancouver location, based the story on his own life. He and his wife, Keely Tateossian, lost their son Cooper while Pierce was working on Moana in 2016. Cooper’s baby shower was themed around “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” and that imagery found its way into the stars and cosmic world of the film. The short is dedicated to Cooper. The movement in the film was choreographed by husband-and-wife ice champions Ben Agosto and Katherine Hill. The skating reference was performed by sibling duo Oona and Gage Brown. That foundation gives the characters a physical weight and fluidity that pure animation alone rarely achieves. You feel the grief in every frame because it was built from the kind of movement that real human bodies make when they are reaching toward or pulling away from someone they love. ![Versa Universe](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/100.0_001.00_0601-1-1024x429-1.jpg)**The Director’s Intro Is a Complicated Choice That Disney Got Right**. When you stream [*Versa* on Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-35c0d8aa-1062-40b7-b420-0ac179acf74e), Pierce introduces the film before it begins. He speaks briefly about his personal experience and what the short means to him. That introduction, in a normal situation, would be exactly the wrong call. You want to go into a film without a roadmap. You want to discover it. But this film is different. The subject matter is pregnancy loss in the late stages, which is one of the hardest things a family can go through. And the introduction does something that feels counterintuitive but is actually the smartest decision Disney Animation could have made. It tells you, gently, what is coming. Because you know, going in, that this story involves losing a child, you do not sit there in easy comfort waiting to be surprised. You sit there knowing. And that changes the experience entirely. The loss in the film arrives quickly, and it is heartbreaking, but what the introduction does is make sure that no one is blindsided in a way that could be genuinely distressing. It is a rare case where giving something away is an act of care toward the audience rather than a storytelling mistake. **How Two People Grieve the Same Loss Completely Differently**. The beating heart of *Versa* is not the loss itself. It is what happens afterward. How the mother and the father carry it in completely different ways. The mother in the film needs to connect with the grief directly. She does not run from it. She turns toward it, faces it, and lets herself feel it openly. The father is different. He shuts down. He cannot or will not show what he is feeling, and there is something underneath that which feels like a belief that showing those feelings would be a kind of weakness. That if he broke open, something would be lost. Meanwhile, he is just as shattered as she is, carrying the same devastation and hiding it behind a wall he built himself. That difference, the way two people who love each other can respond to the same tragedy in ways that feel almost opposite, is the entire story of *Versa*. Pierce has spoken about how he and his wife lived this reality after losing Cooper. She faced it. He retreated. That tension between them, and what it took to find each other on the other side of it, is what the film is about. **Broken, But Not Defeated: The Kintsugi Visual**. By the time *Versa* reaches its final act, the two characters have both come apart. You see it visually in the cracks that form through them. And then the film does something extraordinary. The cracks do not disappear. They do not go away. The characters do not become whole again in the way they were before. Instead, the cracks fill with the essence of the other person. The color and light of the one flows into the broken places of the other, and it is only in that exchange, in each carrying a piece of what the other gave them, that they can move forward at all. This is Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with gold. The idea that what has been broken is not hidden or discarded, but repaired in a way that makes the damage visible and beautiful. Pierce discovered this concept through a suggestion from Liz Watson, director of development at Disney Animation, and it became the visual and emotional spine of the film’s ending. You do not come back from this kind of grief healed and unmarked. You come back different, and carrying proof of what you survived, and if you are lucky, you carry pieces of the person who helped pull you through. There is also a surprise waiting at the very end of the film that we are not going to describe here. Watch it yourself. ![Malcon Pierce & walt disney animation Versa](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-28-074829.png)**A Film That Belongs in the Same Conversation as Fantasia**. Fantasia and Fantasia 2000 are two of the greatest things Walt Disney Animation ever produced, not just as animated films but as works of art in any medium. They proved that animation could carry pure emotion through music and movement without a single word of dialogue, and they set a standard that is almost impossible to meet. *Versa* belongs in that conversation. It reminded us specifically of “Flight of the Whales” from Fantasia 2000, that sequence with the humpback whales moving through clouds as if they are swimming through the sky, carrying an almost unbearable sense of grace and feeling with no words at all. Versa has that same quality, but it goes further because it has a story behind the imagery that is specific, human, and true. It is not an abstract emotion. It is one person’s grief, turned into something that anyone who has ever loved another person will feel something from. The production was executive-produced by [Jennifer Lee](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/15/new-frozen-short-film-confirmed-for-october-2026-release/ "New Frozen Short Film Confirmed for October 2026 Release") and produced by Bradford Simonsen. It is the first project completed entirely at Disney Animation’s Vancouver studio. None of that matters when you are watching it. What matters is that you feel it. “The best part of this project has been hearing from folks as they share their own experiences with grief,” says **Malcon Pierce**. “It can be hard to talk about, because it requires emotional buy-in, so it’s been really rewarding. And, selfishly, it has helped me grow a lot.” *I want to be honest about what watching Versa actually did to me. The subject of this film is losing a child late in pregnancy, and I want to be clear: what I felt during this short was not some detachment from that. That loss is real and specific and devastating to anyone who has lived it. But what the film also did, through that subject, was hit something different in me. I felt the weight of loss in a more general sense. And by the end, I found myself thinking about my wife, Holly, and how many times over the years she has pulled me out of my own darkness when I had built the same walls that the father in this film builds. Only through her was I able to become whole again. That is what this film did to me. And if you are somewhat connected to your own feelings, it is going to do something to you, too. Women are extraordinary.* ## Disney’s Versa Is Now Streaming on Disney+ and You Should Watch It Today You can read our original coverage of *Versa* from when it first debuted at Annecy right here at [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/08/disney-animated-short-versa-explores-loss-and-hope-in-the-stars/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/World-of-Frozen-Is-Now-Open_-Disney-Adventure-World-Debuts-at-Disneyland-Paris-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/World-of-Frozen-Is-Now-Open_-Disney-Adventure-World-Debuts-at-Disneyland-Paris.jpg)## What Is Disney Adventure World? Disney Adventure World is the new name and identity of what was previously known as Walt Disney Studios Park, the second gate at Disneyland Paris. The park sits alongside the original Disneyland Paris park and underwent a sweeping redesign anchored by a €2 billion investment announced back in 2018. The transformation added more than 1,000 new Cast Members and drew on nearly 400 suppliers to bring the project to life. The result is a park built around immersive lands that include the brand-new World of Frozen, the existing Marvel Avengers Campus, and Worlds of Pixar, all arranged around a stunning new central lake called Adventure Bay. The park’s transformation had a symbolic lead-up on March 27, 2026, when French President Emmanuel Macron joined Disney leadership at an event recognizing Disneyland Paris as Europe’s top tourist destination. The resort has welcomed 445 million visits since it opened in 1992, and accounts for 6.1 percent of France’s total tourism revenue. Those are not small numbers, and they put the scale of this opening into sharp context. ## The Opening Ceremony: A Night of Frozen Magic and a Make-A-Wish Milestone The official inauguration took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at an event presented by Visa. Josh D’Amaro, Disneyland Paris Présidente Natacha Rafalski, and Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum all spoke at the ceremony before the entertainment began in full. Rapunzel, Flynn, and their crew performed a musical tribute to the new Raiponce Tangled Spin attraction. Then the stage literally froze over. French-American singer Santa took the stage with her ice piano and performed “Into the Unknown” from Frozen 2. The emotional peak of the night came when Lou, an 11-year-old whose wish was granted through Make-A-Wish France, joined Santa on stage to sing “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” alongside a next-generation robotic Olaf created by Walt Disney Imagineering. That moment marked the 25,000th wish fulfilled for an ill child at Disneyland Paris since 1992. The ceremony closed with Anna, Elsa, and [Olaf](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/24/guest-can-meet-olaf-in-real-life-at-disney-parks/ "Guest Can Meet Olaf in Real Life at Disney Parks") delivering “Let It Go” against a backdrop of pyrotechnic effects lighting up Arendelle Village and Adventure Bay. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DisneylandParis_DisneyAdventureWorld_Inauguration_Frozen-scene_Horizontal-1353x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DisneylandParis_DisneyAdventureWorld_Inauguration_Frozen-scene_Horizontal-scaled.jpg)Among the notable guests in attendance were former Spice Girl Emma Bunton, actress Penélope Cruz, actress Teyana Taylor, football legends Wayne Rooney and Olivier Giroud, designer Christian Louboutin, and the full creative team behind Frozen 3, including director Jennifer Lee, co-director Trent Correy, chief creative officer Jared Bush, and songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/World-of-Frozen-Is-Now-Open_-Disney-Adventure-World-Debuts-at-Disneyland-Paris-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/World-of-Frozen-Is-Now-Open_-Disney-Adventure-World-Debuts-at-Disneyland-Paris-1.jpg) ## World of Frozen: Everything Inside Arendelle World of Frozen is the centerpiece of Disney Adventure World, and it is ambitious. The land is built around the Kingdom of Arendelle and features a 118-foot-tall North Mountain topped by Elsa’s Ice Palace. The architecture and landscaping draw directly from Scandinavian design traditions, with building facades decorated in rosemaling, a traditional Norwegian art form. The entire area is organized around a Snowflower Festival celebration that keeps the land feeling alive throughout the day. The marquee attraction is Frozen Ever After, a musical boat ride through scenes from the films featuring state-of-the-art Audio-Animatronics figures and immersive projection technology. Nearby, inside Arendelle Castle, guests can meet Anna and Elsa in person through a dedicated royal encounter experience that includes time in the Portrait Gallery. On Arendelle Bay, a daytime show called “A Celebration in Arendelle” runs several times daily, featuring Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, and villagers aboard boats. The music for that show was written specifically for Disney Adventure World by Anderson-Lopez and Lopez. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneyland-Paris_Disney-Adventure-World_World-of-Frozen_Horizontal-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneyland-Paris_Disney-Adventure-World_World-of-Frozen_Horizontal-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/World-of-Frozen-Is-Now-Open_-Disney-Adventure-World-Debuts-at-Disneyland-Paris-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/World-of-Frozen-Is-Now-Open_-Disney-Adventure-World-Debuts-at-Disneyland-Paris-2.jpg)For dining, Nordic Crowns Tavern offers Nordic-inspired cuisine inside a dining room whose decor traces the history of the Arendelle royal family. Shopping is available at Arendelle Boutique and Fjord View Shop, both carrying Frozen merchandise and exclusive pieces inspired by Scandinavian craftsmanship. Guests can also drop a Snowflower Festival postcard into the village mailbox next to the boutique. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneyland-Paris_Disney-Adventure-World_World-Of-Frozen_A-Celebration-in-Arendelle_Celebration-a-Arendelle_Horizontal-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneyland-Paris_Disney-Adventure-World_World-Of-Frozen_A-Celebration-in-Arendelle_Celebration-a-Arendelle_Horizontal-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneyland-Paris_Disney-Adventure-World_World-Of-Frozen_Meet-Oaken_Horizontal-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneyland-Paris_Disney-Adventure-World_World-Of-Frozen_Meet-Oaken_Horizontal-scaled.jpg)## Adventure Way, Adventure Bay, and the Disney Cascade of Lights Adventure Way is the new main avenue connecting the park’s entrance area to its immersive lands. It is home to Raiponce Tangled Spin, a family attraction that recreates the Lantern Festival from Tangled. Guests spin through sculpted gondolas while the music from the film, including “I See the Light,” plays around them. Adventure Way also hosts 15 new dining locations, including The Regal View Restaurant and Lounge, a table-service experience where guests can meet Disney Princesses wearing brand-new outfits created exclusively for the Paris parks. Several of those princesses, including Belle, Merida, Jasmine, Aurora, Mulan, and Ariel, will rotate through the dining room. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneyland-Paris_Disney-Adventure-World_Map.tif-900x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneyland-Paris_Disney-Adventure-World_Map.tif-scaled.png)Adventure Bay, the 7.5-acre central lake at the heart of the park, connects all three immersive lands and transforms into a performance venue every night. Disney Cascade of Lights is the park’s first permanent nightly spectacular, featuring more than 380 drones, including world-exclusive aquatic drones, along with water screens, flames, fountains, pyrotechnics, and projections. The show draws on stories from Moana, Mulan, Hercules, Zootopia, Up, and the Marvel Universe. Its original theme song is titled “We Can Be Heroes.” Synchronized mobile fountains with jets rising over 18 meters are coming to the show in the near future, a first for any Disneyland Paris park. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneyland-Paris_Disney-Adventure-World_Adventure-Way_Raiponce-Tangled-Spin-Night_Horizontal-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneyland-Paris_Disney-Adventure-World_Adventure-Way_Raiponce-Tangled-Spin-Night_Horizontal-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneyland-Paris_Disney-Adventure-World_Adventure-Way_Disney-Marching-Band_Horizontal-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneyland-Paris_Disney-Adventure-World_Adventure-Way_Disney-Marching-Band_Horizontal-scaled.jpg)## What Comes Next for Disney Adventure World Disney Adventure World is not finished growing. Construction on a Lion King-themed area began in fall 2025, and it will feature a major attraction combining water-based thrills with next-generation Audio-Animatronics figures built around Simba’s story and the music of the 1994 film. A Disney Princess Cavalcade featuring four parade floats will also begin running on Adventure Bay this summer. The presence of the entire Frozen 3 creative team at the opening ceremony is worth noting. D’Amaro name-checked Frozen’s reach across parks, cruises, and film in his remarks, and having the songwriters and directors on hand to debut an attraction themed to the first two films suggests Disney is building momentum toward that third chapter with intention. Disney Adventure World is one of the most ambitious park expansions Disney has executed outside of the United States in a long time. The Frozen land alone rivals anything built in Orlando or Anaheim in recent years, and the Cascade of Lights show sounds genuinely unlike anything currently running at a Disney park. For fans who have been watching World of Frozen take shape for years, March 29, 2026, is the day it finally becomes real. Stay with [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for full coverage of Disney Adventure World and everything new at Disneyland Paris in 2026. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWcOoIujR35/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWcKQz-leH5/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) ## Frequently Asked Questions When did Disney Adventure World open at Disneyland Paris? Disney Adventure World opened to the public on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The official inauguration ceremony took place the evening before, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. What is World of Frozen at Disney Adventure World? World of Frozen is a fully immersive land themed to the Frozen films. It features a 118-foot North Mountain with Elsa’s Ice Palace, the Frozen Ever After boat ride, a royal meet-and-greet with Anna and Elsa inside Arendelle Castle, the “A Celebration in Arendelle” daytime bay show, dedicated dining at Nordic Crowns Tavern, and themed shops. What was Walt Disney Studios Park before it became Disney Adventure World? Walt Disney Studios Park was the second gate at Disneyland Paris since it opened in 2002. It has now been fully reimagined and renamed Disney Adventure World following a €2 billion investment that added World of Frozen, Adventure Way, Adventure Bay, and 15 new dining locations. What is the Disney Cascade of Lights show? Disney Cascade of Lights is the nightly spectacular at Disney Adventure World held over Adventure Bay, the park’s central lake. It features more than 380 drones, including aquatic drones, along with pyrotechnics, water screens, flames, projections, and fountains. The show draws inspiration from Moana, Mulan, Hercules, Zootopia, Up, and Marvel stories. Who performed at the Disney Adventure World opening ceremony? French-American singer Santa performed three songs from Frozen at the inauguration ceremony, including “Into the Unknown,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” alongside a Make-A-Wish child named Lou, and “Let It Go” as the grand finale with Anna, Elsa, and a robotic Olaf. What new attractions are coming to Disney Adventure World in the future? A Lion King-themed land is currently under construction at Disney Adventure World, with work beginning in fall 2025. It will feature a major attraction combining water-based thrills and Audio-Animatronics themed to Simba’s story. 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This challenges tradition and complicates his relationship with his mother, the queen. To get you in the mood for a new Royal movie, Hallmark Channel is doing a Royal movie marathon all day today. You can sit back and watch ‘A Royal Winter’, ‘Royally Ever After’, ‘A Royal Runaway Romance’, ‘Love on the Danube: Royal Getaway’, ‘The Royal We’, and ‘The Reluctant Royal’ before watching the premiere of ‘A Royal Setting.’ ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/spring14.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/royala-1.webp)This movie marks the return of Jen Lilley to Hallmark Channel. Jen left the channel in 2021/2022 to work on another network. Fans are excited to see her back on Hallmark Channel. Jen had previously starred in more than 10 Hallmark movies. Some of her best Hallmark movies are ‘Winter Love Story’, ‘A Dash of Love’, and ‘Harvest Love.’ Dan Jeannotte stars opposite Jen Lilley in this movie. He is no stranger to the Hallmark Channel. He has starred in ‘The Good Witch’ and ‘Falling in Love in Niagara.’ This is the second time that Dan and Jen have teamed up. They previously starred opposite each other in the 2019 Hallmark Channel movie, ‘Paris, Wine & Romance.’ ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/royal6.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/royalb-1.webp)‘A Royal Setting’ is directed by Bradley Walsh. It was written by W Stewart and Ansley Gordon. Spring Into Love started last week on Hallmark Channel with ‘Two For Tee’. Check out our review of ‘**[Two For Tee’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/hallmark-channel-started-spring-into-love-with-the-charming-two-for-tee-review/ "Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming ‘Two For Tee’ – Review")**. Spring Into Love will continue next week with ‘**[A Season To Blossom.](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/spring-into-love/spring-into-love-2026-movies "A Season To Blossom.")**‘ ## Hallmark Channel Welcomes Jen Lilley Back With Premiere of ‘A Royal Setting’ Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hallmark%20Channel%20Welcomes%20Jen%20Lilley%20Back%20With%20Premiere%20of%20%27A%20Royal%20Setting%27&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hallmark%20Channel%20Welcomes%20Jen%20Lilley%20Back%20With%20Premiere%20of%20%27A%20Royal%20Setting%27 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ba49759aa7d051442e0ac6f59d1b227e364f46d76c7b44115284319d044d801?s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Holly Gately Owner and Wrtiter Holly Gately is co-owner, writer, and business manager of Fantasy Land News. She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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[**Walt Disney Animation Studios**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/30/zootopia-2-has-4th-biggest-box-office-opening-of-all-time-with-556-million-globally/ "Zootopia 2 Has 4th Biggest Box Office Opening of All Time with $556 Million Globally") released a powerful new short film called **Versa** at, Annecy Animation Festival in June 2025, and it’s getting a lot of attention. The short, which qualifies for the Oscars, was directed by Malcon Pierce, an artistic director at Disney. It doesn’t have any dialogue, but it still conveys a great deal about coping with tremendous loss. The Walt Disney animated short Versa is now available on Disney+. [You can check out our review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/28/versa-disney-plus-streaming-review/)! While some news outlets and online influencers are trying to make a joke out of the new Disney Animated short, there is a depth and meaning behind the story that these “Jokes” are overlooking. Because the short features a pregnant female character and her male partner, some bloggers and influencers started treating the film like a joke. They started calling it things like “disgusting heterosexual breeding propaganda.”, all without actually seeing the film! The story follows two celestial lovers—a nameless male and female couple—as they struggle with the grief of losing their baby late in the pregnancy. The entire six-minute film guides them through space, revealing their emotional journey from profound sadness to, ultimately, a sense of peace. The beautiful animation and score do all the work, carrying the story through joy, loss, grief, and finally, acceptance. **There is no official release date, but it is expected in early 2026.** **TL/DR version:** Disney’s new animated short, *Versa*, is about a couple in space dealing with the **loss of their baby** late in pregnancy. It has **no dialogue** but uses animation and music to show their journey through grief and acceptance. The director, Malcon Pierce, based the story on his **real-life experience** after losing his son, Cooper. He realised he and his wife handled the loss differently: she faced it right away, while he shut down. The film is meant to help couples who have experienced infant loss connect and know they are **not alone**. It uses simple, symbolic objects, like a bassinet shaped like a nebula, to tell a very emotional, powerful story. ![Disney Animated Short, 'Versa,' Explores Loss and Hope in the Stars](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Disney-Animated-Short-Versa-Explores-Loss-and-Hope-in-the-Stars-1600x900.jpg)Writer and Director Malcon Pierce just sat down with **[Deadline for an interview](https://deadline.com/2025/12/versa-disney-animated-short-film-malcon-pierce-1236637895/)**, and went behind-the-scenes on the hows and whys Versa came into being, and how it told a story that many people would stay silent about. Pierce shared that the idea started years ago when he looked at the Albireo star system—two blue and yellow stars orbiting each other. He liked the idea of using dance and movement in film, but he didn’t have the right story yet. Then, during the making of the movie *Moana*, Pierce and his wife lost their son, Cooper, due to complications. He said this loss “reset” them in a huge way. He described grief as this heavy thing that felt impossible to get over. Here’s the thing: he and his wife handled it completely differently. Pierce tried to shut it out, distracting himself and refusing to go into the nursery, thinking he’d deal with it later. But his wife faced it head-on. She’d talk about Cooper and even started taking pictures of herself in the nursery to keep a relationship with their baby. She finally convinced Pierce to go into the nursery with her, telling him, “This is important, you need to do it. It’s going to be OK, because I’ll be there with you.” When he finally went in, he felt completely overwhelmed. She took a picture of that heavy moment, and that photo became a major turning point for the short. Looking at that photo, Pierce realized his wife was wearing a star pendant. He remembered everything they had gotten for Cooper was star-themed, and his song was “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” Things started to come full circle. They later had another child, who is called a “rainbow baby” after a loss. They also had a crystal candle holder that their mother-in-law gave them. When the sun hit it, it made rainbows all over the house—a comforting way for them to feel Cooper’s presence. This brought Pierce back to his original star idea. He felt he needed to share his experience, realizing it was the perfect concept for the “high star concept” he had shelved. Pierce was very inspired by the infant loss support groups he and his wife attended. He realised that a lot of couples who experience this kind of loss deal with grief differently. One person might really need to talk about it, while the other might shut down. This difference in how the male and female characters handle the tragedy is a major theme in *Versa*. Both parents feel the immense weight of the loss of a baby late in pregnancy. For many, this late-stage loss is particularly hard because they’ve gone through months of anticipation, preparing rooms, and planning futures. The short aims to be a reflection of that struggle. It shows how intense the feelings are—Pierce remembers thinking at one point in the hospital, “I don’t think I’m ever going to laugh again.” He hopes the film can help people in the infant loss and miscarriage community feel seen and relate to one another. Getting the story right was tricky. Pierce needed to make sure the concept—a non-verbal choreographed dance in space about infant loss—didn’t get too abstract. They decided to keep the elements simple and symbolic. They cut out a full kid’s room setup and focused on a few powerful images. The bassinet was one thing Pierce knew had to be there because it “was going to say all we need.” The whole “nursery” became a nebula, connecting the real-world grief to the cosmic setting. The response so far has been touching. After playing the short at a festival, a man showed Pierce a photo of his rainbow baby. Pierce said, “Oh my God, this is exactly what I wanted for this.” He was moved to see how the short brought people together to talk about something so hard. ![Disney Animated Short, 'Versa,' Explores Loss and Hope in the Stars](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-08-102008.png)![Disney Animated Short, 'Versa,' Explores Loss and Hope in the Stars](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-08-102023.png)## Disney Animated Short, ‘Versa,’ Explores Loss and Hope in the Stars > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DR5tTf4j-8Q/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disney%20Animated%20Short%2C%20%27Versa%2C%27%20Explores%20Loss%20and%20Hope%20in%20the%20Stars&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disney%20Animated%20Short%2C%20%27Versa%2C%27%20Explores%20Loss%20and%20Hope%20in%20the%20Stars "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Animation, Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company **Tags:** Disney Animation Versa, Versa Disney Short --- ### [Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming 'Two For Tee' - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/hallmark-channel-started-spring-into-love-with-the-charming-two-for-tee-review/) **Published:** March 27, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** ![Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming 'Two For Tee' - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/tee1-1600x900.jpg)Hallmark Channel’s Spring Into Love Kicks Off Tonight with ‘Two For Tee’Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming ‘Two For Tee’ – Review. ‘Two For Tee’ premiered last weekend on Hallmark Channel to start the **[Spring Into Love](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/tag/spring-into-love-movies-and-series-premieres-coming-to-hallmark-channel/ "Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel")** event that airs every year. Janel Parrish and Chris McNally star as artist Tee and handyman Will. The premise of the movie is that Tee is a Chinese American pottery artist who meets a new community center handyman, Will. As she learns about her family’s traditions through art, can she and Will save the center from closure? The movie is not only beautifully cultural, but it’s also one of the more romantic movies. Chris McNally’s Will could be one of the more romantic characters that I have seen in **[Hallmark](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/two-for-tee "Hallmark")** movies. For lack of a better term, he wooed Tee. Yes, he professes his crush on her, but he backs up that crush with thoughtful and meaningful gestures and words. Who wouldn’t be smitten by Will? Janel Parrish shines in the way she floats between an artist trying to find her voice, a retro shop owner, a community center teacher, a friend, and a daughter of a Chinese mother, who misses her roots. Tee runs the learning center’s pottery class. Her regulars are Harry, a veteran, Carmen, his wife and dance enthusiast, and Georgina, who is an avid reader. These are Tee’s people. Tee owns a funky retro shop with her cousin, Theo. Her mother is a Chinese immigrant who came for college, fell in love, and stayed here. After Tee’s dad died, she raised Tee alone. Tee’s mom lost touch with her family in China. Tee helps her find a cousin and reconnect. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/teeg-1.webp)![Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming 'Two For Tee' - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/teee.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/teed.webp)Will is new to town and is a handyman and constructor. He is a single dad to middle schooler, Natalie. Natalie loves to go into Tee’s shop with her mom. She also loves spending time with Will at the Learning Tree community center. Natalie is played by the talented newcomer, Alex MacIsaac. Alex starred in season 13 of ‘**[When Calls The Heart](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/when-calls-the-heart-wraps-up-season-13-with-a-festival-a-send-off-and-surprises/ "When Calls The Heart Wraps Up Season 13 With A Festival, A Send-off, and Surprises")**‘ as displaced child, Gwen, from Benson Hills, and is fostered by Rosemary and Lee Coulter. Chris McNally stars as Lucas in ‘When Calls The Heart.’ There are some charming moments between Will and Tee. He brings the lantern festival to her after it gets washed out. He fills the community center with red lanterns and candles. They dance in the candlelight to Chinese music. He encourages her in her art and takes time to learn her culture. Will doesn’t seem ruffled by anything. He describes himself as a chill guy. To me, Will is one of the most Charming Hallmark leading men. ![Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming 'Two For Tee' - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/chrismcnally2.webp)![Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming 'Two For Tee' - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/chrismcnally.webp)The rest of the cast is perfect. David Kaye shines as witty cousin Theo. The best lines of the movie are between Theo and Tee. Theo hands Tee a cosmopolitan, and she says, “A cosmo, how 2003.” Theo responds, ” Early millennium is back in style.” Also, when Tee oversleeps, and Theo calls her, “Did you run away to Vegas where you married Pedro Pascale in a ceremony performed by an Elvis impersonator?” She says, “Oddly specific and I’m open to it, but no.” The writing in this movie is fantastic. Garry Chalke plays Veteran Harry. I enjoy him immensely when he’s in a movie. He’d be what my husband calls the Santa guy. He says that every Hallmark movie has an older man who is like Santa. Garry Chalke frequently plays that warm older guy in a movie. One of the best parts is the Chinese representation. The Chinese art, a little bit of history, the music, the food, the dresses. This was done very beautifully. ‘Two for Tee’ is written by Matt Johnson and Justine Wentzell-Chang. The movie is directed by Michael Robison. Matt Johnson is known for being a writer on the Kitten Bowl. Justine Wentzell-Chang has previously worked on ‘A Big Fat Family Christmas.’ Michael Robison has directed at least 30 Hallmark Channel movies, such as the ‘Hailey Dean Mysteries,’ ‘Holiday Crashers, the extremely popular ‘It Was Always You,’ and most recently ‘**[The Stars Between Us](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/22/hallmark-channel-loveuary-movie-review-the-stars-between-us/)**.’ I know that this became a Chris McNally as Will appreciation post, but this movie is fantastic. I would give this a 4.5 out of 5 popcorn buckets. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Not only has the BlueyOfficial Social Media made announcements about Bluey at both [**Walt Disney World**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/02/its-official-bluey-and-bingo-are-coming-to-walt-disney-worlds-animal-kingdom-summer-2026/ "It’s Official! Bluey and Bingo are Coming to Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Summer 2026") and [**Disneyland**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/02/blueys-best-day-ever-coming-to-disneyland-park-show-starts-march-22-2026/ "Bluey’s Best Day Ever! Coming to Disneyland Park! Show Starts March 22, 2026"), but today they announced that the theatrical show starring Bluey, Bingo, Mom & Dad, Bluey’s Big Play is returning to the US for a tour in 2026. The only thing is you have to wait until March 10th, 2026, to find out exactly what cities the tour is coming to. Tickets will be announced then. For the latest Bluey news, including Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the upcoming Bluey movie, and everything else happening in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Bluey guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/). From officialBluey: “**Bluey’s Big Play is back! Different countries, different cities, the same fun 💙🧡Don’t miss your chance to see the whole Heeler gang on stage. Coming back to the US and beyond.**“ From Bluey.TV: “**[Bluey’s Big Play](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/04/05/blueys-big-play-on-abc-family-this-easter/ "Bluey’s Big Play on ABC Family This Easter!") returns to the us! Get ready to party! Bluey’s Big Play returns for an encore tour across the US in 2026! Check back [here on March 10, 2026](https://www.bluey.tv/blueys-big-play/?country=usa), for the full list of venues and dates!**“ ![Bluey’s Big Play Will Return to the US in 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Blueys-Big-Play-Will-Return-to-the-US-in-2026-1600x900.jpg)It’s ***[Bluey](https://www.bluey.tv/)**,* like you’ve never seen it before – *for real life.* With an original story by *Bluey* creator Joe Brumm, the theatrical production features brilliantly crafted puppets and the voices that audiences will know and love from the award-winning television series, including Melanie Zanetti and Dave McCormack. **Starring**: - **Bluey** is an inexhaustible blue heeler puppy who lives with her mum, dad, and little sister, Bingo. She likes to laugh and have fun, but more than anything else, she loves to play games with her family. - **Bingo** is a little ball of energy! She’s kind, curious, and determined and loves to laugh. More than anything, she loves diving into pretend games with her big sister, Bluey, their friends, and family. - **Chilli** is Bluey and Bingo’s mum! She’s good at teaching her girls about the world and how to navigate its challenges. She needs to remain level-headed when the Heeler house gets out of control or gets caught up in a new game! - **Bandit** is an archaeologist (he loves to dig up bones), and he does his best to use whatever energy is left after interrupted sleep, work, and household chores to invent and play games with his two little girls. - **Pat** is usually referred to as **“Lucky’s Dad”**. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Broadway, Entertainment, Fantasy Land News **Tags:** Bluey's Big Play US Tour Tickets, Bluey’s Big Play Will Return to the US in 2026 --- ### [Bluey’s House Coming to Minecraft This February](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/27/blueys-house-coming-to-minecraft-this-february/) **Published:** January 27, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Bluey’s House Coming to Minecraft This February. Today, Jigarbov Productions, in partnership with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio, officially announced that the Heeler Family, along with Bluey’s House, will be playable in Minecraft. Bluey, Bingo, Mum (Chili) & Dad (Bandit) will all be there, along with family-friendly games from the Tv show. Check out the press release below: Fans of Bluey and **Minecraft** can come together to play, explore, and create with Bluey DLC: Bluey’s House. Developed by Jigarbov Productions in partnership with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio, players can fully immerse into the Heeler house. For the latest Bluey news, including Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the upcoming Bluey movie, and everything else happening in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Bluey guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/). ![Bluey’s House Coming to Minecraft This February](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Blueys-House-Coming-to-Minecraft-This-February-1600x900.jpg)Players can meet Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad while reliving memorable moments from the series. They will be able to search for hidden keys throughout the home, guided by Bluey and her family, unlocking new rooms and areas as they progress. As they explore, players can take part in a variety of familiar activities and mini-games from the show, including I-Spy, Hide and Seek, and Ragdoll, with lots more to discover throughout the house. Whether exploring alone or with friends, the Bluey DLC offers plenty of playful touches and hidden extras to uncover. Fans of Disney are in for a treat this year when Bluey comes to [**Walt Disney World**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/01/28/dinoland-usa-removal-continues-at-animal-kingdom/ "Dinoland USA Removal Continues at Animal Kingdom") and [**Disneyland**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/02/blueys-best-day-ever-coming-to-disneyland-park-show-starts-march-22-2026/ "Bluey’s Best Day Ever! Coming to Disneyland Park! Show Starts March 22, 2026"). The graphic novel [**Bluey “The Sign’**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/12/first-ever-bluey-graphic-novel-bluey-the-sign/ "First Ever Bluey Graphic Novel! ‘Bluey: The Sign’") is now available. Fans are already clamoring for more information on the new Bluey movie coming in 2027 in association with Walt Disney Studios. Bluey’s House will be available globally on the [**Minecraft Marketplace**](https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/marketplace) from 5th February. ![ICYMI: Bluey and Bingo are coming to Disney Parks and Cruises in 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Blueys-Best-Day-Ever-Coming-to-Disneyland-Park-Show-Starts-March-22-2026-1-1600x900.jpg)![First Ever Bluey Graphic Novel! 'Bluey: The Sign'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Blue-The-Sign-Graphic-Novel-1600x900.jpg)![Where is Bluey? 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Gaming **Tags:** Bluey Dingo Mum Dad Minecraft, Bluey Tv, Bluey’s House Coming to Minecraft This February, Minecraft Bluey --- ### [A Big Month for Bluey: New Album ‘Up Here’ Drops Just Days After Official Disneyland Debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/19/a-big-month-for-bluey-new-album-up-here-drops-just-days-after-official-disneyland-debut/) **Published:** February 19, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Fresh off the heels of the successful holiday release of the [**Bluey: Verandah Santa**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/10/bluey-christmas-ep-verandah-santa-is-now-available/ "‘Bluey’ Christmas EP ‘Verandah Santa’ Is Now Available") album, fans have a brand-new reason to celebrate. **Fantasy Land News** is thrilled to bring the news that Bluey’s fourth studio album, ***Bluey: Up Here***, is officially set for global release on **March 27, 2026**. This news comes at an electric time for the Heeler fandom. Disney has officially confirmed that Bluey and Bingo are making their long-awaited debut at the U.S. Parks. **“[Bluey’s Best Day Ever!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/02/blueys-best-day-ever-coming-to-disneyland-park-show-starts-march-22-2026/ "Bluey’s Best Day Ever! Coming to Disneyland Park! Show Starts March 22, 2026")“** is scheduled to transform the Fantasyland Theatre at **Disneyland** starting **March 22, 2026**, followed by a dedicated interactive experience at **[Disney’s Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/02/its-official-bluey-and-bingo-are-coming-to-walt-disney-worlds-animal-kingdom-summer-2026/ "It’s Official! Bluey and Bingo are Coming to Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Summer 2026")** in **Walt Disney World** later this summer. For the latest Bluey news including Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the upcoming Bluey movie, and everything else happening in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Bluey guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/). ![A Big Month for Bluey: New Album ‘Up Here’ Drops Just Days After Official Disneyland Debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Announcing-Up-Here_-The-New-Bluey-Album-1600x900.jpg)While fans prepare to meet the pups in person, *Bluey: Up Here* offers a sweeping, cinematic soundtrack for the journey. Composer Joff Bush and the Bluey Music team have teamed up with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Joseph Twist, to deliver 17 brand-new recordings. Bush describes the project as the team’s “most ambitious yet,” focusing on the emotional weight of “growing up.” The orchestral arrangements are designed to highlight the independence kids find in the show’s most pivotal moments. “Orchestral music is so emotionally powerful,” says Joff Bush. “Hearing tracks like ‘Sleepytime’ and ‘The Sign’ in full orchestral glory had us reaching for tissues during mixing.” ### Tracklist: A Journey Through the Heeler World The album features iconic scores from some of the series’ most tear-jerking and triumphant episodes: | **Track #** | **Song Title** | **Track #** | **Song Title** | |---|---|---|---| | 1 | Bluey Theme Tune (Orchestral) | 10 | Seesaw | | 2 | Sleepytime | 11 | Pirates | | 3 | Puppets | 12 | Stumpfest | | 4 | Curry Quest | 13 | Tradies | | 5 | Alongside | 14 | Relax | | 6 | Ice Cream (Waltz of the Flowers) | 15 | Space | | 7 | Flat Pack | 16 | Mount Mumanddad | | 8 | Hotel | 17 | We’ll See | | 9 | Bluey Theme Song (The Sign Version) | | | ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Announcing-Up-Here_-The-New-Bluey-Album-1-1600x900.jpg)### Charts and Collections Bluey’s musical reign continues to break records. With over **one billion lifetime audio streams**, the franchise is looking to repeat the success of *Bluey: Rug Island*, which debuted at #1 on the Kid Album charts, and *Bluey: Dance Mode*, the winner of Best Children’s Album at the 2024 ARIA Awards. Fans can **[pre-order the album](https://bluey.lnk.to/uphere)** now in several formats: - **Digital:** Available on all major streaming services. - **Physical:** Standard CD and a **limited-edition black and blue splatter vinyl**. - **Early Access:** The debut single, *‘Bluey Theme Tune (Orchestral Version)’*, is available to stream immediately. Whether you’re counting down the days until the March 22nd debut at Disneyland or prepping for a summer trip to Animal Kingdom, *Up Here* is the perfect symphonic companion for the next chapter of the Bluey phenomenon. ## A Big Month for Bluey: New Album ‘Up Here’ Drops Just Days After Official Disneyland Debut > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUDCrmNDUNU/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=A%20Big%20Month%20for%20Bluey%3A%20New%20Album%20%E2%80%98Up%20Here%E2%80%99%20Drops%20Just%20Days%20After%20Official%20Disneyland%20Debut&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=A%20Big%20Month%20for%20Bluey%3A%20New%20Album%20%E2%80%98Up%20Here%E2%80%99%20Drops%20Just%20Days%20After%20Official%20Disneyland%20Debut "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The announcements come alongside confirmation that Bluey and Bingo are heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom starting May 26, which we covered in detail in our [Bluey’s Wild World guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/blueys-wild-world-opens-may-26-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-and-its-more-than-a-meet-and-greet/). It has been a busy stretch for Bluey on streaming. We covered [four new ways to watch Bluey on Disney and Disney Jr.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/05/bluey-shorts-four-new-ways-to-watch-bluey-on-disney-and-disney-jr/) last summer, and the minisode rollout has been building since we first reported on [more Bluey minisodes being announced back in late 2024](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/11/13/even-more-bluey-minisodes-announced-final-episodes-coming-in-december/). For the latest Bluey news including Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the upcoming Bluey movie, and everything else happening in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Bluey guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/). ![Bluey's Big Play Stage Show Hits Disney+ This Sunday and 10 Minisodes Are Coming in May](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Blueys-Big-Play-Stage-Show-Hits-Disney-This-Sunday-and-10-Minisodes-Are-Coming-in-May-1600x900.jpg)## Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show Premieres March 16 **Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show** is a televised version of the popular touring theatrical production, featuring live performances of Bluey characters brought to life by puppeteers. The special has an original story by Bluey creator **Joe Brumm** and music composed by **Joff Bush**, who scored the animated series. It is produced by BBC Studios Kids and Family Productions in association with Ludo Studio, Andrew Kay, and Windmill Theatre Co. If the stage show itself is on your radar, [Bluey’s Big Play is returning to the U.S. in 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/09/blueys-big-play-will-return-to-the-us-in-2026/) for a new round of tour dates. This is not a clip compilation or a behind-the-scenes special. It is a full adaptation of that production filmed as its own special, and it premieres this Sunday. ## 10 Bluey Minisodes Coming to Disney+ for the First Time May 20 A collection of 10 **Bluey Minisodes** will be available on Disney+ for the first time beginning **May 20**. The shorts run one to three minutes each and were previously only available online and in Australia. They focus on Bluey and Bingo in playful moments and games that expand the world of the show without being full episodes. The 10 minisodes in the collection are Humpty Dumpty, Green Bottles, Flying Saucer, Tea Party, Pea Pod Sausages, Old Macdonald, Honk, Lollipop Song, Cinderella, and Make Mum Laugh. ![Bluey's Big Play Poster 2026 Disney+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/bly_play_27x40_march16_cb21bbd7-608x900.jpeg)## The Bluey Movie Is Coming in 2027 Disney also confirmed today that the feature-length **Bluey movie** will release in cinemas on **August 6, 2027**, produced by BBC Studios and Walt Disney Studios in partnership with Ludo Studio. We broke this down when it was first announced last September in our [Bluey movie announcement article](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/04/bluey-movie-announced-by-disney-coming-to-theaters-august-6-2027/). No plot details have been announced yet. Joe Brumm, who created the series and wrote the stage show’s original story, [stepped away from the TV series in late 2024](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/12/17/saying-goodbye-to-bluey-tv-series-creator-joe-brumm-steps-away/), but his involvement in the stage show special and the movie suggests his connection to the franchise continues in a meaningful way. ## Bluey Is Everywhere in 2026 Beyond [Disney+, Bluey](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-fa6973b9-e7cf-49fb-81a2-d4908e4bf694) is having its biggest year yet across Disney properties. Bluey’s Best Day Ever! opened at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre on **March 22**, transforming the space into a Fun Fair at Bluey’s School with live performers, Bluey and Bingo appearances, and live-action moments from the series. Bluey and Bingo are also sailing on Disney Cruise Line this year. And starting **May 26 at Conservation Station** at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, guests can play games from Bluey episodes, meet Bluey and Bingo in person, and visit Jumping Junction to see Australian animals. That experience stays beyond Cool Kids’ Summer. It is worth noting that Bluey was the number one most-streamed program in the United States in 2025 for the second consecutive year, with 45.2 billion minutes streamed. The stage show premiere this Sunday and the minisode collection in May keep that momentum going ahead of the movie in 2027. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The lineup includes a **Bluey 3D character sipper**, a **Bluey popcorn bucket**, and a dedicated menu of Bluey-themed food and drinks at Troubadour Tavern in Fantasyland, and a specialty dessert at Plaza Inn on Main Street. We covered the full Bluey expansion across Disney Parks, including [Bluey’s Wild World coming to Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom on May 26](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/blueys-wild-world-opens-may-26-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-and-its-more-than-a-meet-and-greet/), and the [Bluey’s Big Play Stage Show hitting Disney+ on March 16](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/bluey-disney-plus-stage-show-minisodes-2026/). For the latest Bluey news including Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the upcoming Bluey movie, and everything else happening in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Bluey guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneyland-Is-Getting-a-Bluey-Sipper-and-Popcorn-Bucket-When-Blueys-Best-Day-Ever-Opens-March-22-1600x900.jpg)## The Bluey Sipper The **Bluey 3D Sipper** is a full-body sculpted Bluey figure topper sitting on top of a clear plastic bottle. Bluey’s arms wrap forward in a hugging pose, and her legs dangle down the sides of the bottle, attached to a dark navy lanyard printed with “Disney Parks \| Bluey” branding. The clear bottle itself features a graphic of Bluey dancing in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle with fireworks overhead, printed in light blue. It is one of the more detailed park sippers Disney has produced for a character debut, and the lanyard design makes it wearable around the park. No Price as of yet, but expect it to be around $30 ## The Bluey Popcorn Bucket A **Bluey popcorn bucket** is also part of the Disneyland debut merchandise. Full details and images of the bucket design were shared by Disney Parks Blog alongside the sipper reveal. Both items are available at Disneyland Park beginning March 22 while supplies last. This is your normal popcorn holder and should be priced at **$14.99 with refills for $2.75.** **The Food Menu at Troubadour Tavern**. Troubadour Tavern in Fantasyland is serving a dedicated Bluey-themed menu starting March 22, available via mobile order. Every new item ties directly to the show. The **Magic “Asparagus” Pretzel** is a pretzel rod coated in white chocolate, a nod to the episode where asparagus is treated as something magical. **Poffertjes! Poffertjes!** are mini Dutch pancakes topped with buttered condensed milk and powdered sugar, named after the episode where Bluey and Bingo discover the treat. The **Pavlova Parfait** layers meringue bites, vanilla yogurt mousse, berry compote, vanilla cake, fresh berries, and candied kiwi. A **Watermelon Ice Block** rounds out the sweet offerings. ![Magic "Asparagus" Pretzel Bluey](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pretzel-Asparagus-1600x900.jpg)![Watermelon Ice Block](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DLR-Bluey-Whats-Cooking-LimeadePop-1600x900.jpg)![Pavlova Parfait](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DLR-Bluey-Whats-Cooking-PavlovaParfait-1600x900.jpg)![Poffertjes! Poffertjes! ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DLR-Bluey-Whats-Cooking-MiniPancakes-1-1600x900.jpg)On the savory side, the **Pizza Girls Baked Potato** is loaded with pepperoni, sausage, bacon bits, marinara, mozzarella, alfredo sauce, and a parmesan herb topper, referencing the Pizza Girls episode. The standard **Troubadour Baked Potato** with butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, and green onions is also available. A new **Kids Meal** features a mini all-beef hot dog with a Cuties mandarin orange, applesauce, and a choice of small water or lowfat milk. ![Pizza Girls Baked Potato](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DLR-Bluey-Whats-Cooking-PizzaPotato-1600x900.jpg)![Kids Meal features a mini all-beef hot dog](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DLR-Bluey-Whats-Cooking-MiniHotDog-1600x900.jpg)For drinks, the **Mud Cake Cold Brew** is a Joffrey’s French Roast cold brew with a malted milk topper, fudge brownie bits, and sprinkles. The **Lime Ice Block Drink** is a pineapple limeade with coconut milk and a watermelon ice block pop. Both are non-alcoholic. **Stumpfest Cake at Plaza Inn**. Plaza Inn on Main Street is adding one Bluey item: the **Stumpfest Cake**, a chocolate roulade with white chocolate mousse and ganache, available starting March 22. It is a direct reference to the Stumpfest episode where the Heeler family spends the day clearing a tree stump from the backyard together. ![Stumpfest Cake](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DLR-Bluey-Whats-Cooking-StumpCake-1-1600x900.jpg)### Bluey’s Best Day Ever! at Disneyland [Bluey’s Best Day Ever!](https://disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/disneyland/blueys-best-day-ever/) transforms Fantasyland Theatre into a Fun Fair at Bluey’s School, with Bluey and Bingo appearing throughout the day alongside live performers and musicians. The experience brings moments from the animated series to life and runs through 2026. This is separate from the Walt Disney World version of the Bluey experience, which opens May 26 at Conservation Station at Animal Kingdom as part of Cool Kids’ Summer and stays beyond the season. Pricing for the sipper and popcorn bucket has not been officially confirmed. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Food, Disney+, Disneyland, Entertainment **Tags:** Bluey Popcorn Bucket, Bluey Sipper Disneyland, Disneyland Gets A Bluey Sipper and Popcorn Bucket When Bluey's Best Day Ever Opens March 22 --- ### [Bluey's Best Day Ever at Disneyland: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/20/blueys-best-day-ever-at-disneyland-everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-go/) **Published:** March 20, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Bluey’s Best Day Ever!** opens at **Disneyland Park’s Fantasyland Theatre on March 22, 2026**, marking the first time Bluey and Bingo have appeared at a Disney park in the United States. The experience is part of Disney’s global partnership with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio and lands during the Disneyland Resort’s 70th Celebration. Here is everything you need to know before your visit. Mickey Mouse Just Showed Up in [Bluey’s Backyard](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/22/mickey-mouse-just-showed-up-in-blueys-backyard/). For the latest Bluey news including Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the upcoming Bluey movie, and everything else happening in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Bluey guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/). ![Bluey's Best Day Ever at Disneyland: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bluey-and-Friends-at-Disneyland-1349x900.jpg)## What Is Bluey’s Best Day Ever? Bluey’s Best Day Ever! is a live, daily experience set inside the Fantasyland Theatre, which has been reimagined as the grounds of Bluey’s school. The entryway features a newly designed facade with details pulled directly from the animated series. The experience runs throughout the day, with Bluey and Bingo appearing on stage at set times as part of two unique rotating shows. There is no traditional seating structure. Guests are encouraged to move around the theatre and explore both the upper and lower grounds. The whole space functions as an active play environment, not a sit-down show. If you are also planning ahead for Walt Disney World, [Bluey’s Wild World opens May 26 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/blueys-wild-world-opens-may-26-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-and-its-more-than-a-meet-and-greet/) as a separate experience at Conservation Station inside Rafiki’s Planet Watch, giving families two very different ways to see the Heeler sisters this year. ![New Bluey's Best Day Ever Marquee at Disneyland](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Blueys-Best-Day-Ever-at-Disneyland-1619x1080-1-1349x900.png)## What Happens During the Show? Bluey and Bingo perform alongside a troupe of comedic actors and a live five-piece band playing drums, guitar, trumpet, saxophone, and trombone. The music features new arrangements of songs from the series, performed live for every show, with orchestral and choral background music layered in alongside the band. Characters from the show appear beyond just Bluey and Bingo. Chattermax, Unicorse, and a troupe of Grannies all join in on stage. During Keepy Uppy moments, the performers toss balloons out into the audience, so expect kids to be on their feet. A surprise cavalcade weaves through the crowd featuring large-scale inflatables of Bluey’s friends Jack, MacKenzie, Indy, Honey, and Rusty. The show flows between live musical moments and games pulled from the series, including Keepy Uppy and dance segments with moves from the show. ![Bluey's Disneyland Stage Show](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Blueys-Best-Day-Ever-Bubbles-1349x900.jpg)## Games and Photo Opportunities Outside the main stage moments, the upper and lower grounds of the theatre host a full fun fair setup built around Bluey’s school. The life-sized Gnome Village and Fairy Garden are two key interactive spots where guests can join group play and storytelling activities. Kids can race Barky Boats down an imaginary waterway or climb aboard Bluey’s helicopter stump for a pretend flight. These are hands-on, active play setups, not passive viewing areas. Photo opportunities include posing with Bluey’s family car and a fun fair map, and joining a class photo setup with Bluey and her classmates. [![Bluey Photo Op](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bluey-Photo-Opportunities-at-Disneyland-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bluey-Photo-Opportunities-at-Disneyland-1620x1080-1.jpg)[![Bluey Puzzles Disneyland](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bluey-Gnome-Village-and-Fairy-Garden-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bluey-Gnome-Village-and-Fairy-Garden-1620x1080-1.jpg)![Bluey's Class Photo Op](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bluey-Games-and-Photo-Opportunities-at-Disneyland-1620x1080-1-1350x900.png)## Merchandise at Disneyland A Bluey merchandise lineup is rolling out at multiple locations across the resort. For the full breakdown of what’s available including the Bluey 3D character sipper and popcorn bucket, [we covered the complete Disneyland Bluey merchandise and food lineup here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/13/disneyland-gets-a-bluey-sipper-and-popcorn-bucket-when-blueys-best-day-ever-opens-march-22/). On the apparel side, kids’ tees and a kids’ zip fleece are available, along with a Bluey and Bingo pin and lanyard set. Merchandise locations and start dates are as follows: World of Disney at Downtown Disney District begins March 20. Elias & Co. at Disney California Adventure begins March 20. The Fantasyland Theatre Valet location begins March 22. Disney has also announced that additional Bluey merchandise is coming to the resort over the next few months, including Bluey and Bingo Create Your Own Headband plushes. No specific release date has been given yet, but Disney confirmed more is on the way. [![Disneyland Gets A Bluey Sipper and Popcorn Bucket When Bluey's Best Day Ever Opens March 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneyland-Is-Getting-a-Bluey-Sipper-and-Popcorn-Bucket-When-Blueys-Best-Day-Ever-Opens-March-22-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneyland-Is-Getting-a-Bluey-Sipper-and-Popcorn-Bucket-When-Blueys-Best-Day-Ever-Opens-March-22.jpg)## How to Plan Your Visit Check the Disneyland app or Disneyland.com for the daily entertainment schedule before your visit. Show times for Bluey and Bingo’s stage appearances rotate throughout the day, so knowing the schedule in advance helps you plan around the rest of your park day. No Lightning Lane or paid reservation is required to attend. The experience is included with regular park admission. Because seating is not required and guests are meant to move freely, arrival a few minutes before a stage moment is usually enough to get a good spot. The experience runs through 2026 as part of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, so it is not a limited-time pop-up with a firm end date announced yet. ## Bluey’s Best Day Ever at Disneyland: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go **When does Bluey’s Best Day Ever open at Disneyland?** March 22, 2026 at the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park. **Do I need a separate ticket or reservation?** No. The experience is included with standard Disneyland Park admission. No Lightning Lane or advance reservation is required. **Is there assigned seating?** No. Guests are encouraged to explore and move around the theatre freely. Seating is not required at any point. **Which characters appear during the show?** Bluey and Bingo appear on stage at set times. They are joined by Chattermax, Unicorse, and a troupe of Grannies, plus large-scale inflatables of Bluey’s friends during a surprise cavalcade. **Where can I buy Bluey merchandise at Disneyland Resort?** World of Disney at Downtown Disney District and Elias & Co. at Disney California Adventure both start selling Bluey merchandise on March 20. The Fantasyland Theatre Valet location opens its Bluey merch on March 22. More items, including Create Your Own Headband plushes, are coming later. **Is Bluey also coming to Walt Disney World?** Yes. Bluey’s Wild World opens May 26 at Conservation Station inside Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, running through Cool Kids’ Summer and beyond. It is a separate experience from the Disneyland stage show. **How long does the experience run?** Bluey’s Best Day Ever! runs through 2026 as part of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. No end date has been announced yet. **Is the show tied to Disney’s broader Bluey partnership?** Yes. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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You can watch it right now on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8irjpFMQphI) or catch it on [Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/whats-on). For the latest Bluey news including Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the upcoming Bluey movie, and everything else happening in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Bluey guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/). ![Mickey Mouse Just Showed Up in Bluey's Backyard](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mickey-Mouse-Just-Showed-Up-in-Blueys-Backyard-1600x900.jpg)## Mickey Meets the Heelers, and It’s Exactly as Good as You’d Hope If you’ve ever watched Bluey with your kids and thought “this feels like it could slot right into a Disney universe,” you’re not wrong. Bluey has quietly become one of the most beloved shows on the planet, the kind of series parents enjoy just as much as their children. And Mickey Mouse? He’s been making families happy for nearly 100 years. Putting them together feels obvious in hindsight, but seeing it actually happen is genuinely delightful. The whole Clubhouse crew shows up for this one. Watching Goofy try to hold still for Musical Statues while Bluey runs circles around everyone is the kind of chaos that writes itself. This short has the warmth and playful energy that fans of both shows are going to love. ## Catch Up on the Whole Mickey+ Series Mickey + Bluey is the third short in the Mickey+ series, and the whole collection is worth watching back to back. It all started with Mickey + Stitch, where Mickey and Minnie taught Stitch the Hot Dog Dance. Then came Mickey + Spidey, a team-up with Spidey and His Amazing Friends that featured a whole new original dance called “Do the Spidey,” complete with a new song from Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump. Now the gang heads to the Heeler backyard for a round of Musical Statues. All three shorts are available now on Disney+, so if your little ones haven’t seen the Stitch or Spidey ones yet, this is a great excuse to make a morning of it. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-22-073858.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-22-073717.png)## A Big Year for Bluey And the timing could not be better. Today is opening day for [Bluey’s Best Day Ever at Disneyland](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/20/blueys-best-day-ever-at-disneyland-everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-go/), bringing Bluey and Bingo to the park for the first time. If you are heading to Disneyland today or have a trip coming up, everything you need to know is right there at that link. On the Walt Disney World side, Bluey and Bingo will also be meeting guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom starting May 26 as part of Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station. Kids can play games straight from the show and explore animals native to Australia at Jumping Junction. You can read all the details on [what’s coming to Walt Disney World this summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) right here on Fantasy Land News. And if you want something even bigger to look forward to, a full-length Bluey movie from Walt Disney Studios is headed to theaters on August 6, 2027. Watch “Mickey + Bluey” on [YouTube now](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8irjpFMQphI) or stream it on [Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/whats-on). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Pre-orders are open now at [gameloft.com/game/bluey](https://gameloft.com/game/bluey). For the latest Bluey news including Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the upcoming Bluey movie, and everything else happening in 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News Bluey guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/). ![Bluey's Happy Snaps Is a New Video Game Coming to Consoles and PC in 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BMC_26046_NintendoAmericaStorefront_eShopBanner_A_01_LS_1920x1080-1600x900.jpg)## What Is Bluey’s Happy Snaps? Bluey’s Happy Snaps puts players in charge of a camera that Bluey and Bingo discover belonging to their dad Bandit. The story follows the family on an exciting trip through Bluey’s world, with players snapping photos of locations and characters, collecting hundreds of stickers and decorations, and building their own scrapbook from what they capture along the way. The game supports two players simultaneously, with a second player able to jump in, explore, and pose for photos alongside the main player. It is designed as a family co-op experience that kids and parents can play together. ## Locations From the Show Come to Life Bluey’s Happy Snaps takes players through some of the most recognizable locations from the series, all set in and around Brisbane. Fans will recognize The Park from the Season 1 episode Spy Game, South Bank from the Season 2 episode Ice Cream, and the stunning lookout featured in The Sign from Season 3. Each area is fully built out as an interactive environment rather than a backdrop, with Australian wildlife including lorikeets and koalas appearing throughout for players to photograph. ## Platforms and Pre-Order Bluey’s Happy Snaps will be available digitally on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. A physical retail version will also release on PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 in select markets. ![Bluey's Happy Snaps Screenshot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BHS_Bluey_New-Farm-Park-1-2048x1152-1-1600x900.jpg)No specific release date beyond later in 2026 has been announced. Pre-orders are open now through [Gameloft](https://gameloft.com/game/bluey). Bluey’s Happy Snaps is developed by Gameloft Brisbane — the same city where the show is set — in close collaboration with Ludo Studio and BBC Studios, the teams behind the series. That direct collaboration with the show’s creators is worth noting for fans who care about the game feeling true to the Bluey world. Bluey’s Wild World opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 26, 2026, as part of [Walt Disney World’s Cool Kids’ Summer season](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Bluey, Fantasy Land News **Tags:** Bluey Video Game, Bluey's Happy Snaps Is a New Video Game Coming to Consoles and PC in 2026 --- ### [Exclusive First Look! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 Merchandise Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/16/exclusive-first-look-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-2025-merchandise-revealed/) **Published:** October 16, 2025 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ![Exclusive First Look! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 Merchandise Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mickeys-Very-Merry-Christmas-2025-Merchandise-1600x900.jpg)Exclusive First Look! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 Merchandise Revealed. The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and Disney is spreading early holiday cheer with a sneak peek at the exclusive merchandise coming to **[Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/09/mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-dates-and-tickets-announced-for-2025/ "Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates and Tickets Announced for 2025")** in 2025. Guests attending this special-ticketed event at Magic Kingdom can look forward to decking the halls—and themselves—with festive new apparel, accessories, and collectibles available only during the party. The limited-edition collection will be available primarily at the **Emporium** on Main Street U.S.A., giving party-goers a fantastic way to commemorate their night of fireworks, parades, and free cookies. **A First Look at the Must-Have Merch:** - **2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Spirit Jersey:** Get ready to live in the holiday spirit all year round! This year’s Spirit Jersey features a bold design perfect for cozy nights and park hopping. ![Exclusive First Look! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 Merchandise Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-MVMCP-Spirit-Jersey-1536x1024-1-1350x900.jpg) - **2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Ear Headband:** Pair your jersey with these festively-fun ears. Featuring a cheerful design, these ears are sure to have you saying, “Oh deer, Christmas is here!” ![Exclusive First Look! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 Merchandise Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-WDW-MVMCP-Ear-Headband-1-1536x1025-1-1349x900.jpg) - **Mickey’s Very Merry Loungefly Bag:** A perfect accessory for parading down Main Street U.S.A. between sips of cocoa and bites of holiday cookies. The bag features an adorable holiday scene with Mickey, Minnie, Chip, and Dale in their holly-jolly best. ![Exclusive First Look! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 Merchandise Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-WDW-MVMCP-Merch-Backpack-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg) - **Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Mug:** Cozy up with this exclusive mug, dipped in dreamy red, cream, and gold hues. It’s perfect for sipping memories long after the Christmas season melts away. ![Exclusive First Look! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 Merchandise Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-WDW-MVMCP-Merch-Mug-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg) - **2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Ornament:** For ornament collectors and sentimental gift-givers, the annual ornament is back! This collectible is sure to be your Christmas tree’s new best friend. ![Exclusive First Look! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 Merchandise Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-WDW-MVMCP-Merch-Ornament-721x1080-1-601x900.jpg) - **Mickey’s Very Merry-Themed Magnet Picture Frame:** Don’t let those magical PhotoPass moments fade! This themed magnet frame is the perfect way to stick your joy right on the fridge and remember the night. ![Exclusive First Look! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 Merchandise Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-WDW-MVMCP-Merch-Frame-721x1080-1-601x900.jpg)## Exclusive First Look! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 Merchandise Revealed > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DP2yBrkDEB-/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[A post shared by Disney Parks (@disneyparks)](https://www.instagram.com/p/DP2yBrkDEB-/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) **Party Dates and Early Entry Reminder:** The 2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party runs on select nights from **[Friday, November 7 to Sunday, December 21.](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/tickets/events/?CMP=ILC-DPFY25Q1wo0528250001L)** **Confirmed 2025 Party Dates:** - **November:** 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30 - **December:** 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21 **Holiday Cheer Starts Early:** A friendly reminder to all party ticket holders: you can begin your holiday celebrations early! Even though the party officially starts at 7:00 p.m., guests with a valid party ticket have the option to enter Magic Kingdom as early as **4:00 p.m.** to kickstart their festive evening. Tickets for the event are selling quickly, with some dates already selling out, so be sure to secure your admission soon and prepare to make your list (and check it twice!) for this year’s incredible, exclusive holiday merchandise. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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In anticipation of the new [**Zootopia: Better Zoogether**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/08/here-is-how-to-get-a-preview-of-disneys-newest-show-zootopia-better-zoogether/ "Here is How to Get a Preview of Disney’s Newest Show Zootopia ‘Better Zoogether’")! A 4D show is set to open on November 7 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and a flurry of “koala-ty” merchandise is scheduled to debut at the Discovery Trading Company on the same day. [**Zootopia 2**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/30/zootopia-2-merchandise-hits-the-shelves-following-final-trailer-debut/ "Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut") is coming to theaters on November 27, 2025, but before we can get excited about all the merchandise coming for the new movie, we need to. Here at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we have a new attraction opening in the Tree of Life! [**Zootopia Better Zoogether**](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/attractions/animal-kingdom/zootopia-better-zoogether/)**!** This new 4D show at the heart of the Tree of Life is the perfect addition to a wild day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Zootopia: Better Zoogether! is a reminder that the natural world is profoundly interconnected, and we are no exception. The collection, inspired by the new show in the Tree of Life Theater, features beloved characters like Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and Clawhauser. Highlights include an **Attraction T-shirt** and a **Glow-in-the-Dark Loungefly Backpack**, both featuring the attraction’s vibrant poster art and the crew rocking their “CarrotVision” glasses. ![Animal Kingdom Goes Wild with New ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’ Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-WDW-Zootopia-Merch-6-721x1080-1-601x900.jpg)![Animal Kingdom Goes Wild with New ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’ Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-WDW-Zootopia-Merch-5-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)For fans of Zootopia’s superstar, **Gazelle**, a “purr-fectly” pink T-shirt captures the singer in her natural glam habitat, a nod to the show’s musical finale. Party Animals will want to move at Flash’s pace to snag the sloth-themed gear! A cozy **Crewneck** and **Water Bottle** both feature the fastest sloth at the DMV, alongside a **Youth Party Animal Hat** to keep cool while exploring the park’s wild biomes. ![Animal Kingdom Goes Wild with New ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’ Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-WDW-Zootopia-Merch-1-721x1080-1-601x900.jpg)![Animal Kingdom Goes Wild with New ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’ Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-WDW-Zootopia-Merch-4-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)Pin collectors have extra reason to celebrate with a **Party Animal Flash pin**, a **Mystery Set** of attraction pins, and an **exclusive Gazelle pin** available only to Annual Passholders. ![Animal Kingdom Goes Wild with New ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’ Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-WDW-Zootopia-Merch-2-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)![Animal Kingdom Goes Wild with New ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’ Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-WDW-Zootopia-Merch-7-1-768x1076-1-642x900.jpg)## Animal Kingdom Goes Wild with New ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’ Merchandise Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Animal%20Kingdom%20Goes%20Wild%20with%20New%20%E2%80%98Zootopia%3A%20Better%20Zoogether%21%E2%80%99%20Merchandise&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Animal%20Kingdom%20Goes%20Wild%20with%20New%20%E2%80%98Zootopia%3A%20Better%20Zoogether%21%E2%80%99%20Merchandise "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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If you love Figment, this festival is for you. The **2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts merchandise** leans hard into EPCOT’s purple dragon, and honestly, that’s not a bad thing. This year’s lineup includes a bold **Spirit Jersey**, colorful **Ears**, a new Figment plush, drinkware, bags, and a few smaller collectibles that are easy to miss if you’re not paying attention. The Festival of the Arts runs from **January 16 through February 23, 2026**, and the merch usually shows up fast and disappears just as quickly. Some items sell out in days. Others quietly vanish and never come back. So if you’re planning a trip, or you just like knowing what to look for, this guide breaks it all down. Figment is everywhere this year, especially on apparel and accessories. Most popular items sell early, not at the end of the festival. Once you’re done shopping, go on a [**Scavenger Hunt looking for Figments in Paintings**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/10/scavenger-hunt-figments-brush-with-the-masters-epcot-arts-festival-2026/ "Scavenger Hunt: Figment’s Brush with the Masters Epcot Arts Festival 2026"), [**Search for oversized Lorcana Cards**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/10/disney-lorcana-trading-card-game-scavenger-hunt-coming-to-epcots-festival-of-the-arts-2026/ "Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game Scavenger Hunt Coming to Epcot’s Festival of the Arts 2026"), Eat some Artwork! Check out our full [**Guide to Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts 2026**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/10/the-ultimate-2026-epcot-international-festival-of-the-arts-guide/ "The Ultimate 2026 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Guide")! ![EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Merchandise Guide 2026: Figment Spirit Jersey, Ears, Plush & More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/EPCOT-International-Festival-of-the-Arts-Merchandise-Guide-2026_-Figment-Spirit-Jersey-Ears-Plush-1600x900.jpg)### **The 2026 Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey** The design is loud in a good way. Bright colors. Figment front and center. World Showcase details worked into the artwork. It looks like something made for this festival, not just a logo slapped on a shirt. Bursting with vibrant shades of teal, blue, purple, pink, and more, this EPCOT Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey is a celebration of color, featuring Figment drawing the World Showcase as the centerpiece. The back print reads “EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2026” and is the perfect piece to brighten up your closet! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Festival-of-the-Arts-Merchandise-2026-Spirit-Jersey-1536x1025-1-1349x900.jpg) ### Festival Ears The **Festival of the Arts Ears** for 2026 are flashy without being over the top. Purple tones. A shiny bow. A Spaceship Earth detail in the center. They pair well with the Spirit Jersey if you like matching your park outfits. These are the kind of ears people buy for photos and then display at home. They’re not subtle, but Festival of the Arts merch usually isn’t. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/EPCOT-International-Festival-of-the-Arts-Ear-Headband-1536x1025-1-1349x900.jpg)### Figment Baseball Hat The baseball cap is an easy win. It’s more low‑key than the ears but still clearly festival merch. Figment is painted across the design, and it feels wearable outside the parks. If you don’t love ears or Spirit Jerseys, this is a good alternative. It’s practical. You’ll actually use it. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/EPCOT-International-Festival-of-the-Arts-Baseball-Hat-1536x1025-1-1349x900.jpg) ### Figment Plush The **Figment plush** this year leans into the art theme. Apron. Beret. Paintbrush. It’s cute without trying too hard. This is a good pick if you want something that fits on a shelf or desk. Kids like it. Adults buy it anyway. That’s usually the sign of a strong plush design. ### Festival Ornament There’s also a festival ornament, and yes, people buy these even if it’s not the holidays. It’s small, easy to pack, and works as a year‑round display piece. If you collect Disney ornaments, this one fits nicely with past Festival of the Arts designs. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/EPCOT-International-Festival-of-the-Arts-Figment-Plush-1536x1025-1-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/EPCOT-International-Festival-of-the-Arts-Ornament-1536x1024-1-1350x900.jpg) ### Loungefly Bag The **Loungefly Festival of the Arts bag** is busy, but in a fun way. Figment is painting. The colors pop. And it works as both a backpack and a shoulder bag. This is one of those items that sells out quietly. It doesn’t always get the hype of a Spirit Jersey, but it doesn’t stick around either. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/EPCOT-International-Festival-of-the-Arts-Loungefly-Novelty-Bag-1536x1025-1-1349x900.jpg) ### Festival Mug and Water Bottle The mug and water bottle both feature festival artwork and Figment details. They’re solid souvenirs because you’ll actually use them. The water bottle is great for park days. The mug feels like something you pull out at home and instantly remember the trip. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/EPCOT-International-Festival-of-the-Arts-Mug-1536x1025-1-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/EPCOT-International-Festival-of-the-Arts-Water-Bottle-1536x1025-1-1349x900.jpg) ### Mini Festival Gift Cards Go cash-free when you purchase a Disney Gift Card in a unique, festival-themed design—available at festival kiosks, [Creations Shop](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/shops/epcot/creations-shop/) and other select stores. Scan the card to pay for food, merchandise and more! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DisneyGiftCard_2026_FOTA_WDWListing-16x9-1.webp) If you’re visiting EPCOT during the festival, build merch time into your day. Don’t treat it like an afterthought. Some of the best pieces sell before the festival even hits its midpoint. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Whether you’re visiting Walt Disney World this February, you’re going to see pink and red everywhere. This isn’t just a few t-shirts, either. They’ve released everything from scented plushies to high-end jewelry and even some Star Wars droids. Now we just wait to see if [**Villiantine’s Day**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/02/13/disney-villains-have-taken-over-hollywood-studios-today-for-happy-villaintines-day/ "Disney Villains Have Taken Over Hollywood Studios Today for Happy VillainTines Day") happens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios again this year. We know on Valentine’s Day 2026, we will see special characters at Walt Disney World. If you’ve been to the parks during the holidays before, you know the drill. The good stuff sells out fast. This year, the vibe is very “retro.” Think 1970s patterns, soft colors, and a lot of chenille patches. I’ve looked through the shops at Disney Springs and in the Parks, plus some interesting collections online. We’re going to look at the new spirit jerseys and the latest BaubleBar. Here is the breakdown of the **Walt Disney World Valentine’s Merchandise 2026** lineup. ![Fall in Love with the 2026 Walt Disney World Valentine’s Merchandise Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Fall-in-Love-with-the-2026-Walt-Disney-World-Valentines-Merchandise-Collection-1600x900.jpg)## The Heart of the Collection: 2026 Dated Valentine’s Plush & Keepsakes Every year, Disney releases a dated Mickey and Minnie plush. For 2026, they went with a “Retro-Mod” look. Mickey is wearing a pink leisure suit with little hearts on it. Minnie has a pink dress with a fuzzy skirt. They cost $32.99 each. The smaller plushies are actually more interesting this year. The Chip ‘n Dale Cupid set has a faint strawberry chocolate smell. It’s a nice touch that makes them feel a bit more special than a standard stuffed animal. ![Fall in Love with the 2026 Walt Disney World Valentine’s Merchandise Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260105_100246-1600x900.jpg)![Fall in Love with the 2026 Walt Disney World Valentine’s Merchandise Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260105_100156-1600x900.jpg)## Romantic Threads: 2026 Apparel for Couples and Families The big item this year is the **Disney Valentine’s Spirit Jersey 2026**. It’s $79.99, which is steep, but the quality is solid. It has a pink-to-white ombre fade. The back says “I Heart Mickey” in big, fuzzy letters. It’s simple and looks good in photos. ![Fall in Love with the 2026 Walt Disney World Valentine’s Merchandise Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260105_100343-1600x900.jpg)![Fall in Love with the 2026 Walt Disney World Valentine’s Merchandise Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260105_100336-1600x900.jpg)If you don’t want to spend $80 on a shirt, you have other options. Like the regular T-shirts for $34.99, or the zip-up hoodie for $59.99. Also, if you’re staying at a resort, check out the **Disney candy heart pajamas**. They’re made of a really soft, thin material that’s perfect for Florida weather. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260105_100310-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260105_100303-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260105_100248-1600x900.jpg)## Sweeter Accessories: Loungefly, BaubleBar, and Pandora Loungefly is always a big deal. The main **Loungefly Disney Valentine’s backpack** for 2026 features Stitch and Angel. It’s covered in flowers and has “Be Mine” written on it. These usually sell out first at the **Creations Shop** in EPCOT, so grab one early if you see it. For jewelry fans, the **Disney Pandora 2026 charm**s are the standout. Stitch and Angel. If you want something for your ears, **[BaubleBar](https://www.baublebar.com/collections/disney-valentines-day)** has a new headband with pink gemstones. They’re $54.99, which is more than the regular $34.99 ears, but they feel a lot sturdier. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/B802698_RGB.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PSA2629_RGB.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/vday_Disney_PLP_block_05_600x.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/vday_Disney_PLP_block_01_600x.webp)## Galactic Love: Star Wars Droid Factory Valentine’s Edition Star Wars fans usually get left out of the holiday stuff, but not this time. The Droid Factory has two new droids: **R2-LVU** and **R2-INO**. It’s a clear reference to Han Solo’s “I love you / I know” line. You can find these for $26.99 at **Tatooine Traders** in Hollywood Studios. They come in a special box that looks like Cloud City. These droids are small, but they’re very popular with collectors. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1814105970239-5-900x900.webp)The **Walt Disney World Valentine’s Merchandise 2026** collection is actually pretty good this year. It feels like they put more effort into the materials, like the opal in the charms and the scents in the plushies. The retro 70s vibe is a nice change from the bright red colors they usually use. I’m curious—are you more into the classic Mickey and Minnie look, or do you prefer the Stitch and Angel stuff? 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This holiday season and into early 2025 Macy’s and Disney will collaborate with various other brands to bring Disney into more than 200 Macy’s stores. Beginning Oct. 17 through early 2025, Macy’s flagship Herald Square store will have a dedicated Mickey and [Minnie Mouse store](https://www.macys.com/shop/character-shop/disney/disney-macys?id=348367&edge=hybrid&cm_kws=disney), as will 200 Macy’s stores nationwide. The companies have also collaborated on capsule and limited-edition items with BaubleBar, Stoney Clover Lane, Kate Spade, Citizen, Funko, Hallmark, Swarovski, and Loungefly, to name a few. There will also be limited-edition artwork available by Jeff Shelly, Disney’s character art director. Macy’s released a press release announcing the new [Minnie Mouse collection and Balloon](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/10/18/minnie-mouse-gets-her-own-gaint-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-balloon-and-collection/ "Minnie Mouse Gets Her Own Giant Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon and Collection"): “Macy’s and Disney have created magic together for ninety years, establishing a legacy that is beloved across multiple generations,” said Nata Dvir, chief merchandising officer at Macy’s. “We recognize this rich history and are excited to offer our customers this exclusive holiday assortment. The comes to life in dedicated Mickey and Minnie Shops and offers all our customers – from our youngest to our most fashion-forward – products and experiences only available at Macy’s.” ![Macy's and Disney Collaborate for more than Thanksgiving Balloons](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Minnie-Mouse-Macys-Day-Balloon-Thanksgiving-1024x504.jpg)Macy’s and Disney Collaborate for more than Thanksgiving Balloons“Fans of all ages will have the chance to welcome Minnie Mouse and her signature charm as she makes her debut in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” said Chrissy Anderson, Vice President, North America Brand Commercialization at Disney Consumer Products. “There’s no better way to mark this milestone than with a limited-edition collection that celebrates her sparkling personality and iconic style.” **First of its Kind Artwork, Exclusive to Macy’s** Jeff Shelly, Disney’s legendary director of character art, creates a first-of-its-kind collection of artwork, exclusively for the partnership. Each artwork captures the hearts of both Macy’s and Disney enthusiasts alike, featuring characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and more. The illustrations come to life in the exclusive collection made for Macy’s and in Minnie Mouse’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon debut. **Limited-Edition Assortment** Disney’s timeless charm meets the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in a limited-edition assortment that includes apparel, accessories, collectibles, toys, beauty, and more, perfect for holiday gifting and family memories.​ With over 100 products to choose from, there’s something for everyone, from cozy sweats and tees, festive family pajamas and slippers to fashion-forward apparel and accessories for adults. In a nod to nostalgia, these products are awe-inspiring, capturing every heart and imagination. Macy’s and Disney have collaborated with celebrated brands to create new capsules and limited-edition items, exclusively available at Macy’s, including BaubleBar, Stoney Clover Lane, Kate Spade, Citizen, Funko, Hallmark, Swarovski, Loungefly and more. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBOfhsJu1TG/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[A post shared by Stoney Clover Lane (@stoneyclover)](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBOfhsJu1TG/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Macy’s and Disney Collaborate for more than Thanksgiving Balloons**Dedicated Disney Shops in Macy’s Stores** Beginning October 17th through the New Year, there will be a dedicated Mickey and Minnie Shop at Macy’s Herald Square flagship and across 200 Macy’s stores nationwide. Macy’s Herald Square flagship will host a special concession stand and interactive AR experience that will allow customers to see themselves as Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade “Balloon Handlers,” where customers can shop the exclusive Disney collection products in person. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Consumer Products, Fantasy Land News, Merchandise, The Walt Disney Company --- ### [How Disney Goes Beyond Storytelling](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/05/20/how-disney-goes-beyond-storytelling/) **Published:** May 20, 2024 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ![How Disney Goes Beyond Storytelling](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20220505_175642-1024x577.jpg)How Disney Goes Beyond Storytelling. From the very beginning, Walt Disney envisioned a company where his stories could grow, coming to life in different forms and in every aspect of people’s lives. In 1930, Walt inked his first [licensing partnership to put Mickey Mouse on some pencil tablets](https://d23.com/disney-history/#:~:text=A%20man%20in%20New%20York,the%20start%20of%20Disney%20merchandising.) thus kicking off the start of Disney merchandising. Then in 1955, he opened [Disneyland](https://disneyland.disney.go.com/), creating an entirely new kind of storytelling that could only be experienced. For more than 100 years, Disney’s unparalleled stories have been a core strategic advantage. As the Licensing Expo kicks off in Las Vegas on Tuesday, our storytelling continues to be a differentiator. Disney’s franchises — beloved brands such as Marvel, Star Wars, Disney Animation, and Pixar, among others — connect with billions of fans through a broad array of unique products and experiences. There are many facets of The Walt Disney Company, but the guiding light across its media kingdom and the heart that powers the magic is storytelling. However, Disney doesn’t just tell iconic stories, it goes *beyond* storytelling to make dreams a reality for people around the world each day, building enduring franchises that stand the test of time. Disney CEO Bob Iger has said that “one of the things that truly sets Disney apart is our unique ability to turn top quality IP into top quality experiences, leading to significant growth,” and Disney is constantly creating new, innovative experiences that craft deep relationships with consumers. This connective storytelling approach is on full display at Disney’s theme parks and onboard Disney Cruise Line, where everything — down to the tiniest detail — immerses guests in the boundless creativity of Disney stories. And, as Walt once said, we’re just getting started. ***Related: [Celebrate D23’s 15th Anniversary All Summer Long with Discounts, Offers, Special Events, and Inside Out 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/05/14/celebrate-d23s-15th-anniversary-all-summer-long-with-discounts-offers-special-events-and-inside-out-2/ "Celebrate D23’s 15th Anniversary All Summer Long with Discounts, Offers, Special Events, and Inside Out 2")*** Disney announced last year that it’s planning to accelerate and expand investment in its Experiences segment to nearly double capital expenditures over the course of approximately 10 years to roughly [$60 billion to build new attractions, ships, and lands.](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disney-plans-to-expand-investment-in-parks-business/) “We’re making investment decisions that look decades ahead, with a view to create long-lasting appeal to generations of families,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of[ Disney Experiences](https://disneyconnect.com/?v=1). “Just like our stories and characters, our new lands, ships, hotels and attractions will stand the test of time, generating excitement among our Guests and fans for years to come.” Here are just a few examples of how Disney goes beyond storytelling: ##### **Frozen** ![How Disney Goes Beyond Storytelling](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CR4061_IR_Frozen_Graphic_V2-722x406-1.jpeg)How Disney Goes Beyond StorytellingWith more than $2.7 billion earned at the global box office, a significant product line, and countless renditions of *Let It Go*, one of the most popular cultural franchises of the past decade is Disney Animation’s Frozen. The adventures of Elsa and Anna have inspired Disney experiences around the globe such as [World of Frozen](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/world-of-frozen-faq-hong-kong-disneyland/), a new themed land at Hong Kong Disneyland, and a soon-to-be revealed Frozen area at [Fantasy Springs](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/fantasy-springs-tokyo-disneysea/) at Tokyo DisneySea. These experiences are filled with enchanting landscapes, family-friendly attractions, and unforgettable characters from Arendelle. Soon a Frozen-themed land will be coming to [Disneyland Paris](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disneyland-paris-second-park-new-creative-vision/) as part of a multi-year project that will bring attractions inspired by Frozen to Europe. ##### **Toy Story** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CR4061_IR_Pixar_Graphic_V5-722x406-1.png)Since 1995, Toy Story has stood out as one of the most treasured stories in all of animation, as well as one of Disney’s premier franchises bringing in more than $3.2 billion at the box office. This enduring love for Woody, Buzz and the rest of Andy’s toys has led to popular Toy Story attractions across the globe: guests can step into a Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort, Shanghai Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland and Disneyland Paris. They can also stay at a Toy Story Resort Hotel, which integrates the brand into themed resorts at both Shanghai Disney Resort and Tokyo Disney Resort, as well as [Pixar Place Hotel](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/pixar-place-hotel-opens-at-disneyland-resort-celebrating-the-artistry-and-whimsy-of-pixar-animation-studios/) at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. ##### **The Avengers** ![How Disney Goes Beyond Storytelling](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CAP4-768x403-1.jpg)It’s impossible to talk about popular franchises without talking about Marvel, and you can’t talk about Marvel without mentioning Earth’s Mightiest Heroes: The Avengers. The Avengers films have shattered box office records by notching $7.7 billion globally, and have captivated audiences with rich storytelling, compelling characters, and groundbreaking visual effects. This makes them the perfect source of inspiration for gripping theme park experiences like Avengers Campus, an immersive land that invites guests to take part in living side-by-side with some of the world’s most powerful heroes. Some of the Avengers can also be found on the high seas on Disney Cruise Line, which offers a variety of Super Hero-themed adventures, such as the Worlds of Marvel dinner experience and Marvel Super Hero Academy on-board the Disney Wish. Guests can also join a Marvel Day at Sea cruise in 2025 where more than 30 Super Heroes and Villains come together for thrilling activities and one-of-a-kind entertainment on board the Disney Dream. ##### **Star Wars** ![How Disney Goes Beyond Storytelling](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CR4061_IR_StarWars_Graphic_V7-722x406-1.png)How Disney Goes Beyond StorytellingThe galaxy far, far away has enchanted audiences since 1977’s *Star Wars: A New Hope* by generating $10.2 billion at the worldwide box office, and Disney’s creative minds have pushed the boundaries of theme park design to transport guests into this treasured universe. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — which is located at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Park — is an expansive themed area that transports guests to the planet Batuu, where they can take part in their own Star Wars story. This includes building custom droids and lightsabers and enjoying galactic cuisine, all within an authentic and highly-detailed Star Wars environment. Not to mention, they can take part in thrilling attractions such as flying the Millennium Falcon in *Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run* and fleeing Kylo Ren and the First Order in *Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.* The Star Wars saga continues on the Disney Wish at the Hyperspace Lounge, where guests can glimpse interstellar views of Coruscant, Tatooine and Batuu with signature Star Wars-inspired beverages. ##### **Disney Experiences and Beyond** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BullDog-1920x1080-1-722x406-1.png)Though wondrous, these experiences offer just a taste of what Disney can do. The expansive world of Disney Consumer Products ensures fans always have the chance to reconnect with their favorite stories. This is thanks to Disney’s global line of products spanning several key realms such as retail products as well as publishing and gaming. Continuing the tradition of creating authentic, interactive experiences, Disney recently announced a new partnership with [Epic Games](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disney-and-epic-games-fortnite/) that will give way to a brand-new games and entertainment universe, bolstering the reach of Disney’s time-tested stories to gamers worldwide. This new universe will not only give users the chance to play and interact with Disney content but will offer them the opportunity to create their own wholly unique Disney-themed gaming experiences, too. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It’s early morning at World of Disney at [Disney Springs](https://www.disneysprings.com/?CMP=ILC-DPFY24Q3wo0627240020F), and Jeffrey Workman is wrapping up his day. As a Merchandise Presentation Specialist for Disney Consumer Products, Jeffrey’s role is not typically seen by guests but is crucial in creating the enchanting shopping experiences they enjoy each day. Using his keen eye for style, he meticulously arranges new products and dresses mannequins in merchandise locations across the resort. Before the first guests of the day arrive to peruse the perfectly manicured displays, Jeffrey has already put in the hours to bring this retail location to life. One recent collection has really caught Jeffrey’s eye — while he has had a hand in presenting many collections throughout his Disney career, it’s the latest Donald Duck 90 collection that holds a special place in his heart. From a new Munchlings design to shirts, pins and ears, [the recently-released collection](https://www.disneystore.com/characters/disney/donald-duck/?CMP=ILC-DPFY24Q3wo0627240021F) includes artwork showcasing Donald’s different looks through the years and his larger-than-life personality. ![Jeffrey in an old photo, smiling in front of Cinderella Castle as a child and wearing a Donald hat](https://disneyparksblog.com/app/uploads/2024/07/wdw-ever-after-merch-cast-member-5-305x431.jpeg)Disney Cast Member’s Passion Shines with Donald Duck 90 Displays***Related: [Donald Duck Turns 90: A Celebration Fit for a Feathered Frenzy!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/06/09/donald-duck-turns-90-a-celebration-fit-for-a-feathered-frenzy/ "Donald Duck Turns 90: A Celebration Fit for a Feathered Frenzy!")*** That iconic personality is exactly what caught Jeffrey’s attention during his first childhood trip to Walt Disney World in 1996 when he was just two years old. The vibrant, feisty duck captured his imagination and left a lasting impression. “I remember meeting Donald and being mesmerized,” Jeffrey recalled with a nostalgic smile. “I loved that he was unapologetically himself.” > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/C8-Eh32RQib/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[A post shared by Disney Parks (@disneyparks)](https://www.instagram.com/p/C8-Eh32RQib/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Disney Cast Member’s Passion Shines with Donald Duck 90 DisplaysAs he grew older, Jeffrey learned to appreciate Donald’s nautical style and humor, and the duck’s determination to be number one — even if only in his own mind. “Donald makes me laugh, and I see a bit of myself in him,” Jeffrey explained. But it’s not just Donald’s personality that Jeffrey relates to. “I’m doing something that I’ve watched Donald do on VHS since I was a kid,” he shared. “I used to watch the Disneyland sing-along videos and distinctly remember Donald setting up plush toys on Main Street, U.S.A. Now, I get to set up merchandise at Walt Disney World. It’s full circle…a real dream come true.” Working within the Retail Design and Development division of Disney Consumer Products has given Jeffrey entirely new channels to express his creativity and love for Donald Duck. “I get to have fun with the Disney magic I know and love to inspire thousands of guests a day,” he explained. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/wdw-ever-after-merch-donald-3-768x1024.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/wdw-ever-after-merch-cast-member-3-1024x768.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/wdw-ever-after-merch-cast-member-4-1024x768.jpg)For Jeffrey, styling mannequins is more than just a job; it’s a form of self-expression. “I love to express myself through style, and styling mannequins is kind of my specialty,” he said. His passion for fashion and attention to detail allow him to infuse a bit of magic into every display. “It’s the details and behind-the-scenes work that create magic. How can I inspire someone to see things differently? How can I set magical details here and there — an extra Mickey or even a touch of Donald?” Jeffrey smiled, recalling the joy of discovering similar details as a young Disney fan. These thoughtful touches reflect Jeffrey’s dedication to creating memorable experiences for every guest, but he isn’t done yet! Guests can look forward to even more enchanting displays from Jeffrey and his team soon. And if you’re a Donald Duck fan, be sure to stop by the [recently reimagined Disney Ever After](http://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/new-home-of-custom-character-headbands-comes-to-disney-springs/) at Disney Springs as additional Donald Duck 90 merchandise was recently released. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Two of the mightiest brands in pop culture are assembling for an unprecedented global campaign. On Monday, The Walt Disney Company and Coca-Cola launched *[Coca-Cola](https://www.coca-cola.com/us/en) x [Marvel](https://www.marvel.com/): The Heroes* — an innovative collaboration featuring some of Marvel’s most popular characters. In the limited-time campaign, the two beloved brands are bringing the world of Marvel to life with a brand-new TV commercial, as well as a never-before-seen consumer experience featuring exclusive, limited-edition Coca-Cola pack designs featuring 38-character illustrations. The new line of exclusive cans and bottles will feature heroes and villains from across the Marvel Universe. Illustrated with a balance of white, red, and black tones that highlight the characters, each can is scannable and brings its character to life through an AR extension on Coca-Cola’s website. New AR ‘Coca-Cola x Marvel: The Heroes’ Cans Hitting Store Shelves Features 38 Designs***Related: [How to Save on Walt Disney World Vacations This Summer of 2024](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/04/09/how-to-save-on-walt-disney-world-vacations-this-summer-of-2024/ "How to Save on Walt Disney World Vacations This Summer of 2024")*** In addition to the collectible cans and innovative AR experience, *Coca-Cola x Marvel: The Heroes* offers fans a chance to win exciting prizes from Disney and Marvel, including the Ultimate Fan Experience, Disney Cruise, Marvel movie screenings, collectible influencer boxes, movie tickets, autographed memorabilia, and *[Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/home)* subscriptions. “Our corporate alliance with Coca-Cola uniquely positioned us to develop something remarkably innovative within the industry,” Mindy Hamilton, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing Partnerships at The Walt Disney Company, said. “We took the traditional marketing paradigm and redefined it in the best way possible.” Hamilton added that the result is “an unprecedented campaign that taps into the power of the Marvel Universe” and “tells stories in a way that can only be done when Coca-Cola and Disney come together.” The collaboration kicks off with a new TV spot that showcases a woman, who accidentally puts an entire comic book world in danger. Then, the real magic of Coca-Cola unites the Marvel Universe to save the day. ![New AR 'Coca-Cola x Marvel: The Heroes' Cans Hitting Store Shelves Features 38 Designs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-09-081618-1024x548.png)For nearly 85 years, Marvel has inspired millions of fans with diverse characters and timeless stories and now Coca-Cola is bringing these heroes to its iconic bottles while continuing its relationship with Disney that began more than 60 years ago. “Coca-Cola has a long history with Disney, and it’s exciting to have a relationship that encourages and enables us to continue to push ourselves and our relationship to new heights creatively,” Islam ElDessouky, Global Head of Creative Strategy and Content for Coca-Cola TM, added. “This latest collaboration with Marvel allows us to tap into the legacy and affinity for both brands to deliver consumers new and unexpected experiences.” ![New AR 'Coca-Cola x Marvel: The Heroes' Cans Hitting Store Shelves Features 38 Designs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-09-081634-1024x525.png)New AR ‘Coca-Cola x Marvel: The Heroes’ Cans Hitting Store Shelves Features 38 DesignsThe Marvel characters featured in 38 designs across the limited-edition products include: - **Coca-Cola**: Blade, Cable, Colossus, Daredevil, Deadpool, Elektra, Juggernaut, Kingpin, Loki, Moon Knight, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Wolverine, Nick Fury, Storm (US Only), Super Skrull, War Machine - **Coca-Cola Zero Sugar**: Ant-Man, Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, Groot, Hulk, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, Rocket, Scarlet Witch, Shang-Chi, Star-Lord, Thanos, Thor Starting today, fans can collect characters from this exciting new collaboration in stores globally. *Coca-Cola x Marvel: The Heroes* will be available in more than 50 countries worldwide across North America, Latin America, Europe, China, Japan, and Asia Pacific. The *Coca-Cola x Marvel: The Heroes* collaboration marks the latest way fans can express their Marvel fandom, as Marvel remains one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies — built on a library of more than 8,000 characters featured in comic books, consumer products, films, series, theme park attractions & lands, and more. ![New AR 'Coca-Cola' X 'Marvel' Cans Hitting Store Shelves Features 38 Designs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Coca-Cola-x-Marvel_The-Heroes_Key-Visual_NoQR-722x406-2.png)## New AR ‘Coca-Cola x Marvel: The Heroes’ Cans Hitting Store Shelves Features 38 Designs Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=New%20AR%20%27Coca-Cola%20x%20Marvel%3A%20The%20Heroes%27%20Cans%20Hitting%20Store%20Shelves%20Features%2038%20Designs&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=New%20AR%20%27Coca-Cola%20x%20Marvel%3A%20The%20Heroes%27%20Cans%20Hitting%20Store%20Shelves%20Features%2038%20Designs "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Walt Disney Animated movie Moana 2 is due out soon, and tickets are already on sale. The presales numbers are massive. The movie tie-ins are looking pretty good so far, with [*new popcorn buckets*](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/10/28/walt-disney-animation-moana-2-tickets-on-sale-now-new-popcorn-buckets-and-sippers-at-amc-and-regal/ "Walt Disney Animation “Moana 2” Tickets On Sale Now – New Popcorn Buckets and Sippers at AMC and Regal"), and now Disney has released a whole ocean full of new merchandise that is either out or is coming very soon. *We’re back!* Get ready to embark on an all-new adventure as everyone’s favorite wayfinding heroine returns in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ highly anticipated theatrical sequel, *Moana 2*, sailing into theaters on November 27. This time, Moana will journey to the far seas of Oceania alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers on an expansive new voyage for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. All our favorite characters like Moana, Maui, Heihei, and Pua are back – and this time, they’ve got some new friends, including Moana’s adorable little sis, Simea. ![Moana 2 ](https://disneyparksblog.com/app/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-18-767x384.jpg)Moana 2 Merchandise: Dive into the Magic Before the MovieBefore setting sail to theaters, you can gear up for this exciting adventure with all-new *Moana 2*-inspired products that showcase the music, colors, and immersive storytelling of Moana’s world as seen in *Moana 2*. Let’s dive in! ![Moana 2 Merchandise: Dive into the Magic Before the Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-21-646x431-1.jpg)![Moana 2 Merchandise: Dive into the Magic Before the Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-20-646x431-1.jpg)![Moana 2-inspired products, dress](https://disneyparksblog.com/app/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-8-431x431.jpeg)Moana 2 Merchandise: Dive into the Magic Before the MovieWherever your journey takes you, [Disney Store](https://www.disneystore.com/movies-shows/disney/moana/?CMP=ILC-DPFY24Q4wo1031240012H) has got you covered! For little voyagers, the tropical themed [Moana 2 Spirit Jersey for Girls](http://www.disneystore.com/moana-2-spirit-jersey-for-girls-5403058380055M.html?CMP=ILC-DPFY24Q4wo1031240014H) features puffy ink Heihei art on the chest and ”Wayfinder” text across the back, plus screen art of Moana and her sister Simea on the lower back. Sail away to daily adventures in the snug comfort of this [Moana 2 Zip Hoodie for Girls](http://www.disneystore.com/moana-2-zip-hoodie-for-girls-5003057390607M.html?CMP=ILC-DPFY24Q4wo1031240015H). Embroidered tropical flowers highlight the decorative front while a stretch beltline, graphic hood lining and raw edge shoulder seams add contemporary style. Moana’s vivid storytelling comes to life in a durable, washable, comfortable dress, perfect for play time! The [Moana Disney Story Play Dress for Kids](https://www.disneystore.com/moana-story-play-dress-for-girls-5002057390621M.html?CMP=ILC-DPFY24Q4wo1031240016H) encourages limitless imaginative play for active adventurers. ![Moana 2 Merchandise: Dive into the Magic Before the Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-9-431x431-1.jpeg)![Moana 2 Merchandise: Dive into the Magic Before the Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-7-431x431-1.jpeg)Moana 2 Merchandise: Dive into the Magic Before the MovieFollow the stars on tropical adventures of self-discovery in the [Moana 2 Pullover Sweatshirt for Women](http://www.disneystore.com/moana-2-pullover-sweatshirt-for-women-5102048020430M.html?CMP=ILC-DPFY24Q4wo1031240017H) featuring a stylized design with embroidered accents and glittering stars. How far you’ll go is up to you! Carry all of your essentials for your next seafaring adventure with you in this [Moana Dooney & Bourke Backpack](http://www.disneystore.com/moana-dooney-bourke-backpack-442033310853.html?CMP=ILC-DPFY24Q4wo1031240018H) with shoulder straps and carry handle. This bag is as versatile as it is stylish! ![Moana 2 Merchandise: Dive into the Magic Before the Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-6-431x431-1.png)![Moana 2 Merchandise: Dive into the Magic Before the Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-5-431x431-1.png)Of course, no adventure is complete without your friends by your side! The adorable and colorful [Heihei Plush](https://www.disneystore.com/heihei-plush-moana-small-12-415172543291.html?CMP=ILC-DPFY24Q4wo1031240019H) and the super cuddly [Pua Plush](https://www.disneystore.com/pua-plush-moana-medium-13-412315944977.html?CMP=ILC-DPFY24Q4wo1031240023H) are the perfect huggable companions for wherever your journey may lead you. Select Moana 2 merchandise will be available at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-15-431x431-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-14-431x431-1.jpg)New dolls from Mattel showcase Moana and her little sis, Simea. The [Singing Adventure Moana](https://shop.mattel.com/products/disney-moana-2-singing-adventure-moana-doll-accessories-jbt37) doll features her brand-new look and sings a clip from “We’re Back,” one of the original songs from the film that is sure to be stuck in your head. She also comes with fun accessories including her signature oar, a headdress, and a conch shell. Also, don’t forget to add Moana’s energetic little sister to your collection with the adorable [Simea Fashion Doll](https://shop.mattel.com/products/disney-moana-2-simea-fashion-doll-jbt34)! ![Moana 2-inspired products, doll](https://disneyparksblog.com/app/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-12-647x431.jpg)Moana 2 Merchandise: Dive into the Magic Before the MovieThe American Girl Disney Princess Collection continues to expand with the newest addition, the [Disney Moana Doll by American Girl®](https://www.americangirl.com/products/disney-moana-doll-by-american-girl-jdf01). This 18-inch doll has curly hair and brown eyes, and wears an outfit inspired by Moana’s signature new look from the theatrical sequel. Fan favorite characters Heihei and Pua are part of the story in the Moana Accessories pack which also comes with Moana’s signature oar, and a floral lei that fits around Moana’s head. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-13-277x431-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-1-431x431-1.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-17-365x431-1.jpg)Whether they’re getting dressed for imaginative roleplay or making their voyage to theaters, young wayfinders will love wearing [Moana’s Adventure Outfit](https://www.target.com/p/disney-39-s-moana-2-moana-adventure-outfit/-/A-90784311?ref=tgt_adv_xsf&AFID=google&CPNG=Toys&adgroup=86-7), inspired by her new look in the film. Of course, no Moana outfit is complete without her signature necklace! [Moana’s Light-Up Shell Necklace](https://www.target.com/p/disney-moana-2-moana-light-up-shell-necklace/-/A-90784326#lnk=sametab) opens to reveal a sea star, just like the one gifted to her by her little sister (*awwww!*) – and it magically lights up! For more light up fun, Maui’s Magical Fishhook features epic motion-activated lights and sounds, with patterns inspired by Maui’s signature hook seen in *Moana 2*. ![Moana 2-inspired products](https://disneyparksblog.com/app/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-3-647x431.jpg)Moana 2 Merchandise: Dive into the Magic Before the Movie![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-4-431x431-1.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-19-431x431-1.png)Get ready to embark on your own voyages when you assemble the new [LEGO Moana’s Adventure Canoe](https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/moana-s-adventure-canoe-43270) building set, featuring LEGO mini-doll figures of Moana and her crew, and of course, her pal Pua. Also, if you’re looking to add a demigod to your Moana collection, look no further than the new [POP! Maui](https://funko.com/pop-maui-with-fish-hook/79737.html) and [POP! Matangi](https://funko.com/pop-matangi/79738.html) from Funko. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-11-1024x683.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-16-431x431-1.jpg)Gear up for your next adventure in style with the [Moana 2 Wayfinder Cosplay Mini Backpack](https://loungefly.com/moana-2-wayfinder-cosplay-mini-backpack/WDBK3899.html) from Loungefly. Brilliant patterns resemble Moana’s new look, including the applique “straw” fringe of her skirt on the bottom of the front pocket. Secure your daily essentials while sailing off to new adventures. “The ocean is calling” with the stylish [Moana 2 Flannel](https://www.cakeworthystore.com/products/moana-2-flannel) from Cakeworthy – the perfect addition to any seafarer’s wardrobe! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-2-357x431-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-10-525x431-1.jpg)Journey from Motunui across the vast ocean with Moana and her crew in [Disney The Art of Moana 2](https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Art-Moana-Kalikolehua-Hurley/dp/1797232711). This stunning art book highlights the beautiful development art and paintings from the film’s creation—including character designs, storyboards, color scripts, and much more—and features exclusive interviews from the creative team along with behind-the-scenes details. The [Disney Moana 2 Little Golden Book](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0736444912?tag=randohouseinc7986-20) is a retelling of the animated feature that is perfect for young voyagers, or for Little Golden Book collectors of any age! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-dcp-moana-2-product-guide-22-431x431-1.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/moan-2-inspired-products-647x431-1.png)Of course, what better way to prepare for a movie than grabbing the perfect movie snacks? One of my favorite movie snacks is sour candy, and the new Moana 2-inspired [Better Sour Passion Fruit Sour Gummy Stars](https://bettersour.com/products/disney) are the perfect tart and tangy treat to satisfy this candy lover! Stay hydrated when you need it most with the 100 Coconuts + Moana 2 Pure Coconut Water, available in pure coconut, mango, and pineapple flavors. As you can see, there are so many ways to celebrate Moana’s return to the big screen this Thanksgiving! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Animation, Disney Consumer Products, Entertainment, Fantasy Land News, Merchandise, Movies, The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World --- ### [Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/30/zootopia-2-merchandise-hits-the-shelves-following-final-trailer-debut/) **Published:** September 30, 2025 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ![Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Zootopia-2-Merchandise-Hits-the-Shelves-Following-Final-Trailer-Debut-1-1600x900.jpg)Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut. Following the exciting debut of Disney’s ***Zootopia 2*** **final trailer and poster**, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Consumer Products are thrilled to share new product collaborations inspired by the latest big-screen adventure, which hops into theaters on **November 26**. Now all we need are the releases of the Zootopia 2 popcorn buckets, and what will be happening at Disney Parks. We’re so ready for the release! In fact, here at **Fantasyland News**, we just published an article covering the **final trailer, which features new music by Shakira!** You can read all about it here: [**Final Trailer with Music by Shakira for Zootopia 2**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/29/final-trailer-with-music-by-shakira-for-zootopia-2-from-disney-animation/) from Disney Animation. Plus, fans visiting Walt Disney World can get ready for the fun with the New ***[Zootopia: Better Zoogether](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/04/zootopia-better-zoogether-website-now-live/ "Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Website Now Live")*** **premiering at Disney’s Animal** Kingdom on November 7th, 2025. ### New Products Arrive to Celebrate *Zootopia 2*: Starting today, fans can celebrate *Zootopia 2* with a ton of new products. The film’s characters and newcomers, like Gary De’Snake, are featured across new merchandise lines. **Now Available –** **Jazwares** items, such as fun **“mystery tails” blind figure packs**, adorable **plush** toys, and a new **Squishmallows** assortment. Check out some of the collection: [Jazwares Gary De’Snake Plush](https://a.co/d/7MLaZS8), [Jazwares Squishmallow 8″ Judy Hopps](https://a.co/d/eB8JkPL), [Jazwares Nick Wilde Talking Plush](https://a.co/d/2T1ApFI). ![Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Jazwares-Zootopia-2-1600x900.jpg)![Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Squishmellow-Zootopia-2-1600x900.jpg)![Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Updated-ZOTP0007-ZOOTOPIA-2IN-5-Figure-Pack-FEP_COMPOSITE1-900x900.png)![Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ZOTP0030_ZOTP0069_ZOTP0083_Zootopia_Mystery-Tails-Plush-5-pk_Composite-900x900.png)Fashion and collectibles from other top brands, blind packs from FUNKO! Pop. Including: [Funko Pop! Gazelle](https://funko.com/pop-gazelle/86639.html), [Funko Pop! Keychain Nick Wilde](https://funko.com/pop-keychain-nick-wilde/86641.html) ![Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FUNKO-Zootopia-2-1600x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title![Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/86640_Zootopia2_JudyHopps_POPKeychain_GLAM-1-WEB-900x900.png)![Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/86641_Zootopia2_NickWilde_POPKeychain_GLAM-WEB-900x900.png)**Loungefly Zootopia 2 plus new Ray-Ban Accessories**: [Loungefly Zootopia 2 Nick Wilde Mini Backpack](https://loungefly.com/zootopia-2-nick-wilde-cotton-candy-cosplay-all-over-print-mini-backpack/WDBK4272.html), [Loungefly Zootopia 2 Officer Clawhauser Crossbody Bag](https://loungefly.com/zootopia-2-officer-clawhauser-cotton-candy-plush-cosplay-crossbody-bag/WDTB3373.html), [Ray-Ban Zootopia 2 Sunglasses](https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/sunglasses/RJ9077SFray-ban%20disney%20-%20zootopia%20sun%20kids-transparent%20blue/8056262550489) ![Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ZOOTOPIA2-077.jpg)![Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1920x1080-2-1600x900.jpg)### A Stampede of New Collections Coming Soon Beginning in **October**, fans will see a stampede of new products across toys, collectibles, and lifestyle categories. These collections expertly blend the film’s playful storytelling with everyday style, leaning into *Zootopia 2*‘s trademark humor. A lineup of fan-favorite brands and retailers is joining the whimsical world of Zootopia, bringing irresistibly cute and charming products inspired by the film’s vibrant characters. **Starting next month, expect:** - **Plush, apparel, and collectibles** from **Disney Store** that redefine adorable. - **Signature cute-pop style accessories, plush, and decor** from **Miniso**. - **Fashion-forward pieces** from **Uniqlo** that stay true to the film’s unique style. - **Playful footwear** from **Crocs** featuring Disney character-inspired designs. In a fun first, some of these beloved brands will appear in the film itself, in hilarious, Zootopia-esque ways, full of visual gags and witty puns! ### **“Ssssurprise Week” and Publishing Titles** As part of the campaign, Disney will also launch **“Ssssurprise Week” this October**. Inspired by the film’s newcomer reptile, **Gary De’Snake**, this week-long celebration will be filled with daily product reveals and teasers spotlighting exciting collaborations, bringing something fresh for fans to discover and share as the ultimate countdown to *Zootopia 2*‘s big-screen debut. Readers can also look forward to several exciting *Zootopia 2* publishing titles hitting shelves this October, each bringing fresh stories from the city’s vibrant cast of characters. Highlights include: - ***Ready in a …Flash!***, a picture book starring the beloved sloth, Flash. - ***Dream Team***, a storybook adventure featuring Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. - A classic **Disney *Zootopia* Little Golden Book** retelling for young readers. And this November, readers can go behind the scenes with ***The Art of Zootopia 2***, offering a look at the film’s creative process. ![Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Little-Golden-Books-Zootopia-2-1600x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title### ***Zootopia 2* Cast and Characters** The upcoming feature film welcomes back a herd of characters who made their debut in the Oscar®-winning film *Zootopia*, like **Judy Hopps** (voice of **Ginnifer Goodwin**) and **Nick Wilde** (voice of **Jason Bateman**), bringing audiences back to the bustling, diverse city they love. The film also introduces some exciting new faces: **Gary De’Snake** (voice of **Ke Huy Quan**), **Nibbles Maplestick** (voice of **Fortune Feimster**), and quokka therapist **Dr. Fuzzby** (voice of **Quinta Brunson**). ## Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPL9N2pDmxa/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[A post shared by Disney (@disney)](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPL9N2pDmxa/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Zootopia%202%20Merchandise%20Hits%20the%20Shelves%20Following%20Final%20Trailer%20Debut&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Zootopia%202%20Merchandise%20Hits%20the%20Shelves%20Following%20Final%20Trailer%20Debut "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Animation, Disney Consumer Products, Entertainment, Fantasy Land News, Merchandise, Movies, The Walt Disney Company --- ### [Disney Princess X Bath & Body Works Collection is Real Coming February 16 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/02/10/disney-princess-x-bath-body-works-collection-is-real-coming-february-16-2025/) **Published:** February 10, 2025 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ![Disney Princess X Bath & Body Works Collection is Real Coming February 16 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Bath-and-Body-Works-Disney-Princess-Collection.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_titleDisney Princess X Bath & Body Works Collection is Real Coming February 16 2025. A Disney Princess collection is officially coming to Bath and Body Works on February 16th, 2025, featuring 6 iconic Princesses. Cinderella, Tiana, Jasmine, Belle, Moana, and Ariel will be the featured Disney Princesses, along with a new Cinderella Castle candle warmer that will be topped off with images of all 6 characters. We have some information and images below. **Updated 8/17/2025 – Stay tuned for new information releasing soon. We know why you are seeing this article, and we understand that you are looking for information about upcoming Bath & Body Works X Disney collaborations. Unfortunately, we cannot discuss that right now. Exciting things are coming, and we again apologize to you, the reader.** Check back at 7:00 AM est 8/18 **Bath & Body Works X Disney collab** will feature candles, hand lotions, body cream, body wash, fragrance mists, hand soap, and more. Plus, we can tell from the images there are plug-in wall air fresheners for each Disney Princess, also there will be member-exclusive candles and scent warmers. No prices have been released as of this writing, but we will update you when they become available. Check the Bath & Body Works app for more details and how to become a member for early access on February 11th, 2025. Welcome to our most empowering collaboration yet—The [*Disney Princess Collection by Bath & Body Works*](https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/t/collaborations). It features six new Disney Princess fragrances, each inspired by a beloved icon. Find your true essence and embark on your enchanting adventure with Disney Princess perfumes (and more!) that celebrate what makes you, you. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1000014139.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1000014138.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1000014137.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1000014136.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1000014135.jpg)Discover Disney fragrances that beautifully capture each princess’s unique trait. Which one reflects who you are? - Cinderella’s kindness is evoked through the blend of gardenia, musk, and amber - Tiana’s dreamy spirit is captured in notes of water lily, amber, and wood - Jasmine’s adventurous energy comes to life with jasmine, currants, and woods - Belle’s genuine nature is embodied by rose, buttercup, and whipped vanilla - Moana’s driven personality is expressed through a blend of green palms, plumeria, and coconut - Ariel’s curiosity is conveyed in the fresh notes of sea salt, citrus, and coral waters Disney candles and Disney-scented candles add a touch of enchantment to your home, making it feel like a castle. And with every Disney perfume, you can embrace what makes you special and take the power of fragrance wherever you go. You hold the power. Which icon will you choose? ![Disney Princess X Bath & Body Works Collection is Real Coming February 16 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/The-Disney-Princess-X-Bath-Body-Works-Collab-is-Real-2-1200x676.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_titleThere was heavy speculation about this new collaboration between [***Disney and Bath & Body Works***](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/02/03/could-a-disney-princess-collection-be-coming-to-bath-body-works/ "Could a Disney Princess Collection be coming to Bath & Body Works?") for a few weeks, with posts and leaked images being shared on X (Twitter) and other social media platforms. ![Disney Princess X Bath & Body Works Collection is Real Coming February 16 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/The-Disney-Princess-X-Bath-Body-Works-Collab-is-Real-1-1200x676.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title[***Bath & Body Works***](https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/) is a retail chain that sells personal care and home fragrance products. They are known for their fragrances, candles, and body care products. The [Disney Princess collection](https://princess.disney.com/) has collaborated with Vera Bradley, Stoney Clover Lane, and American Girl Dolls, amongst many more. [***Disney X Pleasing***](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/09/28/harry-styles-pleased-us-lifestyle-brand-pop-up-store-disney-fantasia-x-pleasing-collaboration-at-disney-springs/ "Harry Styles Pleased Us: Lifestyle Brand Pop-up Store ‘Disney FANTASIA x Pleasing’ Collaboration at Disney Springs") was a huge hit here at Walt Disney World when the pop-up shop opened at Disney Springs, and if the rumors are true, the Bath & Body Works X Disney Princess Collection will be a hit with people everywhere. ![Disney Princess X Bath & Body Works Collection is Real Coming February 16 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/The-Disney-Princess-X-Bath-Body-Works-Collab-is-Real-1200x676.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-10-070154-2.png)![Could a Disney Princess Collection be coming to Bath & Body Works?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Disney-Princess-Bath-Body-Works-2025-Collection-1200x633.jpg)## Disney Princess X Bath & Body Works Collection is Real Coming February 16 2025 > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DF5RNnCtDP2/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[A post shared by Disney Parks (@disneyparks)](https://www.instagram.com/p/DF5RNnCtDP2/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disney%20Princess%20X%20Bath%20%26%20Body%20Works%20Collection%20is%20Real%20Coming%20February%2016%202025&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disney%20Princess%20X%20Bath%20%26%20Body%20Works%20Collection%20is%20Real%20Coming%20February%2016%202025 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Consumer Products, Fantasy Land News, Merchandise, The Walt Disney Company --- ### [Disney Villains x Bath & Body Works: It's Spooky Season at Destination D23](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/16/disney-villains-x-bath-body-works-its-spooky-season-at-destination-d23/) **Published:** August 16, 2025 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** [![Disney Villains x Bath & Body Works: It's Spooky Season at Destination D23](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bath-Body-Works-Disney-Villains-Collection-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bath-Body-Works-Disney-Villains-Collection.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_titleDisney Villains x Bath & Body Works: It’s Spooky Season at Destination D23. Get ready to embrace the dark side. Fresh off the success of their Disney [**Princess collaboration, Bath & Body Works**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/02/10/disney-princess-x-bath-body-works-collection-is-real-coming-february-16-2025/ "Disney Princess X Bath & Body Works Collection is Real Coming February 16 2025") is plunging into the world of iconic villains with a new collection that promises to be a spooky season must-have. Just in time for the Fall/Halloween Season, a **Disney Villains Collection** has been announced. It will be available for online shopping exclusively to [**Bath & Body Works**](https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/t/collaborations/disney?srsltid=AfmBOooXdogJNXFWVdxN5yzWNXFRziSgpMxudUf6X7tUy4CEoDSyeaUz) **Loyalty Members from August 26th to 27th**, and **to all customers online and in stores** **starting** **September 3rd**. Originally posted on the Destination D23 Website: “Introducing **The Disney Villains Collection by Bath & Body Works**—a spellbinding fragrance collection that captures the essence of two iconic **Disney Villains, the Evil Queen and Maleficent**. Inspired by Disney’s renowned storytelling and expertly crafted by **Bath & Body Works**’ perfumers, each scent immerses fans in a realm where mystery and mischief unfold in every note. More than just a product, this collaboration creates powerful experiences that evoke emotion and spark imagination.” From the way this is worded and with the Disney Villains X Bath & Body Works collaboration, these may be available during Destination D23 at Walt Disney World on August 29th-31st, 2025. Bath & Body Works is a “[Friends of Disney at Destination D23](https://d23.com/friends-of-disney-at-destination-d23-2025/),” and the press release does say “Below, we’ve got a special ‘sneak peek’ of what you’ll find! Be sure to stop by these fan-tastic booths.” [**We have updated the article to add suggested retail prices that are found on the packaging.**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/23/the-disney-villains-collection-by-bath-body-works-prices-you-need-to-know/) ### A “Wickedly Irresistible” Fragrance Experience **The Evil Queen-inspired fragrance enchants with a captivating blend of Dark Red Apple, Wicked Pear, and Vanilla Suede**: a scent that’s fresh, warm, and undeniably addictive. Dark Red Apple evokes the sweetness of forbidden orchards, while Vanilla Suede wraps you in soft, velvety warmth, like slipping into a dreamy, enchanted cocoon. Wicked Pear adds a juicy, crisp layer that cools the senses and leaves behind a refreshing, whisper-like trail… **The Maleficent-inspired fragrance excites with a rich, mysterious fusion of Sinister Plum, Midnight Berries, and Mystical Woods**. Sinister Plum layers deep plum nectar and skin with a hint of dark rose, creating a complex, alluring base. Midnight Berries introduces a bewitching twist—black tea notes swirled into a vibrant medley of blackberry, strawberry, and raspberry. Finally, Mystical Woods brings it all together with shimmering cedarwood and creamy cashmere musk, leaving a sultry, unforgettable impression. Both of these wickedly irresistible scents are available across multiple collections, including Fragrance, Body Care, Candles, Lip Care, Home Decor, Laundry Essentials, and more! Check out the full line-up below! We have broken it down into each Disney Villain X Bath & Body Works character collection! [![Disney Villains x Bath & Body Works: It's Spooky Season at Destination D23](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Disney-Villains-Collection-by-Bath-Body-Works-soaps-1149x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Disney-Villains-Collection-by-Bath-Body-Works-soaps.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title### **Evil Queen** – Bath & Body Works Disney Villain Collection - 3-Wick Candle – **$39.95** - Body Wash – **$17.95** - Diamond Shimmer Mist – **$19.95** - Evil Queen Cosmetic Bag – **Starting at $14.95 to $19.95** - Fine Fragrance Mist (Comes in Mini Also) **$19.95/$10.95** - Foaming Hand Soap **– $9.95** - Laundry Detergent- **$19.95** - Lip Gloss – **$12.95** - Magic Mirror Body Care Tray – **$49.95** - Magic Mirror PocketBac Clip – **$10.95** - PocketBac Hand Sanitizer – **$1.95 – $2.95** - Poison Apple 3-Wick Candle Holder – **$59.95** - Poison Apple PocketBac Clip – **$10.95** - Poison Apple Foaming Hand Soap Dispenser **$29.95** - Queen of Hearts 3-Wick Candle Holder - Queen of Hearts Wallflower – **$22.95** - Single Wick Candle – **$16.95** - Ultimate Hydration Body Cream – **$19.95** - Wallflower Bulb – **$8.95** [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bath-Body-Disney-Villains-Evil-Queen-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bath-Body-Disney-Villains-Evil-Queen.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Evil-Queen-Bath-Body-Works-Disney-Evil-Queen-Villains-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Evil-Queen-Bath-Body-Works-Disney-Evil-Queen-Villains.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bath-Body-Works-Disney-Villains-Evil-Queen-3-1504x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bath-Body-Works-Disney-Villains-Evil-Queen-3.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bath-Body-Works-Disney-Villains-Evil-Queen-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bath-Body-Works-Disney-Villains-Evil-Queen-2.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bath-Body-Works-Disney-Villains-Evil-Queen-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bath-Body-Works-Disney-Villains-Evil-Queen-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bath-Body-Works-Disney-Villains-Evil-Queen-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bath-Body-Works-Disney-Villains-Evil-Queen.jpg)### **Maleficent** – Bath & Body Works Disney Villain Collection - 3-Wick Candle **$39.95** - Body Wash – **$17.95** - Crow + Septer Soap Dispenser **$29.95** - Diamond Shimmer Mist – **$19.95** - Dragon & Castle 3-Wick Candle Holder - Dragon + Horns Wallflower – **$22.95** - Dragon Scale Cosmetic Bag – **Starting at $14.95 to $19.95** - Fine Fragrance Mist (comes in mini as well) **$19.95/$10.95** - Foaming Hand Soap **– $9.95** - Laundry Detergent – **$19.95** - Lip Gloss – **$12.95** - Maleficent 3-Wick Candle Holder – **No price is available yet.** - Maleficent Horns Body Care Tray – **$49.95** - Maleficent Horns PocketBac Clip – **$10.95** - PocketBac Hand Sanitizer –**$1.95 – $2.95** - Single Wick Candle – ****$16.95**** - Ultimate Hydration Body Cream – **$19.95** - Wallflower Bulb – **$8.95** [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Disney-Villains-Bath-Body-Works-Maleficent-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Disney-Villains-Bath-Body-Works-Maleficent-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Maleficent-Disney-Villains-Bath-Body-Works-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Maleficent-Disney-Villains-Bath-Body-Works.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bath-Body-Disney-Villains-2025-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bath-Body-Disney-Villains-2025.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Disney-Villains-Bath-Body-Works-Maleficent-bag-Scent-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Disney-Villains-Bath-Body-Works-Maleficent-bag-Scent.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Disney-Villains-Bath-Body-Works-Maleficent-Candle-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Disney-Villains-Bath-Body-Works-Maleficent-Candle.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Disney-Villains-Bath-Body-Works-Maleficent-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Disney-Villains-Bath-Body-Works-Maleficent.jpg)Are you ready to embrace your villainous side? Mark your calendars and prepare to shop the collection on August 26th. Don’t forget to follow **[Bath & Body Works](https://www.instagram.com/bathandbodyworks/)** on social media for sneak peeks. For more Villainous information, check out **[Disney Villains](https://www.instagram.com/disneyvillains/)** on social media. ## Disney Villains x Bath & Body Works: It’s Spooky Season at Destination D23 > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNjl9ses2qH/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[A post shared by Fantasy Land News (@fantasylandnewsblog)](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNjl9ses2qH/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Disney Villains x Bath & Body Works: It’s Spooky Season at Destination D23 Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disney%20Villains%20x%20Bath%20%26%20Body%20Works%3A%20It%27s%20Spooky%20Season%20at%20Destination%20D23&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disney%20Villains%20x%20Bath%20%26%20Body%20Works%3A%20It%27s%20Spooky%20Season%20at%20Destination%20D23 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Just in time for the spooky season, Bath & Body Works is channeling its dark side. The brand announced an upcoming **Disney Villains** collaboration, a wicked new collection of home and body fragrances inspired by the iconic Disney duo of Maleficent and the Evil Queen. The announcement, which was originally accidentally released by the Destination D23 website, follows the wildly successful [**Disney Princess line**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/02/10/disney-princess-x-bath-body-works-collection-is-real-coming-february-16-2025/ "Disney Princess X Bath & Body Works Collection is Real Coming February 16 2025"), proving that embracing the dark side is always in style. **Updated February 10th, 2026 – We had to redirect the Disney Princess Collection Article and will be releasing it when the official announcement is made tomorrow. We apologize to our readers, but legally, we had to remove the article. All information will be released on February 11th. 2026**. Both scents will be available across a wide range of products, including fragrance, body care, candles, lip care, home decor, laundry essentials, and more. **A list of suggested retail prices is listed below**. When the collection goes live, you can follow the link directly to **[Bath & Body Works Disney Villains Collection.](https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/t/collaborations/disney?srsltid=AfmBOopqEp4kjGdA5KGYvvezvChxTr6SL5arxJIdyUG6W5EmFKNSE60h)** Read the original press release from [**Disney Parks and Bath & Body Works**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/16/disney-villains-x-bath-body-works-its-spooky-season-at-destination-d23/ "Disney Villains x Bath & Body Works: It’s Spooky Season at Destination D23"). In a press release, Bath & Body Works described the new collection as a “spellbinding fragrance collection that captures the essence of two iconic Disney Villains, the Evil Queen and Maleficent.” The line will feature two distinct scents designed to immerse fans in a realm of mystery and mischief. **Just an observation, when you read through the price list, could a third Disney Villain be being added to the new Disney Villains Bath & Body Works Collection? The Queen of Hearts is actually listed in the price list, which may be an error in wording.** ### Evil Queen – Bath & Body Works Disney Villain Collection ![The Disney Villains Collection by Bath & Body Works: Prices You Need to Know](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bath-Body-Disney-Villains-Evil-Queen-1600x900.jpg)![The Disney Villains Collection by Bath & Body Works: Prices You Need to Know](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bath-Body-Works-Disney-Villains-Evil-Queen-3-1504x900.jpg)![The Disney Villains Collection by Bath & Body Works: Prices You Need to Know](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Evil-Queen-Bath-Body-Works-Disney-Evil-Queen-Villains-1600x900.jpg) - 3-Wick Candle – **$39.95** - Body Wash – **$17.95** - Diamond Shimmer Mist – **$19.95** - Evil Queen Cosmetic Bag – **Starting at $14.95 to $19.95** - Fine Fragrance Mist (Comes in Mini Also) **$19.95/$10.95** - Foaming Hand Soap **– $9.95** - Laundry Detergent- **$19.95** - Lip Gloss – **$12.95** - Magic Mirror Body Care Tray – **$49.95** - Magic Mirror PocketBac Clip – **$10.95** - PocketBac Hand Sanitizer – **$1.95 – $2.95** - Poison Apple 3-Wick Candle Holder – **$59.95** - Poison Apple PocketBac Clip – **$10.95** - Poison Apple Foaming Hand Soap Dispenser **$29.95** - Queen of Hearts 3-Wick Candle Holder - Queen of Hearts Wallflower – **$22.95** - Single Wick Candle – **$16.95** - Ultimate Hydration Body Cream – **$19.95** - Wallflower Bulb – **$8.95** The **Evil Queen**-inspired fragrance, titled “Wickedly Irresistible,” is a blend of Dark Red Apple, Wicked Pear, and Vanilla Suede. The scent evokes the sweetness of forbidden orchards with a juicy, crisp finish, leaving a fresh, warm, and undeniably addictive trail. ### Maleficent – Bath & Body Works Disney Villain Collection ![The Disney Villains Collection by Bath & Body Works: Prices You Need to Know](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Disney-Villains-Bath-Body-Works-Maleficent-1-1600x900.jpg)![The Disney Villains Collection by Bath & Body Works: Prices You Need to Know](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Disney-Villains-Bath-Body-Works-Maleficent-bag-Scent-1600x900.jpg) - 3-Wick Candle **$39.95** - Body Wash – **$17.95** - Crow + Septer Soap Dispenser **$29.95** - Diamond Shimmer Mist – **$19.95** - Dragon & Castle 3-Wick Candle Holder - Dragon + Horns Wallflower – **$22.95** - Dragon Scale Cosmetic Bag – **Starting at $14.95 to $19.95** - Fine Fragrance Mist (comes in mini as well) **$19.95/$10.95** - Foaming Hand Soap **– $9.95** - Laundry Detergent – **$19.95** - Lip Gloss – **$12.95** - Maleficent 3-Wick Candle Holder – **$79.95** - Maleficent Horns Body Care Tray – **$49.95** - Maleficent Horns PocketBac Clip – **$10.95** - PocketBac Hand Sanitizer –**$1.95 – $2.95** - Single Wick Candle – ****$16.95**** - Ultimate Hydration Body Cream – **$19.95** - Wallflower Bulb – **$8.95** Meanwhile, the **Maleficent**-inspired fragrance is a rich and mysterious fusion of Sinister Plum, Midnight Berries, and Mystical Woods. This scent layers a complex and alluring base of deep plum nectar with a hint of dark rose. Midnight Berries adds a bewitching twist of black tea, blackberry, strawberry, and raspberry, while shimmering cedarwood and creamy cashmere musk create a sultry, unforgettable impression. ### Disney Villains X Bath & Body Works Availability The collection, which promises to be a spooky season must-have, will be available for **online shopping exclusively to Bath & Body Works Loyalty Members from August 26th to 27th**. The public will get their chance to dive into the world of Disney’s most iconic villains when the collection officially launches online and in stores on **September 3rd**. ### The Disney Villains Collection by Bath & Body Works: Prices You Need to Know > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNjl9ses2qH/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=The%20Disney%20Villains%20Collection%20by%20Bath%20%26%20Body%20Works%3A%20Prices%20You%20Need%20to%20Know&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=The%20Disney%20Villains%20Collection%20by%20Bath%20%26%20Body%20Works%3A%20Prices%20You%20Need%20to%20Know "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. 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Calling all royalty! After the massive success of last year’s debut, **Bath & Body Works** is officially expanding its kingdom with a brand-new **Disney Princess Life’s a Fairytale Collection**. Step into Your Story with the new collection for 2026, which will feature six Disney Princess characters: Aurora, Belle, Mulan, Rapunzel, Snow White, and Tiana. Mark your calendars, the official announcement is set for **February 11th**, with exclusive **Early Access starting February 12th, 2026**, for Rewards Members. If you aren’t a member yet, now is the time to join the app so you don’t miss out on the first “spritz” of the magic. Check back tomorrow for the official release! The new Disney Princess Bath & Body Works collection will be available in stores on **February 13th**. ### New Scents: What We Know So Far This second installment brings long-awaited favorites to the fragrance wall, along with some returning icons. From the shimmering bayous of New Orleans to the enchanted towers of Corona, here are the scents confirmed for this drop: - **Aurora:** Inspired by Aurora’s “graceful, playful and optimistic nature,” this fragrance features soft rose petals and sandalwood, finished with a touch of sparkling fairy dust. - **Mulan:** Magnolia blossom and radiant apricot meet the freshness of fierce waters in this scent that “reflects Mulan’s spirit of courage, passion, and determination.” - **Rapunzel:** Glowing sundrop flowers and rich nectar wrapped in golden musk evoke Rapunzel’s vibrant, optimistic personality in this fragrance. - **Belle:** Rose petals, sparkling buttercup, and whipped vanilla for those seeking beauty and adventure. - **Snow White:** Mystic red apple and ripened fruits set against a backdrop of enchanted woods create a fragrance as charming and whimsical as Snow White herself. - **Tiana:** Delicate water lily and gilded amber accented by shimmering bayou woods deliver a harmonious blend of fruity and floral elements, evoking dreams come true in the heart of the bayou. - **Life’s a Fairytale**: A blend of charming berries, whimsical floral notes, and the warmth of kingdom woods captures the promise of happily ever after. According to Lewis, the scent “is actually built with a note from each princess” and represents “the empowerment of all these amazing female characters coming together.” ![The Story Continues: Disney Princess x Bath & Body Works Part 2 Launches This Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/The-Story-Continues_-Disney-Princess-x-Bath-Body-Works-Part-2-Launches-This-Week-4-1600x900.jpg)![The Story Continues: Disney Princess x Bath & Body Works Part 2 Launches This Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/The-Story-Continues_-Disney-Princess-x-Bath-Body-Works-Part-2-Launches-This-Week-5-1600x900.jpg)### Building on a Magical Legacy This isn’t Bath & Body Works’ first trip to the Disney vault. This new 2026 collection follows the [**wildly successful Disney Princess Bath & Body Works Collection in 2025**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/02/10/disney-princess-x-bath-body-works-collection-is-real-coming-february-16-2025/), which introduced Ariel, Cinderella, Jasmine, and Moana to the lineup. Last year, the collection officially hit stores on February 16th after a similar early-access window for loyalty members. The partnership has only grown stronger since then. Just last August, the brand took a “wicked” turn with the [**Disney Villains collection**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/23/the-disney-villains-collection-by-bath-body-works-prices-you-need-to-know/), featuring Maleficent and the Evil Queen. That drop proved that fans are just as hungry for “darker” scents like *Sinister Plum* and *Wicked Pear* as they are for the floral elegance of the princesses. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-DCP-Princess-Bath-Body-Works-Header-1-1349x900.jpeg)### How to Shop Based on previous releases, expect the collection to include 92 products like **Fine Fragrance Mists, 3-Wick Candles, Ultimate Hydration Body Creams, and Wallflowers with prices ranging from $1.95 to $125.** If the 2025 launch was any indication, accessories like light-up candle pedestals and specialty PocketBac holders will be the first to sell out. Be sure to check your Bath & Body Works app on the morning of **February 12th** to secure your favorites before the general public! ## The Story Continues: Disney Princess x Bath & Body Works Part 2 Launches This Week ## Life’s a Fairytale Collection With the blend of charming berries, whimsical florals, and the warmth of kingdom woods, the spirit of each Disney Princess can be celebrated like never before. The collection captures the promise of happily ever after, celebrating the magic, hope, and adventure found in every Disney Princess’s story. The new Disney Princess Collection also features an array of accessories inspired by Life’s a Fairytale and the new Disney Princess fragrances. From backpacks to Wallflower diffusers, these accessories bring a touch of whimsy to everyday routines. Some of the accessories include: - Life’s a Fairytale Keepsake Music Box - Gold All Princess Backpack - Castle 3-Wick Pedestal - Aurora 3-Wick Pedestal - Rapunzel Coin Purse We can’t wait for you to experience these new Disney Princess stories through the power of fragrance. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Stitch, Experiment 626, the Blue Alien Dog, whatever you want to call him, has become a major face of The Walt Disney Company. Just take a walk through the Magic Kingdom here at Walt Disney World and you will pass stores selling Stitch’s face on everything, you can see him in the Character Cavelcade, his face is a gold statue mounted on a wall, he can be spotted running around in a meet and greet, and this summer he will be hosting a DJ party in Tomorrowland. Disney [**Lilo & Stitch**](https://movies.disney.com/lilo-and-stitch-2025) hits theaters May 23rd, and there are [**popcorn buckets and sippers**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/06/stitch-mania-must-have-disney-lilo-stitch-popcorn-buckets-coming-to-a-theater-near-you/ "Stitch Mania! Must-Have Disney Lilo & Stitch Popcorn Buckets Coming to a Theater Near You"), plush, ColorPop makeup, drinks, and a thousand other products. It would be wrong to say Stitch’s popularity may be on par with the head cheese himself, Mickey Mouse, but if you are a Disney fan in any way, those thoughts may be in your head also. In a recent article from The Walt Disney Company, David Greenbaum, President of Disney Live Action, champions Stitch as a prime example of Disney’s strong approach to content creation. The character, first introduced in the 2002 animated film *Lilo & Stitch*, has expanded into a franchise with a new live-action movie premiering Friday. “Stitch is an example of what Disney actually does best,” David Greenbaum, President of Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios, said. “[An extraordinary film from 2002](https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/browse/entity-e291d4ea-cd86-4eb2-9f39-20d2b75165ee) that becomes [a series](https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/browse/entity-5da26547-07dc-43a8-abef-2d821c073b13) that then over time creates a real fanship, which leads to us looking at the idea of creating this extraordinary film that we now are going to bring out to the world.” David Greenbaum continues: “What people may not realize is that Stitch is one of our fastest growing franchises, and he’s global,” Greenbaum said. “There’s equal affinity for Stitch among boys and girls, men and women.” Disney Live-Action President: Why Stitch Represents Disney’s Top Strengths### Stitch’s Enduring Appeal Since his debut, Stitch has appeared in animated sequels, a television series, and live character interactions at Disney parks like [**Walt Disney World Resort**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/18/family-guide-to-disneys-cool-kids-summer-at-magic-kingdom/ "Family Guide to Disney’s Cool Kids Summer at Magic Kingdom") and Aulani. As a consumer product, the Stitch brand has expanded significantly, showing a 27-fold increase in the past five years. This growth extends beyond the U.S., becoming a global phenomenon. Fans even celebrate “626 Day” annually on June 26, referencing Stitch’s experiment number. Disney Live-Action President: Why Stitch Represents Disney’s Top Strengths### Reintroducing a Familiar Character Given Stitch’s popularity, the studio focused on presenting the live-action *Lilo & Stitch* with care and authenticity. Greenbaum praised the creative team for successfully transitioning Stitch from animation to live-action. The new film features **Maia Kealoha** as Lilo and **Sydney Agudong** as Nani. **Chris Sanders**, the original voice of Stitch and co-director of the 2002 film, returns to voice the character. ![Disney Live-Action President: Why Stitch Represents Disney's Top Strengths](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1920_LNS-TP-00088845-768x322-1.png)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_titleTo build excitement for the film’s release, Disney’s marketing efforts have been extensive, with Stitch appearing at Disney’s 2025 Upfront presentation, on large billboards, and in a **Super Bowl commercial** that garnered over 170 million views within 24 hours. ### Universal Connection Stitch’s appeal spans generations. Greenbaum noted that many adults who watched the original film as children now want to share it with their own families. Greenbaum attributes Stitch’s broad appeal to his distinct personality: “mischievous yet cuddly.” He believes this blend of troublemaker and sweetness resonates with audiences. The live-action *Lilo & Stitch*, like the original, emphasizes the Hawaiian concept of “ohana,” meaning family. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Everybody mambo! *A Goofy Movie* merchandise is here! “A Goofy Movie,” the beloved 1995 Disney classic, is celebrating its 30th anniversary, bringing a wave of nostalgia to fans. Now, Disney Parks along with Disney Consumer Products is celebrating with new collaborations with some popular brands like [***Cakeworthy***](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/24/new-the-little-mermaid-life-is-the-bubbles-collection-debuts-at-walt-disney-world/ "New “The Little Mermaid” – Life is the Bubbles Collection Debuts at Walt Disney World"), Loungefly, and RSVLTS to bring the iconic A Goofy Movie back to life. Maybe we will even see the father-son due show up at Walt Disney World again! In Disney’s [*A Goofy Movie*](https://movies.disney.com/a-goofy-movie) (1995), Goofy and Max embark on a road trip to the great outdoors that may or may not involve misadventures, possum-themed attractions, and a pop concert. As the movie is dancing into its 30th anniversary this year, what better way to celebrate than with brand-new products dedicated to our favorite father-son duo? No more waiting for the day after today! Here’s a sneak peek of a collection that does not goof around. ## Stage (Crash) Ready Wardrobe Stand out from the crowd with the **[A Goofy Movie Tie-Dye Pullover Sweatshirt for Adults](https://www.disneystore.com/a-goofy-movie-tie-dye-long-sleeve-t-shirt-for-adults-5108107670609M.html)**. Goof and Max are busting out moves on the front, joined by the Powerline screenprint on the back. The tie-dye ‘lightning bolt’ electrifies the oversized, cozy fit. Available at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and online at DisneyStore.com. ![New ‘A Goofy Movie’ 30th Anniversary Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Goofy-Movie-Tye-Dye-Pull-Over-1200x675.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_titleJoin the Party Pack and set the world in motion with the **[Powerline Flannel Shirt for Adults by Cakeworthy](https://www.disneystore.com/powerline-flannel-shirt-for-adults-by-cakeworthy-a-goofy-movie-30th-anniversary-5107058250655M.html)**. The soft plaid flannel shirt shows off the Powerline print on the back – he’s only the biggest rock star on the planet, after all. ![New ‘A Goofy Movie’ 30th Anniversary Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/A-Goofy-Movie-Flannel-Cakeworthy-1200x675.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_titlePlanning to bust out the Perfect Cast all night long? The vintage mineral wash **[A Goofy Movie Fashion T-Shirt for Adults](https://www.disneystore.com/a-goofy-movie-t-shirt-for-adults-5205106030480M.html)** is the ultimate look. With an embroidered film logo on the front and Powerline’s ‘Stand Out World Tour’ screenprint on the back, you will want to party from now ‘til the end of July! ![New ‘A Goofy Movie’ 30th Anniversary Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/A-Goofy-Movie-T-SHirt-1200x675.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_titleWhether you are yodelin’ to the Possum Posse Jamboree or fishin’ on Lake Destiny, the woven shirts by RSVLTS will make you noticed. The **[Bobby Zimurski Woven Shirt for Men](https://www.disneystore.com/bobby-zimurski-woven-shirt-for-men-by-rsvlts-a-goofy-movie-5207106430674M.html)** pays homage to Cheddar Whizzy, a processed cheese spread Bobby is never seen without. Meanwhile, the **A Goofy Movie Cast Woven Shirt for Men** shows off ‘the whole goofin’ gang,’ including the fabled Mister Foot. Both RSVLTS shirts sport color variants exclusive to DisneyStore.com! I’m certain we can see eye to eye that the **A Goofy Movie Polo Shirt for Adults by RSVLTS** is pretty special. The stretchy fabric features Goofy, Max and Powerline, elevated to the maximum by the contrast collar in pink. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/A-Goofy-Movie-RSVLTS-1200x675.jpg)![New ‘A Goofy Movie’ 30th Anniversary Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/A-Goofy-Movie-RSVLTS-1-1200x675.jpg)Need a cozy outfit for *A Goofy Movie* rewatch? Look no further than the **Powerline PJ Set by Cakeworthy,** featuring the print pattern of Powerline and Max. The cotton and elastane blend ensures the set is ideal to loaf’ around in. ![New ‘A Goofy Movie’ 30th Anniversary Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PJ_1-3-1200x1200.jpeg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title## Powerline-Approved Accessories The **A Goofy Movie 30th Anniversary Character Hat** is sure to be handed down from Goof to Goof to Goof! With long floppy ears and distinctive sunglasses, the hat will get everybody watchin’ every move you make! Available only at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. The limited-edition **Powerline MagicBand+** is sure to electrify your visit with dancing lights, haptic vibrations, and multiple interactive experiences across Disney Parks. The standout design features Powerline and the movie logo, while the tappable icon sports the atomic symbol that Powerline is known for. Available at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and online at DisneyStore.com. Do ya long to shed your weary load? We got you. The **A Goofy Movie 30th Anniversary Loungefly** pays tribute to the goof’ gang and the childhood favorite ‘Hi Dad Soup.’ You will find the bag at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, no junctions ahead. For an extra electric look, the metallic gold of the **Max As Powerline Cosplay Lenticular Backpack**, coming soon to DisneyStore.com, will get you hoot ‘n’ howl ‘n’ holler from the heart. On a cheezier nod, the **Loungefly Mini Backpack** shows off our favorite high school sweethearts: Max and Roxanne along with Bobby and his spread. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/A-Goofy-Movie-Magicband-Hat-1200x675.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Loungefly_1-scaled-1-1200x800.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DS_Loungefly_1-1200x1200.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/L_Loungefly_3-WB.png)## Toys for any Pip-squeak Pioneer A collection is not complete without our official navigator and head which-wayer, **Max as Powerline Plush**. Dressed as his favorite popstar, Max sports a full neon costume, shades, and a spectacular punk hairdo, ready to stand out above the crowd. Available at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and online at DisneyStore.com. It’s the Leaning Tower of Cheeza! **Pop! Bobby Zimuruski’s** vinyl figure by Funko shows off Max’s best friend in his usual white t-shirt, brown shorts, and tinted sunglasses ensemble. Joining him is the Pop! Max As Powerline vinyl figure by Funko, brings the groves (and a little smokage) to any collector’s set. ![New ‘A Goofy Movie’ 30th Anniversary Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Plush_1.png)![New ‘A Goofy Movie’ 30th Anniversary Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/L_PopBoth.png)## Snacks for the Open Road Need a snack for the Powerline concert live on Pay-per-view? Look no further than the **Powerlimes Bagged Assorted Sour Taffy** and **Powerlimes Sour Taffy**. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The platform will be a one-stop shop for fans, featuring collections of current comic book runs and decades of past comics from across Disney’s extensive portfolio. This includes **Marvel**, Star Wars, 20th Century Studios, and more. The announcement was made by a surprising source: **Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of [Disney Experiences](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/17/whats-next-at-walt-disney-world-2025-and-beyond/)**. D’Amaro’s role traditionally oversees the company’s theme parks, resorts, cruise lines, and consumer products. His direct involvement in a new digital platform is a point of curiosity for industry observers. **In a statement, D’Amaro said, “By uniting our unparalleled collection of comics into a single digital platform, we’re giving fans unprecedented access to the adventures they love – all in one place.”** ![From Marvel to Star Wars, Disney Teams Up with WEBTOON to Launch a New Digital Comics Hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/starwarslogo.webp)![From Marvel to Star Wars, Disney Teams Up with WEBTOON to Launch a New Digital Comics Hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/marvel-logo-card-1560x876_48.jpg)The partnership is a significant move for Disney, which has previously offered digital comics primarily through Marvel Unlimited. The new platform, built and operated by WEBTOON Entertainment, is an expansion of that service and will include a mix of vertical and traditional comic formats, with a curated selection of titles available at no extra charge to Disney+ subscribers as part of the Disney+ Perks program. WEBTOON, with its approximately 155 million monthly active users, is a key partner in this venture. The platform is known for its mobile-first, vertical-scroll format, which has revolutionized how a new generation of readers consumes comics. The collaboration will not only bring existing archives to new audiences but also feature new original stories developed specifically for the platform. While the partnership marks an exciting development for comic book fans, the prominent role of Josh D’Amaro in the announcement is notable. D’Amaro’s purview has historically been focused on physical, in-person experiences and merchandise. While his portfolio does include Disney Consumer Products and the digital games and apps business, the direct public-facing announcement for a new digital platform seems to lean more into the media and entertainment segment of the company, which is run by other executives. This could signal a new, more integrated strategy for Disney, where leaders across different business units are collaborating to leverage all aspects of the company’s intellectual property, both in the physical and digital realms. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-15-170133.png)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title## From Marvel to Star Wars, Disney Teams Up with WEBTOON to Launch a New Digital Comics Hub > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DOov9jyEnPW/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[A post shared by Josh D'Amaro (@joshdamaro)](https://www.instagram.com/p/DOov9jyEnPW/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) From Marvel to Star Wars, Disney Teams Up with WEBTOON to Launch a New Digital Comics Hub**From the WEBTOONS press release**: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) and WEBTOON Entertainment (NASDAQ: WBTN) today announced that Disney and WEBTOON have entered into a non-binding term sheet for the development of an all-new digital comics platform that will feature current comic book runs and include decades of past comics from across Disney’s portfolio including Marvel, *Star Wars*, 20th Century Studios and more. For the first time, more than 35,000 comics from Marvel, *Star Wars*, Disney, Pixar and 20th Century Studios will be available in a single digital comics service with one convenient subscription, adding more stories than ever before in one location. As an expansion upon Marvel Unlimited, Marvel’s current digital comics subscription service, the new platform which will be built and operated by WEBTOON Entertainment, will provide decades of iconic comics for current Marvel Unlimited subscribers and bring in even more fans to experience storytelling from across the Disney portfolio along with a selection of WEBTOON Original stories. The new platform will include a mix of vertical and traditional formats for archived comics, current comic book runs and original stories. As part of the Disney+ Perks program, Disney+ subscribers who want to further explore the stories behind some of their favorite franchises will be able to access a curated selection of comic titles in the new app at no additional charge. WEBTOON Entertainment and Disneypreviously announced a multi-year collaboration featuring nearly 100 reformatted classics and all-new original series tailored for WEBTOON’s vertical-scroll format. “By uniting our unparalleled collection of comics across Marvel, *Star Wars*, Disney, Pixar and 20th Century Studios into a single digital platform, we’re giving fans unprecedented access to the adventures they love – all in one place,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Experiences. “Through our expanded relationship with WEBTOON, the global leader in digital comics, we’re opening doors to new audiences and deepening fan engagement.” The new digital comics platform will target a wide distribution. Select comics will also be localized for WEBTOON’S Korean and Japanese platforms. Alongside the planned commercial collaboration, Disney and WEBTOON Entertainment also entered into a non-binding term sheet for Disney to acquire a 2% equity interest in WEBTOON Entertainment. The proposed equity investment and the commercial collaboration are subject to the parties entering into definitive agreements on mutually agreeable terms and customary closing conditions. “With a new platform that will combine our product and technical expertise with Disney’s full comic catalog, we’re giving new and longtime fans all over the world a new way to discover these legendary characters and stories,” said Junkoo Kim, Founder and CEO, WEBTOON Entertainment. “Disney’s extraordinary storytelling legacy is second to none, and we’re honored to work with them to build the future of digital comics. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It is October 6th, and Disney Consumer Products is right on schedule, releasing the 2025 Disney Holiday merchandise collection inside the Walt Disney World parks. Celebrate the merriest season at [**Walt Disney World Resort**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/08/epcot-international-festival-of-the-holidays-disney-confirms-return-2025/)—November 14 to December 31, 2025. New Minnie Ears, Walt Disney World Spirit Jersey, Holiday Crocs, Shirts, Socks, Ornaments, plush, Tinker Bell tree topper, and more are now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom (where we obtained the images). The collection is also available on **[Shop Disney](https://www.disneystore.com/holiday-shop/?srule=sorting-option-103#product-search-results)**. Deck the Halls with a Sneak Peek at the **[2025 Disney Parks Christmas Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/02/deck-the-halls-with-a-sneak-peek-at-the-2025-disney-parks-christmas-collection/)** **Santa Mickey Mouse ”Walt Disney World” Fair Isle Spirit Jersey for Adults – $79.99** Santa Mickey Mouse has a sack full of gifts as he really delivers with this holiday Spirit Jersey. The festive fair isle pattern includes Fantasyland Castles, Mickey icons, Christmas trees, and snowflakes. ”Walt Disney World” is written across the back shoulders in large red puff ink lettering, so yule look forward to wrapping yourself up in it. **Mickey Mouse and Friends Holiday Long Sleeve T-Shirt for Adults $44.99** Mickey and friends are gathered around for the holidays on this cheerful all-cotton long-sleeve tee. Mickey, Donald, and Goofy don Santa hats, and Pluto sports reindeer antlers on this festive top that will put everyone in a merry mood. [![Seasons Greetings Start Early at Walt Disney World with New Holiday Wear](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_094722-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_094722-scaled.jpg)[![Seasons Greetings Start Early at Walt Disney World with New Holiday Wear](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_094716-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_094716-scaled.jpg)[![Seasons Greetings Start Early at Walt Disney World with New Holiday Wear](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_095448-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_095448-scaled.jpg)[![Seasons Greetings Start Early at Walt Disney World with New Holiday Wear](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_095457-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_095457-scaled.jpg)**Mickey Mouse and Friends ”The Merriest Place on Earth” **Shirt** $34.99** Get cozy in ”The Merriest Place on Earth” with this festive Mickey and Friends holiday pullover sweatshirt. Soaring in a sleigh led by Pluto, the besties fly over *Fantasyland Castle* as Tinker Bell adds her own spark of magic for a look that captures the joy of the season. **Santa Mickey Mouse Fair Isle Wool Socks $34.99** [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_094918-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_094918-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_094908-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_094908-scaled.jpg)[![Seasons Greetings Start Early at Walt Disney World with New Holiday Wear](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_094900-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_094900-scaled.jpg)**Santa Mickey Mouse Fair Isle Holiday Clogs for Adults by Crocs $69.99** Keep your toes toasty this holiday with this festive footwear from Crocs. These clogs feature an allover Fair Isle pattern with snowflakes, Christmas trees, Mickey icons, and holly, topped with a Santa Mickey vinyl charm on the front. In the bleak midwinter, the red sherpa lining will provide a soft and snuggly home for your feet! **Mickey Mouse Holiday Convertible Crossbody Bag by Lug $65.00** Whether hands-free as a belt bag or styled as a crossbody, this Mickey Mouse bag by Lug is ready for a day at the Park. Constructed to keep your essentials safe and within reach, it has multiple secure pockets and zip closures. Perfect as a holiday gift to yourself or a loved one, this carryall features signature Lug Skeeter Mini elements, a Santa Mickey Mouse embroidered appliqué, and ”Merry Christmas” embroidered text at the back. Now you’re ready to bring the holiday cheer! **Santa Mickey Mouse 2025 Holiday Plush $34.99** [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_094820-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_094820-scaled.jpg)![Seasons Greetings Start Early at Walt Disney World with New Holiday Wear](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_094729-1600x900.jpg)[![Seasons Greetings Start Early at Walt Disney World with New Holiday Wear](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_095207-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_095207-scaled.jpg)**Tinker Bell Light-Up Holiday Tree Topper – Peter Pan $59.99** Top your tree with our light-up wishing star, the second from the right! Alongside, Tinker Bell pauses in mid-flight, setting your tree alight with holiday magic. Hearts will soar all through the season to the heights of this crowning glory. **Santa Mickey Mouse and Pluto Holiday Fantasyland Castle Countdown Calendar Figure $59.99** Mark the milestones to the big day with this fully sculpted Santa Mickey and ”reindeer” Pluto countdown calendar topped by a decorative storybook castle. It answers the question ”How much longer?” with more than a touch of holiday magic! **“The Most Magical Place on Earth” Mickey Snowglobe Ornament $34.99** **Mickey Mouse Wreath Ornament $26.99** [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_095233-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_095233-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_095218-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_095218-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_095338-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_095338-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_095349-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251006_095349-scaled.jpg)**Santa Minnie Mouse Holiday Stocking $34.99** Stuff the season with fun and surprises in Minnie’s holiday stocking. Embroidered details and fuzzy trims will help make Santa’s annual visit a golden memory. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The campaign begins early as the holiday shopping season approaches. Stitch, the blue alien character, will appear widely across platforms, bringing along characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, *Star Wars*, and 20th Century Studios. The campaign aims to promote new holiday merchandise. “With Stitch’s playful energy guiding ‘Unleash the Holidays,’ Disney is inviting fans to experience holiday magic in new and unexpected ways,” said **Joss Hastings, Vice President, Disney Consumer Products.** “This campaign brings together beloved characters and innovative products, helping families get in the spirit to celebrate, connect, and create lasting memories this holiday season.” The promotion features a range of products, including toys, fashion, homeware, and oral care. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sven-Animal-Care-Kit-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sven-Animal-Care-Kit-1080x1080-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/LEGO-Grogu.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/LEGO-Grogu.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mickey-Mouse-Clubhouse-Playset-1080x1080-1-900x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mickey-Mouse-Clubhouse-Playset-1080x1080-1.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/G0296_LS_SW_MIXMASHERS_BASIC_AST_BTF_1_tif_2000px_300DPI-lifestyle-900x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/G0296_LS_SW_MIXMASHERS_BASIC_AST_BTF_1_tif_2000px_300DPI-lifestyle.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Round-Up-Woody-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Round-Up-Woody.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1614040903548-1-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1614040903548-1.jpg) - **Toys and Figures:** Key items include the **Moana Swimming Doll** from Mattel, the **LEGO Stitch** set, the Marvel-inspired **Spidey and his Amazing Friends Water-Webs Webs Ahoy Bubble Pirate Ship**, and the **Star Wars Power Crystal Lightsaber** from Hasbro. - **Plush:** The collection includes the **Ugly Sweater Stitch** plush, which features Mickey Mouse, Spider-Man, and Grogu-inspired options, and **[Zootopia 2 Squishmallows](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/30/zootopia-2-merchandise-hits-the-shelves-following-final-trailer-debut/ "Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut")** from Jazzwares. - **Building Sets:** New sets include the **Mickey Mouse and Friends [Big Thunder Mountain Railroad](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/20/refurbished-trains-return-to-tracks-at-big-thunder-mountain-railroad-in-disney-world/ "Refurbished Trains Return to Tracks at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disney World") Set** from the Disney Store and the **LEGO Star Wars Grogu with Hover Pram**. - **Fashion:** Fan-favorites include the **Mickey Mouse Holiday Charm** from Pandora and the **Minnie Mouse Exclusive Holiday Ornaments Crossbody Bag** from Loungefly. The collection also features **Home Alone x adidas sneakers**. - **Gaming:** New releases include the **Fabled** set from the Disney Lorcana TCG and the **Spider-Man – Bundle: Gift Edition** from Magic: The Gathering. - **Oral Care:** Stitch-themed items like the **Oral-B Disney Stitch Electric Battery Powered Toothbrush** and **Crest Strawberry Rush featuring Disney Stitch** are also available. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WDTB3375-LFWDMICKEYANDMINNIEHOLIDAYCROSSBODY_36.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WDTB3375-LFWDMICKEYANDMINNIEHOLIDAYCROSSBODY_36.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/MICKEYANDFRIENDS-HOLIDAY-072-1.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/MICKEYANDFRIENDS-HOLIDAY-072-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/HIGH_RGB_793815C01_V3_RGB-scaled-1-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/HIGH_RGB_793815C01_V3_RGB-scaled-1-scaled.jpg)The campaign will feature Stitch making surprise appearances across social media and Disney’s festive celebrations. Additionally, Stitch will appear on new holiday-themed variant Marvel Comics covers. Keep checking in stores at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and **[Shop Disney online](https://www.disneystore.com/characters/disney/stitch/)**. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Stitch_Avengers-702x1080-1-585x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Stitch_Avengers-702x1080-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Stitch-Spiderman-702x1080-1-585x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Stitch-Spiderman-702x1080-1.jpg)## Stitch Starts Holidays Early in Disney’s Unleash the Holidays’ Campaign [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DLC_S10_Starter_Deck_Display_Spill_EN_v2-1368x1080-1-1140x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DLC_S10_Starter_Deck_Display_Spill_EN_v2-1368x1080-1.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Stitch-Oral-Care.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Stitch-Oral-Care.png) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Stitch%20Starts%20Holidays%20Early%20in%20Disney%27s%20Unleash%20the%20Holidays%27%20Campaign&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Stitch%20Starts%20Holidays%20Early%20in%20Disney%27s%20Unleash%20the%20Holidays%27%20Campaign "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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While Mickey Mouse has served as the face of the Walt Disney Company for nearly a century, 2025 has officially become the “Year of the Experiment 626.” New financial data and market analysis reveal that Stitch has surpassed the iconic mouse in both box office draw and retail dominance, cementing his status as Disney’s most valuable individual asset. Here is a breakdown of the numbers that show how Stitch is currently “bigger” than Mickey Mouse. !["Mickey is the Logo, but Stitch is the Brand" Welcome to the Year of Experiment 626!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Stitch_Takeover_Magic-Kingdom-Castle-1600x900.png)The most staggering figure in the shift of power is found on retail shelves. According to recent reports, Stitch-branded merchandise generated over $4 billion in global sales in 2025 alone. To put that in perspective: $4 billion+ in annual retail revenue. While still a massive earner, Mickey’s retail footprint in 2025 has leaned toward “legacy” and “logo” items, whereas Stitch has dominated the high-volume markets of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Stitch’s merchandise sales saw a year-over-year increase of nearly 35%, fueled by the character’s massive popularity on social platforms like TikTok. The catalyst for this surge was the 2025 release of the live-action *[**Lilo & Stitch**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/04/22/aloha-new-lilo-stitch-gear-lands-before-live-action-release/ "Aloha! New “Lilo & Stitch” Gear Lands Before Live-Action Release")*. The film didn’t just perform well; it shattered expectations. The film’s estimated global box office total makes it one of the highest-grossing films of the year. This marks the first time a character-centric Disney “re-imagining” has outperformed the modern media output of the core “Sensational Six” (Mickey, Minnie, Donald, etc.) in a single calendar year. ![Disney Live-Action President: Why Stitch Represents Disney's Top Strengths](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Disney-Live-Action-President_-Why-Stitch-Represents-Disneys-Top-Strengths-1598x900.jpg)![Stitch-Inspired Sips & Snacks Arrive at Disneyland & Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lilo-Stitch-Sipper-Snacks-and-Treats-DIsneyland-Walt-Disney-World.jpg)For the first time in history, Disney’s promotional strategy has favored the blue alien over the mouse. Stitch officially took over the lead spot on Disney’s national promotional tours this year, a position historically reserved for Mickey Mouse. Market research indicates that Stitch holds a 78% “favorable/highly active” rating among consumers aged 6–24, a demographic where Mickey Mouse is increasingly viewed as a “grandfather mascot” rather than an active media protagonist. Analysts suggest that Stitch’s “chaos-meets-family” persona resonates more with current cultural trends than Mickey’s traditional wholesome image. “Mickey is the logo, but Stitch is the brand,” says one industry insider. “People respect the mouse, but they are buying the alien.” As Disney moves into 2026, the company is expected to lean even harder into this “Stitch-first” economy, with more sequels and theme park integrations planned to capitalize on the character’s $4 billion momentum. For now, the crown doesn’t have ears; it has antennas. Information first appeared in a report by **[The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/disney-2025-big-winner-stitch-character-1236457944/?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio)** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Stitch_Avengers-702x1080-1-585x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Stitch-Spiderman-702x1080-1-585x900.jpg)## “Mickey is the Logo, but Stitch is the Brand” Welcome to the Year of Experiment 626! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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In a move that brings new meaning to “multiverse of madness,” Disney and Mondelez International have officially unveiled a massive collaboration between Marvel and Oreo. Titled “The Stuf of Legends,” the campaign transforms Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and their most notorious villains into limited-edition collectible treats, officially hitting shelves on February 2. New details confirm that the scale of the collaboration is large. The campaign will feature 32 unique embossments on the classic black-and-white cookies. The roster spans the breadth of the Marvel Universe, including icons from the **Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men**. Fans can expect to find everyone from **Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Thor** to cosmic threats like **Galactus** and the master of magnetism, **Magneto**. To house these collectibles, Oreo recruited legendary comic book artist **Todd Nauck** (*Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man*) to design four distinct collectible packs. Each package will highlight a different corner of the Marvel Universe: The Avengers, The Fantastic Four, The X-Men, and a dedicated Spider-Man design. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/pack2-DeglParJ.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/pack2-DeglParJ.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-21-085141-1.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MONDELEZ_INTERNATIONAL__Oreo_x_Marvel_Cookie_Lineup-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MONDELEZ_INTERNATIONAL__Oreo_x_Marvel_Cookie_Lineup.jpg)Full list of Marvel Oreo Cookie Characters: - Avengers - Iron Man - Thor - Hulk - Falcon - Captain America - Dr Strange - Black Panther - Loki - Scarlet Witch - Ultron - Fantastic Four - Mr Fantastic - Invisible Woman - Human Torch - The Thing - Galacticus - Spider-Man Logo - Spider-Man - Ghost-Spider - Venom - Doc Ock - Green Goblin - Spider-Man Mask - X-Men - Wolverine - Storm - Cyclops - Jean Grey - Beast - Magneto - Professor X The timing of the rollout is no accident. Marvel Studios is entering a pivotal year with a packed 2026 slate that includes: - **[“Wonder Man”](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/02/marvels-wonder-man-new-trailer-before-january-27th-premiere-on-disney/ "Marvel’s Wonder Man: New Trailer Before January 27th Premiere on Disney+")**: Premiering January 27 on Disney+. - **“Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2**: Returning in March. - **“Spider-Man: Brand New Day”**: The highly anticipated theatrical release is on July 31. - **[“Avengers: Doomsday”](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/23/avengers-doomsday-teaser-trailer-officially-released-by-marvel/ "AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Teaser Trailer Officially Released by Marvel")**: The massive crossover event set for December. “At Oreo, we strive to identify fresh ways to excite consumers. The Marvel Universe has built a rich legacy of storytelling, and it was fun to imagine what could happen if our cookies were part of that fandom,” said a spokesperson for Mondelez. ### **Where to Find Them** The limited-edition Oreo x Marvel packs will be available at retailers nationwide starting February 2. In addition to the physical cookies, an interactive digital experience will allow fans to scan their cookies to “unlock” exclusive content and participate in a “heroic dunk” social media challenge. You can **[pre-order them now at Oroe!](https://www.oreo.com/presale)** The short video features an epic score and a dramatic narrative where delivery drivers must navigate a gauntlet of Marvel’s greatest villains to get the cookies to fans. The teaser reaches a climax when **Magneto** uses his powers to intercept a delivery truck, sending cookies embossed with the faces of Earth’s heroes raining from the sky. 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The visibility of these new releases grew further following a featured segment on Good Morning America, which reached audiences across the country. These achievements set a clear path for new retail trends and fan experiences centered on popular characters. ![Disney Takes Top Honors at Toy Fair New York With Major Award Wins](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Takes-Top-Honors-at-Toy-Fair-New-York-With-Major-Award-Wins-1600x900.jpg)The industry gathered over the weekend to announce the Toy of the Year winners. These awards recognize products that stand out for creative design and play value. The winning items this year highlight a shift toward deep storytelling and interactive features. Two specific Disney collaborations earned top spots in their categories. **The American Girl Disney Moana Collection from Mattel** won the Doll of the Year award. In the plush category, the **Disney Stitch Ultimate Stitch Interactive Feature Plush by Just Play** took home the Plush Toy of the Year award. **[Disney’s 2026 Roadmap: Immersive Fandom and the “Next-Gen” Consumer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/14/disneys-2026-roadmap-immersive-fandom-and-the-next-gen-consumer/)**. Disney is pivoting its licensing and entertainment strategy toward 2026, moving beyond traditional merchandising to focus on “experiential retail” and cross-generational engagement. “This year’s **[TOTY](https://toyfairny.com/tf/toyfair/home.aspx)** winners and new product debuts show how innovation across IP is fueling Blockbuster Season and keeping play fresh, relevant, and exciting,” said Rob Michaelis, Toy Association Board Member and VP, Americas Hardlines, Disney, “By continually reimagining beloved franchises and introducing new ways to engage fans, Disney Consumer Products is meeting families where they are and inspiring the next generation of play.” “Having both the American Girl Disney Moana Collection by Mattel and the Ultimate Stitch Interactive Feature Plush by Just Play honored at the TOTY Awards is a testament to the enduring strength of Disney storytelling,” said JoAnn McLaughlin, SVP of Licensed Product Design & Development, Disney, “These awards highlight how thoughtful character‑driven design can deepen emotional connection and create products that feel truly special for fans and families alike.” They show how blending well-known stories with new ways to play can create products that appeal to children and collectors at the same time. ![Disney Takes Top Honors at Toy Fair New York With Major Award Wins](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BLOCKBUSTER-SEASON_APPROVED-SONY_KV-1-1920x960-1-1600x800.jpg)## Disney Takes Top Honors at Toy Fair New York With Major Award Wins This year, Toy Fair® New York helped launch Disney Consumer Products’ Blockbuster Season, during which new products will debut in support of upcoming theatrical releases and franchise moments across Disney Princess, Pixar, *Star Wars*, and Marvel. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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New toys and collectibles themed to the upcoming film, *The Mandalorian and Grogu*, have just been revealed! Ahead of the New York Toy Fair, Disney Consumer Products announced **Star Wars: Most Wanted**. This year-long program spotlights the most sought-after merchandise based on both new and classic stories, including the highly anticipated movie hitting theaters on May 22. This wave of merchandise arrives right as the hype for the film reaches lightspeed. We recently covered the **[brand-new trailer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/16/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-trailer-coming-tomorrow-from-star-wars/)** over at **fantasylandnews.com**, which gave us a pulse-pounding look at Din Djarin and Grogu’s next big-screen adventure. The footage teased new characters like Colonel Ward and even a surprising cameo voiced by Martin Scorsese, setting the stage for a massive cinematic event. ![First Look at Star Wars 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Toys and Collectibles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Trailer-Coming-Tomorrow-from-Star-Wars-1600x896.jpg)### More Than Just a Movie: Theme Park Updates The excitement isn’t limited to the screen or the toy aisle. Disney has confirmed that the bond between the film and the theme parks is growing stronger. On May 22, the same day the movie premieres, a major update is coming to **[Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/24/fly-with-mando-grogu-smugglers-run-gets-massive-upgrade-starts-may-22-2026-powered-by-unreal-engine-5/)** at both Disney World and Disneyland. The attraction will feature a brand-new mission where riders team up with Mando and Grogu. Using technology powered by Unreal Engine 5, the update allows the story to react to player choices. For the first time, crews will have more agency over their destination, and engineers will even be able to communicate directly with Grogu during the flight. ### New Mando and Grogu Merchandise To help fans bring the magic home, a massive lineup of new gear is on the way. Here is a first look at the bounty waiting for you. #### BDX Droids and Talking Action Figures You can now take home your own droid companions with the new **Droid Factory BDX Droids**. These will be available later this spring on DisneyStore.com and at select Disney Parks. This box set features four BDX Unit figures in red, blue, green, and orange. Additionally, a new **Mandalorian Talking Action Figure** features authentic character phrases and includes Grogu and Anzellan-inspired figures. [![BDX Droids and Talking Action Figures](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BDX-Droids-and-Talking-Action-Figures-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BDX-Droids-and-Talking-Action-Figures.jpg)#### Black Series and The Vintage Collection from Hasbro Hasbro has announced new additions to its premium lines. Highlights include: - Black Series Mandalorian and Grogu - Black Series Colonel Ward - The Vintage Collection IG-11 (Nevarro Marshall) [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Black-Series-and-The-Vintage-Collection-from-Hasbro-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Black-Series-and-The-Vintage-Collection-from-Hasbro.jpg)#### LEGO Sets and Funko Pops! Brick-builders can look forward to several new sets, including a New Republic X-Wing Starfighter and a fresh version of the **Razor Crest**. Meanwhile, Funko is expanding its lineup with “wizard” new Pops! featuring Zeb Orrelios and other fan-favorite characters. [![LEGO Sets and Funko Pops!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LEGO-Sets-and-Funko-Pops-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LEGO-Sets-and-Funko-Pops.jpg)[![LEGO Sets and Funko Pops!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-DCP-Star-Wars-Most-Wanted-Products-1-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-DCP-Star-Wars-Most-Wanted-Products-1.jpg)[![LEGO Sets and Funko Pops!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Zeb-Mando-and-Grogu-Pops-from-Funko-1600x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Zeb-Mando-and-Grogu-Pops-from-Funko.png)[![LEGO Sets and Funko Pops!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Pops-from-Funko-1600x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Pops-from-Funko.png)[![LEGO Sets and Funko Pops!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Grogu-Pops-from-Funko-1600x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Grogu-Pops-from-Funko.png)[![LEGO Sets and Funko Pops!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-DCP-Star-Wars-Most-Wanted-Products-5-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-DCP-Star-Wars-Most-Wanted-Products-5.jpg)#### Grogu-Inspired Plush and Toys The “child” remains the star of the show. Hasbro’s new **Action Buddy Grogu** features over 50 sound and movement combinations. For those who want something more nostalgic, look for the **Furby Furblets Grogu**, which brings interactive sounds and movement to a miniature form. [![Grogu-Inspired Plush and Toys](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Grogu-Inspired-Plush-and-Toys-1600x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Grogu-Inspired-Plush-and-Toys.png)### Apparel, Books, and More Whether you are exploring the Outer Rim or just running errands, new apparel from Amazon featuring the official movie logo is available now. For those who prefer a good story after a day of adventuring, new publishing titles are hitting shelves. Keep an eye out for *Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon* by Mike Chen and the new Bad Batch novel, *Star Wars: Sanctuary* by Lamar Giles. Stay tuned for more news and reveals as we get closer to the premiere of *The Mandalorian and Grogu* on May 22. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Consumer Products, Entertainment, Merchandise, Movies, Star Wars **Tags:** First Look at Star Wars 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Toys and Collectibles --- ### [Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck Take the Track With F1 Academy Starting This Spring](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/15/minnie-mouse-and-daisy-duck-take-the-track-with-f1-academy-starting-this-spring/) **Published:** March 15, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck are joining F1 Academy** as the faces of Disney’s “Fuel the Magic” expansion into Formula 1’s all-female racing series, with exclusive merchandise, on-site character experiences, and original content set to debut **this spring**. ![Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck Take the Track With F1 Academy Starting This Spring](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Minnie-Mouse-and-Daisy-Duck-Take-the-Track-With-F1-Academy-Starting-This-Spring-1600x900.jpg)**What Is the Disney x F1 Academy Collaboration?** Disney announced on March 13, 2026, that it is expanding its multi-year “Fuel the Magic” partnership with Formula 1 to include F1 Academy, the all-women racing development series. Tasia Filippatos, President of Disney Consumer Products, made the announcement live at the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas, timed alongside the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix weekend in Shanghai. The original [“Fuel the Magic” partnership between Disney and Formula 1 was first announced in May 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/19/mickey-friends-go-racing-with-formula-1-disney-x-f1-collab-announced/), positioning Mickey Mouse and Friends as racing superfans across the main F1 circuit. This latest move is a direct expansion of that relationship, shifting focus specifically to F1 Academy and placing Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck at the center of the campaign rather than the full ensemble. The two characters will serve as creative anchors for this chapter, with their bond representing the collaboration’s core theme of women supporting women. **What Fans Can Expect This Spring**? Disney confirmed three pillars for the F1 Academy collaboration. First, a fashion-forward merchandise collection featuring Minnie and Daisy will roll out across select F1 Academy race weekends. Second, on-site character experiences will bring Minnie and Daisy directly to fans attending F1 Academy events throughout the season. Third, original digital content tied to the series will be produced to extend the collaboration beyond the track. Specific product details and event dates will be announced in the weeks ahead. F1 Academy Managing Director Susie Wolff was photographed with Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck at Shanghai Disneyland ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix, offering an early preview of the partnership in action. The 2026 class of F1 Academy drivers was also part of the announcement imagery, signaling that the real-world athletes will be woven into the collaboration alongside the Disney characters throughout the season. ![Daisy Duck and Minnie Mouse with Formula 1](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Minnie-Mouse-Daisy-Duck-at-F1-Academy-1350x900.jpg)**The Story Behind the Partnership**. F1 Academy launched in 2023 as Formula 1’s dedicated driver development series for female athletes, designed to build a direct pathway into higher levels of motorsport. The series has grown rapidly in commercial reach and fan following. Earlier this week, beauty retailer Sephora announced its own F1 Academy partnership for 2026 race weekend activations, reinforcing the momentum building around the series heading into the spring season. Disney’s relationship with Formula 1 has been building steadily since the original partnership announcement. The “Fuel the Magic” kick-off spot generated the highest engagement Formula 1 has ever recorded around any of its partnership announcements, followed by a limited-edition capsule collection debut at the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix. The 2026 season launched that momentum across multiple fronts at once, including a [brand new WEBTOON comic series, “Mickey x F1 Racing to the Top!”](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/mickey-and-friends-are-heading-to-formula-1-in-a-new-original-comic-series/), a Gentle Monster eyewear collaboration with pop-ups in Seoul and Shanghai, a MINISO collectible capsule of 30-plus display-ready items, and a core apparel line designed by Global Creative Director Bobby Kim. ![Mickey and Friends Are Heading to Formula 1 in a New Original Comic Series](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mickey-and-Friends-Are-Heading-to-Formula-1-in-a-New-Original-Comic-Series-2-1600x900.jpg)Mickey and Friends Are Heading to Formula 1 in a New Original Comic SeriesThe F1 Academy expansion is the next natural step in that relationship. Disney and Susie Wolff have both pointed to the shared values between the Minnie and Daisy characters and the mission of F1 Academy, with the friendship dynamic at the heart of those two characters mapping directly to what the racing series stands for. **Why Minnie and Daisy Are the Right Characters for This Moment**. The choice to lead the F1 Academy chapter with Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck rather than the full Mickey and Friends ensemble is a deliberate creative decision. Disney described the two characters as embodying confidence, individuality, and glamour in a way that aligns with F1 Academy’s identity as a platform for the next generation of female talent. Filippatos noted that the original “Fuel the Magic” campaign sparked a cultural moment with fans worldwide,” and framed the F1 Academy expansion as “an exciting new chapter” driven by Minnie and Daisy’s story. Wolff added that the collaboration is “inspired by Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck’s friendship that embodies the power of women supporting women,” calling it a path to “inspire and empower future fans, drivers and leaders to shape the future of our sport.” Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer of Formula 1 and President and CEO of Las Vegas Grand Prix, described Disney as a storytelling powerhouse that “unites young and old generations alike, while celebrating individuality,” reinforcing why the partnership continues to grow across multiple parts of the Formula 1 ecosystem. Formula 1 now reaches an audience of 860 million people globally, and F1 Academy’s dedicated focus on female athletes makes it one of the sport’s fastest-growing properties for younger and more diverse audiences. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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From Disney: “Gear up for a new [\#MickeyandFriendsxF1](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mickeyandfriendsxf1/) collaboration kicking into high-speed next year.” [**Disney**](https://www.disney.com/)**, [F1](https://www.formula1.com/) Team Up with Mickey & Friends** in a just-announced collaboration that will see Mickey Mouse & Friends, along with The Walt Disney Company, in the high-speed world of Formula 1 through experiences, content, and merchandise around the globe. Read the full press release below. This collaboration between Disney and Formula 1 is strategically positioned to appeal to a diverse range of fans, creating exciting opportunities for both brands. Here’s a breakdown of who stands to benefit the most: **Younger Formula 1 Fans, Casual or New F1 Viewers, Kids who love cars and Mickey Mouse**. This should spark an interest in fans who may not be racing fans by broadening the appeal of Formula 1. “As we celebrate nearly a century of Mickey Mouse & Friends, our collaboration with Formula 1 offers a unique opportunity to bring two powerhouse entertainment properties together to create products that fans will love,” Tasia Filippatos, Disney Consumer Products President, said. “This exciting collaboration will unfold across a global stage, with unforgettable content and experiences tailored for Disney and F1 fans alike.” **Disney and Formula 1 are joining forces, bringing [Mickey Mouse and friends](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/04/07/mickey-friends-say-goodnight-at-magic-kingdoms-closing/ "Mickey & Friends Say Goodnight at Magic Kingdom’s Closing") into the high-octane world of racing starting in 2026**. This collaboration aims to tap into both brands’ massive global fan bases, creating unique experiences, content, and merchandise. F1 is also seeing a surge in younger fans, making this a strategic move for Disney. ![Mickey & Friends Go Racing with Formula 1: Disney X F1 Collab Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC03781-2.avif)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title - **The partnership will roll out globally.** - **Expect “unforgettable content and experiences” tailored for fans of both Disney and F1.** - **Merchandise featuring Mickey & Friends in the F1 context is planned.** Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer, Formula 1, said, “Our collaboration with Disney is set to be a brilliant one, as we introduce the world of Mickey & Friends to our fans, and vice versa. It fits perfectly with our strategy to step outside the world of sport and into a broader consumer market, and in return we’re introducing Disney to our 820 million fans worldwide. It’s a fantastic match as both brands are known for pushing boundaries and bringing entertainment and excitement to millions, so I can’t wait to see what our teams come up with for the circuit and beyond.” **By the Numbers:** - Over 4 million children (ages 8-12) in the EU and the US actively follow F1. - 54% of F1 followers on TikTok and 40% on Instagram are under 25. More details on the collaboration’s activities will be released in the coming months. Fans can follow @mickeymouse and **[@f1](https://www.instagram.com/f1/)** on social media for updates. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ2qwXlSIJd/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[A post shared by Disney (@disney)](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ2qwXlSIJd/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Mickey & Friends Go Racing with Formula 1: Disney X F1 Collab Announced## Mickey & Friends Go Racing with Formula 1: Disney X F1 Collab Announced Disney and Formula 1® today announced an exciting new collaboration with [Mickey & Friends](https://mickey.disney.com/) that will begin in 2026. Disney’s Mickey Mouse is one of the most beloved and recognizable characters of all time, and now fans can look forward to seeing Mickey & Friends in the high-speed world of Formula 1 through experiences, content, and merchandise around the globe. The new relationship is turbocharged by the two brands’ shared affinity for creativity, entertainment, and innovation, bringing fans together around the globe through unforgettable and one-of-a-kind experiences. More information will be shared on the activity in the coming months. “As we celebrate nearly a century of Mickey Mouse & Friends, our collaboration with Formula 1 offers a unique opportunity to bring two powerhouse entertainment properties together to create products that fans will love,” Tasia Filippatos, Disney Consumer Products President, said. “This exciting collaboration will unfold across a global stage, with unforgettable content and experiences tailored for Disney and F1 fans alike.” Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer, Formula 1, said, “Our collaboration with Disney is set to be a brilliant one, as we introduce the world of Mickey & Friends to our fans, and vice versa. It fits perfectly with our strategy to step outside the world of sport and into a broader consumer market, and in return we’re introducing Disney to our 820 million fans worldwide. It’s a fantastic match as both brands are known for pushing boundaries and bringing entertainment and excitement to millions, so I can’t wait to see what our teams come up with for the circuit and beyond.” In recent years Formula 1 has seen a huge surge in growth with younger fans and data shows that more than 4 million children aged 8-12 now actively follow the sport across the EU and US, while 54% of followers on TikTok and 40% on Instagram are now under 25 years old. Additional details will be shared in the coming months on how fans can join Mickey & Friends on their Formula 1 adventure. Follow @mickeymouse and @f1 on social media to keep up to date on how the iconic characters are going to be living life in the fast lane in 2026. ![Mickey & Friends Go Racing with Formula 1: Disney X F1 Collab Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-19-201454.png)![Mickey & Friends Go Racing with Formula 1: Disney X F1 Collab Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-19-201449.png)Mickey & Friends Go Racing with Formula 1: Disney X F1 Collab Announced Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Mickey%20%26%20Friends%20Go%20Racing%20with%20Formula%201%3A%20Disney%20X%20F1%20Collab%20Announced&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Mickey%20%26%20Friends%20Go%20Racing%20with%20Formula%201%3A%20Disney%20X%20F1%20Collab%20Announced "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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[**Disney and Formula 1**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/19/mickey-friends-go-racing-with-formula-1-disney-x-f1-collab-announced/ "Mickey & Friends Go Racing with Formula 1: Disney X F1 Collab Announced") are teaming up to bring a one-of-a-kind celebration to the Las Vegas Grand Prix, blending the thrill of world-class sports with the heart and creativity of Disney storytelling, as well as an exclusive Formula 1 merchandise line. **Last Year, Disney announced: From Disney: ‘Gear up for a new [\#MickeyandFriendsxF1](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mickeyandfriendsxf1/) collaboration kicking into high-speed next year.” [Disney](https://www.disney.com/), [F1](https://www.formula1.com/) Team Up with Mickey & Friends in a just-announced collaboration that will see Mickey Mouse & Friends, along with The Walt Disney Company, in the high-speed world of Formula 1 through experiences, content, and merchandise around the globe.** As Formula 1 super fans, Disney’s Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto will make memorable appearances at the heart of the high-speed action. Fans can expect special Disney entertainment moments throughout the race weekend, including: - **Fountains of Bellagio Show:** Maestro Mickey Mouse will take the stage in front of the Fountains of Bellagio for a one-of-a-kind performance from Disney Live Entertainment featuring enchanting music and thrilling pyrotechnics. - **Disneyland Band:** The Disneyland Band will kick off race day and celebrate 70 years of happiness with a special performance of the National Anthem. - **Community Day:** Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will also bring Disney magic to a special community day designed to inspire local kids in Las Vegas. - **Pitlane Walk:** Ahead of the qualifying race, Formula 1 has invited Mickey & Friends to join a special pitlane walk and is offering select main grandstand ticket holders the exciting chance to see the teams at work. For more information, you can visit [f1.com](https://www.formula1.com/?CMP=ILC-DPFY25Q4wo1023250030G). On race day, Nov. 22, 2025, fans in the United States can join the celebration by watching on ESPN or the ESPN App — bringing the Las Vegas Grand Prix straight to their screens. !['Fuel the Magic' Disney X Formula 1 Premieres at Las Vegas Grand Prix](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Disney-and-Formula-1-at-the-Las-Vegas-Grand-Prix-1536x1024-1-1350x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title## **The Disney and Formula 1 Collection Debuts in November** In early November, the Disney x Formula 1 merchandise line will debut, seamlessly blending the fun of Mickey & Friends with the sleek and sporty style of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The elevated capsule collection will be available to shop on-site at the F1® Las Vegas Hub Presented by American Express inside the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, with select items available on [DisneyStore.com](https://www.disneystore.com/?CMP=ILC-DPFY25Q4wo1023250031G) in North America. Fans should stay tuned for the collection reveal and details coming soon. ## ‘Fuel the Magic’ Disney X Formula 1 Premieres at Las Vegas Grand Prix !['Fuel the Magic' Disney X Formula 1 Premieres at Las Vegas Grand Prix](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Formula-1-and-Disney-at-the-Las-Vegas-Grand-Prix-2048x2048-1-900x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQWNv21jado/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[A post shared by Disney (@disney)](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQWNv21jado/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) ‘Fuel the Magic’ Disney X Formula 1 Premieres at Las Vegas Grand Prix Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=%27Fuel%20the%20Magic%27%20Disney%20X%20Formula%201%20Premieres%20at%20Las%20Vegas%20Grand%20Prix&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=%27Fuel%20the%20Magic%27%20Disney%20X%20Formula%201%20Premieres%20at%20Las%20Vegas%20Grand%20Prix "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney and WEBTOON have joined forces on *[**Mickey x F1 Racing to the Top!**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/19/mickey-friends-go-racing-with-formula-1-disney-x-f1-collab-announced/ "Mickey & Friends Go Racing with Formula 1: Disney X F1 Collab Announced")*, a brand new original vertical comic series that blends the world of elite racing with the familiar faces of Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and the rest of the gang. ![Mickey and Friends Are Heading to Formula 1 in a New Original Comic Series](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mickey-and-Friends-Are-Heading-to-Formula-1-in-a-New-Original-Comic-Series-2-1600x900.jpg)**What the Series Is About** The story kicks off with the Duckburg F1 Fan Club scoring a once-in-a-lifetime invite to film a behind-the-scenes documentary about a professional racing team. Things go sideways fast. On day one of the season, the team falls apart and the documentary is suddenly in jeopardy. Rather than walk away, Mickey, Donald, and the crew step up and take on key roles themselves to keep the season alive. They also bring in Jun, a gifted taxi driver who has spent years dreaming of competing in Formula 1. What they do not expect is that Jun’s new teammate turns out to be his own sister Lia, the rival who left him behind years ago and never looked back. The series follows their journey across the Grand Prix circuit as Jun and Lia are forced to race side by side, work through years of unresolved tension, and figure out whether they can actually function as a team. It is a story built on speed and competition, but at its heart, it is really about family, second chances, and what it takes to trust the person sitting in the other seat. *The series is created by Brandon Chen and Kisai Entertainment, with new episodes releasing every Saturday throughout the 2026 race season.* ![Comic Panels from Mickey X F1 Racing to the Top](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mickey-and-Friends-Are-Heading-to-Formula-1-in-a-New-Original-Comic-Series-1-1600x900.jpg)**Built for a New Generation of Fans** The series was designed with newer audiences in mind. That includes people who may have recently discovered F1 through its growing global fanbase, as well as younger readers who grew up with Mickey and Friends and are now finding their way into the world of motorsport. The comic brings both worlds together without requiring deep knowledge of either. New characters like Jun and Lia carry the emotional core of the story, while Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy bring the warmth and humor that has made the franchise last for nearly a century. The result reads like a proper racing drama while staying grounded in the kind of friendship-first storytelling Disney does well. **Free to Read on WEBTOON, All Season Long** The series launched alongside the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and runs exclusively on WEBTOON’s global platform. New episodes drop every Saturday, timed to each race weekend, so the comic and the real-world championship unfold in parallel. WEBTOON is a free digital comics app available on mobile and desktop. No subscription needed. Read Episode 1 right now here: [Mickey X F1: Racing to the Top Episode 1](https://www.webtoons.com/en/graphic-novel/mickey-x-f1-racing-to-the-top/episode-1/viewer?title_no=9762&episode_no=1) Follow the full series here: [Mickey x F1 Racing to the Top!](https://www.webtoons.com/en/graphic-novel/mickey-x-f1-racing-to-the-top/list?title_no=9762) Follow the season. Follow the story. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Products span Disney Store, Amazon, Walmart, and specialty retail partners and are available now, ahead of Easter on April 20. ![From Squishmallows to Scentsy: Disney Consumer Products Spring 2026 Easter Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-Header-1600x900.png)## Plush The plush lineup is the biggest category in the spring guide and covers a wide range of characters and formats. The **Mickey Mouse Plush Bunny from Disney Store** is a 14-inch Easter-themed Mickey with floppy ears, available directly on DisneyStore.com. Tying into the upcoming Pixar film, the **Hoppers Workin’ Out King George Feature Plush from Just Play** is an interactive plush that moves and makes sounds, available on DisneyStore.com. Also from Jazwares, the **Squishmallows Disney Easter Judy Hopps** is available on Amazon, and the **Disney Easter Stitch Holding Carrots Squishmallow** is available at Walmart. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-31-1080x1080-1-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-15-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-36-1307x1080-1-1089x900.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-30-728x1080-1-607x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-20-898x1080-1-748x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-13-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpeg)From Disney Store, the **Angel Plush Bunny** from Lilo and Stitch puts the character in a bunny suit for a seasonal take on a fan-favorite character. GUND’s **Peek-a-Boo Winnie the Pooh Animated Plush** plays peek-a-boo, moves its arms, and features Winnie the Pooh’s voice — available on Amazon. Just Play also has the **Disney Jr. SuperKitties Oopsie Kitty Dancing Bitsy Plush**, a singing and dancing interactive figure available at Walmart. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-19-906x1080-1-755x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-8-1440x1080-1-1200x900.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-14-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-7-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-31-1080x1080-2-900x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-15-1080x1080-2-900x900.jpeg)Two Scentsy Buddies round out the plush section — a **Disney Marie Scentsy Buddy** and a **Disney Toulouse Scentsy Buddy**, both inspired by The Aristocats and available through Scentsy.com. The Minnie Mouse Cuddle Tonie from Tonies, designed for toddlers and available on the Tonies website, and the **Disney Stitch Many Moods Angel Interactive Plush from Just Play** with expressive eyes and sound effects, available on Amazon, round out the category. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-32-1275x1080-1-1063x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-25-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-9-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpeg)## Toys, Beauty, Apparel, and Books The full Disney Consumer Products spring guide also covers toys and games, beauty and accessories, apparel, and books and stationery across the same retail partners. Disney has not broken out individual product details for those categories in the initial announcement beyond confirming they are included in the lineup. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-18-1384x1080-1-1153x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-5-1077x1080-1-898x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-33-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)The complete spring product guide is available on the [Disney Parks Blog](https://disneyparksblog.com/products/build-your-perfect-easter-basket-with-these-spring-themed-disney-products/). For more Disney Consumer Products news, visit the [Disney Consumer Products guide at Fantasy Land News.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-35-1063x1080-1-886x900.jpeg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-26-854x1080-1-712x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Spring-Products-22-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)## From Squishmallows to Scentsy: Disney Consumer Products Spring 2026 Easter Guide Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=From%20Squishmallows%20to%20Scentsy%3A%20Disney%20Consumer%20Products%20Spring%202026%20Easter%20Guide&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=From%20Squishmallows%20to%20Scentsy%3A%20Disney%20Consumer%20Products%20Spring%202026%20Easter%20Guide "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The collection is available now on [kidsaround.com](https://www.kidsaround.com/) and at select retail locations globally. ![Disney x Marc Jacobs Kids Launches Tennis-Inspired Mickey & Friends Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Marc-Jacobs-Kids-Collection-Header-1349x900.jpg)## What Is in the Collection The line is designed for kids ages 2 to 12 and covers apparel and accessories across the full tennis theme. Here is what is in the lineup: A **pale pink t-shirt dress** features Mickey and Minnie Mouse mid-match swinging rackets, with tennis balls scattered across the design as a repeating pattern accent. A **matching fleece crewneck sweatshirt** pairs with the dress as a set for cooler days. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Marc-Jacobs-Kids-Collection-5-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Marc-Jacobs-Kids-Collection-8-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Marc-Jacobs-Kids-Collection-2-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Marc-Jacobs-Kids-Collection-6-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Marc-Jacobs-Kids-Collection-7-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Marc-Jacobs-Kids-Collection-12-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)A **striped dress** features a vivid green collar and an illustrated Marc Jacobs bag design draped diagonally across the front, with Mickey Mouse-inspired details on the bag itself. The collection also includes **graphic tees, sneakers, caps, and bags**, all carrying the same court-sport character graphics throughout. Every piece in the line pulls from the same visual language — bold Disney character moments, sporty color accents, and the Marc Jacobs Kids signature graphic approach — so the full collection works together as a coordinated wardrobe. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Marc-Jacobs-Kids-Collection-24-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Marc-Jacobs-Kids-Collection-20-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Marc-Jacobs-Kids-Collection-16-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Marc-Jacobs-Kids-Collection-9-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Marc-Jacobs-Kids-Collection-21-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)## Where to Buy The Disney x Marc Jacobs Kids collection is available now at [kidsaround.com](https://www.kidsaround.com/) and through select retail locations worldwide. Disney has not announced availability through shopDisney or major U.S. mass retail for this collection. For more Disney Consumer Products news and licensing announcements, visit the [Disney Consumer Products guide at Fantasy Land News.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Marc-Jacobs-Kids-Collection-26-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Marc-Jacobs-Kids-Collection-18-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Marc-Jacobs-Kids-Collection-11-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Marc-Jacobs-Kids-Collection-14-1080x1080-1-900x900.jpg)## Disney x Marc Jacobs Kids Launches Tennis-Inspired Mickey & Friends Collection Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disney%20x%20Marc%20Jacobs%20Kids%20Launches%20Tennis-Inspired%20Mickey%20%26%20Friends%20Collection&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disney%20x%20Marc%20Jacobs%20Kids%20Launches%20Tennis-Inspired%20Mickey%20%26%20Friends%20Collection "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The 192-page book traces Adassa’s life from her roots as the daughter of Colombian immigrants to the stages of the Rose Bowl and Madison Square Garden, through a medical crisis that temporarily left her paralyzed from the neck down, and all the way to a live performance with the Encanto cast at the Academy Awards. It is a story shaped by faith, motherhood, music, and the kind of grit that does not photograph well but defines a career. ![Dolores Madrigal's Voice Has a Story Worth Hearing: Adassa Releases New Memoir April 7](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Dolores-Madrigals-Voice-Has-a-Story-Worth-Hearing_-Adassa-Releases-New-Memoir-April-7-1600x900.jpg)**Who Is Adassa and Why Disney Fans Should Know Her Story**. Most Disney fans first heard Adassa’s voice when “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” became one of the biggest songs in recent memory. The track reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped push the Encanto soundtrack to the top of the Billboard 200. Adassa’s performance as Dolores contributed to the song earning RIAA 2x Platinum, ARIA Platinum, and BPI 2x Platinum certifications. The song was also nominated for Collaboration of the Year and Favorite Pop Song at the 2022 American Music Awards, as well as International Song of the Year at the 2023 Brit Awards. But Adassa’s career did not start with Encanto. She spent years performing on stages across Texas and Mexico alongside her husband and music director Gabriel Candiani before landing her first solo record deal. That deal opened doors to collaborations with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, Snoop Dogg, Flo Rida, Ciara, Missy Elliott, Luis Fonsi, Don Omar, Megan Thee Stallion, and Becky G. She has performed at the Grammys, the Oscars, the American Music Awards, and American Idol, and she regularly headlines Disney concerts worldwide. **What the Memoir Covers**. Love Keeps Showing Up is structured around the unexpected turns that shaped Adassa’s life rather than a straight-line success story. Born to parents who came to the United States with dreams and very little money, she learned early that talent alone does not build a music career. The book covers the years of dues-paying that preceded any recognition, the faith that kept her family moving forward during lean times, and the relationships that held everything together. The book’s most striking chapter involves COVID and its aftermath. Adassa was left paralyzed from the neck down, unable to care for herself or sing. She writes about that period not as a detour but as a turning point, one shaped by Gabriel and their seven children. Their family held onto faith, laughter, and the belief that something larger was still at work in their lives. What followed that recovery includes some of the defining moments of her career: performing live with the Encanto cast at the Oscars and taking her voice to stages across the United States, Mexico, and Taiwan. She is also currently a featured guest artist on the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s world tour, which runs through 2026, and recently voiced a guest role in the animated series The Tuttle Twins. [![Adassa Love Keeps Showing Up Book Cover](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Love-Keeps-Showing-Up_Adassa_cover-FINAL-658x1024-1-578x900.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/Love-Keeps-Showing-Up-Miracles/dp/1639935142)**An Immersive Reading Experience With Original Music**. Love Keeps Showing Up includes QR codes throughout the book that link readers to 12 original songs written specifically to accompany the memoir. The idea bridges the gap between reading and listening in a way that suits an artist whose whole life has been built around music. Readers who have followed Adassa through Encanto will hear a creative voice that exists well outside of a single Disney role. The book also marks a moment of transition for Adassa professionally. She is moving into country music with a sound described as genre-bending and rhythm-forward, drawing comparisons to the evolving country landscape shaped by artists like Walker Hayes, Shaboozey, and Post Malone. Her writing credits span the sync catalogs of Warner, Universal, and SONY, and her brand partnerships have included Pepsi, McDonald’s, Toyota, LEGO, and Secret. Encanto resonated with audiences in large part because its characters felt genuine. Dolores, with her whispered awareness of everything happening around her, was a small role that landed in a big way. Adassa brought something real to that performance, and Love Keeps Showing Up is the fuller picture behind it. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20220910_160636-1600x900.jpg)For Disney fans who connected with Encanto’s themes of family, sacrifice, and resilience, this memoir delivers those same themes without a filter. Adassa is a mother of seven who has performed for thousands at some of the biggest venues in the world and also spent time unable to move. Her story is not tidy. That is exactly what makes it worth reading. Love Keeps Showing Up is available April 7, 2026, through Shadow Mountain Publishing. Page count is 192. 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The event runs on **48 select nights from August 28 through November 1**, with 10 all-new haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, and the return of the fan-favorite Premium Scream Night — this year offered on two separate dates. If you have been waiting for the right moment to lock in your fall plans at Universal Orlando, that moment is now. Here is a breakdown of every ticket and upgrade option currently available, plus what makes this year’s event worth circling on your calendar. ![Universal Orlando Opens Ticket Sales for Halloween Horror Nights 35](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Universal-Orlando-Opens-Ticket-Sales-for-Halloween-Horror-Nights-35-1600x900.jpg)**What Is Halloween Horror Nights 35?** Halloween Horror Nights is Universal Orlando’s annual ticketed after-dark event that takes over Universal Studios Florida each fall. For 2026, the event’s 35th anniversary, Universal is transforming the park into the **“Infernal Carnival of Nightmares”** — a dark carnival concept built around two of HHN’s most iconic figures, **Jack the Clown** and **Dr. Oddfellow**, who are teaming up as co-ringmasters for the first time in the event’s history. Their pairing already has a dedicated haunted house, **“Jack and Oddfellow: Chaos and Control,”** which follows the origins of their long-running rivalry and the moment they realize that working together is far more dangerous than fighting each other ever was. If you want the full background on how this year’s theme came together, [we covered the full announcement here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/jack-the-clown-and-dr-oddfellow-are-coming-for-you-at-halloween-horror-nights-35/) More haunted houses, scare zones, and entertainment reveals are still coming. Universal has confirmed at least nine additional houses beyond the Jack and Oddfellow experience, and additional details are expected in the months ahead. ![Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow Are Coming for You at Halloween Horror Nights 35](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jack-Oddfellow_-Chaos-Control-HHN-35-Universal-orlando-1600x900.jpg)Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow Are Coming for You at Halloween Horror Nights 35**Every Ticket Option Now Available**. Universal is selling several tiers of access for HHN 35, ranging from basic single-night entry to fully guided VIP experiences. Here is what is currently on sale. **Single-night tickets** are valid for any one event night of your choosing and are the base admission to Halloween Horror Nights. **Universal Express Passes** can be added on top of standard admission to allow guests to skip the regular lines at haunted houses and select attractions during the event. For the highest level of access, the **R.I.P. Tour** provides a guided small-group experience with priority VIP entry into haunted houses and attractions, along with additional premium perks. This is the way to go if you want to see as much as possible in a single night without spending your evening in lines. The **Scream Early** add-on lets guests enter Universal Studios Florida starting at 2 p.m. before the event officially begins, giving access to park attractions and select haunted houses ahead of the regular crowds. The popular **Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour** also returns — a lights-on daytime tour that takes guests behind the scenes of select haunted houses to see how the scares are built. **The Vacation Package Option**. Universal is also offering a vacation package that bundles one-night Halloween Horror Nights admission with daytime theme park access and hotel accommodations. Packages are available with savings of up to $200, with the actual savings varying based on the length of stay. The package includes daytime access to Universal’s four theme parks, which means guests visiting this fall can pair HHN with a day at **Universal Epic Universe**. Universal currently has 11 on-site hotels, and staying at one of them comes with real perks during HHN season. Hotel guests receive complimentary transportation, a dedicated gate for event entry, and access to seasonal experiences running across the resort. If you are traveling from out of town, bundling accommodations into the package is worth taking seriously. ![Your Ultimate Preview: Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Your-Ultimate-Preview_-Universal-Orlandos-Halloween-Horror-Nights-2025-1-1598x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Premium Scream Night Is Back and Now on Two Dates**. One of the biggest pieces of news buried in the ticket announcement is that **Premium Scream Night is returning for two separate nights in 2026**. The exclusive, lower-capacity event will run on **Thursday, August 27** and **Monday, October 19.** Premium Scream Night gives guests the full Halloween Horror Nights experience with noticeably shorter wait times compared to a standard event night. The trade-off is a higher ticket price and limited availability. Tickets for both Premium Scream Night dates are on sale now. August 27 is the night before the event’s official opening, making it an especially good option for guests who want to get through as many houses as possible with minimal waiting. **Is HHN 35 Worth Planning Around?** Thirty-five years is a real milestone, and Universal is clearly treating it as one. Ten original haunted houses, a 48-night run, two Premium Scream Nights, and the first-ever co-headlining of Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow suggests this is not a by-the-numbers anniversary edition. The question of how the houses themselves hold up will not be answerable until August, but the setup is as ambitious as the event has announced in recent years. If you have been curious about HHN but never made the trip, a milestone year with this much investment behind it is a reasonable one to pick. Tickets and packages are available now at [UniversalOrlando.com/HHN](https://www.universalorlando.com/HHN). Fantasy Land News will continue covering Halloween Horror Nights 35 as house lineups, food and merchandise details, and additional event information are announced. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Fantasy Land News was part of that conversation, joining a junket where Ben opened by thanking fans for their support, calling the community “a blast” and promising more is on the way. What followed was a wide-ranging conversation about *Hope Valley 1874*, his career, the Hallmark family culture, and a community he has been quietly building outside of acting. ![Hallmark Star Benjamin Ayres Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/benjaminayres-1600x900.jpg)**What Is Hope Valley 1874?** *Hope Valley 1874* is an eight-episode prequel series streaming exclusively on Hallmark+, set 36 years before the events of *When Calls the Heart*. The show follows Rebecca Clarke, a widow who leaves Chicago for the Western Canadian frontier with her young daughter, only to find that the boardinghouse she purchased is nothing like advertised. When her wagon breaks down, she has no choice but to accept help from Tom Moore, a rugged local rancher and confirmed bachelor played by Benjamin Ayres. Despite her plans to stay unattached, Rebecca finds herself drawn into the lives of the settlers building what will one day become Hope Valley. Bethany Joy Lenz leads the series as Rebecca, with Ayres as Tom Moore and Jill Hennessy playing Hattie Quinn, a pioneer woman at the center of the growing community. Roan Curtis plays Hattie’s daughter Olivia, and Lachlan Quarmby rounds out the core cast as Constable Alexander Vaughn, one of the first members of the newly formed Royal Canadian Mounted Police. New episodes drop every [Thursday on Hallmark+](https://www.hallmarkplus.com/details/TV_SHOW/collection/WCHO/hope-valley-1874?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=hccom&utm_campaign=sertitle&utm_content=hopevalley1874_show_microsite_about_link). Our own Holly Gately caught the premiere and called it a delight for longtime fans. Read her full take in our [*Hope Valley 1874* premiere review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/hope-valley-1874-delights-hearties-in-premiere-episode/), or check out our [full preview of the series](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/17/hope-valley-1874-set-to-premiere-this-saturday-exclusively-on-hallmark/) if you want everything you need to know before you start watching. Ben describes his character, rancher Tom Moore, as an icy guy who doesn’t want the prospectors disrupting his land. He arrived and settled there three years prior, having picked up Peggy and Nash in Montana. He goes on to say that his character is intrigued by Rebecca’s grit, having the courage to travel from Chicago with her daughter. He also respects her wanting no help and to do it herself. Tom wants to help her, but Rebecca is strong enough to do it alone. Ben says that he wants Tom’s legacy to be that he built something that lasts with cooperation from those around him. When asked about working with Jill Hennessy, he goes on to say that they got to know each other because they were staying at the same hotel. He marveled at her schedule. She was doing a residency in New York and would fly out of Vancouver every weekend and be back in Canada to film every Monday. This is the first foray into Hallmark for Jill Hennessy. Of course, fans wondered about the connection to ‘When Calls The Heart.’ Ben says that this can be viewed as a stand-alone show with easter eggs to the original show. There are many little things that Hearties can pick out. For example, Tom’s house is actually the ‘When Calls The Heart’ church set with the steeple removed. Finally, when asked about what this experience has meant to him. He says he’s grateful. Grateful for the story he gets to tell. As a Canadian, he is happy to tell a very Canadian story. Seeing what life was like back in the 1800’s makes him appreciate what he has now. !['Hope Valley 1874' Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hopevalley1-1600x900.jpg)‘Hope Valley 1874’ Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode **What the Hallmark World Actually Feels Like From the Inside**. If you follow Hallmark closely, you know the [Hallmark Channel](https://fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) has a reputation for feeling like a tight-knit community. Ben confirmed that it is real, not just marketing language. He told us the same producers and crew members cycle across many different films, which means by the time you show up on set, you are walking into a room full of people who already know each other. For the actors, that creates a creative safety net that is hard to find elsewhere. He also talked about the connection that forms between costars, noting that even people who consider themselves introverts tend to bond quickly in that environment. The shared experience of wearing a heavy winter coat in the middle of a summer heat wave will do that to you. He described the challenge of filming Christmas movies out of season with a lot of humor, pointing out that maintaining the cozy holiday spirit while sweating through every take is its own kind of skill. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Benjamin-Ayres-Jill-Hennessy-630x900.webp) **He Plays Leading Men and Best Friends and Treats Them the Same Way**. Ben told us he has filled a range of roles in Hallmark projects, from the leading man to the best friend to the ex-boyfriend, and that he approaches each one by looking for the specific humanity underneath the character type. He is not interested in playing a trope. He wants to find the detail that makes the person feel real, even in a two-hour holiday movie where the audience already knows how it ends. **The Chancellor of Romance University**. One of the more unexpected threads in the conversation was Ben’s work outside of acting. He is the founder of [Romance University](https://romance-university.com/), a community he describes as a framework for belonging built around stories, rituals, and the culture of comfort that Hallmark fans already live in. He calls himself The Chancellor, which tells you everything you need to know about how seriously he takes the bit while also meaning every word of it. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-26-191736-1600x742.png) **What He Said About Saving Hope and the Fans Who Followed Him**. The conversation touched on his work on *Saving Hope* and the fans who have followed him across projects ever since. Ben was genuinely moved talking about that audience. He told us that having people care about the work is not something he takes for granted, and that viewers who show up for specific actors and stick with them across different shows and movies are the reason the job feels meaningful. He connected that directly to Hallmark, saying the network gives him a platform to bring something positive into people’s homes, and that during difficult stretches in the world, that matters more than any industry metric. **Our Take**. What stayed with us most is that Ben is not just an actor who shows up for Hallmark because it is steady work. He is someone who has genuinely built his life around the same values the genre runs on, and Romance University is the clearest proof of that. He is not waiting for someone to hand him a bigger platform. He is building one. Being the only news outlet in a room full of Hallmark podcasters is an interesting position to be in, and it brought everything back to what Ben mentioned earlier: [Hallmark Channel](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/) has a reputation for feeling like a tight-knit community. Joining Fantasy Land News were Everything About Hallmark, RomCom Love, Heart in Motion, Heart Podcast, Faith Love & Friendship, and Hallmarkies. The questions were good, and the conversation went places a standard press junket usually does not. [Hope Valley 1874 is airing on Hallmark+](https://www.hallmarkplus.com/details/TV_SHOW/collection/WCHO/hope-valley-1874?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=hccom&utm_campaign=sertitle&utm_content=hopevalley1874_show_microsite_about_link) Keep up with everything Hallmark at [fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/](https://fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) and join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Both items have surfaced ahead of the film’s opening date and are already drawing attention from collectors. The hat bucket and tin are designed and manufactured by **Golden Link Inc**, the same company behind the [Devil Wears Prada 2 Popcorn Handbag](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/cinemark-has-six-devil-wears-prada-2-collectibles-and-the-diet-coke-cup-is-the-most-on-brand-thing-ever/ "Cinemark Has Six Devil Wears Prada 2 Collectibles and the Diet Coke Cup Is the Most On-Brand Thing Ever") and the [Project Hail Mary Helmet Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/03/the-project-hail-mary-helmet-bucket-is-here/). [![Michael Jackson's Motown 25th Anniversary Fedora Is Now a Popcorn Bucket for Michael Jackson Biopic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Michael-Jackson-Motown-25th-Anniversary-Fedora-Is-Now-a-Popcorn-Bucket-for-Michael-Jackson-Biopic-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Michael-Jackson-Motown-25th-Anniversary-Fedora-Is-Now-a-Popcorn-Bucket-for-Michael-Jackson-Biopic-2.jpg)For everything currently happening in theater collectibles, our [Super Mario Galaxy Movie popcorn bucket coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/cinemark-just-dropped-the-full-super-mario-galaxy-movie-bucket-lineup-and-its-massive/ "Cinemark Just Dropped the Full Super Mario Galaxy Movie Bucket Lineup and It’s Massive") has the full picture across Cinemark, Regal, and other chains. Regal and Cinemark have both confirmed the new Michael popcorn buckets and tumblers. Regal will be selling a Collectible Combo including the Michael Popcorn Tin with Vinyl Lid and Cup of Choice, black or silver. While Cinemark has the Fadora, Michael Tin, Tumblers, and a Michael Shirt for sale. **The Fedora Popcorn Bucket**. The **Michael Fedora Bucket** is a matte black plastic fedora hat-shaped popcorn bucket, styled after one of Michael Jackson’s most iconic accessories. The hat features the Michael film title in gold script lettering on the front with “April 2026” printed beneath it, and a molded hat band detail wrapping the base. Viewed from inside, the bucket is fully open and functional as a popcorn container. It holds approximately 85 ounces of popcorn. The hat bucket is expected to be available at Harkins, Cinemark, and select other theaters. Pricing has not been officially confirmed, but is expected to be around **$35** based on comparable theater collectibles. **The Gold Album Tin**. The Gold Album Michael Tin is a dark navy souvenir popcorn tin featuring a sculpted 3D relief of Michael Jackson in his signature lean pose with the Michael script logo in gold. The top of the tin is designed to resemble a gold record, making it one of the more conceptually clever theater collectible designs in recent memory. The tin is expected to be available at Cinemark, Regal, and select theaters. The estimated price is around $18. ![Michael Fedora Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/658906840_1369820705181937_8837282298296347191_n-1-720x900.jpg)![Collectible Combo including the Michael Popcorn Tin](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/655661939_1495211838627186_5719104583520793317_n-675x900.jpg)A set of tumbler designs has also surfaced showing two textured cups, one in black and one in gold, each with a raised diamond-pattern exterior, a dome lid, and the Michael script logo on a circular medallion on the front. Both tumblers are marked “April 2026.” ## About the Film **Michael** is directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan. Michael Jackson’s nephew **Jaafar Jackson** stars as Michael in his film debut. The film traces Michael’s journey from his early years as the lead of the Jackson Five through his rise as the biggest entertainer in the world, covering both his stage performances and his life off-stage. The cast includes **Nia Long** as Katherine Jackson, **Colman Domingo** as Joe Jackson, **Miles Teller** as attorney John Branca, Laura Harrier, and Juliano Krue Valdi as young Michael. The film is produced by Graham King and made with the cooperation of the Michael Jackson Estate. It opens April 24, 2026, **in IMAX** and standard theaters, distributed by Lionsgate in the United States. The official site is at [michael.movie](https://michael.movie/). We will update pricing and availability as theaters officially confirm. Keep it locked to [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for the full theater collectible rollout for Michael. For every movie theater popcorn bucket announcement across AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Marcus, Epic, Showcase, and Harkins, bookmark our [Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ## Michael Jackson’s Motown 25th Anniversary Fedora Is Now a Popcorn Bucket for Michael Jackson Biopic ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/maven-27x40-1sht-ka-vrt-rgb-v16-online-crop-608x900.jpg)## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the Michael Jackson movie popcorn bucket? There are two main collectibles: a matte black fedora-shaped popcorn bucket modeled after the hat Michael Jackson wore during the Motown 25th Anniversary television special, holding approximately 85 ounces, and a Gold Album Tin with a 3D relief of Michael Jackson and a gold record-style lid. Both are designed and manufactured by Golden Link Inc. ### When does the Michael biopic come out? Michael opens in theaters and IMAX on April 24, 2026, distributed by Lionsgate in the United States. ### Where can you get the Michael fedora popcorn bucket? The Michael fedora popcorn bucket is expected to be available at Harkins, Cinemark, and select other theaters. Official availability will be confirmed closer to the April 24 release date. ### Where can you get the Michael Gold Album Tin? The Gold Album Tin is expected to be available at Cinemark, Regal, and select theaters. The estimated price is around $18. ### How much does the Michael fedora popcorn bucket cost? Pricing has not been officially confirmed. Based on comparable theater collectibles, the fedora bucket is expected to be around $35. ### Who stars in the Michael Jackson biopic? Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, stars as Michael in his film debut. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The announcement confirms the largest and most innovative D23 show floor ever, more than 50 exclusive panels and presentations, all-new activations including Bluey, Camp Rock 3, and a Formula 1 display, a new Walt Disney Archives exhibition, and sweepstakes prizes including a sailing on the inaugural Disney Believe and a trip to the world premiere of Avengers: Doomsday. Here is everything coming to Anaheim from August 8 through 16. ![D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026: Show Floor Revealed, New Activations, Week-Long Events, and Sweepstakes Prizes](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-The-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event-2026_-Show-Floor-Revealed-New-Activations-Week-Long-Events-and-1600x900.jpg)Disney is calling the 2026 Anaheim Convention Center show floor its largest and most innovative yet, with expanded hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. More than 50 panels and presentations are planned exclusively for fans across the three main days, covering behind-the-scenes stories, first looks at upcoming projects, and conversations with creators from across The Walt Disney Company. Fan-favorite experiences return including hands-on Disney Experiences and Walt Disney Imagineering activations, dedicated spaces for Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, and Disney+ and Hulu programming areas. For tickets and a full breakdown of every pass type from the $49 Afternoon Only option through the $2,599 Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass, read our [complete D23 2026 ticket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/d23-2026-tickets-sale-dates-every-ticket-type-and-how-to-buy-before-they-sell-out/). **All-New Activations Coming to D23 2026**. Several new experiences have been confirmed for the show floor. Mundo Pixar: The D23 Experience, presented by Disney Rewards Visa Cards from Chase, gives fans a special D23 preview of the immersive Mundo Pixar walk-through experience currently touring worldwide, featuring life-size sets from beloved Pixar films. This is the first time the experience has had a dedicated D23 presence. ESPN and the Road to the Super Bowl highlight the intersection of sports and entertainment, a natural fit given that Chris Berman — one of the [2026 Disney Legends honorees](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/2026-disney-legends-bob-iger-dwayne-johnson-lin-manuel-miranda-and-8-more-named-at-d23/) — helped build ESPN into what it is today and will be part of ESPN’s first-ever Super Bowl coverage in 2027. New character and franchise activations include Bluey, Camp Rock 3, and The Simpsons, plus a standout Mickey F1 display featuring a real Formula 1 car. Ravensburger is hosting a first-of-its-kind Disney Lorcana Challenge Championship Qualifier on the show floor. The winner earns a guaranteed seat at the 2027 Disney Lorcana North American Championship, making this one of the highest-stakes competitive experiences D23 has ever offered. ![2026 Disney Legends](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_ClassPhotos_1920x1080-3-1600x900.jpg)**Walt Disney Archives: Uncrated** One of the most exciting new additions to the 2026 show floor is Walt Disney Archives: Uncrated, an exhibition that recreates the experience of stepping inside the actual warehouses where Disney stores its most historic artifacts. These spaces are normally accessible only to Disney archivists. The exhibition features themed displays of iconic props, costumes, and puppets from beloved films, television series, and theme parks, spanning generations of Disney history. This follows the successful tradition of Walt Disney Archives exhibitions at past D23 events. A separate Archives exhibition called Capturing Life, Creating Character: The Art of Live-Action opens at the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center on August 8, the first day of the broader D23 week. **Returning Fan Favorites**. D23 Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest returns, presented by AT&T. The contest is open to D23 Members at the General or Gold level and celebrates fan creativity and craftsmanship. Entries are open from March 26 through April 24, 2026, at 6 p.m. PT, with finalists attending the live event on August 15 in Anaheim. Full rules are at mousequerade.d23.com. The event also includes the world premiere of a new feature-length documentary from filmmaker Leslie Iwerks. Iwerks previously premiered a Disneyland documentary at Destination D23 in 2025. No subject has been announced for the 2026 film yet. **The Ultimate Disney Sweepstakes: Fantastic Prizes**. The sweepstakes returns bigger than before with some of the most extraordinary prizes Disney has ever offered at a D23 event. Confirmed prizes include a sailing on the inaugural season of Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, Disney Believe, a National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures trip to Kenya for a safari experience tied to Jon Favreau’s upcoming Disney+ and Hulu series Lion, and a 3-day, 2-night trip to Los Angeles for the red-carpet world premiere of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday. Additional prizes will be announced in the months ahead. Entries open July 23, 2026. No purchase is necessary and a free D23 General Membership is sufficient to enter. ![D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026: Show Floor Revealed, New Activations, Week-Long Events, and Sweepstakes Prizes](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The_Ultimate_Disney_Sweepstakes_Fantastic_Prizes-1600x900.png)**The Honda Center Showcases**. Each evening of the main event closes with a marquee showcase at the Honda Center. Friday, August 14 hosts the Disney Entertainment Showcase covering film, television, and streaming. Saturday, August 15 hosts the Disney Experiences Showcase, the session where the most significant parks announcements historically land. Sunday, August 16 closes the weekend with the Disney Legends Award Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. PT hosted by Ryan Seacrest, streaming live on Disney+. The full 2026 Disney Legends class was also announced today, led by Bob Iger, Dwayne Johnson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and eight others — full details are in our [Disney Legends article](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/2026-disney-legends-bob-iger-dwayne-johnson-lin-manuel-miranda-and-8-more-named-at-d23/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Honda-Center_1920x1080-1600x900.jpg)**The FLN Take on D23 2026 Programming**. The Mundo Pixar activation is the smartest addition to the 2026 floor. That experience has been drawing strong crowds globally and giving D23 attendees an early look at it before it arrives in their city is exactly the kind of exclusive that justifies the trip to Anaheim. The Lorcana Championship Qualifier is a genuine surprise — turning part of the show floor into a competitive gaming venue with real stakes is a move that expands D23’s audience beyond pure Disney history enthusiasts. The Archives: Uncrated exhibition is the one that will get talked about the most. Getting into spaces that even most Disney employees never see is the kind of access that makes D23 feel like something you genuinely cannot get anywhere else. Tickets go on sale April 2 exclusively for Gold Members. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The class includes former CEO Bob Iger, Dwayne Johnson, Anne Hathaway, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Jonas Brothers, and six others who have shaped Disney across animation, music, sports broadcasting, Imagineering, and blockbuster filmmaking. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, and the ceremony streams live on Disney+. For the full D23 2026 guide, including the complete event schedule, show floor details, and every announcement as it drops, visit [Fantasy Land News Complete D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/). ![2026 Disney Legends: Bob Iger, Dwayne Johnson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and 8 More Named at D23](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026-Legends-1600x900.jpg)## The 2026 Disney Legends Class ### Chris Berman Chris Berman joined ESPN in 1979 as one of its earliest on-air talents, helping build the network into the global sports institution it is today. A six-time National Sportscaster of the Year, Berman has covered the NFL Draft, the Super Bowl, the World Series, and the U.S. Open across his career. ESPN renamed its NFL broadcast studio in Bristol, Connecticut the Chris Berman-Tom Jackson Studio in 2017, honoring a broadcasting partnership that spanned 29 years on NFL PrimeTime. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010 and will be part of ESPN’s first-ever Super Bowl coverage in 2027. ### Jerry Bruckheimer Jerry Bruckheimer is the producer behind some of Disney’s biggest theatrical franchises, including Pirates of the Caribbean, National Treasure, and the original Top Gun. His films have collectively grossed nearly $15 billion at the global box office across a 50-year career. Top Gun: Maverick became the biggest hit of his career with nearly $1.5 billion worldwide, earning six Academy Award nominations including Best Picture. His most recent film, F1, became the highest-grossing sports movie of all time with over $631 million globally. On television, Bruckheimer’s three current CBS series, Fire Country, Sheriff Country, and Boston Blue, anchor the network’s Friday night lineup. ### Susan Egan Susan Egan made Disney history as the first actress to bring a Disney heroine to life on Broadway, originating the role of Belle in Beauty and the Beast and earning a Tony Award and Drama Desk nominations for Best Actress. She is also the voice of Megara in Hercules (1997). Beyond performing, Egan has built a career as a producer of live Disney concert events globally, including Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Concert at the Hollywood Bowl and Disney Princess: The Concert, which has toured 20 countries across five continents since 2021. In November 2025, she was named the Official Godmother of the Disney Destiny cruise ship, which features spaces inspired by her Disney roles, including Café Megara. ![Chris Berman, Jerry Bruckheimer, Susan Egan D23 Legends 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026-Legends-Berman-Bruckheimer-Egan-1600x900.jpg) ### Eric Goldberg Eric Goldberg is the animator behind some of the most beloved characters in Disney history. He joined Disney Animation in the early 1990s to design and animate the Genie in Aladdin (1992), creating one of the most technically demanding animated characters ever put to screen. He co-directed Pocahontas (1995), supervised the animation of Phil in Hercules (1997), and directed the Rhapsody in Blue and Carnival of the Animals sequences in Fantasia/2000. More recently, Goldberg oversaw the hand-drawn Mini Maui animation in Moana and Moana 2, led the hand-drawn animation in the Emmy-winning short Once Upon a Studio, and in 2025 directed a custom Hot Ones episode featuring Donald Duck. He is also part of the team supervising film restorations of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Cinderella. ### Anne Hathaway Anne Hathaway’s Disney career began with The Princess Diaries (2001) and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004), the films that introduced her to global audiences. She went on to play the White Queen in Alice in Wonderland (2010) and Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016), and voiced Haru in the English dub of Studio Ghibli’s The Cat Returns (2005). A recipient of Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy, BAFTA, and Screen Actors Guild Awards across her career, Hathaway returns to theaters in May 2026 in The Devil Wears Prada 2. ### Bob Iger Bob Iger led The Walt Disney Company for two decades, overseeing the acquisitions of Pixar in 2006, Marvel in 2009, Lucasfilm in 2012, and 21st Century Fox in 2019. Under his leadership, Disney launched Disney+, opened Shanghai Disney Resort, and released more than 30 films that each grossed over $1 billion worldwide. Iger began his career at ABC in 1974 and joined Disney’s senior management in 1996. He served as CEO from 2005 through 2020, returned to the role in November 2022, and led the company until March 2026. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Ride of a Lifetime. ![D23 Legends 2026 Bob Iger, Anne Hathaway, Eric Goldberg](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026-Legends-Goldberg-Iger-Hathaway-1600x900.jpg) ### Kim Irvine Kim Irvine spent 55 years at Walt Disney Imagineering, retiring in 2024 as Executive Creative Director of the Imagineering Anaheim office, where she oversaw concept design, color styling, and interior design for Disneyland Resort projects. She began her career at WED Enterprises in 1970 as a painter and model builder and went on to shape some of Disneyland’s most iconic spaces, including Sleeping Beauty Castle, the Disneyland Dream Suite, Club 33, and the Jolly Holiday Bakery Café. Her family history with Disney runs deep: her mother was Imagineer and Disney Legend Leota Toombs, the face of Madame Leota in the Haunted Mansion. In 2001, Kim became the new face of Madame Leota for the attraction’s Nightmare Before Christmas seasonal overlay. In 2011, she became the first female recipient of the Buzz Price Thea Award for a Lifetime of Outstanding Achievements. ### Dwayne Johnson Dwayne Johnson voiced the demigod Maui in Disney’s Moana (2016) and reprised the role in Moana 2 (2024), which grossed over $1 billion worldwide. He returns for the live-action Moana in theaters summer 2026. Johnson has appeared in more than 40 films across his career, grossing over $15 billion globally, making him one of the top five box-office stars of all time. His recent performance in The Smashing Machine earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Drama. He is also a producer through Seven Bucks Productions and a New York Times bestselling author. ### Lin-Manuel Miranda Lin-Manuel Miranda began writing songs for Moana in 2014, contributing How Far I’ll Go, which earned him an Academy Award nomination and a Grammy. He continued his Disney partnership with Encanto (2022), writing eight songs that all charted on the Billboard Hot 100, with We Don’t Talk About Bruno spending five weeks at No. 1 and surpassing 100 million streams. Miranda also starred as Jack the Lamplighter in Mary Poppins Returns (2018) and co-wrote three new songs for the live-action The Little Mermaid (2023). He is returning as a producer and music collaborator on the live-action Moana this summer. A Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner, Miranda created and starred in Broadway’s Hamilton, whose 2016 stage recording was released on Disney+ in 2020 and in theaters in 2025. ![D23 Legends 2026 Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dwayne Johnson, Kim Irvine](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026-Legends-Irvine-Johnson-Miranda-1600x900.jpg) ### Alan Tudyk Alan Tudyk has appeared in every Disney animated feature since Wreck-It Ralph (2012), where he voiced the villain King Candy. His Disney voice credits span Frozen (2013), Zootopia (2016), Moana (2016), Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018), Frozen 2 (2019), Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), Encanto (2021), Zootopia 2 (2025), and Wish (2023), among others. Outside animation, Tudyk voiced and performed motion capture for the droid K-2SO in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), his first Disney live-action voice role. He has also voiced characters in Monsters at Work and Zootopia+ on Disney+. ### The Jonas Brothers Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas rose to prominence through Disney Channel, starring in Camp Rock (2008), Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010), and their own series JONAS (2009-2010). Their music defined a generation of Disney fans. After years of solo work and a hiatus, the brothers reunited in 2019 with the platinum-certified album Happiness Begins and the No. 1 hit Sucker. They were honored with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2023 and celebrated their 20th anniversary as a band in 2025 with JONASCON, a fan event that drew over 75,000 attendees. Their 2025 Disney+ holiday film A Very Jonas Christmas Movie marked a return to the network that made them stars. Camp Rock 3 is in development. ![D23 Legends 2026 Alan Tudyk, The Jonas Brothers](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026-Legends-Jonas-Brothers-Tudyk-1600x900.jpg) ## About the Disney Legends Award The Disney Legends Award is the company’s highest honor, presented annually to individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the Disney legacy. The program began in 1987 when Fred MacMurray became the first honoree. With the 2026 class, a total of 329 Disney Legends have been named. Past honorees include Julie Andrews, Harrison Ford, Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Iger’s predecessor Michael Eisner, George Lucas, Alan Menken, Idina Menzel, Robin Williams, John Williams, and Oprah Winfrey, among many others. Each honoree receives a bronze sculpture and places their signature and handprints in cement at Disney Legends Plaza at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. ![D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 Logo and Ryan Seacrest Host ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026-Legends-Host-Ryan-Searest-1600x900.jpg)## The FLN Take on the 2026 Class This is one of the most star-heavy Disney Legends classes in years, and the mix is genuinely interesting. Bob Iger receiving the honor immediately after stepping down as CEO is a pointed statement about his legacy, and the timing makes the ceremony feel like an official farewell to his era. Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Jonas Brothers represent two different generations of Disney music done right. Kim Irvine’s inclusion is the one that matters most to Parks fans. Fifty-five years at Imagineering, much of it shaping the Disneyland most of us grew up visiting, is a legacy that deserves far more attention than it will get in a room full of movie stars. Her mother, Leota Toombs, was a Disney Legend before her. That is a generational Disney story unlike anything else in this class. The Disney Legends Award ceremony takes place Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. PT at the Honda Center, with coverage available on Disney+. For full D23 2026 coverage, including tickets and event details, visit [our D23 2026 tickets guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/d23-2026-tickets-sale-dates-every-ticket-type-and-how-to-buy-before-they-sell-out/). Stay up to date on every D23 announcement at [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) and join The Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The film follows Bill Rasmussen, his son Scott Rasmussen, and the small group of partners who built ESPN from nothing in Bristol, Connecticut. Director Greg DeHart spent years documenting how the Rasmussens went from having no money, no programming, and no advertisers to launching a national cable network in just 14 months. The documentary features on-camera interviews with ESPN icons, including Chris Berman, Bob Ley, George Grande, and current ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro, alongside the founding team members who were actually in the room when it happened. “Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN” airs Sunday, April 6, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The premiere timing is intentional. Bill Rasmussen pointed out that the NCAA played a major role in getting ESPN off the ground, and the film drops right at the close of March Madness. Securing an early programming deal with the NCAA was one of the critical moves that made the network viable. The documentary is directed by Greg DeHart and produced by Tenero Productions, with ESPN historian Mike Soltys serving as a producer. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sports-Heaven_-The-Birth-of-ESPN-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sports-Heaven_-The-Birth-of-ESPN-1-1600x900.jpg)**How ESPN Actually Got Built**. In 1978, Bill Rasmussen had just been let go from his job with the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association. His response was to sketch out a plan for a cable television network that would broadcast sports around the clock. National sports coverage at the time was limited to a handful of hours per week across the major broadcast networks, and cable itself was still finding its footing. The idea was considered a long shot by nearly everyone who heard it. ![Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Early-SportsCenter-1979-scaled-1-1353x900.jpg)The early work happened out of Bristol, Connecticut, where Rasmussen and his team spent months chasing down the pieces that would make a network possible. The big breakthrough came from Getty Oil, which provided the financial backing that kept the project alive. The team also locked in satellite distribution technology to reach a national audience before any of the programming was in place. On September 7, 1979, ESPN launched with a schedule that included lesser-known sports, highlights, and studio programming. If you want to walk the same ground where this story started, [D23 is offering members an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of ESPN’s Bristol headquarters this April](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/11/d23-is-offering-members-an-exclusive-tour-of-espn-headquarters-in-bristol-this-april/). ![D23 Is Offering Members an Exclusive Tour of ESPN Headquarters in Bristol This April](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-Is-Offering-Members-an-Exclusive-Tour-of-ESPN-Headquarters-in-Bristol-This-April-1600x900.jpg)D23 Is Offering Members an Exclusive Tour of ESPN Headquarters in Bristol This AprilESPN has been leaning into its own history in a big way recently. The network has been part of major milestone content all year, from [ESPN and Disney’s Year of the Super Bowl programming push](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/11/the-countdown-begins-disney-espn-kick-off-the-year-of-the-super-bowl/) to [the Philly Special 30 for 30 documentary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/29/from-broad-street-to-main-street-espn-to-premiere-the-philly-special-30-for-30/). ESPN is also playing a central role in [Disney’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/09/disney-espn-make-time-americas-most-iconic-companies-for-us-250th-celebration/). “Sports Heaven” fits that pattern, but it goes deeper than a highlight reel. This is the origin story of a network that is now approaching its 50th anniversary, told by the people who built it before they had any idea it would become what it is today. Origin story documentaries about major corporations can go one of two ways. They either turn into polished PR exercises or they find the actual human chaos underneath and let it breathe. “Sports Heaven” has a real shot at the second option. Bill Rasmussen losing his job and deciding to start a television network with no experience and no money is genuinely strange and compelling, and the 14-month timeline from idea to launch is the kind of detail that makes you want to see exactly how it unfolded. The presence of ESPN historians and founding crew members, rather than just executive talking heads, is a good sign. This one is worth setting a reminder for. **About the Filmmakers**. “Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN” is directed by Greg DeHart and produced by Tenero Productions. Garrett Sutton serves as executive producer. [ESPN](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/page-15961e0d-00e3-4ff5-90b1-eb71a0f9457c) historian Mike Soltys, who also appears in the film as an interview subject, served as a producer on the project. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The tour already made its first stop on the set of Good Morning America in New York City on March 12, and two more events are still to come. ![Walt Disney World Is Bringing a Free Cool Kids' Summer Pop-Up to Atlanta and Houston](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Cool-KIDS-SUMMER_-2026_-New-Rides-Free-Water-Park-Entry-and-Big-Discounts-1600x900.jpg)The second stop is **Atlanta, Georgia,** on Thursday, March 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pemberton Place in Downtown Atlanta. The third and final stop heads to Houston, Texas, on Thursday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hermann Park Lake Plaza. Both events are free and open to the public with no tickets or reservations required. Each stop will feature oversized props, photo opportunities, and giveaways highlighting Cool KIDS’ SUMMER ahead of the season. Plus, Mickey Bar ice cream, and so much more, as the road to Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 continues. Check out the video from ABC’s Good Morning America! **Cool Kids’ Summer** is Walt Disney World’s branded summer season running May 26 through September 8, 2026. The program spans all four theme parks, both water parks, Disney Springs, and select resort hotels, with new character experiences, limited-time stage shows, and family-focused activities built around giving kids something to do even during the hottest parts of the Florida day. The biggest opening day is May 26, when four major experiences launch simultaneously across three parks, including the debut of Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney Resort hotel guests also get added perks throughout the summer, including early park entry. 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The official logline describes a hidden past enemy as the central threat of the first season, which is based directly on J.K. Rowling’s debut novel. Dominic McLaughlin plays Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton plays Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout plays Ron Weasley. John Lithgow takes on the role of Albus Dumbledore, with Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. Luke Thallon plays Quirinus Quirrell, Johnny Flynn plays Lucius Malfoy, and Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby play Petunia and Vernon Dursley. Warwick Davis, who appeared in the original films, returns to the franchise as Professor Flitwick. ![HBO Just Dropped the First Harry Potter Series Teaser Trailer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/arabella-stanton.jpg)![HBO Just Dropped the First Harry Potter Series Teaser Trailer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hogwarts-express.jpg)Francesca Gardiner wrote and executive-produced the series. Mark Mylod, known for his work on *Succession* and *The Menu*, directs multiple episodes and also serves as executive producer. J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and David Heyman round out the producing team. The series is produced by HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television. ![HBO Just Dropped the First Harry Potter Series Teaser Trailer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/warwick-davis-720x900.jpg)The series debuts Christmas 2026 on HBO. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Whether you want a full buffet spread, a prix fixe dinner, or something in between, there is an option here for almost every budget and appetite. Here is a full breakdown of what each restaurant is serving. Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando Just Launched a [Cocktail Program and Every Drink Has a Story](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/25/loews-hotels-at-universal-orlando-just-launched-a-cocktail-program-and-every-drink-has-a-story/) ![Easter Brunch at Universal Orlando: Every Loews Hotel Option for 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HRH-The-Kitchen-Breakfast-Buffet-Lifestyle-1-1600x900.jpg)**Flora Taverna at Universal Helios Grand Hotel** Flora Taverna brings its Mediterranean-American energy to Easter Sunday with a brunch buffet running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The spread includes made-to-order omelets, charcuterie, a chilled seafood display, and hot dishes like slow-roasted ribeye, capped off with a selection of signature desserts. The restaurant sits inside Universal’s newest hotel, making it a solid pick if you are already planning time at Epic Universe. Pricing is $85 for adults and $40 for children ages 3 to 9, plus tax and gratuity. Parking is validated with a $50 minimum spend, up to four hours. [Reservations are required](https://resy.com/cities/orlando-fl/venues/flora-taverna-at-universal-helios-grand-hotel-a-loews-hotel?date=2026-04-05&seats=2). **The Kitchen at Hard Rock Hotel** The Kitchen leans into its rock star aesthetic year-round, and Easter is no exception. The gourmet buffet on April 20 will feature chilled snow crab legs, honey-baked ham, Maine lobster rolls, and a smoked salmon display, among other offerings. Hours run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., giving early risers and late brunch crowds both a window. Pricing matches Flora Taverna: $85 for adults and $40 for children ages 3 to 9, plus tax and gratuity. Parking is validated with a $40 minimum. [Reservations are required](https://resy.com/cities/orlando-fl/venues/the-kitchen-at-hard-rock-hotel?date=2026-04-05&seats=2). **Amatista Cookhouse at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort** If you prefer a later meal or want something with a more distinct personality, Amatista Cookhouse is worth a look. The restaurant is offering a Caribbean-influenced prix fixe menu from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., making it one of the few Easter dinner options on the property. The menu opens with a choice of salad, moves into entrees like red wine-pomegranate glazed lamb chops and oven-roasted chicken breast with chimichurri salsa, and closes with Caribbean rum cake or carrot cake tres leches. Pricing is $55 per person. Parking is validated with a $40 minimum. [Reservations are required](https://resy.com/cities/orlando-fl/venues/amatista-cookhouse-at-loews-sapphire-falls-resort?date=2026-04-05&seats=2). **Islands Dining Room at Loews Royal Pacific Resort** Islands Dining Room pulls from Pan-Asian influences for its Easter buffet, running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The lineup covers a wide range: sushi rolls, ginger-spiced chicken, pan-seared fish, oysters, omelet and waffle stations, charcuterie, and seasonal desserts. It is one of the broader spreads on this list and works well for families with picky eaters since there is plenty of range. Pricing is $85 for adults and $40 for children ages 3 to 9, plus tax and gratuity. Parking is validated with a $40 minimum. [Reservations are required.](https://resy.com/cities/orlando-fl/venues/islands-dining-room-at-loews-royal-pacific?date=2026-04-05&seats=2) **Trattoria del Porto at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel** Trattoria del Porto is taking a more low-key approach this Easter, extending its popular breakfast buffet hours rather than overhauling the menu. From 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests can expect scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, French toast, pork sausage, smoked salmon, and assorted pastries. It is the most affordable option on this list and keeps things approachable for families who want a solid breakfast without the full buffet pricing of some other spots. Pricing is $36 for adults and $18 for children ages 3 to 9. Parking is validated with a $40 minimum. [Reservations are required](https://resy.com/cities/orlando-fl/venues/trattoria-del-porto-at-loews-portofino-bay-hotel?date=2026-04-05&seats=2). ![Portofino Bay Hotel, PBH](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Loews-Portofino-Bay-Hotel-at-Universal-Orlando-1-1600x900.jpg)Portofino Bay Hotel, PBH**Planning Your Visit** All five restaurants require reservations, so do not wait too long if Easter Sunday is on your radar. For guests staying off-property, parking validation is tied to a minimum spend at each location, so factor that into your budget when choosing. Universal Orlando also has plenty happening beyond the dining room this spring. Butterbeer Season is currently underway in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including a [Harry Potter Waffle you can only get during this limited run](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/24/universal-orlando-just-added-a-harry-potter-waffle-and-its-only-here-butterbeer-season/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Universal Helios Grand Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort all rolled out the program on March 25, 2026, each offering its own exclusive drinks not available anywhere else on the resort. ![Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando Just Launched a Cocktail Program and Every Drink Has a Story](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Loews-Hotels-at-Universal-Orlando-Just-Launched-a-Cocktail-Program-and-Every-Drink-Has-a-Story-1600x900.jpg)**What Is Alchemy by Loews?** The program takes its name from the idea of transformation. Loews built it around the concept of botanical apothecaries, layering each drink with intentional sensory details that go beyond what you would expect from a hotel bar. That includes attention to temperature, glassware, aroma, and texture, as well as regionally inspired ingredients and seasonal botanicals tied to each property. The lineup also includes what Loews calls Free Spirited options, nonalcoholic drinks crafted to the same level as the cocktail menu. The full program is designed to serve guests whether they drink alcohol or not, without treating the nonalcoholic menu as an afterthought. **Bar Helios at Universal Helios Grand Hotel**. Universal’s newest hotel gets a cocktail that leans into unexpected flavor combinations. The **Clash of the Titans** at [Bar Helios](https://www.claudeusercontent.com/?domain=claude.ai&parentOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fclaude.ai&errorReportingMode=parent&formattedSpreadsheets=true#) is built on Tanqueray gin with lemon, St. Germain, and egg whites, then finished with a feta honey made from equal parts honey and feta water, plus a feta garnish. The result plays savory against sweet in a way that is hard to place until you taste it. ![Bar Helios at Universal Helios Grand Hotel Clash of the Titans](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HGH-Clash-of-the-Titans-600x900.jpg)**Orchid Court Lounge and Sushi Bar at Loews Royal Pacific Resort**. Royal Pacific’s cocktail leans into tropical flavors with a sharp twist at the end. The **Golden Dawn** at [Orchid Court Lounge and Sushi Bar](https://www.claudeusercontent.com/?domain=claude.ai&parentOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fclaude.ai&errorReportingMode=parent&formattedSpreadsheets=true#) blends pineapple rum, mango, and almond orgeat, then finishes with a garnish that pulls the whole thing in a different direction: a yuzu gummy dipped in togarashi. Sweet and tropical up front, spicy and citrusy at the end. ![Orchid Court Lounge and Sushi Bar at Loews Royal Pacific Resort The Golden Dawn](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/RPR-Golden-Dawn-600x900.jpg)**Three Cocktails at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel**. Portofino Bay is putting out the biggest Alchemy lineup of any property, with three distinct drinks spread across its dining venues. [Trattoria del Porto](https://www.claudeusercontent.com/?domain=claude.ai&parentOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fclaude.ai&errorReportingMode=parent&formattedSpreadsheets=true#) is serving the **Italian 75**, a riff on the classic French 75 made with Portofino Dry Gin, Crème de Violette, and a mist of Essentia Dolce Vita, topped with prosecco and a lemon twist. It reads as a sparkling, aromatic take on the original. The Thirsty Fish is where things slow down considerably. **The Dino** is built on Michter’s Rye and Carpano Antica, but the defining ingredient is a Campari that has been washed in Italian espresso and cinnamon for days and then aged three months in a whiskey barrel. That kind of preparation is unusual at a hotel bar and gives the drink a depth you are not going to find anywhere else on property. Mama Della’s Ristorante rounds things out with the **Key Lime Crush**, which uses a house-made key lime and vanilla cordial topped with soda water. It is lighter and more playful than the other two Portofino drinks, and the description of dessert-in-a-glass is not far off. ![Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Italian 75](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PBH-Italian-75-675x900.jpg)![Loews Portofino Bay Hotel The Dino](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PBH-The-Dino-2-600x900.jpg)![Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Key Lime Crush](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PBH-Key-Lime-Crush-600x900.jpg)**Strong Water Tavern at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort**. Sapphire Falls has always played up its Caribbean identity, and the Alchemy cocktail there leans into that history while doing something a little unexpected. The **Sazerac** at [Strong Water Tavern](https://www.claudeusercontent.com/?domain=claude.ai&parentOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fclaude.ai&errorReportingMode=parent&formattedSpreadsheets=true#) swaps the traditional rye for Letter of Marque Strong Water Rum, pairs it with demerara and Peychaud’s bitters, then finishes with an absinthe mist and a lemon peel. The Sazerac is one of the oldest cocktails in American history, and this version earns its place on that list. ![Strong Water Tavern at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort The Sazerac](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SFR-Sazerac-1349x900.jpg)The cocktail menus at Universal Orlando hotels have not historically been a reason to plan your evening around them. Alchemy by Loews changes that for at least a few of these spots. The Dino at The Thirsty Fish alone is the kind of drink you talk about after the trip. The feta cocktail at Bar Helios is either going to be your thing or it is not, but the fact that Loews is taking that kind of risk at a theme park hotel says something about where this program is headed. If you are staying on property, these menus are worth building time around rather than treating as an afterthought after the parks close. If you are already planning time at the Universal Orlando hotels this spring, our full guide to [Easter Brunch at Universal Orlando: Every Loews Hotel Option for 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/11/easter-brunch-at-universal-orlando-every-loews-hotel-option-for-2026/) covers the holiday dining lineups across all five resort restaurants, including Trattoria del Porto and Amatista Cookhouse. ## Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando Just Launched a Cocktail Program and Every Drink Has a Story For more Universal Orlando coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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It is a 105oz full-figure Yoshi collectible bucket, available at AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Harkins, Marcus Theatres, Showcase Cinemas, and more. It is one of the best-looking theater buckets released in years. This is the complete guide to every [Super Mario Galaxy Movie popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/19/super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-buckets/), by chain, with pricing, availability, and everything else you need to know before opening day. You Can Hatch Your Own [Yoshi from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/25/you-can-hatch-your-own-yoshi-from-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-right-now-at-walmart/) Right Now at Walmart [![Yoshi Popcorn Bucket Is Coming to Theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Yoshi-Popcorn-Bucket-Is-Coming-to-Theaters-April-1st-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Yoshi-Popcorn-Bucket-Is-Coming-to-Theaters-April-1st.jpg)## What Does the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket Look Like? The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket is a full-figure sculpt of Yoshi sitting in a relaxed pose, holding a white Yoshi Egg bowl out in front of him. That egg is where your popcorn goes. The detail is impressive across the whole piece: big round head, blue eyes, little orange shoes, red shell on his back, and the classic green-and-white color scheme throughout. It holds **105oz of popcorn** and comes with a large popcorn included at most chains. For context, a standard large movie theater popcorn is around 46oz, so this bucket holds more than twice that. It is designed and manufactured by ZINC. It looks like something straight out of Super Nintendo World, and honestly, that makes sense. We had been asking Universal to bring over the [Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket and Yoshi Sipper from Japan](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/09/epic-universe-bring-the-japan-merch-over-bob-omb-popcorn-bucket-and-yoshi-sipper/) for months. The movie giving us a Yoshi bucket at theaters nationwide feels like the universe finally listened. ## Where to Get the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket is non-exclusive, meaning it is available across multiple chains simultaneously. AMC Theatres was the first to announce it on March 7th. Regal, Cinemark, Harkins, Marcus Theatres, Showcase Cinemas, and others followed. Each chain has also announced its own exclusive items beyond the Yoshi bucket. See the chain-by-chain breakdown below for the full picture at each location. ## How Much Does the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket Cost? Pricing has not been universally confirmed across all chains, but based on comparable collectible theater buckets from recent major releases, expect the Yoshi bucket to land around **$50**. That has become the going rate for detailed figure buckets at this tier. The Dune: Part Two bucket came in there, and so have several recent franchise releases. It stings a little, but for a bucket this detailed, most collectors will call it fair. [![Yoshi Popcorn Bucket AMC Theaters ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Yoshi-Popcorn-Bucket-The-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Yoshi-Popcorn-Bucket-The-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie.jpg)Every Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Bucket by Theater Chain The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has one of the largest theater collectible rollouts in recent memory. Beyond the Yoshi bucket, each major chain has its own exclusive items. Here is the full breakdown. ### Cinemark: LED Luma Buckets, Bowser’s Cauldron, and a $35 Super Ticket Cinemark has the deepest lineup of any chain. In addition to the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket, Cinemark is offering the **105oz Luma Star LED Popcorn Bucket** in four colors (green, red, yellow, and blue), each with a built-in LED light and free same-day refill. There is also **Bowser’s Cauldron**, a miniature cast-iron-style collectible popcorn bucket and the smallest theater bucket we have ever seen. The **$35 Cinemark Super Ticket Package** bundles a Mini Popcorn Cauldron with Bowser keychain, Mini Poster, 1 of 6 random Luma Push Pins, a Medium Drink, and a Popcorn Tub. It is valid for Super Ticket showtimes on April 1st only. Additional items include a 44oz Souvenir Cup, 130oz Round Tin, 170oz Square Tub, Throw Blanket, and Luma Plushie Bag Clip. Read our full [Cinemark Super Mario Galaxy Movie popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/cinemark-just-dropped-the-full-super-mario-galaxy-movie-bucket-lineup-and-its-massive/) for complete details. Bowser’s Cauldron has since been [certified by Guinness World Records as the World’s Smallest Popcorn Container](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/mini-bowser-cauldron-guinness-world-record-smallest-popcorn-container/), holding 105 ML, with Fantasy Land News serving as an official witness at AMC Universal CityWalk Hollywood on March 17, 2026. ![Cinemark The Super Mario Galaxy Movie popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinemark-Just-Dropped-the-Full-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Bucket-Lineup-and-Its-Massive-1600x900.jpg)Cinemark The Super Mario Galaxy Movie popcorn Buckets### Showcase Cinemas: Yoshi Bucket, Tub, Tin, Cup, and Square Cup Showcase Cinemas is offering five items on opening day: the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket, a galaxy-themed Cup, a Tub, a Square Cup, and a Square Tin. All five are available at participating Showcase locations while supplies last. Read our full [Showcase Cinemas Super Mario Galaxy Movie collectibles guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/showcase-cinemas-reveals-super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-bucket-lineup-for-opening-day/) for details on each item. ![Showcase Cinemas Reveals Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Bucket Lineup for Opening Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Showcase-Cinemas-Reveals-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Popcorn-Bucket-Lineup-for-Opening-Day-1600x900.jpg)Showcase Cinemas Reveals Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Bucket Lineup for Opening Day### AMC, Regal, Harkins, Marcus Theatres, and More AMC was the first chain to officially announce the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket on March 7th. Regal followed shortly after with a video reveal. Harkins and Marcus Theatres are also confirmed to carry the Yoshi bucket. Chain-specific exclusives at these locations are still being announced. Check back as we update closer to April 1st. Epic Theatres in Florida may have the most extensive lineup for the Mario Galaxy Movie. They will have all [6 Luma popcorn bucket colors](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/epic-theatres-is-offering-all-six-luma-led-popcorn-buckets-and-a-260oz-tub-for-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/). ## Can You Pre-Order the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket? Fandango is offering pre-order options for Super Mario Galaxy Movie merchandise ahead of the April 1st opening. Some theater chains have also started offering early pickup or online reservations for collectible items tied to major releases. Check your local AMC, Regal, or Cinemark listing in the days before April 1st for availability details. Given how fast Mario merchandise has moved since the first film, waiting until opening weekend carries real risk of missing out. ## Super Nintendo World at Universal Epic Universe If you are planning a trip to [Universal Epic Universe](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/universal-is-bringing-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-to-life-inside-super-nintendo-world/) around the film’s release, there is a full MAR10 Day experience running from **Tuesday, March 10,** through Monday, April 13, 2026, inside Super Nintendo World. Yoshi is part of a limited-time meet and greet during that period, which is a big deal for fans who have been wanting more character interaction inside the land. Universal is also offering exclusive interactive Luma shoulder pals in blue and yellow, with built-in light and sound effects that trigger when two of them are near each other. These are a first-of-their-kind item and one of the most talked-about pieces of merch from this entire release. ## The Full Super Mario Galaxy Movie Merchandise Picture The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket is the centerpiece, but the full merchandise rollout around this film is enormous. We covered the [Bubly x Super Mario Galaxy Movie collab](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/bubly-launches-super-mario-galaxy-movie-flavors-with-color-changing-cans-and-a-hidden-rosalina-giveaway/) back in February, and we broke down the [Yoshi trailer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/25/yoshi-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-new-trailer/) in January. Keep it locked to [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for every update as April 1st gets closer. ![Universal Is Bringing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Life Inside Super Nintendo World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Universal-Is-Bringing-The-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-to-Life-Inside-Super-Nintendo-World-1600x900.jpg)Universal Is Bringing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Life Inside Super Nintendo WorldFor every movie theater popcorn bucket announcement across AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Marcus, Epic, Showcase, and Harkins, bookmark our [Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket? The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket is a 105oz collectible theater bucket shaped like Yoshi from the Super Mario franchise. It features a full-figure Yoshi sculpt holding a white Yoshi Egg bowl where the popcorn goes. It is available at AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Harkins, Marcus Theatres, Showcase Cinemas, and other chains starting April 1, 2026. ### How much does the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket cost? Pricing has not been confirmed at every chain, but expect the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket to cost around $50 based on comparable collectible theater buckets from recent major franchise releases. ### Is the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket exclusive to one theater? No. The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket is non-exclusive and available at multiple theater chains simultaneously, including AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Harkins, Marcus Theatres, and Showcase Cinemas. ### How big is the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket? The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket holds 105oz of popcorn. A standard large movie theater popcorn is around 46oz, so this bucket holds more than twice a regular large. ### Who makes the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket? The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket is designed and manufactured by ZINC. ### What other Super Mario Galaxy Movie popcorn buckets are there? Cinemark has the most exclusive items, including the LED Luma Star Popcorn Bucket in four colors, Bowser’s Cauldron, and a $35 Super Ticket Package. Showcase Cinemas is offering a Tub, Square Tin, Cup, and Square Cup alongside the Yoshi bucket. Additional chain exclusives are still being announced ahead of the April 1st opening. ### When does the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket go on sale? The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket is available starting opening day, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at participating locations. Some chains may offer pre-orders or early pickup in the days before release. ### Does the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket come with popcorn? Yes. The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket includes a large popcorn at most chains. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Hatchin’ Yoshi is an interactive figure that starts as a green and white egg and actually hatches, the same way Yoshi entered the world in Super Mario World. It went viral when it first appeared at the New York Toy Fair 2026, and it is available right now at **Walmart for $60**. ![You Can Hatch Your Own Yoshi from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Right Now at Walmart](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hatchin-Yoshi-Spin-Master-Walmart-1600x900.jpg)## What It Actually Does The experience starts before Yoshi even appears. You tap the egg, knock on it, and rock it back and forth. After enough interaction, the egg starts rocking on its own. You hear sounds, watch it crack, and then Yoshi pops out. From there, you peel the egg apart, and Yoshi is yours — the bottom half of the shell doubles as a display stand, so the whole setup looks good on a shelf. Once he is out, Yoshi responds to touch and voice. Pat his head or his nose, and his eyes light up, and his head rocks side to side. Press down on his shell, speak to him, and he talks back. After a while, he wraps up the conversation with an “aww” and goes quiet until you interact with him again. He measures 5.9 inches tall once out of the egg, which is a solid display size — big enough to actually see the detail, not so large that it takes over your desk. ![Yoshi Egg About to Hatch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/You-Can-Finally-Hatch-Your-Own-Yoshi-Hatchin-Yoshi-Egg-1600x900.jpg) Hatching Yoshi from an egg is not just a movie thing. It is one of the defining moments of Super Mario World on the Super Nintendo — the first time players ever encountered him. That mechanic, of finding an egg and waiting for Yoshi to come out of it, is something a generation of players has a specific memory attached to. Spin Master built the whole product around that moment, which is a smart read on the fanbase. This is not just a plush with a sound chip. It is a recreation of something people actually did in the game, in physical form. For collectors, the display setup is worth noting. The cracked egg base gives it a finished look that most interactive toys do not think about. It is the kind of thing that sits on a shelf between uses and still looks intentional rather than just plopped down. ![Once Hatched Yoshi interacts](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/You-Can-Finally-Hatch-Your-Own-Yoshi-Hatchin-Yoshi-Egg-1-1600x900.jpg)## The Full Super Mario Galaxy Movie Collectible Picture If you are planning to go all-in on Super Mario Galaxy Movie merchandise around the April 1 opening, the Hatchin’ Yoshi pairs naturally with the theater collectibles available at chains nationwide. We tracked every popcorn bucket, chain by chain, in our full guide: [Every Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Bucket at Every Theater Chain: Yoshi, Luma, Bowser, and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/19/super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-buckets/). The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket — a full-figure 105oz sculpt available at AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and others at around $50 — would sit next to the Hatchin’ Yoshi in a way that is genuinely hard to argue with. Grab one Yoshi for the shelf, fill the other one with popcorn on opening night. Worse ideas have been had. ![Yoshi Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/super-mario-popcorn-bucket-1352x900.webp) ## Where to Buy and What to Know Hatchin’ Yoshi is available in stores and online at [Walmart for $60](https://www.walmart.com/ip/YSH-INA-Interactive-Hatching/17692502283). It has been moving fast since Toy Fair, and stock has been inconsistent at physical locations. The online listing is the more reliable option right now. The box includes the Yoshi egg, an instruction sheet, and a quick start guide. Standard choking hazard warning applies — small parts, not for children under 3. The New York Toy Fair reaction to this one was genuine, which is not always the case with licensed toy reveals. When something from the show floor generates organic buzz from people who do not have a reason to oversell it, that is usually a decent signal. The hatching mechanic is the kind of thing that looks better in person than in photos, and photos already looked pretty good. ## You Can Hatch Your Own Yoshi from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Right Now at Walmart Stay up to date on everything Super Mario Galaxy Movie at [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The studio announced on March 24, 2026, that director Akiva Schaffer is attached to helm the project, with writers Dan Gregor and Doug Mand reworking a script originally written by Michael Montemayor. [![Disney's Next Live-Action Fairy Tale Belongs to the Villains](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneys-Live-Action-‘Cinderella-Spinoff-‘Stepsisters-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneys-Live-Action-‘Cinderella-Spinoff-‘Stepsisters.jpg)Schaffer, Gregor, and Mand are not strangers to each other or to Disney. The three worked together on the Emmy-winning Disney+ film Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers in 2022 and then teamed up again for Paramount’s Naked Gun reboot last year. They have a clear comedic rhythm together, and the way the trades describe this project, as a “comedic take” on the stepsisters, makes it sound like the same energy they brought to Chip ‘n Dale, rather than a straight dramatic retelling. Ali Bell is producing through Party Over Here, the production company Schaffer runs alongside Lonely Island’s Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone. Disney Live Action EVP Jessica Virtue and creative exec Cady Stark are overseeing the project on the studio side. Disney has not released plot details yet, and it has not confirmed whether Cinderella herself will actually appear in the film. What is confirmed is that Anastasia and Drizella are the focus, told from their perspective rather than as background villains in someone else’s story. The characters were previously played by Holliday Grainger and Sophie McShera in Disney’s 2015 live-action Cinderella alongside Lily James. No casting has been announced for the new film. ![Disney's Next Live-Action Fairy Tale Belongs to the Villains](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinderella-Widescreen-Wallpaper-cinderella-2015-37820077-1920-1200-1440x900.png)This project has actually been in development longer than most people realize. The first version of a stepsister’s spinoff surfaced in 2021, when Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo were attached to write a musical script. That version never moved forward. Gregor and Mand are now rewriting Montemayor’s script, which means this is at least the third iteration of the concept. Whether the musical element carried over from the Wiig/Mumolo version is unknown. Disney is not the only studio making a stepsister’s Cinderella film in 2026. Netflix has an animated movie called *Steps* in the pipeline — also told from the perspective of Cinderella’s stepsisters, with Ali Wong and Stephanie Hsu voicing the leads, directed by Alyce Tzue and Raya and the Last Dragon co-director John Ripa. In that film, one stepsister accidentally turns the other into a frog after stealing a magic wand at the Royal Ball. It is produced by Amy Poehler and has a 2026 release window. So by the end of 2026, audiences could have two completely different films reframing the same two characters, one animated on **Netflix**, one live-action from Disney. That is a strange collision, and neither studio appears to be slowing down to let the other go first. The 2015 live-action Cinderella earned strong reviews and grossed over $540 million worldwide. It is one of the cleaner success stories in Disney’s entire live-action slate. Revisiting that world makes obvious business sense. But the decision to center the stepsisters also fits a broader pattern Disney has been developing for years — telling stories from the villain’s point of view, or at least complicating what “[villain](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/03/massive-villain-lineup-for-new-show-opening-may-27-disney-villains-unfairly-ever-after/ "Massive Villain Lineup for New Show Opening May 27 – Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After")” means. Maleficent did it with Sleeping Beauty. Cruella did it with 101 Dalmatians. Stepsisters is the next entry in that lineage, and importantly, Disney has already done some of that work in its own animated sequels. In Cinderella II: Dreams Come True from 2002, Anastasia was already given a redemption arc. That precedent exists inside the Disney canon. This film just gets to bring it to a much larger stage. ![Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After - Full Show & Photos!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Disney-Villains_-Unfairly-Ever-After-Full-Show-Imagesjpg-1-1600x900.avif)No release date has been set, and the film is in early development with the script still being worked on. Disney’s next live-action release is Moana in July 2026, and a live-action Tangled is also in development. Stepsisters is somewhere behind both of those on the production timeline. For Cinderella fans, this is genuinely interesting news. The stepsisters have always been the most dramatically rich characters in that story, two people who were clearly miserable themselves and took it out on someone else. There is a real movie in that idea when the right team gets hold of it. Whether Schaffer and company are that team is the question. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The partnership lasted about three months and never produced anything fans could actually use before it was over. Disney Fans, do not celebrate too soon! This isn’t the end of Disney X AI. ![Three Months After Disney's Billion-Dollar AI Bet, the Platform Shut Down](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BREAKING-NEWS_-Disney-Bets-1-Billion-on-OpenAI-Licenses-200-Iconic-Characters-to-Sora-AI-Video-Pl-1600x900.jpg)## What the Deal Was Supposed to Be When Disney announced the agreement last December, it was a genuinely big deal for anyone who follows the parks and entertainment space. The plan was to let fans use Sora to generate short videos starring characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars — more than 200 characters in total, covering everything from Mickey Mouse to Darth Vader to creatures and environments from across the franchises. Selected fan videos were even supposed to appear on Disney+. We covered the full announcement here: [Disney Bets $1 Billion on OpenAI, Licenses 200+ Iconic Characters to Sora AI Video Platform](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/11/breaking-news-disney-bets-1-billion-on-openai-licenses-200-iconic-characters-to-sora-ai-video-platform/). Beyond the fan piece, Disney was becoming a major OpenAI customer, using the company’s APIs to build tools for Disney+ and deploy ChatGPT across its workforce. The billion dollars was an equity investment, not just a licensing fee. Disney was betting on OpenAI’s future, not just renting access to its technology. ## Why It’s Over OpenAI has been pulling back from consumer products and redirecting toward business and enterprise tools. Sora was about a year old and never found the mass audience the company needed to justify keeping it running. When it shut down, every deal built around it collapsed too. Three months is a remarkably short window between announcement and dissolution, and the deal never had a public launch before it ended. Whether Disney had any warning or any recourse on the billion-dollar investment isn’t something either company has addressed directly. ## Disney Is Not Stepping Back from AI Disney’s statement on the closure was measured and fairly direct about what comes next. The company said it respects OpenAI’s decision, acknowledged what both teams learned from working together, and stated it will keep engaging with AI platforms to find new ways to reach fans while protecting its IP and the rights of creators. That last part matters. Disney is not treating this as a reason to slow down. The internal AI work it was doing through OpenAI’s APIs doesn’t disappear because Sora shut down. The company was already building tools, already experimenting, already learning what works inside its own systems. That continues. The specific thing that died here was the fan-facing video feature and the Sora platform underneath it. The broader AI strategy is still running. “As the nascent AI field advances rapidly, we respect OpenAI’s decision to exit the video generation business and to shift its priorities elsewhere. We appreciate the constructive collaboration between our teams and what we learned from it, and we will continue to engage with AI platforms to find new ways to meet fans where they are while responsibly embracing new technologies that respect IP and the rights of creators.” ![Robert A. Iger Building will be Home to The Walt Disney Company New York Headquarters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Inside-The-Walt-Disney-Companys-New-NYC-Headquarters-1600x824.jpg)## What Comes Next AI video generation is a competitive space right now. Google, Meta, and a number of smaller companies are all building platforms that do roughly what Sora was doing. Disney still has the most valuable character library in entertainment. It still has the fan base, the IP, and the leverage to make another deal like this one. The more interesting question isn’t whether Disney tries this again — it’s which platform wins the right to be the next partner. That’s a fight happening right now between companies that know exactly what the Disney deal was worth as a signal to the rest of the industry. For Disney fans, none of this touches anything about your experience in 2026. The parks, the movies, the shows, Disney+ — all of it runs completely separate from what happened here. The fan video feature never launched, so nothing is being taken away. It just didn’t arrive. The way I see it, Disney comes out of this in a better position than OpenAI does. Every character, every franchise, and every piece of leverage Disney brought into that deal is still sitting right where it was. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The series spans five decades of comedy and puts 30 films back on the big screen, one per day from April 1 through April 30. The lineup runs from Blazing Saddles and Animal House in the 1970s all the way through Girls Trip and The Nice Guys in the 2010s, with stops at Ferris Bueller, The Big Lebowski, The Hangover, and a lot more in between. Advance tickets are on sale now at Regal box offices, the Regal app, and [REGmovies.com](https://www.regmovies.com/). Regal Unlimited subscribers can use their membership for any LOL title. ![Regal Is Bringing 30 Classic Comedies Back to the Big Screen for $4.99 All of April](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Regal-Is-Bringing-30-Classic-Comedies-Back-to-the-Big-Screen-for-4.99-All-of-April-1600x900.jpg)## The Full Schedule by Decade **Week One: 1970s** April 1 — April Fool’s Day (1986) April 2 — The Bad News Bears (1976) April 3 — Blazing Saddles (1974) April 4 — National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978) April 5 — The Muppet Movie (1979) April 6 — The Jerk (1979) April 7 — Smokey and the Bandit (1977) **Week Two: 1980s** April 8 — Airplane! (1980) April 9 — The ‘Burbs (1989) April 10 — National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983) April 11 — Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) April 12 — Caddyshack (1980) April 13 — Better Off Dead (1985) April 14 — Beverly Hills Cop (1984) **Week Three: 1990s** April 15 — Wayne’s World (1992) April 16 — Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) April 17 — The Big Lebowski (1998) April 18 — Death Becomes Her (1992) April 19 — The Mask (1994) April 20 — Dazed and Confused (1993) April 21 — The First Wives Club (1996) **Week Four: 2000s** April 22 — This Is the End (2013) April 23 — Hot Fuzz (2007) April 24 — The Hangover (2009) April 25 — Miss Congeniality (2000) April 26 — Superbad (2007) April 27 — Best in Show (2000) April 28 — Step Brothers (2008) **Week Five: 2010s** April 29 — Girls Trip (2017) April 30 — The Nice Guys (2016) ![Legends of Laugh Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/032426-Legends-of-Laughs-02-675x900.jpg)![Full Schedule for Regal Legends of Laugh April](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/032426-Legends-of-Laughs-01-695x900.png)**Weekend Family Screenings**. Regal is also running family-friendly comedy rereleases on Saturdays and Sundays throughout April alongside the main LOL series. Peter Rabbit (2018) screens April 4 and 5, Spy Kids (2001) on April 11 and 12, Rugrats in Paris (2000) on April 18 and 19, and Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird (1985) on April 25 and 26. **The Concession Deal**. Regal Crown Club members and Unlimited subscribers who buy a Legends of Laughs ticket get $1 off the Cheesy Combo at the concession stand during April. That covers a pretzel twist with nacho cheese dip. Regal has been leaning hard into special programming events in 2026. [Their year-long Friday the 13th series](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/12/regal-unveils-friday-the-13th-year-long-cinematic-event-for-2026/) runs three separate dates through November for horror fans. The Legends of Laughs series runs a different direction entirely, but the $4.99 price point makes it one of the easier sells of the year. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Movies, Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Regal Is Bringing 30 Classic Comedies Back to the Big Screen for $4.99 All of April, Regal Legends of Laugh Schedule April 2026 --- ### [Hallmark Stars Live Christmas in July Tour Dates Are Here and Tickets Go on Sale This Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/24/hallmark-stars-live-christmas-in-july-tour-dates-are-here-and-tickets-go-on-sale-this-week/) **Published:** March 24, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Hallmark and Gershwin Entertainment announced **Hallmark Stars Live** on March 24, 2026, and the full tour routing is already confirmed. The 90-minute live experience runs **from July 22 through August 2, 2026**, visiting 10 cities across the Northeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Tickets go on sale this week, and if Hallmark’s past live events are any guide, these shows will not sit around for long. ![Hallmark Stars Live Just Dropped 10 Tour Dates and Tickets Go on Sale This Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hallmark-Stars-Live-2026-Tour-1600x824.jpg)**Who Is on the Tour?** Host **Nikki DeLoach** anchors all 10 shows. The rest of the lineup is split across the two weeks. Joining her are **Andrew Walker** (“She’s Making a List”), **Ashley Williams** (“An Alpine Holiday”), **Jonathan Bennett** (“A Keller Family Christmas”), **Tamera Mowry-Housley** (“Tidings for the Season”), **Paul Campbell** (“Three Wisest Men”), and **Kimberley Sustad** (“Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!”). Check [HallmarkStarsLive.com](https://hallmarkstarslive.com/) for the per-city talent breakdown, since the lineup varies by week. Every show is completely unscripted. The format is behind-the-scenes stories, fan Q&A, and the kind of off-camera moments that don’t exist anywhere else. Premium add-ons, including photo opportunities and exclusive merchandise, will also be available at each stop. Join us for an evening of joy, warmth, and connection at Hallmark Stars Live—a one-of-a-kind experience created just for fans. Hosted by fan-favorite Nikki DeLoach, this intimate 90-minute show brings together the Leading Ladies and Leading Men of Hallmark for never-before-heard stories, behind-the-scenes moments, heartfelt conversations, and plenty of laughter. See the stars you love in a whole new way—genuine, unscripted, and sharing the moments that shape the Hallmark world. It’s an experience every Hallmark fan will want to be part of. ## All 10 Tour Dates and Cities **Wednesday, July 22** — Carteret, NJ — Carteret Performing Arts Center **Thursday, July 23** — Woonsocket, RI — Stadium Theatre **Friday, July 24** — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall **Saturday, July 25** — Albany, NY — Palace Theatre **Sunday, July 26** — Morristown, NJ — Mayo Performing Arts Center **Wednesday, July 29** — Reading, PA — Santander Performing Arts Center **Thursday, July 30** — Northfield, OH — MGM Northfield Park **Friday, July 31** — Detroit, MI — Fisher Theatre **Saturday, Aug. 1** — Waukegan, IL — Genesee Theatre **Sunday, Aug. 2** — Omaha, NE — Orpheum Theatre ![Hallmark Stars Live Just Dropped 10 Tour Dates and Tickets Go on Sale This Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/download-720x900.png)“At Hallmark, we’re always exploring new ways to connect with fans and bring our brand to life, so we’re thrilled to introduce *Hallmark Stars Live* as our newest immersive experience*.* For everyone who’s asked us to bring the Hallmark joy they love a little closer to home, this tour is for you,” said **Lindsey Roy**, SVP of Branded Experiences at Hallmark. “Hallmark movies have created a special bond with viewers who return year after year for the warmth, romance, and sense of connection they bring,” said **Todd Gershwin**, Executive Producer and Founder of Gershwin Entertainment. “*Hallmark Stars Live* is an opportunity to take that connection one step further – bringing the stars that audiences love into the same room for an evening that feels just as warm, funny, and heartfelt as the movies and series themselves.” ![Hallmark Stars Live Just Dropped 10 Tour Dates and Tickets Go on Sale This Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/download-1.png)## Hallmark Stars Live Christmas in July Tour Dates Are Here and Tickets Go on Sale This Week The pre-sale opens **Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. local time** for Hallmark+, Gold Crown Rewards, and Michaels Rewards members. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Hallmark Stars Live Christmas in July Tour Dates Are Here and Tickets Go on Sale This Week --- ### [EPIC Universe: Bring the Japan Merch Over! Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket and Yoshi Sipper!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/09/epic-universe-bring-the-japan-merch-over-bob-omb-popcorn-bucket-and-yoshi-sipper/) **Published:** December 9, 2025 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** EPIC Universe: Bring the Japan Merch Over! Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket and Yoshi Sipper! Epic Universe and Super Nintendo World in Orlando opened May 22, 2025. While the land previously opened at Universal Hollywood and Universal Japan, the excitement of having the land open here in Orlando has been massive. Fans are always looking for more, though, and there are two things we are missing out on: **Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket** and the **Yoshi & Egg Sipper.** ![EPIC Universe: Bring the Japan Merch Over! Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket and Yoshi Sipper!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Universal-Japan-SUPER-NINTENDO-WORLD-Popcorn-Buckets-Sippers-1600x900.jpg)Universal Asked Passholders If [They’d Pay Double for Epic Universe Access](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/24/epic-universe-annual-pass-survey/) **The Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket:** This thing is amazing. It looks exactly like the classic Mario enemy, a big, blue, round bomb with a fuse sticking out the top and two yellow feet at the bottom. The strap even has little Mario items on it. **Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket** even has a feature that makes it seem like it’s about to explode, with lights that mimic the explosion. Priced at ¥5,500 JPY, if sold at EPIC, the price would be about **$34 – $43 USD** ![EPIC Universe: Bring the Japan Merch Over! Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket and Yoshi Sipper!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/usj-gds-food-bob-omb-popcorn-bucket-gallery-a-1600x686.jpg)**The Yoshi & Egg Drink Bottle:** This sipper cup has the cute little green Yoshi sitting right next to his signature white-and-green polka-dot egg. It’s a perfect collector’s item and would be a huge seller. Priced at ¥2,700 JPY, if sold at EPIC, the price would be about $18 USD ![EPIC Universe: Bring the Japan Merch Over! Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket and Yoshi Sipper!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/usj-gds-yoshi-and-egg-1up-mushroom-super-mushroom-drink-bottle-gallery-a-1600x686.jpg)Sometimes, when Universal Studios Japan drops a new item, it takes a while to show up in the American parks. It can sometimes take around **six months** for a Japanese release to make its way over to the U.S. parks like Epic Universe. That’s a long wait for fans who see the pictures and want the merch now. Right now, Epic Universe’s Super Nintendo World sells a few cool things, but we need more. The other items currently available at the Orlando park are: The **[Mario Kart Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/10/super-nintendo-world-epic-universe-mario-kart-popcorn-bucket-%f0%9f%8d%84/ "Super Nintendo World Epic Universe: Mario Kart Popcorn Bucket! 🍄")**, The **1-Up Mushroom Sippers**, and The **Mario Star Popcorn Bucket**. But honestly, the Bob-omb and Yoshi sipper are different, and they’re what the fans are looking for. They’re already big hits in Japan, and bringing them to Orlando would just make the Super Nintendo World experience even better. ![EPIC Universe: Bring the Japan Merch Over! Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket and Yoshi Sipper!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/usj-gds-mario-cart-and-super-star-popcorn-bucket-gallery-a-1600x686.jpg)## EPIC Universe: Bring the Japan Merch Over! Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket and Yoshi Sipper! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Parks, Popcorn Buckets, Universal Orlando **Tags:** Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket, EPIC Universe, EPIC Universe: Bring the Japan Merch Over! Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket and Yoshi Sipper!, Yoshi Sipper --- ### [TIME Just Named Universal Epic Universe One of the Greatest Places in the World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/23/time-just-named-universal-epic-universe-one-of-the-greatest-places-in-the-world/) **Published:** March 23, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Universal Epic Universe has been named to TIME’s World’s Greatest Places of 2026**, with the magazine recognizing the 110-acre park as one of the most extraordinary destinations on the planet, less than a year after its opening at Universal Orlando Resort. ![TIME Just Named Universal Epic Universe One of the Greatest Places in the World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Epic-Ride_-New-Docuseries-Explores-the-History-and-Future-of-Universal-Theme-Parks-1600x900.jpg)**What TIME Said About Epic** **Universe.** TIME did not hand out the recognition gently. The magazine acknowledged the obvious skepticism upfront, noting that Orlando hardly seemed to need another marquee attraction, then made the case that doubts fade fast once you are inside the park. The write-up called out the immersive portal entry system as a defining feature, singling out the green warp pipe leading into Super Nintendo World’s Mushroom Kingdom as a standout moment. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic drew particular attention for its 1920s Parisian streetscapes, which TIME described as showstopper-level design. The Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry ride also got a nod for keeping guests entertained through the queue with talking portraits and animatronics. For thrill seekers, Stardust Racers — a dual-launch coaster hitting speeds up to 62 miles per hour — was highlighted as the park’s most intense ride experience. The recognition also extended beyond the park itself. Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews property with a dedicated park entrance and early admission for guests, was called out as the most luxurious of the three new Universal hotels that opened alongside Epic Universe in 2025. TIME’s World’s Greatest Places list carries real weight. It is not a fan poll or a theme park industry award — it is editorial recognition from one of the most widely read publications in the world, and it reaches an audience well beyond the usual theme park enthusiast base. For Universal Orlando, landing on that list in the park’s first year of operation is a meaningful validation of the multi-billion dollar bet the company made building the first major new theme park in the United States in a quarter century. For visitors planning a trip to Orlando, it also adds another data point to a question a lot of people are actively asking right now — whether Epic Universe is worth adding to a vacation that might already include Walt Disney World. TIME’s answer, essentially, is yes. Universal Asked Passholders If [They’d Pay Double for Epic Universe Access](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/24/epic-universe-annual-pass-survey/) [![Universal Orlando Now Offering Weeklong Passes for All Four Parks](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Thea-Awards-for-Outstanding-Achievement-for-Best-Theme-Park-2025_-EPIC-Universe-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Thea-Awards-for-Outstanding-Achievement-for-Best-Theme-Park-2025_-EPIC-Universe.jpg)[![Is Epic Universe Worth the Hype? Our May 2025 Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Is-Epic-Universe-Worth-the-Hype_-Our-May-2025-Review-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Is-Epic-Universe-Worth-the-Hype_-Our-May-2025-Review.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SUPER-NINTENDO-WORLD-at-Universal-Epic-Universe-1-1200x800.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SUPER-NINTENDO-WORLD-at-Universal-Epic-Universe-1.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Inside-Epic-Universe_-Universal-Orlando-Reveals-First-Look-Inside-Park-1-1200x557.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Inside-Epic-Universe_-Universal-Orlando-Reveals-First-Look-Inside-Park-1.jpg)[!['Monsters Unchained' at EPIC Universe Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Monsters-Unchained-EPIC-Universe-THEA-Winner-2025-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Monsters-Unchained-EPIC-Universe-THEA-Winner-2025.jpg)## What Is Currently Open at Epic Universe The park’s five themed worlds include [Super Nintendo World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/10/super-nintendo-world-epic-universe-mario-kart-popcorn-bucket-%f0%9f%8d%84/ "Super Nintendo World Epic Universe: Mario Kart Popcorn Bucket! 🍄"), the [Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/24/universal-orlando-just-added-a-harry-potter-waffle-and-its-only-here-butterbeer-season/ "Universal Orlando Just Added a Harry Potter Waffle, and It’s Only Here Butterbeer Season"), Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park. Universal Orlando’s full resort now spans four theme parks, 11 resort hotels, and a nighttime entertainment complex. Upcoming seasonal events at Universal Orlando include Volcano Bay Nights on select nights from May 3 through August 21, Halloween Horror Nights from August 28 through November 1, and the Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort running November 14 through January 3. ## TIME Just Named Universal Epic Universe One of the Greatest Places in the World For more theme park and entertainment coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) and join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The survey was hosted on feedback.qualtrics.com and identified itself as coming from Universal Destinations and Experiences. It is a research tool, not an announcement. Universal has not confirmed any of these concepts as products in development, and the survey itself made clear that multiple options were being explored to understand what Passholders would actually want and pay for. The survey walked Passholders through three separate concepts, asked reaction questions after each one, and wrapped up with questions about Annual Passholder engagement preferences. Reservations would be required for Epic Universe visits under every concept presented, with blockout dates applying across the board. ## The Three Concepts Universal Is Testing The first concept is called the **Epic Annual Access Bundle Add-On — Pick 5 Days**. Under this model, Passholders would purchase a multi-day Epic Universe ticket bundle giving one person access to visit Epic on five separate days of their choice during a 12-month window. Visit dates would not need to be selected at purchase, but each visit would require a reservation made in advance. The second concept presents a **new Annual Pass tier that includes Epic Universe access**, but with a catch. To visit Epic under this pass, Passholders would need to go through a multi-step reservation process. If plans changed, the reservation would have to be fully canceled and rebooked rather than modified. It would function like the existing two-park pass, but with Epic Universe layered on top through this reservation system. The third concept is called the **Epic-Inclusive Discounted 3-Year Pass**. This would allow Passholders to upgrade to, renew as, or purchase a 3-Year Epic-Inclusive Annual Pass that covers Epic Universe. The trade-off is a three-year commitment, with Universal offering a lower per-year price compared to renewing annually as the incentive. Reservations would still be required before each visit. According to reporting from Blog Mickey, the survey may have also referenced 2-year and 4-year locked-in pass options, depending on which version of the survey a Passholder received. ![Universal Asked Passholders If They'd Pay Double for Epic Universe Access](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Guest-For-Unresponsive-Stardust-Racers-Epic-Universe-Dies-1600x900.jpg)Universal Asked Passholders If They’d Pay Double for Epic Universe Access**The Pricing Question Universal Asked**. After presenting each concept, the survey asked Passholders to think about price. It noted that the current 2-Park Preferred Pass, which covers Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, costs **$530 per year**. Passholders were then asked to enter what they would expect the total price of that pass to be if the specific Epic Universe access concept being described were added to it. The survey also asked separately which access model Passholders would most prefer if those were the only options available. The three choices ranged from discounted date-based single-day tickets at the lowest cost, to a discounted ticket bundle at a middle cost, to a full Annual Pass upgrade that Universal noted would **roughly double the current pass price** to reflect Epic Universe access. **Why This Matters Right Now**. Epic Universe opened in May 2025 and has not yet had an Annual Pass product tied to it. [TIME named it one of the greatest places in the world earlier this year](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/23/time-just-named-universal-epic-universe-one-of-the-greatest-places-in-the-world/), and the park has drawn enormous crowds since opening. That crowd pressure is exactly why Universal has held off. The reservation systems and capacity limits written into every concept in this survey suggest Universal is not planning to open the floodgates. The goal appears to be controlled access that generates revenue from Passholders without overwhelming the park. The [How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/19/best-theme-land-awarded-to-how-to-train-your-dragon-isle-of-berk-at-epic-universe-at-thea-awards-2025/) land and [Monsters Unchained](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/19/monsters-unchained-at-epic-universe-thea-awards-for-outstanding-achievement-2025/) both won Thea Awards in 2025, which tells you the park’s reputation is only growing. Universal is not in a position where it needs to discount access to drive demand. ![Universal EPIC Universe 2026 Tickets Now on Sale](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/How-to-Train-Your-Dragon-Isle-of-Berk-at-Universal-Epic-Universe-1-1350x900.jpg)Here is the honest read: none of these options are a great deal for people who visit Universal regularly. The 5-day bundle is essentially just a structured ticket purchase with an AP discount attached. The reservation-heavy annual pass tier adds friction every time you want to go. The 3-year commitment model asks Passholders to lock in at a price point that has not even been determined yet, for a park that Universal openly acknowledges is still figuring out its capacity ceiling. The option that drew the clearest enthusiasm in the survey framing was the 3-year pass, with at least one Passholder quoted in screenshots describing it as something they would buy immediately. That enthusiasm makes sense in isolation. But committing three years to a pass before knowing the price, the blockout calendar, or how the reservation system actually functions in practice is a significant ask. For Annual Passholders who already hold a Disney pass and alternate between the two resorts, the math gets more complicated fast. The survey is worth paying attention to not because an announcement is coming tomorrow, but because it tells you what Universal is actively thinking about and how they are framing the value of Epic Universe access to their most loyal customers. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The 58-minute documentary special brings Miley Cyrus back to the world that made her a household name, sitting down for an in-depth interview with Alex Cooper of the Call Her Daddy podcast while original cast members, celebrity guests, and archival footage fill out the celebration. [![Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special Is Now Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hannah-Montana-20th-Anniversary-Special-Is-Now-Streaming-on-Disney-and-Hulu-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hannah-Montana-20th-Anniversary-Special-Is-Now-Streaming-on-Disney-and-Hulu.jpg)## What Is the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special? The special was filmed with recreations of the original Stewart family living room and Hannah Montana’s legendary closet serving as the interview backdrop. Miley walks through some of her most memorable moments from the series, covering the music, the fashion, the global fandom, and what it actually felt like to live that double life on and off camera. Alex Cooper hosts the conversation, guiding it through the nostalgia with her signature candid interview style. Beyond the one-on-one interview, viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at pieces from Miley’s personal archival collection, footage that has not been widely seen before. Familiar faces from the original cast appear throughout, and Miley delivers at least one special musical performance. When [Miley spoke about the show ahead of the premiere](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/20/miley-cyrus-gets-personal-about-hannah-montana-before-the-20th-anniversary-special-drops/), she made clear how much the character still means to her, calling Hannah Montana the foundation for everything she has been able to become. [![Miley Cyrus at the World Premier](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/181590_SB109382-720x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/181590_SB109382-scaled.jpg)“HANNAH MONTANA 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL” PREMIERE EVENT – Miley Cyrus and guests celebrate the world premiere of the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” at the El Capitan Theatre and The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles on Monday, March 23, 2026. “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” premieres Tuesday, March 24 at 12:00 a.m. PDT on Disney+. (Disney/Ser Baffo) MILEY CYRUS## Who Shows Up in the Special? The special brings back several original series stars. Jason Earles, who played Jackson Stewart, appears alongside Moises Arias, Cody Linley, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, and Shanica Knowles. Family is well represented, too, with Billy Ray Cyrus, Tish Cyrus-Purcell, and Noah Cyrus all appearing on screen. Celebrity guests include Jaden Smith, Willow Smith, country artist Lainey Wilson, and Dara Renee. The special was produced by HopeTown Entertainment and Unwell Productions, with Sam Wrench directing. Miley Cyrus, Tish Cyrus-Purcell, Alex Cooper, and Matt Kaplan all served as executive producers, with Ashley Edens as showrunner. ## How Hannah Montana Started 20 Years Ago Today The original series premiered on March 24, 2006, with an episode called “Lilly, Do You Want to Know a Secret?” The show ran for four seasons and 101 episodes before wrapping with a two-part finale in January 2011. At its peak, it was one of the most-watched programs on Disney Channel and helped launch Miley Cyrus into a music career that has continued well beyond the show’s run. The Hannah Montana: The Movie film followed in 2009 and premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, the same venue used for last night’s anniversary special premiere. [FLN first reported on the special back in February](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/17/best-of-both-worlds-one-more-time-a-hannah-montana-special-is-coming/) when Disney+ confirmed the project was in the works. All four seasons of Hannah Montana are available to stream on Disney+ alongside the movie and the Best of Both Worlds concert film, making it easy to go deep on the whole catalog. A 58-minute special built around a single interview sounds thin on paper, but Alex Cooper is genuinely one of the better interviewers working right now, and Miley has been more open about her Hannah Montana years in recent interviews than she was for a long stretch in the 2010s. The archival footage angle is what actually matters here. Most Hannah Montana fans have seen every episode, but have never gotten a real look at what was happening behind the scenes during those years. If the special delivers on that, it is worth watching for anyone who grew up with the show. ![D23 Just Announced a Free Hannah Montana Premiere Event and the Ticket Queue Is Already Open](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HM20_Premiere-EventD23Iris_1920x1080-1600x900.jpg)D23 Just Announced a Free Hannah Montana Premiere Event and the Ticket Queue Is Already Open## How to Watch The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special is streaming now on both Disney+ and Hulu. Disney+ plans start at $9.99 per month, and Hulu subscribers have access as part of their existing plan. The special is rated TV-PG and runs 58 minutes. For more Disney+ coverage, visit [Fantasy Land News](https://fantasylandnews.com/) and join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The season finale aired the same weekend the prequel series, ‘**[Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/hope-valley-1874-delights-hearties-in-premiere-episode/ "‘Hope Valley 1874’ Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode")**,’ premiered on **[Hallmark+](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/when-calls-the-heart "Hallmark+")**. ![When Calls The Heart Season Wraps Up with a Proposal, A Send-off, and a Shocking Return](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth13fin4-1-1600x900.jpg)Season 13 saw a devastating fire ravage the neighboring town of Benson Hills. Many of the displaced came to Hope Valley. Elizabeth had a lot of new students come join her class at the Jack Thornton School. Rosemary and Lee took in Gwen, who needed fostering while her father recooperated in the hospital. The Hickams took in Mike’s sister, Benson Hills mayor, Maisie. Elizabeth and Nathan grew even closer with Allie and Little Jack through his diabetes diagnosis and subsequent treatment. Little Jack experienced a lot of growing pains this season. He felt the pain of not knowing his father, who passed before he was born. He decided he didn’t want to be called Little Jack anymore and wanted to be called LJ. He desperately wants to be like the bigger kids and do things that may be harder for him with his diagnosis. LJ wanted to see the town like a hawk. Nathan rigged up the water tower and let LJ climb above the town and see it all. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth13fin7-1.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth13fin6-1.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth13fin5-1.webp)The finale brought the people of Hope Valley together for a fall festival to send off the people of Benson Hills, who can finally return home, thanks to Lee and his construction company. As a surprise before the start of the festival, Joseph and Cooper told Minnie they had a surprise for her. There is Angela, returned from school. She wanted to be home for the festival and for the renaming of the cafe. Joseph and Cooper had not only a large sign above the doors saying Minnie’s Cafe, but they also made the sign in Braille for Angela. Queue the start of the tears. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth13fin2-1.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth13fin1-1.webp)During the festival, Gwen gave a little speech about how much she loved her time with the Coulters. She grew and gained so much from Lee, Rosemary, and little Goldie. Queue more tears. They really found their way to a family with Gwen, and now she’s going back to her dad. Lucas made an announcement that he is stepping down and will not seek reelection as the Governor. He is putting forth Maisie Hickam as his pick to succeed him. Lucas has fallen for Edie Martel, and she’s leaving town for a few months. Will we see Lucas leave town? Is Chris McNally leaving? Let’s hope not. Finally, the moment that has been coming for a long time. Nathan took Elizabeth up to the water tower platform and proposed. The ring he gave her has 4 stones. He wanted a stone for each of them. Himself, Elizabeth, Allie, and LJ. More tears. It was a beautiful moment high above Hope Valley. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth13fin3-1.webp)The final scene is a taxi coming into town. The car stops, and the door opens. Out steps Abigail Stanton, played by returning actress Lori Loughlin. She looks at the camera and smiles, saying, “It’s good to be home.” Audible gasps were heard in our home. Fans knew that Lori Loughlin was returning for six episodes in Season 14, but did not expect to see her in the finale of Season 13. Check the video below. Fans can watch all episodes of the show on Hallmark+ and can expect that ‘When Calls The Heart’ will return in 2027 for Season 14. *When Calls the Heart* is an all-Canadian entertainment production in Association with Brad Krevoy Television and Believe Pictures. Brad Krevoy, Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Joy Gregory, Mike Rohl, Jimmy Townsend, Amy Hartwick, Erin Krakow, Susie Belzberg, Michael Shepard, David Grae, Vicki Sotheran, and Greg Malcolm are executive producers. Allie Devereaux is a consulting producer. Peter DeLuise, Martin Wood, Gina Gold, and Aurorae Khoo are co-executive producers. Sotheran and Malcolm produce the series. Heather Nevin is an associate producer. Kristin Lehman directed from a script by Joy Gregory & David Grae. 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[![Disney Released a Moana Trailer, a New Poster, and a Behind-the-Scenes Featurette All in One Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Released-a-Moana-Trailer-a-New-Poster-and-a-Behind-the-Scenes-Featurette-All-in-One-Day-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Released-a-Moana-Trailer-a-New-Poster-and-a-Behind-the-Scenes-Featurette-All-in-One-Day-1.jpg)**What the New Moana Trailer Shows.** The trailer centers on Catherine Lagaʻaia in the title role, showing the wayfinder Moana navigating the open ocean and facing the kind of larger-than-life challenges fans of the animated film will recognize. Dwayne Johnson returns as the trickster demigod Maui, and the footage makes clear this version is leaning into the scope and spectacle of the original story rather than walking away from it. The rest of the cast rounds out Moana’s family in a way that grounds the adventure. John Tui plays Chief Tui, Moana’s father. Frankie Adams takes on the role of Sina, her mother. Rena Owen plays Gramma Tala, the elder who sets Moana’s journey in motion. **Behind the Scenes: The Artistry Featurette** Disney also released an “Artistry of Moana” featurette today that pulls back the curtain on the production. Johnson and Lagaʻaia both appear in it alongside director Thomas Kail, costume designer Liz McGregor, and choreographer Tiana Nonosina Liufau. The featurette focuses on the craftsmanship behind the film, from the costumes to the movement work that shapes how characters carry themselves on screen. Thomas Kail directs the project. He is best known for the Broadway and filmed version of “Hamilton,” a production that earned him both Emmy and Tony recognition. Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia, and Lin-Manuel Miranda are producing. Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in both animated films, serves as an executive producer on this version. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi, and Mark Mancina contributed original songs, with Mancina also composing the score. Disney has been leaning hard on live-action adaptations of its animated library, with mixed results depending on who you ask. “Moana” has a real shot at standing out. The combination of Kail’s stage-to-screen instincts, a cast with deep Pacific Islander representation, and source material that already had strong music and emotional bones gives this one more going for it than most. July 10 puts it squarely in peak summer blockbuster territory, which is exactly where a film like this needs to be. [![Disney Released a Moana Trailer, a New Poster, and a Behind-the-Scenes Featurette All in One Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNA-TP2-0086756-1600x670.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNA-TP2-0086756-scaled.jpg)(L-R) Catherine Laga’aia as Moana and Pua in Disney’s live-action MOANA. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Here is everything coming to the service this month. ![Every New Show and Movie Coming to Disney+ in April 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Maul-Returns_-First-Trailer-for-Star-Wars_-Shadow-Lord-Hits-Disney-This-April-1600x900.jpg)## The Biggest New Originals This Month **[Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/22/maul-returns-first-trailer-for-star-wars-shadow-lord-hits-disney-this-april/)** kicks off with a two-episode premiere on April 6. Set after the events of The Clone Wars, the series follows Maul as he attempts to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire, where he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan he hopes to turn into an apprentice. New episodes continue on April 13, 20, and 27. **Daredevil: Born Again Season 2** continues its weekly Tuesday release schedule throughout April, dropping new episodes on April 7, 14, 21, and 28. Season 2 picks up with Mayor Wilson Fisk tightening his grip on New York City while Matt Murdock fights back from the shadows to dismantle the Kingpin’s empire. ![Marvel Drops New Daredevil: Born Again Trailer and Release Date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Marvel-Drops-New-Daredevil_-Born-Again-Trailer-and-Release-Date-1600x900.jpg)**Disneynature’s Orangutan** arrives on April 22 — Earth Day — narrated by Josh Gad. The film follows Indah, a young orangutan navigating life in the rainforest canopy of Southeast Asia as she prepares to leave her family for the first time. It is directed by Mark Linfield and co-directed by Vanessa Berlowitz, with original music by Nitin Sawhney. **[Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/disney-to-launch-animated-asl-musical-sequences-from-frozen-ii-moana-2-and-encanto/)** premieres April 27 in celebration of National Deaf History Month. The special features three animated musical sequences — “The Next Right Thing” from Frozen 2, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto, and “Beyond” from Moana 2 — newly reimagined and animated in American Sign Language. The production was created in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre and directed by veteran Disney animator Hyrum Osmond. ![Disney+ to Launch Animated ASL Musical Sequences from Frozen II, Moana 2, and Encanto](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-to-Launch-Animated-ASL-Musical-Sequences-from-Frozen-II-Moana-2-and-Encanto-1509x900.jpg)Disney+ to Launch Animated ASL Musical Sequences from Frozen II, Moana 2, and Encanto## Live Events and Sports On April 5 at 7pm ET, ESPN, Disney, Pixar, and the NHL team up for the **[Inside Out Classic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/disney-and-nhl-team-up-for-inside-out-classic-animated-hockey-game-on-april-5/)** — a real-time animated broadcast of the Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers game. It is one of the more genuinely creative sports experiments Disney has attempted in years and worth catching live. On April 25 at 7pm ET, the **Banana Ball: Party Animals vs. Bananas** game streams live on Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. ![Disney and NHL Team Up for Inside Out Classic Animated Hockey Game on April 5](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-and-NHL-Team-Up-for-Inside-Out-Classic-Animated-Hockey-Game-on-April-5-1600x900.jpg)## New Streams and Marathon Programming April brings several new curated streams for Disney+ Premium subscribers. A **Hannah Montana** stream launches now, collecting all four seasons plus the film and concert special to mark the show’s 20th anniversary. An **Ice Age** stream launches April 1. A **Once Upon a Time** stream covering all seven seasons arrives April 23. An **Animated Classics** stream featuring titles including The Lion King and Mulan launches April 29. The **Malcolm in the Middle** stream is also live now, running all seven original seasons ahead of the four-episode revival debuting on Hulu in April. ## Other Notable Premieres **Secrets of the Bees**, a National Geographic series from explorer Bertie Gregory, premieres April 1 with all episodes available. The series spent three years filming inside a single hive using specialized cameras to document bee behavior and architecture across more than 20,000 species. **Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+** returns with new episodes on April 22, continuing the relaunched preschool series. **SuperKitties Season 3** arrives April 29 on Disney Jr. with a new story arc set in the Kittydale Wild Jungle. ## The Honest Take April is a genuinely strong month for Disney+, and Maul — Shadow Lord is the one to watch most closely. Star Wars originals have had a mixed run on the service, but a series built entirely around one of the franchise’s most compelling characters, set in the Clone Wars era that fans know well, has real potential. The Songs in Sign Language special on April 27 is also worth your time; it is the kind of quietly thoughtful project Disney does not always get credit for. And if you have kids, the Inside Out Classic NHL broadcast on April 5 is exactly the kind of experience that reminds you why Disney owning ESPN is a genuinely interesting combination when they use it well. For more Disney+ coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/disney/). Stay ahead of the news — join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The page on The Walt Disney Company website confirms [D’Amaro as Chief Executive Officer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/03/josh-damaro-named-disney-ceo-succeeding-bob-iger/) and outlines his strategic priorities for the company’s next era. ![Josh D'Amaro's CEO Page Just Went Live and It Tells You Everything About Disney's Next Chapter](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Josh-DAmaros-CEO-Page-Just-Went-Live-and-It-Tells-You-Everything-About-Disneys-Next-Chapter-1598x900.jpg)**What the Page Says**. The official bio describes D’Amaro as leading “a unified portfolio of world-class brands and businesses committed to exceptional storytelling and meaningful consumer connections.” Disney’s framing puts technology and human creativity front and center, with D’Amaro’s stated vision centered on uniting the two to deepen the company’s connection with fans. The page also notes that D’Amaro holds a director title effective 2026, placing him on the company’s board alongside his CEO responsibilities. That dual role signals the level of authority and trust Disney’s board is placing in him as the company heads into its next major chapter. **What He Did Before Becoming CEO**. D’Amaro’s path to the top job ran directly through Disney Experiences, the company’s largest business segment, which generated $36 billion in annual revenue in fiscal year 2025. As chairman of that division, he oversaw what Disney describes as the largest expansion in the segment’s history, covering new cruise ships, resort expansions, themed lands, and next-generation attractions across the globe. His fingerprints are on some of Disney’s most celebrated recent projects. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Avengers Campus both came to life under his watch, and his push to integrate advanced robotics and next-generation animatronics into park experiences became a defining thread of his leadership. The landmark partnership with Epic Games, which aims to bring Disney stories into interactive and gaming spaces, is also cited as a signature initiative tied to his vision. D’Amaro has spent nearly three decades at Disney, holding executive roles in finance, business strategy, marketing, creative development, and operations both in the United States and internationally. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Georgetown University. ![Disney’s Succession Secret: Could Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden Run the Kingdom Together?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Disneys-Succession-Secret_-Could-Josh-DAmaro-and-Dana-Walden-Run-the-Kingdom-Together_-1600x900.jpg)**Why This Page Going Live Matters**. Disney’s leadership page is not updated casually. When a name and bio appear on the official company site under the CEO title, it carries institutional weight that social media announcements and press releases do not fully replicate. This is the company’s formal declaration of record. For fans and Disney watchers, D’Amaro’s ascent also carries a specific significance. He built his reputation inside the parks and experiences world, not in film or streaming. That background shapes how he sees Disney’s relationship with its audience. His entire career has been built around the live, physical, real-world version of the Disney brand, and he now brings that lens to the entire company. **What [D’Amaro’s Leadership Likely Means for Parks Fans](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/16/disney-chairman-james-gorman-rejects-amateur-parks-narrative-over-josh-damaros-ceo-appointment/)**. It would be reasonable to expect Disney’s parks and experiences division to remain a top priority under D’Amaro even as he steps back from directly running it. He built that business. He knows where the opportunities are and where the gaps exist. The multi-billion-dollar capital investment strategy he championed is already in motion, and there is little reason to expect a new CEO to walk away from the plan he architected. The Epic Games partnership is worth watching closely as well. D’Amaro has spoken publicly about wanting Disney stories to exist in more spaces, and interactive gaming is a direct extension of the park experience mentality he has operated from for decades. That initiative has barely started. At Fantasy Land News, we have been following D’Amaro since long before the CEO announcement, and the honest take is this: park fans have reason to be optimistic. The knock on Disney in recent years has been that the company sometimes felt disconnected from what guests actually experience on the ground. D’Amaro built his entire career standing on that ground. Whether that translates into pricing relief or better value for everyday visitors remains to be seen, and we will be watching closely. But the instincts are in the right place. Stay ahead of the news. Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The refresh includes handheld blasters with haptic feedback, a brand new character named Buddy, reactive targets, updated ride vehicles, and hidden Easter eggs that Imagineers are calling surprises. We have been [covering the Buzz Lightyear refurbishment since it closed in August](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/21/when-is-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin-opening-at-walt-disney-world/), and the full picture is now coming into focus. Disney has officially confirmed the [opening date for April 8th, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin-opens-april-8/)! Disney Just Showed Off the [New Buzz Lightyear Ride in New Video and Images](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/19/disney-just-showed-off-the-new-buzz-lightyear-ride-in-new-video-and-images/). Disney’s Big Buzz Lightyear Upgrade Opens April 8th. [Our Honest Review Is: It’s Fine](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/22/disneys-big-buzz-lightyear-upgrade-opens-april-8th-our-honest-review-is-its-fine/). ![Disney Imagineers Just Revealed What's New in Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin and It's a Major Upgrade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-WDI-Buzz-Lightyear-Space-Ranger-Spin-Concept-Art-1600x900.png)Disney Imagineers Just Revealed What’s New in Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and It’s a Major Upgrade**Meet Buddy, the New Support Robot**. The biggest new addition to the attraction is a character that did not exist before this refresh. Walt Disney Imagineering worked directly with Pixar Animation Studios to create **Buddy**, a support robot who appears in a new opening scene at the start of the ride. Buddy’s job is to get riders ready for their mission before they head into the attraction proper. Kimberly Alison, a producer with Walt Disney Imagineering, explained that Buddy serves a practical purpose beyond just adding a new character to the story. The opening scene includes practice paddles so riders can calibrate their blasters before the real mission begins. For anyone who has watched a first-timer fumble with the fixed cannons of the old ride, this is a meaningful quality-of-life addition. Riders leave the queue already knowing how to aim. **New Handheld Blasters with Haptic Feedback**. The fixed cannons that were bolted to the dashboard in the original version of the ride are gone. The updated attraction replaces them with **handheld blasters** that riders can aim freely in any direction. Justin DeTolla, creative director with Walt Disney Imagineering, confirmed the blasters are no longer anchored to the vehicle at all. The new blasters include an always-on laser so riders always know where they are pointing. The lasers come in two colors, green and red, so riders sharing a vehicle can tell their shots apart. When a target is hit, the blasters respond with haptic feedback and sound effects, giving physical confirmation of a successful shot beyond just a visual cue. For a ride that is fundamentally about score competition, that tactile response changes how the whole experience feels. ![Disney Imagineers Just Revealed What's New in Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin and It's a Major Upgrade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-WDI-Buzz-Lightyear-Space-Ranger-Spin-3-1600x900.jpg)Disney Imagineers Just Revealed What’s New in Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and It’s a Major Upgrade**Reactive Targets and Score Updates**. The classic fixed targets are being replaced with digital targets that light up when hit. The lighting corresponds to the color of the blaster that landed the shot, which ties together the blaster and target upgrades into a single cohesive system. The scoring system is also getting an update that longtime fans will appreciate. The old ride capped scores at 999,999, the Galactic Hero ranking. The refreshed attraction removes that ceiling, allowing scores to push past one million. For competitive riders who have been hitting the cap for years, this changes the entire top end of the game. Imagineers confirmed the Galactic Hero ranking is still preserved for riders who reach it, so the legacy milestone is not going away. **Updated Ride Vehicles and Queue**. The ride vehicles are receiving a new design inspired by Buzz Lightyear’s color palette. Each vehicle will include updated on-board monitors that display real-time scoring as riders move through the attraction, replacing the older display system. The queue is also being refreshed, though Imagineers were not ready to share specifics about what changes are coming to that section of the experience. **Hidden Surprises and Toy Story 5 Hints**. Alison was deliberate about teasing what she called surprises woven into the updated ride without revealing what they were. The move to all-digital targets gave Imagineers the flexibility to rework the gameplay and add new moments that were not possible with the original fixed target system. She encouraged riders to pay close attention throughout the whole attraction, not just the most familiar sections. ![Toy Story 5 Trailer: Disney and Pixar Reveal First Look at Super Bowl LX](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Toy-Story-5-Trailer_-Disney-and-Pixar-Reveal-First-Look-at-Super-Bowl-LX-1600x900.jpg)Toy Story 5 Trailer: Disney and Pixar Reveal First Look at Super Bowl LXWhen asked whether the refresh would include any nods to *Toy Story 5*, which is set to release this summer, Alison gave the same answer: keep a sharp eye out. That is not a denial. With the film coming during what Disney is calling Cool Kids Summer, the timing of the reopening lines up too neatly to ignore. **Toy Story 5 at Walt Disney World.** The Buzz Lightyear refresh is not the only Toy Story news coming to Magic Kingdom this year. As we covered in January, [Jessie’s Roundup is coming to the Diamond Horseshoe in Frontierland](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/05/just-announced-toy-story-western-revue-coming-to-disney-world/) as part of Cool Kids Summer. Woody, Jessie, and friends will bring a western revue to a stage that has been sitting mostly dark for years. Between the Buzz Lightyear reopening in Tomorrowland and the Toy Story characters taking over Frontierland, Magic Kingdom is shaping up to be a Toy Story destination this summer in a way it has never been before. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has been closed since August 2025 and is expected to reopen this spring. 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April 8th puts the reopening well ahead of spring break for most families, and it is the first major attraction opening of [Disney’s Cool Kids’ Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/05/cool-kids-summer-2026-new-rides-free-water-park-entry-and-big-discounts/ "“Cool Kids Summer” 2026: New Rides, Free Water Park Entry, and Big Discounts") season. Disney’s Big Buzz Lightyear Upgrade Opens April 8th. [Our Honest Review Is: It’s Fine](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/22/disneys-big-buzz-lightyear-upgrade-opens-april-8th-our-honest-review-is-its-fine/). ![Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Opens April 8!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Buzz-Lightyear-Space-Ranger-Spin-Reopening-Spring-2026-1600x900.jpg)Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Opens April 8!Disney Just Showed Off the [New Buzz Lightyear Ride in New Video and Images](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/19/disney-just-showed-off-the-new-buzz-lightyear-ride-in-new-video-and-images/) We covered every new feature in detail earlier this week. Read our full breakdown of [what is new in Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/11/disney-imagineers-just-revealed-whats-new-in-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin-and-its-a-major-upgrade/) for everything: the handheld blasters with haptic feedback, the new Buddy character, reactive targets, updated ride vehicles, and the uncapped scoring system. ## What Else Is Opening for [Cool Kids’ Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) Disney also confirmed three more opening dates alongside the Buzz Lightyear announcement, all landing on **May 26, 2026**, the official start of Cool Kids’ Summer. **Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!** is a new stage production at Hollywood Studios where Mickey and Minnie take guests on the road to find their party guests, with original songs and interactive moments throughout the show. ![Get Animated Kicks Off Cool Kids Summer at Hollywood Studios: Mickey, Disney Junior & Clarabelle Cow Join the Fun!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Family-Guide-to-Cool-Kids-Summer-at-Hollywood-Studios-2025-1440x900.jpg)**The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard** opens May 26 at Hollywood Studios, bringing a new themed area to the park. **Soarin’ Across America** returns at EPCOT with an all-new film celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States, showcasing the country from coast to coast. And as we reported, **Bluey and Bingo arrive at Conservation Station** at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 26th as well, staying beyond Cool Kids’ Summer. Read our full [Bluey’s Wild World guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/blueys-wild-world-opens-may-26-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-and-its-more-than-a-meet-and-greet/) for everything you need to know about that experience. Keep it locked to [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for more Cool Kids’ Summer updates as opening dates are confirmed. ## Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Opens April 8! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Opens April 8! --- ### [Disney Just Showed Off the New Buzz Lightyear Ride in New Video and Images](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/19/disney-just-showed-off-the-new-buzz-lightyear-ride-in-new-video-and-images/) **Published:** March 19, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Disney shared the first wave of new photos and a behind-the-scenes video from the fully refurbished **[Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin-opens-april-8/ "Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Opens April 8!")** at Magic Kingdom. This is the clearest look at what is waiting when the attraction reopens on April 8, 2026. The ride has been closed since August 4, 2025, and what Disney is showing off looks nothing like the version that shut down. New images and video below! Disney’s Big Buzz Lightyear Upgrade Opens April 8th. [Our Honest Review Is: It’s Fine](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/22/disneys-big-buzz-lightyear-upgrade-opens-april-8th-our-honest-review-is-its-fine/). [![Disney Just Showed Off the New Buzz Lightyear Ride in New Video and Images](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Just-Showed-Off-the-New-Buzz-Lightyear-Ride-in-New-Video-and-Images-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Just-Showed-Off-the-New-Buzz-Lightyear-Ride-in-New-Video-and-Images.jpg)The most immediate thing riders will notice is that the blasters are no longer bolted to the vehicle. Guests now pick up handheld blasters that include an always-on laser, haptic vibration when a target is hit, and updated sound and LED lighting effects. The new blasters work alongside a completely rebuilt target system where targets now react visually and light up on contact, giving riders instant confirmation of every shot they land. [![Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Just-Showed-Off-the-New-Buzz-Lightyear-Ride-in-New-Video-and-Images-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Just-Showed-Off-the-New-Buzz-Lightyear-Ride-in-New-Video-and-Images-1.jpg)The ride vehicles themselves are all-new, replacing the original cars that dated back to when the attraction opened. The If You Had Wings attraction that once occupied this space in Tomorrowland, and Buzz used the same omnimover. The updated vehicles include onboard displays showing the revamped scoring system, and for the first time ever the on-ride Disney PhotoPass photo will capture both a rider’s score and their Space Ranger rank. Competitive riders have wanted that feature for years. [![Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Just-Showed-Off-the-New-Buzz-Lightyear-Ride-in-New-Video-and-Images-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Just-Showed-Off-the-New-Buzz-Lightyear-Ride-in-New-Video-and-Images-2.jpg)A new character named Buddy, a support robot created by Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar, appears in a pre-ride training sequence that guides guests through the new blaster mechanics before the main mission begins. The climactic battle scene near the end of the attraction has also been updated to place Buzz Lightyear directly in the action alongside Emperor Zurg, which was not part of the original experience. The images Disney released show riders inside the retooled scenes, the new green-and-purple ride vehicles, the Buddy training sequence area, and updated Zurg set pieces packed with glowing targets. [![Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Buzz-Lightyears-Space-Ranger-Spin-3-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Buzz-Lightyears-Space-Ranger-Spin-3-scaled.jpg)[![Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Buzz-Lightyears-Space-Ranger-Spin-2-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Buzz-Lightyears-Space-Ranger-Spin-2-scaled.jpg)Join [Buzz Lightyear beginning April 8 at Magic Kingdom Park](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/buzz-lightyear-space-ranger-spin/) to save the galaxy from the evil emperor Zurg on this recharged attraction. After boarding an enhanced ride vehicle, guests will meet Buddy, a new support bot at Star Command, who will help with target practice before heading out on a mission. From interactive targets that will now react and light up when hit, to new hand-held blasters that will include an always-on laser and new lighting, sound and vibration effects, Buddy has full confidence guests will succeed in their mission. Fantasy Land News will be at Magic Kingdom this Sunday for cast member preview access and will bring Funatics a full first-hand ride review of the new Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. That review will cover how the new blasters actually feel in the hands, how the updated targets respond during gameplay, whether the scoring changes the competitive dynamic that has made this attraction a family rivalry staple for nearly three decades, and whether the Buddy scene lands the way Disney intends. Stay tuned to [fantasylandnews.com](https://fantasylandnews.com/) for that full breakdown as soon as we are off the ride. Public guests can ride starting April 8. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Magic Kingdom **Tags:** Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Video Images 2026, Disney Just Showed Off the New Buzz Lightyear Ride in New Video and Images --- ### [Disney's Big Buzz Lightyear Upgrade Opens April 8th. Our Honest Review Is: It's Fine.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/22/disneys-big-buzz-lightyear-upgrade-opens-april-8th-our-honest-review-is-its-fine/) **Published:** March 22, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin** does not open until **April 8, 2026,** at Magic Kingdom, but we got an early look during a Cast Member preview. A big thank you to our family Cast Member for bringing us along. After nearly seven months closed for its biggest overhaul since 1998, we were ready to be wowed. We were not wowed. But we were not disappointed either. And honestly? That feeling has been following us out of a lot of Disney rides lately. We covered every announced feature in detail when [Disney Imagineers first revealed what was new](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/11/disney-imagineers-just-revealed-whats-new-in-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin-and-its-a-major-upgrade/) and again when [the April 8th opening date was confirmed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin-opens-april-8/). Here is the honest take from actually riding it. ![Disney's Big Buzz Lightyear Upgrade Opens April 8th. Our Honest Verdict Is: It's Fine.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/We-Just-Rode-Buzz-Lightyears-Space-Ranger-Spin-and-the-Honest-Review-Is-Complicated-1600x900.jpg)## What Actually Got Better Start with the wins because there are real ones. The new **marquee at the attraction entrance** is the best thing to come out of this refurbishment. It gives Tomorrowland a cohesion it has been missing for years and makes the whole land feel more intentional when you walk by. That part genuinely lands. Inside, the **show scenes are noticeably brighter**. The lighting upgrades are real, and the ride looks cleaner and more vibrant than it has in a long time. The new showpieces pop. If you have not been on the ride in a few years, the visual improvement will be obvious the moment you pull away from the loading dock. The **new handheld blasters** feel good to hold. The weight, the grip, and the always-on laser that shows you exactly where you are aiming all work. When you hit a target cleanly, the haptic feedback is a satisfying detail that adds something real to the experience. The lasers split between red and green, so riders sharing a vehicle can tell their shots apart, and the new targets light up in your corresponding color when you connect. That system is clever and looks great. ![New Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Marquee](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260322_135637-507x900.jpg)![Scoring Board Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260322_141550-507x900.jpg)## The Problem with the New Targets Here is where the honest conversation starts. The new reactive targets look great in concept. In practice, they do not always register a direct hit. You will fire at a target, your laser will land exactly on it, and nothing happens. Then it happens again. The hit detection feels like the targets have a narrower sweet spot than the originals, and that difference matters more than it sounds. The old ride was forgiving. Families with young kids could swing the cannon around and still rack up a reasonable score. That accessibility was part of why the ride worked for nearly three decades. The new version asks for more precision and does not always reward it when you deliver. If you have a competitive child with you, prepare for frustration. The gap between firing and registering a hit is inconsistent, and inconsistency in a scoring game is not a fun challenge. Adults with any kind of hand tremor are going to have a genuinely harder time than before. That is a real accessibility concern for a ride marketed to all ages. ![Aim for the Z](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260322_140706-1600x900.jpg)## And Then There Is the Buzz Animatronic One thing that stood out after riding is what did not get updated. The **Buzz Lightyear animatronic at the end of the attraction** was not part of this refurbishment. After riding through brighter scenes, new digital targets, and updated vehicles, you reach the finale and find the same animatronic that has been there for years. If this was the most significant overhaul since 1998, why was the flagship character left untouched at the finish line? It does not ruin the ride, but it is hard not to notice when everything around it looks so visibly refreshed. ## Our Verdict: It’s Fine We have been saying this a lot lately, and here we are again. It’s fine. Not great, but nothing about it is bad. We walked off the ride with no real feeling about the upgrade in either direction. Not excited, not let down. Just kind of neutral in a way that is its own kind of disappointing when you consider how long this has been closed and how hard Disney has pushed it as a major moment for **[Cool Kids’ Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/)** and a companion to **Toy Story 5** this summer. The honest comparison is the animatronic upgrades at Frozen Ever After. The ride looks better. Some new details are genuinely fun. But the core reason this attraction has worked for generations of families is shakier now than it was before. Nobody was asking for a harder version of Buzz Lightyear. And nobody should walk off a newly refreshed Disney ride feeling nothing. Ride it when it opens on April 8th. Enjoy the brighter show scenes and appreciate the haptic blasters. If the targets feel like they are not registering, they are not just you. Keep it locked to [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for everything coming to Magic Kingdom this summer. ## Disney’s Big Buzz Lightyear Upgrade Opens April 8th. Our Honest Review Is: It’s Fine. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Magic Kingdom, Pixar **Tags:** Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Honest Review, Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Video Images 2026, Disney's Big Buzz Lightyear Upgrade Opens April 8th. Our Honest Verdict Is: It's Fine. --- ### [32 Million People Watched Zootopia 2 on Disney+ in One Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/22/32-million-people-watched-zootopia-2-on-disney-in-one-week/) **Published:** March 22, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Zootopia 2** pulled in **32 million views globally** in its first seven days on Disney+, landing at **No. 1** on the platform during its premiere week. The number is a big deal on its own, but it looks even bigger when you stack it against the full franchise. Zootopia, Zootopia+, and Zootopia 2 have now been streamed a combined 885 million hours worldwide. That is not a small audience keeping this world alive. ![32 Million People Watched Zootopia 2 on Disney+ in One Week ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zootopia-2-Tickets-Now-On-Sale-1600x900.jpg)The Disney+ debut follows a historic theatrical run. As we covered back in January, [Zootopia 2 became the highest-grossing animated film of all time](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/18/walt-disney-animation-zootopia-2-is-now-the-biggest-mpa-animated-movie-ever/) under the Motion Picture Association’s classification, finishing with $1.9 billion worldwide. It ranked eighth among the highest-grossing films ever made and was the No. 1 domestic release of 2025. And that run started fast. [Zootopia 2 reached $1 billion globally faster than any animated film before it](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/12/zootopia-2-fastest-animated-movie-and-pg-movie-to-a-1-billion-globally/), which is a number that still feels a little hard to believe. If you saw it in theaters and want to revisit it, or you held off and are finally ready to watch, this is a good time to check out [our full Zootopia 2 review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/25/zootopia-2-movie-review/) before you sit down with it. The short version is that it earns the hype. The original Zootopia won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2017 and has never really left the cultural conversation. It currently sits at No. 7 on the all-time Disney+ most-watched list, and according to Nielsen, it ranked among the most-streamed movies across all platforms in the U.S. for three out of the last six years. The sequel now has a real shot at climbing that same list. The franchise has also grown well beyond the screen. The Zootopia-themed land at Shanghai Disney Resort is the highest-rated attraction at Shanghai Disneyland, with one in four guests saying they came specifically for that land. Over 4.8 million Zootopia Pawpsicles have been sold there to date. On the merchandise side, collectibles and blind boxes from brands like Pop Mart and Miniso have driven viral demand, and the carrot pen on DisneyStore.com sold out twice. When [we previewed the Disney+ premiere earlier this month](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/05/zootopia-2-the-record-breaking-animated-film-comes-home-to-disney-march-11/), we noted that the film arrives on the platform with a rare combination of critical praise, audience enthusiasm, and box office history behind it. The first-week numbers confirm that the combination carried right into the streaming debut. Zootopia 2 is streaming now on Disney+. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney+, Movies **Tags:** 32 Million People Watched Zootopia 2 on Disney+ in One Week --- ### [When Calls The Heart Wraps Up Season 13 With A Festival, A Send-off, and Surprises](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/when-calls-the-heart-wraps-up-season-13-with-a-festival-a-send-off-and-surprises/) **Published:** March 21, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** When Calls The Heart Wraps Up Season 13 With A Festival, A Send-off, and Surprises. This is a big weekend for Hearties. **[‘Hope Valley 1874’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/17/hope-valley-1874-set-to-premiere-this-saturday-exclusively-on-hallmark/ "Hope Valley 1874 Set To Premiere This Saturday Exclusively On Hallmark+.")** premiered, and the time has come to say goodbye to the good folks in Hope Valley for the season. The season finale of ‘When Calls the Heart’ will air on **[Hallmark Channe](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/when-calls-the-heart "Hallmark Channe")**l on March 22 and will stream the next day on Hallmark+. Last week saw Nathan and Allie doing their best to stealthily get Elizabeth’s ring size and finally get the ring from Ned Yost’s mercantile. Charlotte left town, but not before giving Nathan her blessing to propose. When Nathan went to ask Elizabeth, they were interrupted by Allie saying LJ was in trouble and needed help. LJ is definitely having some growing pains this season. Elsewhere, the trial wrapped up when Christopher came back to testify against the electric company over the start of the fire. ![When Calls The Heart Wraps Up Season 13 With A Festival, A Send-off, and Surprises ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth13fin4-1600x900.jpg)This week, the residents of Hope Valley gather for the Harvest Festival as they prepare to give the Benson Hills evacuees a proper send-off back home. Nathan seizes the opportunity to create a memorable moment for Elizabeth, while **[Lee and Rosemary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/12/when-calls-the-heart-look-back-at-my-favorite-characters-rosemary-and-lee/ "‘When Calls The Heart’ Look Back At My Favorite Characters – Rosemary and Lee")** warmly reflect on their time with Gwen. Meanwhile, Lucas makes a big decision about his future, and Joseph presents Minnie with a welcome surprise. ![When Calls The Heart Wraps Up Season 13 With A Festival, A Send-off, and Surprises ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth13fin2.webp)![When Calls The Heart Wraps Up Season 13 With A Festival, A Send-off, and Surprises ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth13fin1.webp)From previews, we know that Angela Canfield is returning for the renaming of the cafe to Minnie’s. Gwen shows how appreciative she is of Rosemary, Lee, and Goldie, and what she has gained in her time in Hope Valley. It looks like the people of Benson Hills will finally be going home. ![When Calls The Heart Wraps Up Season 13 With A Festival, A Send-off, and Surprises ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth13fin7.webp)![When Calls The Heart Wraps Up Season 13 With A Festival, A Send-off, and Surprises ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth13fin6.webp)![When Calls The Heart Wraps Up Season 13 With A Festival, A Send-off, and Surprises ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth13fin5.webp)![When Calls The Heart Wraps Up Season 13 With A Festival, A Send-off, and Surprises ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth13fin3.webp)‘When Calls The Heart’ stars Erin Krakow and Kevin McGarry, **[Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/15/nelly-knows-mysteries-all-manners-of-murder-is-a-classic-whodunit-mystery/ "Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners Of Murder is a Classic Whodunit Mystery")**, Viv Leacock and Natasha Burnett, Jack Wagner and Chris McNally. *When Calls the Heart* is an All Canadian Entertainment Production in Association with Brad Krevoy Television and Believe Pictures. Brad Krevoy, Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Joy Gregory, Mike Rohl, Jimmy Townsend, Amy Hartwick, Erin Krakow, Susie Belzberg, Michael Shepard, David Grae, Vicki Sotheran, and Greg Malcolm are executive producers. Allie Devereaux is a consulting producer. Peter DeLuise, Martin Wood, Gina Gold, and Aurorae Khoo are co-executive producers. The series is produced by Sotheran and Malcolm. Heather Nevin is an associate producer. Kristin Lehman directed from a script by Joy Gregory & David Grae. Based on the novel When Calls the Heart*,* by Janette Oke. ‘When Call The Heart’ will return for season 14. Hallmark Channel has already confirmed that Lori Loughlin will return in season 14 as Abigail Stanton. Fans are truly excited for this return! 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) **Categories:** Fantasy Land News, Hallmark Entertainment --- ### ['Hope Valley 1874' Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/hope-valley-1874-delights-hearties-in-premiere-episode/) **Published:** March 21, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** ‘Hope Valley 1874’ Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode. ‘Hope Valley 1874’ is the story of the origins of Hope Valley. When we first met Hope Valley back in the beginning of ‘**[When Calls The Heart](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/01/unforgettable-trip-down-memory-lane-in-when-calls-the-heart-s13-e9/ "Unforgettable Trip Down Memory Lane in ‘When Calls The Heart S13’ E9")**‘, it was named Coal Valley. The town goes through a tragedy, and the people renamed the town to Hope Valley as they rose from that tragedy. In the first episode of **[‘Hope Valley 1874’](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/hope-valley-1874 "'Hope Valley 1874'")**, we meet Rebecca Clarke and her 11-year-old daughter, Sarah. They journey to the Canadian frontier in search of a new life. When she realizes the boardinghouse she purchased is not as advertised, she has no choice but to accept help from local rancher Tom Moore. [Hallmark Channel 2026 – Movies, Shows, Schedule, and News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/) !['Hope Valley 1874' Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hopevalley1-1600x900.jpg)The new Hallmark+ series stars Bethany Joy Lenz and Benjamin Ayres. Also starring are Jill Hennesey, Lachlan Quarmby, Mila Morgan, Roan Curtis, Chelsea Hobbs, Matreya Scarrwener, Grayson Maxwell Gurnsey, and many more. The series was created by Alfonso H. Moreno, who is the executive producer on this and also ‘When Calls The Heart’ and ‘When Hope Calls’. In episode one, we see Rebecca and Sarah in a wagon heading west. They have to fix a wheel and end up stopping in gold rush country to fill up on water for their horse. The horse gets spooked by men using explosives to find gold. Rancher Tom Moore races to save the horse and Sarah, who is still in the wagon. **Spoilers ahead for episode one. If you don’t want to know yet, here is your chance to stop reading.** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hopevalley3-3.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hopevalley2-3.webp) Rebecca is grateful and wants to get going to her new boardinghouse. She’s told they can’t travel on that wheel and need to stay. Tom offers a room, but Rebecca opts for a tent with Sarah on Tom’s property. We meet Hattie, who runs the trading post. Clayton, who works for Tom, sets to work on fixing the wheel. Widow Rebecca is extremely guarded and seems to be fleeing something in her past. Tom sustained an injury to his hand saving her wagon and Sarah. Rebecca tends to wound and says that her late husband was a doctor, and she picked up things watching him. She finally tells Tom that she bought a boarding house and that is what brought her west. Tom looks at the ad from the newspaper and immediately knows she’s been swindled. He takes her to the property. It’s overgrown in weeds and vines and is in great disrepair. Fans of WCTH will recognize that this becomes the Queen of Hearts Saloon in the future. What is Rebecca going to do with this? She’s beside herself because she has nothing and nowhere to go. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hv1874b.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hv1874c.webp)While talking with Hattie, one of the locals comes rushing in for help. His wife has gone into labor. Hattie says she’s never delivered a baby, and she looks to Rebecca. She hasn’t delivered a baby either, but her husband did. The women rush to the laboring mother and help deliver her baby. In a fan-pop moment, we discover that this baby is named Ned. Ned Yost. Yes, we saw the birth of beloved Hope Valley Mercantile owner, Ned Yost. As a fan, I did audibly react to this. I love seeing how the Hope Valley we have loved for 13 seasons came to be. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hvb-630x900.webp)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hva-630x900.webp)The first episode drew me in quickly. There is enough of ‘When Calls the Heart’ to make me smile, and the characters grabbed me instantly. There is intrigue with Rebecca and Sarah. Tom finds a paper in the wagon that says, “You were right to leave when you did.” Sarah is afraid to meet the other children. She also mentions that she hopes they can’t find them. Who can’t find them? Who is after them and why? The episode ends with new Constable Vaughn coming into the settlement. The RCMP is now the law in the area. How will the people react to now having a law governing them? !['Hope Valley 1874' Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hv1874d.webp)!['Hope Valley 1874' Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hv1874a.webp)Bethany Joy Lenz has long been a favorite of mine. I could watch ‘A Biltmore Christmas’ and ‘Five Star Christmas’ any day of the week. As her name implies, she brings Joy! Benjamin Ayres, the chancellor of the popular Instagram group, **[Romance University](https://www.instagram.com/romance__university/ "Romance University")**, is one of my favorites. I love ‘Long Lost Christmas’ and ‘The Santa Class’. As a proud member of the Romance University group, I’ll always support his projects. This series is looking to become a favorite of many fans. If you are a Heartie, then this will be for you. We will bring more reviews along the way this season. This will be exclusively on Hallmark+ for now. New episodes premiering every Thursday beginning March 26. Hallmark+ is giving new customers a deal on new annual subscriptions. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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A new trailer dropped today for the last season of ‘**[The Way Home.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/12/the-pond-is-closing-hallmark-announces-the-way-home-will-end-with-season-4/ "The Pond is Closing: Hallmark Announces ‘The Way Home’ Will End With Season 4 Premiering April 19")**‘ The fourth and final season will air on **Hallmark Channel** on April 19th and be available the next day on Hallmark+. ‘The Way Home’ is a generational family drama that explores the theme of time travel. The series stars Chyler Leigh and Sadie Laflamme-Snow as mother and daughter, Cat and Alice. Andie MacDowell stars as the matriarch of the Landry family, Del. Evan Williams stars as the next-door neighbor and keeper of the time travel secrets, Elliot Augustine. You can follow our full Hallmark Channel coverage in our [Hallmark Channel Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hallmark-channel/). ![New Trailer Drops for Fourth and Final Season of 'The Way Home'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Critically-Acclaimed-Series-_The-Way-Home_-Returns-for-Final-Season-on-April-19-1597x900.jpg)The Pond is Closing: Hallmark Announces ‘The Way Home’ Will End With Season 4The trailer for the new season shows that we are going to the 20s. Cat is going to meet her young great-grandmother, Fern. Jacob seems to be running away, having struggled with being in the present. Does Del get to see Colton? What secrets will we uncover this season? Cat goes on a mission to find Elliot’s mother. For three seasons, we have seen Cat and Alice use the Landry pond to jump back and forth between the past and present. They have met ancestors and seen some family members die. The first season deals with Cat and Alice going back to the 90s to see if they can solve what happened to Cat’s missing brother, Jacob. Jacob went missing and was never seen again. During that time, Cat’s father, Colton, passed away after an accident. Elliot is the one who knows and has always known what’s coming and what’s going on. He has watched Alice time-travel from when they were teens in the 90s until he meets her in the present day. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wayhome2.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wayhomw2.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wayhome1.jpg)In season 2, they find Jacob. He’s been in the 1800s all this time. While Cat spends time back and forth in the 1800s, Alice goes back to the early 2000s. All the while, Del still has no idea what is going on and where Cat and Alice disappear to all the time. During this season, we meet Casey. Casey, a grandchild of Evelyn Goodwin, wants to work with Cat. They are mysterious and without a doubt a time traveler, but to when? Elliot has a lot of secrets of his own to uncover. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wayhomw4.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wayhome3.jpg)Season 3, Jacob comes home, and Del learns all about the pond and what has happened in the past. The gang ends up going to the 70s. There, they meet young Colton and Del. The girls eventually take Del to the pond with them, and she gets to see herself and Colton get married. We get to meet Elliot’s family in the past. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Every spring, we can expect **[Spring Into Love](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/15/spring-into-love-movies-and-series-premieres-coming-to-hallmark-channel/ "Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel")**, packed full of our favorite stars doing what they do best. Bringing us love stories. Spring Into Love starts with ‘Two for Tee’ tonight at 8/7c on **[Hallmark Channel](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/two-for-tee "Hallmark Channel")** and will stream tomorrow on Hallmark+. ‘Two for Tee’ stars Janel Parrish and Chris McNally. It is the story of Tee, a Chinese American pottery artist who meets new community center handyman Will. As she learns about her family’s traditions through art, can she and Will save the center from closure? ![Hallmark Channel's Spring Into Love Kicks Off Tonight with 'Two For Tee'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/teeb.webp)![Hallmark Channel's Spring Into Love Kicks Off Tonight with 'Two For Tee'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/teec.webp)![Hallmark Channel's Spring Into Love Kicks Off Tonight with 'Two For Tee'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tee4.webp)Fans of Hallmark Channel are well acquainted with Janel Parrish and Chris McNally. Janel has starred in such movies as ‘Sugarplummed’, ‘Return To Office’, ‘Haunted Wedding’, and more. Chris is a mainstay on ‘**[When Calls The Heart](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/28/when-calls-the-heart-season-13-trailer-released/ "When Calls The Heart Season 13 Trailer Released")**‘ since season 6. He portrays Governor Lucas Bouchard. He has also starred in many Hallmark Channel movies like ‘Holiday Crashers’ and ‘The Sweetest Heart’, alongside his wife, Hallmark actress Julie Gonzalo. Also starring in this movie is Alex Macissac, who has appeared in this season of ‘When Calls the Heart.’ ‘Two for Tee’ is written by Matt Johnson and Justine Wentzell-Chang. The movie is directed by Michael Robison. Matt Johnson is known for being a writer on the Kitten Bowl. Justine Wentzell-Chang has previously worked on ‘A Big Fat Family Christmas.’ Michael Robison has directed at least 30 Hallmark Channel movies, such as the ‘Hailey Dean Mysteries,’ ‘Holiday Crashers, the extremely popular ‘It Was Always You,’ and most recently ‘**[The Stars Between Us](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/22/hallmark-channel-loveuary-movie-review-the-stars-between-us/ "Hallmark Channel ‘Loveuary’ Movie Review: ‘The Stars Between Us’")**.’ ## Hallmark Channel’s Spring Into Love Kicks Off Tonight with ‘Two For Tee’ > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWHSWxQCPRf/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hallmark%20Channel%27s%20Spring%20Into%20Love%20Kicks%20Off%20Tonight%20with%20%27Two%20For%20Tee%27&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hallmark%20Channel%27s%20Spring%20Into%20Love%20Kicks%20Off%20Tonight%20with%20%27Two%20For%20Tee%27 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ba49759aa7d051442e0ac6f59d1b227e364f46d76c7b44115284319d044d801?s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Holly Gately Owner and Wrtiter Holly Gately is co-owner, writer, and business manager of Fantasy Land News. She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Universal Studios Florida is getting a dark makeover this fall. The park will transform into a decrepit, fear-fueled carnival for the event’s 35th anniversary, and the two figures chosen to run the whole twisted show are **Jack the Clown** and his longtime rival **Dr. Oddfellow**. This marks the first time these two HHN legends have ever shared the stage as co-ringmasters ![Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow Are Coming for You at Halloween Horror Nights 35](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jack-Oddfellow_-Chaos-Control-HHN-35-Universal-orlando-1600x900.jpg)## What Is the “Infernal Carnival of Nightmares”? Universal describes this year’s setup as a sinister carnival experience that takes over Universal Studios Florida for the full run of the event. The theme draws directly from Halloween Horror Nights history, blending legacy characters and lore with new haunted houses, scare zones, and live entertainment. The carnival framing gives the whole event a unified visual and narrative identity built around chaos, performance, and dread. Jack the Clown is widely regarded as the defining face of Halloween Horror Nights, having anchored multiple editions of the event over the years. Dr. Oddfellow has appeared in a rival capacity, making their pairing in 2026 a genuine first for the event’s history. Universal framed it with a pointed line: a fear divided is a fear diluted. ## A Haunted House Built Around Their Rivalry Universal has already confirmed one of the original haunted houses for HHN 35. **“Jack and Oddfellow: Chaos and Control”** will take guests through the origins of the two icons’ long-running conflict, following their feud as it escalates before the pair ultimately realize that joining forces gives them more power than fighting each other ever could. It is the first time this rivalry has been dramatized in a walk-through haunted house format. More haunted houses, scare zones, and entertainment announcements are expected in the months ahead. [Last year’s lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/02/hhn-2025-unmasking-the-horror-tour-reveals-major-houses-fallout-jason-terrifier-more/) included properties like Terrifier and Fallout alongside original concepts, setting a high bar for the 35th anniversary to clear. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/02_Jack-the-Clown-at-Universal-Orlando-Halloween-Horror-Nights-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/03_Dr.-Oddfellow-at-Universal-Orlando-Halloween-Horror-Nights-1350x900.jpg)## Merchandise Is Already On Sale Universal is not waiting until August to start selling HHN 35 gear. A first wave of **Halloween Horror Nights 2026 merchandise** featuring Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow went on sale today. Apparel and additional items are available now at select retail locations inside Universal Studios Florida and online at shopUniversal.com. Merchandise has become a major part of the HHN experience in recent years. [HHN 2025 merch drops](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/09/scream-in-style-with-new-2025-halloween-horror-nights-merch/) generated real buzz well before opening night, and the decision to launch 2026 product this early suggests Universal is leaning into the anniversary energy from the start. ## When Do Tickets Go On Sale? Universal has confirmed that the first ticket products for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando will go on sale **very soon**. No specific date has been announced yet. The event runs on select nights from **August 28 through November 1**, and Universal says additional details about the full slate of experiences will be shared in the coming months. For anyone tracking Universal’s broader 2026 schedule, this announcement fits into what has already shaped up to be a big year for the resort. [Universal’s full 2026 event calendar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/08/universal-orlando-resort-shares-full-2026-event-calendar/) was previewed earlier this year, with HHN representing the marquee fall offering. Official information on the event is available at UniversalOrlando.com/HHN. Fantasy Land News will continue covering **Halloween Horror Nights 35** as more haunted houses, scare zones, merchandise, and ticket details are announced. Stay with [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for the latest. For a full look at everything we have covered from past events, visit our [HHN coverage hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/universal/hhn/). ## Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow Are Coming for You at Halloween Horror Nights 35 Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Jack%20the%20Clown%20and%20Dr.%20Oddfellow%20Are%20Coming%20for%20You%20at%20Halloween%20Horror%20Nights%2035&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Jack%20the%20Clown%20and%20Dr.%20Oddfellow%20Are%20Coming%20for%20You%20at%20Halloween%20Horror%20Nights%2035 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Select players from the Savannah Bananas and Indianapolis Clowns will appear at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, bringing Banana Ball energy to the parade route, castle stage, and beyond. Here is everything on the schedule from open to close. ![The Full Savannah Bananas Day Schedule at Disneyland Resort Is Here and It Runs All Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Savannah-Bananas-at-Disneyland-2026-What-to-Know-1-1600x900.jpg)The day kicks off early at Downtown Disney District, where a **Savannah Bananas merchandise pop-up runs from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.** near the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage. The pop-up carries T-shirts, hats, novelties, and gift items, all available while supplies last. Two items were made exclusively for this event: a Savannah Bananas Disney tee and a collectible lapel pin. Both are limited to on-hand inventory, so arriving early is the safest move for anyone who wants to lock them down. A DJ will be spinning at the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Separately, through March 31, a Home Run Pop-Up Card is available for purchase at Lovepop for anyone looking for a baseball-themed gift. ## Castle Performance at Disneyland ![Savannah Bananas -vs- Disneyland 70th: A Win For the Guests Visiting the Parks](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Savannah-Bananas-baseball-team-Disneyland-70th-1350x900.jpg)At **10:00 a.m., the Savannah Bananas take the stage in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle** for a performance that includes singing, dancing, and appearances by Mickey Mouse and friends. This is the first scheduled stop inside the parks, and the castle forecourt tends to draw a crowd fast, so staking out a spot ahead of the hour is a good call. We first reported on the Savannah Bananas coming to Disneyland Resort back in February. You can catch up on the full background in our [original Savannah Bananas Disneyland announcement](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/04/the-savannah-bananas-are-heading-to-disneyland-what-you-need-to-know/) over at Fantasy Land News. ## The Savannah Bananas Cavalcade ![The Full Savannah Bananas Day Schedule at Disneyland Resort Is Here and It Runs All Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/052825CT2MB-1441-1349x900.jpg)At **12:30 p.m., the Savannah Bananas Cavalcade rolls through Disneyland** along the standard parade route, running from the area near “it’s a small world” down to Main Street, U.S.A. Select players will dance and interact with guests as they move through the park. This is not a full parade production, so the procession will move at a steady pace. Spots along the Main Street corridor and near “it’s a small world” tend to fill up quickly for any cavalcade. Arriving 20 to 30 minutes early should put guests in solid shape. ## Performance at Disney California Adventure The action shifts to California Adventure with a **1:30 p.m. performance at the World of Color viewing area** in Paradise Gardens Park. The show is set against the Pixar Pier skyline and features the Savannah Bananas singing and dancing with surprises built into the set. This is the first time the Savannah Bananas have performed at California Adventure as part of this annual event, making it the most notable addition to the 2026 lineup. The World of Color viewing area holds a solid crowd, but the front sections still fill up well before showtime. ## Player Meet-and-Greet at California Adventure Starting at **2:15 p.m. in the Hyperion Theater Courtyard**, select Savannah Bananas and Indianapolis Clowns players will be available for photos. Access requires both a virtual queue boarding group and a wristband, so the prep work starts early. On March 26, the virtual queue opens in the Disneyland app at **9:00 a.m. PT**. To join, guests must have a valid theme park reservation for Disney California Adventure, either on a one-park ticket or a Park Hopper. Boarding groups are extremely limited and first-come, first-served through the app. Once a boarding group is called, guests will receive a push notification and can scan their ticket to pick up a wristband. Wristbands are required for entry and will not be replaced if lost or damaged. The Indianapolis Clowns are one of the historic Negro Leagues teams, and their inclusion alongside the Savannah Bananas adds some depth to the day. If you missed our piece on the expanded ESPN and ESPN+ broadcast deal for the 2026 Banana Ball season, [that story is up now on Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/disney-and-espn-expand-savannah-bananas-broadcast-schedule-for-2026-season/) with the full schedule breakdown. ## How to Make the Most of the Day The schedule runs nearly wall-to-wall, which means guests planning to hit every event will need to treat this like a touring plan day. The virtual queue for the player meet-and-greet at 9:00 a.m. is the first priority since boarding groups will go fast. The merch pop-up opens at 8:00 a.m. for anyone targeting the exclusive Disney tee or lapel pin. Park Hopper tickets open the full day since the castle performance is at Disneyland and the California Adventure performance and meet-and-greet are in the second park. The cavalcade at 12:30 p.m. lands in the middle, giving Park Hoppers a natural transition window between parks. For the latest updates on Savannah Bananas Day and all things Disney, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). ![Savannah bananas with Mickey Mouse](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-DLR-Bananas-4-1-1600x900.jpg)## The Full Savannah Bananas Day Schedule at Disneyland Resort Is Here and It Runs All Day ## Savannah Bananas Day at Disneyland FAQ **When is Savannah Bananas Day at Disneyland Resort?** The event takes place on March 26, 2026, with activities running at Downtown Disney District, Disneyland park, and Disney California Adventure. **Do I need a special ticket for Savannah Bananas Day?** No special event ticket is required. A standard theme park admission with a valid reservation covers the performances and cavalcade. The player meet-and-greet requires a virtual queue boarding group and wristband, which are free but limited. **How do I get a virtual queue spot for the player meet-and-greet?** Open the Disneyland app at 9:00 a.m. PT on March 26 and request to join the virtual queue. You must have a valid reservation for Disney California Adventure to be eligible. Boarding groups are extremely limited. **Is the Savannah Bananas merch pop-up free to browse?** Yes, the pop-up at Downtown Disney is free to browse and open to the public. It runs from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. near the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage. The exclusive Disney tee and collectible lapel pin are available while supplies last. **What time is the Savannah Bananas cavalcade at Disneyland?** The cavalcade steps off at 12:30 p.m. and travels from near “it’s a small world” down to Main Street, U.S.A. **Is this the first time the Savannah Bananas have performed at Disney California Adventure?** Yes. The 1:30 p.m. World of Color viewing area performance at California Adventure is a new addition for 2026. Previous Savannah Bananas Day events at Disneyland Resort were limited to the Disneyland park side. **Do I need a Park Hopper ticket to see everything?** You do not need a Park Hopper, but some events are split between the two parks. The castle performance and cavalcade are at Disneyland. The California Adventure performance and player meet-and-greet are at Disney California Adventure. A Park Hopper covers both. **Where can I follow more coverage of Savannah Bananas Day?** Fantasy Land News has full ongoing coverage, including the original event announcement and the ESPN broadcast schedule story. Visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for updates. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Speaking at the Disney Legend Awards Ceremony in 2024, Cyrus reflected on the character that launched her career. “Hannah Montana is the beginning for everything that I’ve been able to become — the person that I’ve been able to become,” she said. “She is such a part of me and taught me everything that I know.” Cyrus also addressed her place in Disney history. She was named the youngest-ever Disney Legend for her work on the series, and she made clear that the honor belongs to the fans as much as anyone. “It’s all about the fans,” she said. “My favorite part of this event is that you can put faces to all these fans who are responsible for giving us this life and these opportunities.” **About the Special**. We first reported on [the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special back in February](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/17/best-of-both-worlds-one-more-time-a-hannah-montana-special-is-coming/) when Disney+ confirmed the project. The special features an exclusive in-depth interview with Cyrus, hosted by **Alex Cooper**, with an intimate look at one of pop culture’s most enduring characters. The Emmy-nominated series premiered on Disney Channel on March 24, 2006. It went on to spawn 14 platinum and 18 gold albums worldwide and two feature films. The catalog has now crossed half a billion hours streamed globally on Disney+. Before the special drops, fans can stream the full series through the [dedicated Hannah Montana non-stop Stream on Disney+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/19/hannah-montana-disney-streaming-channel-celebrates-20th-anniversary-in-february/), which launched back in February and features all four seasons, the concert film, and the 2009 movie. ## What to Watch For The special brings back iconic sets from the original series, including the Stewart family living room and the Hannah Montana closet. There is also archival footage that has not been seen publicly before. The production comes from HopeTown Entertainment and Unwell Productions, with Cyrus, Tish Cyrus-Purcell, Alex Cooper, and Matt Kaplan serving as executive producers. The *Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special* streams **March 24** on Disney+ and Hulu. For more Disney+ coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The three-tier collectible comes wrapped in a full film strip design, features built-in LED lighting, and packs in dozens of beloved Disney and Pixar characters across all three levels. It sells for 188 RMB, which works out to approximately **$27.25 USD**. For all Disney Popcorn Buckets, you can follow our [Disney Popcorn Buckets 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/) ![Shanghai Disney Resort 10th Anniversary Celebration Film Reel Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Shanghai-Disneyland-10th-Anniversary-Film-Reel-Popcorn-Bucket-Has-18-Characters-on-It-2.jpg)This is a limited-edition collectible popcorn bucket released exclusively at Shanghai Disney Resort to mark the park’s 10th anniversary celebration, officially themed “With You, It’s Magic+.” The bucket stacks three separate tiers, each wrapped in a translucent film strip panel that glows when the built-in LED lights activate. The blue plastic body features diamond-shaped accent details between each tier, and a set of white clips holds the sections together. A gold lanyard strap printed with Duffy and Friends in their anniversary outfits comes with the bucket. The lid is embossed with the gold 10th anniversary logo showing Enchanted Storybook Castle inside the numeral, along with the celebration tagline in both Chinese and English. ![Disney Characters Shanghai Disney New popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Shanghai-Disneyland-10th-Anniversary-Film-Reel-Popcorn-Bucket-Has-18-Characters-on-It-1600x900.jpg)All photos in this article are courtesy of [Laughing Place](https://www.laughingplace.com/).The film strip panels wrap around each tier and together feature one of the widest character rosters ever packed onto a single Shanghai Disney Resort collectible. The **top tier** is dedicated to Mickey and Friends in their 10th anniversary outfits: Donald Duck and Daisy Duck on a carousel, Mickey Mouse in front of Enchanted Storybook Castle, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Pluto. The **middle tier** belongs entirely to Duffy and Friends in their celebration attire, with CookieAnn, LinaBell, Duffy, and StellaLou each getting their own film frame. The **bottom tier** pulls from across the Disney and Pixar library: Stitch, Elsa from Frozen, Buzz Lightyear and Woody from Toy Story, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde from Zootopia, Spider-Man, and Winnie the Pooh. ![Lid With You, It's Magic and sale price](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Shanghai-Disneyland-10th-Anniversary-Film-Reel-Popcorn-Bucket-Has-18-Characters-on-It-1-1600x900.jpg)All photos in this article are courtesy of [Laughing Place](https://www.laughingplace.com/).The bucket is sold at the Caramel Flavored Popcorn stand located in **Treasure Cove** inside Shanghai Disneyland. Walk-up orders are available during park operating hours with a pickup window of **10:30 to 17:00**. Guests can also pre-order the bucket online through the Shanghai Disney Resort website before their visit and redeem the voucher at the Treasure Cove location on the day of their trip. The pre-order option is listed under the dining vouchers section at [shanghaidisneyresort.com](https://www.shanghaidisneyresort.com/en/experience/restaurant/list-mushu-popcorn). Note that the menu lists a limit of two buckets per order. Of course, you are reading this in a country or state and are not visiting the parks overseas right now. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Fantasy Land News, Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Disney Film Reel Popcorn Bucket, Duffy Friends popcorn, Shanghai Disney Resort 10th Anniversary Celebration Film Reel Popcorn Bucket Has 18 Characters on It --- ### [The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Mini Bowser Cauldron Sets Guinness World Record for Smallest Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/mini-bowser-cauldron-guinness-world-record-smallest-popcorn-container/) **Published:** March 18, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Yesterday at **2:00 PM PST**, Fantasy Land News was standing inside **AMC Theatres at Universal CityWalk Hollywood as one of two official Guinness World Records witnesses** when The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s Mini Bowser Cauldron was officially certified as the World’s Smallest Commercially Available Popcorn Container. The vessel holds 105 ML. and measures 2.6 inches at the widest point. Fantasy Land News and Black Nerd Comedy were the two designated official witnesses. Both parties signed their names on the official Guinness documents to finalize the certification. This record is a partnership between **ZINC, Illumination, Universal Pictures, and AMC Theatres**, and it is now permanently in the Guinness Book of World Records. The certification took place on **March 17, 2026**, making it the bookend to a record-setting year in theater collectibles. [![Mini Bowser Cauldron Sets Guinness World Record for Smallest Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mini-Bowser-Cauldron-Sets-Guinness-World-Record-for-Smallest-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mini-Bowser-Cauldron-Sets-Guinness-World-Record-for-Smallest-Popcorn-Bucket.jpg)**About The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s Mini Bowser Cauldron and ZINC**. The Mini Bowser Cauldron is the classic Bowser design in miniature form: claw feet, looped side handles, a top handle, and a dark, heavy finish that looks like a tiny piece of forged iron. ZINC, the designer and manufacturer behind this record-setting piece, brought the same attention to a popcorn container measured in centimeters rather than inches. The Bowser Cauldron first appeared in marketing for the upcoming The [Super Mario Galaxy Movie collectible lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/19/super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-buckets/). It is available as a standalone item at select locations like AMC Theatres, where it costs $7.69 plus tax. The size contrast between Yoshi and Luma buckets holding 105 oz of popcorn compared to Bowser’s Cauldron holding 8 pieces of popcorn is absolutely amusing! [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260317_143506-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260317_143506-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260317_143720-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260317_143720-scaled.jpg)## How Guinness Measured 105 ML: We Watched the Whole Thing The certification table was set up inside AMC Theatres at Universal CityWalk Hollywood directly in front of a full Super Mario Galaxy Movie display backdrop. The Guinness World Records adjudicator arrived in the official blue blazer and Guinness credentials. The measurement process used various instruments. A precision digital scale sat on the table to verify the weight. A Pyrex measuring cup was used to measure liquid volume. The cauldron was filled with water, and the contents were poured into the measuring cup to confirm the exact 105 ML capacity down to the milliliter. The popcorn container measures 2.6 inches. No estimates. No rounding. Guinness certified instruments, verified by their adjudicator on site, with official documents prepared in advance and signed at the table once the measurement was confirmed. The witnesses, Fantasy Land News, and [Black Nerd Comedy](https://www.instagram.com/blacknerd?igsh=MWt4NWw2Z2Y5YzcxcA==) signed the documents in person, and that was the moment the record became real. The size difference between the Mini Bowser Cauldron and a standard AMC popcorn bucket sitting next to it at the same table is something you have to see to understand. The cauldron does not just look small next to a regular bucket. It disappears inside one. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260317_142833-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260317_142833-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260317_142012-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260317_142012-1-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260317_144015-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260317_144015-scaled.jpg)## Yoshi Buckets and Luma Buckets Are Already Moving at Some Locations While the certification ceremony was underway at CityWalk Hollywood yesterday, select locations were already stocking the full Super Mario Galaxy Movie collectible lineup ahead of the April 1 opening. The [Yoshi Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters/), a 105oz full-figure sculpt of Yoshi holding a white Yoshi Egg where your popcorn goes, was on the floor at some theaters yesterday, along with select Luma Buckets. The Luma LED Popcorn Buckets, which light up and are shaped after the iconic star characters from the film, are available in multiple colors depending on the chain. The Yoshi bucket is not guaranteed to last to opening weekend at busy locations. Demand for theater collectibles at this detail level and price point has consistently outrun supply at the chains, and [midnight showings on March 31st are already confirmed at Regal, AMC, Cinemark, and Harkins](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/midnight-movie-showings-are-back-for-the-first-time-in-over-a-decade/) for collectors who want to be first in line. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260317_122549-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260317_122549-scaled.jpg)## The Bigger Picture: Two Guinness Records, One Theatrical Season Less than eight months ago, the popcorn bucket world went to the extreme in the other direction. [The Galactus Popcorn Bucket, created by Golden Link Inc. alongside Disney and Marvel Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/21/the-fantastic-four-first-steps-guinness-world-records-title-holder-galactus-popcorn-bucket/), set the Guinness record for the largest popcorn container commercially available at 9 liters. That bucket stood 17.5 inches tall, weighed in at 361oz, and carried a $79.99 price tag. [ZINC](https://www.zincgroup.com/), [Illumination](https://www.illumination.com/), Universal, and AMC went in the exact opposite direction. The same certification body, the same category of commercially sold popcorn container, the extreme opposite result. Two manufacturers, two studios, two franchise properties, two ends of the same record category. This means in the end, we, the fans, are the winners of this new popcorn bucket race! Beyond theaters, [Universal Epic Universe and Universal Studios Hollywood are running in-park Super Mario Galaxy Movie celebrations through April 13](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/universal-is-bringing-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-to-life-inside-super-nintendo-world/), with a Yoshi meet and greet, Luma interactive shoulder pals, and themed food at both locations. The film and everything around it are built to run simultaneously across the parks and every major theater chain in the country at once. The Guinness World Records makes the Mini Bowser Cauldron the official anchor on the smallest end of that entire ecosystem. The full chain-by-chain breakdown of every Super Mario Galaxy Movie popcorn bucket and collectible is at [Fantasy Land News Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). For complete popcorn bucket news across parks and theaters, visit [www.fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). More Super Mario Galaxy Movie popcorn bucket coverage: [Fantasy Land News Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-popcorn-buckets/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Recruits arriving at Star Command over the past few months have been met with a “System Suspended” notice, as **Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin** has closed its doors for a massive, multi-month overhaul, leaving the galaxy’s defense in the hands of a skeleton crew while the attraction undergoes a high-tech “recharge.” **Disney has confirmed that [Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/03/buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin-closes-today-until-2026/ "Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Closes Today Until 2026!") will resume operations in Spring 2026, bringing with it modern upgrades that fans have requested for years.** Disney Just Showed Off the [New Buzz Lightyear Ride in New Video and Images](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/19/disney-just-showed-off-the-new-buzz-lightyear-ride-in-new-video-and-images/) From the Walt Disney World Website: “Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is temporarily closed for refurbishment and is planned to reopen in Spring 2026. Read the [Disney Parks Blog](https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/new-space-ranger-spin-updates-coming-to-disney-world/) to learn more.” **A New Ally named “Buddy”:** Guests will start their mission in an all-new opening scene featuring **Buddy**, a support robot created by Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar. Buddy will guide recruits through final system checks and provide a “practice round” to help players master the new tech. **Handheld Blasters:** The days of wrestling with fixed, mounted cannons are over. The enhanced Star Cruisers will feature **handheld blasters** similar to those found in Disneyland’s *Astro Blasters*. These new units include “always-on” lasers, haptic vibration, and distinct colors so you can finally tell your shots apart from your partner’s. **Upgraded Star Cruisers:** The ride vehicles are receiving a Star Command-inspired facelift, including **on-board video monitors** that display real-time scoring updates. **Reactive Targets:** The classic “Z” targets are being replaced with smart technology that allows them to **light up and react** when hit, providing instant feedback for every successful shot. ![When is Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Opening at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-WDI-Buzz-Lightyear-Space-Ranger-Spin-Concept-Art-1600x900.png)![When is Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Opening at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-WDI-Buzz-Lightyear-Space-Ranger-Spin-3-1600x900.jpg)“We’ve been working on this project for quite some time now, so it was exciting to see it all come to life for the first time in the field,” said **Justin DeTolla**, Project Creative Director. The team recently hit a milestone by conducting live playtests of the new targeting systems to ensure the gameplay is as intuitive as it is competitive. ![When is Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Opening at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20250812_094842-1600x900.jpg)![When is Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Opening at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20250812_094845-1600x900.jpg)In a clever nod to the *Toy Story* lore, Disney has themed the current construction around a resource crisis. New signage at the attraction’s entrance informs guests that the **[Crystolic Fusion Power Cell](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/12/disney-worlds-buzz-lightyear-ride-under-refurbishment-but-theming-shines-at-entrance/ "Disney World’s Buzz Lightyear Ride Under Refurbishment, but Theming Shines at Entrance")s** have been depleted. The narrative suggests that the toys have quite literally run out of batteries, necessitating a temporary shutdown to “Initiate Immediate Recharge Protocols.” While the toys get their fresh AA’s, Imagineers are busy behind the scenes executing the ride’s first major update since it opened in 1998. Until the “batteries” are fully charged in 2026, Space Rangers are encouraged to report to adjacent mission zones like **Space Mountain** or **TRON Lightcycle / Run**. ## When is Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Opening at Walt Disney World Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin – Fire your laser to earn points and defeat the Evil Emperor Zurg as you journey through a galactic space battle. Buzz Lightyear’s arch-nemesis from *Toy Story 2* is stealing batteries from helpless toys to power a new weapon of destruction. Become a Junior Space Ranger and help stop Zurg! Board your XP-37 star cruiser and voyage deep into the Gamma Quadrant, where you’ll take aim at the glowing “Z” targets with your infrared laser cannon. Use your cruiser’s joystick to spin a full 360 degrees, so you can blast all the targets in sight. Do you have what it takes to stop Zurg and his rampaging robot army before it’s too late? The fate of the universe is in your hands! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The promise came from Kyle Laughlin, SVP of Research and Development at Walt Disney Imagineering, during the company’s appearance at **[NVIDIA GTC 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/16/olaf-steps-into-the-spotlight-at-nvidia-gtc-2026-ahead-of-disneyland-paris-opening/ "Olaf Steps Into the Spotlight at NVIDIA GTC 2026 Ahead of Disneyland Paris Opening")** in March 2026, where the self-walking robotic Olaf made his public debut alongside NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang. ![Disney Says a Wave of New Robotic Characters Is Coming to Parks and Ships](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-WDI-Olaf-Robotic-Character-Header-1-1350x900.jpg)**What Disney Actually Said**. Laughlin was direct. “The speed at which we’re able to create new characters and get them in front of our guests is unprecedented,” he said. “We are working to bring more emotive, expressive, and surprising characters to guests at our parks and ships around the world.” That language does not read like a one-off achievement. It reads like a roadmap. Disney is not describing Olaf as a single research experiment. It is describing a new pipeline, one where the time it takes to build and deploy a robotic character has been dramatically compressed. **Why Speed Matters for Park Guests**. Behind that faster pace is the Kamino simulator, a tool Disney Research built alongside NVIDIA and Google DeepMind. Kamino lets a robotic character train through thousands of simulated environments at once, which is how Olaf learned to walk, balance on a moving boat, and recover from collisions in hours rather than months. What used to take an enormous amount of time now happens fast enough that Disney can realistically think about getting more characters through that process and into parks. The [BDX Droids](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/16/star-wars-bdx-droids-landed-at-walt-disney-world-video-images/ "Star Wars BDX Droids Landed at Walt Disney World: Video & Images") at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge were the first big step in Disney’s free-roaming robotic character program. Olaf is the next. Based on what Imagineering has said, neither of them is meant to be the last. ![Star Wars BDX Droids Landed at Walt Disney World: Video & Images](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Star-Wars-BDX-Droids-Landed-at-Walt-Disney-World-1598x900.jpg)**What “Emotive, Expressive, and Surprising” Looks Like**. Those three words from Laughlin are worth paying attention to. Emotive and expressive points to characters that perform, not just navigate. Surprising suggests, Disney is not just after familiar faces doing expected things. They want characters that catch guests off guard in the best possible way. Moritz Bächer, lab director of Disney Research, put it this way during a GTC session: “For us, it’s not just about functional autonomy. It’s about believable autonomy. You want to believe that this is a character onstage and not just functionally going from A to B.” He added that the goal is for guests to feel like they can co-direct the story, not just watch it. That is a very different kind of park moment than anything a costume character or a traditional animatronic can offer Laughlin specifically named parks and ships in the same breath, which matters. Olaf already proved the technology can work on a rocking boat by training to balance on an unstable surface for his lagoon show at World of Frozen in Disneyland Paris. That test opened the door to deployments well beyond a traditional park setting. With Olaf debuting at World of Frozen on March 29, 2026, Disney Parks guests are about to get their first real look at this next generation of character. If what Imagineering is saying holds up, it will not be a long wait before they see more. ![Disney Says a Wave of New Robotic Characters Is Coming to Parks and Ships](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Olaf-Robotic-Character-01-1350x900.jpg)![Disney Says a Wave of New Robotic Characters Is Coming to Parks and Ships](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Olaf-Robotic-Character-05-1600x900.jpg)## Disney Says a Wave of New Robotic Characters Is Coming to Parks and Ships For the latest on what is coming to Disney parks, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV3uuyQhN-q/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disney%20Says%20a%20Wave%20of%20New%20Robotic%20Characters%20Is%20Coming%20to%20Parks%20and%20Ships&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disney%20Says%20a%20Wave%20of%20New%20Robotic%20Characters%20Is%20Coming%20to%20Parks%20and%20Ships "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Marvel Studios has made the official announcement that the new Galactus Popcorn Bucket is now in the Guinness Book of World Records for “Largest popcorn container commercially available”. The Galactus Popcorn Bucket is created by MARVEL STUDIOS, PING SOLUTIONS, GOLDEN LINK. From Marvel Studios: **“I herald his beginning. I herald your end. I herald ̶G̶a̶l̶a̶c̶t̶u̶s̶ ̶ the Guinness World Records title holder for ‘largest popcorn container sold in cinemas (9 liters /2.37 gallons).” Get yours and experience Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps in theaters this Friday.”** **Guinness listing for Largest Popcorn Container, and Largest Popcorn Container Sold in Cinemas:** The largest popcorn container commercially available is 9 liters and was achieved by Marvel Studios, Golden Link (both USA), and Ping Solutions (Mexico) in Los Angeles, California, USA on 18 July 2025. **The popcorn container has the image of Marvel character Galactus on it.** Certified July 18th, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA This towering sculpted bucket brings the Devourer of Worlds to your movie night in shining metallic detail, complete with glowing LED eyes and a nearly 400-oz capacity worthy of his appetite. Made in very limited quantities, this cosmic collectible won’t last long on this planet. Snag one before it vanishes into the void—or someone else’s shelf! The opposite record has now been set. The [Mini Bowser Cauldron holds the Guinness World Record for World’s Smallest Popcorn Container](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/mini-bowser-cauldron-guinness-world-record-smallest-popcorn-container/) at 105 ML, certified by Guinness on March 17, 2026 at AMC Universal CityWalk Hollywood, with Fantasy Land News as an official witness. The limited-edition, exclusiv[**e Fantastic Four: First Steps**](https://www.marvel.com/movies/the-fantastic-four-first-steps) Galactus LED Popcorn Bucket is a massive collectible, glowing bright with cosmic LED eyes! Featuring Galactus in epic detail, it’s perfect for Marvel fans. Light up movie nights and devour snacks like a world-eater. **Price is $79.99**. Fantastic Four: First Steps – [Galactus Popcorn Bucket $79.99 at Marcus Theaters](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/products/fantastic-four-first-steps-galactus-bucket-marcus-theaters). The Galactus Popcorn Bucket is shipping in late July. Check out the list of every [**Fantastic Four First Steps Popcorn Bucket**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/04/every-fantastic-four-first-steps-popcorn-bucket-announced-amc-regal-and-cinemark/ "Every “Fantastic Four: First Steps” Popcorn Bucket Announced – AMC, Regal, and Cinemark") coming to theaters. **[AMC Theaters](https://amctheatresshop.com/collections/the-fantastic-four-first-steps/products/the-fantastic-four-first-steps-galactus-361oz-popcorn-container-with-led)**, **[Regal Cinemas](https://store.regmovies.com/collections/the-fantastic-four-first-steps/products/the-fantastic-four-first-steps-galactus-361oz-popcorn-container-with-led)**, and **Cinemark** are all going to be selling the Galactus Popcorn Bucket when the movie is released. **Giant Galactus Popcorn Bucket**: 361oz. LED Eyes light up. Limited Stock, includes large popcorn at time of purchase. In the movie “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” Galactus is the main antagonist. He is a giant cosmic entity, often referred to as the “Devourer of Worlds. 20″ wide (9.6″ wide without horns) x 17.5″ tall x 9.6” deep and priced at $79.99. ![Fantastic Four: First Steps Massive Galactus Popcorn Bucket Now Available to Purchase Online](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Massive-Galactus-Popcorn-Bucket-Now-Available-Online-Marcus-Theaters.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Official Marvel Announcement about the new [Guinness Book of World Records title of Largest Popcorn Container](https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/777300-largest-popcorn-container-commercially-available):** ### **Fantastic Four: First Steps –** Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” introduces Marvel’s First Family-Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal. The action-adventure also stars Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is directed by Matt Shakman, produced by Kevin Feige, and executive produced by Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis, and Tim Lewis. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Between a **$35 Super Ticket Package**, an **LED light-up Luma Star Popcorn Bucket**, a [Yoshi Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters/), **Bowser’s Cauldron**, and five additional collectibles, Cinemark is going all-in for the April 1st opening. Here is everything confirmed. [![Cinemark Just Dropped the Full Super Mario Galaxy Movie Bucket Lineup and It's Massive](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinemark-Just-Dropped-the-Full-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Bucket-Lineup-and-Its-Massive-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinemark-Just-Dropped-the-Full-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Bucket-Lineup-and-Its-Massive-2.jpg)**Cinemark Super Mario Galaxy Movie Super Ticket Package — $35**. The Cinemark Super Ticket Package is priced at $35 and is valid exclusively for customers who purchase a Super Ticket showtime on April 1, 2026, at participating Cinemark theatres. This is not a standard opening-day purchase — it is a bundled ticket package that includes physical items. The Super Ticket Package includes six items: a **Mini Popcorn Cauldron** with a Bowser keychain attached, a **Mini Poster** featuring the film’s theatrical art, **1 of 6 collectible Luma Push Pins** (randomly assigned from blue, green, yellow, red, orange, and pink Luma figures), a **Medium Drink**, and a **Popcorn Tub**. The randomized Luma Push Pin is a smart collectible mechanic. Six variants across one ticket purchase means completionists will need multiple trips or some trading. The Mini Popcorn Cauldron with the Bowser keychain is the standout physical item in the bundle — it is small, detailed, and the kind of thing that disappears fast. Cinemark just released the brand new [The Devil Wears Prada 2 popcorn buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/cinemark-has-six-devil-wears-prada-2-collectibles-and-the-diet-coke-cup-is-the-most-on-brand-thing-ever/ "Cinemark Has Six Devil Wears Prada 2 Collectibles and the Diet Coke Cup Is the Most On-Brand Thing Ever"), including a Diet Coke tie-in and a designer handbag, and the [Michael Jackson Biopic is coming April 24th](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/15/michael-jacksons-motown-25th-anniversary-fedora-is-now-a-popcorn-bucket-for-michael-jackson-biopic/ "Michael Jackson’s Motown 25th Anniversary Fedora Is Now a Popcorn Bucket for Michael Jackson Biopic")! Other chains have their own exclusive designs for this film. See every chain covered in our [Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/). [![Cinemark The Super Mario Galaxy popcorn Bucket Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinemark-Just-Dropped-the-Full-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Bucket-Lineup-and-Its-Massive-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinemark-Just-Dropped-the-Full-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Bucket-Lineup-and-Its-Massive.jpg)**Cinemark Luma Star LED Popcorn Bucket — 105oz**. This is the one that will get people talking. The **105oz Luma Star LED Popcorn Bucket** is a light-up collectible bucket shaped like a Luma star character, available in **four colors: green, red, yellow, and blue**. Each bucket features a built-in LED light and comes with XL popcorn on the side, plus a free same-day refill. LED popcorn buckets have become one of the most sought-after theater collectible formats. They photograph well, they stand out in a dark theater, and the light feature gives them a shelf life beyond opening weekend. Four color variants mean this is a full set for collectors, and the Luma characters are central enough to the film’s story that these are going to move quickly. We first reported that Luma Popcorn Buckets were coming when we covered the [original Yoshi Popcorn Bucket announcement](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters/). Now, we have the full picture of what they actually look like. **Cinemark Yoshi Popcorn Bucket — 105oz**. The **105oz Yoshi Popcorn Bucket** is also available at Cinemark, though this is not a Cinemark exclusive. The same Yoshi bucket is rolling out across AMC, Regal, Harkins, Marcus Theatres, Showcase Cinemas, and more. It comes with XL popcorn and a free same-day refill at Cinemark. Yoshi sits in a relaxed pose holding a white Yoshi Egg bowl for your popcorn — full character sculpt, well-detailed, and one of the better-looking movie theater buckets in recent memory. If the Luma LED bucket is sold out when you arrive, the Yoshi bucket is still a strong pickup. Both are 105oz with the same refill policy at Cinemark. **Bowser’s Cauldron Popcorn Bucket**. We have seen the biggest popcorn bucket in movie theater history with the Galactus Bucket from *Thunderbolts*. Now meet the smallest. **Bowser’s Cauldron** is a miniature cast-iron-style cauldron popcorn bucket, and it is only in theaters. Forged in a thousand tiny fires, as the official announcement puts it. The cauldron design is dark and heavy, with claw feet, looped side handles, and a top handle — classic Bowser energy in bucket form. The mini version comes attached as a keychain in the Super Ticket Package, but Bowser’s Cauldron is its own standalone item available when you see *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* on April 1st. The size contrast between the 170oz Square Tub and this thing is going to be one of the most photographed moments at the concession stand all spring. If you are a popcorn bucket collector, this is the one that will look the most unexpected on a shelf. [![Bowser's Cauldron Mini Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinemark-Just-Dropped-the-Full-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Bucket-Lineup-and-Its-Massive-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinemark-Just-Dropped-the-Full-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Bucket-Lineup-and-Its-Massive-1.jpg)**Full Cinemark Collectibles Lineup**. Beyond the buckets and the Super Ticket, Cinemark is offering five additional items. The 44oz Souvenir Cup features the film’s galaxy artwork and comes with a free same-day refill. The 130oz Round Tin is a large collectible tin with movie poster art and a free same-day refill. The **170oz Square Tub** is the biggest popcorn container in the lineup, also with a free same-day refill. The **Throw Blanket** features *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* imagery and is the kind of merchandise that rarely shows up as a theater exclusive. The **Luma Plushie Bag Clip** is a small plush Luma figure with a keychain clip — shown in yellow in the promotional image, though additional colors may be available. All items are available at select Cinemark locations while supplies last. If you are buying a Super Ticket on opening day, the $35 bundle is the obvious first move; you get six items, including the Mini Bowser Cauldron and a random Luma Push Pin for what amounts to roughly the cost of a movie ticket plus concessions anyway. After that, the LED Luma bucket is the highest-demand item in the standalone lineup. Four color variants and the LED feature are going to drive collectors hard on opening weekend. Go early. Bowser’s Cauldron has since been [certified by **Guinness World Records as the World’s Smallest Popcorn Container**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/mini-bowser-cauldron-guinness-world-record-smallest-popcorn-container/), holding 105 ML, with Fantasy Land News serving as an official witness at AMC Universal CityWalk Hollywood on March 17, 2026. For Cinemark’s full movie experience around the opening, check out our coverage of the [Super Nintendo World MAR10 Day events at Universal Epic Universe](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/universal-is-bringing-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-to-life-inside-super-nintendo-world/), running through April 13, and our full [Super Mario Galaxy Movie popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters/) covering every chain. [Epic Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/epic-theatres-is-offering-all-six-luma-led-popcorn-buckets-and-a-260oz-tub-for-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/) just released their collection, and it may be the most extensive collection, so check it out if you are in Florida. *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* opens **April 1, 2026**. Keep it locked to [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for more updates. [![Yoshi Popcorn Bucket Is Coming to Theaters April 1st](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Yoshi-Popcorn-Bucket-Is-Coming-to-Theaters-April-1st-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Yoshi-Popcorn-Bucket-Is-Coming-to-Theaters-April-1st.jpg)Yoshi Popcorn Bucket Is Coming to Theaters April 1st## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is Bowser’s Cauldron at Cinemark? Bowser’s Cauldron is a miniature cast-iron-style cauldron popcorn bucket available at Cinemark when you see The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. A mini version also comes attached as a keychain in the $35 Super Ticket Package. ### What is included in the Cinemark Super Mario Galaxy Super Ticket Package? The $35 Cinemark Super Ticket Package includes a Mini Popcorn Cauldron with Bowser keychain, a Mini Poster, 1 of 6 random Luma Push Pins, a Medium Drink, and a Popcorn Tub. It is valid only for Super Ticket showtimes on April 1, 2026, at participating Cinemark locations. ### How much is the Cinemark Super Mario Galaxy Super Ticket? The [Cinemark Super Ticket Package is $35](https://www.cinemark.com/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-super-ticket?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=unv-thesupermariogalaxymoviesuperticket&fbclid=IwY2xjawQc7K5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4QzFWOTl0b0hZN3QzQWp3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlO8mGigD5E6djCfmeT82A7p88XmszxIKqx7BwGR8vevFqxtK-hG6TqeVfIW_aem_eEj5U8r0iVO3wIIWkixOPw). ### What colors does the Cinemark Luma Star LED Popcorn Bucket come in? The 105oz Luma Star LED Popcorn Bucket is available in four colors: green, red, yellow, and blue. ### Does the Cinemark Luma Star Popcorn Bucket light up? Yes. The Luma Star Popcorn Bucket features a built-in LED light. ### Is the Cinemark Yoshi Popcorn Bucket exclusive to Cinemark? No. The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket is available at multiple theater chains including AMC, Regal, Harkins, Marcus Theatres, and Showcase Cinemas in addition to Cinemark. ### How many Luma Push Pin variants are there in the Cinemark Super Ticket? There are 6 Luma Push Pin variants — blue, green, yellow, red, orange, and pink. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The announcements came on March 18, 2026, during a The Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholders meeting in a piece titled “Studios: To Infinity and Beyond,” where D’Amaro laid out Disney’s film roadmap and made clear how central franchise storytelling will be to his tenure leading the company. [![Josh D'Amaro's First Move as Disney CEO Was Announcing Lilo & Stitch 2 and Incredibles 3 Release Dates](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Josh-DAmaros-First-Move-as-Disney-CEO-Was-Announcing-Lilo-Stitch-2-and-Incredibles-3-Release-Dat-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Josh-DAmaros-First-Move-as-Disney-CEO-Was-Announcing-Lilo-Stitch-2-and-Incredibles-3-Release-Dat.jpg)D’Amaro framed both announcements inside a broader statement about how Disney’s biggest franchises now touch every part of the company, from streaming on Disney+ to theme parks to cruise ships. He described Toy Story 5 as a brand-new story arriving this summer on June 19, 2026, and positioned the Lilo & Stitch sequel and Incredibles 3 as proof that the studio’s strongest franchises still have room to grow. The live-action Lilo & Stitch is currently the most recent film in the franchise, and [Fantasy Land News reported back on 626 Day 2025 that a sequel was officially in development](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/29/stitch-teases-live-action-sequel-lilo-stitch-2-on-626-day/). This is the first time a release date has been attached to that project. Incredibles 3 now has a concrete date as well, landing three weeks after Lilo & Stitch 2 in the summer of 2028. The live-action Lilo & Stitch from 2025 crossed $923 million worldwide and set a new benchmark as the highest-grossing four-day Memorial Day weekend opening in U.S. history. That kind of performance practically made a sequel inevitable, but a specific date signals the studio is treating the franchise as a long-term priority rather than a one-time hit. The May 26, 2028, release date puts Lilo & Stitch 2 at the Memorial Day weekend opening again, the same slot that drove the first film’s historic debut. ![Stitch Teases Live-Action Sequel "Lilo & Stitch 2" on 626 Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lilo-Stitch-2-Now-in-Development-1600x900.jpg)Incredibles 3 landing June 16, 2028, just three weeks later is a notable scheduling choice. Disney is stacking two of its biggest franchise sequels in the same month, which suggests the company has high confidence in both properties performing without cannibalizing each other. The Incredibles franchise has not had a theatrical release since Incredibles 2 in 2018, making this the first Pixar Incredibles film in a decade by the time it arrives. **Toy Story 5 Is Just the Beginning**. D’Amaro’s remarks put the 2028 films in context alongside Toy Story 5, which opens June 19, 2026. The studio is treating this summer as the start of a multi-year run of major franchise releases, and the parks are already aligned with that strategy. [Fantasy Land News has a full breakdown of everything Disney Parks is activating for Toy Story 5 across every resort destination](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/disney-parks-just-dropped-the-full-toy-story-5-activation-plan-and-theres-a-lot-to-unpack/), including dates for new experiences at Magic Kingdom, Disneyland Paris, and Tokyo Disney Resort. No directors, cast, or plot details have been announced yet for either Lilo & Stitch 2 or Incredibles 3. The dates are confirmed, and additional creative details are expected as production progresses. D’Amaro’s choice to lead with these announcements on day one signals where Disney’s film priorities are heading over the next two years. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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With **Toy Story 5 arriving in theaters on June 19, 2026** and the latest trailer now out, Disney has confirmed specific dates, new experiences, and limited-time additions spanning every Disney park destination on the planet. Back in February, Fantasy Land News was among the first to report that [Toy Story 5 activations were coming to Disney Parks this year](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/02/toy-story-5-activations-coming-to-disney-parks-in-2026/), and now we have the full picture. On top of that, merchandise is already available, and a new collectible sipper just landed in the parks. ![Disney Parks Just Dropped the Full Toy Story 5 Activation Plan and There's a Lot to Unpack](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Parks-Just-Dropped-the-Full-Toy-Story-5-Activation-Plan-and-Theres-a-Lot-to-Unpack-1600x900.jpg)**The Trailer Is Out — Here’s What Toy Story 5 Is About**? The Toy Story 5 trailer is now out and gives the clearest look yet at what the film is. Directed by Andrew Stanton and co-directed by Kenna Harris, the film puts Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the gang up against a new kind of threat when kids in their world become obsessed with electronics. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are back as Woody and Buzz, with Greta Lee voicing a new antagonist named Lilypad, a frog-shaped smart tablet that disrupts the way kids play, and Conan O’Brien voicing a character called Smarty Pants. Disney is leaning into the “Toy Meets Tech” premise both on screen and across its parks, where the new experiences are designed to feel like extensions of that story. **Toy Story 5 opens only in theaters on June 19, 2026.** **Two Specific Dates Fans Should Know Right Now**. Two major additions have confirmed launch dates and both are coming soon. At Magic Kingdom, **Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin gets its long-awaited updates starting April 8**. The Tomorrowland staple will feature a new show scene, updated ride vehicles, and gameplay enhancements — the most significant changes the attraction has seen in years. At Disneyland Paris, **Toy Story Garden opens at Disney Adventure World on March 29, 2026**. The new area will greet guests with statues of Woody and Jessie surrounded by trees trimmed into toy-inspired shapes, leading into the existing Toy Story Playland. **Merchandise is already here, including a New Sipper**. The Toy Story merchandise rollout is not a future event. It is happening now. The **Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper** is already available at both coasts. At Walt Disney World, it is priced at **$19.79** and available at Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land via mobile order. At Disneyland, it runs **$29.79** at Alien Pizza Planet in Disneyland Park and Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta in Disney California Adventure. The sipper features a light-up alien in a jetpack with three light modes, a detachable strap with pizza and alien imagery, and a straw that sticks out of the top of the character’s head. We covered the launch at [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/03/new-pixar-popcorn-bucket-sipper-at-disneyland-and-walt-disney-world/), and it is still available while supplies last. Over at DisneyStore.com, the Toy Story collection currently spans **172 products** with items already on sale. Highlights from the current lineup include interactive talking action figures for Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Rex, Forky, Zurg, Bullseye, Slinky Dog, and the Aliens, a 30th Anniversary Spirit Jersey, a limited-edition Bo Peep doll with a light-up display box, a Stoney Clover Lane 30th Anniversary backpack, Toy Story Alien Crocs, a Toy Story Aliens MagicBand+, a Toy Story 30th Anniversary MagicBand+ limited release, a Buzz Lightyear 30 oz. travel tumbler, and swimwear for kids. The full collection is available now at [DisneyStore.com](https://www.disneystore.com/movies-shows/pixar/toy-story/). ![You Can Now Get the Toy Story 30th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket Online](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/You-Can-Now-Get-the-Toy-Story-30th-Anniversary-Popcorn-Bucket-Online-1600x800.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title## What Is Happening at Each Park ### Walt Disney World Resort Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios remains the anchor of the franchise at Walt Disney World, with Slinky Dog Dash, Toy Story Mania, Alien Swirling Saucers, Woody’s Lunch Box, and Roundup Rodeo BBQ all in place. At Magic Kingdom, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin gets its updates on **April 8**, and **Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue** opens at the Diamond Horseshoe for the summer — a limited-time show featuring songs, dancing, games, and character appearances with Woody, Jessie, and friends. Table service dining at Diamond Horseshoe ends May 16, ahead of that conversion. At EPCOT, Buzz, Woody, Lotso, and Bo Peep topiaries are on display through the Flower and Garden Festival. Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort features Toy Story theming throughout. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Buzz-Lightyears-Space-Ranger-Spin-2026-1-1600x696.jpg)![Just Announced: Toy Story Western Revue Coming to Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Jessies-Roundup-Magic-Kingdom-Cool-Kids-Summer-2026-1600x900.jpg)![Pixar Topiaries Arrive at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pixar-Topiaries-Take-Over-Epcot-World-Celebration-1598x900.jpg)### Disneyland Resort Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney California Adventure is scheduled to close April 6 for refurbishment with no confirmed reopening date — a notable gap heading into summer as Toy Story 5 approaches theaters in June. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters in Disneyland Park also closes April 13. On the food and collectibles side, the Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper is available now at $29.79. The rest of the Toy Story lineup includes Jessie’s Critter Carousel and Games of Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure, plus dining at Alien Pizza Planet, Poultry Palace, Señor Buzz Churros, and Lamplight Lounge. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jessies-Critter-Carousel-1-1600x900.jpg)### Disneyland Paris **Toy Story Garden opens March 29** at Disney Adventure World, adding Woody and Jessie statues and toy-shaped topiaries leading into Toy Story Playland. The existing Worlds of Pixar area includes RC Racer, Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin, and Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop. The “TOGETHER: A Pixar Musical Adventure” show features Woody, Buzz, and friends with an original song. At Disneyland Park, Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast and “Disney Stars on Parade” both include Toy Story. Disney Hotel Cheyenne offers Woody- and Jessie-themed rooms and select character appearances. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Why-to-Visit-Disneyland-Paris-in-2026-1617x1080-2-1348x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Toy-Story-at-Disneyland-Paris-and-Disney-Adventure-World-1708x1080-1-1423x900.jpg)### Hong Kong Disneyland Toy Story Land at Hong Kong Disneyland is a self-contained destination with RC Racer, Toy Soldier Parachute Drop, and Slinky Dog Spin all on-site, plus Jessie’s Snack Roundup for Lotso waffle sandwiches, Slinky pizza, and traffic cone sundaes. Andy’s Toy Box handles merchandise, and the Barrel of Fun area provides character photo opportunities with the Green Army Soldiers. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Toy-Story-at-Shanghai-Disney-1600x900.png)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Als-Toy-Barn-Toy-Story-Land-1600x900.jpg)### Shanghai Disney Resort Shanghai has both a full Disney Pixar Toy Story Land — with Rex’s Racer, Woody’s Roundup, Slinky Dog Spin, and Lotso Lunch Box — and the only Toy Story-themed Disney hotel. The Toy Story Hotel sits a short walk from Shanghai Disneyland and features the Launch Pad water play area, The Play Room activity center, Sunnyside Café, and Lotso Shop. The Buzz Lightyear Planet Rescue attraction rounds out a lineup that gives Shanghai arguably the deepest Toy Story footprint of any resort in the world. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Toy-Story-Hotel-1600x900.jpg)### Tokyo Disney Resort Tokyo has Toy Story Mania at Tokyo DisneySea and the 11-story Toy Story Hotel, the first moderate-class resort at the destination. The hotel includes the Lotso Garden Cafe, Toy Friends Square, and Slinky Dog Park. Tokyo Disneyland is also getting the biggest dedicated film celebration of any park globally: **“Fun Time with Toy Story 5”** runs July 2 through September 14, 2026. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Little-Green-Dumplings-1440x1080-1-1200x900.jpg)### Disney Cruise Line The newest ship, Disney Adventure, features Toy Story Place at the center of its upper decks — a full splash area with Woody and Jessie’s Wild Slides, the Flying Saucer Splash Zone, the Toy Story Splash Pad, and the Sunnyside Family Pool. Pizza Planet is on board for dining. Andy’s Room and Andy’s Toy Box are available in the Oceaneer Club on the Dream, Fantasy, Wonder, and Magic. Pixar Day at Sea returns in 2027 on select five-night Disney Fantasy sailings from Port Canaveral. ## This Is Part of Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 Jessie’s Roundup at Magic Kingdom is one of the signature offerings of Disney’s [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/), which runs May 26 through September 8 at Walt Disney World. That same season brings **Bluey’s Wild World to Animal Kingdom starting May 26**. With Toy Story 5 releasing June 19, the summer sits at the center of both the film’s theatrical opening and the park’s seasonal programming. More merchandise and food item announcements are likely still to come before the film opens, so Funatics should keep this page bookmarked. For all the latest Toy Story 5 and Cool Kids’ Summer coverage as it develops, follow Fantasy Land News at [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). ![Disney Just Revealed a New Toy Story Friend! Here’s Your First Look at Buddy](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Disney-Just-Revealed-a-New-Toy-Story-Friend-Heres-Your-First-Look-at-Buddy-1600x900.jpg)## Disney Parks Just Dropped the Full Toy Story 5 Activation Plan and There’s a Lot to Unpack ## Frequently Asked Questions ### When does Toy Story 5 open in theaters? Toy Story 5 opens only in theaters on June 19, 2026. It is directed by Andrew Stanton and co-directed by Kenna Harris, with Tom Hanks and Tim Allen returning as Woody and Buzz. ### What is the new Toy Story sipper at Disney Parks and where can I get it? The Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper is available now. At Walt Disney World it is $19.79 at Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land via mobile order. At Disneyland it is $29.79 at Alien Pizza Planet in Disneyland Park and Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta in Disney California Adventure. The sipper features a light-up alien in a jetpack and comes with a drink. ### What is Jessie’s Roundup at Magic Kingdom? Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue is a limited-time summer show at the Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom featuring Toy Story characters, songs, dancing, crafts, and interactive games. It is exclusive to Cool Kids’ Summer 2026. Table service dining at Diamond Horseshoe ends May 16 ahead of the experience opening. ### When do the Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin updates go live? The updated version of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom launches April 8, 2026, with a new show scene, updated ride vehicles, and gameplay enhancements. ### Is Toy Story Midway Mania closing at Disneyland? Yes. Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney California Adventure is scheduled to close April 6, 2026, for refurbishment. No confirmed reopening date has been announced. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters in Disneyland Park also closes April 13. Guests planning Disneyland trips in spring or early summer should account for both closures. ### What is Toy Story Garden at Disneyland Paris? Toy Story Garden opens March 29, 2026, at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris. It features statues of Woody and Jessie and toy-shaped topiaries leading guests into the existing Toy Story Playland. ### What Toy Story merchandise is available right now? DisneyStore.com currently has 172 Toy Story products available, including interactive talking action figures, 30th Anniversary apparel, MagicBands, Crocs, plush, collectibles, costumes, and a Buzz Lightyear travel tumbler. The Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper is also available now at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. ### Is Toy Story 5 part of Cool Kids’ Summer at Disney World? Yes. Jessie’s Roundup at Magic Kingdom is one of the headline Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 experiences, running alongside Bluey’s Wild World at Animal Kingdom, which opens May 26. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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One of the biggest: **[Disney Cruise Line](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/dcl-disney-cruise-line/) has officially revealed its next ship, the Disney Believe**, the fourth vessel in the groundbreaking Wish class. **What Is the Disney Believe?** The Disney Believe joins three sister ships already in the Wish class: the enchantment-themed **Disney Wish**, the adventure-themed **Disney Treasure**, and the heroes and villains-themed **Disney Destiny**. Every ship in the class surrounds families with stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars from the moment they step on board. What sets each Wish class ship apart is its own unique design theme. The Disney Believe’s theme is **promise and possibilities**. Every venue, experience, and piece of decor on board will be built around that idea. **What Stories Will Be on the Disney Believe?** Disney is centering the ship around characters who believe in themselves and their dreams. The worlds that will come to life on board include **Encanto, Frozen, Snow White, Moana, and The Little Mermaid**. Disney says more stories are waiting to be discovered and new chapters are ready to unfold on board, though full venue and entertainment details have not been announced yet. **When Does the Disney Believe Debut?** The Disney Believe is expected to debut in **late 2027**. Disney has not released a specific launch date yet, but says more details are coming in the months ahead. ![Meet Disney Cruise Lines Newest Ship 'Disney Believe'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240810_210420-1600x900.jpg)Meet Disney Cruise Lines Newest Ship ‘Disney Believe’You do not have to wait for the Disney Believe to sail. Disney Cruise Line has a growing fleet and a wide range of itineraries available right now. Visit our Travel Partner [MEI-Travel / Mousefan Travel](https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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While most movies and shows start on Hallmark Channel, ‘Hope Valley 1874’ is going to be exclusively on Hallmark+ to start. There is no official word on when the series will make the move to Hallmark Channel. ‘**[Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/05/hallmarks-hope-valley-1874-teaser-features-bethany-joy-lenz-benjamin-ayres/ "Hallmark’s ‘Hope Valley 1874’ Teaser Features Bethany Joy Lenz & Benjamin Ayres")**‘ is a prequel to long-running ‘**[When Calls The Heart](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/when-calls-the-heart "When Calls The Heart")**.’ The new series will star Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres, Jill Hennessey, Chelsea Hobbs, and Lachlan Quarmby. ![Hope Valley 1874 Set To Premiere This Saturday Exclusively On Hallmark+.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hopevalley3-1.webp)![Hope Valley 1874 Set To Premiere This Saturday Exclusively On Hallmark+.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hopevalley2-1.webp)Fans know Bethany Joy Lenz from classic Hallmark movies like ‘**[A Biltmore Christmas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/22/hallmark-announces-return-to-biltmore-estate-for-2026-holiday-sequel-to-a-biltmore-christmas/ "Hallmark Announces Return to Biltmore Estate for 2026 Holiday Sequel to “A Biltmore Christmas”")**,’ ‘An Unexpected Christmas, ‘Five Star Christmas,’ ‘Bottled with Love,’ ‘Just My Type,’ and more. Benjamin Ayres has starred in such hits as ‘Falling for Vermont,’ ‘Miracle in Bethlehem, PA’, ‘The Santa Class’, ‘Long Lost Christmas’, and more. Lachlan Quarmby recently starred in the series, ‘Providence Falls.’ From Hallmark Channel, in 1874, Rebecca Clarke travels with her 11-year-old daughter to the Canadian frontier in search of a new life. When she realizes the boardinghouse she purchased is not as advertised, she has no choice but to accept help from local rancher Tom Moore. The new series Premieres Saturday**,** March 21, exclusively on Hallmark+, with a new episode premiering every Thursday beginning March 26. Hallmark+ is giving new customers a deal on new annual subscriptions. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The character was crafted using the **NVIDIA Newton Physics Engine**, with Imagineers working directly alongside Walt Disney Animation Studios to ensure every gesture felt authentic to the beloved snowman from Frozen. Olaf’s movement and personality were built through deep reinforcement learning via simulation, a process that allowed the character to walk and gesture naturally in a fraction of the time traditional development methods require. His mouth and eyes are fully articulated, and he can speak and engage with guests. Arms, nose, buttons, eyebrows, and hair are all magnetically attached, preserving the classic character gags fans expect from Olaf on screen. Fantasy Land News [went inside the research behind this technology](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/19/behind-the-magic-with-disney-researchers-imagineering-shows-off-walking-olaf/) in December, when Disney researchers first showed off the walking Olaf ahead of any public debut. ![Disney Imagineering Olaf Walking Animatronic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Olaf-Robotic-Character-01-1350x900.jpg)![Disney Imagineering Olaf Walking Animatronic NVIDIA](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Olaf-Robotic-Character-03-1350x900.jpg)**Disneyland Paris debuts** on March 29! The robotic Olaf is set to debut for guests inside World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris on March 29, followed by a rollout at Hong Kong Disneyland. The character was first introduced to the public through the “We Call It Imagineering” episode, focused on Research and Development. If you want to know where and how guests will be able to meet this version of Olaf at Disney Parks, [Fantasy Land News has a full breakdown of what the meet experience looks like](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/24/guest-can-meet-olaf-in-real-life-at-disney-parks/). **What Comes Next at GTC 2026**. The Olaf appearance at Jensen Huang’s keynote is just the beginning of Disney’s presence at the conference. Moritz Bächer, Director of Disney Research Lab Zurich, is scheduled to present “Disney’s Robotic Characters: From the Screen to Reality via Physical AI” on March 17. He will also join partners from NVIDIA, Google DeepMind, and Skild for a panel discussion on Newton, the open-source, GPU-accelerated physics engine built on NVIDIA Warp and OpenUSD, on March 19. Newton is the same engine that underpins Olaf’s ability to move and interact, and the panel will examine how it is advancing robot learning more broadly across the industry. ![Testing Olaf Animatronic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Olaf-Robotic-Character-06-1600x900.jpg)![Testing Olaf Animatronic NVIDIA](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Olaf-Robotic-Character-05-1600x900.jpg)Landing a spot in Jensen Huang’s keynote is significant for Disney Imagineering. NVIDIA GTC is one of the highest-profile AI and robotics conferences in the world, and the appearance signals how seriously the company is positioning its living character technology as a real advancement in physical AI, not just a theme park attraction. The combination of simulation-based reinforcement learning, the Newton physics engine, and close collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studios represents a meaningful shift in how Disney is building characters. Rather than scripted animatronics on a fixed path, Olaf navigates the real world on his own, adapts, expresses, and engages, all while looking exactly like he does in the films. With the Disneyland Paris debut less than two weeks away, this week’s GTC appearance sets the stage for what could be one of the most talked-about character experiences Disney has introduced in years. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Cinemark is also offering a Rocky Shoulder Buddy plush at $14.95 and a [Project Hail Mary Helmet Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/03/the-project-hail-mary-helmet-bucket-is-here/). Both chains confirmed the items are “Available while supplies last at participating locations.” ![Cinemark's Mystery Project Hail Mary Collectible Is Here and It Is a Rocky Habitat Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Project-Hail-Marys-Rocky-Habitat-Popcorn-Bucket-Has-Rockys-Claw-Gripping-a-Geodesic-Sphere-and-It-1600x900.jpg)The **Rocky Habitat Popcorn Bucket** is one of the more creative bucket designs released for any film this year. The container itself is a clear geometric sphere made up of flat, faceted panels, the shape directly referencing the geodesic structure of Rocky’s habitat in the film. Rocky’s arm and articulated claw reach over the top of the sphere, gripping the outside of the container from above. A colorful Project Hail Mary-branded strap wraps around the base. It holds **105oz** of popcorn. Cinemark includes a free same-day refill with purchase. Regal includes a free large popcorn at the time of purchase. Rocky is the Eridian alien that Ryland Grace, played by Ryan Gosling, encounters aboard the Hail Mary spacecraft. The relationship between Grace and Rocky is the emotional core of the film and the reason the book became a phenomenon. A bucket designed around Rocky’s habitat rather than just slapping the movie logo on a standard container shows real understanding of why people responded to the story. ![Cinemark Project Hail Mary Rocky Habitat Popcorn Bucket and Rocky Shoulder Plush Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Rocky-Habitat-Popcorn-Bucket_-What-It-Looks-Like-The-Rocky-Habitat-Popcorn-Bucket-is-one-of-the-1-1600x900.jpg)**Pricing: Cinemark vs. Regal, and in-theater vs. Online**. The Rocky Habitat Popcorn Bucket is **$24.95 at Cinemark in theaters**, with a free same-day refill included. Cinemark has also listed the bucket on its online shop at [shop.cinemark.com](https://shop.cinemark.com/products/project-hail-mary-rocky-habitat-popcorn-bucket). The online price does not include shipping. If you are ordering online, shipping costs are added at checkout, making the in-theater price the better value if you have a participating Cinemark nearby. Regal confirmed the Rocky Habitat Popcorn Container is available now at participating locations with a free large popcorn included. Regal has not confirmed a specific in-theater price at the time of publishing. We will update when Regal pricing is confirmed. The price difference between the in-theater and online Cinemark listings is worth knowing before you order. In the theater at $24.95 with the free same-day refill is the best deal. Online is useful if you want to secure one before heading in or if you are not near a Cinemark location. **Rocky Shoulder Buddy: $14.95 at Cinemark**. Cinemark is also offering a Rocky Shoulder Buddy priced at $14.95. The Shoulder Buddy is a plush version of Rocky designed to sit on your shoulder while you watch the film. The design is a detailed and accurate take on the character’s multi-limbed alien body in soft plush form. At $14.95, it is one of the most affordable collectibles released for this film and the kind of item that will appeal to younger audiences as well as fans of Andy Weir’s novel who have been waiting to see Rocky brought to life on screen. Cinemark posted: “NOW AVAILABLE in theatres! Our Project Hail Mary Rocky habitat popcorn bucket and shoulder buddy.” The Shoulder Buddy has not been confirmed at Regal at this time. ![The Project Hail Mary Helmet Bucket Is Here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Project-Hail-Mary-Helmet-Bucket-Is-Here-1600x900.jpg)The Project Hail Mary Helmet Bucket Is Here**How does this fit into the Full Project Hail Mary Collectibles Program**? The Rocky Habitat bucket and Shoulder Buddy are the second wave of Project Hail Mary collectibles, arriving after the film’s opening. The original launch lineup included the Regal astronaut helmet bucket modeled after the EVA suit worn by Ryan Gosling in the film, with a chrome-finish visor that flips up to access popcorn. Marcus Theatres offered a light-up satellite cylinder bucket featuring Ryland Grace on the exterior at $27.99. Alamo Drafthouse produced an exclusive pint glass by artist Chris Bilheimer available as a ticket add-on. Cinemark had been teasing mystery novelties at launch. The Rocky Habitat bucket and Shoulder Buddy are the reveal. For full details on every Project Hail Mary collectible from the original launch, including chain-by-chain pricing and availability, read our complete guide: [Full Project Hail Mary Popcorn Bucket and Merch Guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/the-first-masterpiece-of-2026-your-complete-guide-to-project-hail-mary-popcorn-buckets-merch/) ![Regal Astronaut Helmet popcorn Bucket Project Hail Mary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/project-hail-mary-popcorn-bucket-1352x900.webp)![Regal Project Hail Mary Popcorn Bucket Combo Cup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/project-hail-mary-collectible-combo-1352x900.webp)![Regal Project Hail Mary Rocky Habitat Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/project-hail-mary-popcorn-container-1352x900.webp)## Where to Get the Rocky Habitat Bucket Now Both items are available now at participating Cinemark and Regal locations while supplies last. Post-opening collectible releases like this tend to have more limited stock than opening-day launches since chains order based on initial demand projections. Project Hail Mary has been performing well at the box office, so theater traffic is still strong, but if you want the Rocky Habitat bucket, do not wait for it. Cinemark in-theater: $24.95 with free same-day refill. Available at participating Cinemark locations now. Cinemark online: [shop.cinemark.com](https://shop.cinemark.com/products/project-hail-mary-rocky-habitat-popcorn-bucket), price listed does not include shipping. Rocky Shoulder Buddy: $14.95 at participating Cinemark locations. Not yet confirmed at Regal. Regal in-theater: Pricing TBD. Comes with a free large popcorn. Available at participating Regal locations now. 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Available now for **$38.95**, this limited-edition collectible allows fans of Andy Weir’s sci-fi story to bring a piece of Ryland Grace’s interstellar mission home. The release serves as a centerpiece for a larger merch collection that honors the courage and scientific curiosity found in the movie. **Update March 16, 2026:** A second bucket has arrived. The [Rocky Habitat Popcorn Bucket and Rocky Shoulder Buddy are now available at Cinemark and Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/16/project-hail-mary-rocky-habitat-popcorn-bucket/). ![The Project Hail Mary Helmet Bucket Is Here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Project-Hail-Mary-Helmet-Bucket-Is-Here-1600x900.jpg)**A Stellar Collectible for Sci-Fi Fans**. The main attraction of the new collection is the astronaut helmet bucket. This piece is modeled after the gear worn in the film and features a 130-ounce capacity for your favorite movie snacks. Because these items are expected to be popular with collectors, **[Cinemark](https://shop.cinemark.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqrPp6X69nsrzDXSwPbgkSdRKdScsTAkoRWv2txZxueL37bjdbA)** has limited purchases to three units per person. This launch follows the massive wave of excitement surrounding what is being called the first masterpiece of 2026. While various gear and souvenirs have been released to mark the occasion, this specific helmet is the most sought-after item for those who want a detailed display piece for their shelves. It has already sold out at MegaStore. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Project-Hail-Mary-Helmet-Bucket-Is-Here-1-1600x900.jpg)**Celebrate the Mission**. The rest of the collection includes various items designed with a cosmic flair. These pieces focus on the unbreakable bond of friendship and the ingenuity that defines the story. Cinemark will also be releasing the normal popcorn bucket and tumbler. Plus the have two Top Secret items due in theaters when the movie is released. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047090-737x900.png)If you want to secure one of these helmets, you should visit the online shop soon. Limited-edition movie merch often sells out quickly as fans look for ways to remember their favorite cinematic moments. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The [Rocky Habitat Popcorn Bucket and Rocky Shoulder Buddy are now available at Cinemark and Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/16/project-hail-mary-rocky-habitat-popcorn-bucket/). The Rocky Habitat bucket is $24.95 at Cinemark with a free same-day refill. As the buzz for Amazon MGM’s upcoming sci-fi epic reaches a fever pitch, theaters are launching their most ambitious merchandise yet. Leading the charge is the **Project Hail Mary popcorn bucket**, a high-detail collectible that Josh Gad has already dubbed a companion to the “first masterpiece of 2026.” Whether you’re a die-hard Andy Weir fan or a movie merch collector, here is exactly what every major theater chain is offering for the film’s March 20, 2026, release. Updated March 3rd, 2026 – Megastore released the new Project Hail Mary Astronaut 3D Helmet Popcorn Bucket 130oz for $45.99, and it sold out quickly. But it gave us more specs and pricing. Also, the new Project Hail Mary Astronaut LED Popcorn Bowl 130oz is still available for $27.99. We have updated pricing, sizes, and descriptions. ![“The First Masterpiece of 2026”: Regal Debuts Exclusive Project Hail Mary Astronaut Helmet Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/The-First-Masterpiece-of-2026_-Regal-Debuts-Exclusive-Project-Hail-Mary-Astronaut-Helmet-Popcorn-B-1333x900.jpg)“The First Masterpiece of 2026”: Regal Debuts Exclusive Project Hail Mary Astronaut Helmet Popcorn Bucket#### Regal Cinemas: The Dr. Ryland Grace Astronaut Helmet Regal has officially unveiled the centerpiece of its collection: a detailed recreation of the EVA helmet worn by Dr. Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling). - **Design**: Features a sleek, chrome-finish visor that flips up to access the popcorn, plus authentic “Hail Mary” mission decals with a “used future” weathered texture. - **Price**: **$45.99** - **The Combo**: A Project Hail Mary cup and popcorn tin combo will also be available for approximately **$24.99**. If you are looking for more popcorn buckets at Regal, check out the newly released [**Scream 7 Ghostface bucket**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/19/ghostface-is-calling-regals-viral-scream-7-led-display-case-bucket-is-dropping-soon/ "Ghostface is Calling: Regal’s Viral ‘Scream 7’ LED Display Case Bucket is Dropping Soon"). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/project-hail-mary-popcorn-bucket-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/project-hail-mary-popcorn-bucket.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/project-hail-mary-collectible-combo-1352x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/project-hail-mary-collectible-combo.webp)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ProjectHailMary_Pint_TicketAddOn_Web_DeluxeShowpage_1920x1080.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ProjectHailMary_Pint_TicketAddOn_Web_DeluxeShowpage_1920x1080.jpg)#### Alamo Drafthouse Exclusive: Themed Menu and Chris Bilheimer Glass Alamo Drafthouse is going beyond the bucket with a fully immersive experience. - **The Merch**: While they will carry the same 130-ounce astronaut helmet bucket, they are also releasing an exclusive **16-ounce pint glass** featuring art by Chris Bilheimer. - **The Menu**: Fans can order the **“Tau Ceti Solar Flare Pizza”** or the **“Astrophage Shake.”** For a nostalgic touch, they’re offering **“Ryland’s School Lunch”**—a nod to the protagonist’s background as a science teacher. - **Special Events**: Select locations will host “Book Club” screenings, including a pop-up Book Fair and a special bookmark passport. - #### Cinemark & Marcus Theatres: Mystery Novelties and Light-Up Tins Cinemark and Marcus Theatres are providing alternatives for those who want a different aesthetic. - **Cinemark**: They have confirmed a price of **$32.95** for the helmet bucket and are teasing “mystery novelties”—rumored to be a collectible related to the film’s mysterious alien ally. - **Marcus Theatres** and MegaStore: Marcus is a light-up bucket shaped like a satellite/cylinder, featuring Ryland Grace clinging to the exterior. As Rocky would say: AMAZE! AMAZE! AMAZE! The Project Hail Mary popcorn buckets are out of this world! 🚀 Get yours today. **$27.99** Marcus Theatres is also selling the new [**Hoppers Dam Bucket**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/12/pixar-hoppers-where-to-buy-the-new-beaver-dam-buckets-and-tom-the-lizard-tumblers/ "Pixar ‘Hoppers’: Where to Buy the New Beaver Dam Buckets and Tom the Lizard Tumblers"). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/632630375_4379311782340377_8811617699527371825_n-719x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/632630375_4379311782340377_8811617699527371825_n.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/640049885_1359821189520161_4264850191384421780_n-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/640049885_1359821189520161_4264850191384421780_n.jpg)#### How to Get Yours Early While the film officially hits theaters on **March 20, 2026**, Prime members and IMAX enthusiasts can get a head start. Early access **IMAX 70mm screenings** begin as early as **March 16**. These high-demand formats are where the merchandise usually sells out first, so booking tickets early via the Regal or Alamo apps is highly recommended. #### What is *Project Hail Mary*? Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller (*Spider-Verse*), the film stars Ryan Gosling as a man who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory, only to realize he’s humanity’s last hope. With a 156-minute runtime, it’s being praised for balancing “hard science” with the emotional core that made the novel a bestseller. “I don’t know how the hell they did it… but they have delivered a PERFECT adaptation of a book I thought was impossible to adapt.” — **Josh Gad** > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DU7iHgkEew7/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) ### **Tickets Now on Sale** *Project Hail Mary* officially hits theaters on **March 20, 2026**, but fans don’t have to wait to secure their seats. [**Tickets are now on sale at Regal Cinemas**](https://www.regmovies.com/movies/project-hail-mary-ho00018964?date=03-19-2026&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwY2xjawQFZYhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJTU1lLQU1EVlFNZkVvcnhac3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHu6QWhbLa1l5BVN34dyDnycZLM3s0D0yL1z3ORVV83F_sJw2B9naeeZC_e_p_aem_bkVBN381rfKAwKGAbpO3RA), including early access IMAX 70mm screenings starting as early as March 16 for Prime members. ## “The First Masterpiece of 2026”: Your Complete Guide to Project Hail Mary Popcorn Buckets & Merch Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=%E2%80%9CThe%20First%20Masterpiece%20of%202026%E2%80%9D%3A%20Your%20Complete%20Guide%20to%20Project%20Hail%20Mary%20Popcorn%20Buckets%20%26%20Merch&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=%E2%80%9CThe%20First%20Masterpiece%20of%202026%E2%80%9D%3A%20Your%20Complete%20Guide%20to%20Project%20Hail%20Mary%20Popcorn%20Buckets%20%26%20Merch "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney shared a first look at the space this week ahead of the opening, revealing the full scope of the renovated lounge and its Alice-themed menu. ![Disney Reveals Alice in Wonderland Tea Room at the Grand Floridian](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Reveals-Alice-in-Wonderland-Tea-Room-at-the-Grand-Floridian-4-1600x900.jpg)The Garden View Lounge is a dedicated afternoon tea experience located inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The reimagined offering pairs Victorian-era elegance with whimsical Disney touches drawn directly from *Alice in Wonderland*. The space replaces the lounge that was previously known as the Garden View Tea Room, which closed as part of the Grand Floridian’s broader lobby renovation. As we first reported back in January, [Alice’s Tea Party was confirmed for the Grand Floridian with a March 19 opening date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/21/alices-tea-party-is-coming-to-the-grand-floridian-on-march-19/), along with full pricing and menu details. The new first-look images from Disney confirm how the space has come together visually ahead of that debut. **Inside the Newly Reimagined Space**. The lounge is designed to feel like a sunlit conservatory, anchored by floor-to-ceiling windows that let natural light pour through the room throughout the day. The furniture balances modern comfort with classic Victorian styling, keeping the Grand Floridian’s signature aesthetic intact while freshening the look for the refurbished resort. ![Garden View Grand Floridian](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Reveals-Alice-in-Wonderland-Tea-Room-at-the-Grand-Floridian-1600x900.jpg)![Garden View Grand Floridian](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-WDW-Garden-View-Lounge-Tea-Header-1600x900.png)Details throughout the space nod to garden life and the whimsical world of *Alice in Wonderland*. Floral patterns, plush fabrics, and a palette of greens, blues, and gold run through the room. Brass-framed mirrors shaped like flower petals reflect the garden atmosphere, while stained-glass windows featuring native Floridian birds bring warmth and color to the walls. The carpet, inspired by winding garden vines, is one of the more striking design elements in the room and contains details worth looking for on a visit. ![Garden View Grand Floridian](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Reveals-Alice-in-Wonderland-Tea-Room-at-the-Grand-Floridian-3-1600x900.jpg)![Garden View Grand Floridian](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Reveals-Alice-in-Wonderland-Tea-Room-at-the-Grand-Floridian-2-1600x900.jpg)## Menu and Tea Selections The afternoon tea menu is served in partnership with Twinings and includes a curated lineup of teas alongside a full food service. Adults can choose between a traditional tea service or a plant-based alternative. A separate children’s afternoon tea is available for younger guests, themed to the *Alice in Wonderland* world with smaller, simplified bites. The food experience begins with a scone course followed by a three-tier tower offering both savory and sweet options. On the savory side, guests can expect items like a curried chicken salad tart, salmon rillette on a miso crisp, egg salad on beet bread, and a cucumber and cream cheese roll. Desserts include a matcha and apricot sponge cake, a vanilla and coffee tart, a passion fruit cream puff, and an Earl Grey teacake that cast members paint with color tableside. Tea cocktails, including a gin-based Mar-TEA-ni and a whiskey Mint Tulip, are available for adults. Champagne and glittery non-alcoholic mocktails round out the drink offerings. Optional add-ons include a cheese plate and a caviar enhancement for guests looking to extend the experience. Pricing is set at **$79 per adult** and **$49 per child (ages 3 to 9)**, plus tax and gratuity. Full payment is collected at the time of booking, and the experience does not allow modifications once a reservation is confirmed. ![Alice’s Tea Party is coming to the Grand Floridian on March 19](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Experience-Alices-Tea-Party-At-Disneys-Grand-Floridian-Starting-March-19th-1600x900.jpg)Alice’s Tea Party is coming to the Grand Floridian on March 19## What Sets This Experience Apart The Garden View Lounge sits in a unique position at Walt Disney World as one of the only formal afternoon tea experiences on property. The combination of a newly refurbished space, a fully Alice-themed menu, and the inclusion of both a children’s option and a plant-based adult service makes it one of the more broadly accessible upscale dining offerings at the resort. The tableside tea-painting element on the Earl Grey teacake is a particularly distinctive moment that adds a layer of live performance to what is already a theatrical dining experience. Disney has also confirmed a dress code for the lounge. Guests are expected to arrive in attire appropriate for a fine dining setting. Swimwear is not permitted, and clothing should be clean, neat, and in good condition. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be booked through the Walt Disney World dining reservation system. A 24-hour cancellation policy applies, and the full charge will be assessed for no-shows or same-day cancellations. For more Walt Disney World dining and resort coverage, visit [www.fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Cummings shared the news on his Instagram account and in a new interview with [Screen Rant](https://screenrant.com/darkwing-duck-reboot-production-update-jim-cummings/), and the details he dropped are worth paying attention to. ![Jim Cummings Drops a Major Darkwing Duck Reboot Update and Gosalyn Has Grown Up](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jim-Cummings-Drops-a-Major-Darkwing-Duck-Reboot-Update-and-Gosalyn-Has-Grown-Up-1-1600x900.jpg)**Jim Cummings Confirms Recording Has Already Started**. The biggest piece of news buried inside the update is that actual recording work has begun. Cummings revealed that the production team has already completed at least one piece of material tied to the new series, saying, “We’ve only recorded basically one offshoot so far.” That language suggests the team is still in early creative development, but the fact that anyone has stepped in front of a microphone at all signals meaningful forward momentum on a project that has been mostly quiet since it was first announced. Cummings was characteristically enthusiastic about the revival, calling the return of the character “long overdue.” He has been vocal about how personally meaningful the role is to him, having previously said that Darkwing Duck is “very near and dear to my heart” and that he is “so honored that after 30 years he’s coming back.” **Seth Rogen Is Driving the Project Forward**. Seth Rogen remains attached as an executive producer on the reboot, and Cummings pointed to him as a key reason the series is happening at all. “I guess Seth Rogen, my old buddy, he’s going to be one of the prime movers, shakers,” Cummings said. “So stay tuned.” Rogen’s involvement has been known for a while, but Cummings framing him as an active force rather than a passive name on a title card is an encouraging sign for the project’s health. **Gosalyn Has Grown Up**. The most intriguing creative detail Cummings let slip involves Gosalyn, Drake Mallard’s adopted daughter and crime-fighting partner from the original series. In a word that should have fans very interested, Cummings confirmed: “Gosalyn’s grown up. So that’s interesting.” He also noted that Darkwing Duck himself has gotten older. The original show built its entire emotional core around the dynamic between the two of them, so a version of that relationship with adult versions of both characters could take the series in a completely different direction from its 1991 to 1992 run. ![Darkwing Duck and Gosalyn Disney+ reboot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jim-Cummings-Drops-a-Major-Darkwing-Duck-Reboot-Update-and-Gosalyn-Has-Grown-Up-2-1600x900.jpg)For anyone who missed it the first time around, Darkwing Duck was created by Tad Stones and aired on Disney from 1991 to 1992. The series centered on Drake Mallard, an ordinary suburban duck who secretly operated as the dramatic, purple-caped superhero Darkwing Duck. The show blended superhero action with comedy and a rotating gallery of eccentric villains, and it carved out a devoted following that has only grown more passionate in the decades since. No release date has been announced by Disney, and plenty of creative decisions are still being made. But with Jim Cummings back in the booth and Seth Rogen steering the ship, the Darkwing Duck reboot is very much alive. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Applications are due **April 3, 2026**. ![Teens Can Win a Free Trip to Walt Disney World With the New Hoppers Conservation Challenge](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Teens-Can-Win-a-Free-Trip-to-Walt-Disney-World-With-the-New-Hoppers-Conservation-Challenge-1600x864.jpg)## What Is the Challenge? Roots & Shoots is the youth action program of the Jane Goodall Institute, and it has been empowering young people to make a difference for animals, people, and the planet since 1991. This year marks the program’s 35th anniversary, and the partnership with Disney is part of a broader celebration that also marks the 30th anniversary of the Disney Conservation Fund. The challenge is straightforward. Teens between the ages of 13 and 19 in the United States can join Roots & Shoots for free, then submit an application describing a completed or in-progress project to help domestic or wild animals. Projects can be individual or collaborative, and anyone who has completed a qualifying project within the last three months is eligible to apply. The connection to Hoppers runs deeper than a movie tie-in. The film follows Mabel, a girl who transfers her mind into a robotic beaver to communicate with animals and protect their habitat. The idea that an ordinary kid can “hop in” and make a real difference for animals is exactly what the challenge asks real kids to do. ## What Do Winners Receive? Two winners will be selected from each of five U.S. regions, Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West, for a total of ten winners nationwide. Each winner receives free flights, hotel, park entrance, and meals at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida for themselves and up to three family members or chaperones. Winners also receive $500 to put toward their ongoing animal projects or to start something new. The recognition event takes place in the fall of 2026 at Walt Disney World, and winners will have the chance to meet other young conservationists from across the country and participate in immersive animal experiences at the resort. ## The Deadline Is April 3 To enter, teens must first be registered members of Roots & Shoots, which is free to join. Once registered, they can submit their project application at the official challenge page at [rootsandshoots.org/hoppers](https://rootsandshoots.org/hoppers/). Winners will be notified on April 17 and publicly announced in late April. If your family has already seen Hoppers in theaters and the film sparked some conversations about animals and conservation, this challenge is the natural next step. Disney has built out the Hoppers theme across its parks as well, including a [Wildlife Crossing Garden at EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/new-disney-%E2%97%8F-pixar-hoppers-garden-in-epcot/) and a full [Hoppers exhibit inside Walt Disney Presents at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/pixars-hoppers-opens-to-88-million-now-see-the-display-at-hollywood-studios/). For more on everything Hoppers at the parks, see our full guide to [Hoppers experiences at Disneyland and Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/05/disney-pixar-hoppers-debuts-with-exclusive-experiences-at-disneyland-and-disney-world/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The spot follows a father and son sharing a quiet late-night ritual aboard a Disney ship, spanning generations from the son’s infancy through grandparenthood, set to the theme from Pixar’s *Up*. ![The Disney Cruise Line "Midnight Magic" Oscars Ad Is the Tearjerker Everyone Is Talking About](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Adventure-Singapore-Arrival-2-1-1600x900.jpg)The Disney Cruise Line “Midnight Magic” Oscars Ad Is the Tearjerker Everyone Is Talking About**What Is “Midnight Magic”?** The commercial opens with a father carrying his infant son through the quiet, dimly lit decks of a Disney Cruise Line ship long after most guests have gone to sleep. That small, private moment between the two of them becomes a tradition. Voyage after voyage, the son grows older, and the nighttime stroll continues until he becomes a father himself and carries on the ritual with his own child. The spot was produced as a short film in tone and structure, not a conventional advertisement. Disney described the concept as drawing directly from the experiences of real, repeat Disney Cruise guests who have told the company that their most cherished memories from sailing are the quiet, personal ones rather than the big productions. Asad Ayaz, Chief Marketing and Brand Officer at The Walt Disney Company, spoke to the intent behind the spot. “Disney has brought families closer together for generations,” Ayaz said in a release. “This campaign embodies what guests tell us time and again: that the Disney experiences they cherish most are the ones spent with the people they love.” In a separate statement to Adweek, Ayaz added that the goal was to show something deeper than ships, destinations, or entertainment. “It’s about how it makes you feel,” he said, describing the campaign as an effort to show that sailing with Disney fosters the kind of connections that last a lifetime. “**Midnight Magic**” is not the first time Disney Cruise Line has leaned into an emotional storytelling format to connect with audiences. The 2025 ad featuring Evie, a towel-animal dog brought to life aboard a Disney ship, went viral and even inspired a real merchandise item that guests could purchase. That spot proved that audiences respond to Disney Cruise campaigns that feel personal rather than promotional, and “Midnight Magic” appears to follow that same strategy with even greater ambition. Disney has been making emotional advertising a cornerstone of its broader brand strategy heading into 2026. Fantasy Land News covered the company’s use of nostalgia and memory in its [new 2026 brand campaign](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/01/disney-harnesses-the-power-of-nostalgia-with-new-2026-brand-campaign/) earlier this year, and “Midnight Magic” fits squarely within that approach. The common thread across all of it is the idea that Disney vacations are not just experiences you take once. They are rituals that repeat across a lifetime and eventually pass from one generation to the next. **The Oscars as a Platform**. The choice to debut the spot during the Academy Awards was intentional. The Oscars draw one of the largest live television audiences of the year, and airing a short-film-quality commercial during that broadcast positions Disney Cruise Line alongside the kind of cinematic storytelling the ceremony celebrates. The ad landed during the 98th annual ceremony, which aired on ABC, a Disney-owned network. ![Disney’s Massive Year at the Box Office Met with Quiet Oscar Morning](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Disneys-Massive-Year-at-the-Box-Office-Met-with-Quiet-Oscar-Morning-1600x900.jpg)Disney’s Massive Year at the Box Office Met with Quiet Oscar Morning**Where Disney Cruise Line Stands Right Now, the** campaign arrives at a notable moment for Disney Cruise Line. The fleet recently expanded with the launch of Disney Destiny out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Disney Adventure, the cruise line’s first ship in Asia, made its debut in Singapore earlier this month. Disney has five additional ships planned by 2031, bringing the total fleet to 13 worldwide. The launch also coincides with a leadership transition at Disney, as Josh D’Amaro, who oversaw Disney Experiences, including the cruise line, moves into the role of company CEO following Bob Iger’s departure. Disney Experiences generated $36 billion in annual revenue under D’Amaro’s leadership, and the cruise line’s continued growth has been a key driver of that figure. If “Midnight Magic” inspires you to start a tradition of your own aboard a Disney ship, more information is available at [DisneyCruise.com](https://www.disneycruise.com/). For more Disney coverage, visit [www.fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Cruise Line, Entertainment **Tags:** DCL Commercial, Disney Cruise Line Up Commercial, The Disney Cruise Line "Midnight Magic" Oscars Ad Is the Tearjerker Everyone Is Talking About --- ### [Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/15/spring-into-love-movies-and-series-premieres-coming-to-hallmark-channel/) **Published:** March 15, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel. Spring is coming, and Hallmark Channel has the movies just for you. We will see the return of Jen Lilley, and Hallmark hunk Tyler Hynes will close out the spring event. If you are looking for all the spring romcoms, here is a look at what’s to come. The mystery movies have concluded, and ‘**[When Calls The Heart](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/28/when-calls-the-heart-season-13-trailer-released/ "When Calls The Heart Season 13 Trailer Released")**‘ will wrap up on March 22nd with the season 13 finale. ![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Spring-Into-Love-Movies-and-Series-Premieres-Coming-To-Hallmark-Channel-1-1600x900.jpg)This crop of Spring movies takes us to Philly, a bookstore, and a gazebo. We will see a new Royal movie. Journey into the past of the Revolutionary War. Take a road trip and discover what to do with a piano. It looks like there may be something for everyone on **[Hallmark Channel](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/spring-into-love "Hallmark Channel")** this spring. ![Hope Valley 1874 Logo](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hopevalley1.webp)![Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hopevalley3.webp)![Hope Valley 1874 on March 21st on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hopevalley2.webp)Also to come this spring is the series premiere of **[Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/05/hallmarks-hope-valley-1874-teaser-features-bethany-joy-lenz-benjamin-ayres/ "Hallmark’s ‘Hope Valley 1874’ Teaser Features Bethany Joy Lenz & Benjamin Ayres")** on March 21st on Hallmark+. Starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Benjamin Ayres. In 1874, Rebecca Clarke travels with her 11-year-old daughter to the Canadian frontier in search of a new life. When she realizes the boardinghouse she purchased is not as advertised, she has no choice but to accept help from local rancher Tom Moore. !['The Way Home'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/thewayhome.webp)![Chyler Leigh, S adie Laflamme-Snow](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/thewayhome1.jpg)And finally, **[‘The Way Home’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/12/the-pond-is-closing-hallmark-announces-the-way-home-will-end-with-season-4/ "The Pond is Closing: Hallmark Announces ‘The Way Home’ Will End With Season 4 Premiering April 19")** will premiere its fourth and final season on Hallmark Channel on April 19th. ‘The Way Home’ stars Chyler Leigh, Sadie Laflamme-Snow, and Andie MacDowell. This final season will see new journeys and revelations await the Landry family across generations. At the beginning of season four, Alice is about to graduate high school, Kat and Elliot dream of the next steps for their relationship, while Del realizes she will soon be an empty-nester again. But Del, Kat, Alice, and Elliot should know by now that no matter how hard they try to focus on the future, the past is never gone. As more mysteries are unearthed, the Port Haven of the past and the Landry family of generations before might just contain the answers they seek. Premiering on April ![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/teec.webp)![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/teeb.webp)![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/teea.webp)**Two for Tee – premieres March 21st at 8/7c** Tee is a Chinese American pottery artist who meets new community center handyman Will. As she learns about her family’s traditions through art, can she and Will save the center from closure? Stars Janel Parrish and Chris McNally ![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/royalc.webp)![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/royalb.webp)![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/royala.webp)**A Royal Setting – premieres March 28th at 8/7c** Ruby, a world-renowned gemologist, is hired by Prince Luca to restore the crown jewels and design his crown. This challenges tradition and complicates his relationship with his mother, the queen. Stars Jen Lilley and Dan Jeannotte ![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/spring4.jpg)![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/spring3.jpg)![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/spring1-1.jpg)**A Season to Blossom – premieres April 4th at 8/7c** A drifting aspiring writer returns to sell her late grandmother’s bookstore, but its traditions – and her childhood crush – helps her rediscover her voice, her roots, and a love worth staying for. Stars Emily Tennant and Carlo Marks ![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/spring5.jpg)![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/spring6.jpg)![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/spring2-1.jpg)**A Little Park Music – premieres April 11th at 8/7c** When a piano appears in the park gazebo, interfering with important work, city manager Allie joins forces with rookie cop Ryan to remove it, only to find both music and love are hard to resist. Stars Laci J Mailey and Beau Mirchoff ![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/spring7.jpg)![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/spring9.jpg)![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/spring8.jpg)**To Philly with Love – premieres April 18th at 8/7c** A teacher and an archivist decode Revolutionary War-era love letters, taking them on a thrilling journey through Philadelphia, where they uncover history—and discover a love story of their own. Stars Rebecca Dalton and Stephen Huszar ![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/spring10.jpg)![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/spring13.jpg)![Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/spring12.jpg)**I’ll Be Seeing You – premieres April 25th at 8/7c** When a work errand derails Amy’s weekend plans with her grandma, they embark on a road trip with one sentimental detour, but need the help of a charming activities director. Stars Stacey Farber and Tyler Hynes There is your look at what’s coming to Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+ this spring. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Loveuary is wrapping up this weekend with ‘Romance at Hope Ranch’, and March is kicking off with two mysteries on Saturdays. This will be followed up with two new romances, including the return of Jen Lilley in A Royal Setting on the 28th. March will also see the premiere of **[Hope Valley 1874 ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/05/hallmarks-hope-valley-1874-teaser-features-bethany-joy-lenz-benjamin-ayres/ "Hallmark’s ‘Hope Valley 1874’ Teaser Features Bethany Joy Lenz & Benjamin Ayres")**on Hallmark+ on March 21st. Hope Valley 1974 is the prequel to When Calls the Heart, and fans like us are truly excited to see the premiere. ![Sugar & Vice Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/hannah4-1.webp)![Sugar & Vice Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/hannah3-1.webp)![Sugar & Vice Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/hannah5.webp) - Premiering on March 7th at 8/7c is a brand new Hannah Swensen movie. ‘**Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery**‘ starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster. Hannah finds a body at the grand re-opening of the Lake Eden Inn. When a storm traps everyone inside, Hannah must find the culprit before the road clears and the killer escapes. This is the 13th Hannah Swensen Mystery. The series also stars Barbara Niven. ![Nelly Knows Mysteries Hallmark Chanel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/nellyc.webp)![Nelly Knows Mysteries Hallmark Chanel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/nellyb.webp)![Nelly Knows Mysteries Hallmark Chanel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/nelly1.webp) - Premiering on March 14th at 8/7c, ‘**[Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/23/pascale-hutton-in-new-nelly-knows-mysteries-movie-coming-to-hallmark-channel/ "Pascale Hutton In New ‘Nelly Knows Mysteries’ Movie Coming to Hallmark Channel")**‘. Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith star as Nelly and Detective Michael. Nelly and Detective Michael set out to solve the murder of a guest while at a lavish dinner. This is the second Nelly Knows Mysteries movie. - Now that the movie has premiered on Hallmark Channel, we have our review ready for you to view (no spoilers) at: [Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners Of Murder is a Classic Whodunit Mystery](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/15/nelly-knows-mysteries-all-manners-of-murder-is-a-classic-whodunit-mystery/) ![Two for Tee Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tee4.webp)![Two for Tee Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tee2.webp)![Two for Tee Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tee1.webp) - Premiering March 21st at 8/7c is ‘**Two for Tee**.’ This romance stars Janel Parrish and Chris McNally. Tee is a Chinese American pottery artist who meets new community center handyman Will. As she learns about her family’s traditions through art, can she and Will save the center from closure? ![A Royal Setting Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/royal3.webp)![A Royal Setting Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/royal2.webp)![A Royal Setting Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/royal1.webp) - Finally, premiering on March 28th at 8/7c, ‘**A Royal Setting**.’ This movie will reunite Jen Lilley and Dan Jeannotte. Ruby, a world-renowned gemologist, is hired by Prince Luca to restore the crown jewels and design his crown. This challenges tradition and complicates his relationship with his mother, the queen. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Hallmark Channel actress Pascale Hutton announced the date for the all-new ‘Nelly Knows Mystery: All Manners of Murder.’ Hallmark Channel will premiere the new movie on March 14th, 2026, and it will air the next day on Hallmark+. Pascale Hutton is best known for playing Rosemary Coulter on Hallmark Channel’s much-loved TV series [**When Calls the Heart**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/12/when-calls-the-heart-look-back-at-my-favorite-characters-rosemary-and-lee/ "‘When Calls The Heart’ Look Back At My Favorite Characters – Rosemary and Lee"). **Nelly Knows Mystery: All Manners of Murder – Nelly, played by Pascale Hutton, and Detective Michael (Kavan Smith) set out to solve the murder of a guest while at a lavish dinner.** Now that the movie has premiered on Hallmark Channel, we have our review ready for you to view (no spoilers) at: [Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners Of Murder is a Classic Whodunit Mystery](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/15/nelly-knows-mysteries-all-manners-of-murder-is-a-classic-whodunit-mystery/) The first movie, Nelly Knows Mystery: A Fatal Engagement, saw advice columnist, Nelly, find her childhood friend Dahlia’s boyfriend dead, and she joins Detective Michael to help find the killer and prove that the prime suspect, Dahlia, is not the perpetrator. After the popular first Nelly Knows Mystery in 2024, fans have been waiting to hear about a second Nelly mystery, and Pacale Hutton has announced that it will air on Hallmark Channel on Saturday, March 14 at 8/7c, according to her Instagram Story! **[WTCH\_TV](https://www.instagram.com/wcth_tv/?hl=en)** immediately showed support and posted “Save the date! Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder premieres March 14th at 8/7c! @kavansmith and @phutton reprise their roles as Michael and Nelly. See you then!” Pascale and Kavan have costarred in many projects together for the **[Hallmark Channel](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/)**. They have been married couple Lee and Rosemary Coulter on [**When Calls The Heart**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/28/when-calls-the-heart-season-13-trailer-released/ "When Calls The Heart Season 13 Trailer Released") for 12 seasons. 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Hallmark Channel premiered the newest **[Nelly Knows Mysteries](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/23/pascale-hutton-in-new-nelly-knows-mysteries-movie-coming-to-hallmark-channel/ "Pascale Hutton In New ‘Nelly Knows Mysteries’ Movie Coming to Hallmark Channel")** movie last night, and we are here to tell you that this is a must-watch if you are a fan of whodunits and lighthearted mysteries. Also, look for a crossover character from another Hallmark Mystery movie. Beloved Hallmark stars Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith have teamed up yet again as advice columnist, Nelly Parker, and detective Michael Hogan. Fans have been loving this pair since they first got together on ‘When Calls The Heart’. She joined the cast at the end of season one, and he followed in season two. Their characters, **[Rosemary and Lee](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/12/when-calls-the-heart-look-back-at-my-favorite-characters-rosemary-and-lee/ "‘When Calls The Heart’ Look Back At My Favorite Characters – Rosemary and Lee")**, got married in season four. Since then, they have starred in ‘The Perfect Bride’, ‘The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells’, ‘You Had Me at Aloha’, and the first Nelly movie, “Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement. Pascale and Kavan could star in pretty much anything, and I would tune in. They are pure chemistry together. ‘**[Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/nelly-knows-mysteries-all-manners-of-murder "Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder")**‘ is about Nelly and Detective Michael, who set out to solve the murder of a guest while at a lavish dinner. She gets invited to this dinner party after the lady of the manor, Palmer, writes to her for advice about her family. Nelly asks Michael to be her guest. He assumes it’s a date, and she fails to correct him. They arrive for the dinner, and chaos breaks out. ![Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners Of Murder is a Classic Whodunit Mystery](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nellyknows6.webp)![Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners Of Murder is a Classic Whodunit Mystery](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nellyknows4.webp)![Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners Of Murder is a Classic Whodunit Mystery](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nellyknows3.webp)The dinner is attended by Palmer, her attorney Adam, her brother Hux, nephew Teddy, sister-in-law Claire, and half-sister Bree. Palmer announces that she is changing her will and disinheriting the family and leaving it all to her beloved pomeranian, Moxie. Also in attendance are Palmer’s butler, Norman, and the caterer, Leah. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nellyknows5.webp)Leah, it turns out, is Michael’s ex-wife. She is played by much-loved Yan Kay Crystal Lowe. She is the popular Hallmark actress who is bravely battling breast cancer. You can follow along on her journey, which she documents on her [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/officialcrystallowe/ "Instagram"). After the dinner, there is a murder. Can Nelly and Michael solve this? ‘Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder’ follows classic whodunit tropes. The dinner party where a will is discussed, a murder in the dark, an elaborate manor with secret rooms and passages. Did the butler do it? Did the disinherited family do it? Or did the caterer do it? ![Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners Of Murder is a Classic Whodunit Mystery](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nellyknows2.webp)![Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners Of Murder is a Classic Whodunit Mystery](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nellyknows1.webp)Of course, Nelly does turn to her granny, the walking club, and her friend, Fiona, at the paper for help on solving the mystery. We meet Eli, Stella’s grandson. Eli Flint is a law student who first appeared in the Hallmark Mystery, True Justice: Family Ties. He’s played by Markian Tarasiuk. ‘Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manner of Murder’ gets a 4.5 Popcorn Bucket rating from me. As a fan of lighthearted mysteries, this will probably be a favorite for me for a time to come. I love this kind of mystery. I’ve always been a whodunit fan. For Mystery March, I am working my way through the Hallmark Mystery catalogue. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) **Categories:** Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Hallmark Mysteries, Kavan Smith, Nelly Knows Hallmark Channel, Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners Of Murder is a Classic Whodunit Mystery, Pascale Hutton, Whodunit --- ### [Where To Find 'Spike the Bee': Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration During Flower & Garden 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/05/where-in-find-spike-the-bee-spikes-pollen-nation-exploration-during-flower-garden-2025/) **Published:** March 5, 2025 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ![Where in Find 'Spike the Bee': Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration During Flower & Garden 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Spikes-Pollen-Nation-Exploration-2025-Epcot-1200x676.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_titleWhere To Find ‘Spike the Bee’: Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration During [Flower & Garden 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/epcot-festivals-2026-complete-guide-to-all-four-festivals/). Spike the Bee has become a beloved fixture of EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival. With his distinctive striped appearance and industrious nature, this character plays a central role in “Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration,” a popular scavenger hunt that engages guests of all ages. He is back for 2025, and you can bring [Spike the Bee home to your garden](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/06/bring-spike-the-bee-home-garden-stake-from-epcots-pollen-nation-hunt/ "Bring Spike the Bee Home: Garden Stake from Epcot’s Pollen-Nation Hunt!")! **We’ll reveal Spike the Bee’s flower locations, providing a clear spoiler alert beforehand, similar to our coverage of [Figment’s Paintings](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/01/27/where-to-find-figments-paintings-2025-scavenger-hunt-figments-brush-with-the-masters-during-festival-of-the-arts/ "Where to Find Figment’s Paintings 2025 “Scavenger Hunt: Figment’s Brush with the Masters” During Festival of the Arts") and Olaf’s Holiday Tradition.** Spike the Bee is busy pollinating the gardens around the [EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/02/25/disney-epcot-flower-garden-2025-food-guide-released/ "Disney: EPCOT Flower & Garden 2025 Food Guide Released!"). As you explore the Festival, look for Spike as he pollinates plants while gathering pollen and nectar. Once you find him in each garden on your map, add the corresponding sticker of the plant he is visiting to your map. Whether you choose to search for Spike or not, redeem your map by June 2, 2025, for a special surprise, while supplies last. Epcot’s 2025 Flower & Garden festival started this morning, and we got a chance to spot Spike the Bee around World Discovery, World Celebration, World Nature, and, of course, around World Showcase. Below you can see this year’s map that is for sale at shops around Epcot. **The Map costs $9.99, and if you have a discount, it brings the price down to $7.99. After tax, we paid $8.51.** This year’s reward is one of four versions of a Garden Watering Can. **Pick from The Catipillar from Alice in Wonderland, Mickey Mouse, Spike the Bee, or Ornage Bird.** [![Where in Find 'Spike the Bee': Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration During Flower & Garden 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_085115-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_085115-scaled.jpg)[![Where in Find 'Spike the Bee': Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration During Flower & Garden 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_085630-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_085630-scaled.jpg)[![Where in Find 'Spike the Bee': Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration During Flower & Garden 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_085646-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_085646-scaled.jpg)Where to Find ‘Spike the Bee’: Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration During Flower & Garden 2025**Fair Warning: We will be spoiling Spike the Bee’s location after the next image. We do not mind if you stop reading here. For those that continue, we will be starting our 2025 Scavenger Hunt in World Discovery. We bought our Map at Creation Shop.** **Last Warning: After this image, we will spoil the flowers, map, and locations of Spike the Bee during [Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration During Flower & Garden 2025](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/#drawer-card-SpikesPollenNation).** ![Where in Find 'Spike the Bee': Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration During Flower & Garden 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_085606-1200x676.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Donald’s Community Garden – World Discovery:** Tomato! Spike is on the Connections Eatery Side of the Donald Duck Topiary. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_085646-1-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_085646-1-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_085858-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_085858-scaled.jpg)**World Discovery Playground – World Discovery:** Impatiens on the outside of the Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden. It is closer to the World Showcase Walkway, in between the entrance to the playground and the entrance to Creation Shop. **Mickey & Minnie’s Picnic – World Celebration:** Sunflower and Spike the Bee are located on the left-hand side of Pluto’s big front paw. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_090103-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_090103-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_090115-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_090115-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_090837-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_090837-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_090848-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_090848-scaled.jpg)**Butteryfly House – World Nature:** Salvia and Spike are located at the left-hand side of the entrance to the Butterfly House. On the Figment side. **The Honey Bistro – World Showcase:** Canna, it’s a little tricky, and may have people waiting in line. So, finding him is gonna be tough on busy days. He is on the World Showcase side, at the entrance to the Honey Bistro. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_091151-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_091151-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_091611-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_091611-scaled.jpg)**English Tea Garden – Great Britain:** Camelia and Spike are at the exit line to the Alice in Wonderland meet and greet. The tea garden is the front garden closest to World Showcase. The back of the English garden area is for topiary history. **French Gardens – France Pavilion:** The **Rose** is located in the central area closest to the entrance to Impressions De France. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_092007-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_092007-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_092143-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_092143-scaled.jpg)**Spice Garden – Morocco Pavilion:** Pepper is on the backhand side of the Spice Garden, closer to the bathrooms. **Kokedama Garden – Japan Pavilion:** Iris. This garden is actually on the right-hand side of the entrance to the Kawaii Museum before the main arches. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_092432-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_092432-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_092445-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_092445-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_092636-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_092636-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_092654-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_092654-scaled.jpg)**Magnolia Terrace – American Adventures:** Magnolia, of course. Spike is hanging out with Princess Tiana this year. **Garden Italiano – Italy Pavilion:** Basil, this one was a little tricky; it is not in the pavilion proper, but on the World Showcase Walkway closer to the Germany Pavilion on World Showcase Lagoon side. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_093224-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_093224-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_094112-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_094112-scaled.jpg)**Desert Garden – Mexico Pavilion:** Echeveria is on the left-hand side garden and down low. next to the entrance to La Cantina de San Angel ## Where To Find ‘Spike the Bee’: Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration During Flower & Garden 2025 Set out on a scavenger hunt, following Spike the Bee on his pollination trail. He’ll “bee” busy collecting nectar and pollen along the way. Here’s how to get started: 1. Purchase your scavenger hunt map and stickers at select merchandise locations for $9.99 plus tax (available while supplies last). 2. Search high and low for Spike around World Showcase, then add a sticker to your map after each discovery. 3. At the end of your journey, take the map to Disney Traders, [Creations Shop](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/shops/epcot/creations-shop/), or [World Traveler](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/shops/epcot/world-traveler/) and receive a surprise. Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration is subject to availability. Maps and prizes are available while supplies last. Spike the Bee has appeared alongside Mickey Mouse in different animated shows, most recently in the 2017 show Mickey Mouse, which can be seen on Disney+. Spike also starred with Goofy and other Disney Characters. However, Spike’s most known role is at Epcot, where he has appeared on various merchandise over the years, including sipper forms and snacks. Even though Donald Duck would disagree and say Spike is most famous for starring opposite of himself in many cartoons in the 1950s! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Today, April 28th, 2025, Disney Parks has updated information regarding the Blossoms of Fragrance presented by Scentsy outdoor garden. **EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival – Scentsy**: Follow your nose at Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy and form lasting memories in a garden full of fresh fragrances. **Bring Home a Piece of the Festival**: Create lasting memories with the help of unforgettable fragrances when you stroll through a beautiful garden during your next visit to [EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/epcot-festivals-2026-complete-guide-to-all-four-festivals/). Returning this year, you can take home some of the Scentsy fragrances featured in this enchanting garden! Visit the nearby merchandise kiosk to learn more. **What’s In Bloom Behind the Scenes**: Discover how the Walt Disney World Horticulture and Landscape Design teams bring this *scent*sational garden to life. Here are some fun facts about the creation of Blossoms of Fragrance by Scentsy: Butterflies are a universal symbol of transformation, growth, and beauty for the spring season. Within this garden, you will find 3 larger-than-life topiaries resembling these winged creatures, which make for a picture-perfect backdrop for your vacation photos! To better understand the fragrances featured at Blossoms of Fragrance, Horticulture and Landscape Design Cast Members participated in an interactive fragrance course with Scentsy. This allowed our Disney teams to select which flowers and plants would best complement the scents. ![Scentsy's Garden at Epcot Flower & Garden 2025 "Blossoms of Fragrance"](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/EPCOT-Flower-Garden-Festival-2025-Scentsy-Blossoms-of-Fragrance-1440x1080-1-1200x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_titleScentsy’s Garden at Epcot Flower & Garden 2025 “Blossoms of Fragrance”. Follow your nose and form memories with the help of fresh, unforgettable fragrances. Spring blooms at [EPCOT during the Flower & Garden Festival](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/flower-garden-topiaries/), where stunning character topiaries, vibrant gardens, and flavorful, fresh menus await! Find magic in bloom at an event full of flowers, flavor, and fun—March 5 to June 2, 2025. Blossoms of Fragrance presented by Scentsy Garden is located on the World Showcase Bridge, with Imagination Pavilion, the Disney Monorail, and The Land all in a backdrop of scenery. The Garden features beautiful flower arrangements and accompanying smells that make the whole area feel vibrant. We have a tour around the garden to give you an idea of how Blossoms of Fragrance will look in 2025. **Follow your nose through this scented garden and cherish memories with the help of Freshforgettable fragrances and their many botanical varieties. Of all five senses, scent is most strongly connected to memory. A note of lilac, a hint of citrus, one fragrance has the power to evoke vivid recollections with staggering clarity** **Scentsy Blossoms of Fragrance first highlighted garden scents at the [2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRTt0zGkIew). Since then, Scentsy has collaborated with Walt Disney Imagineering and Carla Shuman, Senior Landscape Architect at Walt Disney World Resort, to build each of the gardens surrounding the fragrance stations.** **Carla said, “As we were designing Blossoms of Fragrance, Scentsy taught our team how to better identify scents and their unique notes in a fragrance 101 class. It helped us in selecting which botanical scents would feel most authentic to the Flower & Garden Festival and feel exclusive to this experience.”** You can check out all of our Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2025 Garden and Topiary Coverage. Including the new Inside Out 2 Emotions Garden and the new Moana Topiary. Plus, further coverage of CommuniCore Hall’s transformation with a [***Bee’s Eye View of Flower & Garden***](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/05/communicore-hall-gets-an-un-bee-leavable-makeover-for-epcots-flower-garden-festival-2025/ "CommuniCore Hall Gets an Un-Bee-lievable Makeover for Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival 2025"). If you are looking for Spike the Bee, check out his [***scavenger hunt***](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/05/where-in-find-spike-the-bee-spikes-pollen-nation-exploration-during-flower-garden-2025/ "Where To Find ‘Spike the Bee’: Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration During Flower & Garden 2025") and his new [***garden stake that matches***](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/06/bring-spike-the-bee-home-garden-stake-from-epcots-pollen-nation-hunt/ "Bring Spike the Bee Home: Garden Stake from Epcot’s Pollen-Nation Hunt!"). **Hydrangea Bouquet:** This mix of fruity, floral, and balmy scents creates a lovely bouquet for any occasion. The fragrance may remind you of a garden party held on a perfect spring day, full of friends and festivities. **What pleasant pastimes does this aroma bring to mind?** ![Scentsy's Garden at Epcot Flower & Garden 2025 "Blossoms of Fragrance" Hydrangea Bouquet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_090203-1200x676.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Glorious Grapefruit:** Tart and juicy with a hint of sweetness, this fragrant cross between a pomelo and a sweet orange may stir memories of morning brunches, fresh-squeezed juice, and rolling citrus groves. Delightfully sharp and zesty, this lively scent is striking and distinctive. **What memories does this sparkling scent stir for you?** ![Glorious Grapefruit Scentsy](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_090217-1200x676.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Honeysuckle Dew:** Jasmine petals, dewy greens, and honeysuckle blooms mingle to create a sweet, refreshing fragrance. The gentle aroma recalls the feeling of misty mornings when all is peaceful and the world is still asleep. **What sweet morning memories does this scent remind you of?** ![Honeysuckle Dew Scentsy](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_090227-1200x676.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Hibiscus Sunset:** Tart hibiscus and citric pineapple blend gently together in this tropical aroma. This island-inspired scent may conjure memories of relaxing evenings on the beach, drink in hand, watching the colorful skyline as the sun dips below the sea. **What memories does this summery scent remind you of?** ![Scentsy's Garden at Epcot Flower & Garden 2025 "Blossoms of Fragrance" Hibiscus Sunset](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_090248-1200x676.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Serene Succulent:** Notes of bergamot, waterlilies, and succulent greens combine to create this tranquil scent. Just one sniff may conjure up memories of soothing visits to the spa where all your worries melt away. **What memories does this serene scent evoke for you?** ![Scentsy's Garden at Epcot Flower & Garden 2025 "Blossoms of Fragrance" Serene Succulent](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250305_090256-1200x676.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title We hope you enjoyed this stroll through the Blossoms of Fragrance with Disney and Scentsy. Tie these scents to new spring memories as you browse the [2025 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival](https://disneyparksblog.com/tag/epcot-international-flower-garden-festival/) until June 2nd. Continue the powerful connection between smell and vacation memories at Magic Kingdom. There, you’ll discover [**Smellephants on Parade**](https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/first-look-smellephants-on-parade-arriving-to-magic-kingdom-park/) **throughout Storybook Circus**. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Epcot, Fantasy Land News, The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World --- ### [Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Returns for the 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/11/spikes-pollen-nation-exploration-returns-for-the-2026-epcot-flower-garden-festival/) **Published:** February 11, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Returns for the 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival. Get ready to “bee” amazed! As the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival prepares to transform the park into a floral wonderland, Disney has confirmed the return of a fan-favorite tradition: **Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration.** Plus, Eggstravaganza is returning in 2026, and a possible **[Winnie the Pooh Springtime popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/springtime-at-epcot-the-2026-eggstravaganza-and-a-hunny-of-a-new-popcorn-bucket/)**. Running from **March 4 through June 1, 2026**, this beloved scavenger hunt invites guests of all ages to follow Disney’s favorite honeybee, Spike, as he buzzes around the World Showcase collecting nectar and pollinating the festival’s iconic gardens. While the spirit of the hunt remains the same, there are a few updates for the 2026 season. Most notably, the cost of the scavenger hunt map has seen a slight increase. To participate this year, guests can purchase their official map and stickers for **$11.99 plus tax** (up from $9.99 in previous years). Maps are available at select merchandise locations throughout the park, including the Port of Entry and Creations Shop, while supplies last. [EPCOT Festivals 2026 — Complete Guide to All Four Festivals](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/epcot-festivals-2026-complete-guide-to-all-four-festivals/) ![Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Returns for the 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Spike-Bee-Pollen-Nation-Returns-2026-1600x900.jpg)### How to Play Participating in the Pollen-Nation Exploration is the perfect way to ensure you don’t miss a single detail of the festival’s stunning landscaping. 1. **Pick Up Your Map:** Purchase your map for $11.99 at select retail locations. 2. **The Great Search:** Search high and low for Spike the Bee. He’s hidden inside various garden beds and floral displays throughout the World Showcase. 3. **Stick With It:** Once you spot Spike near a specific plant or flower, place the corresponding sticker on your map. 4. **Claim Your Prize:** Once your journey is complete (or even if you haven’t found them all!), take your map to **Disney Traders, Creations Shop,** or **World Traveler** to receive a special festival-themed surprise. ### Take Spike Home Last year’s reward for turning in a completed map was one of four Disney character watering cans. You could choose from Orange Bird, Spike the Bee, Mickey Mouse, and the Caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland. In 2025, a [**Spike the Bee garden stake**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/06/bring-spike-the-bee-home-garden-stake-from-epcots-pollen-nation-hunt/) was sold, which allowed guests to bring a bit of Flower & Garden magic back to their own backyards. While the 2026 “surprise” is still under wraps, Disney collectors are buzzing with anticipation to see if Spike returns in a similar collectible form this year. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20250305_085257-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20250305_085257-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20250305_085321-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20250305_085321-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20250305_085115-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20250305_085115-scaled.jpg)### Follow the Buzz As always, *Fantasyland News* will be on the ground when the festival officially kicks off on March 4th. We will be tracking down every hidden location of Spike to bring you a full guide, just as we did for the [**2025 season**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/05/where-in-find-spike-the-bee-spikes-pollen-nation-exploration-during-flower-garden-2025/). Whether you are a seasoned scavenger hunt pro or a first-time visitor, Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration is a must-do activity that adds an extra layer of “flavor and fun” to your festival day. ***[Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/#drawer-card-SpikesPollenNation)** is subject to availability. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Join us as we discover when and where the Disney Topiaries will be located. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Epcots-Flower-Garden-Topiary-Watch-2026-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Epcots-Flower-Garden-Topiary-Watch-2026.jpg)[EPCOT Festivals 2026 — Complete Guide to All Four Festivals](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/epcot-festivals-2026-complete-guide-to-all-four-festivals/) The Disney Horticulture Cast Members are hard at work getting Epcot ready for the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, opening March 4th, 2026, and the topiary you thought you knew where it was located has probably been moved. Plus, we think we know the Main Entrance Disney Topiary that will take the centerpiece this year. Originally, we wrote a **[Guide to all the Disney character topiaries for 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/11/where-to-find-every-disney-topiary-at-the-2026-epcot-flower-garden-festival/)**, and now we have to go back and fix the list because they are on the move. We have told you all about Figment moving from the central garden in World Celebration to a spot closer to the World Showcase bridge. **[Stitch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/17/stitch-topiary-lands-in-world-discovery-at-epcot-for-flower-garden-2026/)** has taken over the Mission Space entrance, moving Buzz Lightyear out of the way (but that is for a good reason, as we will explain shortly) **Updated March 2nd, 2026** – Pixar Toy Story Characters like Buzz, Woody, Bo Peep and her sheep, a Pixar Ball, and Lotso, along with Cars Mater & Lightning McQueen topiaries, are now out. Furthermore, we got to see a new **[Pixar Hopper’s Garden](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/new-disney-●-pixar-hoppers-garden-in-epcot/)** this morning **Updated February 26th, 2026 –** Groot Topiary, Moana, Mickey & Pals, Princess Tiana, and the Canadian Geese have all been installed as of today. We recently had some freeze warnings in central Florida, so there was a small delay while Disney Horticulture did what they could to cover all the flowers and topiaries. We are now having beautiful weather! Okay, let’s start at the Main Entrance and move through World Nature, World Celebration, World Discovery, and finally World Showcase. We walked the whole Disney park this morning and have firsthand images. This year’s centerpiece at the main entrance to Epcot will most likely be Pixar’s Toy Story characters. **Buzz, Woody, Bo Peep (and her sheep), Lotso, and the Pixar Ball**. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1000046999-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1000046999-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1000047001-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1000047001-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1000046992-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1000046992-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1000046995-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1000046995-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1000047013-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1000047013-scaled.jpg) - Gardner Donald Duck and his nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, are now in World Nature. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_090200-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_090200-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_090214-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_090214-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_090244-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_090244-scaled.jpg) - The Lion King – Simba, Mufasa, Sarabi, and Rafiki are in the same location in World Nature by Imagination Pavilion! - Ecanto Topiary has moved to World Nature next to The Lion King. - FYI: In between these two topiaries is the new Kids Chalk Zone. - Moana, Maui, HeiHei, and Pua are in the central World Showcase spot. - Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Chip & Dale are at the start of World Showcase Bridge. - I am GROOT! is back in World Discovery [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_090416-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_090416-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_090437-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_090437-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_090543-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_090543-scaled.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260226_091402-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260226_091129-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260226_095712-1600x900.jpg)Disney’s World Showcase Topiary Watch 2026: - Tinkerbells Fairy Garden and Topiary have been installed in the Shakespeare Garden in front of the UK restrooms - 100-Acre Wood Friends, Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Eeyore, and Piglet are across Tinkerbell now, along the water. - Princess Tiana has now been placed in the American Adventure gardens. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_091238-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_091238-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_091321-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_091321-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_091136-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_091136-scaled.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260226_093523-1600x900.jpg) - Lady and the Tramp are in the same Italian location. - Snow White & Dopey have been placed in Germany in the same spot, close to the Water Transportation Dock. The rest of the Seven Drawfs have been placed. Grumpy, Bashful, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, and Happy are now placed. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_092753-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_092753-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_092934-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_092934-scaled.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260226_093955-1600x900.jpg) - China placed the Panda Bears - In Norway, Elsa & Anna are in front of Frozen Ever After, and no, they didn’t get a facial upgrade as the attraction did! They look good how they are. While the ride animatronics just got a high-tech facelift, these floral versions are sticking to their classic roots! - The Norway Gnome is now located on the waterside of Norway, across from the entrance to Frozen Ever After. He also did not get a facial upgrade! (These are the jokes, because the [**ride just got new animatronics**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/11/first-look-updated-frozen-ever-after-characters-at-disney-world/ "First Look: Updated Frozen Ever After Characters at Disney World").) [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_093314-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_093314-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_093427-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_093427-scaled.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_093503-1600x900.jpg) - Finally, just placed in Mexico was Dante and Miguel [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_093842-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260220_093842-scaled.jpg)## Epcot’s Flower & Garden Topiary Watch 2026 **Gardens & Topiaries at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival** Behold dazzling topiaries and gardens that celebrate Disney stories, natural wonders, and cultures near and far during [EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/)—from March 4 to June 1, 2026. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DU-9eZIAIbN/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Epcot%27s%20Flower%20%26%20Garden%20Topiary%20Watch%202026&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Epcot%27s%20Flower%20%26%20Garden%20Topiary%20Watch%202026 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Running from **March 4 to June 1, 2026**, this year’s event features over **20 outdoor kitchens** and more than **[75 brand-new menu items](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/epcot-festivals-2026-complete-guide-to-all-four-festivals/)**. Between the massive character topiaries and the nightly Garden Rocks concerts, **[Eggstravaganza](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/epcots-eggstravaganza-2026-where-to-find-all-the-eggs/ "Epcot’s Eggstravaganza 2026: Where to Find All the Eggs")** & [Spike Scavaneger Hunts](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/where-to-find-spike-the-bee-spikes-pollen-nation-exploration-2026/ "Where to Find Spike the Bee: Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration 2026"), there is a lot to see, but let’s be honest: we are all here for the snacks. ![Eat Your Way Around 2026 Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Eat-Your-Way-Around-2026-Epcots-Flower-Garden-Festival-1600x900.jpg)AvocadoToast## Must-Try New Flavors for 2026 If you are looking to update your “must-eat” list, the Disney chefs have been busy. This year leans heavily into fresh, coastal flavors and unique textures. - **Sha Cha Beef Bao Bun (Lan Yuan, China):** A soft, pillowy bun filled with pan-fried beef, red onion, and jalapeño in a savory Chinese peanut sauce. - **Blackened Shrimp Po’ Boy (Magnolia Terrace, American Adventure):** A classic Southern staple with a spicy kick, topped with lettuce, tomato, and Cajun rémoulade. - **Tuna Poke Bowl (Nectar, World Nature):** A fresh new addition featuring edamame, avocado, mango, and pickled red onions on sticky rice. - **Seafood Bake (Beach Grub, Pathway to Imagination):** A hearty bowl of shrimp, mussels, clams, and andouille sausage in a white wine broth. [![Sha Cha Beef Bao Bun (Lan Yuan, China): A soft, pillowy bun filled with pan-fried beef, red onion, and jalapeño in a savory Chinese peanut sauce.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-BeefBao-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-BeefBao.jpg)[![Blackened Shrimp Po’ Boy (Magnolia Terrace, American Adventure): A classic Southern staple with a spicy kick, topped with lettuce, tomato, and Cajun rémoulade.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-ShrimpPoBoy-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-ShrimpPoBoy.jpg)[![Tuna Poke Bowl (Nectar, World Nature): A fresh new addition featuring edamame, avocado, mango, and pickled red onions on sticky rice.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-PokeBowl-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-PokeBowl.jpg)[![Seafood Bake (Beach Grub, Pathway to Imagination): A hearty bowl of shrimp, mussels, clams, and andouille sausage in a white wine broth.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-SeafoodBake-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-SeafoodBake.jpg)## The Garden Graze: A Foodie Scavenger Hunt The **Garden Graze** food stroll is back for 2026. This is a great way to explore plant-based options while working toward a reward. Simply pick up a Festival Passport and collect a stamp for any of the nine designated items. Once you have five stamps, head to **Pineapple Promenade** for an exclusive festival treat. **Key Garden Graze Items (Look for the 🥕):** - **Potato Pancakes** with house-made applesauce (Germany) - **Lumpia** with plant-based pork and yuzu sweet-and-sour (The Citrus Blossom), pick up the new **[Orange Bird Sipper](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/05/the-orange-bird-sipper-at-epcot-2026-is-already-turning-heads-at-the-citrus-blossom/)** with Orange-Lemon Smoothie - **Coconut Panna Cotta** with cherry gelée (Nectar) - **Grilled Street Corn on the Cob** with savory garlic spread (Beach Grub) [![Potato Pancakes with house-made applesauce (Germany)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-PotatoPancake-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-PotatoPancake.jpg)[![Lumpia with plant-based pork and yuzu sweet-and-sour (The Citrus Blossom)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-Lumpia-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-Lumpia.jpg)[![Coconut Panna Cotta with cherry gelée (Nectar)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-PannaCotta-900x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-PannaCotta.jpg)[![Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread (Beach Grub)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-StreetCorn-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-StreetCorn.jpg)GrilledCornCob## Drinks and Sips From floral-infused ales to vibrant slushies, the drink menu is just as extensive as the food. - **Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (Pineapple Promenade):** The undisputed fan favorite of the festival. It is non-alcoholic, floral, and highly photogenic. - **Dubai Chocolate Frozen Cappuccino (Joffrey’s Coffee):** A trendy new addition featuring pistachio syrup and dark chocolate sauce. - **La Vie en Rose Frozen Slush (Fleur de Lys, France):** A sophisticated blend of vodka, Grey Goose L’Orange, and St-Germain elderflower liqueur. - **Flower Power Margarita (Jardin de Fiestas, Mexico):** Features tequila, orange-pineapple juice, and a rose-petal salt rim. [![Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (Pineapple Promenade): The undisputed fan favorite of the festival. It is non-alcoholic, floral, and highly photogenic.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-VioletLemonade-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-VioletLemonade.jpg)[![Dubai Chocolate Frozen Cappuccino (Joffrey’s Coffee): A trendy new addition featuring pistachio syrup and dark chocolate sauce.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-DubaiChocolate-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-DubaiChocolate.jpg)[![La Vie en Rose Frozen Slush (Fleur de Lys, France): A sophisticated blend of vodka, Grey Goose L’Orange, and St-Germain elderflower liqueur.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-CitrusSlushy-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WDW-FG-Foodie-Guide-CitrusSlushy.jpg)## Topiaries and Entertainment While you eat your way around the World Showcase, keep an eye out for over **[60 character topiaries](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/20/epcots-flower-garden-topiary-watch-2026/ "Epcot’s Flower & Garden Topiary Watch 2026")**. This year, look for **Stitch** near Mission: SPACE, **Tiana** in the American Adventure, and a massive **Encanto** family display near the Imagination pavilion. After dinner, head to the America Gardens Theatre for the **[Garden Rocks Concert Series](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/21/2026-walt-disney-world-garden-rocks-concert-series-music-acts-announced/ "2026 Walt Disney World Garden Rocks Concert Series Music Acts Announced")**. Catch acts like **Simple Plan**, **98 Degrees**, and **Air Supply** performing nightly. ![Epcot's Flower & Garden Topiary Watch 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Epcots-Flower-Garden-Topiary-Watch-2026-1600x900.jpg)Epcot’s Flower & Garden Topiary Watch 2026## Quick Tips for Your Food Crawl - **Go Cash-Free:** Grab a wearable **Disney Gift Card** wristlet featuring Orange Bird or Spike the Bee. You can load it with as little as $15 to make tapping and paying at the kiosks much faster. - **Check the Calendar:** The **EPCOT Farmers Feast** kitchen features a rotating seasonal menu. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Families planning summer getaways, Walt Disney World offers the ultimate experience, and this year’s [**Cool Kids Summer**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/02/disney-world-gears-up-for-cool-kid-summer-with-limited-time-magic/ "Disney World Gears Up for “Cool Kid Summer” with Limited-Time Magic") is set to deliver unforgettable fun. For many parents, though, trying to show the kids the best day ever and trying to get the most out of each Park, planning can seem overwhelming. We are here to break down each Park, starting with Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and help you and the kids have a great day, avoid breakdowns, cool off, and see some of the best new shows Disney has to offer. **What is Cool Kids Summer? Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World, from May 27th to September 1st, 2025**, is an exciting event packed with kid-centric fun across all four theme parks. Expect special character interactions, high-energy dance parties with DJs, and Disney friends like Stitch and Pluto. Plus, get great deals on rooms and [**tickets**](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/2025-Summer-Ticket-Offer/). Make incredible memories this summer as villains take center stage, a brand-new parade lights up the night, and so much more! [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 at Walt Disney World: The Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) **What is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Cool Kids Summer?** Get ready for lots of fun at Animation Courtyard! Kids can play games and make crafts all day. You might see magicians, jump rope tricks, and even surprise visits from your favorite characters! The fun doesn’t stop there! Come dance with Mickey Mouse and friends from Disney Junior at a super fun indoor party with a DJ. Starting May 27th, there will be two brand new indoor shows for everyone: **“[The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/26/may-27th-2025-opening-for-the-little-mermaid-a-musical-adventure-at-disney-world/ "May 27th 2025: Opening for “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” at Disney World")“**: Watch the classic story of The Little Mermaid come to life with all the songs you love and beautiful scenes! Showtimes start at 9:15 AM, last show 7:15 PM **“[Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/10/showtimes-released-disney-villains-unfairly-ever-after-at-hollywood-studios/)“**: See the Magic Mirror show off Disney’s most famous bad guys in a really fun and amazing way. Showtimes – **Morning:** 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM – **Afternoon**: noon, 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM – **Evening**: 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM ![Family Guide to Cool Kids Summer at Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20220707_095346-1600x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title **Summer Park Hours: Early Entry – 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM, Park Hours – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM** **Family Transportation to and from Hollywood Studios**: Stroller? No Stroller? Want to relax? Need to get to Hollywood Studios and rope drop? There are many options depending on where you are staying on or off property. Disney Skyliner from Pop Century, Art of Animation, Riviera, or any of the Disney Boardwalk resorts. Disney Friendship boats run from Disney Boardwalk Resorts, Walt Disney World Swan and Walt Disney World Dolphin. Disney Bus service runs an hour before to an hour after park hours. Minnie Van service with options for Car Seats and room for strollers. Parking for your vehicle is included with your resort stay. **Where can you and the kids cool off?** While summer in Florida can feel oppressive with temperatures hovering around 95° with 10000% humidity, it can feel like you are a potato wrapped in tin foil on a grill (hyperbole for sure, but you get the point), these two new Disney Live Entertainment offerings offer A/C to cool off for around 20 minutes each. Furthermore, the new show inside the Disney Junior Play and Dance building called “Get Animated” is a great place to let the young ones run around and dance out of the heat. **Beating the Summer Heat (Beyond AC):** Stay hydrated. Every quick service offers free ice water. During summer, they normally have trays of water ready for you to just pick up and go. If they do not, just ask. We suggest bringing personal misting fans, or buying one from any cart in Hollywood Studios. ![Family Guide to Cool Kids Summer at Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20220707_095737-1600x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Family dining options:** **Rule #1: Always have snacks packed!** Goldfish, Ritz Bits, jerky, assorted favorite bars (cereal, Z-bars, granola), peanut butter packs with a spoon (you can find an apple/apple slices at quick service/snack stands), apple sauce/other fruit puree pouches, fruit snacks, Toast-Chee cracker packs, cutie/mandarins. And of course, you have to eat at least one Mickey Bar! It is considered a vacation if the little ones aren’t at some point a chocolate mess! Disney Parks Blog and Disney Eats may release a Foodie Guide to Cool Kids Summer; we do not know for sure, but our guess is that it will be out soon. Until then, ABC Commisary is a great option for any meal with inside seating and plenty of outdoor seating. Star Wars fans will enjoy Docking Bay 7 quick service. If you have kids and the budget, Hollywood & Vine is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with various character dining options. Kids will love meeting the Disney Junior characters at breakfast with Doc McStuffin’s, Vampirina, and Fancy Nancy. Our suggestion for rope dropping, Grab and Go, Fairfax Fair, or a Ronto Wrap at Ronto Roasters. **Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Character Greetings Cool Kids Summer**: Disney has updated the list of Disney characters guests can meet and greet all summer long at Hollywood Studios. - Echo Lake – Olaf - Commisary Lane – Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse - Toy Story Land – Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie - Pixar Plaza – Edna Mode, Frozone, Mrs. Incredible, Sully - Walt Disney Presents – Ariel (Live-Action) - Animation Courtyard – BB-8, Chewbacca, Chip ‘n’ Dale, Clarabelle Cow, Doc McStuffins, Darth Vader, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Fancy Nancy, Goofy, Max, Pluto, Timon, Vampirina - Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge – The Mandalorian & Baby Grogu, Stormtroopers, Kylo Ren, Vi Moradi **Baby Care Center and Quiet Spots:** The Baby Care Center at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is located near the main entrance of the park. Offering changing tables, nursing rooms, a microwave and sink, a Restroom, Quiet room with rocking or gliding chairs. For kids who may need to get away from the sensory overload, those who may be neurodivergent: Quiet spots that we recommend – Star Wars Launch Bay with the many A/C rooms, outdoor small theater area for kids to sit or run. The Tower Hotel Gifts and Joffrey’s area by the Tower of Terror offers shade and some seating, plus you may meet a character or two in a rare appearance. Walt Disney Presents Theater, the whole area is inside and quiet, and if you need to sit, just watch whatever is being presented in a 10-minute show. **We have personally used each one of these spots!** **Tips:** - **Download and use the My Disney Experience App, and for the kids, Disney Play.** - **Take advantage of Disney Photopass, you want these memories.** - **Sunscreen! SPF-50 and above lotion, Spray on for a quick refresh** - **Dont buy souvenirs in the morning, you dont want to carry extra bags in the summer, dinner time is the perfect time to shop and digest.** - **Check Hight Requirements beforehand, some rides are for older kids, and adults who want to be kids** - **Water, Water, and more Water.** - **Try to freeze a few water bottles before Park Days! Nothing hits and feels better than a frozen splash of water!** - **Speaking of Water… It “COULD” rain every day between 3:30 and 7:00 PM**. - **Stroller Parking is available close by each attraction. Make sure you have your stroller marked to spot easily.** - **Break Times: Schedule breaks throughout the day. If staying on site at a Disney Resort, take the afternoon off for swimming and relaxing** - **FANTASMIC! is the best way to end a day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.** Finally, and as a family who has kids on the Spectrum, or the greatest tip we can ever give: Stay Flexible. Do not try and overschedule. Plan ahead for dining, that is a must-do in Hollywood Studios, use Lightning Lane if possible, but be flexible. Go with the flow. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Families planning summer getaways, Walt Disney World offers the ultimate experience, and this year’s [**Cool Kids Summer**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/02/disney-world-gears-up-for-cool-kid-summer-with-limited-time-magic/ "Disney World Gears Up for “Cool Kid Summer” with Limited-Time Magic") is set to deliver unforgettable fun. For many parents, though, trying to show the kids the best day ever and trying to get the most out of each Park, planning can seem overwhelming. We are here to break down each Park, [Disney’s Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/17/family-guide-to-cool-kids-summer-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/) guide is complete, and today we are heading on the **Monorail to Epcot** to help you and the kids have a great day, avoid breakdowns, cool off, and have the best Cool Kids Summer day at Epcot. **What is Cool Kids Summer? Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World, from May 27th to September 1st, 2025**, is an exciting event packed with kid-centric fun across all four theme parks. Expect special character interactions, high-energy dance parties with DJs, and Disney friends like Stitch and Pluto. Plus, get great deals on Disney Resort rooms and **[Park tickets](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/2025-Summer-Ticket-Offer/)**. Make incredible memories this summer as villains take center stage, a brand-new parade lights up the night, and so much more! [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 at Walt Disney World: The Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) **Summer Park Hours: Early Entry – 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM, Park Hours – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM** **What is coming to Epcot for Cool Kids Summer?** Get ready for some Goofy fun at EPCOT! CommuniCore Hall is transforming into a Goof-tastic playground called [**GoofyCore Hall**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/02/cool-kids-summer-2025-at-walt-disney-world-in-goofycore-hall-goofys-ultimate-playground/ "Cool Kids Summer 2025 at Walt Disney World in GoofyCore Hall: Goofy’s Ultimate Playground"), an immersive experience where you can dance at DJ-led parties and play silly games like Loopy Limbo. Plus, starting June 1st, keep an eye out near the EPCOT Main Entrance for the return of [Phineas and Ferb](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/16/hey-ferb-phineas-and-ferb-meet-greet-returns-to-walt-disney-world-june-1st/ "“Hey, Ferb!” Phineas and Ferb Meet & Greet Returns to Walt Disney World June 1st"), just before their new season premieres on Disney Channel and Disney+ on June 5th! Hey Ferb, I know what we’re gonna do today! ![Family Guide to Disney's Cool Kids Summer at Epcot!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GoofyCore-at-CommuniCore-Hall-1-1598x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Family Transportation to and from Epcot**: Stroller? No Stroller? Want to relax? Need to get to Epcot so parents can rope drop Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind? There are many options, depending on where you are staying, on or off property. The **Disney Monorail** from the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) if you are staying at any Magic Kingdom Resorts, Grand Floridian, The Contemporary, or the Polynesian Resort. **Disney Skyliner** from Pop Century, Art of Animation, and Riviera. **Disney Friendship boats** run from Disney Boardwalk Resorts, Walt Disney World Swan, and Walt Disney World Dolphin. **Disney Bus service** runs an hour before to an hour after park hours. Minnie Van service with options for Car Seats and room for strollers. Parking for your vehicle is included with your resort stay. **Where can you and the kids cool off?** Summer in Florida can feel oppressive with temperatures hovering around 95° and 10000% humidity, it can feel like you are a potato wrapped in tin foil on a grill (hyperbole for sure, but you get the point), *I’m saying it’s hot in Florida! How Hot? I saw two hobbits throw a ring into my backyard last summer*. I digress. GoffyCore Hall will offer A/C to cool off, plus the kids will be able to burn off some extra energy dancing and playing. Disney Annual Passholders have Restaurant Marekesh in the Morocco Pavilion that is open until July 31st. [Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/journey-of-water/), if you do not mind the kids getting a little wet. ImaginAtrium, the DVC Member Lounge, open from 10 AM till 5:00 PM, unless you have **Membership Magic Beyond** then it is open until 8:30. **Beating the Summer Heat (Beyond AC):** Stay hydrated. Every quick service offers free ice water. During summer, they normally have trays of water ready for you to just pick up and go. If they do not, just ask. We suggest bringing personal misting fans or buying one from any store in Epcot. **Family dining options:** **Rule #1: Always have snacks packed!** Goldfish, Ritz Bits, jerky, assorted favorite bars (cereal, Z-bars, granola), peanut butter packs with a spoon (you can find an apple/apple slices at quick service/snack stands), apple sauce/other fruit puree pouches, fruit snacks, Toast-Chee cracker packs, cutie/mandarins. And of course, you have to eat at least one Mickey Bar! It is considered a vacation if the little ones aren’t at some point a chocolate mess! **Disney Parks Blog and Disney Eats may release a Foodie Guide to Cool Kids Summer**; we do not know for sure, but we guess that it will be out soon. Families with children who like dining with characters, there are two great options: Garden Grill in The Land with Chip & Dale and their Disney pals serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall: Join Disney Princesses for Storybook Dining inside a medieval castle in the Norway Pavilion. Budget-friendly options include Sunshine Seasoning, which serves a healthier menu. Via Napoli Pizza window, cause you know, who doesn’t love pizza? ![Family Guide to Disney's Cool Kids Summer at Epcot!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20230911_121525-1600x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Disney’s EPCOT – Character Greetings Cool Kids Summer**: Disney has updated the list of Disney characters guests can meet and greet all summer long at Epcot. - World Celebration – Mickey & Friends, Figment, **Phineas & Ferb**, Goofy - World Discovery – Star-Lord - World Nature – Moana - World Showcase – Asha, Jasmine, Donald Duck, Belle, Anna and Elsa, Aurora, Mulan, Alice, Snow White, Winnie the Pooh **Baby Care Center and Quiet Spots:** The Baby Care Center at Epcot is located near the Odyssey Pavilion, near the bridge to the Mexico Pavilion. Offering changing tables, nursing rooms, a microwave and sink, a Restroom, Quiet room with rocking or gliding chairs. **First Aid is also located here**. For kids who may need to get away from the sensory overload, those who may be neurodivergent: Quiet spots that we recommend – Indoors at the Living with the Seas aquarium, Mission Space exit playground. The Playground in World Nature is located outside the Creation Shop. In World Showcase, our favorite spot is in the China Pavilion, the Reflections of China seating area, along with the museum. **We have personally used each one of these spots!** **Tips:** - **Download and use the My Disney Experience App, and for the kids, Disney Play.** - **Take advantage of Disney Photopass, you want these memories.** - **Sunscreen! SPF-50 and above lotion, Spray on for a quick refresh** - **Dont buy souvenirs in the morning, you dont want to carry extra bags in the summer, dinner time is the perfect time to shop and digest.** - **Check Hight Requirements beforehand, some rides are for older kids, and adults who want to be kids** - **Water, Water, and more Water.** - **Try to freeze a few water bottles before Park Days! Nothing hits and feels better than a frozen splash of water!** - **Speaking of Water… It “COULD” rain every day between 3:30 and 7:00 PM**. - **Stroller Parking is available close by each attraction. Make sure you have your stroller marked to spot easily.** - **Break Times: Schedule breaks throughout the day. If staying on site at a Disney Resort, take the afternoon off for swimming and relaxing** - **Luminous! is the best way to end a day at Epcot.** Finally, and as a family that has kids on the Spectrum, or the greatest tip we can ever give: Stay Flexible. Do not try and overschedule. Plan for dining that you think is a must-do in Epcot, Lightning Lane Frozen Ever After, if possible, but be flexible. Go with the flow. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Families planning summer getaways, Walt Disney World offers the ultimate experience, and this year’s [**Cool Kids Summer**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/02/disney-world-gears-up-for-cool-kid-summer-with-limited-time-magic/ "Disney World Gears Up for “Cool Kid Summer” with Limited-Time Magic") is set to deliver unforgettable fun. For many parents, though, trying to show the kids the best day ever and trying to get the most out of each Park, planning can seem overwhelming. We are here to break down each Park, and today we are heading to explore the wildlife at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to help you and the kids have a great day, avoid breakdowns, cool off, and have the best Cool Kids Summer day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 at Walt Disney World: The Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) - [**Disney’s Hollywood Studios**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/17/family-guide-to-cool-kids-summer-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ "Family Guide to Cool Kids Summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios") - [**Epcot**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/18/family-guide-to-disneys-cool-kids-summer-at-epcot/ "Family Guide to Disney’s Cool Kids Summer at Epcot!") **What is Cool Kids Summer? Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World, from May 27th to September 1st, 2025**, is an exciting event packed with kid-centric fun across all four theme parks. Expect special character interactions, high-energy dance parties with DJs, and Disney friends like Stitch and Pluto. Plus, get great deals on Disney Resort rooms and **[Park tickets](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/2025-Summer-Ticket-Offer/)**. Make incredible memories this summer as villains take center stage, a brand-new parade lights up the night, and so much more! **Summer Park Hours: Early Entry – 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM, Park Hours – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM** Check the Schedule for updated times. **What is coming to Animal Kingdom for Cool Kids Summer?** Embark on an exciting adventure filled with new activities! Head to Rafiki’s Planet Watch for engaging, hands-on crafts focused on pollinators. While exploring the park, keep an eye out for incredible animals and earn a special, limited-time Wilderness Explorers badge. Finally, conclude your wild day with a lively sing-along at Discovery Island, featuring original songs and playful tales about the amazing creatures you encountered. ![Family Guide to Disney's Cool Kids Summer at Disney's Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20220611_114156-1600x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Family Transportation to and from DAK**: Stroller? No Stroller? Want to relax? Need to get to Animal Kingdom so the family can rope drop Flight of Avatar in Pandora? There are many options, depending on where you are staying, on or off property. Disney’s Animal Kingdom does not have all the same options as the other 3 Parks. **Disney Bus service** runs an hour before to an hour after park hours. Minnie Van service with options for Car Seats and room for strollers. Parking for your vehicle is included with your resort stay. **Where can you and the kids cool off?** Summer in Florida can feel oppressive with temperatures hovering around 95° and 10000% humidity, it can feel like you are a potato wrapped in tin foil on a grill (hyperbole for sure, but you get the point), *I’m saying it’s hot in Florida! How Hot? We went to fry an egg on the* asphalt, but it came out of the shell hard-boiled. Sorry, Dad jokes always make us chuckle. I digress. [Rafiki’s Planet Watch](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/wildlife-express-train/?msockid=0b865e0a518d637520fa4bd5502c6298&CMP=ILC-DPFY25Q2wo0424250077G) Explore Affection Section, a petting zoo, Habitat Habit!, an outdoor discovery trail, and Conservation Station, an animal care facility. The Finding Nemo Big Blue & Beyond show is 20 minutes of pure Air Conditioning. Restaurantasaurus not only had decent food for the whole family, but there was plenty of seating inside and out, and a secluded section near The Boneyard where kids could easily access and run around to burn some excess energy. Festival of the Lion King, Pizzafari, and a ride on Kilimanjaro Safari are all good spots. **Beating the Summer Heat (Beyond AC):** Stay hydrated. Every quick service offers free ice water. During summer, they normally have trays of water ready for you to just pick up and go. If they do not, just ask. We suggest bringing personal misting fans or buying one from any store in or cart in DAK. ![Family Guide to Disney's Cool Kids Summer at Disney's Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250317_101039-1600x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Family dining options:** **Rule #1: Always have snacks packed!** Goldfish, Ritz Bits, jerky, assorted favorite bars (cereal, Z-bars, granola), peanut butter packs with a spoon (you can find an apple/apple slices at quick service/snack stands), apple sauce/other fruit puree pouches, fruit snacks, Toast-Chee cracker packs, cutie/mandarins. And of course, you have to eat at least one Mickey Bar! It is considered a vacation if the little ones aren’t at some point a chocolate mess! **Disney Parks Blog and Disney Eats may release a Foodie Guide to Cool Kids Summer**; we do not know for sure, but we guess that it will be out soon. Families with children who like dining with characters, Tusker House has Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and other friends in safari outfits. Previously mentioned Restaurantasaurus in Dino-Land USA has food for everyone, plus a strolling guitar player for entertainment. Pizzafari, because Pizza and Air Conditioning! **Disney’s DAK – Character Greetings Cool Kids Summer**: Disney has updated the list of Disney characters guests can meet and greet all summer long at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. - Oasis – Pluto - Discovery Island – Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Russell and Dug, Kevin, Moana, Pocahontas - DinoLand U.S.A. – Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Chip ‘n’ Dale, Goofy **Baby Care Center and Quiet Spots:** The Baby Care Center at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is located next to Creature Comforts, aka Starbucks, on Discovery Island. This is closest to the bridge to and from Africa. The Baby Care Center offers changing tables, nursing rooms, a microwave and sink, a Restroom, Quiet room with rocking or gliding chairs. **First Aid is also located here**. For kids who may need to get away from the sensory overload, and those who may be neurodivergent, Quiet spots that we recommend are circled on the map below. The Maharajah Jungle Trek at the top of the map is shaded and very quiet; this is a hidden oasis! In the center are tables and little hideaways on the Discovery River, and on Discovery Island, Flame Tree BBQ has a ton of seating in a cooler, shady area with roof coverings. For places with AC, the back room of Pizzafari can be quiet. ![Family Guide to Disney's Cool Kids Summer at Disney's Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-18-090827.png)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title **Tips:** - **Download and use the My Disney Experience App, and for the kids, Disney Play.** - **Take advantage of Disney Photopass, you want these memories.** - **Sunscreen! SPF-50 and above lotion, Spray on for a quick refresh** - **Dont buy souvenirs in the morning, you dont want to carry extra bags in the summer, dinner time is the perfect time to shop and digest.** - **Check Hight Requirements beforehand, some rides are for older kids, and adults who want to be kids** - **Water, Water, and more Water.** - **Try to freeze a few water bottles before Park Days! Nothing hits and feels better than a frozen splash of water!** - **Speaking of Water… It “COULD” rain every day between 3:30 and 7:00 PM**. - **Stroller Parking is available close by each attraction. Make sure you have your stroller marked to spot easily.** - **Break Times: Schedule breaks throughout the day. If staying on site at a Disney Resort, take the afternoon off for swimming and relaxing** **Finally, and as a family that has kids on the Spectrum, or the greatest tip we can ever give**: Stay Flexible. Do not try and overschedule. Plan for dining that you think is a must-do in Epcot, Lightning Lane Frozen Ever After, if possible, but be flexible. Go with the flow. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Family Guide to Disney’s Cool Kids Summer at the Magic Kingdom. Families planning summer getaways, Walt Disney World offers the ultimate experience, and this year’s [**Cool Kids Summer**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/02/disney-world-gears-up-for-cool-kid-summer-with-limited-time-magic/ "Disney World Gears Up for “Cool Kid Summer” with Limited-Time Magic") is set to deliver unforgettable fun. For many parents, though, trying to show the kids the best day ever and trying to get the most out of each Park, planning can seem overwhelming. We are here to break down each Park, and today we are here to help plan the Summer of 2025 at Disney’s Magic Kingdom and to help you and the kids have a great day, avoid breakdowns, cool off, and have the best Cool Kids Summer day at the Magic Kingdom. Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 at [Walt Disney World: The Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) Check out the Parks at Walt Disney World for Cool Kids Summer: - [**Disney’s Hollywood Studios**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/17/family-guide-to-cool-kids-summer-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ "Family Guide to Cool Kids Summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios") - [**Epcot**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/18/family-guide-to-disneys-cool-kids-summer-at-epcot/ "Family Guide to Disney’s Cool Kids Summer at Epcot!") - [**Disney’s Animal Kingdom**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/18/family-guide-to-disneys-cool-kids-summer-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/) **What is Cool Kids Summer? Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World, from May 27th to September 1st, 2025**, is an exciting event packed with kid-centric fun across all four theme parks. Expect special character interactions, high-energy dance parties with DJs, and Disney friends like Stitch and Pluto. Plus, get great deals on Disney Resort rooms and **[Park tickets](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/2025-Summer-Ticket-Offer/)**. Make incredible memories this summer as villains take center stage, a brand-new parade lights up the night, and so much more! As a guest at a Disney Resort Collection hotel, you can get complimentary admission to either Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach water park on your check-in day. Plus, all Disney Resort hotel guests and those at select other hotels can also take advantage of 30-minute early theme park entry each day, offering a fantastic head start to your magical adventures and maybe even a chance to see some beloved characters. **Summer Park Hours: Early Entry – 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM, Park Hours – 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM** [Check the Schedule for updated times](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/calendars/day/2025-05-27/#/animal-kingdom,hollywood-studios,epcot,magic-kingdom/). **What is coming to Magic Kingdom for Cool Kids Summer?** Step right up to summer fun at Magic Kingdom! Get ready for the **[Big Top Bash](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/26/big-top-bash-with-pluto-opens-for-cool-kids-summer-at-the-magic-kingdom/)** in Storybook Circus, where kids can dance with a DJ ringmaster and Pluto, surrounded by playful stilt walkers and jugglers. Over in Tomorrowland, join Stitch for the high-energy **Galactic Blast dance party at the Tomorrowland Stage**, and afterwards, cool down inside **Merchant of Venus with a craft inspired by the new Disney-Pixar film “Elio.”** Plus, keep an eye out for **“[Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/02/24/disneys-2025-starlight-parade-official-page-live/ "Disney’s 2025 “Starlight” Parade: Official Page Live!"),” an upcoming nighttime parade** featuring beloved characters from films like “Encanto” and “Frozen” later this summer. ![Family Guide to Disney's Cool Kids Summer at Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-wdw-mk-disney-starlight-blue-fairy-1200x675.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title[Cool Kids Summer Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Cool-Kids-Summer-Magic-Kingdom-1.pdf)[Download](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Cool-Kids-Summer-Magic-Kingdom-1.pdf) **Family Transportation to and from Magic Kingdom**: Stroller? No Stroller? Want to relax? Need to get to Animal Kingdom so the family can rope drop Flight of Avatar in Pandora? There are many options, depending on where you are staying, on or off property. Disney’s Animal Kingdom does not have all the same options as the other 3 Parks. **Disney Monorail** from the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), a direct route to the Magic Kingdom. Monorail Resort Loop stops at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Grand Floridian, the Polynesian Resort, and the TTC. The **Disney Ferry** from the TTC. **Disney Bus service** runs an hour before to an hour after park hours. Minnie Van service with options for Car Seats and room for strollers. Parking for your vehicle is included with your resort stay. Guests staying in the Seven Seas Lagoon, or Bay Lake, can also use Friendship Boats. **Where can you and the kids cool off?** Summer in Florida can feel oppressive with temperatures hovering around 95° and 10000% humidity, it can feel like you are a potato wrapped in tin foil on a grill (hyperbole for sure, but you get the point), *I’m saying it’s hot in Florida! How Hot?* Frozen Sing-A-Long is now called “Slush, the Puddle Song”. Sorry, Dad jokes always make us chuckle. I digress. There are a few options for the family to cool off, Dumbo’s Big Top Playground. Speaking of Dumbo, and the Big Top Bash: Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station is a fun way to play and cool off. Cool off at a whimsical water play area inspired by the circus train from Walt Disney’s *Dumbo*. A ride on the Peoplemover in the evening while the Galactic Blast dance party is happening. **Beating the Summer Heat (Beyond AC):** Stay hydrated. Every quick service offers free ice water. During summer, they normally have trays of water ready for you to just pick up and go. If they do not, just ask. We suggest bringing personal misting fans or buying one from any store in or cart in the Magic Kingdom. ![Family Guide to Disney's Cool Kids Summer at Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20240704_1642490-1600x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Family dining options:** **Rule #1: Always have snacks packed!** Goldfish, Ritz Bits, jerky, assorted favorite bars (cereal, Z-bars, granola), peanut butter packs with a spoon (you can find an apple/apple slices at quick service/snack stands), apple sauce/other fruit puree pouches, fruit snacks, Toast-Chee cracker packs, cutie/mandarins. And of course, you have to eat at least one Mickey Bar! It is considered a vacation if the little ones aren’t at some point a chocolate mess! **Disney Parks Blog and Disney Eats may release a Foodie Guide to Cool Kids Summer**; we do not know for sure, but we guess that it will be out soon. Families with children who like dining with characters, Be Our Guest with the Beast from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and Cinderella’s Royal Table, if the budget allows. We will always recommend The Crystal Palace for breakfast with Winnie-the-Pooh and 100-Acre Wood friends. To save your budget, Cosmic Rays with Sonny Eclipse has great A/C, a show, and food for the masses. **Magic Kingdom – Character Greetings Cool Kids Summer**: Disney has updated the list of Disney characters guests can meet and greet all summer long at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. - Fantasyland – Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, Goofy, Mirabel, Minnie Mouse, Peter Pan & Wendy, Princess Tiana, Tigger, Winnie the Pooh, Anastasia & Drizella with Lady Tremaine, Hook & Smee, Rapunzel & Flynn - Main Street, U.S.A. – Mickey Mouse, Elana, Mulan, Mary Poppins & Bert plus Penguin - Adventureland – Characters from Aladdin (Aladdin & Princess Jasmine), Raya - Tomorrowland – Chip ‘n’ Dale, Stitch, Mr. & Mrs. Incredible - Frontierland – The Country Bears: Wendell, Romeo McGrowl, Shaker, Big Al - Liberty Square – Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen, Pocahontas ![Family Guide to Disney's Cool Kids Summer at Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250513_093535-507x900.jpg)![Family Guide to Disney's Cool Kids Summer at Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250511_1025050-1-507x900.jpg) **Baby Care Center and Quiet Spots:** The Baby Care Center at Magic Kingdom is located between The Crystal Palace and Casey’s Corner. The Baby Care Center offers changing tables, nursing rooms, a microwave and sink, a Restroom, Quiet room with rocking or gliding chairs. **First Aid is also located here**. For kids who may need to get away from the sensory overload, and those who may be neurodivergent, there are some quiet spots to get away. Behind the Tomorrowland Stage, near the restrooms closer to the Carousel of Progress, is an outdoor spot. Dumbo Circus Tent playground is cool and the kids can run around. The walkway under Tron Lightcycle Run is in between Tomorrowland and Fantasyland, and it is shaded. Finally, The Hall of Presidents should be reopening soon and is a great place to learn history and get some A/C! **Tips:** - **Download and use the My Disney Experience App, and for the kids, Disney Play.** - **Take advantage of Disney Photopass, you want these memories.** - **Sunscreen! SPF-50 and above lotion, Spray on for a quick refresh** - **Dont buy souvenirs in the morning, you dont want to carry extra bags in the summer, dinner time is the perfect time to shop and digest.** - **Check Hight Requirements beforehand, some rides are for older kids, and adults who want to be kids** - **Water, Water, and more Water.** - **Try to freeze a few water bottles before Park Days! Nothing hits and feels better than a frozen splash of water!** - **Speaking of Water… It “COULD” rain every day between 3:30 and 7:00 PM**. - **Stroller Parking is available close by each attraction. Make sure you have your stroller marked to spot easily.** - **Break Times: Schedule breaks throughout the day. If staying on site at a Disney Resort, take the afternoon off for swimming and relaxing** - **Capping the night off with “Happily Ever After” will remind you why you decided to come to Walt Disney World for Cool Kids Summer** **Finally, and as a family that has kids on the Spectrum, or the greatest tip we can ever give**: Stay Flexible. Do not try and overschedule. Plan for dining that you think is a must-do in **[Magic Kingdom](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/magic-kingdom/)**, Lightning Lane Tron Lightcycle, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, if possible, but be flexible. Go with the flow. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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When you visit the circus big top, you expect to see performers, clowns, stilt walkers, and jugglers. This summer, that is exactly what families will find when they visit the **Big Top Circus Tent in Fantasyland**, with one exceptional addition, Pluto! **Big Top Bash at Storybook Circus** – Step right up to summer fun under the Big Top. Kids can join the DJ ringmaster for a summertime dance party full of pop-up silliness with Pluto. And with stilt walkers and jugglers performing around you, you’ll feel like the ringmaster of fun. Here is a full Family Planning Guide to [**Cool Kids Summer at the Magic Kingdom**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/18/family-guide-to-disneys-cool-kids-summer-at-magic-kingdom/ "Family Guide to Disney’s Cool Kids Summer at Magic Kingdom") for those planning on visiting. **What is Cool Kids Summer? Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World, from May 27th to September 1st, 2025**, is an exciting event packed with kid-centric fun across all four theme parks. Expect special character interactions, high-energy dance parties with DJs, and Disney friends like Stitch and Pluto. Plus, get great deals on Disney Resort rooms and **[Park tickets](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/2025-Summer-Ticket-Offer/)**. Make incredible memories this summer as villains take center stage, a brand-new parade lights up the night, and so much more! ![Big Top Bash with Pluto Opens for Cool Kids Summer at the Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/0524ZL_CKS_PR_1538MW-1350x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Summer Park Hours: Early Entry – 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM, Park Hours – 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM** [Check the Schedule for updated times](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/calendars/day/2025-05-27/#/animal-kingdom,hollywood-studios,epcot,magic-kingdom/). **What is coming to Magic Kingdom for Cool Kids Summer?** Step right up to summer fun at Magic Kingdom! Get ready for the [**Big Top Bash**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/12/more-disney-characters-arrive-at-the-magic-kingdom-for-cool-kids-summer-2025/ "More Disney Characters Arrive at the Magic Kingdom for Cool Kids Summer 2025") in Storybook Circus, where kids can dance with a DJ ringmaster and Pluto, surrounded by playful stilt walkers and jugglers. Over in Tomorrowland, join Stitch for the high-energy **Galactic Blast dance party at the Tomorrowland Stage**, and afterwards, cool down inside **Merchant of Venus with a craft inspired by the new Disney-Pixar film “Elio.”** **Full list of Characters you can meet this summer at Fantasyland in Disney’s Magic Kingdom for Cool Kids Summer 2025**: Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, Goofy, Mirabel, Minnie Mouse, Peter Pan & Wendy, **Pluto**, Princess Tiana, Tigger, Winnie the Pooh, Anastasia & Drizella with Lady Tremaine, Hook & Smee, Rapunzel & Flynn ![Big Top Bash with Pluto Opens for Cool Kids Summer at the Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/0524ZL_CKS_PR_0734MW-1349x900.jpg)![Big Top Bash with Pluto Opens for Cool Kids Summer at the Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/0524ZL_CKS_PR_0679MW-1349x900.jpg)![Big Top Bash with Pluto Opens for Cool Kids Summer at the Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/0524ZL_CKS_PR_0419MW-1350x900.jpg)Big Top Bash with Pluto Opens for Cool Kids Summer at the Magic Kingdom## Big Top Bash with Pluto Opens for Cool Kids Summer at the Magic Kingdom Big Top Bash with Pluto Opens for Cool Kids Summer at the Magic Kingdom[Cool Kids Summer Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Cool-Kids-Summer-Magic-Kingdom.pdf)[Download](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Cool-Kids-Summer-Magic-Kingdom.pdf) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Big%20Top%20Bash%20with%20Pluto%20Opens%20for%20Cool%20Kids%20Summer%20at%20the%20Magic%20Kingdom&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Big%20Top%20Bash%20with%20Pluto%20Opens%20for%20Cool%20Kids%20Summer%20at%20the%20Magic%20Kingdom "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Fantasy Land News, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World --- ### ["Cool Kids Summer" 2026: New Rides, Free Water Park Entry, and Big Discounts](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/05/cool-kids-summer-2026-new-rides-free-water-park-entry-and-big-discounts/) **Published:** January 5, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** “Cool Kids Summer” 2026: New Rides, Free Water Park Entry, and Big Discounts. Walt Disney World has announced what’s coming with the return of Cool KIDS’ SUMMER in 2026! Starting May 26 and running through September 8, Disney World will debut several new character meet-and-greets, ride updates, and a list of travel deals designed to make a Disney vacation more affordable for families. While we know some of the plans coming to [**Walt Disney World in 2026**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/03/walt-disney-worlds-2026-plans-are-here/ "Walt Disney World’s 2026 Plans are Here"), this is the first major reveal for [Cool Kids Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/)! It looks like it will be filled with so much to do for the whole family. In 2025, we had a blast covering the Animation Courtyard Character meet and greets, hanging with Goofy at Goofycore Hall, and dancing with Stitch at the Magic Kingdom. Disney parks just posted to social media: **“Make your summer plans accordingly 🗓️ Here’s a look at what’s coming to [@WaltDisneyWorld](https://www.instagram.com/WaltDisneyWorld/) this summer ✨😎”** **Updated March 12th, 2026:** Disney Confirms May 26 as the [Biggest Single Day of Cool Kids’ Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/disney-confirms-may-26-as-the-biggest-single-day-of-cool-kids-summer-2026/) !["Cool Kids Summer" 2026: New Rides, Free Water Park Entry, and Big Discounts](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Cool-KIDS-SUMMER_-2026_-New-Rides-Free-Water-Park-Entry-and-Big-Discounts-1600x900.jpg)Disney is leaning heavily into its popular franchises this summer with several temporary and permanent additions: **Bluey at Animal Kingdom:** For the first time, [**Bluey and Bingo will appear at the Conservation Station**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/02/its-official-bluey-and-bingo-are-coming-to-walt-disney-worlds-animal-kingdom-summer-2026/ "It’s Official! Bluey and Bingo are Coming to Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Summer 2026"). Kids can play games from the show and see animals native to Australia. **The Muppets take over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster:** The famous coaster at Hollywood Studios is getting a revamp featuring [**Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem.**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/16/muppets-officially-acknowledge-rock-n-roller-coaster-retheme-thanks-to-fozzie-bear/ "Muppets Officially Acknowledge Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Retheme, Thanks to Fozzie Bear") **Star Wars Updates:** A new mission featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu is coming to the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride. **Soarin’ Across America:** EPCOT will debut a new version of its flight simulator to celebrate the U.S. 250th birthday, featuring landmarks from across the country. **Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live:** A new stage show for younger children is launching at Hollywood Studios. ![ICYMI: Bluey and Bingo are coming to Disney Parks and Cruises in 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Its-Official-Bluey-and-Bingo-are-Coming-to-Walt-Disney-Worlds-Animal-Kingdom-Summer-2026-1600x900.jpg)![GRAB-N-GOOF Food Booth Coming to Goofycore Hall for Cool Kid Summer at Epcot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GRAB-N-GOOF-Food-Booth-Coming-to-Goofycore-Hall-for-Cool-Kid-Summer-at-Epcot-1598x900.jpg)![The Muppets Are Coming: 'Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith' Last Day is March 1st](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rock-On-With-The-Electric-Mayhem-at-Hollywood-Studios-for-Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-Starring-The-Mupp-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Soarin-Across-America-Coming-to-Disneyland-and-Disney-World-1600x898.jpg)**Ways to Save This Summer**: Disney is releasing a series of offers on **January 6, 2026**, to help families manage costs. Here are the main ways to save: **The “Add Free Days” Deal:** If you book a 4-night, 4-day room and ticket package, you can get two extra nights and two extra park days for free. This deal applies to most nights from May 26 to September 15 but must be booked by February 15. **Free Water Park Entry:** Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel between May 26 and September 8 receive complimentary admission to either Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach on their check-in day. **Dining and Room Discounts** - **Kids Eat Free:** Children ages 3 to 9 get a free dining plan when adults on the same reservation purchase one. - **Hotel Savings:** General guests can save up to 30% on rooms. Florida residents can save up to 35%, and Annual Passholders can get up to 40% off. If you stay on-property at hotels like Pop Century or Art of Animation, there are extra perks this summer. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Get ready for a summer of unforgettable memories at Walt Disney World! This year, Disney is rolling out their ‘[Cool Kid Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/26/cool-kid-summer-fresh-beats-family-fun-at-walt-disney-world/ "Cool Kid Summer: Fresh Beats & Family Fun at Walt Disney World")‘ event with exciting new characters, treats, and best of all, a *hidden PhotoPass Magic Shot scavenger hunt* that’s perfect for the whole family. Stop by the Disney PhotoPass Studios and pick up the brand new **Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots Photo Guide** to begin your journey. Inside the booklet: **Capture [COOL KID Magic Shots](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/)!** Snap unforgettable Magic Shots with Disney PhotoPass Service at over 100 spots at Walt Disney World Resort! Flip through this guide where find some of our favorite photo ops. The **PhotoPass Magic Shot Scavenger Hunt booklet** comes with a checklist for you and the family to mark off which Magic Shots you have completed. **The Booklet and Scavenger Hunt are Free.** **Look out for Disney PhotoPass photographers in green shirts, and count how many you can spot by the end of your trip!** **Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot scavenger hunt** does not come with a physical reward, but the memories will last a lifetime. Get ready for the coolest part of the scavenger hunt – seeing all the photo fun! Open your photo gallery in the My Disney Experience app to enjoy all the pixie dust we’ve sprinkled on your photos.\* **Please allow up to 24 hours for photos to appear.** ![Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot Booklet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250601_102658-1600x900.jpg)![Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot Booklet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250601_102753-1600x900.jpg)### **Discover the Cool Kid Summer 2025 Magic Shots at Each Park!** **Magic Kingdom Park** – - Tinker Bell - Lumiere - Hitchhiking Ghosts - Luisa - Tiana - Olaf - Pua ![Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot Booklet Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250601_150045-1-1600x900.jpg)![Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot Booklet Epcot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250601_144429-1600x900.jpg)**EPCOT** – - Runaway Remy - Guardians of the Galaxy Jump Point - Mirabel - Bruni - Hank - Daisy Duck - Ocean Wave **Disney’s Hollywood Studios** - Chip - Porg - Donald Duck - Edna Mode - Green Army Man - Baby Animal - Grogu ![Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot Booklet Disney's Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250601_144402-1600x900.jpg)![Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot Booklet Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250601_144418-1600x900.jpg)Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park - Kevin - Bambi - Lion King - Banshee - Pascal - Kaa - WALL-E and EVE ![New & Must-Try: Cool Kid Summer Disney World Scavenger Hunt!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250601_102719-1600x900.jpg)**Where is Disney PhotoPass Services at Disney World?** Magic Kingdom – Box Office Gifts in Town Square Theater or Liberty Square across from Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe. Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Island Mercantile. Epcot has two locations, either in the American Adventure Pavilion or in front of the Park at Camera Center under Spaceship Earth. Finally, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood Boulevard, or Toy Story Land. **What are Disney PhotoPass, Memory Maker, and Magic Shots?** – [Disney PhotoPass](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/photo-pass-service/) is a complimentary service that gets everyone in the picture, capturing vacation photos and videos of your whole family throughout Walt Disney World Resort. [Memory Maker](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/memory-maker/) is a Disney PhotoPass product that lets you purchase and download all of these photos and videos for one price. Memory maker costs **$185.00** in advance, or **$210.00** if purchased during your Walt Disney World vacation. You can sometimes find deals, like Disney World Annual Passholders pay $99.00 for the year. **Magic Shots – A [Disney PhotoPass](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/photopass-service/) Exclusive**. Classic & Animated Magic Shots: Enhance your photos with whimsical effects to create a magical memento. Ask a Disney PhotoPass photographer to add one of the more than 70 special effects to your photo, like a Disney Character or another fun surprise. ![New & Must-Try: Cool Kid Summer Disney World Magic Shot Scavenger Hunt!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250601_102729-1600x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title ## New & Must-Try: Cool Kid Summer Disney World *Magic Shot* Scavenger Hunt! Disney World has some fun scavenger hunts, like [Spike the Bee: Epcot’s Pollen-Nation Hunt](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/05/where-in-find-spike-the-bee-spikes-pollen-nation-exploration-during-flower-garden-2025/ "Where To Find ‘Spike the Bee’: Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration During Flower & Garden 2025"), [Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/12/03/where-to-find-olaf-during-olafs-holiday-tradition-expedition-2024-during-festival-of-the-holidays/ "Where to Find Olaf During “Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition 2024” During Festival of the Holidays"), and [**Figment’s Brush with the Masters.**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/01/27/where-to-find-figments-paintings-2025-scavenger-hunt-figments-brush-with-the-masters-during-festival-of-the-arts/ "Where to Find Figment’s Paintings 2025 “Scavenger Hunt: Figment’s Brush with the Masters” During Festival of the Arts") Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=New%20%26%20Must-Try%3A%20Cool%20Kid%20Summer%20Disney%20World%20Magic%20Shot%20Scavenger%20Hunt%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=New%20%26%20Must-Try%3A%20Cool%20Kid%20Summer%20Disney%20World%20Magic%20Shot%20Scavenger%20Hunt%21 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The new film brings a new set of American landscapes to the ride and lands on the same day as the [biggest single day of Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/disney-confirms-may-26-as-the-biggest-single-day-of-cool-kids-summer-2026/). [![Soarin' Across America Debuts May 26 at EPCOT as Soarin' Around the World Closes May 13](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Just-Released-the-First-Look-at-Soarin-Across-America-and-the-Grand-Canyon-Footage-Looks-Inc-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Just-Released-the-First-Look-at-Soarin-Across-America-and-the-Grand-Canyon-Footage-Looks-Inc.jpg)Soarin’ Across America Debuts May 26 at EPCOT as Soarin’ Around the World Closes May 13Soarin’ Across America is an updated film for the Soarin’ attraction at EPCOT that replaces the current Soarin’ Around the World experience. The ride uses a hang glider-style theater that lifts guests in front of a large wraparound screen, combining sweeping aerial footage with synchronized wind, scent, and motion effects. The new film focuses on American landscapes rather than global destinations, taking guests over iconic locations across the country. Disney gave fans an early look at the footage, and as Fantasy Land News reported, [the Grand Canyon sequence in particular looks incredible](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/disney-just-released-the-first-look-at-soarin-across-america-and-the-grand-canyon-footage-looks-incredible/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SoarinAcrossAmerica_GrandCanyon2-1350x900.jpg)Soarin’ Around the World will continue running through May 13, 2026. There is a gap between May 13 and the May 26 debut of Soarin’ Across America, which suggests the attraction will be closed for a brief transition period. Disney has not announced whether any special events or previews will be scheduled during that window. May 26 is shaping up to be a major day at Walt Disney World. Beyond the Soarin’ debut, it marks the official launch of [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/), which Disney has called the biggest single day of that event. Soarin’ Around the World replaced the original Soarin’ Over California film when it debuted in 2016. The return to an America-focused film follows years of guest feedback from fans who preferred the domestic version. Disney has not provided details on whether Soarin’ Across America is a permanent change or a limited engagement, so it is worth checking for updates closer to the debut date. ![Soarin' Across America Debuts May 26 at EPCOT as Soarin' Around the World Closes May 13](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Soarin-over-California-Returns-to-California-Adventure-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)Guests visiting EPCOT between May 13 and May 25 should plan around the attraction being unavailable. Anyone hoping to ride Soarin’ Around the World for the last time should target a visit on or before May 13. For guests who want to be among the first to experience Soarin’ Across America, May 26 puts them in the middle of Cool Kids’ Summer festivities across Walt Disney World, which could mean larger crowds but a more event-driven atmosphere. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Fantasy Land News --- ### [Showcase Cinemas Reveals Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Bucket Lineup for Opening Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/showcase-cinemas-reveals-super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-bucket-lineup-for-opening-day/) **Published:** March 9, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Showcase Cinemas is getting in on the *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* merchandise, and the full lineup is now confirmed. When the film opens on **Wednesday, April 1, 2026**, Showcase locations will have five themed items available on opening day, while supplies last. Here is everything coming to Showcase Cinemas for the film’s release. [![Showcase Cinemas Reveals Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Bucket Lineup for Opening Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Showcase-Cinemas-Reveals-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Popcorn-Bucket-Lineup-for-Opening-Day-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Showcase-Cinemas-Reveals-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Popcorn-Bucket-Lineup-for-Opening-Day.jpg)**What Is Coming to Showcase Cinemas for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?** The confirmed Showcase Cinemas lineup includes five items: the **Yoshi Popcorn Bucket**, a **Cup**, a **Tub**, a **Square Cup**, and a **Square Tin**. All five are tied to *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* branding and are available at participating Showcase locations only, for a limited time while supplies last. We have been tracking all of the popcorn bucket and collectible merchandise news for this film. If you missed the original announcement, check out our full breakdown of the [Yoshi Popcorn Bucket coming to theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters/), which covers availability at AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Harkins, Marcus Theatres, and more. Cinemark has just announced they will have the [Luma popcorn bucket in Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow, and a Bowser’s Cauldron mini popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/cinemark-just-dropped-the-full-super-mario-galaxy-movie-bucket-lineup-and-its-massive/)! Plus, Epic Theatres in Florida may have the most extensive lineup of popcorn buckets and cups, featuring all [6 Luma colors.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/epic-theatres-is-offering-all-six-luma-led-popcorn-buckets-and-a-260oz-tub-for-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/) The **Yoshi Popcorn Bucket** is the headline item. This is the same widely-available Yoshi figure bucket coming to multiple theater chains, not a Showcase exclusive. Yoshi sits in a relaxed pose, holding a white Yoshi Egg bowl where your popcorn goes. The detail is impressive — full character sculpt with big round head, blue eyes, little orange shoes, and the red shell on his back. It holds 105 oz of popcorn and is one of the better-looking theater buckets released in recent years. Demand for this one is going to be high. Mario merchandise has moved fast since the first film, and this bucket is available at a wide range of chains simultaneously. If you are planning to grab one at Showcase, opening day is your safest bet. ![Yoshi Popcorn Bucket Is Coming to Theaters April 1st](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Yoshi-Popcorn-Bucket-Is-Coming-to-Theaters-April-1st-1600x900.jpg)Yoshi Popcorn Bucket Is Coming to Theaters April 1st**The Cup, Tub, Square Cup, and Square Tin**. Beyond the Yoshi bucket, Showcase Cinemas is offering four additional collectible items. The **Cup** is a tall drink cup featuring *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* artwork, basically the original poster that was revealed. The **Tub** is a larger popcorn container in the same galaxy artwork style, clearly designed to be a keeper rather than a throwaway. The **Square Cup** is a chunky square-format cup with a lid and straw, red-accented lid on a dark base with movie art. Finally, the **Square Tin** is the most collectible of the flat items — a square tin container with the full movie poster-style artwork on the side, Bowser visible on the art alongside the film’s title treatment. The Square Tin, in particular, is the kind of item that holds up as a shelf display long after the popcorn is gone. The artwork has The Super Mario Galaxy logo, and from what we can see, Yoshi on one side, along with Bowser Jr. on the other side. **When and Where to Get the Showcase Cinemas Super Mario Galaxy Merch**? All five items are available on **opening day, April 1, 2026**, at participating Showcase Cinemas locations. The official announcement notes limited quantities, available while supplies last. Pricing has not been confirmed, but based on comparable theater collectibles, the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket should land around $50, with the flat items likely in the $20 to $35 range. Showcase Cinemas operates locations across the Northeast and Midwest United States, as well as internationally in the United Kingdom and Brazil. Availability will vary by location, so checking your local Showcase ahead of opening weekend is worth doing. **The Bigger Picture on Super Mario Galaxy Movie Merchandise**. This film is shaping up to have one of the largest theater collectible rollouts in recent memory. Between the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket going wide across chains, the Cinemark Super Ticket bundle with the mini Bowser Cauldron, the Luma Popcorn Buckets in five colors, and now the full Showcase Cinemas lineup, there is a lot to track. We covered the full [Super Mario Galaxy Movie popcorn bucket and collectible roundup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters/) in our original piece, and we have been covering this film’s merchandise since the [Yoshi trailer dropped in January](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/25/yoshi-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-new-trailer/). If you are heading to Universal Epic Universe around the release, there is even more happening inside [Super Nintendo World starting MAR10 Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/universal-is-bringing-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-to-life-inside-super-nintendo-world/) through April 13, including a Yoshi meet and greet and exclusive Luma interactive shoulder pals. [![Orange Luma LED Popcorn Bucket Is Now on Fandango for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Luma-Popcorn-Bucket-Fandango-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Luma-Popcorn-Bucket-Fandango.jpg)Orange Luma LED Popcorn Bucket Is Now on Fandango for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260306_201102-920x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260306_201102.jpg)*The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* opens **April 1, 2026**. Keep it locked to [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for more merchandise and collectible updates as the release gets closer. We track every theater popcorn bucket as it drops. Bookmark our [Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) for the full updated lineup. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What merch is Showcase Cinemas offering for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie? Showcase Cinemas is offering five items: the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket, a Cup, a Tub, a Square Cup, and a Square Tin, all available on opening day April 1, 2026, while supplies last. ### Is the Showcase Cinemas Yoshi Popcorn Bucket exclusive? No. The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket is a non-exclusive item available at multiple theater chains including AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Harkins, Marcus Theatres, and Showcase Cinemas. ### When do Showcase Cinemas Super Mario Galaxy items go on sale? All items are available on opening day, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at participating Showcase locations for a limited time while supplies last. ### How much will the Showcase Cinemas Super Mario Galaxy Yoshi Popcorn Bucket cost? Pricing has not been officially confirmed. 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Pixar’s Toy Story’s, The Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper is available starting today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland. The Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister Popcorn Bucket is coming to Disney’s California Adventure at a later date, according to Disney Eats social media today. [![New Pixar Popcorn Bucket & Sipper at Disneyland and Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disneyland-Disney-Hollywood-Studios-Pixar-Popcorn-Bucket-and-Sipper-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disneyland-Disney-Hollywood-Studios-Pixar-Popcorn-Bucket-and-Sipper.jpg)For a complete list of every Disney popcorn bucket currently available at both coasts, see our full [Disney Popcorn Bucket Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/). **The Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper launches today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios & Disneyland Resort. The Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister Bucket launches today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios & is coming to Disney California Adventure Park at a later date. Limit 2 per person, per transaction and available while supplies last.** **The Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister Bucket** is available now at Hollywood Studios for $28.00 and comes with popcorn. This bucket does lightup and has Scream sound. The Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper costs $19.79 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and is available at Woody’s Lunchbox. It can be mobile-ordered! In Disneyland, it is priced at $29.79 and is available at Alien Pizza Planet. Both are a limit of 2 per person and come with a drink. Yesterday, during Disney’s earnings report, they made mention of upcoming [**Toy Story 5 ‘activations’**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/02/toy-story-5-activations-coming-to-disney-parks-in-2026/ "Toy Story 5 ‘Activations’ Coming to Disney Parks in 2026") coming to Disney Parks. Also, for more [**Disney Pixar Hoppers Popcorn Bucket**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/28/hoppers-popcorn-buckets-guide-amc-cinemark-and-harkins-merch-revealed/ "Hoppers Popcorn Buckets Guide: AMC, Cinemark, and Harkins Merch Revealed") releases, follow this link. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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[Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/) tracks every Disney popcorn bucket release, from the parks themselves, and this guide covers everything currently at the parks, what just rotated out, and the exciting new buckets already confirmed for the season ahead. ![Every Walt Disney World Popcorn Bucket Available in March 2026 (Plus What's Coming This Spring)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Every-Walt-Disney-World-Popcorn-Bucket-Available-in-March-2026-Plus-Whats-Coming-This-Spring-1600x900.jpg)## What’s Available Now: March 2026 Disney World Popcorn Buckets ### The Jerrod Maruyama Kawaii Popcorn Bucket (Resort-Wide) The most widely available popcorn bucket across all four Walt Disney World theme parks right now is the **Jerrod Maruyama Kawaii Popcorn Bucket**. If you haven’t seen Maruyama’s work before, his signature style takes beloved Disney characters and renders them in a round, expressive, kawaii-inspired art form that’s instantly recognizable. This bucket packs in an impressive number of characters: Woody and Buzz Lightyear, Crush the sea turtle, Anna and Elsa, Remy from Ratatouille, and many more share space on the design. It also gives a nod to Walt Disney World specifically, with park icons like the Expedition Everest Yeti, a Tower of Terror bellhop, and the three Hitchhiking Ghosts from the Haunted Mansion all making appearances. The four iconic park landmarks, Spaceship Earth, the Tree of Life, the Tower of Terror, and Cinderella Castle, complete the design. The bucket is priced at **$14.29** and comes with popcorn included. Refills run **$2.75**. A matching refillable mug with the same Maruyama artwork is also available if you want to keep the theme going. This bucket replaced several seasonal releases that have now wrapped up, including the Figment popcorn bucket tied to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts and the Zootopia 2 buckets. We covered the full launch of this bucket when it first arrived. [Read our full breakdown of the Jerrod Maruyama Kawaii Popcorn Bucket here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/26/new-walt-disney-world-jerrod-maruyama-kawaii-popcorn-bucket/). [![New Walt Disney World Jerrod Maruyama 'Kawaii' Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/New-Disney-Popcorn-Bucket-Featuring-Disney-Park-Icons-1-1598x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/New-Disney-Popcorn-Bucket-Featuring-Disney-Park-Icons-1.jpg)[![Jerrod Maruyama Kawaii Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260126_110236-1598x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260126_110236.jpg)[![New Walt Disney World Jerrod Maruyama 'Kawaii' Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260126_110239-1598x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260126_110239.jpg) ## EPCOT Popcorn Buckets in March 2026 The **EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival** is in full swing right now, running from March 4 through June 1, 2026. The festival itself does not currently offer a dedicated popcorn bucket, so the Maruyama bucket is your only popcorn option inside the park at this time. That said, there is exciting news for collectors visiting EPCOT this spring. A brand new seasonal bucket is on the way (more on that in the “Coming Soon” section below), and with Easter falling on April 5 this year, the timing suggests it could arrive at the park sooner than in previous years. ## Hollywood Studios Popcorn Buckets in March 2026 Hollywood Studios consistently has the widest variety of popcorn buckets and novelty sippers of any park at Walt Disney World, and March 2026 is no exception. ### Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper The **Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper** from Toy Story is available now at **Woody’s Lunchbox** for **$19.79**. The sipper comes with a drink, and the good news for planners is that it can be mobile ordered, which saves time on busy days. We covered this item’s launch alongside the Monsters, Inc. bucket. [See our full Pixar popcorn bucket article here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/03/new-pixar-popcorn-bucket-sipper-at-disneyland-and-walt-disney-world/). ### Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister Popcorn Bucket One of the most memorable collectibles currently at Hollywood Studios is the **Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister Popcorn Bucket**, available at popcorn stands throughout the park for **$28.00**. What makes this one stand out from a standard bucket is the interactive element: it lights up and plays a screaming sound effect, making it one of the more fun and giftable items in the parks right now. ### Toy Story Alien Sipper The classic **Toy Story Alien Sipper** is also still available at Woody’s Lunchbox for **$16.79**. This one has been around for a while and tends to stay in rotation year-round, so it’s a reliable option if the other sippers are sold out. ### Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Sippers and Cups Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the novelty item offerings rotate regularly. Right now, you can pick up the **Bubo Wamba Family Farms Cup** at the Milk Stand for **$15.29**. The **BB-8 Sipper** is also currently available at ABC Commissary for **$16.29**, making it a solid pick for Star Wars fans who want something they can take home. [![New Pixar Popcorn Bucket & Sipper at Disneyland and Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disneyland-Disney-Hollywood-Studios-Pixar-Popcorn-Bucket-and-Sipper-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disneyland-Disney-Hollywood-Studios-Pixar-Popcorn-Bucket-and-Sipper.jpg)New Pixar Popcorn Bucket & Sipper at Disneyland and Walt Disney World ## Animal Kingdom Popcorn Buckets in March 2026 Animal Kingdom is home to two Lion King-themed collectibles right now, and they make a great pair for fans of the film. We covered both of these when they launched. [Read the full Lion King Popcorn Bucket and Sipper story here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/14/no-king-no-king-la-la-la-la-la-new-disneys-the-lion-king-popcorn-bucket-sipper-at-animal-kingdom/). ### Scar Popcorn Bucket The **Scar Popcorn Bucket** is priced at **$26.63** and is one of the more striking collectibles in the parks right now. It features Scar’s signature sinister expression with light-up eyes, and it comes with an adjustable strap. Popcorn is included at the time of purchase. You can find it at Mahindi in Africa, The Feeding Ground in Discovery Island, Chakranadi in Asia, and Trek Snacks in Asia. The limit is two per person per transaction while supplies last. ### Ed Hyena Sipper The **Ed Hyena Sipper** rounds out the Lion King lineup at Animal Kingdom for **$19.48**. Ed is shown mid-giggle fit, which makes this one of the more fun character designs currently at any Walt Disney World park. It’s available at The Feeding Ground, Mahindi, Chakranadi, Trek Snacks, and ice cream carts throughout the park. ![The Lion King Popcorn Bucket & Sipper at Animal Kingdom!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/No-King-No-King-La-la-la-la-la…-New-Disneys-The-Lion-King-Popcorn-Bucket-Sipper-at-Animal-Kin-1598x900.jpg) ## Coming Soon: Spring 2026 Disney World Popcorn Buckets This is where things get exciting for collectors planning a spring trip or keeping tabs on upcoming releases. Two major new novelty items have been confirmed for the coming months, and both are worth knowing about now. ### Winnie the Pooh and Piglet Spring Popcorn Bucket This is the one spring collectors have been waiting for. The **[Winnie the Pooh and Piglet Spring Popcorn Bucke](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/winnie-the-pooh-piglet-spring-popcorn-bucket-disney/)t** features Pooh dressed in pink bunny ears alongside Piglet, set against a soft pastel color palette with a large Easter egg as the centerpiece of the design. It’s exactly the kind of seasonal collectible that tends to sell out fast. This has now been released and is available at Epcot Popcorn stands for **$25.00!** Disney has officially confirmed this bucket for **Disneyland Resort** and **select Disney Cruise Line ships** this spring. Based on how Disney has handled seasonal spring buckets in previous years, with the Thumper spring bucket from 2025 being a recent example, we fully expect this Pooh and Piglet design to arrive at **Walt Disney World** as well. Given that Easter lands on April 5 this year, which is earlier than usual, it’s reasonable to watch for this bucket to show up at EPCOT popcorn carts closer to the start of the Flower and Garden Festival, possibly in late March. We first reported on this bucket in February. [Read the full story on the Winnie the Pooh Spring Popcorn Bucket here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/springtime-at-epcot-the-2026-eggstravaganza-and-a-hunny-of-a-new-popcorn-bucket/). ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047891-1350x900.jpg)**Updated March 8th, 2026**: Well that didn’t take long! Disney Eats made it official today! “This bucket is eggs-actly what we needed 🐣💖 Simply press down on the egg for Piglet to pop out! #DisneyEats” The Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Spring Bucket will be available at Disneyland beginning 3/11, and coming soon to Walt Disney World. Limit two per person, per transaction ✨ ![Winnie the Pooh and Piglet Spring Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-Disney-Eats-New-Novelties-Pooh-Bucket-1600x442.png)### Bantha Sipper (Star Wars) Star Wars fans have something big to look forward to as well. The **Bantha Sipper** is a novelty drink vessel shaped like one of the iconic, shaggy, horned creatures from the Star Wars universe. Disney has confirmed this sipper for **Disneyland Resort** and **select Disney Cruise Line ships**, with a Walt Disney World release also expected. The timing lines up perfectly with **May the Fourth** (Star Wars Day, May 4), when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios tends to receive new exclusive merchandise. If this sipper follows the pattern of other Star Wars novelties, Galaxy’s Edge would be the most likely home for it at Walt Disney World. Keep an eye on the Milk Stand and surrounding carts as May approaches. ![Bantha Sipper coming to Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Disney-Eats-New-Novelties-Bantha-Sipper-810x1080-1-1-675x900.png) ## Popcorn Bucket Pricing and Refill Guide For anyone new to collecting Disney popcorn buckets, here’s a quick breakdown of how the pricing typically works at Walt Disney World: - **Standard popcorn buckets** like the Maruyama design run around $14.29 and include popcorn. - **Novelty sippers** like the Toy Story Alien or Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper range from approximately $16 to $20 and include a drink. - **Premium interactive buckets** like the Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister sit closer to $28. - **Popcorn refills** at carts across the parks are $2.75 for standard buckets. - Most limited-edition buckets come with a **limit of 2 per person per transaction** while supplies last. Buckets that include special features like lights, sounds, and interactive elements tend to command a higher price and also tend to sell out faster, especially in the first week of availability. ![Popcorn Bucket Cart Frontierland Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Walt-Disney-World-Popcorn-Buckets-July-2025-1598x900.jpg) ## Tips for Finding Popcorn Buckets at Walt Disney World The Jerrod Maruyama bucket is your easiest find since it’s carried resort-wide at popcorn carts in all four parks. For Hollywood Studios exclusives like the Monsters, Inc. bucket and the Toy Story sippers, head to the popcorn carts inside the main park area or to Woody’s Lunchbox specifically for the Jetpack Sipper. In Animal Kingdom, Trek Snacks, Mahindi, and The Feeding Ground are your best starting points for the Scar bucket and Ed Hyena Sipper. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge novelty sippers rotate frequently, so it’s worth checking the Milk Stand and ABC Commissary on the day of your visit. For upcoming spring releases, EPCOT’s park entrance carts and the World Showcase area are historically the first spots where seasonal buckets like the Pooh and Piglet design show up. During the Flower and Garden Festival, there’s typically strong demand for spring-themed merchandise, so arriving early in the day is always the smarter move. ## Keep Up with Every Disney Popcorn Bucket Release Fantasy Land News is your home for every Disney popcorn bucket and novelty sipper release. Whether it’s a surprise drop at the parks, a Disneyland exclusive, a Disney Cruise Line limited item, or a movie theater tie-in, we cover it all. For more recent coverage, check out: - [New Pixar Popcorn Bucket and Sipper at Disneyland and Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/03/new-pixar-popcorn-bucket-sipper-at-disneyland-and-walt-disney-world/) - [New Walt Disney World Jerrod Maruyama Kawaii Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/26/new-walt-disney-world-jerrod-maruyama-kawaii-popcorn-bucket/) - [Springtime at EPCOT: The 2026 Eggstravaganza and the Winnie the Pooh Spring Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/springtime-at-epcot-the-2026-eggstravaganza-and-a-hunny-of-a-new-popcorn-bucket/) - [Lion King Scar Popcorn Bucket and Ed Hyena Sipper at Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/14/no-king-no-king-la-la-la-la-la-new-disneys-the-lion-king-popcorn-bucket-sipper-at-animal-kingdom/) ## Every Walt Disney World Popcorn Bucket Available in March 2026 (Plus What’s Coming This Spring) *Fantasy Land News is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company. 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Sesame Workshop says SeaWorld has been its exclusive U.S. theme park licensee for 45 years, operating Sesame Street-themed parks and attractions featuring Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and Elmo. According to the filing, SeaWorld began ignoring the terms of their most recent licensing agreement, which was finalized in 2017, by withholding royalty payments and closing themed sites, including Sesame Place San Diego. The situation escalated in September 2025 when SeaWorld stopped paying royalties entirely. Sesame Workshop says SeaWorld then made what the complaint calls a “preposterous” counter-accusation that the nonprofit had failed to invest in its own brand. Sesame Workshop is seeking termination of the agreement, unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, and all related termination fees. ![Big Bird at SeaWorld Orlando](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20211112_172859-1600x900.jpg)This lawsuit is not the first legal clash between the two organizations. In September 2024, a federal judge in Orlando upheld an arbitration ruling requiring SeaWorld to pay Sesame Workshop more than $11 million, including interest, for prior breaches of the licensing agreement. SeaWorld did not make that payment until October 2025, more than a year after the ruling. Sesame Workshop said in a statement that United Parks and Resorts had repeatedly failed to honor its obligations, leaving the organization with no choice but to pursue litigation to protect the brand and the trust families place in it. SeaWorld said it looks forward to setting the record straight in court but did not offer further comment. **What This Means for SeaWorld’s Sesame Street Parks**. If Sesame Workshop succeeds in terminating the licensing agreement, SeaWorld would lose the right to use the Sesame Street brand, characters, and intellectual property across its parks. SeaWorld currently operates Sesame Place theme parks in Pennsylvania and San Diego, along with Sesame Street-themed areas and attractions inside other SeaWorld properties. A termination would represent a major loss for the parks, which have built family-oriented programming around the Sesame Street characters for decades. The outcome of this case could reshape what families visiting SeaWorld and Sesame Place parks can expect to find going forward. The lawsuit is ongoing, and no trial date has been set. 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The feature went live on **March 12, 2026**, as the first phase of Disney’s push to bring vertical video to Disney+ ![Disney+ Just Added a Vertical Video Feed and It Changes How You Find Things to Watch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Just-Added-a-Vertical-Video-Feed-and-It-Changes-How-You-Find-Things-to-Watch-1600x900.jpg)**What Is Verts on Disney+?** Verts is a scrollable vertical video feed accessible through a new icon in the Disney+ mobile app navigation bar. Users tap into a stream of scenes and moments pulled from Disney+ titles, then swipe through them to find something to watch. From the feed, they can add a title to their Watchlist or jump directly into playback. Disney first announced the feature at its 2026 Global Tech & Data Showcase. The company describes it as a new way for fans to connect with a catalog that spans more than 100 years of content. **Where is Verts available**? Verts is currently live for U.S. Disney+ subscribers on mobile only. No timeline has been announced for other regions or platforms. The feature was previously launched on ESPN in August 2025, where Disney says it drove additional engagement before the Disney+ rollout. **How the Feed Works**. The recommendation engine behind Verts uses an algorithm designed to personalize results for each user. Rather than showing a generic content stream, the feed pulls from Disney’s library based on individual preferences. Disney has been making other moves to improve how fans navigate its streaming content, including the [launch of the Explore Disney site](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/14/disney-launches-explore-disney-site-a-guide-to-streaming-content/), a dedicated guide to help subscribers find what to watch on Disney+. **What Comes Next for Verts**. Disney has described this launch as the start of a longer development arc. Current functionality focuses on content discovery. Plans include adding creator content tied to Disney fandoms, new storytelling formats, and more personalized experience types. No specific dates have been announced for those additions. ![Disney+ Just Added a Vertical Video Feed and It Changes How You Find Things to Watch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/T017321_DIS_VERTS_LAUNCH_1920x1080_VertsFeed_Option03-1024x576-1.png)Stay with [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for ongoing Disney+ and streaming coverage. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Tickets are available to both **D23 Gold and General Members** at no cost and go on sale today, **Friday March 13 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET** at [tickets.d23.com](https://tickets.d23.com/event/hannah-montana-20th-adsf324324321432412341). Seating is limited and first-come, first-served, so the queue is already filling up. We first reported on the special’s arrival on Disney+ back in February. Read our full [Hannah Montana Anniversary Special announcement article](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/17/best-of-both-worlds-one-more-time-a-hannah-montana-special-is-coming/) for everything confirmed about the special itself. ![D23 Just Announced a Free Hannah Montana Premiere Event and the Ticket Queue Is Already Open](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HM20_Premiere-EventD23Iris_1920x1080-1600x900.jpg)**What the Premiere Event Includes**. The premiere is an exclusive early screening of the full Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, with one popcorn and one beverage included for each attendee. The event is free and open to guests 18 and older. D23 Gold and General Members can each reserve one ticket. Tickets are non-transferable. The location and address will be sent closer to the event date only to those who successfully receive a ticket. Disney is not publicly disclosing the venue in advance, and attendees are asked not to share the location on social media before the event. **What the Special Contains**. The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special was filmed in front of a live studio audience and premieres on **Disney+ on March 24**, exactly 20 years after the show’s Disney Channel debut. It features an in-depth interview with **Disney Legend Miley Cyrus**, hosted by **Alex Cooper**. The special includes never-before-seen archival footage and recreations of iconic series sets, including the Stewart family living room and the Hannah Montana closet. Disney has also teased that some familiar musical moments will appear in the special, though specifics have not been revealed. Hannah Montana is having a big month across Disney platforms. Disney launched a dedicated [Hannah Montana streaming channel ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/19/hannah-montana-disney-streaming-channel-celebrates-20th-anniversary-in-february/)[earlier this year to celebrate the 20th anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/19/hannah-montana-disney-streaming-channel-celebrates-20th-anniversary-in-february/), and the special is the centerpiece of the anniversary celebration. **How to Get Tickets**. D23 Members can reserve tickets now at [tickets.d23.com](https://tickets.d23.com/event/hannah-montana-20th-adsf324324321432412341). You must be logged in with a valid D23 Member account to reserve. A valid D23 Membership card and a government-issued ID that matches the ticket name are required for entry. Full event details are at [d23.com](https://d23.com/d23-event/hannah-montana-20th-anniversary-special-premiere-event/). Keep it locked to [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for more Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary coverage. ![Best of Both Worlds, One More Time: A Hannah Montana Special is Coming](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hannah-Montana-Streaming-Channel-Celebrates-20th-Anniversary-in-February-1600x898.jpg)​​​​​Hannah Montana Disney+ Streaming Channel Celebrates 20th Anniversary in February## D23 Just Announced a Free Hannah Montana Premiere Event and the Ticket Queue Is Already Open ## Frequently Asked Questions ### When is the D23 Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary premiere event? The D23 premiere event is March 23, 2026, in Los Angeles. The location will be sent to ticketholders as we get closer to the event date. ### When do D23 tickets go on sale for the Hannah Montana premiere? Tickets go on sale Friday, March 13, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET at tickets.d23.com. Both D23 Gold and General Members can reserve one free ticket each. ### Is the D23 Hannah Montana premiere event free? Yes. The event is free for D23 Gold and General Members ages 18 and older. Each attendee must reserve their own individual ticket. Seating is limited and first-come, first-served. ### When does the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special premiere on Disney+? The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special premieres on Disney+ on March 24, 2026, one day after the D23 premiere event. ### What is in the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special? The special features an in-depth interview with Miley Cyrus hosted by Alex Cooper, never-before-seen archival footage, and recreations of iconic sets from the series, including the Stewart family living room and the Hannah Montana closet. It was filmed in front of a live studio audience. ### Who is hosting the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special? 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The images show film crews capturing aerial footage over the Grand Canyon, giving the clearest look yet at what guests will experience when the attraction reopens this spring. We first reported on Soarin’ Across America back in October when Disney confirmed the new film was in development. [Our original Soarin’ Across America article](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/20/new-soarin-across-america-coming-to-walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-in-2026/) has full background on the production and what was announced at that time. [![Disney Just Released the First Look at Soarin' Across America and the Grand Canyon Footage Looks Incredible](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Just-Released-the-First-Look-at-Soarin-Across-America-and-the-Grand-Canyon-Footage-Looks-Inc-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Just-Released-the-First-Look-at-Soarin-Across-America-and-the-Grand-Canyon-Footage-Looks-Inc.jpg)The two newly released images were taken during production at the Grand Canyon. The first shows a black helicopter flying through the canyon with the Colorado River visible far below, the kind of sweeping low-altitude shot that has always made Soarin’ feel like actual flight rather than a simulation. The second is a cockpit-view shot looking out over canyon walls from inside the helicopter during filming, with camera equipment visible throughout the cabin. Both images make clear Disney is shooting this with real aerial crews rather than relying on stock footage or CGI, which is exactly how the original Soarin’ Over California was produced. [![Disney Helicopter Filming Soarin' Grand Canyon](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SoarinAcrossAmerica_GrandCanyon2-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SoarinAcrossAmerica_GrandCanyon2-scaled.jpg)[![Disney Helicopter Filming Soarin' Grand Canyon opening May 26 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SoarinAcrossAmerica_GrandCanyon1-1243x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SoarinAcrossAmerica_GrandCanyon1-scaled.jpg)default**What Soarin’ Across America Will Include**. The new film will highlight natural landmarks across the United States, including the Grand Canyon, alongside iconic American cityscapes. It will be accompanied by a new orchestration of the classic Soarin’ musical theme, which has been a signature of the attraction since it first opened at Disney California Adventure in 2001. The film is tied directly to America 250, the national commemoration of the country’s 250th birthday, which makes EPCOT the natural home for it, given the park’s heritage of celebrating world cultures and discovery. Soarin’ Around the World, the current film at EPCOT, launched in 2016 and replaced the beloved Soarin’ Over California footage. The return to an America-focused film will land well with a large portion of the Soarin’ fanbase that has wanted the domestic version back for years **Opening Date**! Soarin’ Across America opens [May 26, 2026, **at EPCOT** at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/disney-confirms-may-26-as-the-biggest-single-day-of-cool-kids-summer-2026/), which is also the official start date of Cool Kids’ Summer. A version of the film is also coming to Disneyland. The May 26 date puts it arriving alongside Bluey’s Wild World at Animal Kingdom, Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live at Hollywood Studios, and The Walt Disney Studios courtyard, also at Hollywood Studios. It is one of the most coordinated multi-park launch days Disney has announced in recent memory. Keep it locked to [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for more Soarin’ Across America updates as May 26 approaches. ‘**[Soarin’ Across America](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/soarin-across-america/) debuts May 26, 2026. Experience Soarin’ Around the World through May 13, 2026.**‘ ![Soarin' New Attraction poster](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Soarin-Across-America-Attraction-Poster-768x1024-1-675x900.png)## Disney Just Released the First Look at Soarin’ Across America and the Grand Canyon Footage Looks Incredible **Soarin’ Across America — Opening May 26**: Take a simulated flight across the United States—from sea to shining sea—to enjoy the country’s natural beauty and iconic cityscapes. ## An American Journey Buckle up and get ready for takeoff! The fan-favorite attraction Soarin’ is taking an all-new airborne adventure across the United States. Be part of this limited-time journey that honors the heart and spirit of the nation as it soars into its 250th birthday celebration. Experience the iconic elements that make Soarin’ unforgettable: the flight, the sights, the score—even the scents! ## A Triumph for the Senses The 180-degree, 80-foot IMAX digital projection dome, spectacular aerial footage, pleasant scents and graceful motion raise the soothing sensation of flight to incredible new heights. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Epcot, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Disney Just Released the First Look at Soarin' Across America and the Grand Canyon Footage Looks Incredible, Soarin' Across America Epcot --- ### [This New Winnie the Pooh Spring Popcorn Bucket Has a Surprise Hidden Inside](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/winnie-the-pooh-piglet-spring-popcorn-bucket-disney/) **Published:** March 9, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ### Piglet pops out of the egg. Disney confirmed the release date. Here’s everything you need to know. Disney collectors, this one is official. After weeks of anticipation, Disney Eats confirmed the **Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Spring Popcorn Bucket** on March 8, 2026, and the reveal came with a detail nobody saw coming: press down on the Easter egg on the front of the bucket, and Piglet pops out. We [first reported this bucket was coming in February](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/springtime-at-epcot-the-2026-eggstravaganza-and-a-hunny-of-a-new-popcorn-bucket/) alongside the 2026 EPCOT Eggstravaganza announcement. Updated March 11th, 2026: **The Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Spring Surprise Popcorn Bucket is now available at Epcot for $25.00** [![This New Winnie the Pooh Spring Popcorn Bucket Has a Surprise Hidden Inside](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Winnie-the-Pooh-Piglet-Spring-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Winnie-the-Pooh-Piglet-Spring-Popcorn-Bucket.jpg)That little surprise mechanic is what separates this from a standard seasonal release. Disney Eats announced it on Instagram with the caption “This bucket is eggs-actly what we needed,” and the post has been circulating quickly in the collector community. **What the bucket looks like**. Pooh is front and center, dressed in white and pink bunny ears, sitting alongside Piglet against a soft pastel color palette. The large Easter egg that dominates the design isn’t just decorative; it’s the interactive element that triggers Piglet’s pop-out feature. Pooh and Piglet’s egg sits on a green grass-like base with a blue and red flower. The overall look fits right in with spring at Disney parks, which is exactly the kind of seasonal design that drives early sellouts. The strap is white with the Disney Parks logo and features Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet all over. There are Hunnypots filled with Easter Eggs, spring flowers, and bugs. It is priced at $25.00 **Where and when you can get it**. Disneyland Resort gets its first. The bucket goes on sale at Disneyland beginning **March 11, 2026**. It is now available at Walt Disney World in Epcot. Based on how Disney has handled spring seasonal buckets in previous years, EPCOT is the most likely first stop at Walt Disney World. The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is already running through June 1, and with Easter landing on April 5 this year, the window for this bucket to arrive at the park is tight. Watch the popcorn carts near the park entrance and World Showcase closely over the next few weeks. For a full look at what’s currently available across all four parks, see our [complete March 2026 Walt Disney World popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/every-walt-disney-world-popcorn-bucket-available-in-march-2026-plus-whats-coming-this-spring/). Select **Disney Cruise Line** ships will also carry this bucket this spring. [![Winnie The Pooh Piglet Spring Popcorn Bucket Disney](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-Disney-Eats-New-Novelties-Pooh-Bucket-1600x442.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-Disney-Eats-New-Novelties-Pooh-Bucket.png)Winnie The Pooh Piglet Spring Popcorn Bucket Disney**What to expect to pay**. Disney hasn’t announced official pricing yet, but recent bucket releases give a reasonable baseline. Last spring’s [Thumper bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/14/adorable-new-thumper-popcorn-bucket-hops-onto-the-disney-wish/ "Adorable New Thumper Popcorn Bucket Hops Into Disney Parks") ran **$24.00 at Walt Disney World** and **$33.50 at Disneyland**. Since then, prices on new novelty buckets have crept up. Looking at what comparable interactive buckets have cost over the past several months, a reasonable estimate puts this one around **$32 at Walt Disney World** and **$37 at Disneyland**. That’s an estimate, not a confirmed price, and we’ll update this article the moment Disney makes it official. **The purchase limit**. Disney has set a limit of two per person per transaction. That’s standard for limited seasonal releases, but it’s worth knowing before you plan your day around it. **Why this one will move fast**. Spring popcorn buckets at Disney parks have a track record of selling out quickly, and the Pooh and Piglet design adds an interactive element that makes it a stronger draw than a typical seasonal bucket. Last spring’s Thumper bucket from 2025 was a comparable release, and inventory at EPCOT didn’t last long once it hit the carts. For Walt Disney World visitors planning a spring trip, this is one to watch closely. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Food, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Fantasy Land News, Magic Kingdom, Popcorn Buckets, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Disney Eats Popcorn Bucket, Disney popcorn bucket, Disneyland, New Winnie the Pooh Spring Popcorn Bucket Has a Surprise Hidden Inside, Walt Disney World, Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Spring Popcorn Bucket --- ### [Bluey’s Best Day Ever! Coming to Disneyland Park! Show Starts March 22, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/02/blueys-best-day-ever-coming-to-disneyland-park-show-starts-march-22-2026/) **Published:** December 2, 2025 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ![Bluey’s Best Day Ever! Coming to Disneyland Park! Show Starts March 22, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Blueys-Best-Day-Ever-Coming-to-Disneyland-Park-Show-Starts-March-22-2026-1600x900.jpg)From Bluey’s Big Play!Bluey’s Best Day Ever! Coming to Disneyland Park! Show Starts March 22, 2026. Big news for *Bluey* fans! The hit Disney+ show is getting its own special spot at **Disneyland Park**. Starting **March 22, 2026**, you can check out **“Bluey’s Best Day Ever!”** at the Fantasyland Theatre. The show will run all year long. This is the Best Day Ever! We have been waiting on this news for a year now, when Disney Parks and Bluey officially announced that the [**Blue Heeler and her Sister Bingo**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/12/19/for-real-life-bluey-is-coming-to-walt-disney-world-disneyland-and-disney-cruise-line/ "For Real Life “Bluey” Is Coming to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line") would be coming to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The whole Fantasyland Theatre will change into Bluey’s school grounds. It’s supposed to be a fun, family-friendly time that celebrates the humor and heart of the series. ***[Bluey](https://www.bluey.tv/)*** and her sister **Bingo** will be live on stage. They’ll join a group of actors and musicians. They’ll play the show’s popular music and games. The goal is to get young families and everyone else to join the fun. From Disney Parks Press Release: **“Beginning March 22, 2026, and continuing through the year, “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” at the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland park will celebrate the heart and humor of the critically acclaimed Disney+ animated series, *Bluey*.”** **Updated March 11th, 2026:** Disney Parks just released a new image of the entrance with a brand new marquee! **“Look what just went uppy! 👀 Here’s your first look at the “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” marquee before Bluey and Bingo officially arrive at [@Disneyland](https://www.instagram.com/Disneyland/) March 22.”** ![Bluey's Best Day Ever Disneyland brand new marquee](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/650067473_1352628640227288_1212280301409964626_n-1349x900.jpg) - You can jump into **live musical moments**. - They’ll play iconic games like **Keepy Uppy**. - There will be interactive areas, like a life-sized **Gnome Village** and a **Fairy Garden**. You can also meet characters like the **Grannies**, **Chattermax**, and **Unicorse** at the school fair setup. And if you get hungry, the Troubadour Tavern will have themed snacks inspired by the show. Updated 12/02/2025 – 8:45 AM: **[New Bluey Experience Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/02/its-official-bluey-and-bingo-are-coming-to-walt-disney-worlds-animal-kingdom-summer-2026/ "It’s Official! Bluey and Bingo are Coming to Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Summer 2026")** Beginning in **summer 2026** at Walt Disney World Resort, you’ll be able to take a fun excursion to Conservation Station in [Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/animal-kingdom/?CMP=ILC-DPFY26Q1wo1127250005G), where you can play and dance with Bluey and Bingo! Get the wiggles out with fun animal twists to some of your favorite games from Bluey episodes, like butterfly Keepy Uppy. Grab the whole family and snap some pictures alongside your Blue Heeler pals to remember this one-of-a-kind adventure. ![Bluey’s Best Day Ever! Coming to Disneyland Park! Show Starts March 22, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bluey-and-Bingo-Coming-to-Disney-Experiences-1861x1080-1-1551x900.jpg)## Bluey’s Best Day Ever! Coming to Disneyland Park! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Fresh looks are rolling out for parking and auto plaza cast members, The Land Pavilion at EPCOT, and outdoor vending cast at Magic Kingdom. Each design was built around a specific story, and the details are more thoughtful than you might expect from a work uniform. Disney shared the new looks in honor of Fashion Week, and the costuming team opened up about the process behind each one. Cast members are one of the most visible and celebrated parts of the Walt Disney World experience. Earlier this year we covered how [Disney guests broke records with 3 million digital cast compliments](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/disney-guests-break-records-with-3-million-digital-cast-compliments/), and we were on the ground for [Goofy’s Mystery Tour 2026 at Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/24/disney-cast-members-take-over-animal-kingdom-for-2026-goofys-mystery-tour/). The costuming program is another piece of how Disney invests in the cast member experience from the outside in. ![Disney World Cast Members Are Getting New Costumes with Hidden Mickeys](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-World-Cast-Members-Are-Getting-New-Costumes-with-Hidden-Mickeys-1600x900.jpg)**New Parking and Auto Plaza Costumes**. The first new look belongs to the parking and auto plaza cast members, and it is a legitimate print design worth looking at closely. Costume Designer Nicole built the shirt around the **iconic Walt Disney World Mickey globe logo** combined with sketches of famous vehicles from Walt Disney World attractions and Disney Animation. The print spans classic and current, pulling in everything from Herbie the Love Bug on the nostalgic end to TRON Lightcycle / Run on the contemporary end. Beyond the print, the construction was designed for movement. Raglan sleeves give cast members room to work, and epaulettes on the shoulders add a functional element that was requested through cast feedback. Nicole described the goal as finding the best balance of past, present, and future with the vehicles and iconography, hoping both cast and guests would find something familiar in the design. ![New Disney World Parking and Auto Plaza Costumes](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/New-Parking-Costumes-at-Disney-World-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)**The Land Pavilion at EPCOT Gets a Nature-Inspired Refresh**. The Land Pavilion at EPCOT is getting new costumes that pull directly from the pavilion’s own visual history. Some pieces in the collection feature an abstract rendition of The Land’s original icon, rendered in an organic, impressionist style that echoes the windswept art found throughout the pavilion. The Living with the Land boat ride loading platform, with its large painted mural, was a direct visual inspiration for the overall look. Costume Designer Josh led this project with a deliberate focus on vintage EPCOT. His goal was to bring that original EPCOT storytelling into the costumes in a way that still felt appropriate to each individual area and cast role within the pavilion, all of which have their own separate visual aesthetics. The result respects the pavilion’s history without feeling like a retro costume. ![The Land Pavilion at EPCOT Costumes](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/New-Cast-Member-Costumes-at-Disney-World-EPCOT-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)![The Land Pavilion at EPCOT costume print](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Designing-the-New-Cast-Member-Costumes-at-Disney-World-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)**Magic Kingdom Outdoor Vending Costumes with Hidden Mickeys**. The Magic Kingdom outdoor vending team is getting the most layered new design of the three. The costume features a blue top with a custom chambray-inspired print built around two themes: **fireworks and natural flora found throughout the various lands of Magic Kingdom**. The fireworks reference is a nod to the end-of-night shows that define Magic Kingdom visits for most guests. The hidden detail is the one that will give guests something to spot on their next visit. The costuming team embedded **hidden Mickeys throughout the print**, placed in the tradition of designers inserting Easter eggs into collections that only reveal themselves on close inspection. It is a very Disney thing to do with a work uniform, and it gives guests an actual reason to look twice at a cast member’s shirt. The fabric itself was also upgraded. The new costumes use performance-style materials with stretch and UPF sun protection, which matters significantly for outdoor cast members working in Florida summers. The design process for all three costume collections included cast feedback sessions, wear tests, try-ons, and role shadows, meaning cast members were involved at every stage before the final garments went into production. ![Magic Kingdom Outdoor Vending Costumes with Hidden Mickeys](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Adrian-Cast-Member-Costume-and-Nametag-at-Disney-World-1620x1080-1-1350x900.jpg)Josh summed up the team’s approach: constantly sharing learnings across projects so that every successful fabric choice, design detail, or style decision feeds into future work. The ultimate goal is always to focus on the cast experience as much as the visual result. **When Will You See These Costumes?** The new designs are rolling out now across Walt Disney World. Parking and auto plaza cast members are the first group most guests will encounter on arrival, so the new vehicle print shirt is likely to be the first new costume visitors notice. Inside the parks, keep an eye on the Land Pavilion cast at EPCOT and the outdoor vending cast throughout Magic Kingdom’s various lands for the other two designs. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Members will check in at the ESPN Welcome Center before heading into the studios behind some of the network’s most popular shows. The tour also walks guests through hallways featured in the iconic “This is SportsCenter” commercials, through [ESPN](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/09/were-going-disney-and-espn-kick-off-super-bowl-lxi-campaign/ "‘We’re Going’ Disney and ESPN Kick-off Super Bowl LXI Campaign") network operations, and past original ESPN memorabilia, including a vintage studio set. A meet and greet with App-E, ESPN’s first-ever mascot, is also part of the package. Morning tour attendees receive breakfast; afternoon tour attendees receive lunch. Every ticket includes an event credential and a gift from ESPN The Store. **ESPN The Store Access**. D23 members on this tour will be among the first to shop the newly reimagined ESPN The Store, which features gear exclusive to the Bristol campus through a dedicated Bristol Collection. Select items from The Walt Disney Company Store will also be available. **[Pricing and Ticket Details](https://d23.com/d23-event/d23-espn-experience/)**. Tickets are $249 plus a $3 processing fee for D23 Gold Members and $299 plus a $3 processing fee for General Members. Each D23 member may purchase one ticket for themselves and one for a guest. All attendees must be 18 or older and must present a valid government-issued ID matching the name on their ticket. Tickets are non-transferable, and all sales are final. **Tour Times and Location**. The event runs Friday, April 24, 2026, with two tour windows: a morning tour beginning at 7:45 a.m. and an afternoon tour beginning at 10:45 a.m. The host hotel is Home2 Suites by Hilton Bristol, located at 90 Century Drive in Bristol, CT. Members with accessibility needs should contact GuestRelations@D23.com before April 17, 2026. Note that specific tour elements may vary due to the working nature of the ESPN campus. **A Rare Look Inside One of Disney’s Most Recognizable Properties**. ESPN has been based in Bristol since 1979, and the campus has never been open to the general public for tours. This D23 event gives members a structured, credentialed way into an otherwise off-limits facility, making it one of the more distinctive experiences the fan club has offered outside of the theme parks. Tickets go on sale **Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET**. For the latest on D23 events and Disney news, stay with [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com). ## D23 Is Offering Members an Exclusive Tour of ESPN Headquarters in Bristol This April ## Frequently Asked Questions **When do D23 ESPN Experience tickets go on sale?** Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET through D23.com. **How much do tickets cost?** Gold Members pay $249 plus a $3 processing fee. General Members pay $299 plus a $3 processing fee. **Can I bring a guest?** Yes. Each D23 member may purchase one ticket for themselves and one for a guest. Both must be 18 or older. **What is included with the ticket?** The ticket includes an event credential, a gift from ESPN The Store, the campus tour, access to ESPN The Store, a meet and greet with App-E, and either breakfast or lunch, depending on your tour time. **What are the tour times?** There is a morning tour starting at 7:45 a.m. and an afternoon tour starting at 10:45 a.m. on April 24, 2026. **Is recording allowed during the tour?** No. Video and audio recording of any kind is strictly prohibited throughout the tour. **Are tickets refundable?** No. All ticket sales are final with no cancellations or refunds for any reason. **What do I need to bring for entry?** A valid D23 Membership card (physical or through the D23 App), your event ticket, and a government-issued ID matching the name on the ticket. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** D23, Gaming **Tags:** D23 Is Offering Members an Exclusive Tour of ESPN Headquarters in Bristol This April --- ### [Winnie the Pooh Turns 100: Disney Opens the Archives and What They Found Inside Is Remarkable](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/11/winnie-the-pooh-turns-100-disney-opens-the-archives-and-what-they-found-inside-is-remarkable/) **Published:** March 11, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** This year marks **100 years since A.A. Milne published the original Winnie the Pooh book in October 1926**, and Disney is treating the milestone as one of the biggest character anniversaries in the company’s history. Disney Consumer Products and the Walt Disney Archives recently opened their doors to share what that century looks like in physical form, from 1960s plush toys to the live-action reference stand-in used on the set of *Christopher Robin*, and to explain what keeps this bear so universally beloved. For fans who have been watching the spring merchandise rollout, it also helps explain why the [Winnie the Pooh and Piglet Spring Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/winnie-the-pooh-piglet-spring-popcorn-bucket-disney/) is landing at Disney Parks. ![Winnie the Pooh Turns 100: Disney Opens the Archives and What They Found Inside Is Remarkable](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Winnie-the-Pooh-Turns-100_-Disney-Opens-the-Archives-and-What-They-Found-Inside-Is-Remarkable-1598x900.jpg)**What the Walt Disney Archives Holds**. The Walt Disney Archives, located on the Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, was founded in 1970 by Disney Legend Dave Smith at the direction of Roy O. Disney. Kevin M. Kern, Senior Manager of Research for the department, describes it as one of the historical brain trust resources at the company. The Archives collects and preserves physical history across everything under the Disney umbrella, from theme park artifacts and studio production materials to consumer products going back to the late 1920s and 1930s. When the Archives was first getting started, the team was not only relying on internal employees and cast members to source foundational pieces. They were also visiting local swap meets and vintage sales to find early Disney merchandising history. That is how much of the early collection was built. Today, the process is more structured, with internal partners providing samples to ensure the collection stays representative of everything Disney produces. But the mission is the same as it was in 1970: get the history out where people can see it. Kern put it simply: “We want the history to talk and inform people. And the only way you can do that is by getting it out for people to see it.” Items from the Archives are regularly loaned to museums, traveling exhibits, and other institutions around the world. [![Walt Disney Archives Winnie-the-pooh](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Winnie-the-Pooh-100-8-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Winnie-the-Pooh-100-8-1619x1080-1.jpg)[![Walt Disney Archives Winnie-the-pooh](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Winnie-the-Pooh-100-6-1725x1080-1-1438x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Winnie-the-Pooh-100-6-1725x1080-1.jpg)[![Walt Disney Archives Winnie-the-pooh](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Winnie-the-Pooh-100-5-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Winnie-the-Pooh-100-5.jpg)[![Walt Disney Archives Winnie-the-pooh](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Winnie-the-Pooh-100-7-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Winnie-the-Pooh-100-7.jpg)**A Century of Pooh in One Room**. The Archives display set up for the Pooh centennial spans the 1960s through today and includes plush toys, books, board games, international publications, and even a vintage Disney Parks popcorn bucket. The breadth of the collection tells the story of a character who has never really gone out of style across any decade. The item that drew the most attention in the room was the **Winnie the Pooh live-action reference stand-in** from the 2018 film *Christopher Robin*. On set, actors used this physical prop to interact with Pooh’s space in scenes before the character was later replaced by CGI. It is a behind-the-scenes artifact that most fans will never know existed, and seeing it in person makes the warmth of the character feel that much more tangible. Also in the collection were a Winnie the Pooh Whirl-A-Tune Music Maker, a Little Golden Book titled *Winnie the Pooh Meets Gopher*, and an international storybook from Italy. Kern’s personal favorite area of the Archives is the international comic book collection, which he says better than anything else shows the global reach of the character. Pooh has been telling stories in print across dozens of countries for nearly a century. [![Walt Disney Archives Winnie-the-pooh Kevin Kern](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Winnie-the-Pooh-100-13-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Winnie-the-Pooh-100-13-1619x1080-1.jpg)One of the most striking comparisons in the room involved the Gund Manufacturing Co plush toys. Gund was one of Disney’s very first licensees for the Winnie the Pooh franchise, and their miniature stuffed toys from the 1960s sat right next to a current interactive Gund toy for young children. The gap in technology between the two is obvious. What is not obvious is how closely the older tiny plush mirrors today’s micro-plush trend. The aesthetic has come all the way around. **How Disney Keeps Pooh Relevant Without Losing Him**. Amanda Dhalluin, VP of Global Brand Commercialization for Disney Consumer Products, oversees how Pooh’s image moves through the modern marketplace, and she is direct about the central tension her team manages every day. The question is how to stretch Winnie the Pooh innovatively while keeping to his true essence and storytelling. Get too conservative and the character feels dated. Push too far and you lose what makes him Pooh. The answer is brand guardrails. Disney Consumer Products works closely with creative and product development teams to give external brand partners room to be imaginative while staying anchored to the integrity of the character. Dhalluin pointed to Funko as a strong example of this working well. Funko’s products have a completely distinct visual language, but they draw genuine inspiration from the source material in a way that reads as authentic rather than licensed. Fashion has been one of the more successful categories for pushing Pooh’s boundaries without crossing them. A collaboration with Primark targeting a Gen-Z audience, for instance, can use less traditionally “fuzzy” character lines and a more graphic art style, and it works because the underlying character honesty is still there. A recent Sakura Plush Collection from Disney Store Japan played into an important aspect of Japanese culture while keeping Pooh’s personality fully intact. Different audiences, different visual approaches, same bear. Dhalluin also noted that competing brands within the same product category need to be given unique creative stories to work with, so each partnership feels differentiated rather than interchangeable. That is what keeps the brand from feeling diluted across hundreds of product lines simultaneously. 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Disney Legend and animator Mark Henn, who animated Pooh for the 2011 Walt Disney Animation Studios film, described taking on the character not as a reinvention but as picking up a baton in a relay race. The goal was to carry what the animators before him had established, not change it. His focus was on Pooh’s sincerity, his humbleness, and his interactions with the characters around him. Henn said he has always gravitated toward characters with a genuine heart as an animator, and that Pooh is one of the clearest examples of that quality in Disney’s entire catalog. Kevin Kern summed up the longer view: Pooh is “steeped in wisdom that he himself does not always realize he’s giving, and that’s so timeless.” That tension between naivety and genuine insight is what has given writers, animators, and product designers almost unlimited material to work with across a century. The character is simple on the surface and surprisingly deep underneath, which is a combination that ages well. Richard Sherman, one half of the legendary Sherman Brothers who wrote the music that defined the Pooh franchise in its early Disney years, put it in terms that have held up ever since. His view was that Pooh is just like all of us: showing the same emotions we show, seeing what we see, struggling the way we do. That description from one of the people who helped shape the character’s identity at Disney captures exactly why a bear from a 1926 British children’s book is still on popcorn buckets at Walt Disney World in 2026. ![Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Spring Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Winnie-the-Pooh-Piglet-Spring-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)This New Winnie the Pooh Spring Popcorn Bucket Has a Surprise Hidden Inside**Pooh at Disney Parks in 2026**. The centennial is already showing up across Disney parks merchandise. The [Winnie the Pooh and Piglet Spring Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/winnie-the-pooh-piglet-spring-popcorn-bucket-disney/) is one of the most anticipated seasonal releases at Disney parks this spring, with Pooh and Piglet dressed in bunny ears and an interactive Easter egg on the front that pops open to reveal Piglet. It went on sale at Disneyland Resort on March 11, 2026, with Walt Disney World availability listed as coming soon. The design is soft, seasonal, and exactly the kind of product the Archives display was showing as part of a century-long tradition: Pooh showing up in a form that fits the moment while staying completely recognizable. Disney has also confirmed that additional Winnie the Pooh anniversary products and park celebrations are coming throughout 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The ship is the eighth in the Disney Cruise Line fleet and the first to sail in Asia, bringing the company’s brand of theme park-level storytelling to a region where the nearest Disney park sits more than 1,500 miles away in Hong Kong. ![Disney Cruise Line Built Its First Castle at Sea for Asia, and It's Unlike Any Ship Before It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Cruise-Line-Built-Its-First-Castle-at-Sea-for-Asia-and-Its-Unlike-Any-Ship-Before-It-1600x900.jpg)The project behind the Disney Adventure was unlike anything [Walt Disney Imagineering](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/04/06/walt-disney-imagineering-new-series-we-call-it-imagineering-coming-to-youtube/ "Walt Disney Imagineering NEW Series! We Call It Imagineering Coming to YouTube") had tackled before. Rather than designing a ship from the ground up, Imagineers worked to bring iconic Disney stories into an existing vessel, then adapted that experience specifically for Southeast Asian audiences. The team spent months researching the local market to make sure the storytelling would connect with guests in the region. One result of that work: the first castle at sea in Disney Cruise Line history. The ship also carries Marvel’s first roller coaster at sea, along with multimedia dining and live stage productions. Joe Schott, President of Disney Signature Experiences, described the [Disney Adventure](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/24/disney-cruise-line-names-robert-downey-jr-godparent-of-new-disney-adventure-ship/ "Disney Cruise Line Names Robert Downey Jr. Godparent of New Disney Adventure Ship") as a brand ambassador for the fleet’s global expansion. “It brings together our storytelling, entertainment, and legendary service in one immersive experience,” Schott said, “creating memories for guests that stay with them long after the voyage ends.” Early booking data tells a clear story about who the Disney Adventure is reaching. More than 90 percent of guests booked on the ship are sailing with Disney Cruise Line for the first time. Most are also new to cruising altogether. Families make up the majority of passengers, which fits with the multigenerational travel patterns common across Southeast Asia. What makes those numbers more striking is what they reveal about brand reach. Nearly all of those first-time cruisers already have a relationship with Disney through films, theme parks, television, or consumer products. The cruise is a new format, but the stories are familiar. Disney Cruise Line is not stopping with Singapore. The fleet is set to grow to 13 ships by 2031, with five currently in development. The company is also working with Oriental Land Co. to bring Disney cruises to Japan in 2029. The fleet is already more than 80 percent sold for fiscal year 2026, even as capacity continues to grow following the November debut of the Disney Destiny in Fort Lauderdale. For a closer look at how Imagineers built the [Disney Adventure](https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships/adventure/), the latest episode of We Call It Imagineering covers the full process from concept to maiden voyage. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Adventure-Singapore-Arrival-2-1-1600x900.jpg)The Disney Adventure, the newest addition to the expanding Disney Cruise Line fleet and the first for families in Asia, arrived in Singapore for the first time on March 3, 2026 ahead of its maiden voyage. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Cruise Line, The Walt Disney Company **Tags:** and It's Unlike Any Ship Before It, Disney Cruise Line Built Its First Castle at Sea for Asia, We Call it Imagineering Disney Adventure --- ### [Thomas Mazloum Is the New Chairman of Disney Experiences](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/thomas-mazloum-is-the-new-chairman-of-disney-experiences/) **Published:** March 10, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Disney has a new leader for its parks, resorts, cruise ships, and consumer products business. Thomas Mazloum has been named Chairman of Disney Experiences, stepping into the role previously held by [Josh D’Amaro](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/03/josh-damaro-named-disney-ceo-succeeding-bob-iger/ "Josh D’Amaro Named Disney CEO, Succeeding Bob Iger"). D’Amaro is moving up to become the next Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. ![Thomas Mazloum Is the New Chairman of Disney Experiences](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Thomas-Mazloum-Named-Chairman-Disney-Experiences-1600x900.jpg)Mazloum is not a new face at Disney. He spent years in senior leadership at Walt Disney World Resort before becoming President of Disney Signature Experiences, where he oversaw a plan to double the size of the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Most recently, he served as President of Disneyland Resort during its 70th anniversary year. Before joining Disney, he ran Crystal Cruise Line as Chief Operating Officer and spent years in European luxury hospitality. His new role puts him in charge of a massive portfolio: theme parks around the world, Disney Cruise Line, resort hotels, Disney Adventures, Walt Disney Imagineering, and consumer products. “Thomas Mazloum is an exceptional leader with a genuine appreciation for our cast members and a proven track record of delivering growth,” said D’Amaro. “His focus on service excellence, broad international leadership, and strong connection to the creativity that brings our stories to life make him the right leader to guide Disney Experiences into its next chapter.” Three other leadership changes were announced alongside his appointment, all effective March 18. Jill Estorino becomes President of Disneyland Resort. She previously led Disney Parks International and helped open Shanghai Disney Resort. Tasia Filippatos takes over as President of Disney Parks International, which includes Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, and the upcoming park in Abu Dhabi. Lisa Baldzicki is promoted to President of Disney Consumer Products, a division that spans more than 100 product categories across 180 countries. All three report directly to Mazloum. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disneyland, Fantasy Land News, The Walt Disney Company **Tags:** Disney Experiences President, Disneyland New president, Thomas Mazloum Is the New Chairman of Disney Experiences --- ### [Kathryn Hahn Is Mother Gothel in Disney's Live-Action Tangled](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/kathryn-hahn-is-mother-gothel-in-disneys-live-action-tangled/) **Published:** March 10, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** The casting is no longer a rumor. Kathryn Hahn has effectively confirmed herself as Mother Gothel in [Disney’s live-action Tangled](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/07/disney-confirms-live-action-tangled-starring-teagan-croft-and-milo-manheim/ "Disney Confirms Live-Action ‘Tangled’ Starring Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim"), and she did it without a formal press release. Hahn recently posted to Instagram in direct collaboration with Disney Studios. Then she changed her Instagram handle to @MotherHahn. Studios do not partner on social posts with talent who are still in early talks, and actors do not rebrand their personal handles for roles they have not booked. ![Kathryn Hahn Is Mother Gothel in Disney's Live-Action Tangled](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Kathryn-Hahn-Tangled-Mother-Gothel-1-1600x900.jpg)Disney’s Live-Action Tangled: Kathryn Hahn Is Mother GothelWhen [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/08/disney-studios-tangled-kathryn-hahn-as-mother-gothel/ "Disney Studios ‘Tangled’: Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel?") first reported this story in January, Variety had Disney in talks with Hahn to join the already-announced cast of Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider. Scarlett Johansson had been linked to Mother Gothel before scheduling conflicts with The Batman Part II ended those conversations. Hahn stepped into that space, and now the social activity from both her and Disney Studios makes the picture very clear. The role fits her. Fresh off Agatha All Along on Disney Plus, Hahn has already shown she can play a villain who wraps cruelty in warmth and makes it convincing. Mother Gothel does exactly that. She raises Rapunzel not out of love but out of obsession with the girl’s magical hair, and she does it with smiles and lullabies. That kind of performance requires an actor who can make the audience feel the manipulation before they fully clock it. Hahn can do that. Teagan Croft played Raven on DC’s Titans. Milo Manheim played Zed across the Zombies franchise on Disney+ and competed on Dancing with the Stars on ABC. Both brought name recognition from younger Disney audiences when the original casting was announced in January. ![Disney Confirms Live-Action 'Tangled' Starring Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Disney-Confirms-Live-Action-Tangled-Starring-Teagan-Croft-and-Milo-Manheim-1600x900.jpg)The original animated film came out on November 24, 2010. Walt Disney Animation Studios released Tangled with Mandy Moore voicing Rapunzel and Zachary Levi as Flynn Rider. The story follows a wanted bandit who hides in a tower and gets taken captive by a girl with 70 feet of magical golden hair, setting off an adventure neither of them planned. The film built a devoted following that has only grown in the years since, which is part of why this live-action version carries so much attention. Disney has not set a release date. 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With 11 theater locations across Florida and one in North Carolina, Epic Theatres is a regional chain, but the lineup they are bringing for the April 1st opening rivals anything the national chains are offering. Here is every item confirmed for Epic Theatres when *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* opens. We are particularly excited to cover this one because an Epic Theatres location sits just a few miles from Fantasy Land News headquarters. We will have eyes on this lineup in person on opening day. [![Epic Theatres Is Offering All Six Luma LED Popcorn Buckets and a 260oz Tub for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Epic-Theatres-Is-Offering-All-Six-Luma-LED-Popcorn-Buckets-and-a-260oz-Tub-for-The-Super-Mario-Galax-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Epic-Theatres-Is-Offering-All-Six-Luma-LED-Popcorn-Buckets-and-a-260oz-Tub-for-The-Super-Mario-Galax.jpg)**Epic Theatres Yoshi Popcorn Bucket**. The **105oz Yoshi Popcorn Bucket** is part of the Epic Theatres lineup. This is the same full-figure Yoshi sculpt available at other chains nationwide, with Yoshi holding a white Yoshi Egg bowl where your popcorn goes. If you are new to this bucket, read our full [Yoshi Popcorn Bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters/) for everything you need to know about the design, sizing, and pricing. **Epic Theatres Luma LED Popcorn Buckets**. Epic Theatres is carrying the **Luma LED Popcorn Buckets** in all six colors: orange, red, pink, blue, green, and yellow. That is the full set, which puts Epic ahead of some larger chains that are only offering four color variants. Each bucket is shaped like a Luma star character with a built-in LED light. Six colors mean this is a complete collection opportunity for anyone who wants the full rainbow, and for a regional chain to carry all six is a big deal for Florida and North Carolina fans who have an Epic location nearby. **Epic Theatres 260oz Tub**. The biggest item in the lineup is the **260oz Tub**, and it deserves its own callout. For reference, the Cinemark Square Tub is 170oz. The Epic Theatres tub is 260oz, which makes it the largest popcorn container we have seen announced for this film by a significant margin. The art features Yoshi, Mario, and the film’s galaxy imagery. If you thought the Yoshi bucket at 105oz was a lot of popcorn, the 260oz tub is more than double that. This thing is going to be hard to miss at the concession stand. **Full Epic Theatres Popcorn Container Lineup**. Beyond the Yoshi bucket, Luma LED buckets, and the 260oz tub, Epic Theatres is offering a full range of popcorn containers. The **130oz Popcorn Tins** carry the film’s ensemble artwork. The **130oz Square Bucket** features bold movie art with the “WAHOO!” lettering across the front. The **160oz Tub** is a mid-size option between the square bucket and the massive 260oz tub. The **105oz Popcorn Bucket with Flyer Lid** is a flat-lid collectible bucket featuring Toad artwork. There is also a **Kid’s Combo** with a themed container and snack packaging, a **44oz Cup**, **32oz Square Cups**, and **22oz Cups** in at least two art variants. **Epic Theatres Character Keychain Cups and Collectibles**. The non-popcorn collectible lineup at Epic Theatres is just as strong. The **44oz Cup with Keychain Figure** comes with one of six character keychains: spinning Mario, running Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, Bowser Jr., or Yoshi. That is six variants on a single cup purchase, making it an immediate chase item for collectors who want the full character set. Epic Theatres is also carrying the **Luma Pin Blind Bags** with six color variants (red, yellow, pink, green, orange, and blue), the **Luma Plush Keychain Blind Box** featuring a yellow Luma plush figure with a clip, a **22oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle** with Mario and Yoshi artwork, and **Throw Blankets** with the film’s “Let’s-a Go!” artwork featuring Mario and Yoshi. **Where Are Epic Theatres Located?** Epic Theatres operates 11 locations across Florida and one location in North Carolina. If you have an [Epic Theatres](https://www.epictheatres.com/movies/327878-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/) nearby, this is one of the strongest regional lineups for *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* we have seen. All items are subject to availability and while supplies last, per the official Epic Theatres announcement. [![Epic Theatres The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Buckets and Cups 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_20260310-120115.Instagram-899x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_20260310-120115.Instagram.png)[![Epic Theatres The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Merchandise 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_20260310-120150.Instagram-897x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_20260310-120150.Instagram.png)For the full picture on Super Mario Galaxy Movie merchandise at other chains, check out our [complete popcorn bucket and collectibles guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters/), our [Cinemark Super Mario Galaxy Movie guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/cinemark-just-dropped-the-full-super-mario-galaxy-movie-bucket-lineup-and-its-massive/), and our [Showcase Cinemas Super Mario Galaxy Movie guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/showcase-cinemas-reveals-super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-bucket-lineup-for-opening-day/). *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* opens **April 1, 2026**. Keep it locked to [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for more updates as opening day gets closer. ![Midnight Movie Showings Are Back for the First Time in Over a Decade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Midnight-Movie-Showings-Are-Back-for-the-First-Time-in-Over-a-Decade-1600x900.jpg)Midnight Movie Showings Are Back for the First Time in Over a Decade## Epic Theatres Is Offering All Six Luma LED Popcorn Buckets and a 260oz Tub for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What Super Mario Galaxy Movie merch is Epic Theatres offering? Epic Theatres is offering the Yoshi Popcorn Bucket, Luma LED Popcorn Buckets in six colors, a 260oz Tub, 130oz Popcorn Tins, 130oz Square Bucket, 160oz Tub, 105oz Popcorn Bucket with Flyer Lid, Kid’s Combo, 44oz Cup with character keychain, 32oz Square Cups, 22oz Cups, a 22oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle, Luma Pin Blind Bags, Luma Plush Keychain Blind Box, and Throw Blankets. ### How many Luma LED Popcorn Bucket colors does Epic Theatres have? Epic Theatres is carrying all six Luma LED Popcorn Bucket colors: orange, red, pink, blue, green, and yellow. ### How big is the Epic Theatres 260oz Tub? The Epic Theatres 260oz Tub is the largest popcorn container announced for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie across any chain. It holds 260oz of popcorn, which is more than double the 105oz Yoshi Popcorn Bucket. ### How many Epic Theatres locations are there? Epic Theatres operates 11 locations in Florida and one location in North Carolina. ### What character keychains come with the Epic Theatres 44oz Cup? The 44oz Cup with Keychain Figure comes with one of six character variants: spinning Mario, running Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, Bowser Jr., or Yoshi. ### When is the Epic Theatres Super Mario Galaxy Movie merch available? 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Regal kicked off MAR10 Day by opening advance ticket sales for *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie*, the follow-up to 2023’s blockbuster *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*. The film arrives in theatres on April 1, and Regal is going big for opening night: more than 250 locations will host showtimes starting at 12:01 a.m., with eight locations running 24 consecutive hours of screenings. Premium format tickets are available where applicable. ![Regal Is Selling Advance Tickets to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for MAR10 Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Regal-Is-Selling-Advance-Tickets-to-The-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-for-MAR10-Day-1600x900.jpg)This year’s MAR10 Day also lands on the 40th anniversary of the original Super Mario Bros. game, which Regal is marking with themed merchandise, specialty concessions, and in-theatre promotions. *“Following the breakout success of 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Regal is excited to announce tickets-on-sale for its highly anticipated sequel The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. MAR10 Day 2026 also marks the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., and Regal will celebrate this milestone with lots of movie-themed merch, concessions, and promotions available to guests of our theatres.”* Brooks LeBoeuf, Senior Vice President of US Content, Regal ## Collectible Merch at Regal Concessions Regal will carry several collectible containers tied to *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie*. The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket is the standout item for collectors, joined by the Luma Popcorn Container and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Collectible Combo. All three will be available for purchase once the film opens. We previously covered the [Yoshi Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters/ "Yoshi Popcorn Bucket Is Coming to Theaters") in detail, and it is shaping up to be one of the more sought-after pieces of merchandise tied to the movie this spring. ![Yoshi Popcorn Bucket Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/super-mario-popcorn-bucket-1352x900.webp)## Galaxy-Themed Food and Drinks The concession menu at Regal during the film’s run will feature limited-time offerings designed to match the movie’s space-themed setting. Guests can expect Dippin’ Dots Galaxy Pop Ice Cream, ICEE Peach Freeze, ICEE Star Power Cherry, and three Regal-exclusive MrBeast Feastables products: a Galaxy Cocoa Crunch chocolate bar, Sour Boosts gummy candy, and White Chocolate Peanut Butter Yoshi Eggs. ## Loyalty Bonuses and Sweepstakes Regal Crown Club and Unlimited members who purchase advance tickets on MAR10 Day will receive 1,000 bonus credits added to their accounts automatically. That alone makes today a worthwhile time to lock in seats if you are already a member. Guests who buy a can of [bubly](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/bubly-launches-super-mario-galaxy-movie-flavors-with-color-changing-cans-and-a-hidden-rosalina-giveaway/ "bubly Launches Super Mario Galaxy Movie Flavors With Color-Changing Cans and a Hidden Rosalina Giveaway") at the concession stand will receive a *Super Mario Galaxy*-branded koozie, available while supplies last. Members who pair a bubly purchase with any size popcorn will be entered into the Regal x bubly Sweepstakes, with a Kennedy Space Center getaway as the top prize. Full rules and alternate entry methods are available online. ![Regal Is Selling Advance Tickets to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for MAR10 Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mario-ec-1000.webp)Regal Is Selling Advance Tickets to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for MAR10 Day![Regal Mario Badge Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/super-mario-gwp-1352x900.webp)## How to Buy Tickets Advance tickets for the April 1 release are on sale now through Regal theatre box offices, kiosks, the Regal mobile app, and [REGmovies.com](https://www.regmovies.com/). Regal Unlimited subscribers can reserve seats as part of their standard membership with no additional ticket cost. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The castle’s new white and pale grey stone surface is acting almost like a projection screen upgrade. The colors from Happily Ever After pop off the facade with an intensity that the old pink paint never allowed. Blues hit harder. Golds read warmer. The whole show feels like it got a visual upgrade without Disney changing a single projector. [![Cinderella Castle Makeover Is Almost Done, and Happily Ever After Has Never Looked Better](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinderella-Castle-at-Magic-Kingdom-on-March-9-2026-showing-the-new-classic-color-palette-during-th-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinderella-Castle-at-Magic-Kingdom-on-March-9-2026-showing-the-new-classic-color-palette-during-th.jpg)**How Much Pink Is Left?** Not much. As of March 9th, the pink paint that covered the castle during its 50th anniversary color scheme is almost entirely stripped away. Crews have been working steadily, and the upper spires and the front facade are now showing off the new classic palette of greys, creams, blues, and gold accents that Disney announced when this project began. A few remaining patches of pink are still visible in some of the more intricate stonework areas, but at this point, the overall look is unmistakably the regal, timeless castle that guests remember from the park’s earliest decades. We first reported on this project back in December 2025 when Disney confirmed the plan, and then again in early January when work officially began. At that time, Disney said the new colors were chosen specifically to reflect Florida sunshine, to make the castle shimmer from every angle throughout the day. Standing in front of it at golden hour on March 9th, that description is no longer just marketing language. It is exactly what is happening. ![Up close Cinderella Castle Image with Blue Spires](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-view-from-the-hub-on-March-6-2026.-The-blue-spires-and-lighter-stone-tones-are-now-the-dominant-1600x900.jpg)**The Happily Ever After Effect**. Here is the part of this story that does not get enough attention: the nighttime show looks dramatically better on the new paint. Happily Ever After uses projection mapping across the full face of the castle, and that technology depends heavily on the surface it is projecting onto. The old pink paint absorbed and muted some of the projected color. The new lighter, cooler-toned surface reflects those colors out into the crowd with noticeably more punch. Standing on Main Street watching the show on March 9th, the blues and purples felt electric. The warm gold tones during certain song segments looked almost incandescent. The whole spectacle felt sharper. This is not a small thing for guests planning a trip. If you were already thinking about visiting Magic Kingdom this spring or summer, the castle’s new look and what it does to Happily Ever After is a compelling reason to make that trip sooner rather than later. ![Daytime and Nighttime Cinderella Castle 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinderella-Castle-march-9th-2026-1600x900.jpg)**What the New Color Palette Actually Is**. Disney’s description from the My Disney Experience app at the time construction began called it a classic palette featuring a mix of greys, creams, blues, and gold accents, [inspired by the castle’s original design](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/06/cinderella-castle-magical-transformation-has-begun-at-disney-world/). The Imagineers behind this work also discussed it publicly at the Destination D23 panel titled “Beyond the Spires: An Insider Look at Disney Castles,” where they shared how the color choices were informed by the castle’s heritage and how similar decisions have been made at other Disney parks globally. What is showing up on the building right now matches that description closely. The spire tips are returning to their distinctive golden points. The turrets are back in a deep, saturated blue. The main tower walls read as a soft off-white or light stone color that shifts warmly in direct sunlight and picks up cool tones in shade. The diamond-pattern detailing in the center arches shows off the blue accent color well. It is a sophisticated palette that looks both historical and fresh at the same time. **When Will It Be Completely Finished?** There is no official completion date from Disney, but at the pace crews have been working, a spring finish looks realistic. When we first covered this project [in December 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/21/cinderella-castle-getting-a-regal-new-old-look-starting-january-2026/), the expectation was that all work would wrap up well before the [Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/04/walt-disney-world-55th-anniversary-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont-for-2026/ "Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary: What We Know (And What We Don’t) for 2026") on October 1st, 2026. Given how much progress has been made in recent weeks, the castle could realistically be fully complete by May or June if the remaining detail work moves quickly. What is left at this point appears to be primarily finish and detail work in the more ornate sections, rather than any large remaining areas of pink. The heavy lifting is done. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinderella-Castle-at-Magic-Kingdom-on-March-9-2026-showing-the-new-classic-color-palette-during-th-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinderella-Castle-at-Magic-Kingdom-on-March-9-2026-showing-the-new-classic-color-palette-during-th-1.jpg)## Cinderella Castle Makeover Is Almost Done, and Happily Ever After Has Never Looked Better ### FAQ: Is Cinderella Castle’s repainting done? Not fully, but it is very close. As of March 9, 2026, the vast majority of the pink paint from the 50th anniversary color scheme has been removed and replaced with the new classic palette. Small sections of detail work remain. Disney has not announced an official completion date, but all work is expected to be finished before the Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary on October 1, 2026. ### FAQ: What are the new colors on Cinderella Castle? The updated color palette features a mix of greys, creams, deep blues on the spires and turrets, and gold accents on the spire tips and decorative details. Disney designed the palette to reflect Cinderella Castle’s classic original appearance and to catch the Florida sunlight throughout the day. ### FAQ: Does Happily Ever After look different with the new castle colors? Yes, noticeably. The lighter, cooler-toned surface of the repainted castle reflects projected colors more vividly than the old pink paint did. The Happily Ever After nighttime spectacular looks more vibrant and color-saturated against the new facade, particularly blues, golds, and purples. ### FAQ: When did Cinderella Castle’s repainting begin? Work officially began on January 5, 2026, following a moat-draining and preparation phase that started in early February. Disney confirmed the project through the My Disney Experience app and through the Destination D23 “Beyond the Spires” Imagineering panel. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Tinker Bell is heading to [Disney+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/19/disney-in-march-daredevil-returns-moana-2-sets-sail-and-a-heroic-rooster-saves-the-world/) in a brand-new live-action drama series titled *Tink*, [according to an exclusive report from Deadline](https://deadline.com/2026/03/tink-live-action-series-tinker-bell-disney-1236746481/). The project is in development through Disney’s 20th Television and is considered a major priority for the platform. ![Disney+ Is Developing a Live-Action Tinker Bell Drama Series Called Tink](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Is-Developing-a-Live-Action-Tinker-Bell-Drama-Series-Called-Tink-1600x900.jpg)Writers Liz Heldens and Bridget Carpenter are attached to write and executive-produce the series. The two are longtime friends who previously worked together on the acclaimed drama Friday Night Lights. Gary Marsh, the former president and chief creative officer of Disney Branded Television, who departed that role in 2021, is also executive producing, along with Quinn Haberman of production company Selfish Mermaid. “The studio has been plotting an updated version of the classic character for some time, and it is a major project for the streamer.” **A Character With a Long History at Disney**. Tinker Bell made her Disney debut in the 1953 animated film *Peter Pan*, originally adapted from J.M. Barrie’s 1904 play. In the decades since, the character grew far beyond her supporting role. She became the face of the Wonderful World of Disney television franchise, appearing in the iconic wand-wave over Cinderella Castle that opened countless broadcasts. Today, she remains one of the most recognizable figures in the Disney brand, trailing only Mickey Mouse in cultural reach. Between 2008 and 2015, Tinker Bell anchored her own direct-to-video animated film franchise, beginning with *Tinker Bell* and spanning five sequels that explored her life in Pixie Hollow before the events of *Peter Pan*. That series gave the traditionally silent character a full voice and personality for the first time, building a devoted fanbase. Her most recent live-action appearance came in 2023, when *Black-ish* star Yara Shahidi played the role in the Disney+ film *Peter Pan and Wendy*. ![Exclusive Character Encounters at Disney's Animal Kingdom This Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Tinker-Bell-Fawn-Disneys-Animal-Kingdom-Meet-Greet-1598x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**A Decade in Development Hell**. The road to this series has been anything but pixie-dust smooth. Disney first announced a live-action *Tink* feature in 2010 as a fish-out-of-water romantic comedy, with Elizabeth Banks attached to star. That version never made it out of development. In 2015, the studio announced a fresh take with Reese Witherspoon set to star and produce. That project also stalled, later shifting from a theatrical film to a Disney+ movie with Witherspoon still producing and a new screenplay in the works. After Shahidi was cast in *Peter Pan and Wendy*, the status of the Witherspoon project grew uncertain. The new series represents a complete retooling of the concept, moving away from the feature-film model entirely and toward a prestige-drama format for streaming. No casting has been announced, and no release window has been shared at this stage. **The Creative Team Behind It**. Heldens brings a deep television resume to the project. In addition to her work on *Friday Night Lights*, she created NBC’s medical drama *Mercy*, ABC crime drama *Deception*, and Fox’s sci-fi thriller *The Passage*. She also served as an executive producer on *The Orville* and Hulu’s *The Dropout*, and she is currently co-showrunner on ABC’s *Will Trent*, now in its fourth season. Carpenter’s credits include *Only Murders in the Building*, *Parenthood*, *Westworld*, and the Stephen King miniseries *11.22.63*. She is also a produced playwright, with work staged at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, The Public Theater, and Berkeley Repertory Theatre, among others. The combination of a drama-focused creative team and Disney’s stated commitment to the project as a high priority suggests this version of *Tink* is being positioned as something more substantial than the family-friendly fare audiences might expect from the character’s animated legacy. 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The bundle is available exclusively through the Fandango store and is final sale and non-refundable. Tickets to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are also on sale now at Fandango for anyone who wants to skip the bundle and book a seat on its own. ![Orange Luma LED Popcorn Bucket Is Now on Fandango for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Luma-Popcorn-Bucket-Fandango-1600x900.jpg)**What’s Included in the Luma Galaxy Bundle**: For $49.99, the bundle covers two items: one movie ticket to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and one Orange Luma LED Popcorn Bucket. The bucket is designed to look like the iconic Lumas from the Mushroom Kingdom, with built-in LED lighting so it glows during your screening. The back opens up if you wish to fill it with popcorn! It’s available now through the Fandango store at [store.fandango.com](https://store.fandango.com/products/the-luma-galaxy-bundle). **More Luma LED Popcorn Bucket Colors Are Expected at Other Theaters**. The orange version is exclusive to Fandango, but Lumas come in a wide range of colors in the games, which strongly suggests other theater chains will get their own color variants. No additional colors have been announced yet, but collectors will want to keep an eye out as more retail partners are revealed leading up to the film’s release. **More Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Buckets Are Coming**. The Luma LED Popcorn Bucket is only one of several collectibles confirmed for the film. 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A full-size chocolate sculpture of Miss Piggy stands at the center, wearing a silver gown, a pearl necklace, long white gloves, and a crystal pendant. Around her, arched display cases hold hand-crafted egg sculptures of nearly a dozen characters, each one built by a member of Disney’s culinary team. It is easily one of the most detailed displays the resort has put together in years. ![Miss Piggy Easter Egg Display at Disney World Is a Love Letter to The Muppet Show](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Miss-Piggy-Easter-Egg-Display-Disney-World-1600x900.jpg)The Muppets are having a real moment right now. [The Muppet Show 2026 special premiered on Disney+ and ABC on February 4](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/23/new-trailer-and-how-to-watch-the-muppet-show-2026-special-on-disney-and-abc/), drew nearly [8 million viewers in its first eight days](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/15/can-8-million-views-be-enough-to-bring-the-muppet-show-back-full-time/), and landed a 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Choosing this franchise for The Contemporary’s spring display was a natural call. **The Full Cast, Egg by Egg**. The display was built by Disney’s culinary cast members, each of whom signed their work with a small placard. Miss Piggy is the clear focal point, sculpted in chocolate at full scale. Her blue eyes, flowing golden hair, sparkling bracelet, and bow-detailed gown are all accounted for, and the expression on her face is exactly what you would expect from the diva herself. The egg sculptures fan out on both sides of her, set inside arched cases trimmed in ornate white molding and gold detail that mirror the look of a classic theatre stage. Going left to right across the full display: **Sam the Eagle** opens the lineup in his trademark steely blue, wearing an American flag top hat. **Sweetums** fills the next case, his shaggy brown fur, yellow eyes, and wide orange beak making him one of the most visually striking pieces in the whole display. **Kermit the Frog** sits in vivid green against a deep purple backdrop, collar and all. The **Swedish Chef** comes next, chef’s toque on, mustache in full force, with a red rose placed at the base of his case. On the other side of Miss Piggy, **Fozzie Bear** grins from beneath his top hat against a blue background. **Beaker** towers in his case, all orange hair and wide-eyed panic in his lab coat. **Dr. Bunsen Honeydew** follows in pea green with his round glasses and a red tie poking out from his white coat. **Animal** closes things out in dark red, teeth bared, looking like he has somewhere to be. [![The Muppet Show Easter Egg Display at Disney World: Sam The Eagle, Sweetums, Kermit the Frog, Swedish Chef](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260309_154256-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260309_154256-scaled.jpg)[![The Muppet Show Easter Egg Display at Disney World:: Fozzy Bear, Beeker, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Animal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260309_154253-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260309_154253-scaled.jpg)**Statler and Waldorf Get Their Own Stage** **Box.** Across from the egg lineup sits what might be the best piece in the entire display. Statler and Waldorf are sculpted in chocolate and placed inside a large crimson theatre balcony box, leaning over the railing exactly the way they do in the show. The box is decorated with gold rope trim, scrollwork, and an ornate center medallion. Their facial expressions are spot-on, down to the squinting skepticism they have spent decades perfecting. The placard credits culinary cast members Brandie, Carissa, and Donald for the piece. [![Statler & Waldorf The Muppet Show Easter Display Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260309_154203-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260309_154203-scaled.jpg)**Why the Timing Makes Sense**. The 2026 Muppet Show special brought Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the full cast back to the original Muppet Theatre alongside Sabrina Carpenter, with Seth Rogen serving as a guest star and executive producer. Director Alex Timbers, known for his Broadway work, oversaw the production. The result was a hit on both the critical and viewership side. As we covered in February, 7.58 million people watched the special across ABC and Disney+ in its first eight days, and fans have been pushing for a full series order ever since. Against that backdrop, seeing the Muppets get the full Easter display treatment at one of Walt Disney World’s flagship resorts feels well-timed. Let’s not even talk about [Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring The Muppets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/16/muppets-officially-acknowledge-rock-n-roller-coaster-retheme-thanks-to-fozzie-bear/ "Muppets Officially Acknowledge Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Retheme, Thanks to Fozzie Bear"), which is under construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The Muppets are being removed from The Muppet Courtyard, or that we may soon see Muppet Vision 3D appear on Apple Vision Pro! [![Full The Muppet Show Easter Egg Display The Contemporary 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260309_154510-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260309_154510-scaled.jpg)**Where to Find It and What to Know** The display is inside The Contemporary Resort’s lobby. No park ticket is required to see it, and there is no admission charge. The Contemporary sits right on the Magic Kingdom monorail line, so it is a straightforward stop before or after a day in the park. The Yacht & Beach Club and The Grand Floridian also have their own Easter egg displays this spring, each one created by a separate culinary team with a different theme. All three displays are up during **[Walt Disney World’s spring season](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/springtime-at-epcot-the-2026-eggstravaganza-and-a-hunny-of-a-new-popcorn-bucket/ "Springtime at EPCOT: The 2026 Eggstravaganza and a “Hunny” of a New Popcorn Bucket")**, leading into Easter. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Tickets go on sale today, March 9th, 2026, and when fans started checking showtimes, something jumped out that the industry has not seen in over a decade: true 12:01 AM screenings on Tuesday night, March 31st, at Regal, AMC, Cinemark, and Harkins locations across the country. That is not a Thursday night early access showing. That is a genuine midnight premiere, and it is a big deal. ![Midnight Movie Showings Are Back for the First Time in Over a Decade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Midnight-Movie-Showings-Are-Back-for-the-First-Time-in-Over-a-Decade-1600x900.jpg)**Why Midnight Showings Disappeared**. For years, midnight openings were how serious moviegoers kicked off a big release. Then one night ended all of that. On July 20, 2012, a gunman opened fire during a midnight screening of *The Dark Knight Rises* in Aurora, Colorado, killing 12 people and injuring 70 more. The tragedy changed theater culture overnight. Audiences grew uncomfortable with late-night crowds in dark auditoriums, and studios quietly backed away from the format. What replaced it was the Thursday night premiere. Instead of a 12:01 AM Friday start, theaters began opening big films on Thursday evenings, often as early as 3 PM or 7 PM. Studios still have their opening weekend numbers. Fans still got early access. But the actual midnight showing vanished, and for more than ten years, nobody brought it back. Until now. **The Return**. *[The Super Mario Galaxy Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/25/yoshi-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-new-trailer/)* opens officially on **Wednesday, April 1, 2026**, with multiple 12:01 AM screenings confirmed for the night of March 31st at Regal, AMC, Cinemark, and Harkins. This is not a single-screen, limited event. [Multiple showings](https://www.fandango.com/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-2026-242307/movie-overview) are listed at midnight across all four chains. If you have not seen the latest trailer yet, we broke down everything in January, and it is worth a watch before tickets sell out. Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, and Jack Black all return, with Brie Larson joining as Rosalina, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, following Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach on an adventure across the galaxy. The film runs 1 hour and 38 minutes. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Yoshi-Popcorn-Bucket-The-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-1600x900.jpg)**The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket Changes the Equation**. Here is why the midnight showing matters even more this time around. We covered the [Yoshi Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters/) in full earlier this week, and the demand has been enormous. The bucket is coming to theaters at launch, available at AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Harkins, Marcus Theatres, and more. The bucket is designed to look like Yoshi himself, holding a Yoshi Egg-shaped bowl for your popcorn, with the full character detail: big round head, blue eyes, orange shoes, and the red shell on his back. It holds 105 ounces and is expected to retail around $50. That bucket is going to sell out. Mario merchandise demand has been massive since the first film, and collectible theater buckets at this price point and detail level do not sit on shelves long. Going at midnight puts you ahead of every person who waits for the Wednesday crowd. By the time April 1st hits, some locations will already be gone. The Yoshi bucket is not the only collectible coming either. Luma Popcorn Buckets in yellow, green, red, purple, and blue are set to be announced on MAR10 Day, March 10th. Cinemark’s Super Ticket for $35 includes a mini Bowser Cauldron popcorn container, a Luma keychain, a poster, and a popcorn tub. **Should You Go at Midnight?** For collectors, the answer is yes. Tickets are on sale now at Fandango and through each theater chain directly. March 31st midnight showings are live at Regal, AMC, Cinemark, and Harkins. This is not a Thursday 7 PM premiere. This is midnight. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The film earned $46 million domestically and $42 million overseas across 40 territories, giving Pixar one of its strongest theatrical openings in recent years. The numbers validate what fans who caught the sneak preview at Walt Disney Presents already suspected: this one has broad appeal. **Walt Disney Presents Is Now a Hoppers Showcase**. The Walt Disney Presents attraction inside Hollywood Studios quietly transformed its lobby and exhibit spaces into a full Hoppers experience ahead of the film’s release. Guests walking in are greeted by floor-to-ceiling character murals wrapped across the theater doors, showcasing the film’s colorful cast of animals including King George the bear, the beaver duo Mabel and her crowned counterpart, a grinning shark, a grumpy pink fish, a goose, snakes, frogs, and a butterfly. More Hoppers Coverage on Fantasy Land News: - [Hoppers Review: Pixar’s Funniest, Most Entertaining Movie in Years](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/hoppers-review-pixars-funniest-most-entertaining-movie-in-years/) - [Hear Why SZA Made the Hoppers Director Cry on the New Soundtrack](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/hear-why-sza-made-the-hoppers-director-cry-on-the-new-soundtrack/) - [New Disney Pixar Hoppers Garden in EPCOT](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/new-disney-%E2%97%8F-pixar-hoppers-garden-in-epcot/) - [Hoppers Popcorn Buckets Guide: AMC, Cinemark, and Harkins Merch Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/28/hoppers-popcorn-buckets-guide-amc-cinemark-and-harkins-merch-revealed/) ![The theater entrance doors at Walt Disney Presents are fully wrapped in Hoppers character art.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Second-set-of-Hoppers-character-murals-at-Walt-Disney-Presents-showing-shark-beaver-frogs-fish-an-1600x900.jpg)Inside, two separate display cases feature maquettes — the unpainted sculptural models Pixar uses during production to establish a character’s three-dimensional form before animation begins. One showcases King George, described in the exhibit placard as “leader of the pond and king of the mammals,” a larger-than-life beaver with a personality to match his size. The placard notes that although King George did not set out to be king, he embraces the role with enthusiasm every day and created some rules to help everyone in the pond get along. Pond Rules. The second maquette features Mabel, the film’s protagonist, who hops her consciousness into a life-like robotic beaver. With help from her new animal friends, Mabel learns the ropes of the animal world while journeying from the lab to the great outdoors, eventually uncovering shocking secrets and rallying the entire animal kingdom against a major threat. The character is voiced by Piper Curda, with Bobby Moynihan playing King George. ![King George's maquette The Mabel display at Walt Disney Presents](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/King-George-maquette-Mabel-display-at-Walt-Disney-Present-1600x900.jpg)**Concept Art and Sketches Round Out the Experience**. Beyond the maquettes, the exhibit walls are lined with framed concept art and early sketches from Pixar’s visual development process. One standout piece is a loose, playful ink drawing showing a lizard-like character in various poses, including juggling, reading, and running through grass. Framing notes explain that visual development artists create thousands of concept sketches during early production to establish the overall look, feel, and personality for every character and environment. The [Walt Disney Presents](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/walt-disney-presents/) marquee out front is also promoting a Hoppers sneak preview screening inside the theater, paired with a “Meet Ariel from the Live-Action Story” character experience. The combination gives guests a full entertainment stop anchored around the film’s theatrical debut. The exhibit is open now inside Walt Disney Presents at Hollywood Studios and does not require a separate ticket or reservation. The Hoppers sneak preview runs on a scheduled basis inside the theater. The film is now playing in theaters everywhere. ![The Walt Disney Presents marquee promotes Hoppers](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Walt-Disney-Presents-marquee-promotes-both-the-Hoppers-1600x900.jpg)The exhibit is open now inside Walt Disney Presents at Hollywood Studios and does not require a separate ticket or reservation. The Hoppers sneak preview runs on a scheduled basis inside the theater. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Today at Epcot, March 4th, Disney Parks has started the Flower & Garden Festival, and today also marks the start of the Eggstravaganza Easter Egg hunt around the Park. The Eggstravaganza 2026 joins ***[Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/where-to-find-spike-the-bee-spikes-pollen-nation-exploration-2026/ "Where to Find Spike the Bee: Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration 2026")***. The Egg Hunt takes place around World Showcase in Epcot and one in The Odyssey Pavilion. ![Epcot's Eggstravaganza 2026: Where to Find All the Eggs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Epcots-Eggstravaganza-2026_-Where-to-Find-All-the-Eggs-1600x900.jpg)We often get asked the same questions every Epcot Scavenger hunt: Where are the Eggs? What Egg characters are there this year? Well, we have the answers for those who may be running out of time and not be able to complete the Eggstravaganza themselves. We will follow the same format we have from the past **[Epcot Eggstravaganza Hunts](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/25/epcots-eggstravaganza-2025-where-to-find-all-the-eggs/)**. Updated March 9th, 2026: **[Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Spring Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/winnie-the-pooh-piglet-spring-popcorn-bucket-disney/)** coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Discover all the Eggstravaganza Easter egg locations around Epcot’s World Showcase! Below, you’ll find a quick country-by-country guide to the Rabbit Eggs, followed by a detailed walkthrough. **SPOILER ALERT: Proceed with caution if you wish to avoid revealing the egg locations!** **Eggstravaganza Easter Egg hunt costs $11.99**, and if you have a discount like a Disney Annual Passholder, it is **$9.51** and after tax is $10.21. Maps are valid for redemption through 4/06/2026. The reward is 1 of 6 Disney characters as Eggs. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip or Dale, Thumper, and White Rabbit (Which we chose). It’s springtime here at EPCOT®! Join the search for twelve eye-catching eggs, each resembling a beloved bunny rabbit! As you find each egg, mark its location on your map with its matching sticker. Whether or not you complete the search, return your map to Creations Shop, Disney Traders, or World Traveler at International Gateway for a keepsake! Theme park reservations and valid admission for the same park on the same day are required for park entry. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability, and not guaranteed. The Eggstravaganza experience is subject to cancellation or change without notice, including, without limitation, dates, keepsakes, and prices. Purchase limits apply. 1 Map = 1 Keepsake. Maps are valid for redemption through April 6th, 2026 or while supplies last. [![Eggstravaganza Epcot 2026 Map](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047102-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047102-1-scaled.jpg)[![Eggstravaganza Reward Eggs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047099-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047099-1-scaled.jpg)**Eggstravaganza 2026**. Recruit your peeps for the ultimate springtime tradition, a family-friendly “egg” search throughout Epcot’s World Showcase at Walt Disney World. **A Hippity, Hoppity Good Time:** Celebrate spring with the return of Eggstravaganza, a special “egg” search taking place throughout Epcot from March 4th to April 6th, 2026. At this fan-favorite activity, Guests search high and low for character-themed eggs. Look for eggs placed on a window ledge or in the nook of a doorway. Can you find them all? **How to Join In the Fun** 1. Pick up your map and stickers for $11.99 plus tax at select merchandise locations. 2. Have fun searching for hidden “eggs” based on Disney characters and placing the corresponding stickers on your map. 3. When you’re done, return your map to a redemption location and receive one of 6 eggs-citing themed keepsakes. [![Canada: March Hare Eggstravaganza 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047130-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047130-1-scaled.jpg)[![Eggstravaganza 2026 White Rabbit UK](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047133-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047133-scaled.jpg)**Join the Eggstravaganza Easter egg hunt across World Showcase. See all the hidden eggs & where to find them!** **Quick Guide to Eggstravaganza**: - **The Odyssy Pavilion**: Miss Bunny - **Canada**: March Hare - **United Kingdom**: White Rabbit - **France**: Rabbit - **Morocco**: Alec Azam - **Japan**: Ducky & Bunny - **The American Adventure**: Bean Bunny - **Italy:** Jackalope - **Germany:** Skippy - **China**: Judy Hopps - **Morocco**: Alec Azam [![Eggstravaganza 2026 Rabbit France](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047136-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047136-scaled.jpg)[![Eggstravaganza 2026 Alec Azam Morocco](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047144-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047144-scaled.jpg)Full Guide to **Epcot’s Eggstravaganza 2026**: All the eggs are based on Disney Rabbits. They are all located outside in gardens, except for our first one! We will work our way around the World Showcase, starting at Odyssy, then Canada, and Mexico will be last on our travels. **The Odyssy Pavilion**: Miss Bunny is inside. When you enter the seating area, turn around and look up! **Canada**: Tricky one this year, March Hare is actually on the upper side of Canada, near the Telephone booth on the top level. **United Kingdom**: White Rabbit is across the walkway on the World Showcase side, from where Alice meets and greets **France:** Rabbit is in the garden near the meet and greet spot for Princess Aurora **Morocco**: Alec Azam, when entering Morocco from the American Adventure side, look in the air to the balcony above Oasis Sweets & Sips **Japan**: Ducky & Bunny are next to the Pagoda, closest to the walkway in the small garden before the Koi pond. **The American Adventure**: Bean Bunny is sitting on the wall at the entrance to American Adventure when entering from the Italy side. Near the BBQ, quick service **Italy:** Jackalope is in front of the Gondola water area in the small garden located on the World Showcase Lagoon side of Italy. **Germany:** Skippy is on the balcony leading into Kunstarbeit in Kristall **China**: Judy Hopps is on the left-hand side of the gardens. When entering, go past the first garden on the left, turn around and get a great image of the archway and Judy Hopps **Norway**: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is by the waterfall, next to the entrance to Frozen Ever After **Mexico**: Thumper is on the balcony in front of the window leading into La Hacienda de San Angel [![Eggstravaganza 2026 Ducky & Bunny Japan](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047148-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047148-scaled.jpg)[![Eggstravaganza 2026 bean Bunny American Adventure](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047156-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047156-scaled.jpg)[![Eggstravaganza 2026 Jackalope Italy](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047157-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047157-scaled.jpg)[![Eggstravaganza 2026 Skippy Germany](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047162-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047162-scaled.jpg)[![Eggstravaganza 2026 Judy Hopps China](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047166-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047166-scaled.jpg)[![Eggstravaganza 2026 Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Norway](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047168-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047168-scaled.jpg)## Epcot’s Eggstravaganza 2026: Where to Find All the Eggs Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Epcot%27s%20Eggstravaganza%202026%3A%20Where%20to%20Find%20All%20the%20Eggs&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Epcot%27s%20Eggstravaganza%202026%3A%20Where%20to%20Find%20All%20the%20Eggs "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This one goes straight to YouTube, no theater stop first, “Aw, Seriously”. In BFDIA 23, Shattered, the 3 remaining contestants only had to set foot on Dream Island that Woody stole! Book, Needle, and Tennis Ball were sent across a glass bridge, reliving past challenges to help them get to the end faster. In the end, Book wins, barely, after Coiny comes back for revenge! Reward for winning? The Alphabet! [Just released](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHDj5YSKOYM) **BFDIA 24: Say Hijack –** This episode is one for the ages, one for the history books, one for the florilegium, and dare I say, it might even just be one to remember! Stay tuned to see Booky-Booklet-ette, Jiggle Boy Jingle Bounce Jungle Bro, and NEEDY on their quiet and quaint day-to-day life, as they patiently and calmy await the dreaded penultimate Cake at Stake! Who will hork? Who will glorp? Only one way to doot! Stay glooped! The episode comes in at just over 41 minutes! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BFDIA-24-Is-Coming-Today-and-Its-Skipping-Theaters-1600x900.jpg)Since BFDIA 23 had a run at Cinemark and Marcus Theatres before hitting the channel, along with BFDI: TPOT 20 & 21. The reaction online was quick and joyful, as it went straight to YouTube. What’s worth noting, though: when Jacknjellify does put episodes in theaters, they show up on YouTube the next day anyway, so the gap between theatrical and online has always been short. We aren’t going to waste the effort to try to explain why we think the theatrical releases are good and a very smart business move. Whether that makes the theater releases feel less special or just a fun bonus depends on who you ask, but for most fans watching from home, tomorrow’s drop on YouTube is all that matters. > Look up at the stars and find the answer… [\#BFDIA](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BFDIA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 24 is coming TOMORROW! [pic.twitter.com/MsPHTZzPQ9](https://t.co/MsPHTZzPQ9) > > — Jacknjellify (@jacknjellify) [March 8, 2026](https://twitter.com/jacknjellify/status/2030487354117607702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) This is a massive week for the BFDI universe. Jacknjellify made it official that BFDIE, Battle for Dream Island: Elsewhere on Earth, is coming to an end. The final episode of BFDIE drops on March 13th. Two major releases in the same week are something the fandom has not seen in a long time, and with BFDIE wrapping up for good. Who are you rooting for to win BFDIE? Want to catch up before the new episodes? Check out our full breakdown on BFDIE here: [Brand New Battle for Dream Island: Elsewhere on Earth.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/01/brand-new-battle-for-dream-island-bfdie-elsewhere-on-earth/) And for last year’s theatrical release coverage: [BFDIA 23 ‘Shattered’ Cinemark & Marcus Theatres Announcement.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/16/just-announced-bfdia-23-shattered-coming-to-cinemark-and-marcus-theatres/) BFDIA 24 drops tomorrow, and BFDIE’s final episode lands March 13th, both on the [Jacknjellify YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@BFDI/featured). ![BFDIA 24: Say Hijack](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BFDIA-24_-Say-Hijack-1600x900.jpg)Okay, after editing the image Jacknjellify released, with the line ‘Look up at the Stars’, we spent time editing the image, and think we see Coiny to the right side of the cluster of 4 stars to the right of the two main stars, but maybe we are projecting our own thoughts! 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This year, the event runs from March 4 through June 1 and brings plenty of fresh surprises for fans. Since Easter falls early on April 5, the park is already buzzing with holiday excitement. Visitors can look forward to the return of the popular **[Epcot’s Eggstravaganza](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/epcots-eggstravaganza-2026-where-to-find-all-the-eggs/)** and a brand new collectible popcorn bucket. These seasonal offerings make the beginning of the festival a must-see for anyone visiting Central Florida this March. ![Springtime at EPCOT: The 2026 Eggstravaganza and a "Hunny" of a New Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Springtime-at-EPCOT_-The-2026-Eggstravaganza-and-a-_Hunny_-of-a-New-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)### The Eggstravaganza Returns The Egg-stravaganza is a fan-favorite tradition that brings character-themed eggs to the World Showcase. While the Disneyland version of the hunt officially starts on March 3, we expect the EPCOT version to begin on the opening day of the festival, March 4. Because Easter is so much earlier this year than last, starting the hunt right away gives guests the most time to participate before the holiday on April 5. To play, you purchase a map and stickers at locations like Creations Shop or World Traveler. You then search the pavilions for hidden eggs that look like Disney characters. After finding them all and marking your map, you can return it to a redemption spot to collect a small prize. The locations of these eggs usually change every year, so even regular visitors will have a fresh challenge in 2026. ![The Eggstravaganza Returns 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20250325_084211-1600x900.jpg)![The Eggstravaganza Returns 2026 Epcot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20250325_083917-1600x900.jpg)**Updated March 8th, 2026**: Well that didn’t take long! Disney Eats made it official today! “This bucket is eggs-actly what we needed 🐣💖 Simply press down on the egg for Piglet to pop out! #DisneyEats” The Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Spring Bucket will be available at Disneyland beginning 3/11, and coming soon to Walt Disney World. Limit two per person, per transaction ✨ ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1000047891-1350x900.jpg)### Winnie the Pooh and Piglet Spring Popcorn Bucket A highlight for collectors this season is the new Winnie the Pooh and Piglet Spring Bucket. This bucket features Pooh wearing pink bunny ears while sitting next to Piglet. The design includes pastel colors and a large Easter egg. Disney confirmed this bucket will appear at Disneyland Resort and on select Disney Cruise Line ships this spring. Based on past releases like the Thumper bucket from last year, we anticipate this Pooh and Piglet version will also arrive at Walt Disney World. Last year, the seasonal bucket launched in late March, but the early April Easter date suggests we might see this one hit the stands at EPCOT closer to the start of the festival. ![Winnie the Pooh and Piglet Spring Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-Disney-Eats-New-Novelties-Pooh-Bucket-1600x442.png)## Springtime at EPCOT: The 2026 Eggstravaganza and a “Hunny” of a New Popcorn Bucket Beyond the scavenger hunt and popcorn buckets, the **[2026 Flower and Garden Festival](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/)** offers more ways to celebrate the season. - [**Topiaries**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/20/epcots-flower-garden-topiary-watch-2026/ "Epcot’s Flower & Garden Topiary Watch 2026")**:** Look for new displays throughout the park, including characters from the upcoming film Hoppers. - **[Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/11/spikes-pollen-nation-exploration-returns-for-the-2026-epcot-flower-garden-festival/ "Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Returns for the 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival"):** This second scavenger hunt runs the entire length of the festival and focuses on finding Spike the Bee in various gardens. - **Easter Egg Displays:** Expect to see the massive chocolate egg displays return to the Grand Floridian and Contemporary resorts starting in mid-March. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The man who made Inside Out doesn’t get to draw this line.* Let’s be direct: Pete Docter’s quote to the *[Wall Street Journal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/pixar-just-confirmed-monsters-inc-3-and-the-timing-is-no-coincidence/ "Pixar Just Confirmed Monsters Inc. 3 and the Timing Is No Coincidence")* isn’t just careless. It’s insulting. The fact that it came from the man who directed *Inside Out*, a movie celebrated worldwide for being emotional therapy for children, makes it worse. Docter doesn’t get to use that word against queer storytelling and then quietly pocket the Oscar for his feelings film. We’re calling it out. We want answers. *“We’re making a movie, not hundreds of millions of dollars of therapy.”* Pete Docter, [Wall Street Journal](https://www.wsj.com/business/media/pixar-disney-franchises-pete-docter-80c57f9d?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqcrEzytKlx1KzqdgOjjtdX-FUxZ_LOAIHu6wTLIKs96B06gVEmfaDncVhqGTB4%3D&gaa_ts=69ad96bb&gaa_sig=f16AAiSJWUDZhGwS_Hsf_DYvA-0u7eT6er2xxXBcbyzAEyZtQivMGRbTs0vQSaCHUvxwZZpydV6Y7k3JX31ZWA%3D%3D), March 2026 ![Pixar's Pete Docter Needs to Explain Himself](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pixars-Pete-Docter-Needs-to-Explain-Himself-1600x900.jpg)**What He Actually Said and What It Implies**. According to the WSJ profile, Pixar’s film *Elio* went through a major, expensive overhaul after lukewarm test screenings. Among the elements cut: a subplot suggesting the main character was questioning his identity, including a pink bicycle and a scene where Elio imagined raising a child with a male crush. Docter explained that Pixar realized some parents did not want films to “force them to have a conversation they weren’t ready for with their children.” Then came the therapy line. Here is what that framing actually communicates. By calling LGBTQ themes “therapy,” something burdensome and difficult for families to process, Docter placed queer identity in a separate category from every other human experience Pixar has chosen to depict. The implication is clear: a gay child character is a “problem,” a “conversation,” a weight to be managed. Not simply a character. Not simply a story. That was a deliberate choice. He did not have to frame it that way. He chose to. And he owes a full explanation of what he meant. **Pixar Has Always Made “Therapy.” That’s the Point.** Here is a quick look at the “therapy” Pixar has made over the years, the difficult, heavy, emotionally demanding content they were apparently fine with before now. *Up* opens with a four-minute sequence depicting the life and death of a beloved spouse. Children were blindsided by grief they had no framework for. Parents had to talk about death, loss, and moving on. Was that not “therapy”? Was that not forcing a conversation parents might not have been ready for? *Coco* is built entirely around death, the afterlife, and the fear of being forgotten. It asks families to sit with mortality across cultural contexts that many American households have never encountered. Nobody at Pixar called that “therapy.” They called it a masterpiece. *The Lion King*, *Bambi*, *Finding Nemo*, and now Hoppers are all animated films that have been killing parents on screen for decades. Those deaths hit children hard. Parents had difficult conversations afterward. Not one of those studios pulled back because they didn’t want to push families into territory they weren’t ready for. They committed to the story. That’s what good storytelling requires. And then there’s *Inside Out*. Pete Docter’s own film. Psychologists praised it as a literal emotional toolkit for children. Parents showed it to their kids specifically to explain sadness, anxiety, and depression. It prompted millions of dinner-table conversations about feelings. By any honest reading of the word, *Inside Out* is therapy. Beautifully made, Oscar-winning therapy. Inside Out 2 had me breathing hard, fully understanding what Riley was going through, having an anxiety attack! So the question stands, Mr. Docter: why is all of that acceptable, but a gay character is not? **The Double Standard Is the Story**. The issue here isn’t simply that Pixar removed gay content. Studios make creative decisions constantly. **The issue is the specific language Docter chose to justify it.** Grief is universal. Death is universal. Fear, loneliness, abandonment, heartbreak: Pixar has built careers on all of it, and nobody called it “forcing a conversation.” A child who might be gay? That’s apparently where Pixar draws the line. That’s where the studio suddenly becomes concerned about what parents are ready for. Whether Docter intended it or not, that framing marks queer identity as inherently controversial. As something requiring special parental preparation, unlike watching a beloved character die on screen. It sends a message to every LGBTQ kid watching Pixar movies: your existence is a difficult topic. You are the conversation people aren’t ready for. You are the therapy. That’s not a neutral creative call. That’s a statement about whose stories count as universally human and whose do not. **What Docter Needs to Answer**? Nobody here is asking Pixar to have made a different movie. The ask is simple: be honest about what this decision actually reflects. When you say Pixar doesn’t want to push families into conversations they weren’t ready for, are you saying a gay character is more likely to do that than a dead parent, a character struggling with depression, or a child being ripped from their family? If yes, why? What is the actual reasoning? When you use “therapy” as a negative to describe emotionally demanding stories, does that criticism apply to *Inside Out*? To *Up*? To *Coco*? Or only to this one? When you say people don’t come to movies to be “lectured to with an agenda,” what exactly is the agenda of showing a gay character? Is a gay child character automatically an agenda in a way that a straight child character is not? You said you may have “overindexed” on personal stories. *Turning Red*, *Luca*, and *Soul*: those films came from directors who are women and people of color, telling stories rooted in their own lives. What exactly became “too personal”? Which stories do you mean? These are not gotcha questions. They are reasonable follow-ups to a quote that millions of people have now read, a quote that carries real weight for real kids. ![New Trailer and Images for Pixar Animation Studios' "Win or Lose" Coming to Disney+ Feb 19th](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Pixar-Animation-Studios-_Win-or-Lose_-Characters-1-1200x647.jpg)**The Irony Here Is Hard to Miss**. The man who made *Inside Out*, a film used in therapy offices, school counseling sessions, and family mental health settings around the world, has decided the word “therapy” should be used as a reason to cut a certain kind of story. *Inside Out 2* introduced Anxiety as a character and was widely praised for giving young people language for their mental health struggles. That film has been shown to children in clinical settings. It is, by any fair measure, therapeutic. Pixar was proud of that. Rightfully so. So the problem isn’t therapy. The problem is this particular story. Docter should say that plainly, instead of reaching for a framing that suggests all emotionally heavy content is now off the table, when it clearly isn’t. **The Bottom Line**. Pixar is a private studio. It makes what it wants. That’s not the debate. The debate is the words used to explain it. Docter chose language that frames queer identity as a burden, something parents need to “be ready for” in a way that death, grief, fear, and heartbreak apparently do not require. That was not an accident. Words chosen for a *Wall Street Journal* profile are not accidental. Former and current Pixar artists have already said publicly that these changes sting, that the personal touch was what set Pixar apart. They’re right. Beyond the creative argument, there is a simpler one: somewhere right now, there is a kid who would have seen themselves in Elio. A kid who would have felt a little less alone watching a pink bicycle on a Pixar screen. That kid didn’t get the chance. The reason given is that their story was too much like therapy. Pete Docter made *Inside Out*. He knows what therapy looks like. He knows it can be beautiful, necessary, and profound. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Pixar **Tags:** "We're making a movie, not hundreds of millions of dollars of therapy." Pete Docter, Pixar's Pete Docter Needs to Explain Himself, We're making a movie not hundreds of millions of dollars of therapy Pete Docter --- ### [Nathan Sets Out on A Romantic Mission on 'When Calls The Heart' S13 E10](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/08/nathan-sets-out-on-a-romantic-mission-on-when-calls-the-heart-s13-e10/) **Published:** March 8, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ![Nathan Sets Out on A Romantic Mission on 'When Calls The Heart' S13 E10](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth1310d-1600x900.jpg)Nathan Sets Out on A Romantic Mission on ‘When Calls The Heart’ S13 E10. The season is nearing its conclusion, and we are nearing the moment we have all been waiting for a long time. ‘**[When Calls The Heart](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/28/when-calls-the-heart-season-13-trailer-released/ "When Calls The Heart Season 13 Trailer Released")**‘ fans have been eagerly awaiting a proposal. Nathan sets out to propose to Elizabeth. This episode will air on Sunday at 8/7c on **[Hallmark Channel](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/when-calls-the-heart "Hallmark Channel")** and stream the following day on Hallmark+. Nathan enlists Allie’s help with an elaborate mission to discover Elizabeth’s engagement ring size without her knowledge. Meanwhile, Rosemary employs her acting skills in an undercover operation to expose Pioneer Electric’s culpability in the recent wildfire. Charlotte and Nathan share a meaningful conversation that paves the way for future happiness, and Edie assists Lucas in protecting the area’s rebuilding funds. Last week, LJ lost his late father’s medal and made Elizabeth realize that he has no memories of Jack since Jack passed before LJ was born. Elizabeth sets up a memory scavenger hunt for LJ. She shares memories with him of the Mountie Christmas ball, their wedding, and more. Rosemary shares that she knew him as a young child and made him do plays with her. Lee shares that it was because of Jack that he met Rosemary and married her. Faith shares that Jack was one of the reasons that she came to Hope Valley and eventually became a doctor. Henry shares that because of Jack’s kindness, he became a better man. Bill shares that Jack once put him in jail. At the end of the hunt was Jack’s mother, Charlotte, who came to share her own memories of Jack with her grandson. (I may have shed many tears during the memories being shared.) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth1310c.webp)![Nathan Sets Out on A Romantic Mission on 'When Calls The Heart' S13 E10](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth1310b.webp)![Nathan Sets Out on A Romantic Mission on 'When Calls The Heart' S13 E10](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth1310a-1.webp)Allie, having never met Jack, went to Oliver and asked about old cases that Mountie Jack worked. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Hearties, Nathan Sets Out on A Romantic Mission on 'When Calls The Heart' S13 E10, When Calls the Heart --- ### [Just Announced: BFDIA 23 'Shattered' Coming to Cinemark and Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/16/just-announced-bfdia-23-shattered-coming-to-cinemark-and-marcus-theatres/) **Published:** November 16, 2025 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ![Just Announced: BFDIA 23 'Shattered' Coming to Cinemark and Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BFDI-Again-Theaters-December-1st-2025-3-1600x900.jpg)Just Announced: BFDIA 23 ‘Shattered’ Coming to Cinemark and Marcus Theatres. Jacknjellify, the creators of **Battle for Dream Island**, are back at it again, releasing their newest episodes in movie theaters across the US. The group just announced that **BFDIA, Battle for Dream Island Again, episode 23 ‘Shattered’ is coming to Cinemark and Marcus Theaters on December 1st, 2025**, and **tickets cost $25.00** plus $2.59 service fee. **Updated March 8th, 2026: [BFDIA 24 Is Coming Today, and It’s Skipping Theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/08/bfdia-24-is-coming-today-and-its-skipping-theaters/)**! Since people are finding this article when hitting Google, I figured I would add that JacknJellify announced on social media last night that the new episode will be out today. “Look up at the stars and find the answer… [\#BFDIA](https://x.com/hashtag/BFDIA?src=hashtag_click) 24 is coming TOMORROW!” **[Jacknjellify](https://x.com/jacknjellify)** posted: **“Join us December 1st for *BFDIA 23* as the final 3 compete in their final immunity challenge! Come along with other fans for this exclusive one-night premiere of our *longest episode ever* before it drops online.”** BFDIA Battle for Dream Island Again – After Season one, Leafy stole Dream Island, and Season two started with the original Season 1 cast trying to chase down Leafy. After the contestants realise they cannot find Leafy, the characters recreate their own season one with new added characters and a rotating host. The last episode, 22 ‘I’m The Main Character,” aired August 8th, 2025. We recommend getting tickets right away. When the lastest episode of BFDI, the 43-minute episode [**“Battle For Dream Island: The Power of Two Episode 20 Alone**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/18/bfdi-tpot-20-alone-viewership-record-with-one-million-views-in-just-nine-hours/ "‘BFDI: TPOT 20 Alone’ Viewership Record with One Million Views in Just Nine Hours")” premiered 10/16/2025 at sold out theaters, the first round of tickets for the **AMC showing sold out almost** immediatly, and the creators of the show were able to then add extra showings at Cinemark Theatres, Marcus Theatres, and a few Independent theaters. Battle for Dream Island started as BFDI Season 1 with 25 episodes. Season 2 is known as BFDIA, the A standing for Again, with 22 episodes, and is ongoing**\***. The third season is IDFB and only has 1 episode, and rumors of more episodes will be coming. Season 4, acronymed to BFB, Battle for Battle for Dream Island, with 30 episodes. Season 5 is BFDI: TPOT, Battle for Dream Island: The Power of Two, which is up to episode 20, and was screened at Theaters. Link **[directly to Jacknjellify Tickets!](https://shop.jacknjellify.com/pages/theater-event)** ![Just Announced: BFDIA 23 'Shattered' Coming to Cinemark and Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BFDIA-Shattered-1-1600x882.jpg)![Just Announced: BFDIA 23 'Shattered' Coming to Cinemark and Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BFDIA-Shattered-1600x888.jpg) **[BFDIA 23 ‘Shattered’:](https://shop.jacknjellify.com/pages/theater-event)** - **Date:** Monday, December 1st - **Pre-Show:** 6:30 pm local time - **Episode Showtime: 7:00 pm** local time - **Locations**: Cinemark and Marcus Theaters in the US. - **Cost: $27.59** **Your Ticket Includes:** - First access to the brand-new episode of *BFDIA* - Reserved seating (depending on location) - **Access to a limited edition event T-shirt**: You will have the option to purchase this T-shirt *at checkout!* ## BFDIA 23: Shattered Theatrical Premiere Locations The premiere event will take place on **Monday, December 1st**, with a Showtime of **7:00 PM Local Time** at all locations listed below. ### Alabama (AL) - 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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SZA’s original song “Save The Day” leads the release, paired with a complete score from composer Mark Mothersbaugh. If you’ve already seen the film, the music hits differently knowing the full story behind how it came together. ![Hear Why SZA Made the Hoppers Director Cry on the New Soundtrack ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hoppers-Soundtrack-Pixar-1600x900.jpg)Director Daniel Chong commented, “SZA’s music saved me during the making of this movie. It was a lifeline during the stress of the filmmaking process, a voice that comforted and inspired me through it all. It felt so perfect to have an original song by SZA, to have her give voice to the movie and its hopeful themes. When we first heard the song, some of us cried; SZA perfectly captured the heart of our main character, Mabel. ‘Save The Day’ is not just an emotional journey through Mabel’s convictions, but an anthem for a whole generation just looking for some runway to change the world. Our movie is forever grateful to Solána, Rob Bisel, and Ben Lovett for this beautiful gift.” We covered the song’s release [back in February](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/21/sza-releases-new-single-save-the-day-for-disney-%E2%97%8F-pixar-hoppers/) if you want the full breakdown on how it came together. SZA wrote the track alongside Ben Lovett and Rob Bisel, and Chong made a point of thanking all three by name. The song centers on the film’s lead character, Mabel, a young environmental activist who goes to pretty wild lengths to protect a glade near her home. If you haven’t seen it yet, our full [Hoppers review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/hoppers-review-pixars-funniest-most-entertaining-movie-in-years/) calls it one of Pixar’s funniest and most entertaining films in years, so the soundtrack has a strong movie behind it. Then there’s Mothersbaugh, who Devo fans already know can do a lot with an unconventional brief. Chong described him as a creative force who locked into the film’s energy immediately, delivering something full of charm and genuine heart. Mothersbaugh himself said the film’s message felt connected to the kind of thing he’s always cared about, describing it as positive information worth putting into the world. For collectors, there’s a special die-cut vinyl of “Save The Day” shaped like Mabel, available for pre-order exclusively through Disney Music Emporium. It’s the kind of piece that will appeal to anyone who wants a physical connection to the film beyond the standard merch. Speaking of which, if you’re planning a theater trip, the [Hoppers popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/28/hoppers-popcorn-buckets-guide-amc-cinemark-and-harkins-merch-revealed/) covers everything available at AMC, Cinemark, and Harkins so you know what to look for before you go. ![SZA Releases New Single 'Save The Day' for Disney ● Pixar Hoppers](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SZA-Releases-New-Single-Save-The-Day-for-Disney-●-Pixar-Hoppers-1600x900.jpg)SZA Releases New Single ‘Save The Day’ for Disney ● Pixar HoppersFans also got an early listen on SiriusXM’s Disney Hits channel starting February 18, which gave the song a few weeks of radio life before the full release. The Hoppers experience at this point extends well beyond the screen. There’s even a [Hoppers garden activation at EPCOT](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/new-disney-%e2%97%8f-pixar-hoppers-garden-in-epcot/) for anyone visiting Walt Disney World. ## Hear Why SZA Made the Hoppers Director Cry on the New Soundtrack The soundtrack is streaming now across all major platforms. **[Apple](https://music.apple.com/us/album/hoppers-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1881704237?at=1010lKkZ&ct=album_1881704237&itsct=toolbox_linkbuilder&itscg=30200&ls=1&uo=4&mttnsubad=1881704237)**, **[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/7jeW03OZaJFSzMCzNjwcMm)**, and **[Amazon](http://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GQWJX8JK?trackAsin=B0GQWS3TYC)**! > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU_FHJiDrva/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hear%20Why%20SZA%20Made%20the%20Hoppers%20Director%20Cry%20on%20the%20New%20Soundtrack&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hear%20Why%20SZA%20Made%20the%20Hoppers%20Director%20Cry%20on%20the%20New%20Soundtrack "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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With Monstropolis Land currently under construction at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios, Disney is building toward one of the biggest franchise moments it has had in years, and a new film is the missing piece that ties it all together. ![Pixar Just Confirmed Monsters Inc. 3 and the Timing Is No Coincidence](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pixar-Just-Confirmed-Monsters-Inc.-3-and-the-Timing-Is-No-Coincidence-1600x900.jpg)**The Disney World Connection Makes This the Perfect Time**. Disney does not build a massive theme park land around a franchise and then leave it without fresh content to back it up. The Monstropolis land coming to Hollywood Studios is one of the most anticipated park additions in recent memory, and a new movie gives it the cultural fuel it needs to land with maximum impact. We have been tracking the progress of this land closely here at FantasyLand News. [New artist renderings have already appeared on the walls inside Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/11/monsters-inc-land-new-artists-renderings-attached-to-walls-in-hollywood-studios/), giving guests an early preview of what is coming. The centerpiece of the land is a suspended roller coaster, the first of its kind at any Disney park, built around the door-vault chase from the original film. The dining scene is also getting a full transformation. [Mama Melrose and Pizza Rizzo are both being replaced by Monstropolis-themed restaurants](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/11/22/what-is-coming-to-monsters-inc-land-at-disney-world-goodbye-mama-melrose-and-pizza-rizzo-and-hello-to-harry-housens-and-late-night-screams/), including Harry Hausen’s and Late Night Screams, pulling guests deeper into the world of the film the moment they walk in. A new Monsters Inc. movie releasing in the same window as the land opening means families will be walking into Monstropolis with the story fresh in their minds. That is not a coincidence. That is Disney doing what it does best. **What We Know About the Story**. Pixar is keeping plot details tightly under wraps. A director has not yet been named, and the studio has not confirmed where in the timeline the story takes place. Pete Docter, who directed the original film and now serves as Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer, has said the team spent years searching for the right story before moving forward. The creative focus is on exploring what he calls “big life things,” pointing to the same emotional depth that made the original connect with audiences of all ages. Fan theories have long centered on whether a sequel would finally show a grown-up Boo, or dig further into the “Laugh Floor” era that the Disney+ series Monsters at Work touched on. Neither has been confirmed, but both remain very real possibilities. ![Pixar Just Confirmed Monsters Inc. 3 and the Timing Is No Coincidence](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Monsters-Inc.-Scare-Floor-1600x813.jpg)The box office history of this franchise shows exactly why Pixar kept coming back to it. The original 2001 film grossed $528.7 million worldwide. The 2013 prequel Monsters University outperformed it with $743.5 million globally. The audience is there and has been waiting a long time. **Why Pixar Is Making More Sequels**. After the massive box office performance of Inside Out 2, Disney and Pixar leadership made a deliberate decision to build around established characters rather than take repeated swings on original concepts. The studio had a run of films like Turning Red and Luca that earned strong reviews but softer box office returns. Pete Docter has shared that Pixar’s internal process now includes pitching sequel ideas the moment a film wraps, so the studio is always thinking ahead about which worlds are worth returning to. Monsters Inc. was always going to be near the front of that line. Alongside Monsters Inc. 3, Pixar has Toy Story 5 arriving in 2026, Incredibles 3 set for 2028, and a Coco follow-up expected in 2029. The studio is building a deep bench of returning franchises while still developing original projects. **What Comes Next**? A release date for Monsters Inc. 3 has not been set. With [Toy Story 5 coming in 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/19/toy-story-5-trailer-woody-and-buzz-return-to-face-a-new-high-tech-rival/ "Toy Story 5 Trailer: Woody and Buzz Return to Face a New High-Tech Rival") and Incredibles 3 in 2028, the Monsters sequel most likely lands in the back half of the decade, potentially timed to align with the full opening of Monstropolis Land at Hollywood Studios. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Now, the Thornton Park District has placed a permanent commemorative plaque at the exact building where Walt and Roy O. Disney stood alongside Governor Haydon Burns to unveil plans for what they called the “Florida Project,” the ambitious undertaking that would eventually become the most visited theme park destination in the world. The dedication ceremony, attended by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle, marks a full-circle moment between the resort and the city where its story in Florida began. ![Orlando Marks the Spot Where Walt Disney World Was Born](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Orlando-Marks-the-Spot-Where-Walt-Disney-World-Was-Born-1600x900.jpg)The Thornton Park District, part of Orlando’s Main Streets program, unveiled the commemorative marker at the building where the Disney brothers and Governor Haydon Burns held their November 1965 press conference announcing the so-called “Florida Project.” A dedication ceremony brought together community members, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, and Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle to mark the occasion. “Walt and Roy Disney didn’t just announce a theme park in 1965. They announced a partnership with a community that was ready to dream bigger about its future,” Mayor Dyer said at the ceremony. “With this plaque, we honor more than a historic announcement. We honor a relationship that bolsters our economy, strengthens our neighborhoods, and defines our identity.” What started as a press conference in downtown Orlando has since grown into a sprawling 30,000-acre complex in Central Florida, a footprint roughly twice the size of Manhattan. [Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/04/walt-disney-world-55th-anniversary-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont-for-2026/ "Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary: What We Know (And What We Don’t) for 2026") is now the largest single-site employer in the United States, with 80,000 workers on staff and an employee retention rate above 80 percent. The average cast member stays for 12 years, three times longer than the national workforce average, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. ![Walt Disney World Announcement Press Conference ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Florida-Project-Color-1-1600x900.jpg)The resort’s reach extends well beyond its own gates. Disney estimates that one out of every 32 jobs in Florida is connected to its operations, through direct employment, vendor relationships, and the tourism dollars that flow into surrounding communities. Since opening in 1971, the company says it has provided hundreds of millions of dollars to local nonprofits, schools, and community organizations. Cast members also logged more than [170,000 volunteer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/disney-guests-break-records-with-3-million-digital-cast-compliments/ "Disney Guests Break Records With 3 Million Digital Cast Compliments") hours across Florida in 2025. New construction is ongoing across the property. Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom, a Monsters, Inc. land at Hollywood Studios, The Magic of Disney Animation, and an expansion of Magic Kingdom featuring Cars and Villains-themed areas are all currently in development. “This commemorative plaque celebrates our past and reflects the bold vision we need for the future,” **[Walt Disney World](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/?CMP=ILC-DPFY26Q2wo0226260026G)** President Jeff Vahle said. The plaque sits at the same Thornton Park address where that original announcement took place, tying the resort’s earliest days in Florida to the neighborhood that has grown alongside it. ![Thornton Park Walt Disney World Plaque](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Orlando-Marks-the-Spot-Where-Walt-Disney-World-Was-Born-1-952x900.jpg) ## Orlando Marks the Spot Where Walt Disney World Was Born ### Thornton Park Walt Disney World Plaque: “HERE IN FLORIDA, WE HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL WE NEVER ENJOYED AT DISNEYLAND … THE BLESSING OF SIZE.” – WALT DISNEY ON NOVEMBER 15, 1965, THE CHERRY PLAZA HOTEL BECAME THE STAGE FOR A MOMENT THAT WOULD FOREVER CHANGE CENTRAL FLORIDA. FOLLOWING MORE THAN A YEAR OF SPECULATION BY THE PRESS AND FLORIDIANS, WALT DISNEY AND HIS BROTHER ROY O. DISNEY UNVEILED THEIR “FLORIDA PROJECT.” HUNDREDS OF REPORTERS JOINED CIVIC AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO HEAR THE VISIONARIES DESCRIBE INITIAL PLANS FOR A VAST NEW ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISE, LARGER AND MORE AMBITIOUS THAN DISNEYLAND® PARK IN CALIFORNIA. WALT SPOKE OF BUILDING NOT ONLY A THEME PARK, BUT ALSO A “MODEL COMMUNITY” THAT WOULD SHOWCASE INNOVATION IN URBAN LIVING TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN. ALTHOUGH WALT DISNEY PASSED AWAY JUST OVER A YEAR LATER, HIS DREAM LIVED ON THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP OF HIS BROTHER ROY AND THE TALENTS AND DEDICATION OF THE ORGANIZATION THEY ESTABLISHED. TODAY, THIS SITE OF THE FORMER CHERRY PLAZA HOTEL STANDS AS A REMINDER OF THAT HISTORIC ANNOUNCEMENT. IT WAS HERE THAT WALT DISNEY’S VISION FIRST TOOK PUBLIC FORM IN FLORIDA – A VISION THAT CONTINUES INSPIRING MILLIONS OF FAMILIES AND CHILDREN AND REMAINS CENTRAL TO ORLANDO’S STORY. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Hannah is back for a new movie this Saturday, kicking off the March movies on Hallmark Channel. March will have back to back Mysteries with ‘Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery’, followed by an all-new ‘**[Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/23/pascale-hutton-in-new-nelly-knows-mysteries-movie-coming-to-hallmark-channel/ "Pascale Hutton In New ‘Nelly Knows Mysteries’ Movie Coming to Hallmark Channel")**‘ Alison Sweeney stars as baker and mystery sleuth Hannah Swenson. She is joined by Barbara Niven as Hannah’s mom, Delores Swensen, and Victor Webster as Hannah’s love interest and cop, Chad Norton. ‘**[Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/sugar-vice-a-hannah-swensen-mystery "Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery")**‘ is the 13th book in the popular franchise. This movie is about Hannah finding a body at the grand re-opening of the Lake Eden Inn. When a storm traps everyone inside, Hannah must find the culprit before the road clears and the killer escapes. ![March Mysteries Kicks Off With Brand New Hannah Swensen Movie on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hannahc.webp)![March Mysteries Kicks Off With Brand New Hannah Swensen Movie on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hannahb.webp)![March Mysteries Kicks Off With Brand New Hannah Swensen Movie on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hannaha.webp)Alison Sweeney also took to Instagram with Barbara Niven and Victor Webster earlier this week to announce that there will be another Hannah Swensen mystery later this year. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This real-time animated [NHL](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/27/nhls-lord-stanley-cup-takes-a-trip-around-the-world-at-walt-disney-world/ "NHL’s Lord Stanley Cup Takes a Trip Around the World at Walt Disney World") game will air on Disney+, ESPN+, Disney Channel, and Disney XD, offering a unique way to experience the matchup. The presentation uses advanced tracking technology to recreate every play on the ice using characters and settings from the Inside Out films. While the animated version plays on these platforms, the traditional game broadcast will air simultaneously on ESPN. ![Disney and NHL Team Up for Inside Out Classic Animated Hockey Game on April 5](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-and-NHL-Team-Up-for-Inside-Out-Classic-Animated-Hockey-Game-on-April-5-1600x900.jpg)The Inside Out Classic marks the third time ESPN and Disney have produced an animated NHL game. This specific event takes place on Hockey Island, a location found inside the mind of the character Riley. Viewers will see animated versions of NHL players competing alongside emotions like Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Anxiety. To make movements look natural, the production uses optical tracking and positional data to capture the exact limb and stick positions of the athletes in real time. Several actors from the movies will participate in the broadcast. The voices of Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Anxiety are all part of the presentation. Even the announcers will be part of the virtual world. Commentators Drew Carter, Kevin Weekes, and Arda Öcal will use motion capture gear and virtual reality headsets so their digital avatars can stand right on Hockey Island while they call the game. This project follows the success of previous collaborations like the [NHL Big City Greens Classic](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-51e03976-ca63-4b52-b99f-6852250a1c8a). It relies on systems developed by Sony’s Beyond Sports and Hawk-Eye Innovations to turn raw data from the arena into a digital world. These tools allow the broadcast to mirror the speed and intensity of the actual game while making it accessible to younger audiences and families. The partnership between the NHL and Disney expanded recently to create more of these alternate broadcasts. By using popular stories and characters, the league aims to reach new fans in different ways. This technology has already been used for other sports, including recent football and basketball presentations featuring Mickey Mouse and characters from Monsters Inc. International fans can also join the event. The Inside Out Classic will be available on Disney+ in various regions, including Latin America, Australia, and parts of Europe. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The files are already live, and any fan who brings a printed bucket to a screening at Regal will walk out with a free small bag of popcorn. **Updated March 6th, 2026:** Regal also just announced a new **[Yoshi Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters-april-1st/)** coming for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! This is the same concept Regal pulled off earlier this year with Markiplier’s *Iron Lung*, where fans could [3D print the Iron Lung “Blood Bucket”](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/22/markiplier-3d-printed-iron-lung-popcorn-bucket-at-regal/) and bring it to opening weekend for a complimentary small popcorn. That promotion was a massive hit with fans, and now One Piece is getting the same treatment. **How to Get the Free One Piece Popcorn Bucket**. Regal’s official announcement reads: “Regal Prop Shop and Netflix have teamed up to create an exclusive popcorn bucket for One Piece: Into the Grand Line. The best part? You can 3D print it at home! ☠️” Here is exactly what you need to do: 1. Download the free **[3D print files](https://medialibrary.regalcinemas.com/share/163F5CE7-7879-4070-9248E35D969C2B15/?viewType=grid)** using the link in Regal’s bio on their official social media channels. 2. Print the One Piece Popcorn Bucket at home. 3. Bring your printed bucket to a screening of *One Piece: Into the Grand Line* at Regal. 4. Receive a free small bag of popcorn. ![One piece Regal Prob Shop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/One-Piece-Popcorn-Bucket-Regal-1600x900.jpg)One thing worth noting: for food safety reasons, Regal will serve your complimentary small popcorn in one of their own standard popcorn bags rather than placing it directly into your printed bucket. **Win a Rare Painted and Numbered Blood Bucket**. Beyond the free popcorn offer, there is also a sweepstakes running alongside the promotion. New and existing Regal Crown Club members can enter to win a unique painted and numbered collectible bucket. To enter, follow @RegalMovies on social media and comment “Pirates” on the official post. This kind of one-of-a-kind collectible is exactly what One Piece fans tend to go wild for, so it is worth taking 30 seconds to enter. ![One Piece Into the Grand Line Jolly Roger Popcorn Bucket Regal ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/647663066_1455051916002539_4386969667677726383_n-675x900.jpg)**One Piece: Into the Grand Line at Regal**. *[One Piece: Into the Grand Line](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/24/netflixs-one-piece-sets-sail-for-theaters-ahead-of-season-2-premiere/ "Netflix’s One Piece Sets Sail for Theaters Ahead of Season 2 Premiere")* plays exclusively at select Regal theatres starting March 10. If you have been thinking about catching it on the big screen, this is a solid reason to go sooner rather than later and bring your printed bucket along. This promotion follows the growing trend of Regal’s Prop Shop collaborations, which started turning heads with the *Iron Lung* bucket earlier this year. Each one has rewarded fans who put in a little effort at home with something free and memorable at the theatre. The free **[3D print files are available now](https://www.regmovies.com/prop-shop)**. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie New Trailer"), hitting theaters April 1, 2026.** [![bubly Launches Super Mario Galaxy Movie Flavors With Color-Changing Cans and a Hidden Rosalina Giveaway](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bubly-Launches-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Flavors-With-Color-Changing-Cans-and-a-Hidden-Rosalina-Givea-2-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bubly-Launches-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Flavors-With-Color-Changing-Cans-and-a-Hidden-Rosalina-Givea-2.jpg)The **[PepsiCo](https://www.pepsico.com/)**-owned brand is rolling out exclusive packaging, a collectible rewards program, and a sweepstakes with a trip to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center as the grand prize, all timed to build fan excitement before the film opens. ### Three New Flavors Built Around the Film’s Space Theme The new bubly Super Mario Galaxy Movie lineup adds three flavors to the brand’s permanent roster for a limited run: - **Meteor Melon** watermelon lime - **Cosmic Swirl** vanilla berry - **Dragonfruit Stardust** pineapple dragonfruit Each flavor comes in cans featuring color-changing Lumas that appear when the cans are chilled. The effect is a direct nod to the star creatures central to the film’s storyline. Alongside the new flavors, five of bubly’s best-selling varieties are getting limited-edition packaging upgrades. Lime, Blackberry, Cherry, Grapefruit, and Strawberry will appear in specialty multipacks featuring Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Princess Peach, Toad, and Bowser Jr. For fans who can’t get enough of Yoshi, a new **[Yoshi popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters-april-1st/)** was just announced! [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bubly-Launches-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Flavors-With-Color-Changing-Cans-and-a-Hidden-Rosalina-Givea-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bubly-Launches-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Flavors-With-Color-Changing-Cans-and-a-Hidden-Rosalina-Givea.jpg)### The bubly Galactic Mission: What Fans Can Win bubly is running a multi-part promotion called the Galactic Mission that runs through May 8, 2026. **Hidden Galaxy Cans featuring Rosalina:** Tucked inside select movie-themed 8-packs nationwide are 50 special bubly Galaxy Cans, the only cans in the entire run to feature Rosalina. Finding one unlocks a unique code worth 6,375 Star Bits. It enters the winner for the Galaxy Getaway Grand Prize: an all-expenses-paid trip for two to **NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex** in Merritt Island, Florida. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bubly-Launches-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Flavors-With-Color-Changing-Cans-and-a-Hidden-Rosalina-Givea-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bubly-Launches-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Flavors-With-Color-Changing-Cans-and-a-Hidden-Rosalina-Givea-1.jpg)**Star Bits rewards on every can:** Every film-themed bubly can has a scannable feature that dispenses a random number of Star Bits, anywhere from 1 to 5,000 per scan. Fans bank those Star Bits and redeem them for complimentary movie tickets and exclusive limited-edition merchandise. The redemption window closes May 8, 2026. **Theater entries:** Fans who watch the film at select **[Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/06/drips-by-pepsi-brings-the-magic-of-wicked-for-good-to-life-with-limited-edition-flavors-only-at-regal-theatres/)** and Marcus Theatres locations get an additional shot at the Galaxy Getaway Grand Prize by entering the on-site promotion before April 16, 2026. No purchase is necessary to enter. Full rules are at [bubly.com/galacticmission](http://www.bubly.com/galacticmission). The sweepstakes is open to U.S. residents 18 and older (19+ in Alabama and Nebraska). ## Why bubly Is Betting Big on Super Mario “Super Mario is one of the most timeless and beloved franchises in entertainment, inspiring a sense of adventure and exploration for fans of every generation,” said Michael Smith, VP of Marketing for bubly Sparkling Water. The brand is positioning itself as part of the lead-up experience rather than a standard co-branded product — tying the collectible mechanic, the giveaway, and the theater promotion into a single fan journey that starts at the grocery shelf. The Super Mario IP has proven commercial pull in CPG partnerships since the 2023 film generated over $1.3 billion at the global box office. bubly’s activation follows a playbook of interactive, scan-to-win mechanics that have driven engagement for beverage brands across franchise tie-ins. ## Where to Find bubly’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie Cans The limited-edition flavors and film-themed packs are available in stores nationwide and on TikTok Shop starting today, while supplies last. Fans can follow @bublywater on Instagram and TikTok for updates. Illumination and Nintendo’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens in theaters on April 1, 2026. *Promotion details: bubly Galactic Mission begins March 2, 2026,* and ends May 8, 2026. Limit 10 game plays per day per household. Marcus Theatres and Regal Theater giveaway entries close April 16, 2026; *limit one entry per person. Void where prohibited. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Gaming, Merchandise, Movies **Tags:** bubly Launches Super Mario Galaxy Movie Flavors With Color-Changing Cans and a Hidden Rosalina Giveaway, bubly Pepsi Mario Galaxy, bubly Super Mario Galaxy Movie --- ### [YOSHI! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie New Trailer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/25/yoshi-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-new-trailer/) **Published:** January 25, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/The-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-–-Yoshi-First-Look-1600x900.jpg)YOSHI! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie New Trailer. Nintendo of America has just released a brand new The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with a first look at Yoshi, but it wasn’t just all about the dinosaur-like creature, the music, the levels, the fire power-up; it is all included in the new trailer. The new trailer was just released as part of the Nintendo Direct this morning Hosted by the legendary creator of Mario, Shigeru Miyamoto. The short presentation began quickly with an extended look at Mario and Luigi motorbiking over the desert, as seen in the movie’s previous trailer. The duo head to a location familiar to anyone who’s played Super Mario Odyssey, an inverted pyramid in the Sand Kingdom. **Updated 3/6/2026: Fans of Yoshi! A [Yoshi Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters-april-1st/) was just announced this morning.** Tasked with unblocking a rogue Warp Pipe, Mario and Luigi power up with Fire Flowers and head into the darkness. As Mario’s infamous end castle Bowser stage music plays, the brothers reach the blocked pipe, which has something inside. It’s Yoshi! Who ‘Yoshi’s!” Watch the new Trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie below, and [**check out the first trailer here**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/12/watch-the-first-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-trailer/ "Watch the First ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Trailer"). The voice cast from the 2023 blockbuster is back for the new adventure. **Chris Pratt** will once again voice Mario, alongside **Anya Taylor-Joy** as Princess Peach and **Charlie Day** as Luigi. The film will also see the return of **Jack Black** as the iconic Bowser, **Keegan-Michael Key** as Toad, and **Kevin Michael Richardson** as Kamek. Rosalina will be voiced by **Brie Larson**, Star of Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel, Lessons in Chemistry, Kong: Skull Island, Fast-X, and many more. **Bowser Jr**. will be voiced by **Benny Safdie**. Benny was recently in Uncut Gems, Good Time, and Heaven Knows What. Benny is an American film actor who has appeared in many indie films over the past few years with his brother, Josh Safdie. No official word of who will voice Yoshi! The creative minds behind the first film are also returning. **Aaron Horvath** and **Michael Jelenic** will co-direct the film, with a screenplay by **Matthew Fogel**. The original score will be composed by **Brian Tyler**. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1920x1080_FB_SMGM-Direct_WN.avif)## YOSHI! 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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie New Trailer --- ### [Universal Is Bringing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Life Inside Super Nintendo World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/universal-is-bringing-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-to-life-inside-super-nintendo-world/) **Published:** March 6, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort are kicking off a month-long celebration inside Super Nintendo World tied to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which opens in theaters on April 1, 2026. The experience launches on MAR10 Day, Tuesday, March 10, and runs daily through Monday, April 13. Here is everything coming to both parks. **Yoshi Is Getting His Own Meet and Greet**. The centerpiece of the event is a dedicated Yoshi meet and greet running inside Super Nintendo World at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort. For fans who have wanted a proper moment with the beloved green dinosaur, this is the first time a standalone meet and greet like this has been offered inside the land. It runs for the full duration of the event, but the five-week window goes fast. For those going to see The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and can’t get enough of Yoshi, a brand new **[Yoshi Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters-april-1st/)** was just announced! ![Universal Is Bringing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Life Inside Super Nintendo World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Universal-Is-Bringing-The-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-to-Life-Inside-Super-Nintendo-World-1600x900.jpg)**Themed Food Worth Tracking Down**. Both parks are adding movie-inspired items to their dining menus for the event. The Rosalina Cupcake is a blue velvet cupcake filled with blueberry cheesecake and lemon buttercream, topped with a chocolate crown and star. The Galaxy Popcorn is a multicolored berry-flavored popcorn with edible glitter, available later in the experience window. Both will be sold at select dining locations across the parks. This is something we have been wanting for a while. I mean, check out the **[Universal Japan Yoshi](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/09/epic-universe-bring-the-japan-merch-over-bob-omb-popcorn-bucket-and-yoshi-sipper/)** merch! **The Luma Shoulder Pals Are the Merch Item to Watch**. Universal is releasing interactive shoulder pals styled after the Luma character from the film, available in both blue and yellow. Each one features lights and sound, and the two versions actually communicate with each other when placed nearby. These are being described as a first-of-their-kind item, which makes them a strong candidate to sell out early. Additional limited-edition merchandise inspired by the film will also be available at both parks throughout the event. ![Luma Shoulder Plush Universal Parks](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Universal-interactive-shoulder-pals-themed-to-the-Luma-1600x900.jpg)Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort Celebrate The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with Limited-Time Experiences, Including a Yoshi Meet and Greet and Exclusive Themed Food and Merchandise, in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD from March 10 through April 13, 2026. The exclusive first-of-its-kind interactive shoulder pals themed to the Luma in the film are offered in both blue and yellow, which feature light and sound and communicate with each other when close together.**CityWalk Gets a Galactic Photo Moment**. The fun is not limited to inside the parks. Both Universal CityWalk Orlando and Universal CityWalk Hollywood will feature a themed photo opportunity designed around The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The setup is built to look like a galactic tunnel pulled straight from Mario’s newest onscreen adventure, giving guests a memorable photo backdrop whether or not they are heading into the park that day. **You Can See the Film Right at the Parks**. [The Super Mario Galaxy Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/25/yoshi-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-new-trailer/ "YOSHI! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie New Trailer") opens April 1, 2026, and both Universal Cinema at Universal CityWalk Hollywood and Universal Cinemark at Universal CityWalk Orlando will carry it starting on opening day. It makes for an easy add-on to a park visit, especially with the in-park celebration running at the same time. The film is produced by Nintendo and Illumination and released worldwide by Universal Pictures. ![YOSHI! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie New Trailer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/The-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-–-Yoshi-First-Look-1600x900.jpg)**Key Dates** - **March 10, 2026** — Experience begins at both parks on MAR10 Day - **April 1, 2026** — The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens in theaters - **April 13, 2026** — Final day of the limited-time experience **Planning a Trip?** Universal Orlando is currently offering a weeklong pass deal covering all four parks. You can read our full breakdown of that offer [here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/19/universal-orlando-now-offering-weeklong-passes-for-all-four-parks/). 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Parks, Universal Orlando, Universal Pictures **Tags:** Universal Is Bringing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Life Inside Super Nintendo World, Yoshi Meet Greet Super Nintendo World --- ### [Disney Pixar ‘Hoppers’ Debuts with Exclusive Experiences at Disneyland and Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/05/disney-pixar-hoppers-debuts-with-exclusive-experiences-at-disneyland-and-disney-world/) **Published:** March 5, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Disney and Pixar’s latest animated feature, **Hoppers**, officially arrives in theaters this Friday, March 6, 2025. To celebrate the film’s release, Disney Parks are launching a series of interactive activities, limited-time art galleries, and community initiatives across both Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. These new offerings allow fans to engage with the movie’s characters like Mabel and Tom Lizard through hands-on sketches, nature trails, and special photo opportunities. This news follows the recent opening of the [Hoppers Garden at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/new-disney-%E2%97%8F-pixar-hoppers-garden-in-epcot/), which highlights the film’s connection to the natural world. ![Disney Pixar ‘Hoppers’ Debuts with Exclusive Experiences at Disneyland and Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/New-Disney-●-Pixar-Hoppers-Garden-in-Epcot-1-1600x900.jpg)New Disney ● Pixar Hoppers Garden in EpcotNot hating on Disneyland, but seriously…character meetand greets, and we here on the east coast get to download a [digital activity pack.](https://cdnvideo.dolimg.com/cdn_assets/5bdec33f735375c72a0c97fb12d40b00bad734ad.pdf)..sigh. Anyway, check out our [review of Disney Pixar Hoppers!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/hoppers-review-pixars-funniest-most-entertaining-movie-in-years/ "‘Hoppers’ Review: Pixar’s funniest, most entertaining movie in years ") **Interactive Adventures at Disneyland Resort**. Guests visiting Disney California Adventure can participate in Mabel’s Seek and Find at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. This activity provides a physical map with challenges that lead to a commemorative sticker featuring characters from the film. The trail also remains home to popular attractions like the Hoot n’ Holler log slides and the Spirit Cave. For those interested in the creative process behind the movie, the Animation Academy in Hollywood Land is hosting step-by-step drawing classes. Local artists teach guests how to sketch Mabel or King George. These sessions run every 30 minutes and do not require a reservation. Additionally, the Pixar Place Hotel has opened a special gallery on its second floor. The exhibit displays original concept art and character models that show how the world of the film was built. ![Conservation and Activities at Walt Disney World Pixar Hoppers](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Conservation-Fund-Hoppers-1257x1080-1-1048x900.png)**Conservation and Activities at Walt Disney World**. In Florida, the celebration focuses on wildlife and community action. Disney is collaborating with Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots USA to launch a youth challenge. This program aims to inspire 100,000 young people to complete nature-based projects in their own neighborhoods. Winners of this challenge will be invited to a special event at Walt Disney World in the fall of 2026. At EPCOT, the International Flower & Garden Festival includes character displays from the movie. These are located in the wildlife crossing area near The Land Pavilion. Families looking for educational content can also download a new digital activity packet that provides facts about real-world animals like beavers, which play a major role in the movie’s story. **Movie Magic at Disney Springs**. For fans wanting to see the film on opening day, the [AMC Disney Springs 24](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/28/hoppers-popcorn-buckets-guide-amc-cinemark-and-harkins-merch-revealed/ "Hoppers Popcorn Buckets Guide: AMC, Cinemark, and Harkins Merch Revealed") Dine-In Theatre will host screenings starting March 6. The theater features themed backdrops where guests can take photos before or after the show. ![Hoppers AMC 24 Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AMC-Decor-Package-Hoppers-1350x900.jpg)## Disney Pixar ‘Hoppers’ Debuts with Exclusive Experiences at Disneyland and Disney World ***Hoppers* Activity Packet**. To celebrate the release of *Hoppers*, Disney’s Animals, Science, and Environment has created a free digital activity packet filled with unique information about some truly amazing animals and fun activities to connect with nature. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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[Hoppers opens in theaters on March 6th](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/hoppers-review-pixars-funniest-most-entertaining-movie-in-years/ "‘Hoppers’ Review: Pixar’s funniest, most entertaining movie in years "), with previews starting the same day as Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival on March 4th. **Wildlife Crossing Garden – NEW!** Learn how animals safely roam at this garden inspired by the new Disney and Pixar film Hoppers. Characters from Hoppers, like Mabeln King George, Birds King, Loaf, Ellen Bear, Amphibian King, Lucy Deer, and more. Tom Lizard is waving at guests on the sign that greets guests. **Wildlife Crossing:** Disney and Pixar’s all-new animated comedy adventure Hoppers introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use a new technology to ‘hop’ her consciousness into a life-like robotic beaver and communicate directly with animals, uncovering mysteries beyond anything she could have imagined. As urban development spreads, it becomes more and more challenging for animals to pass through their own natural habitats to find food, water, and shelter. But thanks to man-made wildlife crossings and corridors, creatures are able to cross roads and other industrial areas safely, causing less interruption to their instinctual behaviors, allowing their populations to thrive! We saw the installation, and it looks well-designed and is in a perfect spot right outside CommuniCore Hall on the World Nature Side as you are heading towards The Land. The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival returns from March 4 to June 1, 2026. This event brings fresh flavors, vibrant topiaries, live music, and family fun to every corner of the park. Check out our [2026 Flower and Garden Topiary Watch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/20/epcots-flower-garden-topiary-watch-2026/ "Epcot’s Flower & Garden Topiary Watch 2026")! Today, Pixar added Toy Story, Cars, and Hoppers to the park! ![Characters from Pixar Hoppers in Wildlife Crossing Garden](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047014-1600x900.jpg)![Mabel and others in Wildlife Crossing Epcot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047013-1600x900.jpg)![Pixar Hoppers at Epcot Flower Garden 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1000047015-1600x900.jpg)Oscar winner Meryl Streep, Dave Franco, Kathy Najimy, Eduardo Franco, Melissa Villaseñor, Ego Nwodim, Vanessa Bayer, Sam Richardson, and Aparna Nancherla, joining the previously announced Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, and Jon Hamm, to bring the hilarious and heartwarming world of “[HOPPERS](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/hoppers-review-pixars-funniest-most-entertaining-movie-in-years/ "‘Hoppers’ Review: Pixar’s funniest, most entertaining movie in years ")” to life. “Hoppers” features the voice of Bobby Moynihan as King George, an undeniably optimistic, kind, and larger-than-life beaver who is the leader of the pond and king of the mammals. Jon Hamm voices Mayor Jerry, a politician running for reelection in Beaverton. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This year, the object of that excitement is the **2026 Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper for $15.49**, and it is living up to every bit of the hype. Nothing like a good Orange-Lemon Smoothie to check out all the topiaries, gardens, and go on an [**Eggstravaganza**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/epcots-eggstravaganza-2026-where-to-find-all-the-eggs/ "Epcot’s Eggstravaganza 2026: Where to Find All the Eggs") or **[Spike the Bee scavenger hunt](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/where-to-find-spike-the-bee-spikes-pollen-nation-exploration-2026/ "Where to Find Spike the Bee: Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration 2026")**. ![The Orange Bird Sipper at EPCOT 2026 Is Already Turning Heads at the Citrus Blossom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Souvenir-Orange-Bird-Sipper-Citrus-Blossom-2026-1600x900.jpg)## What Makes This Sipper Different The design this year is a standout. The sipper is shaped like Orange Bird himself, standing on top of a wooden crate stamped with the vintage Sunshine Tree Terrace logo from Magic Kingdom. It is a fully sculpted figure, and Orange Bird’s head lifts open so you can pour your drink inside. The whole thing reads like a little piece of Florida citrus history you can carry around the park. Paired with it is an Orange-Lemon Smoothie, a non-alcoholic drink that fits the booth’s whole citrus-forward identity. The combination costs **$15.49**, which puts it in line with what guests have come to expect for a festival souvenir drink at Disney. The sipper is only available at [The Citrus Blossom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/25/eat-your-way-around-2026-epcots-flower-garden-festival/ "Eat Your Way Around 2026 Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival"), one of the festival’s outdoor kitchens set up inside the Odyssey Pavilion. The location sits between Test Track and the World Showcase entrance near the Mexico Pavilion, making it one of the first stops many guests hit after entering the park from the front. The Citrus Blossom first appeared at the 2019 festival, built around dishes and drinks that put Florida citrus front and center. This is its eighth year back, and it continues to draw one of the longest lines at the festival every single time. ![Beverage Menu at Citrus Blossom with Orange Bird Sipper and Smoothie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_122423-1600x900.jpg)### Tips for Getting One Without the Wait Demand for the Orange Bird Sipper goes up fast. By mid-morning on opening days, lines at the Citrus Blossom can stretch well past what most guests plan for. If this is on your list, the move is to head straight there when the doors open before doing anything else. Citrus Blossom opens at 11:00 AM on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. New this year, Citrus Blossom opens at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. It closes at 9:00 PM daily. If you are visiting with a group and the line is already long, take turns. One person holds a spot while others grab food from nearby booths or hit a ride. The Odyssey Pavilion location actually helps here because there is seating inside, which makes the wait a little easier to manage. It is also worth knowing that this is a festival-exclusive item. You cannot pick one up at Sunshine Tree Terrace in Magic Kingdom or anywhere else in the parks. Once the festival wraps on June 1, 2026, it is gone. ![An Army of Orange Bid Sippers 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_122429-1600x900.jpg)### The Broader Orange Bird Moment at EPCOT Right Now Orange Bird has become one of the most beloved mascots tied to this festival, and 2026 has leaned into that in a big way, like they do every Flower & Garden Festival. The Citrus Blossom entrance features a large Orange Bird graphic at its center panel, with a background showing water, palm trees, and a rainbow. The windows are decorated with citrus fruit decals. Walking up to the booth, you already know exactly what you are getting into. Beyond the sipper, the full Orange Bird merchandise collection this year includes apparel, accessories, garden decor, and a range of keepsakes. There are Spirit Jerseys, a Loungefly backpack shaped like a wooden orange crate, hats, ornaments, and even a mug inspired by the Citrus Swirl. For guests who love the character, there is no shortage of ways to take a piece of him home. ### What Else Is on the Menu at Citrus Blossom If you are already standing in line for the sipper, the rest of the [Citrus Blossom menu](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/odyssey/menus/all-day/) is worth a look. The booth is known for its citrus-focused dishes, and the 2026 lineup includes some crowd favorites alongside a few new additions. Chicken and Waffles made with a honey-bacon cornbread waffle, whipped honey butter, and orange blossom honey is one of the more talked-about plates. There is also a Honeycomb Bowl with herb quinoa and honey-whipped goat cheese, which is new this year. ![Citrus Blossom Entry Doors](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Epcot-Flower-Garden-2025_-Citrus-Blossom-Kitchen-Returns-1598x900.jpg)## The Orange Bird Sipper at EPCOT 2026 Is Already Turning Heads at the Citrus Blossom ### The Festival Runs Through June 1 The [2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/28/your-guide-to-the-2026-epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/ "Your Guide to the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival") is open now and runs through June 1. Admission to the festival is included with regular EPCOT park admission, so the only thing standing between you and the Orange Bird Sipper is the line. If you are planning a spring trip to Walt Disney World, this is one of those items that rewards getting there early and being intentional about it. The sipper sells out. The smoothie is cold and citrusy. And walking around EPCOT with an Orange Bird in your hand is, by most accounts, one of the better ways to spend a spring afternoon in Orlando. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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If you missed it in theaters, or you just want to revisit the animal metropolis from your couch, this is the moment. The film arrives on the platform with a rare combination of critical praise, audience enthusiasm, and box office history behind it. [![Zootopia 2: The Record-Breaking Animated Film Comes Home to Disney+ March 11](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zootopia-2-cast-announced-voices-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zootopia-2-cast-announced-voices.jpg)**What We Already Covered When It Opened**. When [Zootopia 2 first opened](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/30/zootopia-2-new-trailer-poster-and-images-just-dropped/ "Zootopia 2: New Trailer, Poster, and Images Just Dropped!"), we were all in. We covered the trailers from the jump, dug into the merchandise drops, and yes, we wrote about the popcorn buckets because that is exactly the kind of thing we are here for. If you followed us through that whole rollout, you know how much excitement was built before the film even hit screens. Now that it is heading to Disney+, it feels like the right time to look back at just how wild this run has been $1.85B Worldwide Gross 96% RT Verified Hot Audience Score \#8 Highest-Grossing Film Ever **A Box Office Story That Does Not Happen Often**. Rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are back, this time going undercover to unravel a mystery brought to Zootopia by the arrival of [Gary De’Snake](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/15/gary-the-sipper-zootopia-2-gary-the-snake-sipper-coming-to-disneyland/ "Gary the Sipper! Zootopia 2: Gary the Snake Sipper Coming to Disneyland"), voiced by Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan. The deeper they chase the case, the more their partnership gets tested in corners of the city audiences have never seen before. That story connected with people in a big way. *Zootopia 2* became the highest-grossing animated film ever released under the Motion Picture Association’s classification, taking in $1.85 billion worldwide. It ranked eighth among all films ever made at the global box office and finished as the top domestic release of 2025. It is also the fifth Walt Disney Animation Studios title to cross $1 billion globally, which puts it in a very specific company. **The Awards Circuit Noticed Too**. Beyond the ticket sales, *Zootopia 2* picked up the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Feature and earned an Academy Award nomination. Those two things together, alongside an A CinemaScore and a 96% Verified Hot Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes, say something about how the film landed across different kinds of viewers. The music deserves its own mention. Shakira contributes a new single called “Zoo” to the film, and Michael Giacchino returns to compose the score. That combination of a crowd-pleasing pop moment alongside a full orchestral backdrop fits the tone of the film well. [![Nick, Judy, Zootopia 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/zootopia-2-disney-3-1556x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/zootopia-2-disney-3.png)A scene from “Zootopia 2.” (Courtesy: Disney)[![Gary De'Snake Zootopia 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/zootopia-2-disney-2-1600x790.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/zootopia-2-disney-2-scaled.png)A scene from “Zootopia 2.” (Courtesy: Disney)[![Nick & Judy Zootopia 2 Disney+ March 11th](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/zootopia-2-disney-1--1600x785.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/zootopia-2-disney-1--scaled.png)A scene from “Zootopia 2.” (Courtesy: Disney)**Everything Else the Franchise Has Built**. The original **[*Zootopia* and the Disney+ series *Zootopia+*](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/page-b7953039-3dc7-484b-b41a-e4e899e03bb0)** have now racked up over 805 million hours of combined streaming globally. That is a significant base of viewers who already care about this world, and the arrival of the sequel on the platform gives them somewhere new to go. Disney+ is also putting together a Zootopia Collection so fans can watch everything in one place. If you want to get caught up before March 11, now is a good time to revisit where Judy and Nick started. ## Disney+ Premiere: March 11 *Zootopia 2* begins streaming exclusively on Disney+ on March 11, 2026. The film stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Judy Hopps and Jason Bateman as Nick Wilde, with Ke Huy Quan joining the cast as Gary De’Snake. Our Earlier Coverage - [Our Top 5 Favorite Zootopia 2 Popcorn Buckets: Where to Find Them, Price & Theater Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/10/our-top-5-favorite-zootopia-2-popcorn-buckets-where-to-find-them-price-theater-guide/) - [Walt Disney Animation: Zootopia 2 Is Now the Biggest MPA Animated Movie Ever](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/18/walt-disney-animation-zootopia-2-is-now-the-biggest-mpa-animated-movie-ever/) - [Shakira Is Back as Gazelle to Try Everything at Disney Animation with Zootopia 2 Song “Zoo”](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/10/shakira-is-back-as-gazelle-to-try-everything-at-disney-animation-with-zootopia-2-song-zoo/) - [Judy & Nick’s New Adventures: Zootopia 2 Plot & Characters Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/01/17/judy-nicks-new-adventures-zootopia-2-plot-characters-revealed/) ## Zootopia 2: The Record-Breaking Animated Film Comes Home to Disney+ March 11 Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Zootopia%202%3A%20The%20Record-Breaking%20Animated%20Film%20Comes%20Home%20to%20Disney%2B%20March%2011&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Zootopia%202%3A%20The%20Record-Breaking%20Animated%20Film%20Comes%20Home%20to%20Disney%2B%20March%2011 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Tickets are now available for the 17th annual event, which takes place outdoors at the **Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin**. This is our personal favorite Food & Wine festival at Disney World and we are excited to share this news with you. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night, guests can walk through the resort grounds to sample unlimited food and drinks. The festival highlights the hotel’s 23 different restaurants and lounges. Notable names scheduled to participate include Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina, Todd English’s bluezoo, Il Mulino, and Rosa Mexicano. ![Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Walt-Disney-World-Swan-and-Dolphin-Food-Wine-Classic-unveils-2025-menus-1600x900.jpg)Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic 2026**Festival Highlights and Atmosphere**. The event is styled as a large street party in the center of Walt Disney World Resort. Along with the food stations, the festival features live music and various themed areas. These sections use specific decor and menus to create different environments for guests. Popular past themes have included the Bubble Lounge, Chinatown, Carnival Corner, and For the Love of Florida. Attendees will also have the chance to see celebrity chefs Todd English and [Michael Mina](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/25/celebrity-chef-michael-mina-ribbon-cutting-at-disney-worlds-newest-restaurant-bourbon-steak/ "Celebrity Chef Michael Mina Ribbon Cutting at Disney World’s Newest Restaurant Bourbon Steak") in person during the two-day celebration. **Ticket and Pricing Information**. Single-night tickets for the 2026 event cost $215. Because the food menus change between Friday and Saturday, the resort offers a bundle for those who want to attend both nights. Guests who buy the two-night package receive a 10 percent discount. The Swan and Dolphin [Food & Wine Classic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/12/walt-disney-world-swan-and-dolphin-food-wine-classic-reveals-2025-menus-with-nearly-all-new-dishes/ "Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Reveals 2025 Menus with Nearly All-New Dishes") is well-known for its extensive beverage program. The staff includes nearly 30 certified wine sommeliers who manage a collection of 1,400 different wine labels. During the festival, guests can try various wines, beers, and other drinks from around the world. - **What:** 17th Annual Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic - **When:** Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - **Time:** 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - **Where:** Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin - **Tickets:** Available at **[FoodAndWineClassic.com](https://swandolphinfoodandwineclassic.com/)** ![Swan Dolphin Food Wine Preview 2025 Cabana](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20251003_124847-1600x900.jpg)![Swan Dolphin Food Wine Preview 2025 Il Mulino](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20251003_120319-1600x900.jpg)![Swan Dolphin Food Wine Classic Desserts 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20251003_111055-1600x900.jpg)For those staying overnight, special room rates are available by calling 1-888-828-8850 after purchasing event tickets. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney+ will release a new series of animated musical sequences reimagined in American Sign Language (ASL) on April 27. The project, titled *Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language*, coincides with National Deaf History Month and features three popular songs from recent Walt Disney Animation Studios films. ![Disney+ to Launch Animated ASL Musical Sequences from Frozen II, Moana 2, and Encanto](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-to-Launch-Animated-ASL-Musical-Sequences-from-Frozen-II-Moana-2-and-Encanto-1509x900.jpg)**The collection includes new versions of “The Next Right Thing” (*[Frozen 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/15/new-frozen-short-film-confirmed-for-october-2026-release/ "New Frozen Short Film Confirmed for October 2026 Release")*), We Don’t Talk About Bruno” (*Encanto*), and “Beyond” (*[Moana 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/11/15/characters-to-know-before-moana-2-hits-theaters/ "Characters To Know Before Moana 2 Hits Theaters")*).** Director Hyrum Osmond led a team of over 20 animators to create these sequences. Rather than simply adding a signer to the corner of the screen, the team produced new animation for the characters themselves. They worked closely with Deaf West Theatre to ensure the performances were authentic. **A Deeper Connection Through Animation**. The collaboration involved DJ Kurs, the artistic director of Deaf West Theatre, and a group of eight performers. Instead of translating the lyrics word-for-word, the team focused on the underlying concepts and emotions of each song. This approach allowed the characters to express the story through the natural flow of ASL. Hyrum Osmond, who has a personal connection to the Deaf community through his father, noted that the project aims to remove communication barriers. He believes that animation is an ideal medium for showcasing the beauty of sign language. DJ Kurs shared that Disney stories often serve as a common language for children worldwide. He expressed that seeing these characters adapt to ASL is a significant moment for the community, and hopes it inspires Deaf children everywhere. ![Disney Frozen 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image_07f1aaf3.jpeg)![Walt Disney Animation Encanto](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/070821_Encanto-poster_01-691x1024-1-607x900.jpg)![Walt Disney Studios Moana 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/garland_intl_payoff_poster_malaysia_1e57ff7e-630x900.jpeg)**Behind the Scenes**. A special featurette will also debut on Disney+ alongside the songs. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Animation, Entertainment, Music **Tags:** American Sign language Disney Music, and Encanto, Disney Animation American Sign Language Songs, Disney+ to Launch Animated ASL Musical Sequences from Frozen II, Moana 2 --- ### [Sulzempic? Sulley Debuts a "Slimmed Down" Look at EPCOT Flower & Garden](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/sulzempic-sulley-debuts-a-slimmed-down-look-at-epcot-flower-garden/) **Published:** March 4, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** [![Sulzempic? Sulley Debuts a "Slimmed Down" Look at EPCOT Flower & Garden](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Monsters-University-Topiary-at-EPCOT-Makes-Sully-Look-Like-Slimmy-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Monsters-University-Topiary-at-EPCOT-Makes-Sully-Look-Like-Slimmy.jpg)Sulzempic? Sulley Debuts a “Slimmed Down” Look at EPCOT Flower & Garden. Sully & Mike Wazowski from Pixar’s Monsters University topiaries have arrived, and let’s just say it took a moment to figure out what was going on with Sully and the dramatic weight loss he went through, until you realize this is just a younger version of the big, hairy monster we all love. He is not Sulzempic! The **EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival** has officially kicked off at **Walt Disney World**, and while the [**horticultural topiary displays**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/20/epcots-flower-garden-topiary-watch-2026/ "Epcot’s Flower & Garden Topiary Watch 2026") are spectacular, one particular monster is turning heads for an unexpected reason. Outside the **Creation Shop**, the new *Monsters University* topiaries have arrived. But if you were expecting the massive, fluffy James P. Sullivan we know and love, you might be in for a shock. Let’s just say Sulley is looking… aerodynamic. **The “Sulzempic” Transformation**. At first glance, it looks like Sulley hopped on a GLP-1 or went through a dramatic lifestyle change. He’s significantly thinner and lacks that iconic bulk. Before you think he’s on “Sulzempic,” remember the context: these topiaries represent Mike and Sulley during their college days in the prequel, ***Monsters University***. This is a younger, “scrawny” Sulley before he filled out to become the Top Scarer at Monsters, Inc. While Mike Wazowski looks great sporting his college retainer, Sulley’s thin frame and lack of “fur” (which will hopefully fill out as the plants grow) had us giggling as we passed by. [![Monsters University Mike Wazowski Topiary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_102035-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_102035-scaled.jpg)**More Monstrous Additions**. It’s not just the duo on display. Surrounding the main stars are several “monstrous” bushes, greenery with eyes peeking out, adding some fun texture to the area. The planters themselves are recycled from last year’s *Inside Out 2* garden, providing a bright, vibrant backdrop for the display. We’re mostly poking fun here! We know the “fur” needs time to grow in! Hopefully, by the time **[Monstropolis opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/04/27/beyond-the-scare-floor-deep-dive-into-harryhausens-sushi-coming-to-monstropolis-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ "Beyond the Scare Floor: Deep Dive into Harryhausen’s Sushi Coming to Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios")**, Sulley will have regained his signature bulk. Until then, we’ll enjoy the “college-weight” version of our favorite beast. [![Monsters U Topiary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_102126-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_102126-scaled.jpg)[![Monsters U Topiary 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_102112-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_102112-scaled.jpg)[![Monsters U Topiary Creation Shop Epcot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_102103-507x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_102103-scaled.jpg)## Sulzempic? 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Sulley Debuts a "Slimmed Down" Look at EPCOT Flower & Garden --- ### [Where to Find Spike the Bee: Spike's Pollen-Nation Exploration 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/where-to-find-spike-the-bee-spikes-pollen-nation-exploration-2026/) **Published:** March 4, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ![Where to Find Spike the Bee: Spike's Pollen-Nation Exploration 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Where-to-Find-Spike-the-Bee_-Spikes-Pollen-Nation-Exploration-2026-1600x900.jpg)Where to Find Spike the Bee: Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration 2026. Spike the Bee has become a beloved fixture of EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival. With his distinctive striped appearance and industrious nature, this character plays a central role in “Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration,” the popular scavenger hunt that engages guests of all ages. Running from **March 4 through June 1, 2026**, this beloved scavenger hunt invites guests of all ages to follow Disney’s favorite honeybee, Spike, as he buzzes around the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival collecting nectar and pollinating the festival’s gardens. **We’ll reveal Spike the Bee’s flower locations, providing a clear spoiler alert beforehand, similar to our coverage of Eggstravaganza 2026** Spike the Bee is busy pollinating the gardens around the [EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/28/your-guide-to-the-2026-epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/ "Your Guide to the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival"). As you explore the Festival, look for Spike as he pollinates plants while gathering pollen and nectar. Once you find him in each garden on your map, add the corresponding sticker of the plant he is visiting to your map. Whether you choose to search for Spike or not, redeem your map by June 1, 2026, for a special surprise, while supplies last. Epcot’s 2026 Flower & Garden festival started this morning, and we got a chance to spot [**Spike the Bee**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/06/bring-spike-the-bee-home-garden-stake-from-epcots-pollen-nation-hunt/ "Bring Spike the Bee Home: Garden Stake from Epcot’s Pollen-Nation Hunt!") around World Discovery, World Celebration, World Nature, and, of course, around World Showcase. Below you can see this year’s map that is for sale at shops around Epcot. **The Map costs $11.99, and if you have a discount, it brings the price down to $9.51. After tax, we paid $10.21.** This year’s reward is a cute dancing flower that moves when it gets sunlight. The characters this year are Mickey Mouse Flower, Spike the Bee Flower, Figment Flower, and Orange Bird Flower. [![Spike the Bee](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_101252-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_101252-scaled.jpg)[![Spike's Pollen Nation Rewards and Map](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_103026-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_103026-scaled.jpg)**Fair Warning: We will be spoiling Spike the Bee’s Pollen Nation 2026 location after the next image. We do not mind if you stop reading here. For those who continue, we will be starting our 2026 Scavenger Hunt in World Discovery. We bought our Map at the Creation Shop.** **Last Warning: After this image, we will spoil the flowers, map, and locations of Spike the Bee during [Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration During Flower & Garden as we did for 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/05/where-in-find-spike-the-bee-spikes-pollen-nation-exploration-during-flower-garden-2025/ "Where To Find ‘Spike the Bee’: Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration During Flower & Garden 2025").** [![Spike the Bee CommuniCore Hall Epcot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_091536-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_091536-scaled.jpg) - **Donald’s Community Garden – World Discovery:** Tomato - **World Discovery Playground**: Impatients - **Mickey & Minnie’s Picnic – World Celebration**: Sunflower - **Butterfly Garden – World Nature:** Salvia - **The Honey Bistro – World Showcase:** Canna - **English Tea Garden – Great Britain:** Camellia - **French Gardens – France Pavilion:** Rose - **Spice Garden – Morocco Pavilion:** Pepper - **Kokedama Garden – Japan Pavilion:** Iris - **Magnolia Terrace – American Adventures:** Magnolia - **Garden Italiano – Italy Pavilion:** Basil - **Desert Garden – Mexico Pavilion:** Echeveria [![Donald's Community Garden - World Discovery: Tomato ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_091707-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_091707-scaled.jpg)![World Discovery Playground: Impatients Spike The Bee](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_092305-1600x900.jpg)[![Butterfly Garden - World Nature: Salvia](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_091910-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_091910-scaled.jpg)[![Mickey & Minnie's Picnic - World Celebration: Sunflower](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_092156-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_092156-scaled.jpg)[![The Honey Bistro - World Showcase: Canna](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_092623-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_092623-scaled.jpg)[![English Tea Garden - Great Britain: Camellia](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_093359-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_093359-scaled.jpg)[![French Gardens - France Pavilion: Rose](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_094021-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_094021-scaled.jpg)[![Spice Garden - Morocco Pavilion: Pepper](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_094241-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_094241-scaled.jpg)[![Kokedama Garden - Japan Pavilion: Iris](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_095122-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_095122-scaled.jpg)[![Magnolia Terrace - American Adventures: Magnolia](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_095401-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_095401-scaled.jpg)[![Garden Italiano - Italy Pavilion: Basil](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_095940-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_095940-scaled.jpg)[![Desert Garden - Mexico Pavilion: Echeveria](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_101245-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260304_101245-scaled.jpg)## Where to Find Spike the Bee: Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration 2026 Set out on a scavenger hunt, following Spike the Bee on his pollination trail. He’ll “bee” busy collecting nectar and pollen along the way. Here’s how to get started: 1. Purchase your scavenger hunt map and stickers at select merchandise locations for $11.99 plus tax (available while supplies last). 2. Search high and low for Spike around World Showcase, then add a sticker to your map after each discovery. 3. At the end of your journey, take the map to Disney Traders, [Creations Shop](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/shops/epcot/creations-shop/), or World Traveler and receive a surprise. Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration is subject to availability. Maps and prizes are available while supplies last. Spike the Bee has appeared alongside Mickey Mouse in different animated shows, most recently in the 2017 show Mickey Mouse, which can be seen on Disney+. Spike also starred with Goofy and other Disney Characters. However, Spike’s most well-known role is at Epcot, where he has appeared on various merchandise over the years, including sipper forms and snacks. 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Hoppy Easter 2025 at Walt Disney World. Today at Epcot, Disney Parks released the brand new [***Thumper Spring Popcorn Bucket***](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/25/hop-to-epcot-easter-thumper-spring-popcorn-bucket-now-available-at-walt-disney-world/ "Hop To Epcot! Easter Thumper Spring Popcorn Bucket Now Available at Walt Disney World"), and today also marks the start of the Eggstravaganza Easter Egg hunt around the Park. The Eggstravaganza 2025 joins [***Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration***](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/06/bring-spike-the-bee-home-garden-stake-from-epcots-pollen-nation-hunt/ "Bring Spike the Bee Home: Garden Stake from Epcot’s Pollen-Nation Hunt!") During Flower & Garden 2025. The Egg Hunt takes place around World Showcase in Epcot and one in The Odyssey Pavilion. If you are looking for an update for [**Epcot’s Eggstravaganza 2026**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/epcots-eggstravaganza-2026-where-to-find-all-the-eggs/), we have a new article that has been updated for the new year and new Flower & Garden Fest. Discover all the Eggstravaganza Easter egg locations around Epcot’s World Showcase! Below, you’ll find a quick country-by-country guide to the Rabbit Eggs, followed by a detailed walkthrough. **SPOILER ALERT: Proceed with caution if you wish to avoid revealing the egg locations!** Check out the **Easter Foodie Guide** for this year. **Eggstravaganza Easter Egg hunt costs $9.99**, and if you have a discount like a Disney Annual Passholder, it is **$7.99** and after tax is $8.51. Maps are valid for redemption through 4/21/2025. The reward is 1 of 6 **Paint Your Own Character Eggs**. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip & Dale, White Rabbit, and Thumper are the choices. It’s springtime here at EPCOT®! Join the search for twelve eye-catching eggs, each resembling a beloved bunny rabbit! As you find each egg, mark its location on your map with its matching sticker. Whether or not you complete the search, return your map to **[Creations Shop](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/shops/epcot/creations-shop/)**, Disney Traders, or World Traveler at International Gateway for a keepsake! Theme park reservations and valid admission for the same park on the same day are required for park entry. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability, and not guaranteed. The Eggstravaganza experience is subject to cancellation or change without notice, including, without limitation, dates, keepsakes, and prices. Purchase limits apply. 1 Map = 1 Keepsake. Maps are valid for redemption through 4/21/2025 or while supplies last. [![Epcot's Eggstravaganza 2025: Where to Find All the Eggs Map](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_084211-1-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_084211-1-scaled.jpg)[![Epcot's Eggstravaganza 2025: Where to Find All the Eggs Stickers](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_083917-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_083917-scaled.jpg)[![Epcot's Eggstravaganza 2025: Where to Find All the Eggs Rewards](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_083751-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_083751-scaled.jpg)**Eggstravaganza 2025** – Recruit your peeps for the ultimate springtime tradition—a family-friendly “egg” search throughout the Epcot’s World Showcase at Walt Disney World. **A Hippity, Hoppity Good Time:** Celebrate spring with the return of Eggstravaganza—a special “egg” search taking place throughout Epcot from March 25 to April 21, 2025. At this fan-favorite activity, Guests search high and low for character-themed eggs. Looks for eggs placed on a window ledge or in the nook of a doorway. Can you find them all? **How to Join In the Fun** 1. Pick up your map and stickers for $9.99 plus tax at select merchandise locations. 2. Have fun searching for hidden “eggs” based on Disney characters and placing the corresponding stickers on your map. 3. When you’re done, return your map to a redemption location and receive one of 6 eggs-citing themed keepsakes. [![Completed Eggstravaganza 2025 Map](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_103630-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_103630-scaled.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Disney just dropped the adorable Thumper Spring Popcorn Bucket at Epcot! Plus, join the Eggstravaganza Easter egg hunt across World Showcase. See all the hidden eggs & where to find them!** **Quick Guide to Eggstravaganza**: - **Germany:** Oswald The Lucky Rabbit - **Italy:** Ducky & Bunny - **The American Adventure**: Skippy - **Japan**: Judy Hopps - **China**: Miss Bunny - **Norway**: Thumper - **Morocco**: Jackalope - **Mexico**: Bean Bunny - **The Odyssy Pavilion**: Rabbit - **United Kingdom**: White Rabbit - **France**: March Hare - **Canada**: Alec Azam Full Guide to **Epcot’s Eggstravaganza 2025**: All the eggs are based on Disney Rabbits. They are all located outside in gardens, except for our first one! We will work our way around the World Showcase, starting at Odyssy, then Canada, and Mexico is last on our travels. [![Rabbit](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_102358-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_102358-scaled.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**The Odyssy Pavilion**: Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh is located inside the pavilion. When you head inside, go into the seating area and turn around and look up. There is a Rabbit Egg. This is the only one inside and the only one not in a garden on the ground. [![Canada: Alec Azam](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_092918-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_092918-scaled.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Canada**: Alec Azam, the rabbit in the hat from Pixar’s Presto, can be found down the walkway in Canada heading to Le Cellier Steakhouse. [![United Kingdom: White Rabbit](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_093345-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_093345-scaled.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**United Kingdom**: White Rabbit, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland’s rabbit can be found in the Tea Garden across from the Alice Meet and Greet. [![France: March Hare](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_093753-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_093753-scaled.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**France**: March Hare, another Alice in Wonderland rabbit is in the garden out on the side of the Plume Et Palette store. Across from the Aurora Sleeping Beauty Meet and Greet. [![Morocco: Jackalope](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_094746-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_094746-scaled.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Morocco**: Jackalope, another Pixar Rabbit, this time from my absolute favorite Pixar Short called **Boundin’**. He is located on the World Showcase Walkway closest to the World Showcase Lagoon next to Souk-al-Magreb. [![Japan: Judy Hopps](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_095337-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_095337-scaled.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Japan**: Judy Hopps is from Disney Studio’s “Zootopia” and she is tricky to find. Head into the Japan Pavilion and head to the Koi pond walkway. She is located across from the pond on the Pagoda side. Where the Taiko drummers perform. [![The American Adventure: Skippy](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_095943-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_095943-scaled.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**The American Adventure**: *Skippy* is a rabbit in Disney’s 1973 animated feature film Robin Hood. Just look on the backside of Tiana’s Topiary. Um, that sounds wrong. Find the Princess Tiana Topiary, then go around the back, and you will find the rabbit…. Jebus, no matter how I write this, it sounds wrong. [![Italy: Ducky & Bunny](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_100321-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_100321-scaled.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Italy:** Ducky & Bunny Pixar’s rabbit and bunny duo from Toy Story 4 is located at the Italy Bridge lookout area. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_100511-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_100511-scaled.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Germany:** Oswald The Lucky Rabbit, the OG Disney Rabbi,t can be seen on the World Showcase lagoon side of the Germany Pavilion. Find the Snow White and Seven Dwarfs Topiary, and look for Oswald in the other garden near Sneezy. [![China: Miss Bunny](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_101332-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_101332-scaled.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**China**: Miss Bunny. Thumper’s love interest from Disney’s Bambi. She is down low and hidden a bit. Head into China on the 9 Nine Dragons side, head to the wall right in between Nine Dragons and Lotus Blossom Cafe, turn around, and look down. [![Norway: Thumper](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_101803-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_101803-scaled.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title**Norway**: Thumper, apparently the Rabbit of choice for Disney this year during Easter 2025. He can be seen on the right-hand side of the entrance to the Elsa & Anna Meet and Greet. [![Mexico: Bean Bunny](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_102002-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_102002-scaled.jpg)[![Mexico: Bean Bunny](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_102020-1200x676.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250325_102020-scaled.jpg)Epcot’s Eggstravaganza 2025: Where to Find All the Eggs**Mexico**: Bean Bunny, you don’t need Sweetums and the Muppets gang to find Bean. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Epcot, Fantasy Land News, Walt Disney World --- ### [Paris is Always a Good Idea: Lacey Chabert to Star in New Hallmark+ Book Adaptation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/03/paris-is-always-a-good-idea-lacey-chabert-to-star-in-new-hallmark-book-adaptation/) **Published:** March 3, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Lacey Chabert is expanding her partnership with Hallmark in a big way. The fan-favorite actress is set to star in and executive-produce a new limited series titled **Paris is Always a Good Idea,** coming to [**Hallmark+**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/03/lacey-chabert-ian-harding-lead-hallmark-channels-winter-escape-2026-starting-tonight/ "Lacey Chabert & Ian Harding Lead Hallmark Channel’s ‘Winter Escape 2026’ Starting Tonight"). This news comes as Chabert continues a busy filming schedule that includes another highly anticipated project at Walt Disney World. The new series is based on the popular novel by Jenn McKinlay. It follows Chelsea Martin, played by Chabert, who is a successful nonprofit executive. Chelsea travels to France with her professional rival, Jason Knightly, played by Scott Michael Foster. While the trip starts as a business mission to secure a major donation, it quickly turns into a personal quest. After receiving a message from her late mother, Chelsea decides to retrace her steps through Europe to reconnect with three past loves. ![Paris is Always a Good Idea: Lacey Chabert to Star in New Hallmark+ Book Adaptation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Paris-is-Always-a-Good-Idea_-Lacey-Chabert-to-Star-in-New-Hallmark-Book-Adaptation-1600x900.jpg)Production is currently taking place on location in Paris and Spain. The six-episode series also stars veteran actors Henry Czerny and Barbara Niven. The story takes viewers from the hills of Ireland to the vineyards of Spain as Chelsea looks for closure and a new path forward. This international adventure adds to a growing list of major projects for Chabert. She was recently linked to a historic collaboration between Hallmark and Disney. That project involves the first-ever original Christmas movie filmed at Walt Disney World, which you can read more about at **[Hallmark and Disney World Team Up for First-Ever Original Christmas Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/06/hallmark-and-disney-world-team-up-for-first-ever-original-christmas-movie/)** Michelle Vicary, the head of programming for Hallmark Media, expressed excitement about the new series. She noted that Chabert brings a certain warmth and honesty to her roles that help the audience connect with her characters. Vicary believes viewers will enjoy following Chelsea on her journey of self-discovery and healing. The series is produced by Dynamic Television and Clapperboard Studios. Lauren Muir serves as the showrunner and writer alongside Heidi Cole McAdams. Fans can expect Paris Is Always a Good Idea to premiere on the Hallmark+ streaming service later this year. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Paris is Always a Good Idea: Lacey Chabert to Star in New Hallmark+ Book Adaptation --- ### [Pixar Topiaries Arrive at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/pixar-topiaries-arrive-at-epcot-flower-and-garden-festival/) **Published:** March 2, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** The toys have come back to play, this time in plant form. Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear with a pinwheel, Woody, Buzz, Bo-Peep & her Sheep, along with some Barrel of Monkeys hanging from the branches, and a large Pixar Ball, have been installed at the Epcot Park Entrance garden area. While Mater and Lightning McQueen are now out. A new [Pixar Hoppers garden](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/new-disney-%e2%97%8f-pixar-hoppers-garden-in-epcot/ "New Disney ● Pixar Hoppers Garden in Epcot") was also placed overnight for the [Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/28/your-guide-to-the-2026-epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/ "Your Guide to the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival"), which starts March 4th. ![Pixar Topiaries Arrive at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Lotso Bear](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pixar-Topiaries-Take-Over-Epcot-World-Celebration-1598x900.jpg)Above you can see Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear with his pinwheel. He is not fully pink yet, but when the flowers start blooming over the next few days, he will become his fluffy pink self. Not only that, but in the past, you could smell a strawberry scent in the air! Below, Woody, Buzz, Bo-Peep & her sheep, a larger-than-life Pixar Ball, and some barrels of Monkey’s are in place at the front entrance to Epcot. This is a big year for Toy Story, so this just makes sense to have them as the stars of the festival. Toy Story hits theaters June 19, 2026, and we [**recently got a trailer**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/19/toy-story-5-trailer-woody-and-buzz-return-to-face-a-new-high-tech-rival/ "Toy Story 5 Trailer: Woody and Buzz Return to Face a New High-Tech Rival")! That is not all going on at the Parks to celebrate Toy Story. At Magic Kingdom, [**Jessie’s Round-Up**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/13/get-ready-for-toy-story-5-woody-buzz-jessie-and-new-tech-toys-are-coming/ "Get Ready for “Toy Story 5”! Woody, Buzz, Jessie and New Tech Toys are Coming!") is coming for Cool Kids Summer 2026. ![Toy Story Topiary Epcot Flower Garden 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260302_085518-1600x900.jpg)Finally, we saw Pixar Cars characters, Mater & Lightning McQueen (KerChow!) at the World Discovery side of Connections Eatery close to Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind. ![Cars Topiary Mater Lightning McQueen Epcot Flower Garden 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260302_090311-1600x900.jpg)This leaves only one Pixar Monsters Inc. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The graphic novel is by series creator Dana Terrace and continues the story after the events of the television series finale. Set to release on **September 29, 2026**, the 144-page graphic novel brings back Luz, Eda, King, and the rest of the Owl House crew for an emotional and action-packed new chapter. Just announced is [Sally’s Biggest Nightmare](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/03/sallys-biggest-nightmare-new-nightmare-before-christmas-sequel-finally-arrives/): New “Nightmare Before Christmas” Sequel Finally Arrives July 2026! ### A Post-Finale Return to the Boiling Isles Following the conclusion of The Owl House, fans have been eager to revisit the magical world of witches, demons, and Titans. ***[The Long-Lived King](https://books.disney.com/book/the-long-lived-king-an-original-the-owl-house-graphic-novel/)*** dives deeper into the aftermath of the finale, offering readers a heartfelt exploration of what comes next for the characters. At the center of the story is King, who is beginning to grapple with the true weight of being a Titan. For the first time, he fully confronts the reality that he will outlive his beloved Owl House family. Determined not to let that looming future overshadow the present, King makes a risky decision: he uses one of the Collector’s mysterious devices in an attempt to erase his painful memories. However, things quickly spiral out of control. Instead of easing his own burden, King accidentally wipes Luz’s memories entirely. Faced with the consequences of his actions, King must team up with the Collector and Eda to restore Luz’s memories—while confronting their deepest fears along the way. Fans who grew up with The Owl House also grew up with Frozen. Just announced coming to Disney is a new **[Frozen Short](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/15/new-frozen-short-film-confirmed-for-october-2026-release/)**, releasing in October 2026. ### A Fresh Visual Style In addition to its emotionally resonant story, *The Long-Lived King* features stunning black-and-white artwork presented in a fresh, manga-inspired style. The new visual direction offers longtime fans a dynamic way to experience the Boiling Isles, while remaining true to the heart and humor that defined the original series. Packed with comedy, magic-fueled action, and deeply personal stakes, the graphic novel promises an unforgettable return to one of Disney’s most celebrated modern animated worlds. ### Release Details - **Title:** ***[The Long-Lived King: An Original The Owl House Graphic Novel](https://books.disney.com/book/the-long-lived-king-an-original-the-owl-house-graphic-novel/)*** - **Author:** Dana Terrace - **Publisher:** Disney Books - **Release Date:** September 29, 2026 - **Format:** Graphic Novel - **Pages:** 144 As anticipation builds, *The Long-Lived King* looks poised to become a must-read for fans eager to revisit the Owl House family and explore what the future holds for King and the Boiling Isles. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The popular book series based on Disney [Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/01/whats-this-tim-burtons-the-nightmare-before-christmas-sing%e2%80%91along-awarded-best-winter-holiday-show/ "“What’s This?” Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing‑Along: Awarded Best Winter Holiday Show") is growing with a third installment. Titled Shadow Over the Pumpkin Queen, the new novel by Megan Shepherd hits shelves in July 2026. This series has already seen major success with previous titles, Long Live the Pumpkin Queen and Hour of the Pumpkin Queen. Both books reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list by expanding the world of [Jack Skellington](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/15/jack-skellington-mickey-mouse-and-more-wdw-popcorn-buckets-for-august-2025/ "Jack Skellington, Mickey Mouse, and More! WDW Popcorn Buckets for August 2025") and Sally beyond the original film. Yesterday, D23 got an exclusive cover reveal. Recently, Disney Books announced a New The Owl House Graphic Novel: The Long-Lived King by Dana Terrace. Now, we have two books on pre-order that we cannot wait to read. ![Shadow Over the Pumpkin Queen](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sallys-Biggest-Nightmare_-New-_Nightmare-Before-Christmas_-Sequel-Finally-Arrives.jpg)**A New Threat Emerges**. The story picks up with Sally firmly established as the Pumpkin Queen. Although she has already saved her home from multiple magical threats, a mysterious figure remains a danger to her people. The peace of Halloween Town is interrupted when strange weather patterns appear, and citizens begin to vanish without a trace. The situation turns personal for Sally when the dark force captures Jack Skellington. To rescue him, Sally must leave the familiar borders of her kingdom and travel to a forgotten realm known as Shadow Town. **Expanding the Hinterlands**. The upcoming book introduces readers to several new locations within the holiday world. Sally’s quest leads her through a complex area called the Hinterlands Maze and into a new setting named Chance Town. Throughout the journey, she is hunted by a dark prince who seems focused on a specific type of revenge against the Pumpkin Queen. The plot suggests that the history of this new villain might hold secrets that could change Sally’s understanding of the realms forever. ![Sally's Biggest Nightmare: New "Nightmare Before Christmas" Sequel Finally Arrives](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1180x664-1.jpg)**Pre-Order and Format Details**. Shadow Over the Pumpkin Queen is published by [Penguin Random House](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/814633/shadow-over-the-pumpkin-queen-by-megan-shepherd/). The hardcover edition is currently listed at $20.99. Fans looking to secure their copy before the summer release can find pre-order options on the publisher’s website and through major retailers like Amazon. The series continues to be a go-to for readers who want to see Sally take a lead role in protecting the holiday worlds. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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These limited events offer a unique look at whiskey pairings and mixology for anyone visiting the Orlando area in March or April. Guests can choose from a three-course tasting menu on March 19 and March 26 or sign up for hands-on Saturday workshops through June. Whether you want to learn how to make a classic drink or enjoy a chef-driven meal, these sessions provide a high-quality way to celebrate the season at Walt Disney World. ### March Mixology Dates and Menu Details ![March Mixology Dates and Menu Details](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Edison-Mixology.jpg)The March Mixology series features three specific whiskey pairings designed to highlight different flavor profiles. These dinners take place on Thursday, March 19, and Thursday, March 26. There are two available times for each date at 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The tasting menu includes: - **Florida Tea:** A mix of Jameson Orange, peach, orange, and lime served with lobster salad. - **Gilded Orchard:** Jameson Black Barrel, apple brandy, vanilla, and lemon paired with pork chops. - **Barrel and Bean:** Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition with espresso and vanilla served with warm apple whiskey cake. Tickets cost $85 per person plus tax and gratuity. Guests can also add a one-ounce pour of Jameson 18-year for an extra $25. ### Shaken & Stirred Hands-On Cocktail Classes and Saturday Workshops ![Shaken & Stirred Hands-On Cocktail Classes and Saturday Workshops](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Shaken-Stirred-Hands-On-Cocktail-Classes-and-Saturday-Workshops.jpg)The Edison is also bringing back [Shaken & Stirred cocktail classes](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/11/the-edisons-popular-shaken-stirred-cocktail-series-returns-for-2026/ "The Edison’s Popular ‘Shaken & Stirred’ Cocktail Series Returns for 2026") for a more interactive experience. These sessions happen on select Saturdays through June 20, 2026. Each class starts at 1:00 p.m. and is limited to 10 people to ensure everyone gets personal attention. An expert leads the group through making drinks and provides a light lunch. Scheduled themes include: - March 14: The Emerald Isles - April 25: Polynesian Pop - May 9: Gin vs. Vodka - May 23: Frozen - June 6: Infusions - June 20: Globetrotter ### Whiskey & Wonder Tasting Event ![Whiskey & Wonder Tasting Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Whiskey-Wonder-Edison.jpg)On Saturday, April 11, the Whiskey & Wonder event takes over the venue. This tasting features eight different stations with cocktails and food pairings. General admission starts at noon for $79. Early entry at 11:30 a.m. costs $89 and includes a seat. A $25 upgrade adds access to a whiskey lounge and a bacon carving station. All attendees for any of these events must be 21 or older. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney Branded Television and The Walt Disney Studios led the charge, with Pixar, Marvel Animation, Lucasfilm, and National Geographic all contributing to the final tally. Disney+ served as the primary platform for these hits, hosting 21 of the winning programs and solidifying its position as a top choice for family entertainment. ![Disney Wins 22 Emmy's with Rise of Red and Dream Production Leading the Way](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Dominates-Childrens-Family-Emmy-Awards-With-22-Wins-1600x900.jpg)**Top Performers Lead the Pack**. Two breakout hits tied for the most recognition during the ceremony. [Descendants: The Rise of Red](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/05/23/official-trailer-revealed-for-descendants-the-rise-of-red/ "OFFICIAL TRAILER REVEALED FOR ‘DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED’") and Pixar’s Win or Lose each took home five awards. Descendants earned honors for its production design, choreography, and original music, while Win or Lose dominated the animation categories, winning for writing, directing, and editing. Star Wars: Skeleton Crew entered the night as the most-nominated program and walked away with four wins. The series was named Outstanding Young Teen Series and received praise for its technical achievements in visual effects and sound. **Success Across National Geographic and Marvel**. National Geographic found success with A Real Bug’s Life, which earned two awards, including Outstanding Informational Program. The series used unique filming techniques to give viewers a closer look at the natural world. Other notable wins included: - **[Dream Productions](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/12/05/what-is-disney-pixar-dream-productions-the-inside-out-spin-off-series-coming-to-disney/ "What is Disney Pixar “Dream Productions”? – The Inside Out Spin-Off Series Coming to Disney+"):** The Pixar series won the Outstanding Casting for an Animated Program award. - **Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man:** Marvel Animation took home a trophy for voice directing. - **Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures:** Lucasfilm secured a win for sound mixing and editing in the preschool category. - **BUNK’D: Learning the Ropes:** This long-running Disney Channel favorite won for its cinematography. **Musical and Voice Achievements**. The awards also celebrated specific performances and songs. Ana Gasteyer won for her voice work in RoboGobo, and the series Rise Up, Sing Out took home an award for its original song “Grow Your World.” These wins reflect Disney’s ongoing focus on creating music and characters that resonate with younger audiences across Disney Junior and Disney+. The total of 22 awards represents a broad achievement for the company’s various creative teams. From live-action teen dramas to preschool animations, the results show a strong performance across every age group in the family demographic. ![Disney Dominates Children’s & Family Emmy Awards With 22 Wins](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/children-family-emmy-awards-2026-1024x576-1.jpg)## Disney Dominates Children’s & Family Emmy Awards With 22 Wins ### Descendants: The Rise of Red (5 Wins) - Outstanding Fiction Special - Outstanding Art Direction / Set Decoration / Scenic Design - Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup - Outstanding Original Song for a Children’s or Young Teen Program – “Red Christmas” - Outstanding Choreography ### Win or Lose (5 Wins) - Outstanding Children’s or Young Teen Animated Series - Outstanding Writing for a Children’s or Young Teen Animated Series – “Pickle” - Outstanding Directing for an Animated Series – “Home” - Outstanding Editing for an Animated Program – “Mixed Signals” - Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation – Storyboard (Esteban Bravo) ### Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (4 Wins) - Outstanding Young Teen Series - Outstanding Editing for a Young Teen Live Action Program – “The Real Good Guys” - Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Action Program – “You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates” - Outstanding Visual Effects for a Live Action Program ### A Real Bug’s Life (2 Wins) - Outstanding Informational Program - Outstanding Editing for a Preschool or Children’s Live Action Program – “Love in the Forest” ### Individual Program Wins (1 Win Each) - **BUNK’D: Learning the Ropes:** Outstanding Cinematography and Technical Arts for a Multiple Camera Live Action Program – “Happy Trails” - **Dream Productions:** Outstanding Casting for an Animated Program - **Rise Up, Sing Out:** Outstanding Original Song for a Preschool Program – “Grow Your World” - **RoboGobo:** Outstanding Voice Performer in a Preschool Program – Ana Gasteyer - **Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures:** Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program – “The Battle of Tenoo” - **Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man:** Outstanding Voice Directing for an Animated Series – “If This Be My Destiny…” ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/robogobo-crabitha-1024x576-1.jpg)![Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/YJA_101B_005_182_Frame001-1024x576-1.jpg) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disney%20Dominates%20Children%E2%80%99s%20%26%20Family%20Emmy%20Awards%20With%2022%20Wins&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disney%20Dominates%20Children%E2%80%99s%20%26%20Family%20Emmy%20Awards%20With%2022%20Wins "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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As a person who originally only watched Hallmark Channel’s [Countdown to Christmas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/17/whats-new-for-hallmark-channels-countdown-to-christmas-2025/ "What’s New For Hallmark Channel’s ‘Countdown To Christmas’ 2025") movies, I am taking the time to watch the catalog of everything else that Hallmark+ has to offer. And if ‘The Lost Valentine’ and ‘Unthinkably Good Things’ aren’t in your list of best of all time, you are Hallmarking wrong. My backstory is that I only watched the Christmas movies. Then I saw the preview for season one of ‘**[The Way Home](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/12/the-pond-is-closing-hallmark-announces-the-way-home-will-end-with-season-4/ "The Pond is Closing: Hallmark Announces ‘The Way Home’ Will End With Season 4 Premiering April 19")**‘ and decided to watch that. I was hooked. I moved onto Hallmark+ and watched all seasons of **[‘When Calls The Heart](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/23/when-does-when-calls-the-heart-season-13-air-on-hallmark-channel/ "When Does ‘When Calls The Heart’ Season 13 Air on Hallmark Channel?")**.’ From there, I watched all of ‘The Wedding March’ movies, ‘The Good Witch’, and ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered.’ Last year, I moved to all the premier movies. This year, I decided I was going to watch the rest of everything **[Hallmark+](https://www.hallmarkplus.com/ "Hallmark+")** has to offer. ![I Watched All The Loveuary and Celebrating Black Voices Collections on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/I-Watched-All-The-Loveuary-and-Celebrating-Black-Voices-Collections-on-Hallmark-1600x900.jpg)Hallmark+ gives you neat collections that watch through instead of looking for each movie one by one. This year, they added a few new features. You can watch Rom-coms, Christmas, When Calls The Heart, and Mysteries live, nonstop. They also added a collection where you can watch every movie that is available by year. In January, I watched all of the Winter Escape Collection and the Winter Wonderland Collection. In February, I decided to watch every Loveuary and every Celebrating Black Voices movie. I had seen some of the Loveuary movies already, but was introduced to a lot of new movies. The Black Voices Collection highlights a lot of Christmas movies that I have seen, so I skipped rewatching in favor of watching the movies that I had not seen. Let’s look at the Loveuary category first. Each new movie that premiered in February was added to the list. I had seen and already loved ‘Love, Romance, and Chocolate’. This is where you could find every Valentine’s Day-themed movie. Some are absolutely worth a watch. There are a few that are one-and-done watches for me. Hallmark+ also added the unscripted reality series ‘Second Chance Love’ starring Matthew Lawrence and Chili and ‘Small Town Setup’ starring Ashley Williams. ![I Watched All The Loveuary and Celebrating Black Voices Collections on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lostvalentine3.jpg)![I Watched All The Loveuary and Celebrating Black Voices Collections on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lostvalentine2.jpg)![I Watched All The Loveuary and Celebrating Black Voices Collections on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lostvalentine1.jpg)‘The Lost Valentine’ made me cry. It was beautiful. “During World War II, Navy Lt. Neil Thomas bids Caroline, his pregnant young wife, farewell at Union Station. Before their son is born, Neil’s plane goes down in the Pacific, and he’s declared missing in action. Caroline is devastated. But love never dies, and for the next 65 years, Caroline (Betty White) returns to Union Station on the anniversary of her loss to salute the memory of her handsome and brave husband. Eventually, a TV journalist (Jennifer Love Hewitt) learns of the touching story and sets out to investigate just what happened to Neil 65 years earlier. Neil and Caroline’s grandson encourages his initially reluctant grandmother to cooperate; eventually, the reporter and the young man fall in love themselves.” **Here is a list of what is in this Loveuary 2026 collection:** - An Unexpected Valentine - The Perfect Setting - Return to Office - A Valentine’s Match - My Secret Valentine - Matching Hearts - The Wish Swap - Sisterhood, Inc. - Appetite for Love - The Story of Us - Sweeter Than Chocolate - Love, Romance & Chocolate - Very, Very Valentine - A Dash of Love - Welcome to Valentine - The Secret Ingredient - All of My Heart - Playing Cupid - Valentine in the Vineyard - All Things Valentine - The Lost Valentine - Love in Store - It Was Always You - An American in Austen - Love & Jane - Paging Mr. Darcy - Sense and Sensibility - Once Upon a Winter’s Date - Anything for Love - Beverly Hills Wedding - Made for Each Other - Dater’s Handbook - Cooking with Love - Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart - Love Blossoms - Walking the Dog - Wedding March 3: Here Comes the Bride From there, I moved on to the Celebrating Black Voices collection. I had seen all of the Christmas movies that were in the list already and already loved those, especially ‘The Holiday Stocking.’ I worked my way through this collection one by one. I know now that some of these movies are going to be on repeat for me. ![I Watched All The Loveuary and Celebrating Black Voices Collections on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/unthinkably2.jpg)![I Watched All The Loveuary and Celebrating Black Voices Collections on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/unthinkably1.jpg)‘**[Unthinkably Good Things](https://www.hallmarkmystery.com/unthinkably-good-things "Unthinkably Good Things")**‘ should be in everyone’s top movies. It’s an amazing movie with a brilliant cast. From Hallmark Channel, at a crossroads in her career and love life, Allison (Karen Pittman) is in need of the love and support of her two friends, Melina (Joyful Drake) and Reesa (Erica Ash). When they visit her in Tuscany, the reunion causes each woman to reexamine the state of her own life and relationships. While they have different personalities and perspectives, they know each other’s truths and help to make life-changing decisions. Between the good wine, delicious food, a healthy serving of romance, set against the beautiful backdrop of Tuscany, the three women relish in the importance of friendship and inspire each other to make this next season the best one yet and to take the leap to pursue the life and loves they have always wanted. **Here is a look at the Celebrating Black Voices Collection:** - Legend of the Lost Locket - The Groomsman First Look - Unthinkably Good Things - Hearts Around the Table: Shari’s Second Act - Caribbean Summer - Sense and Sensibility - Napa Ever After - Girlfriendship - Haunted Harmony Mystery: Murder in G Major - Haunted Harmony Mystery: Buried at C - Spring Breakthrough - A Second Chance at Love - Fashionably Yours - To Her With Love - A Pinch of Portugal - Advice to Love By - My Best Friend’s Bouquet - 14 Love Letters - A Nashville Legacy - A Winter Getaway - Come Fly With Me - Christmas with a Kiss - The Holiday Stocking - Tidings for the Season - Christmas in Harmony - Heaven Down Here - Scouting for Christmas - Magic in Mistletoe - A Christmas Duet - Christmas Comes Twice - All Saints Christmas - The Love Club: Lauren’s Dream - Love, Take Two - Redemption in Cherry Springs - Morning Show Mysteries - A Holiday in Harlem - The Christmas Train - Project Christmas Joy - Dater’s Handbook - Falling for Look Lodge - Game, Set, Love - Game of Love - Love For Real - The Vows We Keep - Dream Moms - Perfect Harmony - A Christmas Treasure - Holiday Heritage - The Christmas Journey - Christmas Everlasting - A Family Christmas Gift - A Christmas Miracle - Jingle Bell Bride - A Gingerbread Romance - A Majestic Christmas - Mitch Albom’s Have a Little Faith - Meet The Peete’s - The Journey Ahead - Inventing the Christmas Prince - The Santa Stakeout - One Winter Weekend - One Winter Proposal - One Perfect Wedding - Christmas in my Heart - Memories of Christmas - A Christmas Together With You - Deliver By Christmas - A Christmas Tree Grows In Colorado - The Christmas Doctor - The Christmas in Evergreen series - Christmas at Holly Lodge - Campfire Christmas - Under the Christmas Sky - Sealed with A Kiss: Wedding March 6 - When Sparks Fly Some movies you should not miss from this list are ‘The Groomsman First Look’, ‘Caribbean Summer’, ‘Girlfriendship’, ‘the Haunted Harmony Mysteries’, ‘A Pinch of Portugal’, ‘A Nashville Legacy’, ‘Redemption in Cherry Springs’, ‘Dater’s Handbook’, ‘Love For Real’, ‘The Vows We Keep’, and finally, ‘the Journey Ahead’. You can’t go wrong, honestly, with Holly Robinson Peete or with Heather Hemmens. ‘The Journey Ahead’ was a beautiful mother-daughter movie. I can’t recommend that one enough. Many of the Christmas movies were already among my favorites. ![I Watched All The Loveuary and Celebrating Black Voices Collections on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/caribbean3.jpg)![I Watched All The Loveuary and Celebrating Black Voices Collections on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/journey2.jpg)![I Watched All The Loveuary and Celebrating Black Voices Collections on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/journey.jpg)In conclusion, the majority of the movies in these collections should be watched, if not once, many times. The movies are not only about finding love but also about friendships and mother-daughter relationships. I’d love to hear what your favorites from these collections are. Hallmark+ has a vast catalogue of movies and series for everyone. I can’t recommend that any Hallmark Channel fan do a deep dive on some of these movies. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) **Categories:** Entertainment, Fantasy Land News, Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Black Voices, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, I Watched All The Loveuary and Celebrating Black Voices Collections on Hallmark+, Loveuary --- ### [Hoppers Popcorn Buckets Guide: AMC, Cinemark, and Harkins Merch Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/28/hoppers-popcorn-buckets-guide-amc-cinemark-and-harkins-merch-revealed/) **Published:** January 28, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ![Hoppers Popcorn Buckets Guide: AMC, Cinemark, and Harkins Merch Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Pixars-New-Popcorn-Bucket_-See-the-First-_Hoppers_-Merch-as-Tickets-Go-on-Sale-1600x900.jpg)Hoppers Popcorn Buckets Guide: AMC, Cinemark, and Harkins Merch Revealed. Tickets are officially on sale for Disney and Pixar’s latest movie, **[Hoppers](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/20/disney-%e2%97%8f-pixar-hoppers-trailer-and-poster-released/ "Disney ● Pixar Hoppers Trailer and Poster Released")**, hitting theaters on March 6, 2026. Along with the ticket launch, Cinemark, AMC Theatres, and now Harkins Theatres announced the Hoppers popcorn buckets and movie tie-ins that will be available at the counter. The film follows a girl named Mabel who uses new tech to put her mind into a robotic beaver so she can talk to animals. This is not Avatar with animals! Read [Disney Pixar Hoppers](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/hoppers-review-pixars-funniest-most-entertaining-movie-in-years/ "‘Hoppers’ Review: Pixar’s funniest, most entertaining movie in years ") review! ### First Look at Hoppers Merch at Cinemark Cinemark is leaning heavily into the beaver theme, featuring King George (voiced by Bobby Moynihan) and Mabel, along with Tom Lizard on most of the items. - **Fun-Sized Combo ($9.95):** This includes a yellow popcorn bucket pail and a matching cup. Both feature Mabel in her robotic beaver form along with Ellen Bear, Loaf, King George, and Tom Lizard. - **16oz Tumbler ($16.95):** This is the “filled” price. The tumbler is clear with a yellow tint and features the viral sensation Tom Lizard figure at the bottom and a Mabel topper on the lid. ![Hoppers Cinemark Popcorn Buckets with prices](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/624546023_1321376646693010_6320639195216177504_n-720x900.jpg) Check out more **[Popcorn Bucket News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-popcorn-buckets/)**! ### AMC Theatres Hoppers Merch AMC has also joined the fray with its own Hoppers Tom Lizard 3D popcorn bucket tin. Their gear leans into the film’s vibrant green and yellow color palette, with a heavy focus on the “Amphibian King” frog character. - **Lizard-Print Popcorn Bucket:** AMC is offering a black bucket tin covered in a bright green gecko lizard pattern. The standout feature is a 3D green Tom Lizard figure that appears to be “climbing” up the side of the bucket. - **Collectible Cup & Toppers:** Their themed cup features the full animal kingdom cast. Fans can also collect individual character toppers, including King George and Mabel’s beaver form, and Tom Lizard. - **Dolby Cinema Exclusive:** For those seeing the film on March 7 in Dolby Cinema at AMC, there is a special promotion for a “mystery character keychain” while supplies last. Expect prices to be around $15 for the tin, and $12 to $15 for the toppers and cup. ![Hoppers movie popcorn bucket featuring Tom Lizard at AMC Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/622888269_1401133642057140_2001041556798736650_n-720x900.jpg)![Hoppers Keychains at AMC Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/622712352_1401133612057143_579336963799220667_n-720x900.jpg) ### Harkins Theatres – Beaver Lodge Popcorn Bucket basket Harkins will have a limited supply of the Pixar Hoppers Beaver Lodge with a hidden Tom Lizard. The popcorn bucket features Mabel and her communicator on top of a beaver lodge. We expect the price to be around $23.99. From Harkins Theatres’ social media: “Pick up your Hoppers collectible popcorn tub at Harkins starting March 6, while supplies last!” ![Hoppers Beaver Lodge Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/623564938_1382838010538319_9213754047869291140_n.jpg) ### Regal Hoppers The only thing listed as of this writing is a Snack Pack Combo for kids. Hoppers Snack Pack Combo. Perfect for movie day fun! Grab the *Hoppers* Snack Pack Combo and gather your pack to see *Hoppers* on March 6 at Regal! ![Real Hoppers Snack Combo Kids](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hoppers-concessions-combo-1352x900.webp) ### More Buckets Expected Soon While Cinemark and AMC Theatres are the first to blink, they likely won’t be the last. Movie fans have seen a huge surge in “collectible” popcorn buckets lately, and Pixar movies usually get the royal treatment. We expect other chains to announce their own exclusive designs closer to the March 6 release date. We expect a figurine popcorn bucket to be announced. The article will be updated when it is released. ### Disney Pixar **[Hoppers](https://www.pixar.com/hoppers)** Directed by Daniel Chong, *Hoppers* features a pretty stacked voice cast, including **Meryl Streep, Jon Hamm, and Dave Franco**. The story centers on Mabel (Piper Curda) as she befriends a beaver named King George to save their habitat from Mayor Jerry Generazzo. The movie looks like a classic Pixar adventure, and with tickets now available, you can snag your seat—and your beaver-themed popcorn bucket—ahead of time. Tickets are now on sale at **[Fandango](https://www.fandango.com/hoppers-2026-241416/movie-overview)** and theaters across the country. Fandango will have a pin bundle for the **[early screener tickets](https://www.fandango.com/hoppers-2026-241416/movie-overview)**. Every adventure starts with a leap. Hop into a whole new world! For $29.99, the Pond Crew Pin Bundle includes one (1) movie ticket to experience Hoppers on the big screen and one (1) Official Disney Exclusive Collector Pin featuring Mabel, King George, or Tom. Jump into this new animal world that’s anything but ordinary. - Pond Crew Pin Bundle Includes: - One (1) movie ticket to Hoppers - One (1) Official Disney Exclusive Collector Pin ![Fandango Hoppers Pin Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FAN_Shopify_HoppersBundle_Standard_2048x2048_V3.webp)![Disney ● Pixar Hoppers Trailer and Poster Released](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Disney-●-Pixar-Hoppers-Trailer-and-Poster-Released-1600x860.jpg)(L-R): Ellen Bear (voice of Melissa Villaseñor), Dragonfly, Loaf (voice of Eduardo Franco), Mabel Beaver (voice of Piper Curda), Tom Lizard (voice of Tom Law), King George (voice of Bobby Moynihan), Lucy Deer, and Barbara Duck in Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers,” releasing in U.S. theaters March 6, 2026.## Hoppers Popcorn Buckets Guide: AMC, Cinemark, and Harkins Merch Revealed Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hoppers%20Popcorn%20Buckets%20Guide%3A%20AMC%2C%20Cinemark%2C%20and%20Harkins%20Merch%20Revealed&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Hoppers%20Popcorn%20Buckets%20Guide%3A%20AMC%2C%20Cinemark%2C%20and%20Harkins%20Merch%20Revealed "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Entertainment, Merchandise, Movies, Pixar, Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Hoppers Pixar Popcorn Bucket, Hoppers Popcorn Buckets, Pixar’s New Popcorn Bucket! See the First "Hoppers" Merch as Tickets Go on Sale --- ### ['Hoppers' Review: Pixar's funniest, most entertaining movie in years ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/hoppers-review-pixars-funniest-most-entertaining-movie-in-years/) **Published:** March 2, 2026 **Author:** Ashley Carter **Excerpt:** "Hoppers" is a wacky, sci-fi animated adventure with a lot of charm and plenty of fun characters. **Content:** “Hoppers” is one of Pixar’s best and funniest movies in years, and that’s not an exaggeration. Some of the studio’s recent releases, particularly its original concepts, have been hit or miss with audiences. “[Hoppers](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/12/pixar-hoppers-where-to-buy-the-new-beaver-dam-buckets-and-tom-the-lizard-tumblers/ "Pixar ‘Hoppers’: Where to Buy the New Beaver Dam Buckets and Tom the Lizard Tumblers")” is a wacky, sci-fi animated adventure with a lot of charm and plenty of fun characters. The movie follows Mabel Tanaka (voiced by Piper Curda), a passionate environmental activist who is determined to protect a glade near her house from the town’s smarmy Mayor Jerry, who wants to build a stretch of highway right through it. The glade was a place Mabel would visit with her grandmother (voiced by Karen Huie), who taught her how to appreciate nature. So for her, saving it is personal. After Mabel’s attempts to stop Mayor Jerry’s plans fail, she accidentally stumbles across a secret high-tech project her professor (Kathy Najimy) has been working on that lets humans “hop” into realistic animal robots and talk with animals. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hoppers-pixar-1-1600x860.jpg)Once Mabel crosses over into the animal world , she hatches a plan to save the glade once and for all. Her interference in the animal world leads her to a group of memorable characters, including King George (voiced by Bobby Moynihan), a beaver who has created a refuge for the animals; Titus (Dave Franco), a power-hungry insect; and Titus’s butterfly mother (voiced by Meryl Streep). The result is a quirky story set in the animal kingdom, with an almost endless stream of gags and jokes. Not all the jokes land, and some of the humor is surprisingly darker than most Pixar movies, but the movie’s commitment to the bit is what makes it all work. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hoppers-pixar-3-1600x860.jpg)“[Hoppers](https://movies.disney.com/hoppers)” isn’t just about the laughs. The movie also has something to say about conservation and protecting the world around us. Sure, the message is a little heavy-handed, but it feels incredibly sincere. The movie also has positive messages about cooperation and fighting for what you believe in. Some of the story feels familiar, there will inevitably be “Avatar” comparisons, and one of the character arcs is oddly reminiscent of “The Lion King”—but the movie still feels fresh. The animation is vibrant and detailed. The character designs for the adorable animals are so well done. Although it doesn’t reach the heights of Pixar’s greatest hits, “Hoppers” is an incredibly entertaining movie that both young and old will enjoy. --- ***Hoppers* Directed by: Daniel Chong Cast: Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, Eduardo Franco, Aparna Nancherla, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Dave Franco, Meryl Streep 105 minutes** --- ***Ashley Carter is a journalist with extensive experience covering entertainment. 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This official collaboration brings high-performance Brooks Ghost 16 and Adrenaline GTS models to the race weekend at Walt Disney World from February 26 – March 2, 2026. The 2026 collection celebrates beloved characters, including **Rapunzel, Tiana, and Jasmine**, with unique colors and themed details. These limited edition shoes will be available for purchase at the runDisney Health and Fitness Expo located at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. ![Brooks Reveals New Rapunzel Running Shoes for 2026 runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Brooks-Reveals-New-Rapunzel-Running-Shoes-for-2026-runDisney-Princess-Half-Marathon-Weekend-1600x886.jpg)The standout addition to this year’s lineup is the Rapunzel-themed shoe, which reflects the vibrant purple and gold colors of the Tangled star. Design elements include her signature sun icon and floral patterns that fans will recognize from the film. This shoe is built on the Brooks Ghost 16 platform, known for providing a smooth and balanced ride for runners of all levels. It offers a reliable option for those tackling the 5K, 10K, or the full half-marathon distance. Other **[Disney Princesses](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/11/these-are-the-only-13-official-disney-princesses-in-2026/)** also have a place in this new release. The Moana design features a bubbling water-inspired path, while the Belle model uses yellow and red roses. Each pair of shoes combines the technical features Brooks is known for with the storytelling of Disney. This ensures that the footwear is not just a collector’s item but a functional tool for training and racing. Guests who want to buy these shoes should plan their visit to the expo on **Thursday, February 26**. Disney typically uses a virtual queue system through the My Disney Experience app to manage the high demand for Brooks footwear. You should check the official runDisney blog for the specific times the virtual queue opens each morning. These shoes are usually sold exclusively at the race expo and often sell out before the weekend ends. Bringing these characters to life on a running shoe adds an extra layer of excitement to the training process. Whether you are a fan of Rapunzel or another iconic princess, the 2026 collection provides a way to carry that inspiration through every mile. Make sure to have your app ready and arrive early at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to secure your preferred size and style. ### Ghost 17 Rapunzel \| $170 ![Ghost 17 Rapunzel | $170](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/media_1c407aae97e78d2652ee622226716f4ad30a25a5a-1600x886.webp)Time to let your hair down with your bestie! The limited-edition Ghost 17 turns Rapunzel’s iconic hair into braided laces, complete with floral lace keepers. Our princess painter’s creativity is unmatched, splattering paint across the midsole and even a ruffled satin path. And don’t forget her chameleon companion, Pascal, hiding next to the reflective sky lantern that symbolizes hope, guidance, and family. Men’s Ghost 17 size range: 7–15 \| Women’s Ghost 17 size range: 5–12 \*available in wide for women’s only (*subject to availability*) ### Glycerin 23 Belle \| $185 ![Glycerin 23 Belle | $185](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/media_1cbaf7da9135f5921f9020686eb9f85c1b5ff3b57-1600x886.webp)Admire the beauty that is…Belle! This limited-edition Glycerin 23 was inspired by her beautiful gold ball gown and the Enchanted Rose, highlighting intricate vine details on the path. If you take a closer look, the white accents of her dress surround Belle’s unforgettable silhouette. Men’s Glycerin 23 size range: 7–15 \| Women’s Glycerin 23 size range: 5–12 \*available in wide for women’s only (subject to availability) ### Adrenaline GTS 25 Moana \| $175 ![Adrenaline GTS 25 Moana | $175](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/media_133a7da9ffa92b5eb524dce07ac2d0ffd4aed5930-1600x886.webp)Let’s set sail! Moana’s love for the ocean inspired our special-edition Adrenaline GTS 25 so you can dive deep into her world. Float along your run with an oceanic gradient on the midsole and a bubbling water-inspired path, reminiscent of beach time fun! Specialty lace tassels along the tongue and inner lining are inspired by the artistry of her dress. Men’s Adrenaline size range: 7-15 \| Women’s Adrenaline size range: 5-13 \*available in wide for women’s only (*subject to availability)* ### Adrenaline GTS 25 *run*Disney \| $165 ![Adrenaline GTS 25 runDisney | $165](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/media_1a88470f853f9ebbb6ef44d05d99dead8d4b9a890-1600x886.webp)Brooks x runDisney® was formed over the shared belief in celebrating the run, every step along the way. What better way to commemorate this collaboration than with this special-edition Adrenaline GTS 25? A gradient from blue to white across the whole shoe makes a bold splash, while subtle nods to Mickey Mouse and the runDisney® motto add magical flair. Men’s Adrenaline size range: 7-15 \| Women’s Adrenaline size range: 5-13 (*subject to availability)* ### Ghost 17 Mickey Mouse \| $170 ![Ghost 17 Mickey Mouse | $170](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/media_1834c83e5925087e4e1c9ecbcf788b3e662754771-1600x886.webp)This limited-edition Ghost 17 was designed with the world’s most famous mouse in mind. A sharp, contrasting color palette sets the stage for 3D details like a tufted Mickey Mouse silhouette on the heel and raised knit Brooks path on the side. Finished off with Mickey’s signature, this pair has whimsy written all over it Men’s Ghost 17 size range: 7–15 \| Women’s Ghost 17 size range: 5–12 \*available in wide for both genders (*subject to availability*) ### Lace Badges \| $20 ![Lace Badges | $20](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/media_188c1417144c362fd85515d9ea8e0dc4340b03b9a.png)Don’t miss out on this 4-pack of shoe badges commemorating the 2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Merchandise, runDisney, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Brooks Reveals New Rapunzel Running Shoes for 2026 runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, Brooks X runDisney 2026, Disney Shoes Princess --- ### [Twenty One Pilots Fans: Grab This Exclusive 170oz Popcorn Bucket at Cinemark!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/twenty-one-pilots-fans-grab-this-exclusive-170oz-popcorn-bucket-at-cinemark/) **Published:** February 27, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** The **Clancy World Tour** is hitting the big screen, and [**Cinemark**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/04/ghostface-returns-every-new-scream-7-popcorn-bucket-revealed/ "Ghostface Returns: Every New ‘Scream 7’ Popcorn Bucket Revealed") is making sure you have the perfect souvenir to hold your snacks while you witness the spectacle. Starting today, fans can pick up a limited-edition **Twenty One Pilots Popcorn Bucket** to celebrate the release of their monumental Mexico City concert film. ![Twenty One Pilots Fans: Grab This Exclusive 170oz Popcorn Bucket at Cinemark!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Twenty-One-Pilots-Fans_-Grab-This-Exclusive-170oz-Popcorn-Bucket-at-Cinemark-1600x900.jpg)### The Details: What You Need to Know This isn’t your standard movie theater tub. Designed for the “Skeleton Clique,” this bucket features: - **Price:** $12.95 - **Capacity:** A massive **170oz** of popcorn. - **Design:** A unique **6-sided hex-tin** shape. - **Artwork:** Wrapped in the official *“More Than We Ever Imagined”* poster art. If you didn’t make it to Mexico City, this is the next best thing. The film captures Tyler and Josh at **Estadio GNP Seguros**, performing for a staggering 65,000 fans. ![Twenty One Pilots Fans: Grab This Exclusive 170oz Popcorn Bucket at Cinemark!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Twenty-One-Pilots-Fans-Grab-This-Exclusive-170oz-Popcorn-Bucket-at-Cinemark-720x900.jpg)The experience isn’t just a concert recording; it’s a deep dive into the band’s legacy. Expect: - **Unprecedented Access:** Intimate, behind-the-scenes footage of the duo preparing for their career-defining moment. - **Exclusive Commentary:** Tyler and Josh share personal reflections on their journey and their bond with the fans. - **Immersive Visuals:** From sweeping stadium aerials to on-stage cameras, you’ll feel like you’re standing in the center of the pit. **Pro Tip:** These specialty tins are notorious for selling out fast. If you’re planning on seeing the show, you might want to head to the theater early to snag yours. **Tickets are now available at** [**Cinemark theaters**](https://www.cinemark.com/movies/twenty-one-pilots-more-than-we-ever-imagined)**.** Don’t miss your chance to see *The Clancy World Tour* in high-fidelity sound and scale. Cinemark officially posted: **“Clique, this one’s for you. 🎶🍿 Twenty One Pilots popcorn buckets are now available in theatres! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Loveuary on Hallmark Channel Closes Out With Romance At Hope Ranch Starring Alison Sweeney and Her Daughter, Megan. February comes to a close tonight with the all-new [**Romance At Hope Ranch**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/19/hallmark-channels-loveuary-2026-new-movies-every-saturday-in-february/ "Hallmark Channel’s “Loveuary” 2026: New Movies Every Saturday in February"). This movie will air tonight at 8/7c and stream the next day on Hallmark+. Our Review is now posted! **[Hallmark Review: Did You Catch This ‘Hannah Swensen’ Easter Egg in ‘Romance At Hope Ranch’?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/01/hallmark-review-did-you-catch-this-hannah-swensen-easter-egg-in-romance-at-hope-ranch/)** ![Mother-Daughter Duo: Alison Sweeney & Megan Sanov Star in Romance At Hope Ranch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mother-Daughter-Duo_-Alison-Sweeney-Megan-Sanov-Star-in-Romance-At-Hope-Ranch-1600x900.jpg)Romance at Hope Ranch is the story of Hope Morgan, who sets out to begin a new chapter of her life—fulfilling her childhood dream of running a ranch in the picturesque town of Ruidoso, New Mexico, and reviving the beloved Giddy Up Gala. Alison Sweeney stars as Hope, which is a nod to her own mother, who is named Hope. Her 17-year-old daughter, Megan, is playing her daughter, Maggie, in the movie. This is the first time Megan has been in a movie. The movie also stars Gabriel Hogan as Jack. Jack is Hope’s ex. Fans know Gabriel Hogan from the Alison Sweeney-led [**Hannah Swenson mystery series**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/25/hallmarks-march-2026-lineup-a-massive-mystery-kickoff-and-jen-lilleys-long-awaited-return/ "Hallmark’s March 2026 Lineup: A Massive Mystery Kickoff and Jen Lilley’s Long-Awaited Return") in which he plays Norman. In an interview with **[Entertainment Now](https://entertainmentnow.com/hallmark/alison-sweeney-horse-movie-jonathan-bennett/)**, Alison credits Jonathan Bennett for this project becoming what it is. She guest-starred in Season 2 of ‘[**Finding Mr. Christmas**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/07/glaad-awards-hallmark-channel-with-three-nominations/ "GLAAD Awards: Hallmark Channel with Three Nominations!").’ In that episode, Alison had to act in a scene with the contestants one by one on horseback. She said that when Bennett found out she’d never filmed a movie with horses, he couldn’t believe it and insisted she pursue it. Being a lifelong horse lover and dedicated equestrian, Alison also says that she needed to learn this way of riding like a cowgirl instead of an equestrian. ![Mother-Daughter Duo: Alison Sweeney & Megan Sanov Star in Romance At Hope Ranch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Loveuary-Closes-Out-With-Romance-At-Hope-Ranch-Starring-Alison-Sweeney-and-Her-Daughter-Megan-1600x900.jpg)Look for Alison to kick off the new March movies on Hallmark Channel with the brand new, ‘Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swenson Mystery’ premiering next Saturday, March 7th. ## Loveuary Closes Out With Romance At Hope Ranch Starring Alison Sweeney and Her Daughter, Megan ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mother-Daughter-Duo_-Alison-Sweeney-Megan-Sanov-Star-in-Romance-At-Hope-Ranch-1-1600x900.jpg) > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVHML58DB5s/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Mother-Daughter%20Duo%3A%20Alison%20Sweeney%20%26%20Megan%20Sanov%20Star%20in%20Romance%20At%20Hope%20Ranch&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Mother-Daughter%20Duo%3A%20Alison%20Sweeney%20%26%20Megan%20Sanov%20Star%20in%20Romance%20At%20Hope%20Ranch "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ba49759aa7d051442e0ac6f59d1b227e364f46d76c7b44115284319d044d801?s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Holly Gately Owner and Wrtiter Holly Gately is co-owner, writer, and business manager of Fantasy Land News. She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) **Categories:** Entertainment, Fantasy Land News, Hallmark Entertainment **Tags:** Hallmark Channel Romance at Hope Ranch, Mother-Daughter Duo: Alison Sweeney & Megan Sanov Star in Romance At Hope Ranch --- ### [Hallmark Review: Did You Catch This 'Hannah Swensen' Easter Egg in ‘Romance At Hope Ranch’?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/01/hallmark-review-did-you-catch-this-hannah-swensen-easter-egg-in-romance-at-hope-ranch/) **Published:** March 1, 2026 **Author:** Holly Gately **Content:** ![Hallmark Fans: Did You Catch This 'Hannah Swensen' Easter Egg in ‘Romance At Hope Ranch’?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Loveuary-Closes-Out-With-Romance-At-Hope-Ranch-Starring-Alison-Sweeney-and-Her-Daughter-Megan-1600x900.jpg)Loveuary has come to a close with ‘[**Romance at Hope Ranch**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/28/mother-daughter-duo-alison-sweeney-megan-sanov-star-in-romance-at-hope-ranch/).’ This movie stars Alison Sweeney as the new ranch owner, Hope Morgan. Sweeney’s real-life daughter, Megan Sanov, stars as Hope’s daughter, Maggie. Gabriel Hogan plays Hope’s ex turned neighbor, Jack. This is the story of a single mom becoming an empty nester and deciding to completely change her life. So what does one do at these crossroads? She sets out to begin a new chapter of her life, fulfilling her childhood dream of running a ranch in the picturesque town of Ruidoso, New Mexico, and reviving the beloved Giddy Up Gala. Trying to acclimate herself to Ruidoso and her ranch, Hope leans on her new neighbor, Tom, who is a cowboy through and through. Jack, in a bid to win back Hope, tries to reinvent himself as a cowboy. He buys the supply store in town. Jack is the brother of Hope’s best friend, Lori. Hope is struggling with getting the ranch up to code and prepared for guests to stay at her ranch, and to get the Giddy Up Gala ready. She has a horse named Ranger that likes to keep getting out of the gate, and a rogue hen that is always where she shouldn’t be. One thing that Hope is not good at is asking for help. She gets way in over her head trying to do everything herself. We see that Maggie is also struggling at college. She is trying to do a lot by herself without asking for help. Like mother, like daughter. ![Romance At Hope Ranch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mother-Daughter-Duo_-Alison-Sweeney-Megan-Sanov-Star-in-Romance-At-Hope-Ranch-1-1600x900.jpg)Romance At Hope RanchJack is trying to win Hope back throughout the movie. They had been a couple but never married over a decade ago. He left her in Denver for life in New York. He moved to Ruidoso because he realised he was wrong and wanted a life with her. Finally, he breaks down her guard, and they get together, and Hope learns to ask for help. Just like Maggie does a school. The whole town rallies around Hope, and the Gala is a success. This movie was always going to be a hard one for me. I’m not into Country music or Cowboy/Cowgirl culture. That said, it was very enjoyable. Alison Sweeney is always a good time. But if I’m going to watch her run a resort-type establishment and welcome guests, I’m going for her Countdown to Christmas movie, ‘Christmas at Holly Lodge.’ I love that movie and watch it a couple of times a year. Highpoints for me are one Alison Sweeney, as I said, is fantastic. Gabriel Hogan was charming. I loved the nod to their times in the Hannah Swensen movies. There is a picture on the wall from one of the movies. Houdini the hen stole every scene she was in. And the brightest star was Megan Sanov. Her first scene seemed a little bit stiff, but she eased into the role and just shined. I know from an interview that this isn’t something she will pursue, but she was a joy to watch. I’d welcome her back to any movie again. All in all, this was a 3 out of 5 popcorn buckets for me. I’d watch it again if it were on. Loveuary was a great month for movies. 2026 so far has been pretty good for the new movies. Looking forward to [**Hallmark Channel’s March**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/25/hallmarks-march-2026-lineup-a-massive-mystery-kickoff-and-jen-lilleys-long-awaited-return/ "Hallmark’s March 2026 Lineup: A Massive Mystery Kickoff and Jen Lilley’s Long-Awaited Return"), starting with another Alison Sweeney movie, Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, next week. ![Alison Sweeney & Megan Sanov Star in Romance At Hope Ranch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mother-Daughter-Duo_-Alison-Sweeney-Megan-Sanov-Star-in-Romance-At-Hope-Ranch-1600x900.jpg)Mother-Daughter Duo: Alison Sweeney & Megan Sanov Star in Romance At Hope Ranch![Alison Sweeney Romance at Hope Ranch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Loveuary-Closes-Out-With-Romance-At-Hope-Ranch-Starring-Alison-Sweeney-and-Her-Daughter-Megan-1600x900.jpg)## Hallmark Fans: Did You Catch This ‘Hannah Swensen’ Easter Egg in ‘Romance At Hope Ranch’? 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Check out her Instagram Post below. ![Double the Mystery for Hannah Swensen Fans](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Double-the-Mystery-for-Hannah-Swensen-Fans-1600x900.jpg)Alison Sweeney just shared some major news for fans of Lake Eden. Standing alongside co-stars Barbara Niven and Victor Webster, she announced that the Hannah Swensen Mysteries team has even more in store than originally expected. The 13th installment of the series, **[Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/25/hallmarks-march-2026-lineup-a-massive-mystery-kickoff-and-jen-lilleys-long-awaited-return/)**, premieres this Saturday, March 7th, at 8/7c on the Hallmark Channel. This latest story follows Hannah as she attends the grand re-opening of the Lake Eden Inn. The celebration takes a dark turn when she discovers a body. A sudden storm traps all the guests inside the building. Hannah has to identify the killer before the roads clear and the culprit can slip away. This busy schedule follows another recent milestone for Sweeney. Her movie **[Romance at Hope Ranch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/28/mother-daughter-duo-alison-sweeney-megan-sanov-star-in-romance-at-hope-ranch/ "Mother-Daughter Duo: Alison Sweeney & Megan Sanov Star in Romance At Hope Ranch")** aired last Saturday. That project was particularly special for the actress because it featured her daughter, Megan Sanov, as her co-star. Check out our review of [Romance at Hope Ranch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/01/hallmark-review-did-you-catch-this-hannah-swensen-easter-egg-in-romance-at-hope-ranch/)! FYI, there is a Hannah Swensen Easter Egg in the movie. The surprises did not stop with this weekend’s premiere. Sweeney and her castmates confirmed they just finished filming another Hannah Swensen movie. This second upcoming mystery is scheduled to arrive on the Hallmark Channel in 2026. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The race to collect Pixar’s *Hoppers* merchandise is heating up. Following the initial reveal of items at [**AMC and Cinemark**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/28/hoppers-popcorn-buckets-guide-amc-cinemark-and-harkins-merch-revealed/ "Hoppers Popcorn Buckets Guide: AMC, Cinemark, and Harkins Merch Revealed"), **Marcus Theatres** and **B&B Theatres** have officially joined the fray, unveiling a unique lineup of collectibles that fans of the upcoming film won’t want to miss. If you’re looking to secure the viral “Beaver Dam” bucket or the “Tom the Lizard” tumbler, here is everything you need to know about the latest drop, pricing, and shipping dates. We have ordered from Marcus Theatres the Tron LED Lightcycle, and it came a few days after the shipping date. Everything was packaged nicely. Is Disney Pixar Hoppers as good as people are saying? [Read our review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/hoppers-review-pixars-funniest-most-entertaining-movie-in-years/ "‘Hoppers’ Review: Pixar’s funniest, most entertaining movie in years ")! Heading to Epcot for Flower & Garden Festival? There is a new [Hoppers Garden](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/new-disney-%e2%97%8f-pixar-hoppers-garden-in-epcot/) for 2026. ## The Showstopper: King George’s 85oz Beaver Dam Popcorn Bucket While other theaters have opted for standard tin buckets, **[Marcus](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/collections/hoppers-merch-colleciton-marcus-theatres)** and B&B are going architectural. The **King George Dam Popcorn Bucket ($28.99)** is a fully molded, 3D collectible shaped like an authentic beaver dam. Perched on top is a miniature of King George himself, the beaver monarch. This is significantly more detailed than the standard movie tub and is expected to be the “must-have” item for hardcore Pixar collectors. - **Price:** $28.99 - **Capacity:** 85oz - **Shipping Status:** Pre-orders shipping at the end of February. [![King George’s 85oz Beaver Dam Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOPPERS_BUCKETHERO-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOPPERS_BUCKETHERO.webp)[![King George’s 85oz Beaver Dam Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOPPERS_BUCKET2-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOPPERS_BUCKET2.webp) ## The “Tom & Mabel” 16oz Dome Lid Tumbler Perhaps the most “Instagrammable” item in the collection is the new translucent yellow tumbler. It features a dual-character design: 1. **Mabel:** Featured in her robotic beaver form inside the dome lid. 2. **Tom:** A miniature of the fan-favorite lizard sits at the base of the cup. At **$15.99**, this is a more affordable entry point for fans who want a functional collectible to take into their *Hoppers* screening. [![The "Tom & Mabel" 16oz Dome Lid Tumbler](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOPPERS_DWC1-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOPPERS_DWC1.webp)[![The "Tom & Mabel" 16oz Dome Lid Tumbler](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOPPERS_DWC2-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOPPERS_DWC2.webp) ## New 6-inch Plush: Mabel, King George, and Diane Shark In a departure from the plastic collectibles, Marcus is also offering 6-inch microfiber plushies ($15.99). The lineup includes: **Diane Shark:** The “surprisingly nice” predator who helps Mabel stop Mayor Jerry. **Mabel:** In her robotic beaver suit. **King George:** Wearing his signature crown. [![New 6-inch Plush: Mabel, King George, and Diane Shark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOPPERS_PLUSH_OIT_0003_HOPPERS_PLUSH-beaver-king_270b7a78-a211-4f88-8fe9-f403bb709382-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOPPERS_PLUSH_OIT_0003_HOPPERS_PLUSH-beaver-king_270b7a78-a211-4f88-8fe9-f403bb709382.webp)[![New 6-inch Plush: Mabel, King George, and Diane Shark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOPPERS_PLUSH_OIT_0002_HOPPERS_PLUSH-beaver-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOPPERS_PLUSH_OIT_0002_HOPPERS_PLUSH-beaver.webp)[![New 6-inch Plush: Mabel, King George, and Diane Shark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOPPERS_PLUSH_OIT_0000_HOPPERS_PLUSH-shark_8e14ccde-62aa-4e0f-ba4c-6ff3e9bdb574-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOPPERS_PLUSH_OIT_0000_HOPPERS_PLUSH-shark_8e14ccde-62aa-4e0f-ba4c-6ff3e9bdb574.webp)[![New 6-inch Plush: Mabel, King George, and Diane Shark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOPPERS_PLUSH_OIT_0001_HOPPERS_PLUSH-hero_0c7797d0-f0bc-4b3e-a431-4289f0a3b123-900x900.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOPPERS_PLUSH_OIT_0001_HOPPERS_PLUSH-hero_0c7797d0-f0bc-4b3e-a431-4289f0a3b123.webp) Unlike the AMC-exclusive drops, which often require in-theater pickup, these items are currently listed for **shipping at the end of February**, meaning you can secure yours online before the movie’s peak hype cycle. **Stay tuned to Fantasyland News for more Pixar merchandise updates and theater-exclusive reveals!** ## Pixar ‘Hoppers’: Where to Buy the New Beaver Dam Buckets and Tom the Lizard Tumblers > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DUqV6yUDCTo/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Pixar%20%E2%80%98Hoppers%E2%80%99%3A%20Where%20to%20Buy%20the%20New%20Beaver%20Dam%20Buckets%20and%20Tom%20the%20Lizard%20Tumblers&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Pixar%20%E2%80%98Hoppers%E2%80%99%3A%20Where%20to%20Buy%20the%20New%20Beaver%20Dam%20Buckets%20and%20Tom%20the%20Lizard%20Tumblers "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney just shared its numbers for the first quarter. They made $25.98 billion. That is 5% more than they made at the same time last year. It was also better than what experts on Wall Street thought would happen. **The Parks are the big winner.** Most of that growth came from the Disney Experiences group, led by Josh D’Amaro, who may be selected as the new [**CEO of The Walt Disney Company**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/30/bob-iger-plans-to-leave-disney-early-who-will-be-the-next-ceo/ "Bob Iger Plans to Leave Disney Early: Who Will Be the Next CEO?") in the next few days. This includes the theme parks, hotels, and cruise ships. - **Profit:** $3.31 billion (up 6%) - **Revenue:** $10.01 billion (up 6%) ![Earnings Report: Disney Hits $26 Billion as Theme Parks Stay Busy](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/The-Walt-Disney-Company-Shares-Plummet-Over-26-From-52-Week-Peak-1598x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_titleThe U.S. parks did well. Revenue there grew 7% to $6.91 billion. International parks grew at the same rate but made less total money ($1.8 billion). Selling toys and shirts stayed about the same as last year. Disney says the next few months might be a bit slower. Fewer people from other countries are visiting the U.S. parks right now. Plus, Disney is spending a lot of money to open a new “Frozen” land in Paris and launch another ship. But for the whole year, they still expect their profits to go up by nearly 10%. Most of that growth will happen in the second half of 2026. As the company had signaled before earnings, the quarter included the release of *Zootopia 2*, *Avatar: Fire and Ash*, *Predator: Badlands* and *Tron: Ares* , compared with just two releases in the prior-year quarter (*Moana 2* and *Mufasa: The Lion King*). That boosted expenses, but the billion-dollar-plus box office for the *Zootopia* and *Avatar* sequels will bring benefits in future quarters. ## Earnings Report: Disney Hits $26 Billion as Theme Parks Stay Busy ![Bob Iger Plans to Leave Disney Early: Who Will Be the Next CEO?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bob-Iger-Plans-to-Leave-Disney-Early_-Who-Will-Be-the-Next-CEO_-1600x900.jpg)Bob Iger Plans to Leave Disney Early: Who Will Be the Next CEO?From The Walt Disney Company Earnings Report Q1-FY26: Our Experiences segment had a solid start to the fiscal year, with quarterly revenue exceeding $10 billion for the first time. Our efforts to turbocharge this segment are well underway, and we are excited about continued progress on a robust pipeline of projects to support long-term growth. We have expansion projects underway at every one of our theme parks, and next month, we will welcome guests to the new World of Frozen at the completely reimagined Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris. This milestone marks the beginning of a bold new era for Disneyland Paris, nearly doubling the size of the second park and showcasing Disney’s unique ability to bring our stories to life in the physical world. Additionally, we are continuously expanding storytelling in our parks, with new experiences featuring Bluey, activations planned around the release of Toy Story 5, and a new mission featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu inside Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run coming soon. At Disney Cruise Line, we recently launched the Disney Destiny, which has received outstanding reviews from guests since its maiden voyage on November 20. The Disney Adventure, our first ship, homeported in Asia is on its way to Singapore for its maiden voyage on March 10, bringing immersive Disney storytelling to more people globally than ever before. This will bring our fleet to a total of eight cruise ships, with another five scheduled for launch beyond fiscal 2026. Overall, this quarter reflects our focused execution and investment across each of our strategic priorities and stands on the solid foundation we’ve built over the past three years, providing us with a path for long-term growth. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Disney Branded Television confirmed today that a fifth installment of the massive **ZOMBIES** franchise is officially in the works for Disney+ and Disney Channel. This news comes on the heels of the huge success of the fourth film, which saw millions of viewers tuning in to see vampires join the mix. Fans of the recent chapter will be happy to hear that **Malachi Barton** and **Freya Skye** are returning as Victor and Nova. The duo became fast favorites in the fourth movie, and their story is far from over. Original franchise stars **Milo Manheim** and **Meg Donnelly** are also staying close to the project. While they won’t be in front of the camera as Zed and Addison this time around, they are serving as executive producers. **Trevor Tordjman** is also set to return as Bucky, the energetic cheer captain who has been a staple of the series since the very beginning. ![Malachi Barton and Freya Skye Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mermaids-Join-the-Fray-as-Disney-Officially-Greenlights-ZOMBIES-5-1-1600x900.jpg)Production is scheduled to start this spring in New Zealand. While Disney has not yet settled on a final title for the movie, the plot details show a major shift in the Seabrook universe. **A New Threat from the** **Sea**. The story picks up right after the peace treaty between the Daywalkers and Vampires in [**ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/04/22/disney-bites-into-zombies-4-dawn-of-the-vampires/ "Disney+ Bites into “ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires”"). That harmony is quickly interrupted when a group of fierce mermaids arrives in Rayburn. These newcomers use a powerful siren song to try to recruit allies, forcing Nova and Victor to team up once again. They have to figure out the true intentions of these sea-dwellers before the community falls apart. The cast is expanding to include several new actors playing the mermaid trio, **Diaana Babnicova** as Pearl, **Taylor Oliver** as Fin, and **Olive Mortimer** as Sandy The zombie population is also growing with **Emily Costtrici** joining as Izzy, a new transfer student and cousin to Zed. ![Diaana Babnicova as Pearl](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Copy-of-Diaana-Babnicova-PC-A-P-Wilding-1125x900.jpeg)![Taylor Oliver as Fin](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Copy-of-Taylor-Oliver-600x900.jpeg)![Olive Mortimer as Sandy](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Copy-of-Olive-Mortimer-674x900.jpeg)![Emily Costtrici joining as Izzy](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Copy-of-Emily-Costtrici-PC-Yellow-Belly-720x900.jpeg)Director **Paul Hoen**, who has led the entire franchise, is back behind the lens. The movie will feature its signature high-energy dance numbers choreographed by Dondraico Johnson and a brand-new original score. Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, noted that adding mermaids provides a fresh dynamic for the series while keeping the core themes of unity and acceptance. ### A Big Year for Disney Fans This announcement arrives during a packed year for the network. Along with **ZOMBIES 5**, fans are looking forward to the premieres of **Descendants: Wicked Wonderland** and **Camp Rock 3** later this summer. The “[**Worlds Collide Tour**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/11/disneys-worlds-collide-concert-special-how-to-watch-the-descendants-and-zombies-event/ "Disney’s ‘Worlds Collide’ Concert Special: How to Watch the ‘Descendants’ and ‘ZOMBIES’ Event")” is also making a comeback, featuring stars from all three major musical franchises. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Gertie the Dinosaur, the giant green Apatosaurus that serves ice cream, not that the dinosaur serves Ice Cream, more like you can purchase Ice Cream out of her hollowed out stomach, (Okay, that may sound worse), has suffered a break at the rear of her body. While her long tail section is still standing in the water, a large piece of her backside has broken off and now sits at the bottom of the lake. ![Disney’s Hollywood Studios Gertie the Dinosaur Damaged Tail Falls Off](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-Gertie-the-Dinosaur-Damaged-Tail-Falls-Off-1600x900.jpg)Gertie has stood in the park since 1989. While she is a tribute to early animation history, her fiberglass frame has struggled with the Florida weather for years. Recent reports show that the structure was no longer stable enough to hold together. New photos of the area show a strange sight for longtime fans. In the wide shots of the lake, the usual curved shape of the dinosaur is cut short. Instead of a smooth connection to her tail, there is a jagged opening at the back of the main body. This opening shows that the statue is hollow inside. Looking into the water, the broken section is clearly visible resting on the lake floor. The separate tail tip remains in its usual spot further back, but the middle part of her body is now missing. This leaves a noticeable gap in the scenery where the fiberglass gave way and fell into the lake. ![Disney’s Hollywood Studios Gertie the Dinosaur Damaged Tail Falls Off](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/641998424_935621406088674_5870992003746181055_n-1600x900.jpg)This is not the first time the statue has needed work. The thin material used to build her often gets cracks or faded paint from the sun and rain. The current damage seems to be a result of these ongoing issues getting worse over time. Disney has not yet said when they will retrieve the broken piece or start repairs. For now, the ice cream stand inside the dinosaur stays open for guests. Many people hope to see the full statue fixed soon so [**Echo Lake**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/31/echo-lake-closed-to-guests-at-hollywood-studios-this-morning/ "Echo Lake Closed to Guests at Hollywood Studios This Morning") can return to its classic look. Expect Disney to have a patch in place quickly; they are always quick. This is not the only issue going on at Hollywood Studios. Recently, we watched the nighttime showings at the Chinese Theatre, Disney’s **[Growing Projection Problem](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/01/auto-draft/)** at Hollywood Studios. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/639087231_911964478202848_7571431138876237185_n-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/640145319_1228569978944536_9074495264547329751_n-1600x900.jpg)Thanks to Sam at [Sam’s Disney Diary](https://samsdisneydiary.com/) for getting images.## Disney’s Hollywood Studios Gertie the Dinosaur Damaged Tail Falls Off Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disney%E2%80%99s%20Hollywood%20Studios%20Gertie%20the%20Dinosaur%20Damaged%20Tail%20Falls%20Off&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disney%E2%80%99s%20Hollywood%20Studios%20Gertie%20the%20Dinosaur%20Damaged%20Tail%20Falls%20Off "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Grab your tissues because this one will pull at the heartstrings. Season 13 Episode 9 of When Calls the Heart airs tonight on Hallmark Channel and tomorrow on Hallmark+. “**After losing his father’s medal on a hike, Elizabeth and Nathan organize a trip down memory lane for Little Jack with a very special surprise.”** [![Unforgettable Trip Down Memory Lane in 'When Calls The Heart S13' E9](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth139d-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth139d.jpg)From the sneak peeks shared by **[Hallmark Channel](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/when-calls-the-heart "Hallmark Channel")**, we see that Little Jack is upset that he lost Jack’s medal. Elizabeth thinks that this is more than the medal. He wants his dad to feel real. Fans may remember that Elizabeth found out she was pregnant shortly after Jack passed away. Little Jack never got to meet his dad. [![When Calls The Heart Season 13 Episode 9 Takes Hope Valley on an Unforgettable Trip Down Memory Lane](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth139c.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth139c.webp)[![When Calls The Heart Season 13 Episode 9 Takes Hope Valley on an Unforgettable Trip Down Memory Lane](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth139b.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth139b.webp)[![When Calls The Heart Season 13 Episode 9 Takes Hope Valley on an Unforgettable Trip Down Memory Lane](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth139a.webp)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wcth139a.webp)Elizabeth, Nathan, and Allie take LJ on a scavenger hunt around Hope Valley, not to find treasure but to find memories of his father. She calls it his memory hunt. In one video shared on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DVRUkmngYeT/ "Instagram"), Elizabeth gives him the riddle, “Love can grow under the sun or the moon. For your dad and me, it started right here in the…” LJ responds, “Saloon.” Elizabeth tells him that’s right and leads him to new treasures. There is Elizabeth and Jack’s wedding photo and a little music box that she tells LJ that his dad used during their Christmas Mountie Ball. [![Unforgettable Trip Down Memory Lane in 'When Calls The Heart S13' E9](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/When-Calls-The-Heart-Season-13-Episode-9-Takes-Hope-Valley-on-an-Unforgettable-Trip-Down-Memory-Lane-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/When-Calls-The-Heart-Season-13-Episode-9-Takes-Hope-Valley-on-an-Unforgettable-Trip-Down-Memory-Lane.jpg)It looks like the whole town gets involved in this memory hunt. We see Lee and Rosemary, Bill, Henry, and finally the return of Brooke Shields as LJ’s grandmother, Charlotte Thornton. Catch up on When Calls The Heart. All previous episodes of the last 12 seasons are also available on Hallmark+. 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She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. 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Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto will gather in Town Square and around the castle hub to welcome visitors. The Characters will be in ‘New Summer Outfits.’ ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mickey-and-Friends-to-Host-New-‘Greeting-Committee-at-Magic-Kingdom-This-Summer-1600x900.jpg)[**Cool Kids Summer**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/05/cool-kids-summer-2026-new-rides-free-water-park-entry-and-big-discounts/ "“Cool Kids Summer” 2026: New Rides, Free Water Park Entry, and Big Discounts") starts May 26, 2026, and guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort can enjoy Early Park Entry to the Magic Kingdom. Disney is calling this a **“greeting committee.”** We are still working on the answer to the question, is this in addition to the Disney characters roaming in Fantasyland, which was special for early park entry during cool kids summer 2025? Guests may remember all the roaming characters in 2025 in Fantasyland: Mickey Mouse, Chip & Dale, Pluto, Elena, Princess Tiana & Prince Naveen, Tigger, Rapunzel & Flynn, and more. Full list of **[Cool Kids Summer 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/07/walt-disney-world-cool-kids-summer-2025-all-characters-you-can-meet-at-disney-parks/)** character meet & greets at the Magic Kingdom! - Fantasyland – Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, Goofy, Mirabel, Minnie Mouse, Peter Pan, Princess Tiana, Tigger, Winnie the Pooh, **Anastasia & Drizella** with Lady Tremaine, Hook & Smee, Rapunzel & Flynn - Main Street, U.S.A. – Mickey Mouse, **Elana, Mulan**, Mary Poppins & Bert plus Penguin - Adventureland – Characters from Aladdin (Aladdin & Princess Jasmine), Raya - Tomorrowland – Chip ‘n’ Dale, **Stitch**, Mr. & Mrs. Incredible - **Frontierland – The Country Bears: Wendell, Romeo McGrowl, Shaker, Big Al** - Liberty Square – Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen, Pocahontas, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Cool Kids Summer is heating up to be one of the best summers ever for families with the return of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopening, the new Disney Starlight parade, and a brand new experience with Toy Story! ![Just Announced: Toy Story Western Revue Coming to Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Jessies-Roundup-Magic-Kingdom-Cool-Kids-Summer-2026-1600x900.jpg)Toy Story Pals at **[Diamond Horseshoe with Jessie’s Roundup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/05/just-announced-toy-story-western-revue-coming-to-disney-world/)**: Just for Cool KIDS’ SUMMER, pals from Toy Story are ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at the Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom. Join Jessie, Woody, and friends for some energetic fun at Jessie’s Roundup, where you’ll craft, dance, and yodel your hearts out in this western revue. This is a perfect tie-in between Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin opening and the Hollywood Studios restaurant Woody’s Roundup. ## Mickey & Friends to Host New ‘Greeting Committee’ at Magic Kingdom This Summer We are double-checking now with our Travel Partner about the three other parks! We are hearing that Epcot will have Figment and Joy wandering around Spaceship Earth. While at DAK DeVine, Kevin, and sometimes Meeko will be out in the Oasis. And finally, this is the word we have right now and could be special, at Hollywood Studios, Powerline Max, Chip & Dale, and The Star Wars Citizens will be out at Grand Avenue & Sunset (we have not confirmed this one yet, and will update asap) This is all part of **[Cool Kids Summer 2026](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/summer/#drawer-card-ResortBenefitsWaterParkBenefits)**! 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Springs, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Mickey and Friends to Host New ‘Greeting Committee’ at Magic Kingdom This Summer, Walt Disney World Greeting Commitee --- ### [Disney World Weekly Wrap: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Closing & RDJ’s New Cruise Role](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/28/disney-world-weekly-wrap-rock-n-roller-coaster-closing-rdjs-new-cruise-role/) **Published:** February 28, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster enters its final week of operation, Hollywood Studios announces a massive 2026 animation expansion, and EPCOT drops the full 2026 Flower & Garden Festival guide. That’s your tl/dr! ![Disney World Weekly Wrap: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Closing & RDJ’s New Cruise Role](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-World-Weekly-Wrap_-Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-Closing-RDJs-New-Cruise-Role-1600x900.jpg)### Last Call for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster The super-stretch limo is heading for the garage. Disney confirmed this is the final week to ride the current version of **Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith**. Expect wait times to spike this weekend as locals flock for one last ride. If you have a Lightning Lane, use it early; if not, head there at rope drop or during the first Fantasmic! show. - **Read the full story:** [**Done with Mirrors: Final Week for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/done-with-mirrors-final-week-for-rock-n-roller-coaster-at-hollywood-studios/) ![The Muppets Are Coming: 'Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith' Last Day is March 1st](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rock-On-With-The-Electric-Mayhem-at-Hollywood-Studios-for-Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-Starring-The-Mupp-1600x900.jpg)### New Animation Experiences Coming in 2026 Hollywood Studios is leaning hard into its “Studios” roots. A new animation experience is slated for 2026, featuring a refreshed **Animation Academy** where you can learn to draw Olaf. - **Official Announcement:** [**New Animation Experience Coming to Hollywood Studios**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/disneys-hollywood-studios-to-open-new-animation-experience-in-2026/) - **Learn to Draw Olaf:** [**A New Era for Animation Academy**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/learn-to-draw-with-olaf-a-new-era-for-the-animation-academy-at-walt-disney-world/) - **New Merch at Off the Page:** [**Rapunzel and Stitch Updates**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/rapunzel-and-stitch-among-new-characters-coming-to-off-the-page-at-hollywood-studios/) ![Learn to Draw with Olaf: A New Era for the Animation Academy at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Learn-to-Draw-with-Olaf_-A-New-Era-for-the-Animation-Academy-at-Walt-Disney-World-1600x900.jpg)Learn to Draw with Olaf: A New Era for the Animation Academy at Walt Disney World### Your 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Guide The topiaries are officially in place (I saw them being installed this week!), and now we have the full menus and concert schedules. Opening weeks are notoriously busy. If you want to avoid 30-minute lines for a taco, visit on a Tuesday or Wednesday. - **Complete Guide:** [**2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Guide**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/28/your-guide-to-the-2026-epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/) ![Eat Your Way Around 2026 Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Eat-Your-Way-Around-2026-Epcots-Flower-Garden-Festival-1600x900.jpg)Eat Your Way Around 2026 Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival### Popcorn Buckets & Must-Have Merch It was a big week for collectors. From movie tie-ins to local sports, these are the items driving the “viral” hype right now. - **Project Hail Mary:** [**Complete Merch & Popcorn Bucket Guide**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/the-first-masterpiece-of-2026-your-complete-guide-to-project-hail-mary-popcorn-buckets-merch/) - **Orlando Magic:** [**The Playable Popcorn Bucket at Kia Center**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/24/orlando-magic-to-debut-viral-playable-popcorn-buckets-at-kia-center/) - **Super Mario Galaxy Bubly:** [**Color-Changing Cans and Rosalina Giveaway**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/bubly-launches-super-mario-galaxy-movie-flavors-with-color-changing-cans-and-a-hidden-rosalina-giveaway/) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bubly-Launches-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Flavors-With-Color-Changing-Cans-and-a-Hidden-Rosalina-Givea-1600x900.jpg)### **Around the Disney Universe** - **Disney Cruise Line:** Robert Downey Jr. has been named the godparent of the **Disney Adventure**. [**Read the Announcement**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/24/disney-cruise-line-names-robert-downey-jr-godparent-of-new-disney-adventure-ship/). - **runDisney:** New Rapunzel-themed Brooks running shoes are here for Princess Weekend. [**See the Shoes**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/25/brooks-reveals-new-rapunzel-running-shoes-for-2026-rundisney-princess-half-marathon-weekend/). - **Cast Compliments:** Guests have officially hit the **3 million** mark for digital Cast Compliments. [**See the Milestone**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/disney-guests-break-records-with-3-million-digital-cast-compliments/). - **Awards:** Disney took home big wins at the 2026 Kidscreen Awards[**; full**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/26/disney-secures-big-wins-at-2026-kidscreen-awards/)[ **List of Winners**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/26/disney-secures-big-wins-at-2026-kidscreen-awards/). ![Disney Cruise Line Names Robert Downey Jr. Godparent of New Disney Adventure Ship](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Cruise-Line-Names-Robert-Downey-Jr.-Godparent-of-New-Disney-Adventure-Ship-1600x900.jpg)Disney Cruise Line Names Robert Downey Jr. Godparent of New Disney Adventure Ship### Planning for March? If you are visiting in the next few weeks, prioritize a visit to Hollywood Studios early in your trip to catch Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster before it shuts down. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Select Regal Cinemas across the United States will host this special event, giving fans a chance to see their favorite characters in a theater setting. Tickets for the anniversary screening include a free exclusive poster and the first look at several unreleased episodes. The program features the premiere of Season 4, Episode 5, which is the largest installment of the current season so far. Fans will also see two new episodes from the Season 1 Remastered project. This mix of content allows the audience to see how the series has evolved since it first started while also moving the current storyline forward. The event kicks off with a 30-minute pre-show. This opening segment includes a compilation of memorable moments and songs from the history of the show. The main feature begins 30 minutes later and includes all three new episodes. Organizers noted that all sales are final once a booking is confirmed, so no refunds or exchanges are available unless the screening is cancelled. We got our tickets to Inanimate Insanity: Celebrating 15 Years! **Winter Park, FL – Regal Winter Park, Auditorium #1**. The evening starts at 5:45. We will see you there, probably cosplaying as Bot! We cannot wait to sing Taco’s Tirade with a theater full of fans again! See video below! The ticket link is also available below. ![Inanimate Insanity Celebrates 15 Years With Special Anniversary Screening at Regal Cinemas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Inanimate-Insanity-Celebrates-15-Years-With-Special-Anniversary-Screening-at-Regal-Cinemas-1600x900.jpg)AnimationEpic shared the news on their official Instagram account at noon today. This milestone makes Inanimate Insanity the second object show to reach theaters, following the path set by Battle for Dream Island. The series has grown significantly since its debut and now reaches over 850,000 subscribers on YouTube. The theatrical run is not the only big news for the community this year. A new tour featuring both [**Battle for Dream Island and Inanimate Insanity is scheduled for 2026**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/04/bfdi-x-ii-tour-returning-in-2026/ "BFDI x II Tour Returning in 2026!"). This upcoming tour follows previous successful live events where creators and fans gathered to celebrate the genre. More details about the tour dates and locations are expected soon as the 15th anniversary celebrations continue. Now, is the **Steve Cobs Popcorn Bucket** going to be sold? If so, we have finally found the crossover article we have been waiting for. With how many popcorn buckets we write about, and now writing about BFDI and II and a popcorn bucket, our minds may be officially blown! ![Steve Cob Popcorn Bucket Inanimate Insanity](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-28-124912.png)### Inanimate Insanity: Celebrating 15 Years! **For Tickets and Information, please follow [Inanimate Insanity](https://inanimateinsanity.com/) or check out the shop for [direct tickets!](https://animationepic.ticketbud.com/?state=&commit=Filter)** ## Inanimate Insanity Celebrates 15 Years With Special Anniversary Screening at Regal Cinemas > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLvjTjiMEns/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Inanimate%20Insanity%20Celebrates%2015%20Years%20With%20Special%20Anniversary%20Screening%20at%20Regal%20Cinemas&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Inanimate%20Insanity%20Celebrates%2015%20Years%20With%20Special%20Anniversary%20Screening%20at%20Regal%20Cinemas "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Fans can finally buy the **Ghostface door popcorn bucket** and the **Ghostface head bust** directly from the AMC Theatres Shop. This follows our earlier look at [every new Scream 7 popcorn bucket revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/04/ghostface-returns-every-new-scream-7-popcorn-bucket-revealed/) this month. These limited edition horror collectibles are available now, but usually sell out within hours. ![AMC Drops Scream 7 Ghostface Door and Bust Popcorn Buckets Online](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AMC-Drops-Scream-7-Ghostface-Door-and-Bust-Popcorn-Buckets-Online-1600x900.jpg)AMC has two different buckets for this movie. The first is the **Ghostface Door Popcorn Bucket for $39.95**. It shows the killer peeking through a door like in the movies. The second one is the **Ghostface Head Bust Popcorn Bucket**, and it costs **$24.95**. It is a detailed sculpture of the famous mask. Both of these are limited to three per customer, so more people have a chance to get one. You can also grab a **Ghostface Grippr Cup for $22.95**. It has a special texture so it won’t slip out of your hand during the scary parts of the movie. It holds 32 ounces of whatever you’re drinking and is made of plastic you can wash and reuse at home. These items just went live on the AMC website and are hitting theaters, too. Horror fans move fast on these drops, and eBay prices are already climbing. If you want one at the retail price, you should check the online shop or your local theater right now. Stock is limited, and once they’re gone, they likely won’t come back. ![Ghostface Returns: Every New 'Scream 7' Popcorn Bucket Revealed So Far](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Scream-7-Popcorn-Buckets-1-1600x900.jpg)Ghostface Returns: Every New ‘Scream 7’ Popcorn Bucket Revealed So Far## [AMC Drops Scream 7 Ghostface Door and Bust Popcorn Buckets Online](https://amctheatresshop.com/collections/scream-7?fbclid=IwY2xjawQP5rhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQV0FBNDE4dkZRbUtYU1lqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsEsmoZAQppoTT4uIPxaJk2dUuUpJsiLQkP3kNjChaz_lpFaQ8Xriz92vKBU_aem_qyzGZLwtosaCWQT6YFpAVw) **Scream 7 Ghostface Door Popcorn Bucket Regular price $39.95** – Answer the call with our limited-edition exclusive *Scream 7* Ghostface Door Popcorn Bucket, featuring Ghostface bursting through a door with a knife in hand. This detailed collectible captures the chilling moment in perfect detail and doubles as a functional popcorn bucket for your next movie night! Size: 12″ x 7″ x 4″ Capacity: 85 oz **We’ve officially sold out of our initial inventory! All in-stock orders will ship within one business day. Pre-orders for our exclusive *Scream 7* Ghostface Door Popcorn Bucket open 2/28/26 at 11 AM EST, with delivery scheduled for the end of July. Don’t miss out—this will be the final production run!** **Scream 7 Ghostface Head Bust Popcorn Bucket Regular price $24.95** – Bring home the terror with the limited-edition *Scream 7* Ghostface Head Bust Popcorn Bucket, a collectible popcorn bucket sculpted in the likeness of the iconic masked killer. Featuring detailed moulding and a lid, it’s a chilling way to serve popcorn or display your love for the horror classic! Size: 7.1″ x 7.5″ x 8.5″ Capacity: 85 oz **Scream 7 Ghostface Grippr Cup Regular price$24.95** – Stay refreshed with the *Scream 7* Ghostface Grippr Cup, perfect for chilling drinks and screaming fans who want a spooky, collectible cup that celebrates the latest chilling chapter! Capacity: 32 oz ![Scream 7 Ghostface Door Popcorn Bucket Regular price $39.95](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Door2.1771370596665-900x900.webp)![Scream 7 Ghostface Door Popcorn Bucket Regular price $39.95](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/door5.1771370596986-900x900.webp)![Scream 7 Ghostface Head Bust Popcorn Bucket Regular price $24.95](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ghostface2.1771372137528-900x900.webp)![Scream 7 Ghostface Head Bust Popcorn Bucket Regular price $24.95](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ghostface3.1771372137389-900x900.webp)![Scream 7 Ghostface Grippr Cup Regular price$24.95](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Grppr2.1771371623494-900x900.webp)![Scream 7 Ghostface Grippr Cup Regular price$24.95](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Grppr1.1771371623379-900x900.webp) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=AMC%20Drops%20Scream%207%20Ghostface%20Door%20and%20Bust%20Popcorn%20Buckets%20Online&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=AMC%20Drops%20Scream%207%20Ghostface%20Door%20and%20Bust%20Popcorn%20Buckets%20Online "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Exciting news has just been announced for theater fans in Central Florida. Disney Legend Jodi Benson is returning to the stage in Orlando this summer. She will take on the iconic role of The Witch in the Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods. The production is set to run for a limited engagement at Steinmetz Hall within the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Performances will take place from July 31 through August 2, Friday & Saturday: 7:30 p.m., Sunday: 2:30 p.m. This casting brings a unique opportunity for fans to see the voice of Ariel from The Little Mermaid in a very different light. While she is famous for her portrayal of the kind-hearted mermaid, this role allows her to lean into a more villainous and complex character. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Jodi-Benson-Disney-Legend-Into-The-Woods-1600x900.jpg)Jodi is a familiar face to the local community and Disney fans worldwide. She currently serves as the [**D23 Fanbassador**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/30/live-updates-from-destination-d23-day-1-at-walt-disney-world/ "Live Updates from Destination D23 Day 1 at Walt Disney World") and was recently seen connecting with the community at Destination D23. Her busy summer will continue immediately after the final curtain call in Orlando. She is scheduled to appear at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Expo this August. In addition to her live stage work, Jodi continues to be a major part of the Little Mermaid legacy. It was recently shared that she will guest star in the second season of the animated series [**Disney Junior’s Ariel**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/27/original-ariel-star-jodi-benson-guest-star-in-disney-jr-ariel-the-little-mermaid-season-2/ "Original Ariel Star Jodi Benson Guest Star in ‘Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid’ Season 2"). This return to the world of Atlantica alongside her new role as The Witch shows her incredible range as a performer. Fans looking to attend the Orlando production should mark their calendars quickly. Tickets for Into the Woods at Steinmetz Hall go on sale March 6. This show features a cast of talented Orlando locals performing alongside the Disney icon. It is sure to be a highlight of the summer season for anyone who enjoys musical theater and Disney history. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/642288220_1341027918065191_312053358290430355_n-720x900.jpg)## Disney Legend Jodi Benson to Star as The Witch in Into the Woods in Orlando The skies are strange, the winds are strong… now, get ready for the Tony Award-winning musical **[*Into the Woods* in Steinmetz Hall](https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2026/into-the-woods/?utm_content=1772229618&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram)** starring Tony Award Nominee and Disney Legend Jodi Benson—famously the voice of Disney’s Ariel in *The Little Mermaid*—alongside a cast of Orlando talent. This beloved musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine weaves together classic fairy tales, including “Cinderella,” “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Jack and the Beanstalk,” and “Rapunzel,” into a richly layered story about wishes, consequences, and the meaning of “happily ever after.” Showcasing the incredible talent of Orlando’s local creative team and performers, this self-produced production by Dr. Phillips Center brings the depth of artistry within our own community to the stage for an unforgettable journey into the woods. > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DVRwBp6icfy/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disney%20Legend%20Jodi%20Benson%20to%20Star%20as%20The%20Witch%20in%20Into%20the%20Woods%20in%20Orlando&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disney%20Legend%20Jodi%20Benson%20to%20Star%20as%20The%20Witch%20in%20Into%20the%20Woods%20in%20Orlando "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The phone is ringing, but don’t bother answering—you’ve got a limited-edition drop to catch. As **Scream 7** prepares to slash into theaters on **February 27, 2026**, the horror community is losing its mind over the newest “must-have” collectible: the **Regal Cinemas Ghostface Display Case LED Popcorn Bucket.** This isn’t just a snack container; it’s a full-blown piece of horror memorabilia. Here is everything you need to know about the price, the features, and how to snag one before they vanish. Check out our full list of [**Scream 7 popcorn buckets**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/04/ghostface-returns-every-new-scream-7-popcorn-bucket-revealed/ "Ghostface Returns: Every New ‘Scream 7’ Popcorn Bucket Revealed"), toppers, and cups. Some may already be available at different theaters. **Updated 2/27/2026:** The bucket went on sale this morning and quickly sold out. You can preorder. According to the Regal site, “**This product is now available for pre-order. Delivery to customers will begin on 6/12/2026. The initial stock has sold out, and the pre-order will be the final production run of our Regal Cinema’s Limited-Edition Exclusive *Scream 7* Ghostface Display Case LED Popcorn Bucket. Secure yours while you can! Pre-orders will end 3/10/2026.**“ ### The Showstopper: The LED Display Case Bucket While most theaters opt for basic plastic tubs, Regal is going “premium” for the seventh installment of the franchise. - **The Design:** A full Ghostface figure encased in a clear, museum-style display housing. - **The X-Factor:** It features **internal LED lighting** that makes the mask glow with an ominous, cinematic chill. - **The Price:** Retailing for **$43.95**. - **The Vibe:** This is designed for the bookshelf, not the trash can. It’s a high-end collectible that just happens to hold popcorn. ### Where and When to Buy Ghostface Display Case LED Popcorn Bucket The buzz is building because these are expected to hit the [**Regal Store**](https://store.regmovies.com/collections/popcorn-containers/products/scream-7-ghostface-display-case-led-popcorn-bucket)**,** and it is listed as Coming Soon. We believe that both online and at Regal Theater sales will begin on February 20th, 2026. - **Online Release:** “Coming Soon” (Keep your tabs refreshed). - **In-Theater:** Expected to be available Feb 20th in some locations. Depends on the theater; some may sell early. - **Pro Tip:** These items are notorious for selling out within hours. If you want the $43.95 retail price, you’ll need to act fast before they hit the secondary resale market. ![Ghostface is Calling: Regal’s Viral ‘Scream 7’ LED Display Case Bucket is Dropping Soon](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SM7-GF-0226_2.1769802410033-900x900.webp)![Ghostface is Calling: Regal’s Viral ‘Scream 7’ LED Display Case Bucket is Dropping Soon](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SM7-GF-0226_1.1769802410152-900x900.webp)## Ghostface is Calling: Regal’s Viral ‘Scream 7’ LED Display Case Bucket is Now Out! > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DUi5CNwCTyW/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Ghostface%20is%20Calling%3A%20Regal%E2%80%99s%20Viral%20%E2%80%98Scream%207%E2%80%99%20LED%20Display%20Case%20Bucket%20is%20Now%20Out%21&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Ghostface%20is%20Calling%3A%20Regal%E2%80%99s%20Viral%20%E2%80%98Scream%207%E2%80%99%20LED%20Display%20Case%20Bucket%20is%20Now%20Out%21 "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Movies, Popcorn Buckets **Tags:** Ghostface is Calling: Regal’s Viral ‘Scream 7’ LED Display Case Bucket is Dropping Soon --- ### [Disney BoardWalk’s Cake Bake Shop Faces 10th Lawsuit Over Unpaid Wage Claims](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/disney-boardwalks-cake-bake-shop-faces-10th-lawsuit-over-unpaid-wage-claims/) **Published:** February 27, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** The Cake Bake Shop at Disney BoardWalk is known for its tall cakes and expensive menu. Since it opened, the restaurant has drawn crowds of social media influencers and tourists willing to **[pay high price](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/10/05/disneys-newest-restaurant-the-cake-bake-shop-walls-down-bakery-menu-and-cake-prices/)**s for a specific aesthetic. But behind the pink decor and sparkling chandeliers, a series of legal battles suggests a different reality for the people who work there. [Court records](https://myeclerk.myorangeclerk.com/Cases/Search) show that owner Gwendolyn Rogers and her business have faced 10 legal claims in the past year alone. Most of these cases involve allegations of unpaid wages and violations of the Florida Minimum Wage Act. While the shop presents an image of luxury, former employees describe a workplace where every cent is scrutinized at the expense of the staff. ![Disney BoardWalk’s Cake Bake Shop Faces 10th Lawsuit Over Unpaid Wage Claims](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-BoardWalks-Cake-Bake-Shop-Faces-10th-Lawsuit-Over-Unpaid-Wage-Claims-1600x900.jpg)**A Pattern of Legal Settlements** Of the 10 cases filed against the company, seven have already been settled. One notable case involved Christopher Collier, a former server who worked at the Orlando location from September 2024 to January 2025. Collier filed a lawsuit claiming that the shop failed to pay him the legally required minimum wage. Florida law allows employers to take a tip credit. This means they can pay tipped workers less than the standard minimum wage if those workers earn enough in tips to make up the difference. Collier alleged that the shop misapplied this credit or simply failed to pay him for all the hours he worked. He provided formal notice of the unpaid wages in October 2025. Gwendolyn Rogers settled the case less than a month later. Another employee, Kelsey Radio, also took the company to court. That case was settled after the business was summoned three different times. The frequency of these filings suggests that the issues are not isolated mistakes but part of a larger trend in how the business operates. **Allegations of Off-the-Clock Work** New reports have surfaced regarding the specific ways the shop allegedly avoids paying its staff. Some workers claim they were required to prepare their uniforms off the clock. Others say the company charged them cleaning fees. These practices would effectively drop an employee’s take-home pay below the legal minimum wage. In the lawsuit filed by Collier, the complaint alleged that Gwendolyn Rogers had total control over daily operations. This included setting pay policies and determining wages. The suit claimed she used the corporate entity to get around state wage laws and reaped the benefits of ownership while avoiding the legal requirements of paying her staff. **Pending Cases and High Stakes** The legal trouble is not over for The Cake Bake Shop. Three cases are currently pending in Orange County. Tyler Dierwechter and Lauren Walker both filed small claims lawsuits in early February 2026. Joshua Rock filed a similar claim in January. These cases seek between five and eight thousand dollars each. Judge Andrew Bain is overseeing the newest filings. If these follow the pattern of the previous seven cases, they may end in settlements before they ever reach a full trial. ![Disney says "Let Them Eat Cake" as Gwendolyn Rogers becomes Marie Antionette](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Cake-Bake-Shop-Bakery-Let-Them-Eat-Cake-1024x577.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Cake-Bake-Shop-Dessert-Menu-1-1024x577.jpg)**Luxury Prices and Low Wages** The contrast between the shop’s prices and its labor disputes has not gone unnoticed by the local community. Critics have compared the atmosphere to a modern version of Marie Antoinette’s court. With slices of cake costing as much as a full meal at other restaurants, many wonder why the business is struggling to pay its workers fairly. **[$264 Per Person to Meet ‘Saint Nick-el-and-Dime’ Disney World’s Most Pretentious Santa Claus of the Year](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/10/264-per-person-to-meet-saint-nick-el-and-dime-disney-worlds-most-pretentious-santa-claus-of-the-year/)** The shop has been described as a place built for people who value photos over the actual quality of the experience. For the influencers who visit, the shop is a backdrop for content. For the servers and bartenders filing lawsuits, it is a place where they claim their basic rights to a fair wage were ignored. As more employees come forward, the reputation of **[The Cake Bake Shop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/10/22/the-cake-bake-shop-bakery-menu-prices-fluctuate-after-online-backlash/)** continues to shift. What started as a highly anticipated addition to Disney BoardWalk is now becoming a cautionary tale about the gap between a brand’s public image and its internal practices. The three pending court cases will likely determine if the shop changes its ways or continues to settle disputes behind closed doors. Maybe also remove the automatic gratuity that is added to every transaction while simultaneously asking you to tip on top of the automatic tip! **I Said NO TIP!** This is at the Bakery side of the restaurant. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Food, Disney Resorts, Fantasy Land News, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Disney BoardWalk’s Cake Bake Shop Faces 10th Lawsuit Over Unpaid Wage Claims, The Cake Bake Gwendolyn Rogers Lawsuit --- ### [Disney says "Let Them Eat Cake" as Gwendolyn Rogers becomes Marie Antionette](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/10/25/disney-says-let-them-eat-cake-as-gwendolyn-rogers-becomes-marie-antionette/) **Published:** October 25, 2024 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ![Disney says "Let Them Eat Cake" as Gwendolyn Rogers becomes Marie Antionette](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Cake-Bake-Shop-Bakery-Let-Them-Eat-Cake-1024x577.jpg)Disney says “Let Them Eat Cake” as Gwendolyn Rogers becomes Marie Antoinette. The phrase “let them eat cake” is a cruel reminder of the vast gulf between the privileged and the impoverished. It symbolizes the callous disregard for the suffering of others, as epitomized by Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution. That is a rough statement when writing about Disney, happiness and a giant talking mouse. But we can surmise it even further down to being used to describe someone who is completely out of touch with the struggles of the common people, particularly those facing poverty and hunger. Yes, we know some snarky person is out there saying, but she never actually said that. This may be true, but in the broadest spectrum we are talking about here, it is the adage we are using, as it reflects our feelings towards the way Disney and businesses surrounding Disney are acting towards people nowadays. Nothing speaks louder than the newly opened [*The Cake Bake Shop*](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/boardwalk/cake-bake-shop-bakery/) by Gwendolyn Rogers here at Disney’s Boardwalk. There is the Restaurant, which we are too poor to eat at, and the Bakery, which we are almost too poor to eat at. ![Disney says "Let Them Eat Cake" as Gwendolyn Rogers becomes Marie Antionette](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241025_111916-577x1024.jpg)![Disney says "Let Them Eat Cake" as Gwendolyn Rogers becomes Marie Antionette](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241025_113932-577x1024.jpg)![Disney says "Let Them Eat Cake" as Gwendolyn Rogers becomes Marie Antionette](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241025_114208-577x1024.jpg)Disney says “Let Them Eat Cake” as Gwendolyn Rogers becomes Marie AntionetteWe will be talking about the Bakery side of things for this post because I am not kidding, we cannot afford the restaurant. Like many of you, we work for a living and have to spend money wisely. We must save up for splurge spending. As new business owners we are learning the value of each dollar spent. FNL exists because our owner still maintains a full-time job, while I cover Disney and bring you, the amazing readers, news from Disney. But, we also do not want you to waste your hard-earned money on a product we do not believe in and think is a total ripoff. The Cake Bake Shop is a total ripoff. It takes money from those who are rich and can afford the finer things in life, but do not know what is actually good or not good. Just because you have marble entranceways, gold chandeliers, and glitter for sale in a 2oz bottle for $36.00 does not mean your services are good or a value. It is like the companies who did construction on the Pentagon and sold them $640 toilet seats. The seat does not cost that much, but they figured the government would pay it because they have the money too. ![Disney says "Let Them Eat Cake" as Gwendolyn Rogers becomes Marie Antionette](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241025_113137-1-1024x577.jpg)Disney says “Let Them Eat Cake” as Gwendolyn Rogers becomes Marie AntionetteThis new eatery in Disney World is out of touch with reality. Tone Deaf would be a better way to put it. The new Cake Bake Shop is showing its bias towards the rich, and those that want to come to Disney and feel like they are rich for the weekend. Tone deaf to how people are living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to pay to keep a roof over their heads. Just like [Disney raising prices](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/10/23/price-hike-for-walt-disney-world-annual-passes-announced-effective-immediately/ "Price Hike for Walt Disney World Annual Passes Announced Effective Immediately") every few months, it shows a lack of empathy towards fellow humans who may not have the same means as others. Disney is a luxury, just like The Cake Bake Shop is a luxury, but as a less-than-rich person, you can tell when someone does not want you in their establishment. There is a vibe check when entering the doors and if you don’t pass that vibe you are not wanted. The Cake Bake Shop is made for those who want to be Insta-famous. For those who want to star on TikTok. It is positioned to cater to the rich and famous, or more importantly it preys on those who want to be rich and famous. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241025_113731-1024x577.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241025_113937-1024x577.jpg)We tried two cakes, the Carrot Cake **22.99** and the Chocolate Cake **24.99**, along with the aptly named Marie Antionette which cost $14.99, we spent a total of 62.97 before tax. Then we were asked to add a tip on top, which we declined because all they did was grab a box out of a cooler and ring us up. Yet, we were still charged a 20% tip! Total **$79.67**, but here is what really grinds my gear, if we DID add a tip, that would have been on top of what we already spent. So we got ripped off on top of feeling like we got ripped off. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241025_133820-577x1024.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241025_133731-577x1024.jpg)UPDATED: Here is an Image of our receipt from today. You can see on the bottom the “Suggested Addition Tip” – How about No. ![Disney says "Let Them Eat Cake" as Gwendolyn Rogers becomes Marie Antionette](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/3b458896-5ae0-4021-b09b-c2942701229b-577x1024.jpg)![Disney says "Let Them Eat Cake" as Gwendolyn Rogers becomes Marie Antionette](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241025_114243-1024x577.jpg)Disney says “Let Them Eat Cake” as Gwendolyn Rogers becomes Marie AntionetteWas the cake any good is the next question. NOPE! The carrot cake has an aftertaste that we could not get rid of. The Chocolate cake was rich and tasted good, but we can’t tell you that it tastes like a 25-dollar piece of cake. No cake slice tastes like it should be $25.00! It is a piece of CAKE! You charge that much and people will find excuses to say that it is the best piece of cake they ever had because people do not want to feel like they just got ripped off, which they certainly have just been! Let the Influencers lie to you, and let the rich blogs say how great it was after they could afford to buy the whole menu on the opening day. You will not find that here. We are the ramen-eating, hot-dog-loving, Publix cake-slice-eating, let us go try Blue Ribbon Corn Dog giant mozzarella stick-eating, shop at Walmart, and save up for a year to afford out vacations type of blog. Go buy the kids an extra Mickey Plush, and save yourself the walk to The Cake Bake Shop. Spend half that money and go to Disney Springs and enjoy a cookie or cake slice that is half the cost of this new eatery, save some extra money, but don’t be fooled into thinking just because this place costs an arm and a leg that you are missing out or it is good. ![Disney says "Let Them Eat Cake" as Gwendolyn Rogers becomes Marie Antionette](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241025_114547-1024x577.jpg)## Disney says “Let Them Eat Cake” as Gwendolyn Rogers becomes Marie Antionette Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disney%20says%20%22Let%20Them%20Eat%20Cake%22%20as%20Gwendolyn%20Rogers%20becomes%20Marie%20Antionette&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disney%20says%20%22Let%20Them%20Eat%20Cake%22%20as%20Gwendolyn%20Rogers%20becomes%20Marie%20Antionette "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disney Food, Fantasy Land News, Walt Disney World --- ### [Disney+ and ESPN Expand Savannah Bananas Broadcast Schedule for 2026 Season](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/disney-and-espn-expand-savannah-bananas-broadcast-schedule-for-2026-season/) **Published:** February 27, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ESPN and Disney+ are bringing more Savannah Bananas games to fans in 2026 through an expanded broadcast deal. This new agreement includes 25 exclusive games, which is more than double the number shown last year. Fans can watch every game in this package on Disney+ and the ESPN App, with some games also airing on ABC and ESPN networks. The 2026 season kicks off on February 28 with a matchup between the Tailgaters and the Bananas. A major highlight this year is the first national broadcast on ABC, featuring a game from Autzen Stadium in Oregon on June 28. ![Disney+ and ESPN Expand Savannah Bananas Broadcast Schedule for 2026 Season](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Savannah-Bananas-at-Disneyland-2026-What-to-Know-1-1600x900.jpg)This partnership also connects the team with Disney theme parks. On March 26, Disneyland Resort will host Savannah Bananas Day. This event features players appearing in parades and special shows. You can read more about what to expect during the [**Savannah Bananas trip to Disneyland**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/04/the-savannah-bananas-are-heading-to-disneyland-what-you-need-to-know/) before they play at Angel Stadium on March 28. In Florida, Walt Disney World will host Banana Ball Day on May 29. The celebration takes place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and features a game between the Party Animals and the Loco Beach Coconuts. This is a big moment for the new [**Loco Beach Coconuts as they prepare to play at Disney World**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/09/new-banana-ball-team-loco-beach-coconuts-to-play-at-disney-world/) as part of the six-team Banana Ball Championship League. Jesse Cole, the owner of the Savannah Bananas, says this deal helps the sport reach a wider audience. The team continues to produce its own broadcasts with a focus on high quality and professional talent. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-DLR-Bananas-4-1-1600x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_titleThe 2026 tour will also visit several famous venues across the country. Stops include Yankee Stadium, Wrigley Field, and Gillette Stadium. There is even a special event planned near the ESPN offices in Connecticut this July. Every game in the new schedule is available to stream for those with a Disney+ or ESPN App subscription. This growth shows the rising demand for the fast-paced and fun style of play that defines Banana Ball. **Banana Ball travels to ESPN Headquarters – July 23, 2026** Banana Ball will also make a special stop near ESPN’s headquarters with a marquee summer event at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford, Conn., featuring the Party Animals and Clowns. The event underscores ESPN’s continued focus on delivering live experiences that blend sports and entertainment. **ESPN 2026 Banana Ball schedule** | **Date** | **Time (ET)** | **Game** | **Location** | **Network** | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb. 28 | 7 p.m. | Tailgaters vs. Bananas | Tallahassee, FL \| Doak Campbell Stadium | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ | | Mar. 14 | 8 p.m. | Party Animals vs. Bananas | New Orleans, LA \| Super Dome | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ | | Mar. 28 | 10 p.m. | Clowns vs. Bananas | Anaheim, CA \| Angel Stadium | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ | | Apr. 25 | 7 p.m. | Party Animals vs. Bananas | Bronx, NY \| Yankee Stadium | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ | | May. 2 | 8 p.m. | Bananas vs. Tailgaters | College Station, TX \| Kyle Field (Texas A&M) | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited | | May. 23 | 7 p.m. | Tailgaters vs. Bananas | Knoxville, TN \| Neyland Stadium (Tennessee) | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ | | May. 29 | 7 p.m. | Party Animals vs. Coconuts | Orlando, FL \| ESPN Wide World of Sports | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ | | Jun. 13 | 8 p.m. | Bananas vs. Firefighters | Lincoln, NE \| Memorial Field (Nebraska) | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ | | Jun. 19 | 7 p.m. | Bananas vs. Clowns | Cincinnati, OH \| Great American Ballpark | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited | | Jun. 20 | 7 p.m. | Bananas vs. Clowns | Cincinnati, OH \| Great American Ballpark | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ | | Jun. 21 | 3 p.m. | Bananas vs. Clowns | Cincinnati, OH \| Great American Ballpark | ESPN, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited | | Jun. 27 | 8 p.m. | Bananas vs. Party Animals | Eugene, OR \| Autzen Stadium (Oregon) | ESPN, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited | | Jun. 28 | 4 p.m. | Bananas vs. Party Animals | Eugene, OR \| Autzen Stadium (Oregon) | ABC, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited | | Jul. 23 | 7 p.m. | Party Animals vs. Clowns | Hartford, CT \| Dunkin’ Park | ESPN, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited | | Jul. 24 | 8 p.m. | Bananas vs. Firefighters | Chicago, IL \| Wrigley Field | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited | | Jul. 25 | 5 p.m. | Bananas vs. Firefighters | Chicago, IL \| Wrigley Field | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited | | Jul. 26 | 4 p.m. | Bananas vs. Firefighters | Chicago, IL \| Wrigley Field | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited | | Jul. 31 | 9 p.m. | Tailgaters vs. Party Animals | Boise, ID \| Albertson Stadium (Boise State) | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited | | Aug. 1 | 8 p.m. | Tailgaters vs. Party Animals | Boise, ID \| Albertson Stadium (Boise State) | ESPN, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited | | Aug. 7 | 8 p.m. | Bananas vs. Coconuts | Minneapolis, MN \| Target Field | ESPN, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited | | Aug. 8 | 8 p.m. | Bananas vs. Coconuts | Minneapolis, MN \| Target Field | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited | | Aug. 15 | 8 p.m. | Clowns vs. Bananas | Denver, CO \| Coors Field | ESPN, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited | | Aug. 21 | 8 p.m. | Coconuts vs. Bananas | St. Louis, MO \| Busch Stadium | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited | | Aug. 22 | 8 p.m. | Coconuts vs. Bananas | St. Louis, MO \| Busch Stadium | ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN Unlimited | | Aug. 29 | 7 p.m. | Bananas vs. Coconuts | Foxboro, MA \| Gillette Stadium | ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ | All 25 games will be fully produced by the Savannah Bananas. ## Disney+ and ESPN Expand Savannah Bananas Broadcast Schedule for 2026 Season Share The News - 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This year at EPCOT’s Flower and Garden festival, a new collection featuring Orange Bird and Spike the Bee has been released. This collection will be available to find all over EPCOT during the [**Flower and Garden Festival in 2026, starting March 4th**.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/03/epcot-flower-garden-festival-2026-dates-announced/ "Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2026 Dates Announced") Brighten your day with a peek at this year’s Orange Bird and Spike the Bee collections; this bundle of merchandise will give you the perfect opportunity to take a little sunshine home! From adorable apparel and bright accessories to garden décor, here’s a look at what’s in store. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for a new **[Pooh and Piglet Springtime Pocporn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/springtime-at-epcot-the-2026-eggstravaganza-and-a-hunny-of-a-new-popcorn-bucket/)**, which was announced back at D23 in 2025. Will it show up at Epcot this year, like Thumper last year? The Orange Bird Collection is bursting with color and charm. Bow? Or no bow… why not both? These seasonal ears come with their own detachable accessory for extra *orange‑inality*. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Spike-the-Bee-Loungefly-Bag-at-EPCOT-Flower-and-Garden-Festival-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EPCOT-Flower-and-Garden-Merchandise-2026-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Orange-Bird-Hat-EPCOT-Flower-and-Garden-2026-Merchandise-1350x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EPCOT-Flower-and-Garden-Festival-2026-Ears-Back-1349x900.jpg)It’s no secret Orange Bird and Spike the Bee make a *crate* pair – just look at this pastel Spirit Jersey and matching bag featuring the bright bunch. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EPCOT-Flower-and-Garden-Festival-2026-T-Shirt-721x1080-1-1-601x900.jpg)Peel‑ing blue? The cheerful duo also pops up on a pastel tee perfect for sunny adventures around the park. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Orange-Bird-Button-Up-Shirt-at-EPCOT-Flower-and-Garden-Festival-721x1080-1-601x900.jpg)The Orange Bird button‑up, a part of the Vintage Orange Bird Collection, will be launching half-way through the festival and shows off a whole flock of expressions – because a picture is worth a thousand *birds*. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Spike-the-Bee-Loungefly-Bag-at-EPCOT-Flower-and-Garden-Festival-1619x1080-1-1-1349x900.jpg)This Loungefly bag is sure to be all the buzz! Spike the Bee will happily hold all your accessories as you take on your favorite EPCOT attraction, snack your way through the Outdoor Kitchens, or explore the many Gardens. There’s no limit to where he’ll tag along! If you enjoyed going down this merchandise rabbit hole, there’s more where that came from! The Alice in Wonderland Collection will also bloom during the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The event brought a much-needed break to young patients and their families through a collaboration between Disney, the **[Starlight Children’s Foundation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/13/disney-brings-summer-magic-to-childrens-hospitals-worldwide/)**, and the hospital. March 1st, 2026, is **[World Compliment Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/disney-guests-break-records-with-3-million-digital-cast-compliments/)**, and Disney is celebrating Cast Members from around the various Disney Parks. ![Rapunzel Brings Disney Magic to Patients at AdventHealth for Children](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Rapunzel-Brings-Disney-Magic-to-Patients-at-AdventHealth-for-Children-1-1600x900.jpg)### A Day of Creativity and Smiles The princess party focused on giving kids a chance to play and use their imaginations. Children participated in several activities inspired by the movie Tangled. They decorated lanterns, colored pictures, and talked with Rapunzel about her friends Pascal and Maximus. To make the day even more special, kids wore Disney Princess-themed hospital gowns provided by the Starlight Children’s Foundation. These gowns are designed to help children feel brave while they deal with medical treatments. Edward, the father of one patient, watched his daughter laugh throughout the visit. He noted that the experience allowed her to just be a kid, which he believes is an important part of the healing process. ![Rapunzel Brings Disney Magic to Patients at AdventHealth for Children](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Princess-Themed-Hospital-Gowns-1619x1080-1-1349x900.jpg)### A Special Connection for the Marbury Family For four-year-old Azalea Marbury, the visit was a highlight during a difficult time. Azalea is currently undergoing treatment for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia at the facility. As part of the Starlight Families community, she and her parents have a deep connection to the foundation. The timing of the party was perfect for the family. Azalea’s parents are preparing to run for Team Starlight in the upcoming Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. Since Starlight is the featured charity for the race, the party felt like a full-circle moment for them. Azalea’s parents shared that she loves dressing up as a princess. They said the themed gowns and the chance to meet Rapunzel helped her feel more at home and brightened her day. This visit is part of a 25-year relationship between Disney and the Starlight Children’s Foundation. The partnership focuses on delivering happiness to kids in hospitals through toy deliveries and character visits. ![Rapunzel Brings Disney Magic to Patients at AdventHealth for Children](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Rapunzel-at-AdventHealth-for-Children-1349x900.jpg)![Rapunzel Brings Disney Magic to Patients at AdventHealth for Children](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Rapunzel-Meeting-Children-at-AdventHealth-for-Children-1349x900.jpg)Adam Garone, CEO of Starlight Children’s Foundation, expressed gratitude for the ongoing work with Disney to help kids through the power of play. Kristi Baker, a senior executive at AdventHealth for Children, emphasized that healing involves more than just medicine. She explained that when a child’s face lights up because a character like Rapunzel enters the room, it helps ease their fears and gives families hope. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Find magic in bloom at a festival full of flowers, flavor, and fun—from March 4 to June 1, 2026. Check back this winter for information on the 2026 event. Disney Parks just released the dates: **“Be ready to frolic, please 🌷💖 [\#FlowerAndGarden](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/flowerandgarden/)[ #freshEPCOT](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/freshepcot/)Explore stunning Disney character topiaries, savor fresh flavors at outdoor kitchens, and groove to live music at Garden Rocks when EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival returns March 4 – June 1!”** - Gardens & Topiaries Behold gorgeous gardens, unique exhibits, and living sculptures of Disney characters. - Garden Rocks Concert Series. Move your feet to some of the hottest beats from world-renowned musical acts on select dates at America Gardens Theatre. - **Outdoor Kitchens**. Eat, drink and be delighted by garden-fresh fare from these festival-exclusive food kiosks. - **Garden Graze Activity**. Set out on a culinary quest—and get a sweet reward at the end of this fun food stroll. - **[Eggstravaganza](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/springtime-at-epcot-the-2026-eggstravaganza-and-a-hunny-of-a-new-popcorn-bucket/)** and Spike’s Scavenger Hunt. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The feature, found in both the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps, gives visitors a quick way to recognize workers who go out of their way to make a trip special. These digital shout-outs are more than just data points. For the [**employees**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/26/rapunzel-brings-disney-magic-to-patients-at-adventhealth-for-children/ "Rapunzel Brings Disney Magic to Patients at AdventHealth for Children") who receive them, they serve as a lasting reminder that their hard work is noticed. [![Disney Guests Break Records With 3 Million Digital Cast Compliments Ketan Sardeshmukh, Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom - Walt Disney World Charm Lerario, Kilimanjaro Safari Guide - Walt Disney World Angel Flores, Kilimanjaro Safari Guide - Walt Disney World ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Guests-Break-Records-With-3-Million-Digital-Cast-Compliments-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Guests-Break-Records-With-3-Million-Digital-Cast-Compliments.jpg)Ketan Sardeshmukh, Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom - Walt Disney World Charm Lerario, Kilimanjaro Safari Guide – Walt Disney World Angel Flores, Kilimanjaro Safari Guide – Walt Disney World ### The Faces Behind the Magic While thousands of employees receive praise daily, a few names consistently rise to the top of the list. At Walt Disney World, Kilimanjaro Safaris guides Charm and Angel are two of the most recognized. Charm focuses on the small interactions. She finds that a quick chat about a giraffe or answering a child’s question about animals can be the highlight of a guest’s morning. She says these compliments remind her that even brief moments matter. Angel takes a similar approach by reading the energy of his safari vehicle. He tries to meet guests where they are, whether they want a high-energy adventure or a quiet escape. He noted that he doesn’t focus on the number of compliments he gets, but rather the smiles and laughs he sees on the savanna. [![Disney Guests Break Records With 3 Million Digital Cast Compliments](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Guests-Break-Records-With-3-Million-Digital-Cast-Compliments-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Guests-Break-Records-With-3-Million-Digital-Cast-Compliments-1.jpg)On the West Coast, a photographer named Luis holds the title of the most-complimented cast member at Disneyland Resort. Luis treats every photo op like an adventure. He says his secret is putting himself in the guest’s shoes and trying to capture the kind of memories he would want for his own children. [![Luis Sanchez, PhotoPass Photographer - Disneyland ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Guests-Break-Records-With-3-Million-Digital-Cast-Compliments-2-1350x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Guests-Break-Records-With-3-Million-Digital-Cast-Compliments-2.jpg)Luis Sanchez, PhotoPass Photographer – Disneyland ### A Personal Touch at Animal Kingdom These interactions happen everywhere, often when you least expect them. Our team at Fantasy Land News recently experienced this firsthand at Disney World. While we were taking photos of a Gary De’Snake sipper from Disneyland, a cast member stopped to chat with us. He asked if we had seen the new [**Zootopia show at Animal Kingdom**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/04/zootopia-better-zoogether-website-now-live/ "Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Website Now Live") and ended the conversation by handing us an autograph from Nick and Judy. It was a small, unprompted gesture that immediately brightened our day and prompted us to send a compliment through the app. ### How to Send Your Own Recognition [![Disney Guests Break Records With 3 Million Digital Cast Compliments](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/How_To_Leave_A_MCC.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/How_To_Leave_A_MCC.jpg)If someone makes your day better during a Disney vacation, you can recognize them in seconds. The process is straightforward and ensures the worker gets the credit they deserve. - Open the **[My Disney Experience](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/manage-plans/)** or Disneyland app. - Scroll to the bottom of the main menu. - Select the **Cast Compliment** button. - Choose a reason for the compliment from the list. - Enter the cast member’s first name and their hometown. Double-check the spelling of the name and hometown on their name tag. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** Disneyland, The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World **Tags:** Disney Cast Compliment 2026, Disney cast life, Disney Cast Members, Disney Guests Break Records With 3 Million Digital Cast Compliments --- ### [Disney Secures Big Wins at 2026 Kidscreen Awards](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/26/disney-secures-big-wins-at-2026-kidscreen-awards/) **Published:** February 26, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ![Disney Secures Big Wins at 2026 Kidscreen Awards](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Secures-Big-Wins-at-2026-Kidscreen-Awards-1600x900.jpg)The 2026 Kidscreen Awards wrapped up with The Walt Disney Company taking home eight awards. These honors highlight the best in children’s television and digital media. Disney Branded Television and Disney Television Animation led the charge with several major wins. **Top Honors for Out of My Mind**: The Disney+ film *Out of My Mind* was a standout. It won Best One-Off, Special or TV Movie and also picked up the Best Inclusivity award. The film’s cast earned the Best Ensemble Cast trophy as well. This movie follows a young girl with cerebral palsy and has clearly made an impact on industry judges. In the preschool category, Disney swept the holiday special section. *Mickey and Minnie’s Christmas Carols* and ***[Mickey’s Spooky Stories](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/25/mickey-and-minnies-holiday-songs-halloween-short-coming-sept-29-to-disney-jr/)*** tied for the win. Both specials used stop-motion animation to bring classic characters to life for a younger audience. ![Mickey and Minnie's Holiday Songs: Halloween Short Coming Sept 29 to Disney Jr.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/disney-jr-1600x900.jpg)The animated series *Kiff* also performed well. The show won for both Best Music and Best Writing. These awards recognize the creative team at Titmouse and Disney Television Animation for their work on the musical comedy. Disney’s reach extended into other genres and age groups, too. National Geographic’s *A Real Bug’s Life* won Best Live-Action Series for kids. In the teen category, the long-running hit *Bob’s Burgers* won Best Animated Series. The digital side saw success with ***[Cartoonified!](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-ecb46246-702a-4f49-8fe4-509e9c26df11)***, which won Best Digital Series for kids. *Primos* also grabbed an award for Best Inclusivity in the kids’ programming category. ![Disney Secures Big Wins at 2026 Kidscreen Awards](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1440x360-Q95_5a6cbd8866cb1641acffb68c8638f252.jpg)**The Status of Bluey**: While *Bluey* won for **[Best YouTube Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/05/bluey-shorts-four-new-ways-to-watch-bluey-on-disney-and-disney-jr/)** and Best Mobile Game, those awards go to the creators at Ludo Studio and BBC Studios. Disney still airs the show globally, so these wins reflect well on the content found on Disney+ and Disney Junior. These results show that Disney remains a leader in creating stories that connect with kids and families today. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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According to a new report from The Wrap, Disney discarded its first plans for the expansion to build something bigger that can compete with Universal’s Epic Universe. The new plans may include The Emperor’s New Groove Roller Coaster, Maleficent Dark Ride, and a new Hades Dinner. We have heard reports that [**Villains Land at the Magic Kingdom**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/16/disney-orders-bigger-bolder-vision-for-magic-kingdoms-villains-land-original-plans-reportedly-scrapped/ "Disney Orders “Bigger, Bolder” Vision for Magic Kingdom’s Villains Land; Original Plans Reportedly Scrapped")‘s original plans were not scrapped, but updated to be better. Which is not a bad thing. Until Disney actually announces this, we have to say this may be speculation! ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/New-Disney-Villains-Land-Details-Emerge-with-Emperors-New-Groove-Coaster-1600x900.jpg)### The Emperor’s New Groove Roller Coaster One of the biggest changes is the main roller coaster. While early art showed a dark thrill ride for Maleficent, The Wrap says the ride is now a family coaster similar to Slinky Dog Dash. The new theme centers on the movie The Emperor’s New Groove. This makes sense for fans who remember Yzma and Kronk riding a coaster to get to their secret lab. Sources say the ride will include a moment where riders pull the lever. This change helps more guests ride because it lowers the height requirement. ### Maleficent Leads a Massive New Ride Maleficent is still the star of the land. According to **[The Wrap](https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/disney-villains-land-magic-kingdom-changes-emperors-new-groove/)**, Disney is turning its main attraction into a high-tech indoor water ride. The scale of this experience should match huge hits like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. This move helps Disney justify selling a separate Lightning Lane pass for the ride, allowing it to make money for a long time. ![New Disney Villains Land Details Emerge with Emperor’s New Groove Coaster](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Villains-Land-1920x807-1-1200x504.jpg)New Disney Villains Land Details Emerge with Emperor’s New Groove Coaster### Hades and Ursula Join the Land The report highlights other new features: - **Hades Dining Show:** A sit-down dinner show with Hades plus Pain and Panic. This replaces an older plan for a restaurant based on The Rescuers. - **Ursula Ride:** A third ride should be a spinning attraction themed to Ursula from The Little Mermaid. - **Epic Universe Influence:** Designers are looking at the Isle of Berk at Epic Universe as a guide. They want the land to feel immersive but also bright and welcoming for families. #### **Timeline and Strategy** The report says Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro is leading these changes to make the land a major part of his legacy. This new direction might delay the project by a year. Current estimates suggest it will open in 2029. Disney will likely share official news at the [**D23 event in Anaheim**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/01/when-is-d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event-2026-dates-announced/ "When is D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026? 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes is teaming up with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for the annual Make March Matter campaign. The restaurant is offering a limited edition dessert to help raise funds for pediatric care. For every Make March Matter CrazyShake sold during the month, **[Black Tap](https://blacktap.com/)** will donate $1 directly to the hospital. These funds help the facility provide medical care and research for children across the region. ![Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes Joins 'Make March Matter' to Support Children's Hospital Los Angeles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Black-Tap-Craft-Burgers-and-Shakes-Joins-Make-March-Matter-to-Support-Childrens-Hospital-Los-Ange-1600x900.jpg)The featured shake is built to stand out. It starts with a strawberry base and includes a vanilla frosted rim covered in confetti sprinkles. The dessert is piled high with a custom cookie, rainbow rock candy, whipped cream, and a cherry. “This custom CrazyShake is all about bringing people together for a great cause,” said Black Tap Anaheim’s General Manager Angelica Flores. “It’s fun, colorful, and supports the incredible work CHLA does for families every day.” **Impact of the Make March Matter Campaign**: The **[Make March Matter](https://www.chla.org/)** initiative is a month-long push that connects local businesses and community members. The goal is to ensure the hospital has the resources needed for lifesaving treatments and family-centered care. By purchasing a shake, guests at the Anaheim location contribute to these efforts while enjoying a signature treat. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Black-Tap-Craft-Burgers-and-Shakes-Joins-Make-March-Matter-to-Support-Childrens-Hospital-Los-Ange-1-600x900.jpg)## Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes Joins ‘Make March Matter’ to Support Children’s Hospital Los Angeles ### Disney Springs Pop-Up: While the Make March Matter promotion is exclusive to the Anaheim location, Black Tap fans on the East Coast have something to look forward to as well. The brand is currently preparing for a new pop-up location at [**Disney Springs in Walt Disney World**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/20/black-taps-viral-crazyshakes-are-coming-to-disney-springs/ "Black Tap’s Viral “CrazyShakes” are Coming to Disney Springs!"). This temporary spot will allow Florida guests to get a taste of the burgers and shakes that made the brand famous in California and New York. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The 320-page work serves as both a personal memoir and a guide for people looking to understand the creative process. Joe Rohde went on social media yesterday saying he would be making an announcment probobly friday. “**Hi. This is a kind of advance promo for an upcoming announcement. Sorry to be coy, but we must coordinate our efforts. Stay tuned. Probably Friday.**” But, [**Disney Books**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/13/disney-books-announces-new-the-owl-house-graphic-novel-the-long-lived-king-by-dana-terrace/ "Disney Books Announces New The Owl House Graphic Novel: The Long-Lived King by Dana Terrace") and other book publishing sites have listed the book as of yesterday. Rohde is widely recognized for his work as an experienced architect at Disney. He led the massive undertaking of designing Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. His new book looks at how those big projects came together. It also covers smaller personal moments, like building detailed sand castles and working on stage designs for the Coachella music festival. ![Disney Legend Joe Rohde Announces New Book 'Floating Mountains' Coming Soon](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Joe-Rohde-Reveals-the-Creative-Secrets-Behind-Disneys-Animal-Kingdom-in-New-Book-Floating-Mountains-1600x900.jpg)The book explores where ideas come from and how they grow into something real. Rohde shares what he has learned about working with other people to build things that matter. He explains that creativity is not just a solo act but something that thrives when a team works well together. Floating Mountains aims to help readers connect their own passions with the world around them. It offers advice on how to find a central theme for a project and how to organize a group of people to reach a shared goal. Whether someone is leading a business team or pursuing a personal hobby, the book provides a look into the mind of a designer who spent decades making fantasy worlds feel real. It focuses on the practical steps of turning a vision into a physical space. Readers can expect a deep dive into the lessons Rohde gathered during his childhood and his long career at Disney. The release will be a resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the art of storytelling through design. ![Disney Legend Joe Rohde Announces New Book 'Floating Mountains' Coming Soon](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/71ztjIYNupL._SL1500_-600x900.jpg)## Floating Mountains – Joe Rohde September 8th, 2026 From **[Disney Books](https://books.disney.com/book/floating-mountains/)**: **Disney Legend and Imagineer Joe Rohde unlocks the secrets of creativity in this powerful exploration of imagination, innovation, and life lessons for turning vision into reality.** In this inspiring narrative, Disney Imagineer and experience architect Joe Rohde offers a master class in creativity: where it comes from, how it thrives, how to harness it to shape extraordinary experience, and the best way to work within creative teams. Using real-life experiences from his childhood and career (at Disney and beyond), Rohde delves into the mysteries of the creative mind and unravels how a team of creatives can work in harmony to produce masterful works of art. From building Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park to building a sand castle replica of Rome to designing stages at Coachella, Rohde’s own life experiences color his theories on creativity—from how creativity is born to finding unifying creative themes to team hierarchy and community building. Equally useful as a business book as it is a tool for expanding your own creative expression, *Floating Mountains* provides guidance for connecting your personal creative pursuits with the larger world. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The [**Walt Disney Archives**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/04/26/walt-disney-archives-treasures-unearthed-a-look-back-at-the-1964-1965-worlds-fair/ "Walt Disney Archives Treasures Unearthed: A Look Back at the 1964-1965 World’s Fair") just announced an intensive tour that tracks the life of Walt Disney from his humble beginnings to his time as a global icon. For just under $2,000, [**D23 Gold Members**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/01/when-is-d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event-2026-dates-announced/ "When is D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026? Dates Announced!") can spend an entire day visiting the specific spots where the Disney legacy began. ![A $2,000 Ticket Lets You Walk in the Footsteps of Walt Disney](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-2000-Ticket-Lets-You-Walk-in-the-Footsteps-of-Walt-Disney-1600x900.jpg)### The All Day Journey Through History The experience lasts over 12 hours and blends walking tours with shuttle rides across Southern California. It starts with breakfast right on the Walt Disney Studios lot before moving into deeper history. Guests will step into Walt Disney’s personal office suite, which remains set up exactly as it was when he worked there. The schedule also includes a look at the Ink and Paint department and a visit to Walt Disney Imagineering. This is the creative hub where theme park magic happens, and guests will get to eat lunch at its campus. ### Highlights of the Tour The trip covers both professional landmarks and personal milestones. Some of the notable stops include: - The location where the contract that started the Disney company was signed. - The original studio site on Kingswell Avenue. - Walt’s Carolwood Barn. - One of his former private residences. - A private dinner at one of his favorite local restaurants. Between these stops, attendees can shop at exclusive locations like Mickey’s of Glendale and the Disney Studio Store. Each guest also receives special gifts created only for this event. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/780x463-100516_get-the-picture-studio-lot_2.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/780x463-100516_get-the-picture-studio-lot_2.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/the-walt-disney-family-museum-celebration-of-walt-trains-3.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/the-walt-disney-family-museum-celebration-of-walt-trains-3.png)### What to Know Before You Buy **[Tickets cost $1,999 per person plus a $3 processing fee](https://tickets.d23.com/event/angeles-tour-presented-by-the-walt-disney-archives-vdsg43fgdfgs/pre-sale)**. They go on sale this Friday, February 27, at 10 a.m. PT. Since this is an exclusive event for Gold Members, expect high demand. The tour is physically demanding. It involves more than 12 hours of activity, including stairs and steep terrain. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) **Categories:** D23, The Walt Disney Company **Tags:** $2000 Ticket Lets You Walk in the Footsteps of Walt Disney, D23 Gold Members Tour, D23 Walt's Los Angeles Tour --- ### [Disney Unveils High-Tech "Glow" Gown for 35th Anniversary of Fairy Tale Weddings](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/18/disney-unveils-high-tech-glow-gown-for-35th-anniversary-of-fairy-tale-weddings/) **Published:** February 18, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** ![Disney Unveils High-Tech "Glow" Gown for 35th Anniversary of Fairy Tale Weddings](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Unveils-High-Tech-_Glow_-Gown-for-35th-Anniversary-of-Fairy-Tale-Weddings-1600x900.jpg)Disney is bringing a literal glow to the wedding aisle. To celebrate 35 years of **Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons**, the company has revealed a 2026 collection featuring a dress embedded with hundreds of lights. The new line, created with Allure Bridals, focuses on two major milestones: three and a half decades of Disney weddings and the 35th anniversary of the animated classic *Beauty and the Beast*. Last week, Disney Weddings announced **[Disney’s Haunted Mansion is now a Wedding Venue](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/06/disneys-haunted-mansion-is-now-a-wedding-venue/)**. This is all part of the 35th Anniversary of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons. Disney has announced a new [**Disney Weddings Brings Broadway Magic to Your Big Question**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/25/disney-weddings-brings-broadway-magic-to-your-big-question/). ### A Dress That Dances to the Music The standout of the collection is the **35th Anniversary Specialty Gown**. This isn’t just a traditional white dress; it features cutting-edge wearable technology designed to change as the night goes on. The gown includes: - **500 Twinkling Lights:** Tucked into the fabric are hundreds of tiny LEDs. - **35 Custom Settings:** Brides can choose a different light pattern to match every year of the program’s history. - **Audio-Sync Tech:** The dress uses beat-detection technology, allowing the lights to pulse or change color in sync with the music during the first dance. ![Disney Unveils High-Tech "Glow" Gown for 35th Anniversary of Fairy Tale Weddings](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-18-111756.png)![Disney Unveils High-Tech "Glow" Gown for 35th Anniversary of Fairy Tale Weddings](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-18-111719.png)The gown is fully personalizable, moving from a soft shimmer during the ceremony to a vibrant light show at the reception. ### Tale as Old as Time The 2026 collection also pays tribute to Princess Belle. Marking 35 years since *Beauty and the Beast* hit theaters, the new **Belle-inspired gown** features soft gold tones and elegant draping. It’s designed to capture the “storybook romance” of the film while maintaining a modern bridal silhouette. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-DFTW-New-Dresses-1-720x1080-1-600x900.jpg)### How to Find the Collection Beyond these two flagship dresses, the full 2026 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings collection offers a variety of styles inspired by classic Disney Princesses. The gowns are available in sizes 0 to 30. 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As part of a month-long celebration for their 35th anniversary, Disney is bringing the magic of the theme parks to the New York City stage. A brand-new engagement package at the New Amsterdam Theatre offers couples a chance to step into the spotlight and create a memory that lasts a lifetime. This unique Broadway experience combines the music and energy of Disney’s Aladdin with a private, on-stage moment designed for the ultimate “yes.” ![Disney Weddings Brings Broadway Magic to Your Big Question](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Weddings-Brings-Broadway-Magic-to-Your-Big-Question-1600x900.jpg)### Step Into the Spotlight at the New Amsterdam Theatre For those who love the energy of a live show, a new engagement package is now available at the historic New Amsterdam Theatre. Couples can enjoy a performance of Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway from premium orchestra seats before the real magic begins. This experience goes beyond just watching a show. It includes a backstage tour to see how the production comes together and drink tickets to keep the celebration going. Once the final curtain falls and the house clears, the stage belongs to you. ### A Proposal Under the Marquee The highlight of the package is the chance to propose right on the Broadway stage. With the theater lights still glowing, you can ask that life-changing question in a setting usually reserved for stars. A professional photographer stays on hand to document the moment, so you have high-quality photos of the reaction and the ring. The celebration moves outside after the theater lights dim. The couple’s names and a congratulatory message will appear on the famous theater marquee, letting everyone in Times Square see the news. ![Disney Weddings Brings Broadway Magic to Your Big Question](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Weddings-Brings-Broadway-Magic-to-Your-Big-Question-2-1350x900.jpg)### How to Book Your Main Character Moment This new offering joins a busy month of announcements from Disney Weddings. Recent reveals included a [**high-tech “glow gown” designed**](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/18/disney-unveils-high-tech-glow-gown-for-35th-anniversary-of-fairy-tale-weddings/ "Disney Unveils High-Tech “Glow” Gown for 35th Anniversary of Fairy Tale Weddings") for the anniversary and the addition of the **[Haunted Mansion](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/06/disneys-haunted-mansion-is-now-a-wedding-venue/)** as a formal wedding venue. Bookings for the Aladdin on Broadway engagement packages are open now. The first scheduled proposals under this new program will begin on March 25. If you want to see the full list of what is included or check availability, you can find more details at the official [**Disney Weddings**](https://www.disneyweddings.com/engagements/new-york-city/?CMP=ILC-DPFY26Q2wo0219260003F) website. ## Disney Weddings Brings Broadway Magic to Your Big Question ![Disney Weddings Brings Broadway Magic to Your Big Question](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Weddings-Brings-Broadway-Magic-to-Your-Big-Question-1-1600x900.jpg) > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVL9366CtXE/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Share The News - Spread The Love [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Disney%20Weddings%20Brings%20Broadway%20Magic%20to%20Your%20Big%20Question&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494 "X")[](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&title=Disney%20Weddings%20Brings%20Broadway%20Magic%20to%20Your%20Big%20Question "Reddit")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Copy Link")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?app_id=1904103319867886&display=popup&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fantasylandnews.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fadmin-ajax.php%3Faction%3Das_async_request_queue_runner%26nonce%3Da9fab61494)[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "Pinterest")[](https://www.instagram.com/@fantasylandnews "Instagram")[](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=as_async_request_queue_runner&nonce=a9fab61494 "More") ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/welcome-to-monstropolis-concept-art-updated-with-new-glob-theater-lobby-at-hollywood-studios/) October 5, 2026 ![D23 Spotlight Series Recap: 13 Disney World Ambassadors, Joe Rohde, and Carousel of Progress News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/D23-Spotlight-Series-Recap_-13-Disney-World-Ambassadors-Joe-Rohde-and-Carousel-of-Progress-News-1-767x432.jpg)[D23 Spotlight Series Recap: 13 Disney World Ambassadors, Joe Rohde, and Carousel of Progress News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/d23-spotlight-series-recap-13-disney-world-ambassadors-joe-rohde-and-carousel-of-progress-news/) October 5, 2026 ![Carousel of Progress Walt Disney Scene: First Look at the New Talking Toucan Audio-Animatronic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Carousel-of-Progress-Walt-Disney-Scene_-First-Look-at-the-New-Talking-Toucan-Audio-Animatronic-768x432.jpg)[Carousel of Progress Walt Disney Scene: First Look at the New Talking Toucan Audio-Animatronic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/carousel-of-progress-walt-disney-scene-first-look-at-the-new-talking-toucan-audio-animatronic/) October 5, 2026 ![Debi Derryberry Returns to Carousel of Progress as Grandmother at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Debi-Derryberry-Returning-to-Carousel-of-Progress-as-Grandmother-at-Walt-Disney-World-767x432.jpg)[Debi Derryberry Returns to Carousel of Progress as Grandmother at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/carousel-of-progress-voice-cast-debi-derryberry-grandmother/) October 5, 2026 ### Popcorn Buckets ![Resident Evil Medical Cooler Popcorn Bucket Back on Sale at Swan Drive-In After Theater Sellout](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Resident-Evil-Medical-Cooler-Popcorn-Bucket-Back-on-Sale-at-Swan-Drive-In-After-Theater-Sellout-768x432.jpg)[Resident Evil Medical Cooler Popcorn Bucket Back on Sale at Swan Drive-In After Theater Sellout](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/resident-evil-medical-cooler-popcorn-bucket-back-on-sale/) October 5, 2026 ![Godzilla Minus Zero Popcorn Bucket: First Look at What May Be the World’s Largest](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Godzilla-Minus-Zero-Popcorn-Bucket_-First-Look-at-What-May-Be-the-Worlds-Largest-1-768x432.jpg)[Godzilla Minus Zero Popcorn Bucket: First Look at What May Be the World’s Largest](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/02/godzilla-minus-zero-popcorn-bucket-worlds-largest/) October 2, 2026 ![Linkin Park: Unshatter Popcorn Bucket and Cup Now at Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Linkin-Park-Unshattered-Popcorn-Bucket-Cup-768x432.jpg)[Linkin Park: Unshatter Popcorn Bucket and Cup Now at Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/02/linkin-park-unshatter-popcorn-bucket-and-cup-now-at-regal/) October 2, 2026 ![Rocky Popcorn Buckets: Staircase, Tin, and I Play Rocky Glove at Swan Drive-In](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rocky-Popcorn-Buckets_-Staircase-Tin-and-I-Play-Rocky-Glove-at-Swan-Drive-In-768x432.jpg)[Rocky Popcorn Buckets: Staircase, Tin, and I Play Rocky Glove at Swan Drive-In](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/30/rocky-popcorn-buckets-staircase-tin-and-i-play-rocky-glove-at-swan-drive-in/) September 30, 2026 ![Whalefall Popcorn Bucket Revealed as Tickets Go On Sale for October 16](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Whalefall-Popcorn-Bucket-Revealed-as-Tickets-Go-On-Sale-for-October-16-768x432.jpg)[Whalefall Popcorn Bucket Revealed as Tickets Go On Sale for October 16](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/30/whalefall-popcorn-bucket/) September 30, 2026 ![Sense and Sensibility Popcorn Bucket Revealed as Tickets Go on Sale for October 16 Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sense-and-Sensibility-Popcorn-Bucket-Revealed-as-Tickets-Go-on-Sale-for-October-16-Release-768x432.jpg)[Sense and Sensibility Popcorn Bucket Revealed as Tickets Go on Sale for October 16 Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/sense-and-sensibility-popcorn-bucket-revealed-as-tickets-go-on-sale-for-october-16-release/) September 29, 2026 ### Entertainment ![Whalefall Whale Takes Over 20th Century Studios X Account to Plead Its Innocence](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Whalefall-Whale-Takes-Over-20th-Century-Studios-X-Account-to-Plead-Its-Innocence-768x432.jpg)[Whalefall Whale Takes Over 20th Century Studios X Account to Plead Its Innocence](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/30/whalefall-whale-takes-over-20th-century-studios-x-account/) September 30, 2026 ![Whalefall Popcorn Bucket Revealed as Tickets Go On Sale for October 16](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Whalefall-Popcorn-Bucket-Revealed-as-Tickets-Go-On-Sale-for-October-16-768x432.jpg)[Whalefall Popcorn Bucket Revealed as Tickets Go On Sale for October 16](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/30/whalefall-popcorn-bucket/) September 30, 2026 ![Rocky Returns to Theaters in 4K November 7-11 With Exclusive Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rocky-Returns-to-Theaters-in-4K-November-7-11-With-Exclusive-Popcorn-Buckets-768x432.jpg)[Rocky Returns to Theaters in 4K November 7-11 With Exclusive Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/28/rocky-returns-to-theaters-in-4k-november-7-11-with-exclusive-popcorn-buckets/) September 28, 2026 ![Avengers: Endgame Is $39 Million From Passing Avatar After Encore Opens No. 1 With $86 Million](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Avengers-End-Game-Encore-Box-Office-768x432.jpg)[Avengers: Endgame Is $39 Million From 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Hollywood](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/halloween-horror-nights-35-adds-fortnitemares-scare-zone-at-universal-orlando-and-hollywood/) July 22, 2026 ![Universal Orlando Launches $199 Florida Resident 2-Park Unlimited Days Ticket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Universal-Orlando-Unveils-2025-Event-Schedule_-Seasonal-Celebrations-Unique-Experiences-Await-768x432.jpg)[Universal Orlando Launches $199 Florida Resident 2-Park Unlimited Days Ticket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/universal-orlando-florida-resident-2-park-unlimited-days-ticket/) July 10, 2026 ![Universal Nights After-Hours Event Announced for Epic Universe This Fall](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Universal-Nights-After-Hours-Event-Announced-for-Epic-Universe-This-Fall-768x432.jpg)[Universal Nights After-Hours Event Announced for Epic Universe This 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Hollywood](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/hhn-announces-first-ever-hellraiser-house-at-universal-orlando-and-hollywood/) July 1, 2026 [ ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/sb-instagram-feed-images/fantasylandnews.webp) ### fantasylandnews Disney World News: Food, Characters, New, and Fun Preferred Travel Partner: @meimousefantravel ](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews/ "@fantasylandnews") [ Winnie the Pooh is turning 100, and a New York cof ![Winnie the Pooh is turning 100, and a New York coffee shop is becoming the Hundred Acre Wood 🍯🐻 Disney Publishing is taking over Daily Provisions Manhattan West for three days, just steps from New York Comic Con. 📅 October 9 through 11, 2026 📍 440 West 33rd Street, Suite 90, New York 🍯 Honey-inspired treats and drinks 🌳 Hundred Acre Wood decor 📚 A selection of Winnie the Pooh anniversary books 🎁 A few sweet surprises All ages are welcome, and you do not have to be heading to Comic Con to stop in. No hours, menu or prices have been shared yet, so plan for a line and go early if you can. Full details at the link in our bio. @disneybooks #WinnieThePooh #Pooh100 #HundredAcreWood #DisneyPublishing](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png) ](https://www.instagram.com/p/DeKWLYyoOqf/) [ Cosmic Rewind is getting a Christmas playlist 🚀🎄 ![Cosmic Rewind is getting a Christmas playlist 🚀🎄 From November 25, 2026 through January 6, 2027, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT will launch to three holiday songs, shuffled so you never know which one you will get: 🎵 It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Andy Williams 🎵 Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 by Trans-Siberian Orchestra 🎵 Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses Also on the calendar: the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays runs November 27 through December 30, with the Candlelight Processional, Holiday Kitchens, the Holiday Cookie Stroll and Olaf's scavenger hunt all back. Planning tip: the holiday songs start two days before the festival and keep playing a week after it ends. Which song are you hoping for? 👇 Full details at the link in our bio. @disneyparks @waltdisneyimagineering #EPCOT #CosmicRewind #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy #FestivalOfTheHolidays](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png) ](https://www.instagram.com/p/DeKIGsLoJZ7/) [ The Muppets are taking over Christmas at Hollywood ![The Muppets are taking over Christmas at Hollywood Studios 🎸🎄 Two rides are getting holiday versions for the first time, both running November 4, 2026 through January 6, 2027. 🎢 Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Obligatory Holiday Overlay The Electric Mayhem have a new four-song holiday set list: - Holiday Road with Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) with Jennifer Hudson - Silver Bells with Cyndi Lauper - Little Saint Nick 🛸 Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad's Jams DJ Lilypad debuts four holiday tracks: Deck the Halls, Toyland, Swirling, Swirling, Saucers, and Joy to the Swirl. Also back this season: Sunset Seasons Greetings, the Frozen Sing-Along holiday finale with Olaf, Minnie's Holiday Dine, and Disney Jollywood Nights on select nights. Want the regular coaster set list? Ride before November 4. Full holiday lineup at the link in our bio. @disneyparks #HollywoodStudios #TheMuppets #RocknRollerCoaster #ElectricMayhem](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png) ](https://www.instagram.com/p/DeKHx17IPyl/) [ First look at the food coming to Monstropolis 👁️🍜 ![First look at the food coming to Monstropolis 👁️🍜 Disney just shared what monsters eat, and it is headed to Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2027. 🍜 Harryhausen's: ramen bowls with rich tonkotsu broth, fishcake sliced to look like eyeballs, and green eggs. Chef Brian Piasecki says the menu is "more than just sushi." 🍕 Archie's Scare Pig Pizza: built to feel like your favorite college pizza joint, straight out of Monsters University. 🥤 Blort is real: the soda from the films is now a frozen purple drink topped with Scream Apple Foam. The goal, in the chef's words: "grossly fun." And the rule from Beverage Director Evan Rosenthal: "you can never have enough eyeballs in Monstropolis!" No full menus, prices or opening date yet beyond 2027. Full story at the link in our bio. @disneyeats #Monstropolis #MonstersInc #MonstersUniversity #HollywoodStudios #DisneyEats](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png) ](https://www.instagram.com/p/DeJtZRDoIPz/) [ Walt Disney World Annual Pass prices just went up ![Walt Disney World Annual Pass prices just went up 🎟️📈 As of today, October 6, every pass costs more than it did yesterday. ✨ Pixie Dust Pass: $489 → $499 (up $10) 🏴‍☠️ Pirate Pass: $869 → $909 (up $40) 🧙 Sorcerer Pass: $1,099 → $1,139 (up $40) 🦸 Incredi-Pass: $1,629 → $1,749 (up $120) All prices are before tax. The Incredi-Pass is the only pass guests outside Florida can buy without a DVC membership, and it took the biggest increase. This is the fourth October in a row that Annual Pass prices have gone up. Already a Passholder? Check your renewal price before your anniversary date. Full breakdown, monthly payments and what each pass includes at the link in our bio. #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyWorld #AnnualPass #DisneyAnnualPassholder](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png) ](https://www.instagram.com/p/DeJnDcYoEma/) [ Do you like scary movies? 🔪🍿 Swan Drive-In just r ![Do you like scary movies? 🔪🍿 Swan Drive-In just revealed a four-piece Scream 30th Anniversary collection, and the Ghostface door popcorn bucket is back. 🚪 Ghostface Opening Door Popcorn Bucket 🚶 Ghostface Walking Popcorn Bucket, 20 inches tall 🥤 Bloody Ghostface Grippr Tumbler 🗣️ Ghostface Talking Statement Roto Plush, 12 inches tall ⏰ Ordering opens Friday, October 9 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern. That is late Thursday night. 👀 You can view all four now with access code SCREAMVIP The door bucket looks like the same design that sold out fast at AMC for Scream 7 in February, so set an alarm if you missed it. The original Scream returns to theaters October 30 for its 30th anniversary. Full details at the link in our bio. #Scream #Scream30 #Ghostface #PopcornBucket #PopcornBuckets #SwanDriveIn](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png) ](https://www.instagram.com/p/DeIEo1fIIgt/) [ Inside D23's 55th anniversary night at Walt Disney ![Inside D23's 55th anniversary night at Walt Disney World 🏰✨ D23 Spotlight Series: 55 Magical Years of Storytelling took over Disney's Contemporary Resort on October 4. The night had three parts, and the last one brought the news. 👋 13 Walt Disney World Ambassadors, past and present, shared one stage. The headliner was Debby Dane Browne, the very first Ambassador, who was there when the resort opened in 1971. Hard to top that story. 📖 Disney Legend Joe Rohde talked through his new book, Floating Mountains. 🎠 The Imagineers behind Carousel of Progress closed the night: - Debi Derryberry, the voice of Patricia since 1994, returns as Grandmother - A talking toucan Audio-Animatronic will join Walt Disney in the new opening scene - Every piece of the old show has been saved - "The pumpkin will return" 🎃 Carousel of Progress reopens in late spring 2027. Full recap and our first photos of the toucan at the link in our bio. @disneyd23 @waltdisneyimagineering #D23 #WaltDisneyWorld #WDW55 #CarouselOfProgress](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png) ](https://www.instagram.com/p/DeIEasBIFUO/) [ A new Bluey balloon is coming to Thanksgiving morn ![A new Bluey balloon is coming to Thanksgiving morning 🎈👑 @macys @officialbluey Bluey is getting a brand-new Christmas balloon for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and she is wearing her Christmas crown from "Christmas Swim." 📏 47 feet long, 27.8 feet wide, 47.2 feet tall 🎨 Pose designed by Ludo Studio, built by Macy's Parade Studio 🎙️ Melanie Zanetti and Dave McCormack, the voices of Chilli and Bandit, will be in New York for the parade 📺 Thursday, November 26 at 8:30 a.m. in all time zones on NBC, Peacock and Telemundo Watch "Christmas Swim" on Disney+ before Thanksgiving, then let the kids spot the crown on parade morning. Full story at the link in our bio. For real life? For real life. 💙 #Bluey #BlueyBalloon #MacysParade #MacysThanksgivingDayParade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png) ](https://www.instagram.com/p/DeIC2iVoCfX/) [ Disney just updated the concept art for Welcome to ![Disney just updated the concept art for Welcome to Monstropolis, and the Glob Theater lobby looks different. 👀 The chandeliers and posters have changed from the version Disney put on display in late September. The eyeballs and teeth are out. In their place are globe lights on curling arms above a green scaled glass bowl, and a new poster for a keyboard-playing monster in a fedora and dark glasses. Swipe for the show art, the marquee, and our own construction photos from Disney's Hollywood Studios. Look for the row of teeth under the roofline and the horn-shaped window frames. 🦷 Welcome to Monstropolis opens at the Glob Theater in 2027. Which lobby do you like better? Tell us below. 👇 Full story at the link in our bio. Artist Concept Only. © Disney/Pixar @waltdisneyimagineering @disneyparks #Monstropolis #MonstersInc #HollywoodStudios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png) ](https://www.instagram.com/p/DeICWmroAua/) Load More [ Follow on Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews/) ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) --- ### [Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets 2026 — Every Chain, Every Film](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) **Published:** March 14, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Movie theater popcorn buckets** have become one of the most collectible items in film culture, with major chains releasing sculpted, light-up, and limited-edition designs for every major release. Fantasy Land News tracks every theater popcorn bucket and collectible across AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, Cinemark, Showcase Cinemas, Epic Theatres, Marcus Theatres, Harkins Theatres, and Alamo Drafthouse — chain by chain, film by film, with prices, availability dates, and everything you need to know before you head to the theater. This page is updated with every new release. Bookmark it and check back before every major film opening. *Last updated:* September 29*, 2026* ![Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets 2026 — Every Chain, Every Film](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinemark-Just-Dropped-the-Full-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-Bucket-Lineup-and-Its-Massive-2-1600x900.jpg)Cinemark Just Dropped the Full Super Mario Galaxy Movie Bucket Lineup and It’s Massive## Why Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets Have Become a Big Deal The shift started around 2021 when the Dune popcorn bucket went viral, and collectors realized theater chains were producing items that rivaled Disney park merchandise in design quality. The trend has now crossed into prestige television. The Boys Season 5 built a fictional AMC stand-in called VMC Theatres, parodied the Nicole Kidman “we make movies better” ad, and had the Vought International account drop in-universe promotional marketing for a sculpted Deep popcorn bucket — a design the internet immediately compared to both the Dune sandworm and the Deadpool and Wolverine bucket. [Read our full breakdown of what The Boys popcorn bucket moment means for theater collectible culture.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/11/the-boys-vmc-theatres-popcorn-bucket-deep-secrets-of-atlantis/) Since then, every major studio release comes with a coordinated chain-by-chain collectibles program. Some buckets top out at $80 or more. Others sell out online before the film even opens. Resale prices on eBay for limited releases regularly hit double or triple the original price within days. What makes theater collectibles different from park merchandise is the chain-exclusive model. AMC, Regal, and Cinemark each typically produce their own exclusive design for the same film, meaning a true completionist collector needs to visit three separate chains to get the full set. Some items are also available online through each chain’s shop before they hit theater concession stands, which creates a secondary rush for online orders days or weeks before opening day. Fantasy Land News covers all of it. We are the only Disney and entertainment fan site that tracks theater collectibles across every major chain with the same depth we apply to Disney park merchandise. If a bucket is announced, we have it. ## How Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket Releases Work Each chain handles releases slightly differently, which is worth understanding before you go. **AMC Theatres** typically announces collectibles 1 to 2 weeks before a film opens and makes select items available through the AMC Shop online before they hit concession stands. In-theater availability usually begins on opening day or the day prior for preview screenings. Prices at AMC run slightly higher than those at other chains, with premium sculpted buckets often landing between $45 and $80. In April 2026, AMC CEO Adam Aron revealed that the chain sold two-thirds of its 500,000-unit Super Mario Galaxy Movie merchandise order in just three days, generating an estimated $15 to $21 million in revenue from a single film. Read the full breakdown of the [AMC Super Mario sellout and what is coming next.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/06/amc-super-mario-galaxy-popcorn-bucket-sold-out/) **Regal Cinemas** tends to release exclusive designs that lean into character-specific sculpts or combo packs that include both a bucket and a sipper. Regal also uses online pre-orders through the Regal Store for high-demand items. Their Fantastical Four Fantasticar and Jurassic World Incubator Dual Container are good examples of the kind of exclusive designs Regal specializes in. **Cinemark** is the most consistent chain for detailed pricing announcements ahead of release and frequently bundles collectibles into Super Ticket packages that include the ticket, bucket, and additional merchandise at a set price. Cinemark also tends to have the widest variety per film, often releasing four to six different items, where other chains release two or three. **Marcus Theatres** has become increasingly aggressive with collectibles in the last year, offering items online through the MegaStore and often carrying light-up and premium designs that rival AMC and Regal. Worth checking even if you don’t have a Marcus location near you, as online ordering ships nationally. **Showcase Cinemas, Epic Theatres, and Harkins Theatres** each carry a mix of chain-exclusive items and shared multi-chain releases depending on the film. Epic Theatres, in particular, has been strong on the Super Mario Galaxy Movie with its full six-color Luma LED bucket lineup. Harkins consistently shows up for major Disney and Pixar releases. **Alamo Drafthouse** takes a different approach, often partnering with artists for limited-edition glassware and poster-style collectibles rather than sculpted buckets. The TRON: Ares pint glass by Chris Bilheimer and the Project Hail Mary exclusive glass are examples of the Alamo style — smaller run, higher art direction. **Fandango** has also entered the collectibles space, offering pre-order merchandise bundles tied to ticket purchases for major releases. The Orange Luma LED Popcorn Bucket for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was a Fandango-exclusive pre-order item, separate from anything available at theater concession stands. ## Current and Upcoming Theater Popcorn Buckets — 2026 ### THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: Jack Skellington LED Light-Up Popcorn Bucket ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Swan-Drive-In-Debuts-Jack-Skellington-LED-Popcorn-Bucket-for-The-Nightmare-Before-Christmas-1.jpg)Swan Drive-In has an exclusive Jack Skellington LED popcorn bucket for $39.95, available now, with public orders open as of September 18 and shipping on or before September 28. [Order it directly from Swan Drive-In](https://swandrivein.com/product/the-nightmare-before-christmas-jack-skellington-led-popcorn-bucket/), or [read our full coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/18/nightmare-before-christmas-jack-skellington-led-popcorn-bucket-swan-drive-in/). No confirmed AMC, Regal, or Cinemark buckets yet as Disney’s 2026 theatrical return date is still unconfirmed. Section pending update once those chains reveal their own lineups. ### Dungeons & Dragons: Mists of Ravenloft D20 Popcorn Bucket (AMC, Available Now) ![AMC Releases Dungeons & Dragons Mists of Ravenloft D20 Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AMC-Releases-Dungeons-Dragons-Mists-of-Ravenloft-D20-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)AMC has quietly released a Dungeons & Dragons: Mists of Ravenloft 20-Sided Dice Popcorn Bucket, available now in theaters and online at the AMC Shop, after first appearing as a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive in late July. Unlike most AMC buckets, this one isn’t tied to a movie in theaters. The timing lines up with Wizards of the Coast’s “Season of Horror” push around the *Ravenloft: The Horrors Within* sourcebook rather than a film release. The bucket holds 130oz, is priced at $39.99 with shipping running $12.99 to $19.99, and customers are limited to three units. It’s final sale and non-refundable. [Full AMC Dungeons & Dragons Mists of Ravenloft popcorn bucket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/amc-releases-dungeons-dragons-mists-of-ravenloft-d20-popcorn-bucket/) ### Fast and the Furious 25th Anniversary — Regal Collectibles (Now available) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Regal-Fast-and-the-Furious-25th-Anniversary-Popcorn-Bucket-and-Tin-Revealed-2-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Regal-Fast-and-the-Furious-25th-Anniversary-Popcorn-Bucket-and-Tin-Revealed-1-1-1600x900.jpg)Regal Theatres is celebrating the Fast and the Furious 25th anniversary with two exclusive collectibles available at participating locations while supplies last. The original Fast and the Furious opened in theaters on June 22, 2001, and Regal is marking the milestone with two franchise-specific designs that are among the most character-driven anniversary collectibles the chain has released. **Dom’s Charger Collectible Container** is a collectible container designed around the iconic black 1970 Dodge Charger R/T that Dominic Toretto drives throughout the franchise. It comes filled with a large popcorn. The **130oz Collectible Popcorn Tin with lid** is filled with popcorn and features three Fast and Furious license plate graphics referencing Go Fast, Fast X, and the original 2URI424 plate from the first film. The hexagonal lid carries 25 Years of Fast and Furious branding at the center. Both items are available at participating Regal theatres while supplies last. Pricing has not been officially confirmed. [Full Fast and the Furious 25th Anniversary Regal collectibles details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/11/regal-fast-furious-25th-anniversary-popcorn-bucket-tin/) ### Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets and Collectibles (August 28 through September 3, 2026) ![Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets Coming to AMC & Other Theaters in August](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Harry-Potter-25th-Anniversary-Popcorn-Buckets-Coming-to-AMC-Other-Theaters-in-August-1-1600x900.jpg)Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets Coming to AMC & Other Theaters in August**AMC revealed its Harry Potter 25th Anniversary popcorn bucket lineup at San Diego Comic-Con on July 23**, confirming a Hogwarts Express popcorn bucket, an AMC-exclusive broom bucket that unscrews in the middle of the bristles so the bottom half becomes the popcorn holder, a Hogsmeade house bucket, and a Gryffindor drink cup. AMC has not announced pricing, ounce capacities, or an on-sale date yet, though the broom bucket is expected to land around $55 based on early estimates. Separately, Village Cinemas in Australia already has its own five-piece lineup open for preorder, including a Hogwarts Express container, Sorting Hat container, Briefcase container, drink cup, and two-color popcorn tin. [Full Harry Potter 25th Anniversary popcorn bucket breakdown here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/24/harry-potter-25th-anniversary-popcorn-buckets/) The full set is expected in late August, timed to the *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone* rerelease running August 27 through September 3 at AMC, Regal, and Cinemark. ### Cars 20th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets and Cup (September 7, 2026) ![First Look at Pixar Cars 20th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets and Cup Coming to Theaters September 7](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Cars-20th-Movie-Popcorn-Bucket-September-7th-1600x900.jpg)First Look at Pixar Cars 20th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets and Cup Coming to Theaters September 7Pixar’s Cars returns to theaters this September for its 20th anniversary, and the first images of the theater collectibles have surfaced. Two new items are coming September 7: a Lightning McQueen bucket shaped like the character himself, and a black metal tin topped with Lightning McQueen and Mater figures, paired with a matching cup carrying the same two toppers. The pairing closely mirrors what chains did for Toy Story’s 30th anniversary re-release last year. Pricing has not been officially confirmed, though we estimate somewhere between $25 and $35 based on comparable releases. A third item tied to the Piston Cup may also be announced in the coming weeks. [Full Cars 20th Anniversary popcorn bucket and cup breakdown here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/06/cars-20th-anniversary-popcorn-buckets-cup-theaters-september-7/) #### Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Popcorn Tin, Cup, and Blanket (September 17, 2026, AMC) ![AMC Reveals Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Popcorn Tin, Cup, and Blanket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AMC-Reveals-Transformers_-The-Movie-40th-Anniversary-Popcorn-Tin-Cup-and-Blanket-1600x900.jpg)AMC Reveals Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Popcorn Tin, Cup, and BlanketAMC has revealed its concession collectibles lineup for the 4K theatrical return of The Transformers: The Movie, distributed by Fathom Entertainment as part of Hasbro’s year-long “Apology Tour” campaign marking 40 years since the film killed off Optimus Prime. The lineup has three pieces: a 40th Anniversary Tin wrapped in Cybertron battle artwork that includes popcorn, a matching 40th Anniversary Cup with a fountain drink, and a 40th Anniversary Blanket printed with weathered poster art and the tagline “40 Years Later. It Still Hits Like a Truck.” AMC hasn’t confirmed pricing, though comparable 40th and 25th anniversary tin and cup releases suggest the tin could land around $17.99 and the cup around $14.99. These are estimates, not confirmed AMC pricing. All three items are in-theater only starting September 17, while supplies last. [Full Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary popcorn tin, cup, and blanket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/22/amc-reveals-transformers-the-movie-40th-anniversary-popcorn-tin-cup-and-blanket/) ### Cinemark LED Batmobile Popcorn Bucket — Batman Day 2026 (September 19, 2026) ![Cinemark Reveals LED Batmobile Popcorn Bucket for Batman Day 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Cinemark-Reveals-LED-Batmobile-Popcorn-Bucket-for-Batman-Day-2026-1600x900.jpg)Cinemark is celebrating Batman Day 2026 with a new LED Batmobile popcorn container modeled after Adam West’s classic 1966 ride, and it actually projects the Bat-Signal. The container is shaped like the fin-tailed Batmobile from the original Batman television series, right down to the exhaust pipes and bat emblem, with removable seats that double as the popcorn well. Cinemark hasn’t announced pricing or an exact on-sale date, though comparable LED and light-up buckets from other chains have landed between $29.95 and $49.95, and the bucket is expected to arrive in theaters a few days ahead of Batman Day itself. Cinemark is pairing the release with a run of classic Batman films leading into the holiday: Tim Burton’s 1989 *Batman* on September 18, *The LEGO Batman Movie* on Batman Day itself, and *Batman: Mask of the Phantasm* on September 20. [Full Cinemark Batmobile popcorn bucket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/cinemark-led-batmobile-popcorn-bucket-batman-day-2026/) #### Jason Mask Popcorn Bucket (Cinemark) Cinemark’s Jason Mask Popcorn Bucket, styled after Jason Voorhees’ hockey mask from the Friday the 13th franchise, sold out at $39.95 within days of going up on the chain’s online shop. The 85oz plastic bucket capped purchases at three per customer and was marked final sale. ![Jason Mask Popcorn Bucket: Where to Buy It After the Cinemark Sellout](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Jason-Mask-Popcorn-Bucket_-Where-to-Buy-It-After-the-Cinemark-Sellout-1600x900.jpg)*Jason Mask Popcorn Bucket, styled after Jason Voorhees, sold out fast at Cinemark*Cinemark’s page currently shows it sold out with a “Notify Me When Available” option, though [Swan Drive-In](https://swandrivein.com/product/limited-edition-jason-mask-popcorn-bucket/) in Blue Ridge, Georgia still has it in stock and shipping now at the same $39.95 price. [Full Jason Mask Popcorn Bucket details and where to buy it here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/16/jason-mask-popcorn-bucket-where-to-buy-it-after-the-cinemark-sellout/) ### Avengers: Endgame Encore Popcorn Buckets (September 25, 2026) Tickets are on sale now for **Avengers: Endgame Encore**, the extended theatrical rerelease bringing back the 2019 blockbuster with a new introduction, extra footage, and a special end tag that pushes the runtime to roughly 3 hours and 5 minutes. It will also be the first film to screen in Disney’s new premium large format, Infinity Vision. The rerelease lands about three months ahead of Avengers: Doomsday on December 18. ![Avengers: Endgame Encore Popcorn Buckets Revealed as Tickets Go On Sale](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Avengers_-Endgame-Encore-Popcorn-Buckets-Revealed-as-Tickets-Go-On-Sale-1-1600x900.jpg)Three collectibles are confirmed at participating chains: the Iron Man Premium Head Helmet Popcorn Bucket, a full-size helmet with LED eyes that project “I Love You 3000,” estimated at $39.99 to $49.99; the Nano-Gauntlet Popcorn Container, a 16-inch red gauntlet modeled after Endgame’s climactic snap, also estimated at $39.99 to $49.99; and an Arc Reactor Tin styled after Tony Stark’s chest piece. Swan Drive-In has also added Endgame Encore pieces to its own online shop as part of the [same merch week that brought Wildwood and Forgotten Island collectibles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/25/swan-drive-in-transformers-cars-endgame-forgotten-island-wildwood/), though Swan’s exact pricing had not been confirmed at the time of writing. [Full Avengers: Endgame Encore popcorn bucket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/25/avengers-endgame-encore-popcorn-buckets/) #### Digger Popcorn Buckets (October 2, 2026) Warner Bros. and Digger the Movie have officially confirmed a sculpted boot popcorn bucket for Tom Cruise’s new comedy Digger, teased as “coming soon” ahead of the film’s October 2 release. The boot is shaped like a cowboy boot in rust color with black tribal flames running up the sides and the word “Digger” worked into the front. Pricing, capacity, and an exact on-sale date have not been announced yet. ![Digger Movie Popcorn Buckets: Official Boot Bucket Announced, Second Tin Spotted Early](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Digger-Boot-Popcorn-Bucket-Spotted-Ahead-of-Tom-Cruise-Movies-October-Release-1-1600x900.jpg)Digger Movie Popcorn Buckets: Official Boot Bucket Announced, Second Tin Spotted EarlyA second item has also surfaced early. Sauerbeck Family Drive-In briefly listed a rust colored popcorn tin with a shovel shaped scoop, carrying the “Tom Cruise is Digger” wordmark and the film’s tagline “A Comedy of Catastrophic Proportions,” before pulling it from their site. The tin is officially Warner Bros. and Legendary licensed with a Golden Link manufacturing date of June 2026. Given how often a smaller chain’s early listing lines up with what AMC, Regal, or Cinemark carry closer to opening day, expect more Digger merchandise to surface from the majors before October 2. [Full Digger popcorn bucket breakdown here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/14/digger-popcorn-buckets-boot-and-tin-tom-cruise-movie/) ### Sense and Sensibility Popcorn Buckets (October 16, 2026) Tickets are on sale now for **Sense and Sensibility**, the new Focus Features and Working Title adaptation of the Jane Austen classic, directed by Georgia Oakley and starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles. The film opens in theaters October 16. ![Sense and Sensibility Popcorn Bucket Revealed as Tickets Go on Sale for October 16 Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sense-and-Sensibility-Popcorn-Bucket-Revealed-as-Tickets-Go-on-Sale-for-October-16-Release-1600x900.jpg)Sense and Sensibility Popcorn Bucket Revealed as Tickets Go on Sale for October 16 ReleaseThe collectible is the Book Stack Popcorn Tin, designed to look like four antique books stacked together. The top book is a hinged red lid stamped with Sense and Sensibility in gold, Jane Austen’s signature is printed inside, and gold-tooled spines in red, brown and green run down the side. At Regal, the tin comes with a large popcorn at select theaters while supplies last, and Regal has not listed a price yet. Fandango is also selling it online in the I Require So Much Bundle for $44.99 plus shipping, which pairs the tin with one movie ticket but does not include popcorn. [Full Sense and Sensibility popcorn bucket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/sense-and-sensibility-popcorn-bucket-revealed-as-tickets-go-on-sale-for-october-16-release/) ### Whalefall Popcorn Bucket (October 16, 2026) ![whalefall-popcorn-bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Whalefall-Popcorn-Bucket-Revealed-as-Tickets-Go-On-Sale-for-October-16-1600x900.jpg)whalefall-popcorn-bucket**Whalefall Popcorn Bucket: Free at Regal 4DX, Coming to Cinemark and AMC** **Whalefall** opens in theaters October 16, 2026, from 20th Century Studios, with Austin Abrams as a diver swallowed by a sperm whale, and the **Whalebucket** is one of the most fun sculpts of the fall. It is a full gray sperm whale with a flip-up hatch on its side for popcorn and a tiny scuba diver figure clinging to the outside. Regal has the headline deal. Guests at its **Whalefall 4DX Early Access Screenings on October 14** get a complimentary Whalebucket and popcorn with admission, while supplies last. Regal will also sell the Whalebucket starting October 15 at select locations with a large popcorn included. Cinemark’s **Whalebucket** comes with an XL popcorn and a free same-day refill at select theatres while supplies last, with pricing and an on-sale date still to come. AMC teased the bucket in a TikTok video on September 30 but hasn’t shared any details yet. None of the three chains has posted a price. Based on Swan’s listing and comparable sculpted buckets, we estimate $35 to $45 with popcorn. That’s an estimate, not confirmed pricing. [Full Whalefall popcorn bucket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/30/whalefall-popcorn-bucket/) Swan Drive-In in Blue Ridge, Georgia, starts selling the Whalefall Whale with Diver Popcorn Bucket online at 10 PM ET on September 30 for $39.95. [Order it from Swan Drive-In](https://swandrivein.com/product/whalefall-whale-with-diver-popcorn-bucket/). Fandango’s $49.99 **Whalebucket Bundle** pairs one movie ticket with the bucket, ships in October, and does not include popcorn. [Order the Whalebucket Bundle from Fandango](https://redeem.fandango.com/products/the-whalebucket-bundle). We haven’t seen Whalefall collectibles from Marcus, Harkins, Epic, Showcase, Alamo Drafthouse, B&B, or Galaxy yet. ### Street Fighter Popcorn Buckets (October 16, 2026) ![Street Fighter popcorn buckets, tins, and cups from AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Street-Fighter-Popcorn-Buckets-2026_-Full-Lineup-at-Every-Theater-Chain-1600x900.jpg)*Every Street Fighter Popcorn Bucket Announced So Far***Street Fighter** hits theaters October 16, 2026, with Cody Rhodes as Guile and Roman Reigns as Akuma, and AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Marcus Theatres, and Fandango have all confirmed collectibles. Tickets are on sale now. AMC has the headline piece among four exclusives. **Guile’s Flat-Top & Tags** is a wearable bucket built around Guile’s hair that comes with a removable Street Fighter dog tag necklace. The **Graffiti Tin** includes a spray paint keychain that makes a sound when you press it, **Ryu’s Hadouken** is a light-up bucket shaped like Ryu’s energy ball, and the **Cup with Mystery Topper** comes with a random die-cast fighter figure. AMC hasn’t confirmed pricing on any of the four. Based on the $39.95 Guile Bust at other chains and comparable AMC sculpted buckets, we estimate the wearable Guile at $40 to $50. That’s an estimate, not confirmed AMC pricing. ![Cinemark Street Fighter Arcade Cabinet popcorn bucket styled after the classic arcade machine](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Street-Fighter-Movie-Arcade-Cab-popcorn-1600x900.jpg)*Cinemark Street Fighter Arcade Cabinet Bucket*Regal has a **Guile Bust** at $39.95, a **Chun-Li 28oz Light-Up Cup** with a kicking-action figure built in, a **Collectible Combo** pairing a 130oz tin and 44oz cup in rotating fighter designs, and a **Player Select Premium Combo** with an arcade-style bucket and a power-meter cup. Pricing on Regal’s cup and combos is still to come. Marcus Theatres is carrying the Guile Bust too, along with **Ryu and Ken Bust Cups**. Cinemark has the **Arcade Cabinet Bucket** at $29.99, styled after the classic Street Fighter arcade machine, and a **Ryu Cup** with a built-in straw at $19.95. Fandango is selling a $44.99 **Street Fighter Collector’s Pack** that bundles one movie ticket, an Arcade Machine Tin Popcorn Bucket, and a Lenticular Collectible. [Order the Collector’s Pack from Fandango](https://store.fandango.com/products/street-fighter-collectors-pack). Swan Drive-In is selling the Guile Bust, Arcade Cabinet Bucket, and Ryu Cup online, plus its own exclusives: a double-walled spinning popcorn bucket at $27.95, a double-walled tumbler at $17.95, a hexagonal tin at $17.95, and three round tin designs at $17.95 to $19.95. We haven’t seen Street Fighter collectibles from Epic, Harkins, Showcase, Alamo Drafthouse, B&B, or Galaxy yet. Street Fighter also has its own preview night. The Bonus Round Fan Event runs Thursday, October 15 at 7 PM local time in participating IMAX, Dolby Cinema, SCREENX, 4DX, and select Premium Large Format theaters, with exclusive gifts for ticketholders while supplies last. It’s the second fighting game adaptation this year with a full theater collectibles program, following the [Mortal Kombat II Shao Kahn container and arcade bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/mortal-kombat-2-popcorn-bucket-regal-amc-cinemark/) in May. [Full Street Fighter popcorn bucket lineup at every chain here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/every-street-fighter-popcorn-bucket-announced-so-far-amc-regal-and-cinemark/) ### Wildwood Popcorn Buckets (October 23, 2026, Swan Drive-In) **Wildwood** is LAIKA’s stop-motion adaptation of the Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis book series, directed by Travis Knight and distributed domestically by Fathom Entertainment, opening October 23, 2026. Swan Drive-In has confirmed the full collectible lineup: the Septima Molded Popcorn Bucket at $34.95, built around Septimus, the rat who becomes Curtis Mehlberg’s loyal sidekick in the books and is usually seen riding on his shoulder, and the Grippr™ Tumbler at $24.95, modeled after The General, a fierce warrior and leader of the skies voiced by Honorary Academy Award® recipient Angela Bassett. Both ship free before October 16. [Full Wildwood popcorn bucket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/26/wildwood-popcorn-buckets-swan-drive-in/) ![Wildwood Popcorn Buckets Land at Swan Drive-In Ahead of the October 23 Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Wildwood-Popcorn-Bucket-1600x900.jpg)Wildwood Popcorn Buckets Land at Swan Drive-In Ahead of the October 23 ReleaseBoth pieces were part of a [busy merch week at Swan Drive-In](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/25/swan-drive-in-transformers-cars-endgame-forgotten-island-wildwood/) that also added Forgotten Island and Avengers: Endgame Encore collectibles alongside its Transformers and Cars 20th Anniversary lineups. ### Rocky 50th Anniversary Staircase Popcorn Bucket, Tin, and Cup (November 7 through 11, 2026) ![Rocky 50th Anniversary Staircase popcorn bucket and collectible tin for the 4K theatrical re-release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rocky-Returns-to-Theaters-in-4K-November-7-11-With-Exclusive-Popcorn-Buckets-1600x900.jpg)*Rocky Returns to Theaters in 4K November 7-11 With Exclusive Popcorn Buckets***Rocky 50th Anniversary** brings the 1976 Best Picture winner back to theaters in a new 4K restoration from November 7 through 11, 2026, and Fathom Entertainment, Amazon MGM Studios, and Park Circus have confirmed three theatrical exclusives for select participating theaters nationwide. The centerpiece is the **Rocky 50th Anniversary Staircase Popcorn Bucket**, a recreation of the top of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps with a small Rocky figure in his gray sweatsuit standing at the edge, arms raised, and popcorn filling the landing below him. It’s finished in stone tan with a red Rocky logo on the front. The lineup also includes a **130oz round popcorn tin** in black with a ring of stars and giant ROCKY letters wrapped around it, each letter filled with a blue-tinted shot of Rocky celebrating on the steps, plus a **44oz beverage cup**. Pricing has not been announced. Based on comparable anniversary releases, we estimate the Staircase bucket at $40 to $50, the tin at $15 to $20, and the cup at $10 to $15. These are estimates, not confirmed Fathom pricing. All three items are sold only at participating theaters, and Fathom says to check with your local theater for availability and possible purchase limits. Screenings also include an exclusive featurette from *I Play Rocky*, Peter Farrelly’s new film about how Sylvester Stallone got Rocky made. Tickets are on sale now through [Fathom Entertainment](https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/rocky-50th-anniversary/). ### Dune: Part Three Popcorn Bucket (December 18, 2026) ![Dune: Part Three Popcorn Bucket Teased by Warner Bros. Ahead of Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Dune_-Part-Three-Popcorn-Bucket-Teased-by-Warner-Bros-1600x900.png)Dune: Part Three Popcorn Bucket Teased by Warner Bros. Ahead of ReleaseWarner Bros. has officially teased the **Dune: Part Three popcorn bucket** through Dune Insider, the franchise’s fan newsletter, ahead of the film’s December 18, 2026 theatrical release. No official design has been confirmed yet. This one is worth watching closely, since the Dune: Part Two bucket’s viral sandworm-lid moment is widely credited as the spark that turned theater popcorn buckets into the collectible category they are today. [Full Dune: Part Three popcorn bucket tease details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/dune-part-three-popcorn-bucket-teased/) ## How to Find and Buy Theater Popcorn Buckets The fastest way to secure a theater collectible for a major release is to check each chain’s online shop in the week before the film opens. AMC Shop, Regal Store, Cinemark’s online store, and Marcus MegaStore all sell collectibles online for in-store pickup or shipping. Online stock for high-demand items like the Yoshi bucket or the Galactus bucket sells through within hours of going live, so setting up an account and having payment ready before the announcement goes public matters. For items that are in-theater only — Cinemark frequently does this — arriving at an early showing on opening day before the concession stand runs out is your best option. Chains typically receive limited initial stock and reorder based on demand, but the first wave of a popular release can sell out the same day. Fandango bundles are worth watching for major franchise releases. These are often announced in the week before ticket sales open and sell out quickly. The Orange Luma bucket for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was a Fandango-exclusive that required a Fandango ticket purchase to access. If you miss a release in theaters, eBay and Facebook Marketplace are the secondary market. Prices vary significantly — some items that sold out quickly maintain a 2x to 3x markup for weeks, while items that had wider availability normalize quickly. The Galactus bucket from Thunderbolts is a good example of one that held secondary market value for months due to its size and the viral moment it generated. ## The Chain-by-Chain Guide to Theater Collectibles Each major chain has its own personality when it comes to collectibles. Here is a quick reference for what to expect from each one and where to find their online shops. **AMC Theatres.** Strongest on Marvel and franchise releases. Tends toward large-format sculpted buckets with LED features. Online shop at amctheatres.com. Some items ship nationally; others are in-theater pickup only. **Regal Cinemas.** Strong on exclusive combo designs that pair a bucket with a sipper or second container. Online pre-orders through the Regal Store. Funko Topper sippers have been a recurring Regal exclusive format for Marvel releases. **Cinemark.** Best for variety and the most transparent about pricing ahead of release. Super Ticket packages are a Cinemark signature. The Luma Star LED bucket for Mario and the Emerald City bucket for Wicked are examples of Cinemark going all-in on design. Online orders through the Cinemark Shop. **Marcus Theatres.** Growing quickly in the collectibles space. The Marcus MegaStore ships nationally and often carries premium light-up designs. Worth bookmarking for any major Disney, Marvel, or franchise release. **Epic Theatres.** A Florida-based chain that has become a strong player in the collectibles space, particularly for Nintendo and Disney-connected releases. Offered the full Luma color set for Mario when other chains had partial lineups. **Showcase Cinemas.** Regional chain with consistent coverage of major franchise releases. Opening-day availability is usually confirmed a week in advance. **Harkins Theatres.** Southwest-focused chain. Consistent with Pixar and Disney releases. Wicked: For Good and Hoppers are recent examples of strong Harkins collectibles programs. **Alamo Drafthouse.** Takes an art-forward approach with artist-designed glassware and limited-edition prints rather than sculpted buckets. Ticket add-on model means collectibles are often tied to specific screenings rather than available generally. ## Archive: Past Theater Popcorn Buckets Covered by Fantasy Land News These films have completed their theatrical runs, but their collectibles coverage remains useful for collectors, resellers, and anyone tracking down a specific item on the secondary market. ### 2026 ### Coyote vs. Acme Popcorn Buckets (August 28, 2026) ![Coyote vs. Acme Popcorn Buckets and Cups Revealed Ahead of August 28 Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Coyote-vs-Acme-Popcorn-Buckets-1600x900.jpg)Coyote vs. Acme Popcorn Buckets and Cups Revealed Ahead of August 28 Release*Coyote vs. Acme popcorn buckets and cups revealed ahead of the film’s August 28 release* Warner Bros. and Ketchup Entertainment have revealed the first popcorn buckets and cups for **Coyote vs. Acme**, built around the film’s chained anvil poster art, ahead of its August 28, 2026 release. The lineup includes a large pail bucket, two cup sizes, and a two-tone rectangular tub, though exact sizes and pricing have not been confirmed. Epic Theatres and B&B Theatres already have ticket pages live for the film, confirming a wide release, with AMC, Regal, and Cinemark expected to carry their own versions closer to opening day. [Full Coyote vs. Acme popcorn bucket breakdown here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/03/coyote-vs-acme-popcorn-buckets-2026/) #### KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS Popcorn Buckets (August 12, 2026) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/KATSEYE_-WILD-HEARTS-Popcorn-Bucket-Available-at-Cinemark-Regal-1-1600x803.jpg)Tickets are now on sale for **KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS**, and both Cinemark and Regal have confirmed collectible popcorn buckets tied to the film’s August 12 theatrical release. Cinemark’s collectible is a 130oz popcorn tin featuring KATSEYE’s pink and black branding, priced at $14.95 with a free same-day refill. Regal is offering a Collectible Combo pairing the same style 130oz tin with a 44oz cup, both filled with popcorn and soda, though Regal’s pricing has not yet been confirmed. [Full KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS popcorn bucket details and ticket info here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/katseye-wild-hearts-popcorn-buckets-cinemark-regal/) ### PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie Popcorn Buckets (August 14, 2026) ![PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PAW-Patrol_-The-Dino-Movie-Popcorn-Buckets-1600x900.jpg)PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie Popcorn Buckets**PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie** hits theaters August 14, 2026, and Regal and Cinemark have both confirmed their exclusive collectibles. Regal’s Collectible Kids Combo centers on a dinosaur lunchbox popcorn bucket filled with popcorn and soda, with a character drink topper blind bag (1 of 3), available starting August 7 at participating locations while supplies last. Cinemark has a wider lineup that includes a Marshall Popcorn Bucket shaped like the dalmatian pup’s head, a jungle-print popcorn bucket with a handle, a purple cup featuring Skye and Chase, a PAW Patrol throw blanket, and a Super Snack Pack with a plush character clip. AMC, Alamo Drafthouse, Harkins, B&B, Galaxy, and Showcase have not yet announced their exclusives. [Full PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie popcorn buckets breakdown here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/21/paw-patrol-dino-movie-popcorn-buckets-every-theater-chain-2026/) ### Super Troopers 3 — ‘The Trooper’ Popcorn Bucket (August 7, 2026) ![Meow, It's Official: 'The Trooper' Popcorn Bucket for Super Troopers 3](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Meow-Its-Official_-The-Trooper-Popcorn-Bucket-for-Super-Troopers-3-1-1600x900.jpg)Meow, It’s Official: ‘The Trooper’ Popcorn Bucket for Super Troopers 3 **Super Troopers 3** hits theaters August 7, 2026, from Searchlight Pictures, and the official popcorn bucket is now confirmed across AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and Marcus Theatres. Officially called The Trooper, the bucket holds 130oz of popcorn and is expected to run around $44.99, possibly a little lower. It’s styled as the wide-brimmed flat-crown “Smokey Bear” trooper hat, complete with Vermont Highway Patrol badges, a pair of sunglasses on the front, and the Super Troopers 3 logo. AMC and Regal are also offering a companion 32oz Liter Cola tumbler, a nod to Officer Farva’s classic line from the original film. Fandango has its own Stache Pack Bundle for $49.99, which includes one movie ticket and one collectible popcorn bucket. [Read our full breakdown of The Trooper popcorn bucket and every chain offering it.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/the-trooper-popcorn-bucket-super-troopers-3/) ### The Odyssey (July 17, 2026) ![The Odyssey Popcorn Buckets and Theater Collectibles Every Chain Revealed for July 17](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Odyssey-Popcorn-Buckets-and-Theater-Collectibles_-Every-Chain-Revealed-for-July-17-1596x900.jpg)Christopher Nolan’s **The Odyssey** opens July 17, 2026, shot entirely with IMAX film cameras, and the chain-by-chain collectibles lineup is already one of the most impressive of the summer. Regal has the marquee piece: the Trojan Horse Collectible Container, a sculptural wood-grain sculpt of the iconic wooden horse from the Trojan War, available at participating Regal locations starting July 16 with a large popcorn included. Cinemark has confirmed a 170oz Popcorn Tub and 44oz Souvenir Cup with free same-day refills, with pricing and an exact date still to come. Cinemark MovieClub Platinum members also unlock an exclusive gold Corinthian-style Greek helmet enamel pin by purchasing tickets. The IMAX Film Camera Popcorn Bucket — a $50 limited-edition piece inspired by the actual 15/65mm IMAX camera Nolan used to shoot the film — sold out online and is being restocked with in-theater availability expected at IMAX locations. [Full The Odyssey popcorn bucket and theater collectibles breakdown here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/09/the-odyssey-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise-2026/) ### Spider-Man: Brand New Day June 17, 2026 AMC, Regal, and Cinemark have all confirmed their full Spider-Man: Brand New Day lineups, including a sculpted webbed hand combo container at Cinemark, a New York apartment building tin at Regal, and a Spider-Man head shaped bucket at AMC. Marcus Theatres has teased its own lineup as coming soon under its Make Summer Pop promotion. Harkins, Alamo Drafthouse, B&B, Galaxy, and Showcase have not yet announced their plans for the film. Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens nationwide on July 31. See the full chain by chain breakdown with pricing and availability in our [Spider-Man: Brand New Day popcorn buckets article](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/spider-man-brand-new-day-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise/). [Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/09/spider-man-brand-new-day-popcorn-buckets-tumblers-marcus-theatres/) has started selling the collection online. ![Spider-Man Brand New Day Popcorn Buckets and Theater Collectibles Revealed in First Look](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Spider-Man-Brand-New-Day-Popcorn-Buckets-and-Theater-Collectibles-Revealed-in-First-Look-1600x900.jpg)Spider-Man Brand New Day Popcorn Buckets and Theater Collectibles Revealed in First Look ### Disney’s Moana Live-Action (July 10, 2026) Disney’s live-action Moana opens July 10, 2026, and AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and Marcus have all confirmed their collectible lineups. See our [complete Moana live-action popcorn buckets and collectibles guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/moana-live-action-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/) for the full chain-by-chain breakdown, updated as each new announcement drops. ![Disney's Moana Live-Action (July 10, 2026)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ivhtigxyxwdtl3klig4g-1.avif)![Disney's Moana Live-Action (July 10, 2026)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/moana-collectible-combo-1-1352x900.webp)[Cinemark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/moana-live-action-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/#cinemark) has a North America exclusive LED Moana Bucket with a light-up base, two 130oz Tin and Color Changing Cup combos, a Snack Pack, a Moana Blanket, and a 24oz Tumbler. All items include a free same-day refill where applicable, available at select locations while supplies last. [Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/moana-live-action-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/#regal) has two combo options: the Premium Collectible Combo with a translucent wave bucket or navy canoe bucket plus a teal spiral cup, and the Collectible Combo with an orange Moana metal tin and a character art cup. Both come filled with popcorn and soda while supplies last. [AMC](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/moana-live-action-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/#amc) has a glow-in-the-dark Heart of Te Fiti Bag Charm at the IMAX Opening Night Fan Event on July 9 and a Collectible Boat Snack Bracelet at Dolby Cinema screenings starting July 12, plus a broader concession collectibles lineup available starting July 9, all while supplies last. [Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/moana-live-action-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/#marcus) has a limited-time collectibles lineup including a wave-shaped teal bucket, character cups featuring Pua and Hei Hei, a 130oz Moana tin, and a tumbler, plus a numbered RealD 3D collectible ticket on July 9 and a Family Event on July 11 with an exclusive pin and complimentary popcorn. Walmart is also selling an officially licensed [Disney Moana live-action collectible snack container for $34.96](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/14/walmart-moana-live-action-popcorn-bucket/) at Walmart.com, with a $15 Fandango movie reward included with every purchase. ### Minions & Monsters (July 1, 2026) [![Promotional poster for Minions & Monsters featuring three collectible popcorn containers and popcorn, with Regal branding at top.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/707965184_2240741970022258_6078134052625593092_n-675x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/707965184_2240741970022258_6078134052625593092_n.jpg)[![Minions & Monsters Popcorn Bucket Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/709710388_1251358327070892_4669313289726042427_n-675x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/709710388_1251358327070892_4669313289726042427_n.jpg)Minions & Monsters Popcorn Bucket Regal[![Minions & Monsters Popcorn Buckets: Every Item at Cinemark This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Minions-Monsters-Popcorn-Buckets_-Every-Item-at-Cinemark-This-Summer-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Minions-Monsters-Popcorn-Buckets_-Every-Item-at-Cinemark-This-Summer.jpg)Minions & Monsters Popcorn Buckets: Every Item at Cinemark This SummerIllumination’s **Minions & Monsters** opens July 1, 2026, and Regal and Cinemark have both confirmed their full collectible lineups. More chains are expected to announce before opening day. See our [complete Minions & Monsters popcorn buckets and collectibles guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/) for the full chain-by-chain breakdown, updated as each new announcement drops. **[Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-regal-popcorn-buckets/)** has three sculpted collectibles: the Zoetrope Collectible Popcorn Bucket, a teal art-deco chest with ornate gold legs that is the standout design of the theatrical run so far; the Irene Collectible Popcorn Container, a Minion half-swallowed by a lumpy orange many-eyed monster; and the James and Goomi Collectible Popcorn Container featuring a suited Minion holding a small green creature. Regal is also offering Shoulder Buddies magnetic plush pals, a Collectible Kids Combo (64oz tin, 16oz cup, five character toppers), and a Collectible Explorer Light-Up Cup. **[Cinemark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-popcorn-buckets-every-item-at-cinemark-this-summer/)** has a North America exclusive Cowboy Souvenir Cup shaped like a cowboy-hat Minion, plus two sculpted containers: the James & Irene Popcorn Bucket and the James & Goomi Popcorn Bucket. Additional items include a Super Snack Pack and Plush Combo (64oz tin, 16oz cup, one plush), a 130oz Popcorn Tin, a 32oz ICEE Cup, and two themed blankets. Available at select locations while supplies last. **AMC, Marcus, Epic, and additional chains** have not yet announced their Minions & Monsters collectibles. Check our [full guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/) for updates as each chain confirms. ### Toy Story 5 Popcorn Buckets and Tumblers (June 19, 2026) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/706559857_1019332130431217_455267058122717142_n-720x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/707678829_1509643580837683_6075361835785082893_n-675x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/708223430_1365434078978441_5625011094499942286_n-1-720x900.jpg)Disney and Pixar’s **Toy Story 5** opens June 19, 2026, and the official chain-by-chain collectibles lineup is now confirmed. [Full Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket and tumbler details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/19/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-tumblers-theaters/) [Every chain, every item at every theater here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/) **Regal** has the most feature-packed exclusive of any chain — a full Buzz Lightyear Collectible Popcorn and Drink Container shaped like Buzz’s Space Ranger suit with a retractable dome helmet lid, retractable wings, and a built-in light-up feature, with a large popcorn and soda included. Regal is also offering a Collectible Combo with a popcorn tin and choice of three character cups, a Snack Pack with a 16oz cup and Welch’s fruit snacks with choice of five character toppers, and a Toy Story characters thermos. **Cinemark** has six items — the most variety of any chain. The 130oz Popcorn Tin plus 32oz ICEE Cup Combo features Jessie, Bullseye, and Forky. A second 130oz tin plus 44oz Souvenir Cup Combo centers on Lilypad and the film’s tech-themed characters. The standalone 130oz Woody Hat Popcorn Tin is shaped like Woody’s cowboy hat. The 20oz Tumbler with Dome Lid features Buzz with an “IT’S ON.” design and a character topper. A Super Snack Pack bundles a 16oz cup with a 64oz Lilypad tub. And a Toy Story 5 Plush Blanket rounds out the lineup. All popcorn tins and tumblers include a free same-day refill. Cinemark is also running a Movie Rewards sweepstakes tied to Toy Story 5 ticket purchases for a chance to win a trip to the Disney Moana premiere in Los Angeles, ending June 8, 2026. **AMC** is leading with the Buzz Lightyear Hi-Tech Edition Popcorn Bucket shaped like Buzz’s space ranger rocket suit with a large popcorn included. The Pixar Blind Ball Combo is a collector standout — a ball-shaped container with a small popcorn, fountain drink, one mystery Toy Story 5 pin, and one mystery character topper drawn from Woody, Buzz, Rex, Jessie, Slinky, Hamm, the Little Green Men, Forky, and Lilypad. The Sheriff’s Swirl ICEE is a blue raspberry and dragon fruit swirl themed to Woody and Jessie. The biggest exclusive at AMC is the Disney Lorcana Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger promotional card (57/P3 EN-12), available free with every Toy Story 5 Dolby Cinema at AMC ticket purchase June 18 through June 21 while supplies last. Full AMC Toy Story 5 breakdown here. Epic Theatres Reveals Full Toy Story 5 Collectible Lineup for June 19: **Epic Theatres has revealed its full Toy Story 5 collectible lineup ahead of the Disney Pixar film’s June 19, 2026 opening, and the Florida-based chain is bringing one of the most expansive single-location rollouts of the entire theatrical release, including popcorn buckets, tumblers, Zak! drinkware, Funko figures, a plush blanket, lip gloss, and an opening weekend commemorative ticket are available while supplies last.** ### Supergirl — Theater Popcorn Buckets and Collectibles (June 26, 2026) ![Supergirl — Theater Popcorn Buckets and Collectibles (June 26, 2026)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Supergirl-popcorn-Buckets-1600x900.jpg)Every Supergirl Popcorn Bucket and Theater Exclusive Revealed Ahead of June 26 ReleaseDC Studios’ **Supergirl** opens in theaters and IMAX on June 26, 2026, starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El and Jason Momoa as Lobo. Regal has the largest collectible lineup of any chain, with three items available at participating locations while supplies last. The Lobo’s Spacehog Collectible Container is the standout item of the entire opening weekend — a sculptural popcorn container featuring Lobo seated on his Spacehog motorcycle with his coat trailing behind him, filled with a large popcorn and a free same-day refill. Regal is also offering a 200oz Collectible Silhouette Bucket in gold and blue with a Supergirl cutout silhouette on the front, and a Collectible Combo with a character art bucket and a souvenir cup. Regal Crown Club members get 1,000 extra credits for seeing Supergirl, and Regal is running an IMAX Exclusive Collectible Ticket Giveaway at participating locations June 25 through June 28 while supplies last. AMC has a full lineup including an S-shield-shaped popcorn bucket with a Supergirl lanyard, a logo-shaped collectible bucket, a souvenir cup featuring Supergirl in her trench coat, and a Krypto plush. Separately, AMC is giving away a free collectible copy of *Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1* to guests who see the film in IMAX on June 25 or June 26, first come first served at participating IMAX locations while supplies last. Cinemark has the Lobo Popcorn Bucket, a 22oz ICEE Cup, a 130oz Popcorn Tin plus 44oz Souvenir Cup Combo, and a Krypto Plush. Cinemark XD is offering a collectible Superman shield enamel pin exclusively to guests who see the film early on Wednesday, June 24 — the most time-sensitive date in the entire opening weekend lineup. Marcus Theatres is releasing Supergirl as Volume 2 of 5 in their Make Summer Pop Collectible Ticket Series (limited to 10,000) for RealD 3D screenings starting June 25, plus a light-up Lobo Spacehog Container and two Supergirl Silhouette Buckets in red/black and gold/blue. [Full Supergirl popcorn bucket and theater collectibles breakdown here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/03/supergirl-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise-2026/) ### Disclosure Day (June 12, 2026) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Disclosure-Day-Stag-Popcorn-Bucket-1-1600x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Disclosure-Day-Popcorn-Bucket-Has-Arrived-1-1600x900.jpg)**Disclosure Day** opens June 12, 2026, from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, written and directed by Steven Spielberg from a script by David Koepp. Regal and Cinemark have both confirmed collectibles, and Regal has also launched a premium online-exclusive Stag Bucket that will never appear at a theatre location. **Regal** has a Collectible Combo arriving soon at participating theatres while supplies last. The matte-black bucket features a glowing blue eye emerging from a white haze with “WE DESERVE TO KNOW” across the front and a clear acrylic window down one side — a design that plays directly into the film’s transparency and revelation themes. The matching cup carries the close-up alien face art from the theatrical marketing. [Full Disclosure Day Regal and Cinemark collectibles details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/disclosure-day-regal-cinemark-popcorn-bucket/) **Cinemark** has its Disclosure Day tin and souvenir cup available in theatres right now, carrying the full theatrical key art across a black surface with the same ominous eye design. **Regal Stag Bucket (online exclusive, pre-order only).** Regal’s premium piece for Disclosure Day is a stag-creature-inspired popcorn bucket available exclusively through the Regal online store for $49.95 — it will not appear at any Regal Cinemas location. The bucket holds 85 oz, stands 16.75 inches tall, and is made of plastic. Pre-orders are open now and close June 23, 2026, or when limited supply runs out. Delivery begins October 28, 2026. Maximum of three units per customer. All sales are final with no returns or cancellations, and the item is excluded from all promotional discounts. [Full Regal Disclosure Day Stag Bucket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/disclosure-day-stag-popcorn-bucket-regal/) ### Masters of the Universe (June 5, 2026) ![Regal Cinemas Reveals Masters of the Universe Collectibles: Skeletor's LED Throne, Castle Grayskull, and the Power Sword](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Regal-Cinemas-Reveals-Masters-of-the-Universe-Collectibles_-Skeletors-LED-Throne-Castle-Grayskull-1600x900.jpg)Regal Cinemas Reveals Masters of the Universe Collectibles: Skeletor’s LED Throne, Castle Grayskull, and the Power Sword**Masters of the Universe** opens June 5, 2026. Cinemark revealed its full collectible lineup at CinemaCon 2026, including a Castle Grayskull popcorn bucket with a built-in drink tower, a full-face Skeletor tumbler, a He-Man figure cup, a Sword of Power drink container that unscrews in three parts and uses the hilt as a straw, and Skeletor and Beast Man plush toys. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Masters-of-the-Universe-Popcorn-Buckets-and-Collectibles-2026_-Every-Item-at-Every-Theater-Chain-1-1600x900.jpg) - [Masters of the Universe Popcorn Buckets and Collectibles 2026: Every Item at Every Theater Chain](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/08/masters-of-the-universe-popcorn-buckets-2026-every-theater-amc-regal-marcus-cinemark/) - [Cinemark Masters of the Universe Merch Is Now Available in Theaters and Online](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/19/cinemark-masters-of-the-universe-merch-in-theaters-now/) - [Swan Drive-In MOTU Castle Grayskull Combo and Power Sword Tumbler Sell Out Within Hours](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/18/masters-of-the-universe-castle-grayskull-popcorn-bucket-sells-out-swan-drive-in/) Regal Just Revealed a [Light-Up Skeletor Throne Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/08/masters-of-the-universe-regal-popcorn-skeletor-led-throne-castle-grayskull-2026/) and a Castle Grayskull for Masters of the Universe ### The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act Popcorn Bucket and Pomni Bucket (June 2026) ![Two panel promotional image for The Amazing Digital Circus The Last Act left shows colorful characters in an empty theater with popcorn cups right shows branded popcorn tubs on a red stage backdrop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Amazing-Digital-Circus-Popcorn-Bucket-Revealed-for-June-2026-Theater-Run-1600x900.jpg)The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act is getting a popcorn bucket at Cinemark and select international theaters for its June 2026 Fathom event theatrical run, including Cineworld. [Full Amazing Digital Circus theater popcorn bucket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/29/amazing-digital-circus-last-act-popcorn-bucket-cinemark/) Glitch Productions has also officially released the **Pomni Popcorn Bucket** and **The Last Act Bundle** through their online store — a surprise direct-to-fan drop that goes well beyond what any theater concession stand can offer. The bundle includes the Pomni bucket, the Last Act Poster, a Gold Pomni Badge, and a free exclusive theatrical print for $63.00. The standalone Pomni bucket is $34.00 and available until June 19. [Full Pomni Popcorn Bucket and Last Act Bundle details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/07/59493glitch-productions-pomni-popcorn-bucket-the-last-act-bundle/) ### The Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Buckets (May 22, 2026) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Walmart-Is-Now-Selling-The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-Popcorn-Bucket-Bundled-With-a-Fandango-Ticket-1-1-1600x900.jpg)![Closer Look: The AT-AT Popcorn Bucket for The Mandalorian and Grogu with Lights & Sound](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Closer-Look_-The-AT-AT-Popcorn-Bucket-for-The-Mandalorian-and-Grogu-with-Lights-Sound-1600x900.jpg)**Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu** arrive in theaters on May 22, 2026, with one of the most expansive theater collectible lineups of the year. AMC, Cinemark, and Regal each have exclusive items. [See the full Mandalorian and Grogu popcorn bucket breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-tickets/) for every item at every chain. Cinemark has a North America exclusive Grogu Popcorn Container, a 32oz Mandalorian Helmet Cup, a 20oz Grogu Tumbler, a 130oz Popcorn Tin, an [LED AT-AT Popcorn Container](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/mandalorian-grogu-at-at-popcorn-container-closer-look/), and a 44oz Souvenir Cup, all with free same-day refills. AMC has a Grogu Pram popcorn vessel, a Mando Helmet bucket, an AT-AT Walker popcorn vessel, a cup with mystery topper, and a blanket. Regal has a Clan of Two Bust with a music and logo projector, an AT-AT with sound effects and light-up turrets, and a Collectible Combo with a popcorn tin, cup, and random character topper. All items are available May 21 while supplies last. Walmart Is Selling [The Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket Bundled With a Fandango Ticket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-bucket-walmart-fandango-ticket/) Marcus Theatres has listed [The Mandalorian and Grogu popcorn buckets, tins, sippers, and a Grogu plush](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/30/marcus-theaters-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-online/) on their online shop right now, available to order before the film opens May 22. The full lineup includes six collectibles ranging from $19.99 to $80.80, and every item ships after May 18. If you want the AT-AT bucket without fighting a concession line, this is your window. Swan Drive-In Selling [Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Buckets Online Starting May the Fourth](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/02/swan-drive-in-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-may-the-fourth/) ### Space Jam 30th Anniversary — May 20, 2026 (One Day Only) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/682798933_1485527350284435_953664638289648316_n-1-720x900.jpg)AMC Theatres is releasing two Space Jam 30th Anniversary collectibles on May 20 for one day only, while supplies last. The Game Time Popcorn Collectible is styled as a miniature arcade basketball machine and includes a large popcorn. The Collectible Basketball Cup is a basketball-shaped cup with a straw and includes a large fountain drink. Additional fees apply for online orders. [Full details on the Space Jam AMC collectibles here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/29/space-jam-30th-anniversary-popcorn-collectible-and-basketball-cup-coming-to-amc-may-20/) ### BTS World Tour Arirang Live Viewing — Cinemark Popcorn Bucket and Cup (June 13, 2026) ![BTS World Tour Arirang Live Viewing — Cinemark Popcorn Bucket and Cup (June 13, 2026)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BTS-World-Tour-Arirang-Cinemark-Popcorn-Bucket-EDIT-1-1600x900.jpg)Cinemark has teased a BTS World Tour Arirang Live Viewing popcorn bucket and cup tied to the ongoing cinema event series, with the next broadcast set for June 13 from Busan, South Korea. The bucket and cup both feature bold red and black Arirang tour branding with a black-and-white group photo of all seven members. Pricing has not been officially confirmed. Based on past Cinemark concert merch, expect around $15 each or a bundle near $29.99. Items will be available at select Cinemark locations while supplies last. [Full BTS Arirang Cinemark popcorn bucket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/cinemark-bts-world-tour-arirang-popcorn-bucket-and-cup-what-we-know-so-far/) ### Top Gun 40th Anniversary Helmet Buckets (May 13–19, 2026 — Multiple Chains) Two fighter pilot helmet popcorn buckets — a red Goose helmet and a navy Maverick helmet — are confirmed at Epic Theatres in Florida for the one-week double feature re-release of *Top Gun* and *Top Gun: Maverick*, running May 13 to 19. AMC and Cinemark have announced, and now Marcus Theatres has made them available online. [Full Top Gun helmet popcorn bucket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/top-gun-popcorn-buckets-helmet-40th-anniversary/) [AMC Just Confirmed the Tom Cruise Top Gun 40th Anniversary Helmet Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/24/amc-theatres-top-gun-helmet-popcorn-bucket-40th-anniversary/) ![Goose and Maverick Helmet Popcorn Buckets Are Arriving at Theaters for Top Gun's 40th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Top-Gun-Fighter-Pilot-Popcorn-Bucket-Maverick-1600x900.jpg)Goose and Maverick Helmet Popcorn Buckets Are Arriving at Theaters for Top Gun’s 40th Anniversary ### Mortal Kombat II Popcorn Buckets (May 8, 2026) The Mortal Kombat II theater collectible lineup includes a Shao Kahn popcorn tin manufactured by Golden Link Inc., an arcade cabinet bucket styled after the classic MK2 game in black and green, and a character cup with a topper, all expected at Regal. The Shao Kahn tin features the helmet as a removable topper/lid and is priced at around $35.00. AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and other chains are confirming their specific items as ticket sales open. [Full details on the Mortal Kombat II popcorn bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/mortal-kombat-2-popcorn-bucket/). Mortal Kombat II Arcade Cabinet Popcorn Bucket Is Now Available: Where to Buy Online and In Theaters. [Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/mortal-kombat-ii-shao-kahn-bucket-and-tumbler-now-available-online-at-marcus-theatres/) and [Swan Drive-In](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/20/mortal-kombat-ii-arcade-cabinet-popcorn-bucket-is-now-available-where-to-buy-online-and-in-theaters/) are both selling the Mortal Kombat collection online. Each theater may have different pieces available. Cinemark’s MK2 [Clapperboard Bucket Is Online](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/24/mortal-kombat-ii-clapper-popcorn-bucket-cinemark-online/), and It’s Going to Sell Fast! ![Mortal Kombat II Popcorn Buckets Revealed: Shao Kahn Tin, Arcade Cabinet, and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mortal-Kombat-2-Popcorn-Bucket-Arcade-Cabinet-Shoa-Kahn-1600x900.jpg)Mortal Kombat II Popcorn Buckets Revealed: Shao Kahn Tin, Arcade Cabinet, and More ### Shrek Outhouse Popcorn Collectible (May 1, 2026 — AMC) AMC Theatres is releasing The Outhouse Popcorn Collectible on May 1, 2026, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of DreamWorks Shrek. The bucket is shaped like the iconic wooden outhouse from Shrek’s swamp, complete with the crescent-moon cutout, and comes with a large popcorn included. Available while supplies last. [Full Shrek Outhouse Popcorn Collectible details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/shrek-outhouse-popcorn-collectible-amc/) [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Better-Out-Than-In_-AMCs-Shrek-Outhouse-Popcorn-Collectible-Drops-May-1-1-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Better-Out-Than-In_-AMCs-Shrek-Outhouse-Popcorn-Collectible-Drops-May-1-1.jpg) ### The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) Cinemark is leaning fully into the fashion film aesthetic with six collectible items for The Devil Wears Prada 2, including a popcorn bucket designed to look like a designer handbag — one of the more creative concept executions in recent theater collectible history. [Full Devil Wears Prada 2 bucket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/the-devil-wears-prada-2-popcorn-bucket-looks-like-a-designer-handbag-and-tickets-are-on-sale-now/) Cinemark’s full six-item lineup, including the Diet Coke cup, is covered separately. [Full Cinemark Devil Wears Prada 2 lineup here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/cinemark-has-six-devil-wears-prada-2-collectibles-and-the-diet-coke-cup-is-the-most-on-brand-thing-ever/) **Update April 8, 2026:** All three Marcus Theatres collectibles — the 85oz red handbag bucket ($39.99), the 20oz floating confetti tumbler ($14.99), and the 12oz NYC/Milan wine tumbler set ($34.99) — are now available to [order online at marcus.onlyintheatres.shop](https://marcus.onlyintheatres.shop/collections/the-devil-wears-prada-2marcus-theatres-online-shop) with shipping starting April 15. This is currently the only way to get the handbag bucket shipped to your door before opening weekend — the Fandango Runway Ready Bundle does not ship until July. Full details: [Devil Wears Prada 2 Marcus Theatres Online](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/devil-wears-prada-2-marcus-theatres-collectibles-online-2026/). ![Cinemark Has Six Devil Wears Prada 2 Collectibles and the Diet Coke Cup Is the Most On-Brand Thing Ever](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinemark-Has-Six-Devil-Wears-Prada-2-Collectibles-and-the-Diet-Coke-Cup-Is-the-Most-On-Brand-Thing-E-1600x900.jpg)Cinemark Has Six Devil Wears Prada 2 Collectibles and the Diet Coke Cup Is the Most On-Brand Thing Ever ### Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D (May 8, 2026) **Regal Collectible 130oz Popcorn Tin and 24oz Tumbler.** Regal Cinemas has revealed two collectibles for the Billie Eilish concert film co-directed by James Cameron, opening May 8, 2026, with an Early Access event on April 29. The 130oz popcorn tin is priced at around $13. A collectible 24-oz tumbler in a matching design is expected to run $17 to $20. Both are at participating Regal locations while supplies last, with tickets on sale April 17. [Full Billie Eilish Regal collectibles details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/13/billie-eilish-hit-me-hard-and-soft-regal-popcorn-bucket-tumbler/) ![Regal Drops Billie Eilish Popcorn Tin and Tumbler for Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D Early Access](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Regal-Drops-Billie-Eilish-Popcorn-Tin-and-Tumbler-for-Hit-Me-Hard-and-Soft_-The-Tour-Live-in-3D-Earl-1600x900.jpg)Regal Drops Billie Eilish Popcorn Tin and Tumbler for Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D Early Access ### Michael (April 18, 2026) **Michael Jackson Fedora Popcorn Bucket.** The iconic Motown 25th Anniversary fedora that Michael Jackson wore during his first moonwalk performance is now a movie theater popcorn bucket for the Michael biopic opening April 18, 2026. The bucket is a full sculpted recreation of the black sequined fedora with the iconic red ribbon band. Available at major theater chains. [Full Michael popcorn bucket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/15/michael-jacksons-motown-25th-anniversary-fedora-is-now-a-popcorn-bucket-for-michael-jackson-biopic/) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Michael-Jackson-Motown-25th-Anniversary-Fedora-Is-Now-a-Popcorn-Bucket-for-Michael-Jackson-Biopic-1600x900.jpg) ### The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (April 1, 2026) The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the biggest collectibles release of spring 2026, with every major chain producing its own exclusive designs on top of the shared multi-chain Yoshi bucket. Opening day is April 1, 2026. Fantasy Land News has covered every chain announcement as it dropped. See our full chain-by-chain breakdowns below. **Yoshi Popcorn Bucket — approx. $50, available at all major chains.** A 105oz full-figure sculpt of Yoshi holding a white Yoshi Egg bowl where your popcorn goes. Available at AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Harkins, Marcus Theatres, Showcase Cinemas, and more. This is the shared non-exclusive bucket across chains. [Full Yoshi Popcorn Bucket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters/) **Cinemark Super Mario Galaxy Movie lineup.** Cinemark has the most extensive per-chain lineup for this film: a $35 Super Ticket Package with six collectible items, including a mini Bowser’s Cauldron keychain and a mini poster, a Luma Star LED Popcorn Bucket in four colors (green, red, yellow, blue) at $49.99, a Bowser’s Cauldron standalone bucket, and a 170-oz Square Tub. [Full Cinemark Mario Galaxy lineup here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/cinemark-just-dropped-the-full-super-mario-galaxy-movie-bucket-lineup-and-its-massive/) **Epic Theatres — all six Luma LED Popcorn Bucket colors plus a 260oz tub.** Epic Theatres is offering the full set of six Luma color variants plus an oversized 260oz tub option. [Full Epic Theatres Mario lineup here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/epic-theatres-is-offering-all-six-luma-led-popcorn-buckets-and-a-260oz-tub-for-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/) **Showcase Cinemas — opening day lineup confirmed.** [Full Showcase Cinemas Mario lineup here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/showcase-cinemas-reveals-super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-bucket-lineup-for-opening-day/) **Regal — advance tickets and MAR10 Day.** Regal began selling advance tickets for the film on MAR10 Day (March 10) and has its own exclusive collectibles tied to ticket purchase. [Full Regal Mario details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/regal-is-selling-advance-tickets-to-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-for-mar10-day/) **Fandango Orange Luma LED Popcorn Bucket — exclusive pre-order.** A Fandango-exclusive orange variant of the Luma LED bucket, available as a pre-order through the Fandango app. [Full Fandango Luma bucket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/orange-luma-led-popcorn-bucket-is-now-on-fandango-for-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/) **AMC Theatres –** The full list coming to [AMC Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/28/amc-super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-buckets/) has been confirmed to be Yoshi, Luma, and Bowser’s Mini Cauldron. AMC is going to be selling all six colors of the Luma Popcorn Bucket! Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange, and pink/purple. Which is the big news, originally it was only announced to have the Yellow Luma. Updated March 18th – **Bowser’s Cauldron is now a [Guinness World Record holder for World’s Smallest Popcorn Container](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/mini-bowser-cauldron-guinness-world-record-smallest-popcorn-container/), certified at 105 ML on March 17, 2026.** We were there as witnesses for the Official record! ![The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Buckets and new poster](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Regal-Is-Selling-Advance-Tickets-to-The-Super-Mario-Galaxy-Movie-for-MAR10-Day-1600x900.jpg)Regal Is Selling Advance Tickets to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for MAR10 Day ### Project Hail Mary (March 20, 2026) **Update March 16, 2026:** A second wave of Project Hail Mary collectibles has arrived in theaters. The [Rocky Habitat Popcorn Bucket and Rocky Shoulder Buddy are now available at Cinemark and Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/16/project-hail-mary-rocky-habitat-popcorn-bucket/). The Rocky Habitat bucket is $24.95 at Cinemark with a free same-day refill. Regal’s astronaut helmet bucket, modeled after Ryan Gosling’s EVA suit in the film, is the centerpiece of the Project Hail Mary collectibles program, with a chrome-finish visor that flips up to access popcorn. Alamo Drafthouse produced an exclusive pint glass by artist Chris Bilheimer. Marcus Theatres offered a light-up satellite/cylinder bucket featuring Ryland Grace on the exterior. Full Project Hail Mary popcorn bucket guide here. The bucket arrived in theaters on March 3. [Project Hail Mary helmet bucket arrival coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/the-first-masterpiece-of-2026-your-complete-guide-to-project-hail-mary-popcorn-buckets-merch/) ### Hoppers — Disney Pixar (March 6, 2026) Hoppers is the Pixar film about a girl who puts her mind into a robotic beaver to talk to animals, and the theater collectibles lean hard into the beaver and character themes. AMC, Cinemark, and Harkins all announced designs at launch, with Regal adding a Snack Pack Combo. Cinemark’s Fun-Sized Combo at $9.95 is one of the more accessible entry-level collectibles in recent Pixar releases. [Full Hoppers popcorn bucket guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/04/ghostface-returns-every-new-scream-7-popcorn-bucket-revealed/) ### Scream 7 (2026) AMC dropped its Scream 7 Ghostface door and bust popcorn buckets online ahead of the theatrical release. [See our AMC Scream 7 coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/10/dont-answer-the-phone-just-buy-the-scream-7-popcorn-bucket-today-at-select-theaters/ "Don’t Answer the Phone! Just Buy the Scream 7 Popcorn Bucket Today at Select Theaters") ### One Piece (Regal, 2026) Regal offered a 3D-printable One Piece popcorn bucket promotion with free popcorn included. [Full One Piece Regal bucket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/05/one-piece-popcorn-bucket-from-regal/) **DC Comics 90th Anniversary Popcorn Tins (February 2026, AMC).** AMC released a set of collectible tins and a lanyard set celebrating DC Comics’ 90th anniversary, with multiple character designs available online before selling through at concession stands. [Full DC Comics 90th Anniversary popcorn tin coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/03/dc-comics-90th-anniversary-popcorn-buckets-prices-designs-and-how-to-get-them/) **Markiplier’s Iron Lung (January 2026, Regal).** Regal offered a 3D-printed Iron Lung popcorn bucket tied to Markiplier’s theatrical release, with the design confirmed by Markiplier himself before going live on the Regal online store. [Full Iron Lung popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/27/markipliers-viral-iron-lung-popcorn-bucket-just-hit-the-regal-online-store/) **Lord of the Rings Extended Edition Theatrical Return (January 2026, AMC/Regal).** The return of all three extended editions to theaters came with an AMC Middle-Earth Map bucket, a One Ring bucket, and Regal exclusives across the entire run. [Full Lord of the Rings theatrical return popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/05/get-exclusive-popcorn-buckets-when-the-lord-of-the-rings-extended-editions-head-back-to-theaters-in-january-2026/) **Sinners (January 2026, AMC).** AMC released a limited-edition guitar case popcorn bucket for the film, available at select locations with confirmed pricing ahead of the theatrical window. [Full Sinners guitar case popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/23/amc-unveils-limited-edition-sinners-guitar-case-popcorn-bucket-price-locations-and-details/) **GOAT Movie (January 2026, Regal/Cinemark).** The Stephen Curry documentary came with a collectible popcorn tin available at Regal and Cinemark ahead of its release. [Full GOAT Movie popcorn tin coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/22/goat-movie-popcorn-tin-coming-to-regal-and-cinemark/) **Marty Supreme (December 24, 2025, re-released via A24 January 2026).** The sold-out Marty Supreme Ping Pong Ball Popcorn Bucket from A24 returned following the film’s nine Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, available for $15 with a ticket purchase. [Full Marty Supreme popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/23/the-sold-out-marty-supreme-ping-pong-ball-popcorn-bucket-is-finally-back-via-a24/) ### 2025 **Avatar: Fire and Ash (December 18, 2025).** **Jake Sully Banshee Ikran Popcorn Basket:** The standout piece is a large, fully sculpted popcorn bucket featuring Jake Sully’s ikran. The ikran is carrying a woven, shallow basket filled with popcorn. This bucket is an absolute must-have for any Pandora fan. Priced at $79.99. Designed and manufactured by Golden Link Inc. [Full Avatar: Fire and Ash collectibles guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/18/avatar-fire-ash-popcorn-buckets-announced-as-tickets-go-on-sale/) **The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (December 2025).** Multiple chains released SpongeBob-themed collectibles for the theatrical debut, with Regal offering a $45 combo bucket and sipper and Marcus Theatres putting tickets and a bucket online simultaneously at announcement. [Full SpongeBob Movie popcorn bucket and sipper guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/24/im-ready-the-spongebob-movie-search-for-squarepants-popcorn-buckets-and-sippers-full-price-and-location-guide/) **Anaconda (December 2025, Regal/Cinemark).** Cinemark released a snake-themed collectible bucket for the reboot, with Regal offering a limited-edition version that hit the online store around the same time. [Full Anaconda popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/26/limited-edition-anaconda-popcorn-bucket-collectible-slithers-into-regal/) **Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (December 5, 2025).** The FNAF 2 collectibles program was one of the largest horror rollouts of the year, with the FazTalker bucket, Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Box at AMC, the Stage Set combo at Marcus Theatres, and a full lineup at Epic Theatres all available at launch. [Full Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 popcorn bucket guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/26/2025-11-11-five-nights-at-freddys-2-popcorn-buckets-revealed-as-tickets-go-live/) **Mechagodzilla (December 2025, Alamo Drafthouse).** Alamo Drafthouse teased a colossal Mechagodzilla popcorn bucket in collaboration with Toho, continuing the chain’s run of artist-forward collectibles for major franchise properties. [Full Mechagodzilla popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/15/mechagodzilla-popcorn-bucket-teased-alamo-drafthouse-cinemas-x-godzilla-toho/) **Wicked: For Good (November 21, 2025).** The Emerald City Popcorn Bucket at $47.95 (Cinemark) and $56.95 (AMC Shop) was the standout. Regal produced an exclusive Musical Box that opened to reveal Elphaba and Glinda figures and played music for $48.99. Glinda’s Bubble lit up and featured a Glinda figure at $44.99. [Full Wicked: For Good collectibles guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/10/emerald-city-or-glindas-bubble-wicked-for-good-popcorn-buckets-guide/) **Zootopia 2 (November 26, 2025).** One of the biggest Disney Animation collectibles programs of the year, featuring the Gary the Snake sipper at Disneyland, Flash and Nick and Judy tins at AMC, a Giraffe bottle at concession stands, and a full chain-by-chain lineup across Marcus, Regal, and Cinemark. [Full Zootopia 2 popcorn bucket and collectibles guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/27/the-wild-collectibles-all-the-zootopia-2-popcorn-buckets-featuring-gary-the-snake-flash-and-a-nick-judy-tin/) **Silent Night, Deadly Night (November 2025, AMC).** AMC released a collectible cookie tin styled as a popcorn bucket for the horror holiday release, dropping online before hitting concession stands. [Full Silent Night, Deadly Night popcorn bucket tin coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/26/your-christmas-gift-is-a-nightmare-silent-night-deadly-night-popcorn-bucket-tin-drops-at-amc/) **Now You See Me: Now You Don’t (November 2025, Cinemark).** Cinemark released a Trick popcorn bucket for the theatrical run of the magic heist sequel. [Full Now You See Me: Now You Don’t popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/30/trick-popcorn-bucket-coming-to-cinemark-for-now-you-see-me-now-you-dont/) **TRON: Ares (October 10, 2025).** The $74.99 Lightcycle Popcorn Bucket with pulsing LED lights was the premium item. AMC had the 130oz Grid Pattern tub. Cinemark offered the TRON tin and cup in-theater. Alamo Drafthouse produced an exclusive pint glass by artist Chris Bilheimer. [Full TRON: Ares collectibles guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/27/74-99-lightcycle-popcorn-bucket-leads-massive-tron-ares-theater-collectibles-lineup/) **Predator: Badlands (October 2025, AMC/Regal).** AMC released an exclusive Predator bucket with a Totem Cup, while Regal offered the Scout Ship popcorn bucket as a standalone item available online. [Full Predator: Badlands popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/24/available-online-join-the-hunt-for-the-predator-badlands-scout-ship-popcorn-bucket/) **Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc (October 23, 2025, AMC/Cinemark).** The Pochita popcorn bucket sold out instantly online at both AMC and Cinemark, with pre-order waves opened after the initial sellout to meet collector demand. [Full Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/17/first-look-at-chainsaw-man-the-movie-reze-arc-amc-popcorn-bucket/) **Back to the Future 40th Anniversary (October 2025, AMC/Fandango Store).** AMC released a DeLorean popcorn bucket and tumbler for the 40th anniversary theatrical celebration, with the item also bundled into a $45 McFly 4K physical media package. The DeLorean bucket has since restocked and is now available on the Fandango Store as of April 2026. [Full Back to the Future DeLorean popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/21/delorean-popcorn-bucket-for-back-to-the-future-40th-anniversary-real-or-not/) [Fandango Store restock details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/07/back-to-the-future-delorean-popcorn-bucket-fandango-store/) **The Black Phone 2 (October 2025, AMC/Regal).** AMC’s Rotary Phone popcorn bucket was available in theaters and online, with Regal offering a Collector’s Combo that paired the bucket with Grabber-themed cups. [Full Black Phone 2 popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/01/black-phone-2-collectors-popcorn-bucket-and-the-grabber-cups/) **Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary (September 2025).** A collectible bucket tin and tumbler set dropped for the 50th anniversary theatrical screenings, with pricing and chain details covered at announcement. [Full Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/22/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-50th-anniversary-popcorn-bucket-and-tumbler-prices-and-details/) **Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (September 2025).** The Infinity Castle tumblers and popcorn buckets sold out instantly online at launch, with pre-order waves at both AMC and Cinemark opened after the initial sellout to meet ongoing demand. [Full Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/07/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-infinity-castle-movie-theater-collectibles-and-popcorn-buckets/) **Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (September 2025, Cinemark/others).** Cinemark released a Dollhouse-shaped popcorn bucket tin and a MerCat tumbler for the theatrical debut, with additional chain options confirmed at the same time. [Full Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/06/movie-theaters-announce-gabbys-dollhouse-the-movie-popcorn-buckets-ears-and-more-collectibles/) **Harry Potter: Back to Hogwarts (August/September 2025, Regal/Harkins/Marcus).** Hogwarts House-themed collectible buckets and tumblers were available at Regal, Harkins, and Marcus Theatres for the annual theatrical event, with Marcus releasing the final wave on September 7th. [Full Harry Potter Back to Hogwarts popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/31/back-to-hogwarts-harry-potter-collectible-popcorn-bucket-tumbler-at-regal/) **Toy Story 30th Anniversary (August/September 2025, AMC/Regal/Cinemark).** Buzz and Woody-themed collectible buckets and cups landed at AMC, Regal, and Cinemark for the anniversary theatrical screenings, with a limited-run Cinemark version and online availability following the initial sellout. [Full Toy Story 30th Anniversary popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/10/toy-story-30th-anniversary-buzz-woody-popcorn-bucket-and-cup-coming-to-amc-theaters/) **The Conjuring: Last Rites (August 2025).** The Annabelle popcorn bucket arrived at theaters for the final chapter of the Conjuring universe and was one of the most striking horror designs of the summer. [Full The Conjuring: Last Rites popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/19/the-conjuring-last-rites-annabelle-popcorn-bucket-arrives-at-theaters-and-is-nightmare-fuel/) **Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (August 2025).** An exclusive Top Hat popcorn bucket was produced for the final Downton Abbey film, giving fans a collectible tied to the end of the franchise. [Full Downton Abbey popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/20/a-grand-farewell-downton-abbey-fans-can-commemorate-the-end-of-an-era-with-exclusive-top-hat-popcorn-bucket/) **Freakier Friday (August 8, 2025, AMC/Marcus).** The Disney sequel came with the Swapcorn bucket, a dual-chamber design that reflected the body-swap premise of the film, available at AMC and Marcus Theatres with a companion drink. [Full Freakier Friday Swapcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/18/disney-freakier-friday-swap-corn-bucket-and-drink-coming-to-theaters/) **Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25, 2025).** AMC’s Giant Galactus Bucket at 341oz with LED eyes was the standout of the summer and set a Guinness World Record as the largest commercially available popcorn container. Regal offered the Fantasticar exclusive. Cinemark had H.E.R.B.I.E. as a combo vessel holding popcorn, drink, and candy simultaneously. [Full Fantastic Four: First Steps collectibles guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/04/every-fantastic-four-first-steps-popcorn-bucket-announced-amc-regal-and-cinemark/) **The Smurfs Movie (July 2025).** Multiple chains released Smurfs-themed collectibles ahead of the theatrical debut, with Rihanna publicly debuting the bucket design and driving early collector awareness before the online drop. [Full The Smurfs Movie popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/08/the-smurfs-movie-popcorn-buckets-and-novelties-coming-to-theaters/) **The Naked Gun (July 2025, AMC/Regal).** Regal and AMC both offered a beaver-shaped collectible bucket for the reboot, one of the more memorable gag designs of the year. [Full The Naked Gun popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/14/well-dam-thats-a-nice-beaver-the-naked-gun-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-regal-cinemas/) **Superman (July 11, 2025, AMC/Cinemark/Regal).** AMC, Cinemark (featuring Krypto the Superdog), and Regal all released Superman-themed collectible buckets for the DC Studios reboot, with the Cinemark versions going live online ahead of opening day. [Full Superman popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/08/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-a-superman-popcorn-bucket/) **Jurassic World Rebirth (July 2, 2025).** Regal’s Incubator Dual Container with a growing dinosaur inside was the exclusive item of note. AMC had the life-sized T-Rex Footprint at $28. Cinemark offered a T. rex head bucket with a same-day free refill. [Full Jurassic World Rebirth collectibles guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/25/your-jurassic-world-rebirth-popcorn-bucket-guide-regal-amc-cinemark-more/) **M3GAN 2.0 (June 27, 2025).** AMC’s Face Off bucket with a removable M3GAN face panel and Cinemark’s Cyberpunk bucket were the two standouts. Regal offered a Collectible Combo with figurine topper. [Full M3GAN 2.0 collectibles guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/25/m3gan-2-0-popcorn-buckets-from-regal-cinemark-and-amc/) **Elio (June 20, 2025).** The Glordon popcorn bucket was the standout design for Pixar’s Elio, available at multiple chains at launch with the full lineup announced ahead of opening day. [Full Elio popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/27/disney-pixar-elio-popcorn-buckets-coming-to-movie-theaters-june-20th/) **How to Train Your Dragon (live-action, May 22, 2025).** AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and Marcus Theatres all produced chain-exclusive buckets for the live-action remake, making it one of the most widely distributed multi-chain collectibles programs of the spring. [Full How to Train Your Dragon popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/21/we-my-friends-have-how-to-train-your-dragon-popcorn-buckets-at-amc-regal-cinemas-cinemark-and-marcus-theaters/) **Lilo and Stitch (live-action, May 23, 2025).** AMC’s flocked Stitch bucket and sipper combo was the premium item for the live-action remake, with Cinemark and additional chains also releasing their own designs ahead of the theatrical opening. [Full Lilo and Stitch popcorn bucket coverage here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/06/stitch-mania-must-have-disney-lilo-stitch-popcorn-buckets-coming-to-a-theater-near-you/) **Marvel Thunderbolts (May 2, 2025).** AMC’s Red Guardian Limousine at $49.99 was the most talked-about item. Regal offered Funko Topper sippers for the full team roster. Cinemark had the Helmet bucket. [Full Thunderbolts collectibles guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/04/04/marvel-thunderbolts-popcorn-buckets-driving-into-movie-theaters/) ### 2024 **Inside Out 2 (June 14, 2024).** AMC, Regal, and Cinemark all offered Anger-themed and emotion character buckets for the Pixar sequel. One of the early examples of a Pixar film getting full multi-chain collectibles treatment. [Full Inside Out 2 collectibles guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/06/14/inside-out-2-popcorn-buckets-from-amc-regal-cinemark/) ![Galactus and H.E.R.B.I.E. Popcorn Buckets Sell Out Instantly for Fantastic Four: First Steps!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Fantastic-FOur_-First-Steps-popcorn-buckets-sold-out-1598x900.jpg)![TRON: Ares Tickets and Collectibles Hit Theaters, Plus a New Ride Overlay at Disney Parks](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tron-Popcorn-Bucket-Lightcycle-run-Magic-Kingdom-Tickets-1600x900.jpg)![Wicked: For Good Popcorn Buckets & Collectibles Guide: Prices, Theaters (AMC, Regal, Cinemark) & Release Date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Wicked-For-Good-Popcorn-Buckets-AMC-1-1600x895.jpg)![Inside Out 2 Popcorn Buckets from AMC - Regal - Cinemark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Inside-Out-2-Popcorn-1600x800.jpg)## Frequently Asked Questions About Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets **Where can I buy movie theater popcorn buckets online?** Most major chains sell collectibles through their online shops. AMC Shop is at amctheatres.com, Regal Store is at regmovies.com, Cinemark’s shop is at cinemark.com, and Marcus MegaStore ships nationally. Fandango also offers exclusive bundles tied to ticket purchases for major releases. For sold-out items, eBay and Facebook Marketplace are the main secondary market options. **Do movie theater popcorn buckets come with popcorn?** Most sculpted collectible buckets include a large popcorn at the time of purchase. Some chains also offer same-day free refills with certain bucket purchases. Cinemark’s standard policy on most of their large-format buckets is a free same-day refill. Check each chain’s specific listing for what is included, as it varies by item and film. **Are movie theater popcorn buckets limited edition?** Most are available while supplies last, with no set production cap announced. In practice, high-demand items like the Galactus bucket or the Yoshi bucket sell through quickly at popular locations. Items available online through chain shops tend to sell out faster than in-theater stock. Some Alamo Drafthouse items are explicitly limited to a specific number of units. **Can I get movie theater popcorn buckets if I don’t live near that chain?** Yes for most items. AMC Shop, Regal Store, and Marcus MegaStore all offer national shipping. Cinemark and Epic Theatres are more in-theater-only for some items, though Cinemark has been expanding its online ordering. Fandango bundles require ticket purchase but ship nationally. **Which movie theater chain has the best popcorn buckets?** It depends on the film. AMC tends to have the biggest and most expensive premium items. Cinemark has the most variety per film. Regal specializes in exclusive combo designs. For any specific film, Fantasy Land News covers all chains side by side so you can compare before deciding where to buy your tickets. **How far in advance are movie theater popcorn buckets announced?** Typically, one to three weeks before a major film opens. Cinemark and AMC tend to announce earlier and more completely. Some chains trickle information out over multiple weeks. Fandango bundles are often announced the same week ticket sales open. Fantasy Land News covers every announcement as it happens, so you always have the earliest possible notice. **What is the most expensive movie theater popcorn bucket ever made?** The TRON: Ares Lightcycle Popcorn Bucket at $74.99 and the AMC Giant Galactus Popcorn Bucket at $79.99 are among the most expensive released to date. The Galactus bucket also holds the record for the largest volume at 341oz — more than seven standard large popcorns. **Does Fantasy Land News cover non-Disney movie theater buckets?** Yes. While Fantasy Land News is rooted in Disney and Disney-connected entertainment, the theater collectibles coverage extends to any major film releasing significant collectible merchandise. Marvel, Universal, Pixar, and franchise films like Jurassic World and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are all covered. The full archive is at the link below. For every new movie theater popcorn bucket announcement the moment it drops, follow us at [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). Full popcorn bucket coverage for both parks and theaters: [Fantasy Land News Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-popcorn-buckets/). Disney Parks Bucket Guide: [Disney Popcorn Buckets 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/) ## Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets 2026 — Every Chain, Every Film ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) --- ### [Disney Popcorn Buckets 2026 — Every Current Bucket at Walt Disney World and Disneyland](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/) **Published:** March 14, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney popcorn buckets** are one of the most collected souvenirs at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, with new designs released every season, festival, and major film. This guide is updated every month and covers every bucket currently available at the parks, how the refill program works, how to use mobile order to snag the most in-demand releases, and the movie theater collectibles you can grab before or after a Disney-connected film. Fantasy Land News has tracked every Disney popcorn bucket release since 2024. Bookmark this page and check back monthly for the latest. Fantasy Land News tracks every movie theater popcorn bucket across all major chains. See the full lineup in our [Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) *Last updated:* September 28, 2026 ![Disney Popcorn Buckets 2026 — Every Current Bucket at Walt Disney World and Disneyland](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hatbox-Ghost-Popcorn-Bucket-and-Headless-Horseman-Sipper-Coming-to-MNSSHP-2026-1600x900.jpg)Hatbox Ghost and Headless Horseman Popcorn Buckets Coming to MNSSHP 2026## What Makes Disney Popcorn Buckets Worth Collecting Disney started treating popcorn buckets as collectibles in earnest around 2022, and the shift has been significant. What used to be a simple refillable container shaped like a character head is now a full-scale merchandise category with light-up features, sound effects, interactive technology, artist collaborations, limited festival runs, and viral moments that create hours-long lines at the parks. The appeal breaks down into a few groups. Families with young kids grab them for the practicality of unlimited popcorn refills throughout a multi-day trip. Disney adults collect them as display pieces and shelf decor. Resellers watch for limited releases that spike in value on eBay within hours of selling out. And casual visitors pick them up because walking through the park with a Monsters, Inc. canister that lights up and screams is genuinely fun. Disney also controls scarcity deliberately. Festival-exclusive buckets, mobile-order-only releases, and two-per-guest purchase limits all keep demand high and resale prices steep. If a bucket you want is announced, it is worth moving quickly. ## How Much Do Disney Popcorn Buckets Cost (and Are They Refillable)? The standard refillable popcorn bucket at Walt Disney World costs **$14.29** and comes with your first filling of popcorn included. Refills run **$2.75** per refill at any participating popcorn cart and are valid for the length of your stay, not just a single day. There is no limit to the number of refills you can get. Premium and specialty buckets are priced separately and are higher. These are the sculpted, themed, or interactive designs that come out for festivals, seasons, and character launches. Prices on premium buckets typically range from **$22 to $50+**, depending on complexity. The Disneyland 70th Celebration talking Mickey bucket, for example, launched at $50.99. Premium buckets also come with popcorn included at the time of purchase. At Disneyland Resort, the standard refillable bucket price is slightly different from Walt Disney World. Refills at Disneyland are generally **$2.25 to $2.75,** depending on the bucket type and promotion period. Purchase limits apply to most specialty and limited releases. Disney typically allows **two per guest per transaction**. Some highly anticipated releases, like Bluey items at Disneyland, have higher limits (up to ten per transaction in some cases). Standard buckets are refillable indefinitely on return trips to the parks. Specialty premium buckets can also be refilled at the standard refill price, though refill programs tied to specific anniversary or festival buckets may have expiration dates. Always check the terms on any specialty bucket at the time of purchase. ## Every Disney World Popcorn Bucket Available Right Now — June 2026 This section is updated at the start of each month. All items listed are confirmed available as of the date above. Availability is always while supplies last. For the full detailed breakdown of every March 2026 Walt Disney World bucket, including exact cart locations and coming-soon spring releases, read our [complete March 2026 Walt Disney World popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/every-walt-disney-world-popcorn-bucket-available-in-march-2026-plus-whats-coming-this-spring/). ### Resort-Wide (All Four Parks) ![Disney Confirms 2026 Halloween Popcorn Bucket Lineup: New Headless Horseman and Vampire Mickey Designs Join Returning Favorites](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Disney-Confirms-Full-2026-Halloween-Popcorn-Bucket-Lineup-1600x900.jpg)Disney Confirms 2026 Halloween Popcorn Bucket Lineup: New Headless Horseman and Vampire Mickey Designs Join Returning Favorites**Vampire Mickey Mouse Popcorn Bucket and Winnie the Pooh Hunny Bee Sipper — confirmed, arriving Aug. 7, 2026.** No party ticket required for either. The Vampire Mickey Mouse Popcorn Bucket, a Dracula-caped take on Mickey holding a glowing pumpkin, is available at select carts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom. The Winnie the Pooh Hunny Bee Sipper, showing Pooh dressed as a bee atop a glowing honeypot jack-o’-lantern, is available at select carts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom. Both are limited to two per person, per transaction, while supplies last. Pricing has not been officially confirmed. [Full lineup and details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/07/disney-halloween-2026-popcorn-buckets-full-lineup-confirmed/) **Jerrod Maruyama Kawaii Popcorn Bucket — $14.29.** The most widely available bucket across all four Walt Disney World parks right now. Artist Jerrod Maruyama’s signature kawaii-style illustration fills the bucket with beloved Disney characters including Woody and Buzz Lightyear, Crush, Anna and Elsa, and Remy, alongside park-specific icons like the Expedition Everest Yeti, a Tower of Terror bellhop, the three Hitchhiking Ghosts, and all four park landmarks: Spaceship Earth, the Tree of Life, the Tower of Terror, and Cinderella Castle. Comes with popcorn included; refills are $2.75. A matching refillable mug with the same artwork is also available. [Full details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/26/new-walt-disney-world-jerrod-maruyama-kawaii-popcorn-bucket/) **Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket — May 1 through July 31.** A brand-new [Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/04/vi-passholder-summer-days-2026-full-perk-breakdown-popcorn-bucket/) is coming to all five Walt Disney World locations starting May 1 as part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026. It will be available daily at the Snack Cart near Creations Shop at EPCOT, City Hall Popcorn Cart at Magic Kingdom, the Popcorn Cart near The Hollywood Brown Derby at Hollywood Studios, Chakranadi at Animal Kingdom, and the Mainstage Cart in the Marketplace at Disney Springs. This is the first time a dedicated Annual Passholder bucket has been part of the Summer Days program. Availability is while supplies last each day. - [Walt Disney World Passholders Are Getting an Exclusive Popcorn Bucket This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/15/vipassholder-summer-days-2026-popcorn-bucket-merch-walt-disney-world/) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Disney-World-Annual-Passholder-Popcorn-Bucket-1-1600x900.jpg)### Hollywood Studios **Bullseye Popcorn Bucket — $26.99**: Now available at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. Bullseye debuted at Disneyland on June 18 and arrived at all popcorn stands inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 19. The poseable figure can stand on four legs or rear up on his hind legs, with a saddle that opens to hold popcorn directly. Flip him over and each foot spells out A-N-D-Y. Comes with a Disney Parks branded carrying strap in autumn western tones. Full details in our [Bullseye popcorn bucket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/08/bullseye-popcorn-bucket-disneyland-walt-disney-world/). ![The Bullseye Popcorn Bucket Is the Best Toy Story 5 Collectible Coming to the US](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Bullseye-Popcorn-Bucket-Is-the-Best-Toy-Story-5-Collectible-Coming-to-the-US-1600x900.jpg)The Bullseye Popcorn Bucket Is the Best Toy Story 5 Collectible Coming to the US**Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister Popcorn Bucket — $28.00.** Available at popcorn stands throughout Hollywood Studios. This is one of the more interactive releases at the parks right now: it lights up and plays a screaming sound effect. The design is modeled after the iconic scream canisters from the film. Comes with popcorn. [Full Pixar bucket and sipper details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/03/new-pixar-popcorn-bucket-sipper-at-disneyland-and-walt-disney-world/) **Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper — $19.79.** Available at Woody’s Lunchbox via mobile order. Comes with a drink. The mobile order availability makes this one of the easier specialty sippers to snag without waiting in line. **Toy Story Alien Sipper — $16.79.** Available at Woody’s Lunchbox. This one has maintained consistent year-round availability and is a reliable option if other limited releases are sold out. ![New Pixar Popcorn Bucket & Sipper at Disneyland and Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disneyland-Disney-Hollywood-Studios-Pixar-Popcorn-Bucket-and-Sipper-1600x900.jpg)New Pixar Popcorn Bucket & Sipper at Disneyland and Walt Disney World**BB-8 Sipper — $16.29.** Available at ABC Commissary in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. **Bubo Wamba Family Farms Cup — $15.29.** Available at the Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. **Star Wars May the 4th Popcorn Buckets and Sippers — Live Today (May 4, 2026).** The Jabba’s Sail Barge Popcorn Bucket ($30.00), Salvaged Protocol Droid Popcorn Bucket ($29.00), Bantha Sipper, and rechargeable Lightsaber Swizzle Sticks are all available now at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Both buckets are served with Spicy Cheese Popcorn and are limited to two per person, per transaction, while supplies last. Mobile order is live now at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Souvenir Release location in Galaxy’s Edge, opening at 8:30 AM. The virtual queue for the May the Fourth merchandise event at Vacation Fun opens at 7:00 AM. [Full mobile order and virtual queue details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/04/star-wars-popcorn-buckets-mobile-order-may-the-fourth-2026/) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Star-Wars-Day-May-the-Fourth-2026_-Popcorn-Buckets-and-Sippers-Now-on-Mobile-Order-at-Hollywood-Stud-1-1600x900.jpg)### EPCOT The Jerrod Maruyama Kawaii Popcorn Bucket is available inside the park at this time. ### Disney’s Animal Kingdom **Scar Popcorn Bucket — $26.63.** Features Scar’s iconic, sinister expression with light-up eyes. Comes with an adjustable strap and popcorn included at purchase. Available at Mahindi in Africa, The Feeding Ground in Discovery Island, Chakranadi in Asia, and Trek Snacks in Asia. [Full Lion King bucket story here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/14/no-king-no-king-la-la-la-la-la-new-disneys-the-lion-king-popcorn-bucket-sipper-at-animal-kingdom/) The **Ed Hyena Sipper** rounds out the Lion King lineup at Animal Kingdom for **$19.48**. Ed is shown mid-giggle fit, which makes this one of the more fun character designs currently at any Walt Disney World park. It’s available at The Feeding Ground, Mahindi, Chakranadi, Trek Snacks, and ice cream carts throughout the park. ### Magic Kingdom **Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket and Headless Horseman Sipper — confirmed, arriving Aug. 7, 2026 (MNSSHP exclusive).** Disney has officially confirmed both party-exclusive designs debuting alongside the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of the season. The Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket, which debuted at Disneyland in July, is crossing over to Walt Disney World, joined by a new Headless Horseman Sipper depicting him atop his rearing black horse with a flaming jack-o’-lantern raised overhead. Both are sold exclusively at Magic Kingdom carts near Cinderella Castle to party ticket holders, with quantities limited each night and a cap of two per person, per transaction. Pricing has not been officially confirmed. [Full lineup and details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/07/disney-halloween-2026-popcorn-buckets-full-lineup-confirmed/) ![Sam Eagle Popcorn Bucket Surprise-Released Early at Magic Kingdom for $22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-DX-A250-Foodie-Guide-SamEagleBucket-1-1600x900.jpg)Sam Eagle Popcorn Bucket Surprise-Released Early at Magic Kingdom for $22**Sam Eagle Popcorn Bucket — $22.00 (available now, early release).** The patriotic Muppets bucket tied to Disney Celebrates America has surprise-dropped at Magic Kingdom ahead of schedule — Disneyland’s official launch date is June 30, but Walt Disney World guests can grab it today. The bucket features Sam Eagle in full Uncle Sam mode with a star-spangled top hat, ruffled collar, podium base, and a red, white, and blue Disney Parks lanyard. Comes with popcorn included. Limited to two per person, per transaction, while supplies last. [Full details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/15/sam-eagle-popcorn-bucket-magic-kingdom-early-release/) ### Disney Springs Disney Springs occasionally carries specialty buckets that have sold through at the parks. Availability here is unpredictable and varies week to week. The Maruyama bucket is available at Disney Springs as well. **Stitch Mummy Popcorn Bucket and Pluto Skeleton Sipper — returning for 2026.** Both fan favorites from the 2025 Halloween season are back. The Stitch Mummy Popcorn Bucket, wrapped head to toe in bandages, returns to select locations in Disney Springs, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, and Disney’s Blizzard Beach. The Pluto Skeleton Sipper, which sold out repeatedly last year, returns to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach only. Both are available while supplies last. [Full lineup and details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/07/disney-halloween-2026-popcorn-buckets-full-lineup-confirmed/) ## Every Disneyland Popcorn Bucket and Sipper Available Right Now in September 2026 ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-DLR-Novelties-Roundup-Nightmare-Before-Christmas-1600x900.jpg)**Disney Eats published its own running guide to Disneyland Resort novelties on Sept. 28, 2026, and it lists 38 popcorn buckets, sippers, mugs, glow cubes, straw clips, and toppers across Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and the resort hotels.** Everything below matches that list. Disney’s guide does not include prices, so the prices here are the most recent reported prices. Where we could not confirm a Disneyland price, we say so. The biggest change since our last update is the Headless Horseman Bucket. It launched in August as an Oogie Boogie Bash exclusive, and Disney now lists it as available all day. Halloween Time runs through Oct. 31 and Plaza de la Familia at California Adventure runs through Nov. 2, so the seasonal pieces in the first half of this section have about a month left. For the Walt Disney World side of the season, see our [full 2026 Halloween popcorn bucket lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/07/disney-halloween-2026-popcorn-buckets-full-lineup-confirmed/). **The fastest way to collect the Halloween buckets.** Mobile order at Disneyland Resort runs through the Disneyland app, not My Disney Experience. The popcorn cart at Grizzly Peak Airfield in California Adventure takes mobile order and carries four of the five Halloween buckets: the Halloween Popcorn Bucket, the Headless Horseman, Vampire Mickey, and Jack Skellington. It also has the Mayor Sipper. In Disneyland Park, Harbour Galley takes mobile order and carries the Hatbox Ghost, Vampire Mickey, and Jack Skellington buckets. ### Halloween Time Popcorn Buckets **Halloween Popcorn Bucket: $16.** Ursula, the Evil Queen, and Maleficent gather around a cauldron on one side, and Mickey and friends in costume fill the other. It is the least expensive Halloween bucket at the resort and has the highest cap, ten per person, per transaction. Comes with popcorn. Find it at eight Disneyland Park popcorn carts, including the ones near Haunted Mansion, Mark Twain Riverboat, City Hall, and Central Plaza. In California Adventure, it is at the carts near Carthay Circle Restaurant, on Pixar Pier, and at Grizzly Peak Airfield, which takes mobile order. **Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost Bucket.** The bucket takes the shape of the ghost’s hatbox and puts his green face front and center, and a lever at the base turns a door so he appears and disappears like he does in the attraction. It now comes with a six-pack of Chocolate Chip or Pumpkin Cookies, Funnel Cake Fries, or popcorn, depending on where you buy it. Limit two per person, per transaction. The location list has changed since the Aug. 13 D23 Day launch. Disney now lists it only in Disneyland Park, at Harbour Galley and Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, both on mobile order, and at the popcorn carts near Mark Twain Riverboat and Haunted Mansion. It is no longer listed at California Adventure. Disney’s guide does not include a price. [Our original Hatbox Ghost bucket coverage is here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/hatbox-ghost-popcorn-bucket-disneyland/) **The Headless Horseman Bucket: $32.25.** This is the one to know about. The Horseman rides his black horse with a jack-o’-lantern held high, and when the bucket launched Aug. 18, only Oogie Boogie Bash guests could buy it. Disney’s Sept. 28 guide now lists it as available all day. It comes with popcorn, French Fries, regular Cotton Candy, or a Chocolate Chip Cookie, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is a California Adventure piece. Hollywood Lounge, Smokejumpers Grill, and the Grizzly Peak Airfield popcorn cart all take mobile order, and you can also find it at the popcorn carts near Carthay Circle Restaurant and on Pixar Pier, at select outdoor vending carts, and at the Great Hall cart inside Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. At Walt Disney World, the Headless Horseman design launched as a Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party exclusive. **Vampire Mickey Mouse Bucket: $32.99 to $35.50, depending on location.** Mickey wears a cape and top hat and carries a jack-o’-lantern. This is the easiest Halloween bucket to find, with 12 spots in Disneyland Park, six in California Adventure, Craftsman Grill at the Grand Californian, and The Coffee House at the Disneyland Hotel. Mobile order works at Galactic Grill, Harbour Galley, Refreshment Corner, Hollywood Lounge, Smokejumpers Grill, the Grizzly Peak Airfield popcorn cart, and The Coffee House. It comes with Bread Sticks, popcorn, French Fries, a cookie, or a six-pack of Pumpkin Cookies, depending on where you buy it. Limit two per person, per transaction. Walt Disney World has its own Vampire Mickey bucket at all four of its parks. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-DLR-Novelties-Roundup-Vampire-Mickey-1600x900.png)**Jack Skellington Gravestone Bucket: $29.59, or $44.49 in a combo with the Mayor Sipper.** Back for 2026, Jack sits on top of a gravestone that opens to hold your snack while Zero floats alongside with a basket and a carved pumpkin. The combo saves $2.89 over buying the bucket and the Mayor Sipper separately. The bucket comes with French Fries, a Chocolate Chip Cookie, popcorn, or a six-pack of Pumpkin Cookies, depending on location. Limit ten per person, per transaction. Find it at The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, and Stage Door Café in Disneyland Park, at the Grizzly Peak Airfield popcorn cart in California Adventure, and at the Great Hall cart at the Grand Californian. Every one of those except The Golden Horseshoe and the Great Hall cart takes mobile order. ### Halloween Sippers, Cups, and Tumblers **The Mayor Sipper: $17.79.** Turn the Mayor’s head to switch between his happy face and his frightened one. Comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit ten per person, per transaction. It is sold at the same six spots as the Jack Skellington Gravestone Bucket, and it is the other half of the $44.49 combo. **Cars Land Lighted Cone Sipper: $29.79.** Returning from 2025, this orange sipper is shaped like one of the Cozy Cone Motel rooms and has a spooky grin that lights up, just like the Haul-O-Ween cones around Cars Land. It comes with a fountain drink and a detachable Radiator Springs lanyard. Limit ten per person, per transaction. It is only sold at the Cozy Cone Motel, at Cones 1, 2, 3, and 5, and all four take mobile order. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-DLR-Novelties-Roundup-Cone-1600x900.jpg)**Halloween Travel Tumbler: $14.99.** The artwork matches the Mickey and friends side of the Halloween Popcorn Bucket, with the gang gathered in Mickey’s Toontown among black cats, bats, spiderwebs, and candy. It comes with coffee, hot cocoa, a fountain drink, a frozen drink, or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit ten per person, per transaction. You will find it at 16 quick-service spots in Disneyland Park, five in California Adventure, and The Coffee House at the Disneyland Hotel, and most of them take mobile order. **Haunted Mansion Holiday Cup.** Marking 25 years of Haunted Mansion Holiday, this cup puts Jack, Sally, Zero, Oogie Boogie, and more of the Nightmare Before Christmas cast on a gingerbread and snowflake design. It is served with DOLE Whip drinks, including DOLE Whip Pineapple-Orange with Guava Juice, a DOLE Whip Tropical Float, and a Tropical Float with a splash of rum. It is only at the outdoor patio bar at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel. Price not listed. ### Halloween Glow Cubes, Straw Clips, and Toppers Each of these is sold with a drink. The prices below are the reported prices for the novelty itself, and the drink may ring up separately. **Halloween Huey, Dewey, and Louie Bottle Topper: $9.49.** The three nephews stack up in costume on top of a glowing jack-o’-lantern, and the topper comes on a bottled Coca-Cola. Limit two per person, per transaction. This is mostly a snack-cart item. Look for it at churro, pretzel, and lemonade carts across Disneyland Park, plus Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Good Boy! Grocers, Ship to Shore Marketplace, and Troubadour Tavern. In California Adventure, try Willie’s Churros on Buena Vista Street, Señor Buzz Churros on Pixar Pier, the churro carts near Goofy’s Sky School and Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, and Mortimer’s Market. **Hades Glow Cube: $11.69.** Hades’ flaming hair glows blue, then switches to red once the cube is in your drink. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is at ten Disneyland Park locations, including Galactic Grill, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Red Rose Taverne, and Troubadour Tavern. In California Adventure, it is at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Paradise Garden Grill, and Studio Catering Co., and all four take mobile order. **Oogie Boogie Moon Glow Cube: $11.69.** A glowing green orb with Oogie Boogie’s silhouette. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. Find it at seven Disneyland Park locations, including Galactic Grill, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Mint Julep Bar, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, and Stage Door Café, plus Hollywood Lounge and Smokejumpers Grill in California Adventure. At Hollywood Lounge it is served with the Phantom Potion. It is also at the Broken Spell Lounge at the Disneyland Hotel. **Magic Key Ursula Straw Clip: $9.49.** This one is for Magic Key holders only. Ursula holds her famous contract with a smirk. Limit one per person, per Magic Key pass, per transaction. Comes with a fountain drink. It is one of the most widely sold Halloween pieces, at 14 Disneyland Park locations from Alien Pizza Planet to Troubadour Tavern and six in California Adventure, including Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Corn Dog Castle, Smokejumpers Grill, and Studio Catering Co. **Pain and Panic Straw Clip: $8.49.** Hades’ two hapless henchmen from Hercules dangle off the side of your cup. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is at 14 Disneyland Park locations, including The Golden Horseshoe, Stage Door Café, and the churro and pretzel carts near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. In California Adventure, it is at Churros at Hollywood Land, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, and select outdoor vending carts. Pair it with the Hades Glow Cube and you have the whole Hercules villain set. ### Plaza de la Familia Sipper **Coco Lantern Sipper: $30.99.** This launched Sept. 3 for Plaza de la Familia and Hispanic Heritage Month. The bronze-toned lantern is wrapped in marigolds and art of Miguel, Mama Coco, Héctor, and Dante, and the lit center spins with three glow patterns. It comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. It has spread well past its three launch locations and is now at six Disneyland Park spots, including Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante and Ship to Shore Marketplace, and eight in California Adventure, including Paradise Garden Grill, Fairfax Market, and Hollywood Lounge. ### Year-Round Disneyland Buckets These are not tied to a season. Like every Disney novelty, they are sold while supplies last. **Mickey’s Ice Cream Truck.** This one holds a sundae, not popcorn. Mickey drives a pastel, sprinkle-covered ice cream truck with Goofy serving treats, and the soft-serve cone on top doubles as a spoon. It is served with the Oswald Sundae at Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream in California Adventure and is also listed at Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor in Disneyland Park. Both take mobile order. Limit ten per person, per transaction. Price not listed. **Yummy Popcorn Bucket.** Tied to Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, it looks like an old-school movie theater popcorn box, with bold lettering and a smiling kernel character. Anyone who follows our [movie theater popcorn bucket coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) will see the nod. It is sold at one spot, the popcorn cart near Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster in Mickey’s Toontown. Price not listed. **Bluey Bucket: approx. $14.99.** A printed bucket with Bluey and her family together at home, tied to Bluey’s Best Day Ever! at Fantasyland Theatre. Comes with popcorn. It is now listed at two carts, on the “it’s a small world” Promenade and near Fantasyland Theatre. The carts near Central Plaza and City Hall that carried it at launch are no longer on Disney’s list. The limit was ten per transaction at launch, and Disney’s current guide prints it two different ways, so check at the cart. [Our Bluey bucket and sipper launch coverage is here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/13/disneyland-gets-a-bluey-sipper-and-popcorn-bucket-when-blueys-best-day-ever-opens-march-22/), and our [Bluey Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/) has everything else. **Lightning McQueen Bucket.** The Cars 20th anniversary bucket has Rust-eze decals, the number 95, lights, and pull-back wheels that send him zooming off when you let go. It comes with popcorn, French Fries, or a Pineapple Spear or Grapes, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. At Disneyland Resort it is only in California Adventure, at Cozy Cone Motel 5, Fillmore’s Taste-In, and Flo’s V8 Cafe. Cozy Cone 5 and Flo’s take mobile order. [Full Lightning McQueen bucket details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/cars-20th-anniversary-lightning-mcqueen-popcorn-bucket/) ### Year-Round Disneyland Sippers, Mugs, and Toppers **Donald Souvenir Sipper.** Donald swims through an underwater scene in a snorkel and a striped floatie, surrounded by bubbles and fish. Comes with a small drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is a Toontown item, at Café Daisy, which takes mobile order, and Good Boy! Grocers. **Bluey Sipper: approx. $30.** A sculpted Bluey sits on top of a blue sipper. Comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. Find it at the churro and pretzel carts on the “it’s a small world” Promenade and at Troubadour Tavern, which takes mobile order. **Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper.** A Little Green Man in blue goggles wears a jetpack that lights up. Comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. In Disneyland Park, look at Alien Pizza Planet, Galactic Grill, the churro cart near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, and the Tomorrowland Fruit Cart. In California Adventure, it is at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta and Paradise Garden Grill, both on mobile order. It sells for $19.79 at Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s guide does not list the Disneyland price. [Our Pixar bucket and sipper coverage is here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/03/new-pixar-popcorn-bucket-sipper-at-disneyland-and-walt-disney-world/) **Flo’s Classic Shake in Souvenir Glass.** Flo’s V8 Cafe serves its Vanilla, Chocolate, or Strawberry Shake topped with Road Gravel, and you can get it in a vintage diner-style Cars Land glass. Flo’s takes mobile order. Price not listed. **Megabot Sipper.** From Big Hero 6. Turn the Megabot’s head to switch between a cheerful yellow face and an angry red one, and pose its long, battle-scuffed limbs. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is sold at Aunt Cass Café and Lucky Fortune Cookery in San Fransokyo Square and at Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, all on mobile order. **Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar 15th Anniversary Hyena Mug.** A mug inspired by the laughing hyenas on Jungle Cruise. It comes with the Barrel of Mischief cocktail, which joined the menu in May for Trader Sam’s 15th anniversary. Limit two per transaction, while supplies last. It is only at Trader Sam’s at the Disneyland Hotel. Price not listed. **Disneyland 70th Celebration Abominable Snowman Sipper: $34.79.** The Matterhorn’s yeti in sipper form. The 70th Celebration wrapped Aug. 9, but this sipper is still on Disney’s list, and it has moved well beyond the two locations we first listed. Troubadour Tavern is no longer on the list. Find it at Red Rose Taverne, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, and Refreshment Corner, all on mobile order, plus the churro cart on the “it’s a small world” Promenade and the fruit carts in Critter Country and Tomorrowland. Comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. **Disneyland 70th Mad Tea Party Teacups Bottle Topper.** Alice sits on top of four glowing teacups modeled after the Mad Tea Party ride in Fantasyland. In Disneyland Park, look for it at Churros & Lemonade in Bayou Country, the churro cart near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, and the pretzel cart near Star Tours. In California Adventure, it is at Señor Buzz Churros, Willie’s Churros, and the churro cart near Goofy’s Sky School. Price not listed. ### Avengers Campus Sippers and Straw Clips **Captain America Shield Sipper.** Shaped like Cap’s shield, with adjustable straps so you can wear it on your arm or across your back and keep your hands free. Comes with a fountain drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is sold at Pym Test Kitchen, which takes mobile order, Shawarma Palace, Shawarma & More, and Terran Treats. **The Fantastic Four: Clobberin’ Sipper.** Named for the Thing’s catchphrase, it has a rugged, rocky exterior, retro-futuristic details, and the team’s 4 emblem. Comes with a Coca-Cola Freestyle drink or a bottled Coca-Cola, depending on location. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is at Pym Test Kitchen, on mobile order, and Shawarma Palace. **Glowing Pym Particle Capsule.** Drop it in your drink and it glows red or blue, which stands out most at night on Avengers Campus. It is sold at Pym Tasting Lab and Pym Test Kitchen, both on mobile order. Price not listed. **Mister Fantastic Straw Clip.** Reed Richards shows off his stretching powers on your straw. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. Pym Test Kitchen only. **Spider-Man Straw Clip.** Spidey hangs from a strand of web on the side of your cup. Comes with a fountain drink. Limit two per person, per transaction. Pym Test Kitchen only. ### Star Wars Popcorn Buckets and Sippers All three Star Wars buckets come with Popped Grains, popcorn, Spiced Chicharrons, or Chocolate Popped Corn, depending on location, and all three are sold at Kat Saka’s Kettle, the popcorn cart near Star Trader in Tomorrowland, and the beverage carts in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Each has a limit of two per person, per transaction. [Our Star Wars novelty coverage at Disneyland is here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/06/star-wars-popcorn-buckets-disneyland-2026/) **BDX Droid Bucket: $29.** The little droid from The Mandalorian and Grogu has light-up eyes with three modes, antennas that move, legs that extend, a hidden compartment for your snack, and a detachable strap. [Our BDX Droid Bucket coverage is here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/15/bdx-droid-popcorn-bucket-disney-parks-mandalorian-grogu/) **Jabba’s Sail Barge Bucket.** Modeled on the Khetanna, Jabba’s sail barge from Return of the Jedi, with light-up features, hidden character figures to find, and a detachable strap. It sells for $30 at Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s guide does not list the Disneyland price. **Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket.** A weathered protocol droid with brightly glowing eyes. It sells for $29 at Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s guide does not list the Disneyland price. **Bantha Sipper.** A shaggy Bantha with spiral horns and built-in sound effects. It comes with a fountain drink, a bottled Coca-Cola, or milk, depending on location, and the milk option makes sense at the Milk Stand. Limit two per person, per transaction. It is sold at Galactic Grill and the Milk Stand, both on mobile order, and the Tomorrowland Fruit Cart. **The Mandalorian and Grogu Stainless Steel Tumbler.** Stainless steel with Mando and Grogu artwork on every side and a sliding sipper lid. Comes with a fountain drink, a bottled Coca-Cola, coffee, hot tea, or hot cocoa. Limit two per person, per transaction. Galactic Grill only, on mobile order. If you picked up theater collectibles for the film, our [Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/movie-theater-popcorn-buckets/) has every chain’s lineup. **DJ R-3X Mug.** Oga’s Cantina only. Order the Corellian Spike Cold Brew, made with Maker’s Mark bourbon, coffee liqueur, and cold brew topped with a cinnamon-flavored cream, and you can have it served in the souvenir mug. Price not listed. ### Missing From Disney’s Sept. 28 List Two items that were reported at Disneyland in August or early September are not in Disney’s updated guide. The Winnie the Pooh Hunny Bee Sipper launched with the Disneyland Halloween lineup in August, and the Tauntaun Bucket was last reported at $33.49 at Alien Pizza Planet and Galactic Grill in early September. If either one is on your list, ask at those counters before you plan around it. For every new Disneyland bucket the day it drops, follow our [Disneyland news](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disneyland/) and [popcorn bucket news](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-popcorn-buckets/) pages. ## How to Get Disney Popcorn Buckets on Mobile Order Disney moved the most in-demand specialty bucket releases to a mobile order system in recent years to eliminate the hours-long lines that used to form at popcorn carts. The Figment Festival of the Arts bucket, the Talking Mickey bucket, and other high-demand releases have all gone through this system. Here is how it works. Open the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit. Tap the plus (+) icon and select “Order Food.” Look for the location listed as a “Souvenir Release” — it is usually labeled by park and listed separately from regular dining mobile order options. Select an available arrival window. When your window opens, tap “I’m Here, Prepare My Order.” You will receive a notification when your order is ready, then head to the designated pickup window to collect your bucket. A few things worth knowing before you go. Mobile order windows for popular releases open early and fill up fast, sometimes within the first hour the park is open. You are typically limited to two buckets per day per My Disney Experience account. Availability is always while supplies last. Not every release goes through mobile order — lower-demand items and standard refillable buckets are available directly at carts — but for anything announced as a limited release, plan on using the app. The pickup location varies by park. At EPCOT, past festival releases have used the Odyssey building between Test Track and the Mexico Pavilion. At Hollywood Studios, the Souvenir Release mobile order location is across from the Milk Stand. Disney announces the specific pickup point when each release goes live. ## Coming Soon: Seasonal and Limited Releases to Watch For This section covers confirmed and expected upcoming releases. Items listed here are not yet available but have been officially announced or strongly indicated based on Disney’s seasonal patterns. **Cars 20th Anniversary Lightning McQueen Popcorn Bucket — June 9, 2026 (Both Resorts).** Disney has officially announced a Cars 20th Anniversary Lightning McQueen popcorn bucket arriving at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort on June 9, 2026. The bucket is a detailed Lightning McQueen sculpt — number 95, Rust-eze livery — and features built-in lights and a pull-back-and-go rolling function, making it one of the more interactive novelty buckets Disney has released. Pricing has not been confirmed yet. [Full details and updates here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/cars-20th-anniversary-lightning-mcqueen-popcorn-bucket/) **Bluey’s Wild World at Animal Kingdom — May 26.** A Bluey experience is opening at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom on May 26, 2026 as part of Cool Kids’ Summer. Given the Disneyland debut merchandise on March 22, it is reasonable to expect Walt Disney World to receive its own Bluey bucket and sipper around or before the Animal Kingdom opening. We will cover that launch the moment it is confirmed. [Everything we know about Bluey’s Wild World is here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/blueys-wild-world-opens-may-26-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-and-its-more-than-a-meet-and-greet/) Disney announces new bucket releases on the Disney Parks Blog and through Disney Eats social media. Fantasy Land News covers every announcement as it happens. Bookmark our [Disney popcorn bucket news page](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-popcorn-buckets/) for the fastest updates. ![Disneyland Gets A Bluey Sipper and Popcorn Bucket When Bluey's Best Day Ever Opens March 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disneyland-Is-Getting-a-Bluey-Sipper-and-Popcorn-Bucket-When-Blueys-Best-Day-Ever-Opens-March-22-1600x900.jpg)Disneyland Gets A Bluey Sipper and Popcorn Bucket When Bluey’s Best Day Ever Opens March 22## Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets — Disney and Entertainment Releases The collectible popcorn bucket trend has moved well beyond the parks. Major movie theater chains now release sculpted, themed, and limited-edition collectible buckets and sippers tied to major film releases, and several of the biggest releases of 2025 and 2026 are Disney or Disney-connected films. Fantasy Land News tracks all of them. This section is updated with each major film release. You will find links to our full coverage of each chain’s current offerings below. If you are heading to see a Disney, Pixar, Marvel, or Disney-distributed film in theaters, check back here before you go. **Current and recent movie theater collectible coverage from Fantasy Land News:** We will update this section with full links as each new film release arrives. Check our [Popcorn Bucket category page](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-popcorn-buckets/) for the latest theater chain coverage, including [AMC](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/the-devil-wears-prada-2-popcorn-bucket-looks-like-a-designer-handbag-and-tickets-are-on-sale-now/ "The Devil Wears Prada 2 Popcorn Bucket Looks Like a Designer Handbag and Tickets Are on Sale Now"), [Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/28/hoppers-popcorn-buckets-guide-amc-cinemark-and-harkins-merch-revealed/ "Hoppers Popcorn Buckets Guide: AMC, Cinemark, and Harkins Merch Revealed"), [Cinemark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/cinemark-has-six-devil-wears-prada-2-collectibles-and-the-diet-coke-cup-is-the-most-on-brand-thing-ever/ "Cinemark Has Six Devil Wears Prada 2 Collectibles and the Diet Coke Cup Is the Most On-Brand Thing Ever"), [Showcase](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/showcase-cinemas-reveals-super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-bucket-lineup-for-opening-day/ "Showcase Cinemas Reveals Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Bucket Lineup for Opening Day"), [Epic Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/02/12/epic-universe-epic-eats-preview-from-universal-orlando/ "Epic Universe: Epic Eats Preview from Universal Orlando"), and [Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/12/pixar-hoppers-where-to-buy-the-new-beaver-dam-buckets-and-tom-the-lizard-tumblers/ "Pixar ‘Hoppers’: Where to Buy the New Beaver Dam Buckets and Tom the Lizard Tumblers"). Upcoming Disney and entertainment releases with expected theater merchandise: **Hoppers** (Pixar) and **The Devil Wears Prada 2** both have significant theater collectible programs confirmed or anticipated. We will publish dedicated articles for each film’s full chain-by-chain breakdown as launch dates approach. For a full rundown of what theater chains typically offer and how to find collectibles at each one, the best starting point is our coverage index for each chain linked from the category page above. ## Disney Cruise Line Popcorn Buckets Disney Cruise Line carries its own lineup of refillable popcorn buckets and novelty sippers, separate from the parks. The current DCL bucket features a porthole-style design showcasing ships from the Disney fleet, and has recently been updated to include the Disney Adventure and Disney Destiny alongside existing ships. Buckets are available at popcorn locations aboard all active Disney Cruise Line ships. DCL buckets follow the same refillable model as the parks. Seasonal and character-themed sippers also rotate in for specific sailings, including Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises. ![Disney Destiny's Popcorn Buckets & Sippers: Disney Cruise Lines' Newest Ship](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Disney-Destiny-Cruise-Line-Popcorn-Buckets-1600x900.jpg)## International Disney Parks Popcorn Buckets Disney’s international resorts release their own exclusive collectible buckets, and they are increasingly worth tracking. Shanghai Disney Resort, in particular, has been putting out some of the most elaborate designs of any Disney park worldwide. **Shanghai Disney Resort 10th Anniversary Film Reel Popcorn Bucket — 188 RMB / approx. $27.25 USD.** A three-tier light-up bucket wrapped in translucent film strip panels featuring 18 characters across Mickey and Friends, Duffy and Friends, and the broader Disney and Pixar library. Released March 20, 2026, to mark the park’s 10th anniversary. Available at Treasure Cove inside Shanghai Disneyland, 10:30 to 17:00, with online pre-order available through shanghaidisneyresort.com. [Full details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/20/shanghai-disney-resort-10th-anniversary-celebration-film-reel-popcorn-bucket-has-18-characters-on-it/) ![Shanghai Disney Resort 10th Anniversary Film Reel Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Shanghai-Disneyland-10th-Anniversary-Film-Reel-Popcorn-Bucket-Has-18-Characters-on-It-2-1.jpg)## Retired Disney Popcorn Buckets — Recent Fan Favorites These buckets have rotated out of the parks but are worth knowing about for collectors, resellers, and guests trying to track down a specific design. Many of these remain available on eBay and Facebook Marketplace at varying prices after selling out in the parks. **Figment Artist Popcorn Bucket (2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts).** Released January 16, 2026 via mobile order only at the Odyssey building. Priced at $29.00. Sold through the festival run ending February 23, 2026. Featuring Figment in artist mode with a purple beret, light blue bowtie, and a light-up paintbrush. One of the most in-demand festival releases in recent years. **Zootopia 2 Popcorn Buckets.** Released in conjunction with the Zootopia 2 film debut and have since rotated out resort-wide. **Pixar Pal-A-Round Bucket (Disneyland, 2026).** Released February 6, 2026 via mobile order at Disneyland. Featured “Magic Inside” light-reactive technology that changed color and lighting patterns based on park location. Went viral and sold out rapidly. Listed as potentially returning but currently unavailable. **Stitch and Angel Heart Bucket (Disneyland Valentine’s Day 2026) — $29.00.** Heart-shaped bucket featuring Stitch and Angel. Available starting January 22, 2026 and through the Disneyland Sweethearts Nite events. **DCA 25th and Disneyland 70th Magic Key Buckets — $15.25 each.** Anniversary refillable buckets exclusive to Magic Key holders. Refill program ran January 13 through February 24, 2026. Buckets still available while supplies last but refill pricing has ended. ## Frequently Asked Questions About Disney Popcorn Buckets **Are Disney popcorn buckets refillable?** Yes. The standard Disney refillable popcorn bucket can be refilled at any participating popcorn cart throughout Walt Disney World or Disneyland for $2.75 per refill at Walt Disney World, valid for your entire length of stay. Premium specialty buckets purchased at full price can also be refilled at the standard refill rate. Some anniversary and festival bucket refill programs have specific date windows, so check the terms on those at purchase. **How much does a Disney popcorn bucket cost?** The standard refillable bucket at Walt Disney World costs $14.29 and comes with popcorn included. Premium and specialty buckets range from about $22 to $50 or more, depending on the design. Disneyland pricing is similar but varies slightly by item. **Can I bring a Disney popcorn bucket back to the park on a future trip for refills?** Yes. Standard refillable popcorn buckets can be brought back to Disney parks on future trips and refilled at the standard refill price. There is no expiration on the bucket itself. This makes them one of the better long-term value souvenirs if you visit the parks regularly. **Where can I buy Disney popcorn buckets?** Most standard and specialty buckets are available at popcorn carts and kiosks throughout the parks. Some limited releases are only available via mobile order through the My Disney Experience app. A small number of items are available at Disney Springs or on shopDisney.com after the parks sell through their initial stock. **How do I use mobile order to get a limited-release Disney popcorn bucket?** Open the My Disney Experience app on the day of your park visit. Tap the plus icon, select Order Food, and look for the Souvenir Release location for your park. Select an arrival window, then tap “I’m Here, Prepare My Order” when your window opens. Collect at the designated pickup window. Windows for popular releases fill up early, so check the app as soon as you enter the park. **Are Disney popcorn buckets available at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland?** Yes, though the lineups are often different. Some buckets are released at both resorts simultaneously, while others are California-exclusive or Florida-exclusive, at least initially. Seasonal patterns often mean a Disneyland release shows up at Walt Disney World a few weeks later. Fantasy Land News covers both coasts so you always know what is available where. **What is the most popular Disney popcorn bucket right now?** As of March 2026, the Jerrod Maruyama Kawaii Popcorn Bucket is the most widely available at Walt Disney World, and the new Bluey popcorn bucket and sipper arriving at Disneyland on March 22 are the most anticipated current releases. The Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister at Hollywood Studios is generating the most collector interest among current premium items. **Do Disney popcorn buckets ever go on sale or have discounts?** Standard and specialty buckets are not typically discounted in the parks. Annual Pass and Magic Key holder pricing occasionally applies to specific anniversary or celebration buckets, as was the case with the Disneyland 70th and DCA 25th Magic Key exclusives. Disney dining plans can sometimes be used for the standard refillable bucket snack credit, but premium specialty buckets are almost always priced separately from any plan or discount program. For every new Disney popcorn bucket announcement the moment it drops, follow Fantasy Land News at [www.fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com). We track every park and theater release in real time. More popcorn bucket coverage: [fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-popcorn-buckets/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-popcorn-buckets/) ## Disney Popcorn Buckets 2026 — Every Current Bucket at Walt Disney World and Disneyland ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) --- ### [Disney Consumer Products 2026 — Licensing, Collectibles, Apparel, and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-consumer-products/) **Published:** March 27, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney Consumer Products** is one of the largest licensing and consumer goods operations in the world, and Fantasy Land News covers it year-round. From major retail licensing deals at Target, Walmart, and Amazon to fashion collaborations, plush, toys, food partnerships, home goods, and publishing, Disney Consumer Products covers every corner of how fans bring Disney into their everyday lives. This page is the home base for all Disney Consumer Products coverage on Fantasy Land News, organized by category and updated as new press releases and product launches arrive. *Last Updated October 6, 2026* ![Disney Consumer Products 2026 — Licensing, Collectibles, Apparel, and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Consumer-Products-2026-—-Licensing-Collectibles-Apparel-and-More-1598x900.jpg)## What Is Disney Consumer Products? Disney Consumer Products is the division of The Walt Disney Company responsible for licensing the Disney brand to manufacturers and retailers around the world. Rather than making most products directly, Disney licenses its characters, stories, and intellectual property to partners who produce everything from plush toys and action figures to apparel, home goods, food products, and books. Those products sell through major retail partners, including Target, Walmart, Amazon, shopDisney, and specialty retailers like BoxLunch and Hot Topic. The division covers an enormous range of product categories and franchise properties, including Disney Animation, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. When a new Disney or Pixar film is announced, Disney Consumer Products is already working on the licensing and retail strategy that puts merchandise on shelves the day tickets go on sale. Fantasy Land News covers Disney Consumer Products through official press releases, retail announcements, and product launches — with a focus on what is hitting shelves, what is exclusive to which retailer, and what is worth paying attention to for fans and collectors alike. ![Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary: Disney Turns NYC Coffee Shop Into the Hundred Acre Wood](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Winnie-the-Pooh-100th-Anniversary_-Disney-Turns-NYC-Coffee-Shop-Into-the-Hundred-Acre-Wood-1600x900.jpg)Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary: Disney Turns NYC Coffee Shop Into the Hundred Acre Wood## Recent Coverage - [Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary: Disney Turns NYC Coffee Shop Into the Hundred Acre Wood](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/06/winnie-the-pooh-100th-anniversary-disney-turns-nyc-coffee-shop-into-the-hundred-acre-wood/) - [Disney Store Closing Online Operations in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/01/disney-store-closing-australia-nz-singapore-malaysia/) - [First Look: Walt Disney World’s 55th Anniversary Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/24/walt-disney-world-55th-anniversary-merchandise-first-look/) - [Disney Consumer Products Returns to FAN EXPO Canada 2026 With a Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar Booth](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/disney-consumer-products-returns-to-fan-expo-canada-2026-with-a-marvel-star-wars-and-pixar-booth/) - [Disney’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Balloon Is Flying Into the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/13/sorcerers-apprentice-mickey-balloon-100th-macys-parade/) - [Every Disney Lorcana TCG Reveal From the D23 2026 Panel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/17/every-disney-lorcana-tcg-reveal-from-the-d23-2026-panel/) - [Life360 Debuts Disney Tile Collection With Mickey and Minnie Starter Pack](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/15/life360-debuts-disney-tile-collection-with-mickey-and-minnie-starter-pack/) - [Disney Releases Summer Book Guide for Every Type of Parkgoer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/08/disney-parks-summer-reading-list-travel-personality-2026/) - [Disney Store Launches AI Personal Shopping Assistant Pilot Program in iOS App](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/24/disney-store-ai-personal-shopping-assistant/) - [Put the Tech Down and Read with Toy Story 5 Books from Disney](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/17/toy-story-5-books-disney-publishing-2026/) - [Disney Store Reveals the Toy Story 5 Collection Launching June 1](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/disney-store-toy-story-5-collection/) - [LEGO Reveals Disney Main Street, U.S.A. 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Disney and Pixar wrapped up [Toy Story 5 Roundup Reveal Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/27/every-toy-story-5-product-announced-during-roundup-reveal-week-2026-plus-what-got-left-out/) with a major product roundup on the Disney Parks Blog, but the official recap left out several confirmed releases from the same campaign. Here is the full picture, including every brand that announced during the week, the items Disney did not include in its own summary, and what FLN has learned about the Toy Story 5 theater popcorn bucket lineup coming to cinemas on June 19. Now we have the [Disney Store Reveals the Toy Story 5 Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/disney-store-toy-story-5-collection/) Launching June 1, which is a roundup of Disney Store and Disney Parks Toy Story 5 products. ## Mickey Mouse is getting a high-fashion makeover thanks to a new Disney and Vogue deal [Disney and Vogue have announced a multi-year creative partnership](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/25/disney-vogue-mickey-mouse-designer-initiative/) that will bring some of fashion’s most boundary-pushing designers into Disney’s archives to reimagine Mickey Mouse, with Ami Paris creative director Alexandre Mattiussi set to launch the first collection in early 2027. ![Mickey Mouse is getting a high-fashion makeover thanks to a new Disney and Vogue deal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mickey-Mouse-is-getting-a-high-fashion-makeover-thanks-to-a-new-Disney-and-Vogue-deal-1600x900.jpg)Mickey Mouse is getting a high-fashion makeover thanks to a new Disney and Vogue deal## Stitch and Disney Character Merchandise ![Disney Live-Action President: Why Stitch Represents Disney's Top Strengths](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Disney-Live-Action-President_-Why-Stitch-Represents-Disneys-Top-Strengths-1598x900.jpg)Stitch from Lilo and Stitch is one of Disney Consumer Products’ most active and enduring licensing characters, appearing across virtually every product category year-round. Plush, apparel, accessories, home goods, Squishmallows, Scentsy Buddies, and seasonal collections all regularly feature Stitch, making him one of the most visible characters across mass retail at any given time. The character’s popularity has expanded further ahead of the live-action Lilo and Stitch film, and Disney Consumer Products has grown the licensing footprint accordingly. The spring 2026 lineup alone includes the [Disney Easter Stitch Holding Carrots Squishmallow from Jazwares at Walmart](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/disney-easter-basket-spring-products-2026/), the Disney Stitch Many Moods Angel interactive plush from Just Play on Amazon, and the Angel Plush Bunny from Disney Store featuring Angel from Lilo and Stitch in a seasonal bunny suit. Stitch merchandise releases span every season and hit shelves at Target, Walmart, Amazon, shopDisney, and specialty retailers throughout the year. Fantasy Land News covers new Stitch product announcements and seasonal releases as they are confirmed through official Disney Consumer Products press releases. ## Disney Apparel and Fashion Collaborations Disney Consumer Products licenses the Disney brand to fashion and apparel partners across a wide range of price points and aesthetics. Higher-profile designer collaborations bring Disney characters into premium contexts. Crocs launched its first-ever Disney ear headband collection in April 2026, bringing its signature Jibbitz customization system to [limited-edition Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse ear headbands](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/05/crocs-disney-mickey-minnie-ear-headbands-jibbitz/) — available in six colorways with 12 charm slots per headband at $34.99. The [Disney x Marc Jacobs Kids tennis-inspired Mickey and Friends collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/disney-x-marc-jacobs-kids-launches-tennis-inspired-mickey-friends-collection/), the third collaboration between the two brands, launched March 18 on kidsaround.com globally for kids ages 2 to 12. Disney also pursues sport and lifestyle partnership apparel. In 2026, [Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck joined F1 Academy](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/15/minnie-mouse-and-daisy-duck-take-the-track-with-f1-academy-starting-this-spring/) as part of a new racing partnership, and [Mickey and Friends are headlining a new original Formula 1 comic series](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/mickey-and-friends-are-heading-to-formula-1-in-a-new-original-comic-series/). At the specialty retail level, BoxLunch, Hot Topic, Her Universe, and Cakeworthy produce Disney-licensed apparel and accessories year-round for the collector and enthusiast market. Girls Crew also launched a new [Disney Parks jewelry collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/02/girls-crew-disney-parks-jewelry-collection-2026/) in April 2026, with rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings inspired by Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth, Sleeping Beauty Castle, and classic park snacks — available at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and DisneyStore.com. NYX Professional Makeup launched a limited-edition [Simpsons collaboration](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/03/nyx-professional-makeup-simpsons-collection-2026/) collection on April 1, 2026, and no, it is not a joke. The NYX x Simpsons vault is a full makeup lineup inspired by the entire Simpson family, with character-specific products, on-brand shade names, and prices starting at $10. The collection is available now on NYX Cosmetics and at Ulta Beauty. Fantasy Land News covers new Disney apparel collaboration announcements and major collection launches as they are confirmed through official press releases. ![The Mandalorian and Grogu Are the Stars of Disney's May the 4th 2026 Merchandise Lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-DCP-Star-Wars-Day-Merch-Header-1600x900.png)The Mandalorian and Grogu Are the Stars of Disney’s May the 4th 2026 Merchandise Lineup## Disney Toys, Plush, and Collectibles Toys and plush are the core of Disney Consumer Products licensing. Major toy partners include Just Play, Jazwares, GUND, Tonies, Funko, and many others, producing licensed Disney character products sold at mass retail. [Disney took top honors at Toy Fair New York 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/21/disney-takes-top-honors-at-toy-fair-new-york-with-major-award-wins/) with major award wins across its licensed toy portfolio. Star Wars is one of the most active toy licensing categories within Disney Consumer Products. The [first look at The Mandalorian and Grogu toys and collectibles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/21/first-look-at-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-toys-and-collectibles/) dropped in February 2026 ahead of the film’s theatrical release, with the full [May the 4th 2026 merchandise collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/star-wars-day-may-the-4th-merch-2026/) launching on DisneyStore.com on April 4. Disney’s Classic Doll line is also seeing a major packaging change in 2026. The new boxes are 100% plastic-free and made from certified, sustainably sourced paper — a shift Disney projects will eliminate more than 110,000 pounds of plastic per year compared to the 2020 design. Fifteen characters are now available in the new packaging, including Elsa, Anna, Ariel, Cinderella, Moana, Rapunzel, Tiana, and more, at select Disney Parks locations, Disney Store, and DisneyStore.com.au. To celebrate the launch during Earth Month, Disney installed [life-size Rapunzel and Tiana doll boxes at Disney Springs through April 26, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/08/disney-springs-plastic-free-doll-box-photo-op-2026/) — a photo op guests can actually step inside. Fantasy Land News covers new toy and collectible announcements as Disney Consumer Products issues press releases and retail partners confirm product lines. ## LEGO Disney Sets The LEGO Group holds one of the most expansive Disney licensing agreements in the consumer products space. LEGO Disney sets span every major franchise — from Disney Princess and Disney Animated Classics to Star Wars, Marvel, and Indiana Jones — with new sets releasing throughout the year tied to film launches, anniversaries, and seasonal themes. Fantasy Land News covers new LEGO Disney set announcements and availability dates as they are confirmed. - [LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy — New Set and Dan Stevens Casting Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/01/a-new-darkness-rises-dan-stevens-cast-as-solitus-in-lego-star-wars-sequel-plus-new-lego-set-announced/) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/LEGO-Grogu.jpg)## Disney Home Goods and Lifestyle Disney Consumer Products extends well beyond toys and apparel into the full range of lifestyle and home categories. Disney-licensed home goods include kitchenware, bedding, décor, candles, personal care products, food and beverage collaborations, and seasonal collections. Lifestyle partnerships with beauty brands, wellness companies, and specialty food producers are an increasingly active area — in 2026, [Scentsy released Disney Aristocats Marie and Toulouse Scentsy Buddies](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/disney-easter-basket-spring-products-2026/) as part of the spring lineup, and Tonies released a Disney Minnie Mouse Cuddle Tonie designed for toddlers. The Hallmark Dream Book 2026 also features an expansive Disney Keepsake Ornament lineup arriving July and October 2026, including the $199.99 Cinderella Castle Tree Topper and collections spanning Disney Princesses, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and Nightmare Before Christmas. [See the full Dream Book 2026 Disney ornament guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/hallmark-dream-book-2026-disney-ornaments/) Fantasy Land News covers major Disney home and lifestyle product announcements as they come through official channels. ## Disney Publishing and Books Disney Publishing Worldwide produces books, comics, and digital content across all Disney properties, including children’s picture books, young adult novels, art books, behind-the-scenes publications, and adult nonfiction. Major Disney film releases are routinely accompanied by a publishing slate ranging from junior novelizations to official art books. In 2026, Disney Consumer Products confirmed a new original [Mickey and Friends Formula 1 comic series](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/mickey-and-friends-are-heading-to-formula-1-in-a-new-original-comic-series/) as part of the Formula 1 licensing partnership. Ahead of Toy Story 5’s June 19 theatrical release, Disney Publishing rolled out a full slate of tie-in books and reading sets, from a $5.99 Little Golden Book up through a $50 hardcover Art of Toy Story 5 for collectors, plus an electronic Me Reader set covering all five films in the franchise. [See the full Toy Story 5 book and reading collection lineup here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/17/toy-story-5-books-disney-publishing-2026/) For Winnie the Pooh’s 100th anniversary, Disney Publishing is turning Daily Provisions Manhattan West in New York City into the Hundred Acre Wood from October 9 through 11, 2026, with honey-inspired treats and a selection of anniversary books just steps from New York Comic Con. [See the full details on the Winnie the Pooh coffee shop takeover here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/06/winnie-the-pooh-100th-anniversary-disney-turns-nyc-coffee-shop-into-the-hundred-acre-wood/). Fantasy Land News covers notable Disney publishing announcements and releases, particularly art books, collector editions, and titles that expand Disney stories beyond the screen. ![Disney Books Announces New The Owl House Graphic Novel: The Long-Lived King by Dana Terrace](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-The-Owl-House-Graphic-Novel-The-Long-lived-King-1600x900.jpg)Disney Books Announces New The Owl House Graphic Novel: The Long-Lived King by Dana Terrace## Disney Store Disney Store is Disney’s own retail channel and carries products not available through mass retail, including seasonal exclusives, limited-edition collectibles, and park-inspired merchandise. The [Disney Store Times Square location in Manhattan carries NYC-exclusive merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/disney-store-times-square-exclusives-2026/), including Wishables, enamel pins, snow globes, and character plush available only at that location. DisneyStore.com carries a broader national range, including seasonal Disney character plush, apparel, and collectibles. Fantasy Land News covers Disney Store exclusive product announcements and new arrivals as they are confirmed. ## Disney Consumer Products Press Releases Disney Consumer Products issues regular press releases announcing new licensing partnerships, retail exclusives, product launches, and franchise merchandise programs. Fantasy Land News covers these announcements directly from the official press release as they are issued. Browse all Disney Consumer Products coverage from Fantasy Land News at [the Fantasy Land News Disney Consumer Products archive.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-consumer-products/) ## Disney Consumer Products 2026 — Licensing, Collectibles, Apparel, and More ## Frequently Asked Questions — Disney Consumer Products ### What is Disney Consumer Products? Disney Consumer Products is the division of The Walt Disney Company that licenses Disney characters, stories, and intellectual property to manufacturers and retailers worldwide. The division oversees merchandise across toys, apparel, home goods, publishing, food, and more, sold through partners including Target, Walmart, Amazon, shopDisney, and specialty retailers. ### What retailers carry Disney Consumer Products? Disney-licensed products are sold through a wide range of retail partners, including Target, Walmart, Amazon, shopDisney, BoxLunch, Hot Topic, Her Universe, HomeGoods, and many others. ShopDisney is Disney’s own direct-to-consumer retail channel and frequently carries exclusive or limited-edition items not available at mass retail. ### Where can I buy Stitch merchandise? Stitch merchandise is available across virtually every major retailer year-round. Squishmallows Stitch plushes are available at Walmart and Amazon. Disney Store carries seasonal Stitch plush, including Angel in a bunny suit for spring 2026. Scentsy, Just Play, and Jazwares all produce licensed Stitch products available at mass retail and specialty stores. ### Where can I find new LEGO Disney set announcements? Fantasy Land News covers new LEGO Disney set announcements as they are confirmed, including sets tied to upcoming film releases and seasonal launches. The LEGO Group holds one of the most expansive Disney licensing agreements and releases new sets across all major Disney franchises throughout the year. ### What Disney apparel collaborations are happening in 2026? Disney Consumer Products has been active in 2026 with fashion collaborations, including the Disney x Marc Jacobs Kids tennis-inspired collection launched in March and the Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck F1 Academy partnership. Fantasy Land News covers Disney apparel collaboration announcements as they are confirmed through official press releases. ### How does Fantasy Land News cover Disney Consumer Products? Fantasy Land News covers Disney Consumer Products through official press releases from The Walt Disney Company and its retail partners, direct retailer announcements, and product launch coverage. Coverage focuses on licensing deals, new product lines, retail exclusives, and franchise merchandise programs across all Disney properties. ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Whether you watch When Calls the Heart every Sunday, follow Hope Valley 1874 on Hallmark+, tune in for Hallmark mystery movies, or count down the days until the holiday movie season starts, this page is your home base for all Hallmark coverage from Fantasy Land News. Every article is linked below by topic and updated as new announcements and premieres happen. *This page was last updated on September 17, 2026*. ![Hallmark Channel 2026 - Movies, Shows, Schedule, and News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hallmarks-Countdown-to-Christmas-2026-Starts-October-16-With-Full-34-Movie-Schedule-1-1600x898.jpg)Hope Valley 1874 Set To Premiere This Saturday Exclusively On Hallmark+.## What’s On Hallmark Channel Right Now Hallmark Channel’s Christmas in July event runs through the end of the month, with four new original movies, a Hallmark+ exclusive, and a full day-by-day lineup. [See the complete Hallmark Channel Christmas in July schedule, including every premiere date.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/28/the-complete-hallmark-channel-christmas-in-july-schedule-is-here/) For a full look at what’s on Hallmark Channel this month, see [everything coming to Hallmark Channel in July 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/hallmark-channel-christmas-in-july-2026/). - [Hallmark’s Jingle Stop Tour Orlando Stop Likely Landing at Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/hallmarks-jingle-stop-tour-orlando-stop-likely-landing-at-disney-springs/) — September 2026 - [Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2026 Full Schedule](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/hallmarks-countdown-to-christmas-2026-full-schedule/) — September 2026 - [Lacey Chabert Joins EPCOT Candlelight Processional Lineup, Narrates December 22-23](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/08/lacey-chabert-joins-epcot-candlelight-processional-lineup-narrates-december-22-23/) — September 2026 - [Hallmark’s Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True Reveals Who’s Playing Who](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/hallmarks-holiday-ever-after-a-disney-world-wish-come-true-reveals-whos-playing-who/) — September 2026 - [First Look: Hallmark’s Disney Springs Pop-Up Shop Revealed at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/17/first-look-hallmarks-disney-springs-pop-up-shop-revealed-at-d23-2026/) — August 2026 - [Hallmark Channel’s 25th Anniversary: New Halloween and Christmas Movie Lineup Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/08/hallmark-channels-25th-anniversary-new-halloween-and-christmas-movie-lineup-revealed/) — August 2026 - [Hallmark Announces Fall Into Love 2026 Schedule Starting August 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/09/hallmark-announces-fall-into-love-2026-schedule-starting-august-22/) - [D23 2026 Adds Hallmark & Disney Magic Panel for August 16](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/20/hallmark-disney-magic-panel-d23-2026/) — July 2026 - [NEW! First Look at A Grand Biltmore Christmas: Watch the Trailer Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/new-first-look-at-a-grand-biltmore-christmas-watch-the-trailer-now/) - [Lacey Chabert’s Paris Is Always a Good Idea Premieres July 30 on Hallmark Plus](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/22/lacey-chaberts-paris-is-always-a-good-idea-premieres-july-30-on-hallmark-plus/) - [The Way Home series finale ending explained](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/22/the-way-home-series-finale-ending-explained/). - [The Way Home Soundtrack Is Now Streaming With Full 30-Track Tracklist Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/12/the-way-home-soundtrack-now-streaming-full-tracklist/) - [‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ Premieres Tonight on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/25/ill-be-seeing-you-premieres-tonight-on-hallmark-channel/) - [Hallmark Channel’s Spring Into Love is Taking Us ‘To Philly With Love’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/hallmark-channels-spring-into-love-is-taking-us-to-philly-with-love/) - [Before the Pond Closes: Your Complete Guide to The Way Home Season 4](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/what-to-know-before-the-way-home-season-4/) - [Heartstrings and Small Town Charm Hit The Right Note for Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Little Park Music’ – Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/heartstrings-and-small-town-charm-hit-the-right-note-for-hallmark-channels-a-little-park-music-review/) - [Spring Into Love With ‘A Little Park Music’ on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/spring-into-love-with-a-little-park-music-on-hallmark-channel/) - Romance is in Full Bloom for [Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Season to Blossom’ – Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/05/romance-is-in-full-bloom-for-hallmark-channels-a-season-to-blossom-review/) **Hallmark Channel**‘s Spring Into Love is in full bloom, and **‘A Season to Blossom’** is a delightful tale of resilience, courage, childhood crushes, and bookstore magic. - [The Justice Warriors Return For ‘True Justice: Eye for an Eye’ in May on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/01/the-justice-warriors-return-for-true-justice-eye-for-an-eye-in-may-on-hallmark-channel/) - [All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong Is Hallmark Channel’s May 9 Movie — and It Comes with a Real Mahjong Set](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/31/alls-fair-in-love-mahjong-is-hallmark-channels-may-9-movie-and-it-comes-with-a-real-mahjong-set/) - [Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming ‘Two For Tee’ – Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/hallmark-channel-started-spring-into-love-with-the-charming-two-for-tee-review/) - [Jen Lilley Sparkles In Return To Hallmark Channel’s ‘A Royal Setting’ – Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/29/jen-lilley-sparkles-in-return-to-hallmark-channels-a-royal-setting-review/) Hallmark Dream Book – [Hallmark Dream Book 2026: Every Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar Keepsake Ornament With Prices and Dates](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/hallmark-dream-book-2026-disney-ornaments/) **[Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Towns Contest](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/08/hallmark-merriest-christmas-towns-contest-2026/)** is open now through August 10, inviting communities nationwide to nominate themselves for a shot at being named one of 25 official Hallmark Christmas Towns, with one grand prize town earning a spot in a future Hallmark original movie. The contest kicks off Hallmark Channel’s 25th birthday celebration. Full contest details and the nomination form are live at [**hallmarkchannel.com/merriest**](https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/merriest). ## Hallmark Mysteries 2026 **Hallmark Movies and Mysteries** is a separate programming block that focuses on mystery and suspense movies year-round. It is home to original franchise movies, including Hannah Swensen Mysteries, Nelly Knows Mysteries, and more. New mystery movies premiere throughout the year, with dedicated event programming in March and around the holiday season. Fantasy Land News reviews Hallmark mystery movies and covers new premieres as Hallmark announces them. The Justice Warriors Return For [‘True Justice: Eye for an Eye’](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/01/the-justice-warriors-return-for-true-justice-eye-for-an-eye-in-may-on-hallmark-channel/) in May - [Review: Nelly Knows Mysteries — All Manners of Murder](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/15/nelly-knows-mysteries-all-manners-of-murder-is-a-classic-whodunit-mystery/) - [March Mysteries Kicks Off With New Hannah Swensen Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/march-mysteries-kicks-off-with-new-hannah-swensen-movie-on-hallmark-channel/) - [Did You Catch This Hannah Swensen Easter Egg in Romance at Hope Ranch?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/01/hallmark-review-did-you-catch-this-hannah-swensen-easter-egg-in-romance-at-hope-ranch/) ![March Mysteries Kicks Off With Brand New Hannah Swensen Movie on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hannah1-1600x900.jpg)March Mysteries Kicks Off With Brand New Hannah Swensen Movie on Hallmark Channel ## Hallmark+ in 2026 **Hallmark+** is Hallmark’s streaming service and the home for early access to new movies, exclusive original series, and a full catalog of past Hallmark movies and shows. Most movies that premiere on the linear Hallmark Channel become available on Hallmark+ the next day. Exclusive series like Hope Valley 1874 premiere only on Hallmark+ and are not available on the channel itself. In 2026, Hallmark+ expanded its original content with new series announcements and exclusive book adaptations. Lacey Chabert is set to star in [Paris is Always a Good Idea](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/03/paris-is-always-a-good-idea-lacey-chabert-to-star-in-new-hallmark-book-adaptation/), a Hallmark+ original based on a popular novel. Fantasy Land News covers Hallmark+ original series and movie announcements year-round. For a deep dive into the Hallmark+ streaming catalog, read our [full review of the Loveuary and Celebrating Black Voices collections.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/03/i-watched-all-the-loveuary-and-celebrating-black-voices-collections-on-hallmark/) Hallmark has launched a full Disney [“it’s a Small World” gift collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/18/hallmark-disney-its-a-small-world-collection/) featuring nine items that run from a $14.99 pair of novelty crew socks all the way up to an $89.99 hot air balloon cookie jar that plays the song, and yes, there is also a rotating lamp that plays the song, and yes, you probably need both. ## Hallmark Stars Live: Christmas in July Tour 2026 Hallmark Stars Live: Christmas in July is Hallmark’s first-ever live fan tour, running July 22 through August 2, 2026, across 10 cities. The 90-minute show is hosted by Nikki DeLoach and features Andrew Walker, Ashley Williams, Jonathan Bennett, Tamera Mowry-Housley, currently starring in *All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong* with Paul Campbell, and Kimberley Sustad in an unscripted evening of Q&A, behind-the-scenes stories, and premium meet-and-greet add-ons. Pre-sale tickets opened March 25 for Hallmark+, Gold Crown Rewards, and Michaels Rewards members. General on-sale begins March 27 at 10 a.m. local time. Cities include Carteret NJ, Woonsocket RI, New Haven CT, Albany NY, Morristown NJ, Reading PA, Northfield OH, Detroit MI, Waukegan IL, and Omaha NE. [Hallmark Stars Live: Every City, Every Date, and How to Get Tickets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/24/hallmark-stars-live-christmas-in-july-tour-dates-are-here-and-tickets-go-on-sale-this-week/) ## Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2026 Hallmark’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas begins Friday, October 16, 2026, with 34 original movies, 10 more than last year, plus a new season of Mistletoe Murders and a three-city Jingle Stop Tour tied to the season’s three biggest collaboration films. [See the full night-by-night schedule with every title, date, and cast.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/hallmarks-countdown-to-christmas-2026-full-schedule/) ## Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Official-Poster-for-Lacey-Chaberts-Hallmark-Disney-World-Movie-Is-Here-and-It-Looks-Like-a-Drea-1-1600x900.jpg)**UPDATE, August 6, 2026: Hallmark has confirmed the premiere date.** Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True airs Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. Central on Hallmark Channel, streaming the next day on Hallmark+. [Read our full breaking news coverage of the premiere date announcement.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/06/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-premiere-date-november-28/) Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True stars Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle in the first-ever original film produced by Hallmark Channel and Walt Disney World together. Filmed over three months at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, the movie anchors Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas this November. Hallmark has released a full look at the merch tie-in, with collabs spanning Vera Bradley, Loungefly, and Corkcicle, from ears to bags to magnets, along with a paper goods lineup and the Hallmark ornament collection tied to the film. ![Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After Merchandise: Full Loungefly, Vera Bradley, Corkcicle Lineup Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-Disney-Holiday-Ever-After-Merchandise_-Full-Loungefly-Vera-Bradley-Corkcicle-Lineup-Rev-1600x900.jpg)Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After Merchandise: Full Loungefly, [Vera Bradley](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-vera-bradley-collection/), Corkcicle Lineup RevealedFantasy Land News has been covering this project since the December 2025 announcement, through the first trailer, a sneak peek filmed at Echo Lake, and every merchandise reveal since. The 2026 Hallmark Dream Book arrives April 24 with one of the most expansive Disney Keepsake Ornament lineups in recent memory, covering Disney Classics, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, Nightmare Before Christmas, and a new Pirates of the Caribbean collection. [See every ornament, every price, and every release date.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/hallmark-dream-book-2026-disney-ornaments/) - [Hallmark Confirms Holiday Ever After Premiere Date: November 28, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/06/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-premiere-date-november-28/) — August 2026 - [Hallmark Disney Holiday Ever After Christmas Cards and Gift Wrap Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/15/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-cards-gift-wrap-collection/) — July 2026 - [Hallmark and Disney Share New Holiday Ever After Sneak Peek at Echo Lake](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/06/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-sneak-peek/) — July 2026 - [Hallmark Channel ‘Holiday Ever After’ Trailer Released](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-trailer/) — July 2026 - [Hallmark Exclusive Disney ‘Holiday Ever After’ Loungefly Minnie Mouse Backpack, Ears, and Pins](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-loungefly-collection/) — July 2026 - [Hallmark Is Releasing a Disney Cinderella Castle Tree Topper in July 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/hallmark-disney-cinderella-castle-tree-topper-2026/) — July 2026 - [First Official Poster Revealed for the Hallmark Disney World Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-poster/) — April 2026 - [Filming Wraps at Walt Disney World for Hallmark’s Landmark Lacey Chabert Holiday Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/28/filming-wraps-at-walt-disney-world-for-hallmarks-landmark-lacey-chabert-holiday-movie/) — January 2026 - [Hallmark and Disney World Team Up for First-Ever Original Christmas Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/06/hallmark-and-disney-world-team-up-for-first-ever-original-christmas-movie/) — December 2025 For 2026, Hallmark has already confirmed a sequel to A Biltmore Christmas and a new holiday movie filmed at Walt Disney World starring Lacey Chabert called Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True. Fantasy Land News will cover both as details are announced. The 2026 Countdown to Christmas schedule will be published here when available. Bookmark this page and check back this fall. ![What's New For Hallmark Channel's 'Countdown To Christmas' 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hallmark-movies-christmas-2025-1600x900.jpg) ## The Way Home on Hallmark Channel ![The Way Home Soundtrack Is Now Streaming With Full 30-Track Tracklist Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Way-Home-Soundtrack-Is-Now-Streaming-—-Full-30-Track-Tracklist-1600x900.jpg)The Way Home Soundtrack Is Now Streaming With Full 30-Track Tracklist Revealed**The Way Home wrapped its four-season run on June 21 with the series finale “Ahead by a Century.”** The episode delivered Kat and Elliot’s engagement, Jacob and Abby’s wedding, and closure for Fern, Del, and Alice, while intentionally leaving several mysteries unresolved. Hallmark confirmed Season 4 was always planned as the final season, though fans are now pushing for Netflix, where the first three seasons stream, to continue the story. Full recap and ending breakdown in our [The Way Home series finale ending explained](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/22/the-way-home-series-finale-ending-explained/). **The Way Home** is Hallmark Channel’s time travel drama and one of the network’s most talked-about ongoing series. The show follows a mother and daughter who discover a pond that allows them to travel through time, with each season expanding the mysteries of their family history. Fantasy Land News covers The Way Home season news, renewal announcements, and episode highlights as they come in. Browse all Way Home coverage in the [Fantasy Land News Hallmark archive.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/hallmark/) - [The Way Home Soundtrack Is Now Streaming With Full 30-Track Tracklist Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/12/the-way-home-soundtrack-now-streaming-full-tracklist/) - [The Way Home’s Kat and Alice Separate Across Time to Uncover Family Secrets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/25/the-way-homes-kat-and-alice-separate-across-time-to-uncover-family-secrets/) - [Before the Pond Closes: Your Complete Guide to The Way Home Season 4](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/what-to-know-before-the-way-home-season-4/) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/thewayhome.webp) ## Hope Valley 1874 on Hallmark+ **Hope Valley 1874** is a prequel series set in the same universe as When Calls the Heart, but decades before Elizabeth Thornton ever arrived in Hope Valley. The eight-episode series premiered exclusively on Hallmark+ on March 21, 2026, and is not available on the linear Hallmark Channel. The series stars Bethany Joy Lenz as Rebecca Clarke, a woman who travels from Chicago to the Canadian frontier with her 11-year-old daughter. Benjamin Ayres plays Tom Moore, a local rancher who helps her when her wagon breaks down. Jill Hennessy rounds out the main cast as pioneer woman Hattie Quinn. Speaking of Benjamin Ayres, we just had the opportunity to sit down with him during a Hallmark Channel podcasters junket and hear all about the behind-the-scenes of Hope Valley 1874. Check out the article “[Hallmark Star Benjamin Ayres Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/hallmark-star-benjamin-ayres-talked-to-us-about-hope-valley-1874/)” and watch the interview video. Followed by our conversations with Brad Abramenko, [Chelsea Hobbs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/chelsea-hobbs-hope-valley-1874-interview/), and most recently, Jedidiah Goodacre. Fantasy Land News has covered Hope Valley 1874 from the first announcement through the premiere. - [Hallmark Star Jedidiah Goodacre Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/18/jedidiah-goodacre-hope-valley-1874-interview/) - [Nash Is Injured and Rebecca Steps Up in Hope Valley: 1874 “Trading Places,” April 9 on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/hope-valley-1874-trading-places-april-9/) - [‘Hope Valley 1874’ Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/hope-valley-1874-delights-hearties-in-premiere-episode/) - [Hope Valley 1874 Set to Premiere Exclusively on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/17/hope-valley-1874-set-to-premiere-this-saturday-exclusively-on-hallmark/) - [Hope Valley 1874 Teaser Features Bethany Joy Lenz and Benjamin Ayres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/05/hallmarks-hope-valley-1874-teaser-features-bethany-joy-lenz-benjamin-ayres/) - [Hallmark Announces When Calls the Heart Prequel Series: Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/12/hallmark-announces-when-calls-the-heart-prequel-series-coming-in-2026-hope-valley-1874/) ## When Calls the Heart Season 13 **When Calls the Heart Season 13** premiered on Hallmark Channel on January 4, 2026, at 8/7c. The season stars Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry, Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith, Chris McNally, and Jack Wagner. New episodes air every Sunday night and stream the next day on Hallmark+. Season 13 picks up with Hope Valley preparing for the opening of Goldie National Park. The season also marks the return of Melissa Gilbert and Brooke Shields in recurring roles. Hallmark renewed When Calls the Heart for a 14th season in December 2025, with production planned for a 2027 return. Original cast member Lori Loughlin is confirmed to reprise her role of Abigail Stanton in six episodes of Season 14. Fantasy Land News covers every episode of [When Calls the Heart with recaps](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/when-calls-the-heart-wraps-up-season-13-with-a-festival-a-send-off-and-surprises/), cast notes, and season news as Hallmark announces it. - [WCTH S13 E10: Nathan Sets Out on a Romantic Mission](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/08/nathan-sets-out-on-a-romantic-mission-on-when-calls-the-heart-s13-e10/) - [WCTH S13 E9: Unforgettable Trip Down Memory Lane](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/01/unforgettable-trip-down-memory-lane-in-when-calls-the-heart-s13-e9/) - [When Calls the Heart Season 13 Trailer Released](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/28/when-calls-the-heart-season-13-trailer-released/) - [When Does When Calls the Heart Season 13 Air?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/23/when-does-when-calls-the-heart-season-13-air-on-hallmark-channel/) ![When Calls The Heart Season 13 Trailer Released](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/When-Does-When-Calls-The-Heart-Season-13-Air-on-Hallmark-Channel_-1349x900.jpg) ## About Fantasy Land News Hallmark Coverage Fantasy Land News launched in April 2024 and has covered Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+ continuously since. Our Hallmark coverage comes directly from official Hallmark Media press releases. Every review and recap reflects our honest take on the programming and is written by the Fantasy Land News team, not generated from other sources. We cover the full scope of the Hallmark universe — original movies, ongoing series, mystery programming, Hallmark+ exclusives, cast news, seasonal events, and the annual Countdown to Christmas schedule. Browse all Hallmark coverage at [Fantasy Land News.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2ba49759aa7d051442e0ac6f59d1b227e364f46d76c7b44115284319d044d801?s=300&d=mm&r=pg) Holly Gately Owner and Wrtiter Holly Gately is co-owner, writer, and business manager of Fantasy Land News. She covers Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+, Disney Parks, and entertainment news. A Central Florida resident and regular Disney parks visitor, Holly manages operations and partnerships at Fantasy Land News while contributing daily editorial coverage. Fantasy Land News has been cited by People, Newsweek, ComicBook.com, The Independent, and others. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/hollyg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hollygately825) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnewsholly/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) --- ### [EPCOT Festivals 2026 — Complete Guide to All Four Festivals](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/epcot-festivals/) **Published:** March 15, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **EPCOT runs four major festivals every year**, each transforming the park into a completely different experience with exclusive food, entertainment, merchandise, and interactive activities. The festivals collectively cover nearly the entire calendar year, meaning there is almost no time when EPCOT is not in an active festival. This guide covers all four festivals: the International Festival of the Arts, International Flower and Garden Festival, International Food and Wine Festival, and International Festival of the Holidays, with dates, what to expect, and links to Fantasy Land News’s full coverage of each one. Updated annually. *Last updated: August 21, 2026* ![EPCOT Festivals 2026 — Complete Guide to All Four Festivals](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Spike-Bee-Pollen-Nation-Returns-2026-1600x900.jpg)Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Returns for the 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival### Currently Happening at EPCOT: August 2026 The 2026 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival opens August 27, 2026, marking the festival’s 30th anniversary. Every new dish and drink for this year’s festival is now confirmed, spanning nearly every marketplace in the park. [See everything new at the 2026 Food and Wine Festival here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/everything-new-at-the-2026-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/) ## The Four EPCOT Festivals: Annual Calendar Disney has not always announced the following year’s festival dates until late fall, but the general windows have remained consistent for several years. Use these as planning benchmarks. Fantasy Land News covers every official date announcement the moment Disney releases it. **Festival of the Arts:** January through late February. The shortest festival of the year is approximately 39 days. Runs entirely in the winter and is the least crowded of the four festivals, making it one of the best times to visit EPCOT. **Flower and Garden Festival:** Early March through early June. The longest festival of the year. Covers spring and extends well into the summer season. Heavily family-oriented with the topiary displays and interactive gardens alongside the food offerings. **Food and Wine Festival:** Late August through mid to late November. The most popular and most attended festival. Covers the back-to-school season through fall, with the Eat to the Beat Concert Series running on select dates throughout. **Festival of the Holidays:** Mid-November through late December. Overlaps with the end of Food and Wine and runs through the Christmas season. Covers the Holiday Kitchens food program, Candlelight Processional, and seasonal entertainment across the World Showcase pavilions. The four festivals together cover virtually the entire year. The only consistent gap is a brief window in early January between the end of Festival of the Holidays and the start of Festival of the Arts, typically one to two weeks where EPCOT operates without an active festival overlay. ## EPCOT International Festival of the Arts The Festival of the Arts is EPCOT’s newest festival, launched in 2017, and has grown into one of the most creatively ambitious events at any Disney park. The festival celebrates visual art, culinary art, and performing art simultaneously, with Disney on Broadway performers headlining the Drawn to the Music concert series at America Gardens Theatre. Key features of the Festival of the Arts include the Artistic Food Studios, which are themed food kiosks where dishes are designed as much for visual presentation as flavor, the Paint-by-Number mural that guests can contribute to during their visit, and the Animation Academy, where guests can learn to draw Disney characters. The festival also tends to produce the most in-demand specialty merchandise of the year, including the annual Figment popcorn bucket which typically sells out within hours via mobile order. **2026 Festival of the Arts ran from January 16 through February 23, 2026.** The 2026 edition featured Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game activities as a new interactive element, a new Figment Artist popcorn bucket at $29.00 via mobile order only, and the return of the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine food stroll. [Read our complete 2026 Festival of the Arts guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/10/the-ultimate-2026-epcot-international-festival-of-the-arts-guide/) **Planning tips for Festival of the Arts:** This is the least crowded EPCOT festival of the year. January and early February weekdays are among the lowest-crowd periods at Walt Disney World. The festival’s 39-day window is the shortest of the four, so if this is the primary reason for your trip, confirm your dates before booking. The Figment popcorn bucket sells out fast. Have the My Disney Experience app ready on opening day and select a mobile order window as early as possible. ## EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival The Flower and Garden Festival is the oldest of the four EPCOT festivals and the one most associated with the park’s original identity as a celebration of nature and horticulture. The festival runs the longest of any EPCOT event, stretching nearly three months from early March through early June. The centerpiece of the festival is the topiary collection, with over 60 sculpted Disney character displays spread throughout the park, each made from living plants by Disney’s horticulture team. The topiary designs change and expand every year. Characters from current Pixar and Disney films often appear alongside classic characters, and new additions are announced in the weeks before the festival opens. The Outdoor Kitchens are the food component, with over 20 themed food booths serving garden-inspired dishes and drinks across the park. The Garden Graze food stroll rewards guests who purchase designated plant-based items with a completer prize. The Garden Rocks Concert Series runs on select evenings throughout the festival at America Gardens Theatre. Two popular scavenger hunts run during the festival: **Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration** runs the full length of the festival and tasks guests with following Spike the Bee through the gardens. **Eggstravaganza** runs through Easter and hides character-themed eggs throughout World Showcase. Both require a purchased map and offer a prize for completion. **2026 Flower and Garden Festival runs from** March 4 through June 1, 2026. New for 2026 is the Wildlife Crossing Garden, inspired by the Pixar film Hoppers, a Pet-Friendly Garden celebrating canine characters, and over 75 new menu items across the Outdoor Kitchens. The Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade at Pineapple Promenade is the undisputed fan-favorite drink of the festival. [Read our complete 2026 Flower and Garden Festival guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/28/your-guide-to-the-2026-epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/) **More 2026 Flower and Garden coverage from Fantasy Land News:** [Eat Your Way Around the 2026 Flower and Garden Festival — full food guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/25/eat-your-way-around-2026-epcots-flower-garden-festival/) [Where to Find Every Disney Topiary at the 2026 Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/11/where-to-find-every-disney-topiary-at-the-2026-epcot-flower-garden-festival/) [2026 Garden Rocks Concert Series full lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/21/2026-walt-disney-world-garden-rocks-concert-series-music-acts-announced/) [Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration 2026 guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/11/spikes-pollen-nation-exploration-returns-for-the-2026-epcot-flower-garden-festival/) [2026 Eggstravaganza guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/springtime-at-epcot-the-2026-eggstravaganza-and-a-hunny-of-a-new-popcorn-bucket/) [New Hoppers Garden at EPCOT 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/new-disney-%E2%97%8F-pixar-hoppers-garden-in-epcot/) **Planning tips for Flower and Garden:** The festival’s opening weeks in March coincide with spring break crowds, making late April and May the best time to visit for lower crowds combined with full festival offerings. The topiary displays are in peak condition from opening day through mid-May before the Florida heat begins to affect them. Book Garden Rocks dining packages as early as possible. Reserved seating for popular acts sells out weeks in advance. ## EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival ![EPCOT Food and Wine 2026 Is Confirmed and Three Returning Dishes Already Have Us Excited](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-WDW-EPCOT-Food-and-Wine-Header-1600x900.jpg)EPCOT Food and Wine 2026 Is Confirmed and Three Returning Dishes Already Have Us ExcitedThe Food and Wine Festival is EPCOT’s signature event and the most attended festival at any Disney park. Running from late August through mid-November, it covers nearly three months with Global Marketplace food kiosks spread throughout the park serving internationally inspired dishes and drinks. The Eat to the Beat Concert Series runs on select nights throughout the festival at America Gardens Theatre, featuring national touring acts and returning favorites. Dining packages are available that include a guaranteed reserved seat for a specific performance alongside a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant. These book up quickly for popular acts. Food strolls are a signature feature of the festival. **Emile’s Fromage Montage** sends guests searching for designated cheese dishes across the Marketplaces to earn a completion prize. **Remy’s Hide and Squeak** is a kid-friendly scavenger hunt finding Remy statuettes hidden throughout World Showcase. **2026 Food and Wine Festival runs August 27 through November 21, 2026.** Disney confirmed the dates on April 28, 2026. Returning for 2026 are Emile’s Fromage Montage, Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak, and the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Three returning marketplace dishes have been confirmed: the Street Corn-style Dumplings at Gyozas of the Galaxy, the Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer at the Australia marketplace, and the Kirschwasser Torte at The Alps. The full Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup has been announced, with new headliners Lauren Alaina, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Grace Potter joining returning favorites like Boyz II Men, Yellowcard, and The Beach Boys. [See the full 2026 Eat to the Beat lineup and concert schedule here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/17/eat-to-the-beat-2026-concert-lineup/) Full marketplace menus are now confirmed. This year marks the festival’s 30th anniversary, with 30 returning or reimagined dishes carrying a special anniversary icon on the Foodie Guide, and a new Cheers to Cheese exhibit inside CommuniCore Hall running September 18 through November 8. [See everything new at the 2026 Food and Wine Festival, marketplace by marketplace, here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/everything-new-at-the-2026-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/) **2025 Food and Wine Festival ran from** August 28 through November 22, 2025. The 2025 edition featured over 35 Global Marketplaces, the Harvest Hollow themed autumn section, Brew-Wing at the Odyssey Pavilion, and new menu items including the Peruvian Ceviche and Boeuf Bourguignon. [Read our 2025 Food and Wine Festival guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/14/the-fork-and-the-festival-a-first-look-at-the-2025-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/) **Planning tips for Food and Wine:** The festival’s first few weeks in late August and early September are the hottest and most humid time of year in Florida. Late October and early November offer the best combination of cooler weather, full festival offerings, and lower crowds than the opening weeks. Eat to the Beat dining packages for popular acts should be booked as soon as reservations open, typically 60 days in advance through My Disney Experience. ## EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays ![EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2026: Dates and Full Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/EPCOT-International-Festival-of-the-Holidays-2026_-Dates-and-Full-Guide-1598x900.jpg)EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2026: Dates and Full GuideThe Festival of the Holidays transforms EPCOT into a celebration of winter holidays from around the world, with each World Showcase pavilion presenting its country’s unique holiday traditions through entertainment, food, and storytelling. The festival runs from mid-November through late December, overlapping with the final weeks of Food and Wine before taking over completely. The **Candlelight Processional** is the centerpiece of the Festival of the Holidays, a choral retelling of the Christmas story narrated by a celebrity guest, accompanied by a live orchestra and mass choir at America Gardens Theatre. Celebrity narrators change throughout the festival’s run, and dining packages for popular narrators sell out months in advance. The **Holiday Kitchens** replace the standard Outdoor Kitchens format with pavilion-specific holiday food offerings. Each pavilion presents dishes tied to its country’s holiday traditions. The **Cookie Stroll** sends guests collecting stamps by purchasing designated cookies from Holiday Kitchen locations, earning a completion prize. The Holidays Around the World storytelling program runs in each pavilion throughout the day, with Disney cast members sharing holiday traditions from their home countries in short, informal presentations. **2026 Festival of the Holidays dates are confirmed for November 27 through December 30, 2026.** Disney announced the full lineup on June 24, 2026, confirming returning favorites like the World Showcase Holiday Storytellers, the Gingerbread Spaceship Earth display with its Celebration Countdown presented by CITIZEN, and the Holiday Cookie Stroll. Santa Claus returns to CommuniCore Hall, with Père Noël at the France Pavilion and Barn Santa at Norway rounding out the pavilion meet-and-greets. Candlelight Processional narrators and the full Holiday Kitchens menu have not yet been announced. [Read our complete 2026 Festival of the Holidays dates and guide here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/25/epcot-festival-of-the-holidays-2026-dates-guide/) **Planning tips for Festival of the Holidays:** This is one of the busiest times of year at Walt Disney World. The weeks before Christmas and the days between Christmas and New Year are among the highest-crowd periods of the entire year. If your goal is the Candlelight Processional, book a dining package the moment reservations open. Popular narrators like Neil Patrick Harris or Whoopi Goldberg sell out within hours. Early December weekdays are the best balance of full festival and manageable crowds. ## EPCOT Festival Tips That Apply to All Four Festivals Festival Passport and food strolls are available at each festival and offer structured ways to explore the food offerings while working toward a completion prize. The passports are inexpensive, and the completion prizes have become collectibles in their own right. Past prizes have included character watering cans, garden stakes, and exclusive festival items. Mobile order is available at most Outdoor Kitchen and Global Marketplace locations and is strongly recommended. Lines at popular food booths can stretch 20 to 30 minutes on busy days. Placing a mobile order while walking between pavilions eliminates that wait entirely. Specialty merchandise at each festival sells out faster than Disney restocks it. The Figment popcorn bucket at Festival of the Arts is the most extreme example but limited merchandise at all four festivals tends to disappear within the first week. If you see something you want, buy it on the first day of your visit rather than planning to return for it later. Each festival’s scavenger hunt maps are available at Disney Traders and Creations Shop near the park entrance. Pick one up first thing in the morning before exploring the park so you can complete the hunt as you move through the festival naturally rather than retracing steps. ## Frequently Asked Questions About EPCOT Festivals **Are EPCOT festivals included with park admission?** Yes. Admission to any EPCOT festival is included with a standard EPCOT theme park ticket. There is no separate festival ticket or upcharge. Individual food and drink items, scavenger hunt maps, merchandise, and dining packages all cost extra, but simply attending the festival and experiencing the topiaries, entertainment, and atmosphere requires only park admission. **How many EPCOT festivals are there in a year?** Four. Festival of the Arts runs January through late February, Flower and Garden runs March through early June, Food and Wine runs late August through mid-November, and Festival of the Holidays runs mid-November through late December. Together, they cover most of the calendar year. **Which EPCOT festival is the best?** It depends on what you enjoy. Food and Wine is the most popular and has the most variety of food. Flower and Garden is the longest and the most visually spectacular, thanks to the topiaries. Festival of the Arts is the least crowded and most creative. Festival of the Holidays is the most emotionally resonant, particularly the Candlelight Processional. Fantasy Land News covers all four in depth. Browse the festival coverage above to decide which fits your trip best. **When does EPCOT not have a festival?** The only consistent gap is a brief window in early January between the end of Festival of the Holidays and the start of Festival of the Arts, typically one to two weeks where EPCOT operates without an active festival overlay. **What is the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT?** The Candlelight Processional is a celebrity-narrated choral retelling of the Christmas story performed at America Gardens Theatre during the Festival of the Holidays. A different celebrity narrator appears each night throughout the festival’s run, accompanied by a live orchestra and a 450-person mass choir. Dining packages are available that include a guaranteed reserved seat alongside a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant. **What is the Figment popcorn bucket at EPCOT?** The Figment popcorn bucket is an annual, limited-release collectible released during the Festival of the Arts. It features Figment, EPCOT’s beloved purple dragon mascot, in a themed design that changes every year. The bucket is available via mobile order only at the Odyssey building and typically sells out within hours of going on sale each morning. The 2026 version launched at $29.00. See our [Disney Popcorn Buckets Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/) for the full current lineup. **Do EPCOT festivals have scavenger hunts?** Yes. Flower and Garden has two: Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration (runs the full festival) and Eggstravaganza (runs through Easter). Food and Wine has Remy’s Hide and Squeak and Emile’s Fromage Montage. Festival of the Holidays has the Cookie Stroll. All require a purchased map and offer a completion prize. Maps are available at Disney Traders and Creations Shop near the park entrance. **What is the Garden Rocks Concert Series?** Garden Rocks is the live music component of the Flower and Garden Festival, running on select evenings throughout the festival at America Gardens Theatre. Concerts are included with park admission and feature national touring acts performing multiple shows per evening. Dining packages are available for reserved seating alongside a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant. The 2026 lineup includes The Music of ABBA, Information Society, FireHouse, and Iam Tongi, among others. [See the full 2026 Garden Rocks lineup here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/21/2026-walt-disney-world-garden-rocks-concert-series-music-acts-announced/) For the latest EPCOT news and festival coverage as it happens, follow Fantasy Land News at [www.fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). Full EPCOT coverage: [fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/epcot/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/epcot/). Walt Disney World planning: [fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/) ## EPCOT Festivals 2026 — Complete Guide to All Four Festivals ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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The 2026 Disney Legends class has been announced, featuring Bob Iger, Dwayne Johnson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and eight others. Fantasy Land News has covered every D23 development since the dates were first revealed at Destination D23 in August 2025. This page collects all announcements in one place and will be updated as news comes in between now and August. Well, today is the day! We are live blogging each day, including the Honda Center shows. Check out Day 1: [D23 2026 Day 1 Live Blog: Real-Time Updates from the Anaheim Convention Center](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/10/d23-2026-day-1-live-blog/) *Last Updated on August 14, 2026* [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026_-The-Complete-Guide-to-The-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026_-The-Complete-Guide-to-The-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event.jpg)## D23 2026 Dates and Event Schedule The main event runs Friday through Sunday, August 14-16, 2026. But the [D23 experience stretches](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event-2026-show-floor-revealed-new-activations-week-long-events-and-sweepstakes-prizes/) across the entire week beginning August 8. Here is the full week-long schedule as announced. Saturday, August 8 is the D23 Member Preview, which opens the Walt Disney Archives’ newest exhibition at the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in Anaheim. Tuesday, August 11 is D23 Night at the Anaheim Packing House. Wednesday, August 12 is D23 Night at Angels Stadium. Thursday, August 13 is D23 Day at Disneyland Resort, featuring a Disney Legends Cavalcade and complimentary Mickey Mouse ear hats for guests while supplies last. A Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party also takes place at Disney California Adventure on August 13, tailored to families with young children. The three main event days each close with a marquee showcase at the Honda Center. Friday, August 14 hosts the Disney Entertainment Showcase covering film, television, and streaming. Saturday, August 15 hosts the Disney Experiences Showcase, historically where the biggest parks announcements drop. Sunday, August 16 closes the weekend with the Disney Legends Award Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. PT, hosted by Ryan Seacrest and streaming live on Disney+. Fantasy Land News first reported the 2026 dates when [D23 head Michael Vargo announced the return to Anaheim during Destination D23](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/01/when-is-d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event-2026-dates-announced/) at Walt Disney World in August 2025. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23_The_Ultimate_Disney_Fan_Event-2026_Ticket_Options-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23_The_Ultimate_Disney_Fan_Event-2026_Ticket_Options.jpg)## D23 2026 Tickets: Dates, Prices, and How to Buy D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is an exclusive Gold Member event. A D23 Gold Membership is required to purchase tickets and there is no general public sale. Tickets go on sale in three waves starting March 31. Charter Members, those who have held a continuous Gold Membership since before December 31, 2009, get the first opportunity starting March 31, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT. Gold Members on Essential, Choice, and Complete plans can purchase starting April 2 at 10 a.m. PT. All other Gold Member types join the queue on April 2 at 12 p.m. PT. Ticket pricing starts at $49 for the new D23 Fan Pass Afternoon Only, a first for 2026 that provides Convention Center access beginning at 4 p.m. on your chosen day. The standard D23 Fan Pass, which includes full-day access to the Convention Center, starts at $99 for one day and $297 for three days. The D23 Ultimate Fan Pass, which adds Honda Center seating, starts at $99 for a single day with Section 400 Side seating and climbs to $957 for a three-day Section 200 pass. The D23 Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass with floor seating and RSP pin access starts at $1,299 for Floor Sections 110-112 and reaches $2,599 for Floor Sections 101-103. Every ticket carries an $11.25 service fee and every transaction carries a $16.00 delivery fee. For the full breakdown of every ticket type, every section price, and a guide to which pass is right for you, read [our complete D23 2026 ticket guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/d23-2026-tickets-sale-dates-every-ticket-type-and-how-to-buy-before-they-sell-out/). Fantasy Land News also covered [the April ticket sale confirmation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/08/disney-confirms-april-ticket-sale-for-d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event-2026/) when it was first announced in February. If this is your first time navigating the D23 ticket sale, read our [step-by-step guide to buying D23 2026 tickets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/31/how-to-buy-d23-2026-tickets/), which walks first-timers through the virtual queue, membership requirements, and every ticket type in plain language. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23_The_Ultimate_Disney_Fan_Event-2026_Ticket_Pricing-1600x850.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23_The_Ultimate_Disney_Fan_Event-2026_Ticket_Pricing-scaled.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23_The_Ultimate_Disney_Fan_Event-2026_Honda_Center_Seating-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23_The_Ultimate_Disney_Fan_Event-2026_Honda_Center_Seating.jpg)## 2026 Disney Legends: The Full Class Announced Disney announced the full 2026 Disney Legends class on March 26, 2026. Eleven honorees will receive the company’s highest honor at the ceremony on Sunday, August 16. The class spans former corporate leadership, animation, music, live performance, Imagineering, sports broadcasting, and blockbuster producing. The 2026 Disney Legends are Chris Berman, Jerry Bruckheimer, Susan Egan, Eric Goldberg, Anne Hathaway, Bob Iger, Kim Irvine, Dwayne Johnson, the Jonas Brothers, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Alan Tudyk. Ryan Seacrest returns as host of the ceremony, which streams on Disney+ for fans who cannot attend in person. Highlights of the class include Bob Iger receiving the honor immediately following his retirement as CEO in March 2026, Kim Irvine being recognized for 55 years at Walt Disney Imagineering, and Lin-Manuel Miranda being honored for songwriting contributions including Moana and Encanto. With this class, a total of 329 Disney Legends have been named since the program began in 1987. Read the full profiles of every honoree in [our complete 2026 Disney Legends article](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/2026-disney-legends-bob-iger-dwayne-johnson-lin-manuel-miranda-and-8-more-named-at-d23/). [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026-Legends-Berman-Bruckheimer-Egan-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026-Legends-Berman-Bruckheimer-Egan.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026-Legends-Host-Ryan-Searest-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026-Legends-Host-Ryan-Searest.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026-Legends-Jonas-Brothers-Tudyk-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026-Legends-Jonas-Brothers-Tudyk.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026-Legends-Irvine-Johnson-Miranda-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026-Legends-Irvine-Johnson-Miranda.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026-Legends-Goldberg-Iger-Hathaway-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23-2026-Legends-Goldberg-Iger-Hathaway.jpg)## D23 2026 Full Panel Schedule Revealed **D23 2026’s Horizons: [Disney Experiences Showcase](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/14/d23-2026-horizons-disney-experiences-showcase-neil-patrick-harris/) is confirmed for Saturday, August 15 at 7 p.m. at the Honda Center, and for the first time in the showcase’s modern history, it will not be hosted by a Disney Experiences chairman.** Neil Patrick Harris is stepping into that role instead, guiding what Disney is billing as a journey through the stories shaping the future of Disney Experiences around the world, built on the ambitious projects the company first announced in 2024. Disney released the complete day-by-day program guide for D23 2026 on July 13, confirming exact times and stages for every panel across the Anaheim Convention Center’s five stages, the Premiere Stage, the Walt Disney Archives Stage, the Backlot Stage, the Hyperion Stage, and the Cosplay Meet-Ups at Grand Plaza, plus the three Honda Center evening showcases. The lineup leans heavily into anniversary programming, with dedicated sessions marking 75 years of Alice in Wonderland, 35 years of Beauty and the Beast, 25 years of KINGDOM HEARTS, and 65 years of Marvel’s Spider-Man. Legends-focused programming includes a conversation hosted by Robin Roberts with the newest Legends class, Ron Clements discussing his new book with fellow Legends in attendance, and Imagineer Joe Rohde on his memoir Floating Mountains. Television programming covers Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3, Camp Rock 3, The Bluey Movie, The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers, and the Scrubs revival. One Sunday afternoon slot on the Hyperion Stage remains listed as To Be Announced. [D23-EVENT-2026\_Programming-Schedule\_1](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/D23-EVENT-2026_Programming-Schedule_1-1.pdf)[Download](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/D23-EVENT-2026_Programming-Schedule_1-1.pdf) The reveal also confirmed the Reservation Selection Process (RSP) window. The RSP opens Monday, July 20 at 12 p.m. PT and closes Friday, July 24 at 12 p.m. PT, with confirmed reservations emailed starting August 7. Standby queues will be available for most Anaheim Convention Center sessions, though Honda Center showcases remain reservation-free and are limited strictly to D23 Ultimate Fan Pass and D23 Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass holders. For the full minute-by-minute breakdown of every stage and every day, read our [complete D23 2026 program schedule article](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026-full-panel-schedule-revealed/). ## What Is D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event D23 is the official fan club of The Walt Disney Company, named for D as in Disney and 23 for the year Walt Disney founded the studio in 1923. The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is its flagship biennial gathering, held in Anaheim in even-numbered years. The 2026 event is the ninth in the series, which began at the Anaheim Convention Center in 2009. The event brings together stars, filmmakers, Imagineers, and Disney executives for three days of panels, showcases, shopping, and announcements. It is the primary venue where Disney reveals major upcoming projects across parks, film, television, and streaming. In 2024, the event expanded from the Anaheim Convention Center to include the Honda Center for the evening showcases, a format that continues in 2026. In years without the main event, D23 holds its smaller Destination D23 gathering at Walt Disney World. Fantasy Land News covered [every announcement from Destination D23 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/01/destination-d23-all-the-biggest-news-and-reveals-from-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event/) at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, including the Carousel of Progress Walt Disney Audio-Animatronics figure reveal, Cinderella Castle’s new paint palette, and the first official confirmation of the 2026 event dates. ## What Is New at D23 2026 Several changes distinguish 2026 from prior events. The new D23 Fan Pass Afternoon Only ticket at $49 is the most significant structural addition, giving fans a lower cost entry point to the Convention Center floor without committing to a full-day ticket. It is the first time D23 has offered a sub-$99 access option. The Emporium, the section of the show floor reserved for independent vendors and small business exhibitors, has been eliminated in 2026. Disney communicated the decision directly to past Emporium exhibitors, stating that the event’s show floor is now focused on a curated experience centered on Disney storytelling, brand partners, and creative showcases. Fantasy Land News covered [the Emporium’s elimination](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/03/d23-ends-the-emporium-disappointing-small-businesses-and-collectors/) and its impact on the collector and small business community when the news broke in September 2025. The D23 Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass now includes RSP access to select limited-edition pins, a new addition for 2026 that gives top-tier ticket holders priority access to sought-after pin releases at the event. Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel and a Disney Legend, serves as the official D23 FAN-bassador for 2026, engaging with fans and making appearances throughout the year leading up to the August event. ## D23 2026 Show Floor and Programming [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23_The_Ultimate_Disney_Fan_Event_Mousequerade-1600x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23_The_Ultimate_Disney_Fan_Event_Mousequerade.png)Disney is calling the 2026 show floor its largest and most innovative ever. The Anaheim Convention Center will host more than 50 panels and presentations created exclusively for fans, offering behind-the-scenes looks, first looks at upcoming projects, and conversations with creators. The show floor runs with expanded hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Confirmed show floor experiences and activations include Mundo Pixar: The D23 Experience presented by Disney Rewards Visa Cards from Chase, a special D23 preview of the immersive walk-through experience currently touring worldwide. The ESPN and the Road to the Super Bowl activation highlights the intersection of sports and entertainment. New activations include themed experiences for Bluey, Camp Rock 3, and The Simpsons, plus a standout Mickey F1 display featuring a real Formula 1 car. Fans can also compete in the Disney Lorcana Challenge Championship Qualifier hosted by Ravensburger, with the winner earning a guaranteed seat at the 2027 Disney Lorcana North American Championship. Walt Disney Archives: Uncrated is an all-new exhibition on the show floor that takes fans into recreated sections of the Disney Archives warehouses, with themed displays of props, costumes, and puppets spanning generations of Disney film, television, and theme parks. The D23 Mousequerade costume contest returns, presented by AT&T, celebrating fan creativity and craftsmanship. A new feature-length documentary from filmmaker Leslie Iwerks premieres at the event. ## D23 2026 Merchandise: Mickey’s of Glendale and a New Imagineer Brand ![Group of diverse young adults posing on stairs for a D23 Disney fan event banner, featuring a red Mickey logo and large 'YNSD' text with Anaheim 2026 details.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-.YNSD_-New-Imagineer-Created-Brand-Debuts-at-D23-2026-1-1-1600x900.jpg)Disney .YNSD: New Imagineer-Created Brand Debuts at D23 2026**Mickey’s of Glendale, the Walt Disney Imagineering campus store, is returning to D23 2026 with a series of new collections, and Disney has also revealed a brand new Imagineer-created label called .YNSD making its debut at the show.** Mickey’s of Glendale has revealed three collections so far, the Walt Disney Imagineering Color Block Collection, a Duffy & Friends Collection, and a Muppets Studio Signature Collection featuring a customizable denim jacket. Read the [full Mickey’s of Glendale D23 2026 merchandise roundup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/08/mickeys-of-glendale-d23-2026-color-block-duffy-friends-collections/) for details on every collection revealed so far. Alongside those reveals, Disney introduced .YNSD, a new lifestyle brand created by a collective of Walt Disney Imagineers that takes a design-first approach built around hidden details rather than familiar character graphics. Its D23 debut includes two collections, one built on minimalist everyday essentials with photochromic ink details, and one inspired by the Haunted Mansion Parlor aboard the Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny. Read our [full .YNSD debut coverage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/21/disney-ynsd-new-imagineer-created-brand-debuts-at-d23-2026/) for everything included in both collections. ## How to Shop at D23 2026 ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/D23-2026-Shopping-Guide_-Every-Store-New-Additions-and-How-to-Get-In-Line-1-1600x900.jpg)**Disney has revealed the full shopping lineup for D23 2026, including a new central D23 Marketplace, a new pin store, and a breakdown of how virtual queue and mobile checkout will work across the show floor.** The lineup covers Disney Store, The Walt Disney Company Store, Mickey’s of Glendale, Disney .YNSD, Disney Studio Store Hollywood, Disney Publishing Books & Brew, and a new Disney Experiences Auction debuting Sunday, August 16. Read our [complete D23 2026 shopping guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/21/how-to-shop-at-d23-2026-guide/) for every store, what’s new this year, and exactly how virtual queue and checkout work. ## D23 2026 Pins: Full Lineups and Pricing ![Disney Studio Store Hollywood: The Full D23 2026 Pin Catalog by Day and Prices](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disney-Studio-Store-Hollywood_-The-Full-D23-2026-Pin-Catalog-by-Day-and-Prices-1600x900.jpg)Disney Studio Store Hollywood: The Full D23 2026 Pin Catalog by Day and Prices![Mickey's of Glendale Pin Store: The Full D23 2026 Pin Lineup by Day and Prices](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MOG-D23-2026-Pin-Catlog-1-1600x900.jpg)Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store: The Full D23 2026 Pin Lineup by Day and Prices**Both major D23 2026 pin locations have released their complete product catalogs, and Fantasy Land News has the full day-by-day breakdown for each.** The Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store lineup spans Friday through Sunday with sets ranging from $34.95 mystery boxes to a $324.95 Disney Royal Carousel Horses display set. Read the [complete Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/mickeys-of-glendale-pin-store-the-full-d23-2026-pin-lineup-by-day-and-prices/) for pricing and edition sizes on every set. Disney Studio Store Hollywood has also released its full pin catalog, headlined by a $199.95 El Capitan Theatre Premiere Collection piece and a Throwback Mystery Series limited to five boxes per person. Read the [complete Disney Studio Store Hollywood pin catalog](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/disney-studio-store-hollywood-pin-catalog-d23-2026/) for the full day-by-day list. ## D23 2026 Afternoon Programming: Disney Rewind Concert and Alan Menken ![D23 2026 Reveals Afternoon Programming, Including a Disney Rewind Concert and a One Man Alan Menken Show](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/D23-2026-Reveals-Afternoon-Programming-Including-Disney-Rewind-Concert.jpg)D23 2026 Reveals Afternoon Programming, Including a Disney Rewind Concert and a One Man Alan Menken ShowD23 revealed a new wave of afternoon programming on June 29, headlined by the Disney Rewind Concert, a live mixtape style throwback to Disney hits of the 80s and 90s performed by Broadway veterans Jared Dixon, Alyssa Fox, Arielle Jacobs, Josh Strickland, and Raena White, with appearances from Disney Legends Bill Farmer, Jodi Benson, and newly named 2026 Legend Susan Egan. The concert premieres Friday, August 14 at 7 p.m. with an encore Saturday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, August 16 brings a rare solo concert event from eight time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, sharing songs and the stories behind decades of work spanning “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” and “Tangled.” The show is written by Menken and directed by Richard Kraft, set for 6 p.m. The announcement also confirmed the day by day panel lineup, including a Walt Disney 125th birthday tribute and a 20th anniversary “Enchanted” celebration on Friday, a Tinker Bell retrospective hosted by Ashley Eckstein on Saturday, and a Disney Experiences memorabilia auction hosted by Bret Iwan on Sunday. Read the [full afternoon programming breakdown](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/29/d23-2026-reveals-afternoon-programming-including-a-disney-rewind-concert-and-a-one-man-alan-menken-show/) for every panel across all three days. ## Jonas Brothers to Record Live Hey Jonas! Episode at D23 2026 ![Jonas Brothers to Record Live Hey Jonas! Episode at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Jonas-Brothers-to-Record-Live-Hey-Jonas-Episode-at-D23-2026-1600x900.jpg)**Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas are bringing their hit iHeartPodcast Hey Jonas! to [D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/), recording a live episode on Sunday, August 16 at 6:45 p.m. at the Anaheim Convention Center.** The session, titled “[Hey Jonas! Live at D23: Celebrating Disney Legends](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/jonas-brothers-to-record-live-hey-jonas-episode-at-d23-2026/),” will see the brothers celebrate their own induction as Disney Legends while sharing unforgettable Disney stories, behind-the-scenes memories, and special guests. ## Hallmark & Disney Magic Panel Added to D23 2026 Lineup ![Hallmark & Disney Magic Panel Confirmed for D23 2026 Lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hallmark-FLN-1600x900.jpg)Hallmark & Disney Magic Panel Confirmed for D23 2026 Lineup**D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event has added a new panel called [Hallmark & Disney Magic: Our Creative Partnership](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/20/hallmark-disney-magic-panel-d23-2026/), set for Sunday, August 16, exploring the creative collaboration between Hallmark and Disney from Walt Disney and J.C. Hall’s shared beginnings in Kansas City through the fan-favorite products the two companies have created together.** Fantasy Land News has been building the bridge between Hallmark fans and Disney fans for a year now, and this panel lands the same year Hallmark and Walt Disney World released their first original movie collaboration, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True. Read our [full coverage of the panel announcement](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/20/hallmark-disney-magic-panel-d23-2026/). ## Week-Long Events Beyond the Main Days Saturday, August 8 kicks off the week with the opening of the Walt Disney Archives’ newest exhibition, Capturing Life, Creating Character: The Art of Live-Action, at the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in Anaheim. The exhibition features rare photography, costume pieces, artwork, and interactive elements exploring live-action performance and animation. Tickets go on sale March 27 at 10 a.m. PT on D23.com. Tuesday, August 11 is D23 Night at the Anaheim Packing District, featuring music, trivia, fan activities, and the sixth annual World Taste of the Packing District. Wednesday, August 12 is D23 Night at Angel Stadium with the Angels hosting the Texas Rangers. The first 23,000 fans entering the stadium receive a themed D23 Mickey Mouse Bobblehead, with 2,300 of those being an exclusive gold variant. D23 Members can also receive a discount on tickets and access to special D23 event spaces on gameday. Thursday, August 13 is D23 Day at Disneyland Resort, featuring a Disney Legends Cavalcade, complimentary Mickey Mouse ear hats while supplies last, and the return of the Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party at Disney California Adventure for families with young children. Downtown Disney also features special offers, discounts, and themed experiences throughout the full week. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23_Day_at_Disneyland®_Resort-1600x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23_Day_at_Disneyland®_Resort.png)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23_Night_at_Angel_Stadium-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D23_Night_at_Angel_Stadium-scaled.jpg)## D23 2026 Sweepstakes and Prizes The Ultimate Disney Sweepstakes: Fantastic Prizes returns with prizes including a sailing on the inaugural season of the Disney Believe cruise ship, a National Geographic Journeys trip to Kenya for a safari tied to Jon Favreau’s upcoming Disney+ series Lion, and a trip to Los Angeles for the red-carpet world premiere of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday. Sweepstakes entries open July 23, 2026. No purchase is necessary to enter and D23 General Membership, which is free, is sufficient for entry. [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The_Ultimate_Disney_Sweepstakes_Fantastic_Prizes-1600x900.png)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The_Ultimate_Disney_Sweepstakes_Fantastic_Prizes.png)## What to Expect at the Honda Center Showcases The three Honda Center showcases carry the most significant announcements of the weekend. The Disney Entertainment Showcase on Friday covers film, television, and streaming. With The Mandalorian and Grogu already in theaters by August, attention will likely shift to whatever comes next in the Star Wars and Marvel pipelines, as well as Disney Animation and Pixar’s upcoming slates including Incredibles 3 and Frozen 3. The Disney Experiences Showcase on Saturday is where parks fans should focus their energy. In 2024 this was the session where the biggest Walt Disney World and Disneyland expansion announcements dropped, including the Villains Land announcement for Walt Disney World that FLN covered live from the event. By August 2026, projects announced at prior events will have updates and new reveals are expected. Universal’s Epic Universe will have been open for several months by then, which will inevitably shape the conversation around Disney parks investment. The Disney Legends ceremony on Sunday afternoon is the emotional close of the weekend and one of the most-watched sessions on Disney+. With a class that includes Bob Iger and multiple household names, the 2026 ceremony is set up to be one of the most watched in the program’s 39-year history. ## FLN at D23 2024: What We Covered From the Last Event Fantasy Land News was on the ground at D23 2024 and covered the biggest moments as they happened. That coverage gives important context for what to expect in 2026, including which announcements from 2024 should have major updates by August. The parks showcase delivered one of the biggest announcements in years when [Villains Land was officially announced for Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/08/11/d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event-villains-land-announcement-for-walt-disney-world/), a long-rumored project that finally got a confirmed name and direction. Billy Crystal surprised the crowd with [a Monsters announcement for Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/08/11/billy-crystal-surprises-d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event-with-monster-announcement-for-hollywood-studios/) that brought down the house. On the technology and production side, FLN covered the [ILM StageCraft Volume making its public debut on the show floor](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/08/14/ilm-stagecraft-volume-makes-public-debut-at-d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event/), a behind-the-scenes look at the filmmaking technology behind The Mandalorian and other productions. Walt Disney Imagineering showcased its work with [3D models from the Imagineering Behind the Dreams pavilion](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/08/16/3d-models-from-imagineering-behind-the-dreams-pavilion-at-d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event-on-display-after-horizons/) remaining on display after the main event closed, and fans got a [sneak peek at the Pixar Dream Production series](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/08/13/sneak-peak-of-pixar-dream-production-series-coming-to-disney-in-2025-at-d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event/) that was heading to Disney+ in 2025. FLN also covered then-CEO [Bob Iger welcoming fans to D23](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/08/10/disney-ceo-robert-iger-talks-one-of-a-kind-company-welcoming-fans-to-d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event/) and speaking about the company’s one-of-a-kind position in entertainment. In 2026, Iger returns to D23 not as CEO but as a Disney Legend honoree. [![Billy Crystal Surprises D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event with Monster Announcement for Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Monsters-Inc.-Land-Disney-World-1024x503.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Monsters-Inc.-Land-Disney-World.jpg)[![D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 'Villains Land' Announcement for Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Villains-Land-Land-Disney-World-1024x503.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Villains-Land-Land-Disney-World.jpg)[![ILM Stagecraft Volume Makes Public Debut at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ILM-Stagecraft-Volume-1024x503.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ILM-Stagecraft-Volume.jpg)## The FLN Take on D23 2026 The $49 Afternoon Only ticket is the most fan-friendly thing Disney has done with D23 pricing in years. It does not solve the fundamental problem of a Gold-Member-only event in a city that requires travel for most attendees, but it removes the harshest barrier for fans within driving distance of Anaheim who want the show floor experience without a full-day commitment or Honda Center seating. The Emporium elimination is a real loss for the collector community and for small businesses who built their year around the D23 floor. Disney says collecting will be reflected in programming, but a booth that lets you buy directly from a creator is a different experience than a panel that talks about collecting. Those are not the same thing. The Legends class is strong, and Bob Iger receiving the honor the same year he stepped down gives the ceremony a natural storyline. The Kim Irvine story is the one that will resonate most with serious Disney fans once people learn it fully. Fantasy Land News will cover every D23 2026 announcement as it drops from now through August. For all the latest, visit [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) and join The Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). ## D23 2026: Frequently Asked Questions ### When is D23 2026? D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 runs August 14, 15, and 16 at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California. A full week of pre-event experiences begins August 8 with the D23 Member Preview. ### When do D23 2026 tickets go on sale? D23 Gold Charter Members can purchase tickets starting March 31, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT. Gold Members on Essential, Choice, and Complete plans go on sale April 2 at 10 a.m. PT. All other Gold Member types join the queue on April 2 at 12 p.m. PT. A waitlist opens after ticket sales close for members who miss out. ### How much do D23 2026 tickets cost? The new D23 Fan Pass Afternoon Only starts at $49. Full-day and three-day Fan Passes start at $99 and $297. Ultimate Fan Passes with Honda Center seating start at $99 for a single day and $297 for three days, with pricing varying by seat section up to $957 for Section 200 three-day passes. The Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass with floor seating and RSP pin access ranges from $1,299 to $2,599. All tickets carry an $11.25 service fee and a $16 delivery fee per transaction. ### Do you need a D23 Gold Membership to attend? Yes. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is exclusively available to D23 Gold Members. There is no general public ticket sale. You must be a Gold Member before ticket sales open to participate. ### Who are the 2026 Disney Legends honorees? The 2026 Disney Legends are Chris Berman, Jerry Bruckheimer, Susan Egan, Eric Goldberg, Anne Hathaway, Bob Iger, Kim Irvine, Dwayne Johnson, the Jonas Brothers, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Alan Tudyk. Ryan Seacrest hosts the ceremony on Sunday, August 16 at 1:30 p.m. PT at the Honda Center. ### Can you watch D23 2026 on Disney+? The Disney Legends Award ceremony on Sunday, August 16 will be available to stream on Disney+. Coverage of other showcases has varied in past years. Disney has not confirmed full streaming availability for the Entertainment and Experiences showcases at this time. ### What is the Emporium and why was it removed from D23 2026? The Emporium was a section of the D23 show floor dedicated to independent vendors, small businesses, artists, and collectors. Disney eliminated it for 2026, stating the event’s focus has shifted to a curated experience centered on Disney storytelling and brand partners. It is a significant change for the collector community and for small businesses that have exhibited at D23 since the event began. ### What is different about D23 2026 compared to 2024? The new Afternoon Only $49 Fan Pass is the biggest structural addition. The Emporium has been eliminated. The D23 Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass now includes RSP pin access. The event format, with daytime programming at the Anaheim Convention Center and evening showcases at the Honda Center, continues from 2024. ### Who is the D23 FAN-bassador for 2026? Disney Legend Jodi Benson, best known as the voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid, is the first official D23 FAN-bassador. She was announced during Destination D23 at Walt Disney World in August 2025 and will make appearances with D23 throughout the year leading up to the August event. ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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We are based in Central Florida, right outside the Walt Disney World Resort, and we cover everything from park announcements and merchandise drops to Pixar film news, theater collectibles, and streaming updates. We publish new articles every day. We visit the parks regularly. We photograph what we see. And when something changes, we write about it fast and get it right. --- ## What We Cover **Walt Disney World and Disneyland** — Walt Disney World is practically our backyard, and our coverage reflects that. We post directly from the parks, resorts, and restaurants on a regular basis. Ride announcements, food and merchandise drops, seasonal events, new attractions, and everything in between. We also cover Disneyland, Universal Orlando, and other Central Florida theme parks. **Movie Theater Collectibles** — Fantasy Land News is one of the leading sources for movie theater popcorn bucket and collectible coverage. We track every chain, every film, and every exclusive across AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Harkins, Epic Theatres, Showcase Cinemas, Marcus Theatres, and Alamo Drafthouse. We cover pricing, availability, and online pre-orders before they hit concession stands. **Disney Parks Merchandise** — Limited edition releases, EPCOT festival exclusives, park-opening merchandise, and seasonal drops. If Disney is selling it at the parks, we are covering it. **Movies, Streaming, and Entertainment** — Disney Animation, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Disney+, Hulu, and the full Disney entertainment universe. We track what is coming, what is streaming now, and what collectors should know about it. **Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+** — We cover the full Hallmark schedule, original movies, series, and streaming updates for one of the most loyal fan communities on television. --- ## What Makes Fantasy Land News Different We are independent. Fantasy Land News is owned and operated by Greg and Holly Gately. We do not represent Disney, Universal, or any studio. We are not PR-fed content. When we report something, it is because we saw it, photographed it, or found it from a credible source and verified it ourselves. We are on the ground in Central Florida. When Cinderella Castle gets a repaint and the projection show changes, we notice because we were there. When a new food item shows up at EPCOT, we try it and photograph it. That firsthand experience is built into every piece of parks coverage on this site. We cover the things other sites skip. The complete chain-by-chain theater collectibles picture. The pricing details. The sell-out timing. The online pre-order windows. --- ## Who We Are **Greg Gately** — Co-owner, writer, editor, photographer, and podcaster. Greg has published more than 4,000 articles on Fantasy Land News and has been visiting Walt Disney World for years as a Central Florida resident. His firsthand park photography and on-the-ground reporting form the backbone of FLN’s parks coverage. Before building Fantasy Land News full-time, Greg spent years working as an audio engineer and tour manager for Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, Collin Raye, and Dispatch. That career taught him to work fast, pay attention to details, and tell a story well. He brings all of it to Fantasy Land News, from his weekly Wednesday night live show to his daily coverage of everything happening at the parks. <greg@fantasylandnews.com> **Holly Gately** — Co-owner, writer, and business manager. Holly keeps Fantasy Land News running. She handles operations, partnerships, and contributes to editorial coverage across the site. She is also a regular presence at the parks and brings her own perspective to everything from resort dining to seasonal events. Her Hallmark Channel coverage is available here. <holly@fantasylandnews.com> --- ## Fantasy Land News Has Been Featured In - **People.com** - **ComicBook.com** - **ComingSoon.net** - **The Independent UK** - **Men’s Journal** - **Newbreak** - **Alamo Drafthouse** We have also been cited across fan communities, entertainment newsletters, and social media aggregators as a primary source for Disney parks and theater collectibles coverage. --- ## Find Us New articles go up every day at [fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/). On **YouTube**, Greg and Sam of Sam’s Disney Diary go live every Wednesday at 9:00 PM EST with “This Week at Disney World.” The Live Podcast Show drops new episodes every Tuesday at 7:00 AM. Watch at [youtube.com/@fantasylandnews](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews/streams). On **Instagram**, we post directly from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, and Central Florida theme parks. 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Cool Kids’ Summer launches May 26 with new character experiences and the return of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. This page collects every piece of Magic Kingdom coverage from Fantasy Land News, organized by topic and updated as new announcements arrive. *Last Updated June 20, 2026* ![magic kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Once-Considered-Building-Hotels-Inside-Magic-Kingdom-Court-Records-Reveal.jpg)Disney Once Considered Building Hotels Inside Magic Kingdom, Court Records Reveal## What’s Happening at Magic Kingdom Right Now **Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin reopened at Magic Kingdom on April 8, 2026,** after a refurbishment that began in August 2025. The recharged attraction features new handheld blasters with an always-on laser and haptic vibration, fully rebuilt interactive targets that light up when hit, an all-new ride vehicle, and a new Star Command support bot named Buddy, who guides guests through target practice before launch. For the first time, guests receive Disney PhotoPass images showing their final score and rank after the mission ends. ![Disney Reveals the New Buzz Lightyear Sign and It Makes All of Tomorrowland Look Better](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Reveals-the-New-Buzz-Lightyear-Sign-and-It-Makes-All-of-Tomorrowland-Look-Better-1600x900.jpg)Disney Reveals the New Buzz Lightyear Sign and It Makes All of Tomorrowland Look BetterCinderella Castle is wearing its new classic color palette following a full repaint that began in January 2026. The updated look features deep saturated blues on the turrets, grey and cream stonework, and gold accents on the spire tips — a return to the castle’s original regal appearance after years of the 50th anniversary pink paint. Fantasy Land News was at Magic Kingdom firsthand during the repaint and has documented every stage of the transformation. **Disney has now shared what it actually took behind the scenes to finish the repaint, from draining the moat to hand-painting the spires nearly 150 feet in the air, and we share why that first view of the Castle still stops us in our tracks every time.** For Easter weekend 2026, Fantasy Land News was on the ground at Magic Kingdom and covered the full slate of seasonal experiences, including the Disney Easter Parade, Festival of Fantasy running twice on Easter Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny at Town Square, and the Buzz Lightyear soft opening. [Read the full Easter 2026 guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/04/walt-disney-world-easter-2026/) - [Why Cinderella Castle Still Stops Us In Our Tracks, Every Single Time](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/20/cinderella-castle-refresh-team-behind-the-scenes/) - [Disney Reveals the New Buzz Lightyear Sign — and It Makes All of Tomorrowland Look Better](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/30/disney-reveals-the-new-buzz-lightyear-sign-and-it-makes-all-of-tomorrowland-look-better/) - [Disney Shows Off the New Buzz Lightyear Ride in New Video and Images](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/19/disney-just-showed-off-the-new-buzz-lightyear-ride-in-new-video-and-images/) - [Cinderella Castle’s New Blue Is Finally Here as Painting Continues](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/23/cinderella-castles-new-blue-is-finally-here-as-painting-continues/) - [Cinderella Castle Makeover Is Almost Done — and Happily Ever After Has Never Looked Better](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/cinderella-castle-makeover-is-almost-done-and-happily-ever-after-has-never-looked-better/) ![Cinderella Castle's New Blue Is Finally Here as Painting Continues](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cinderella-Castles-New-Blue-Is-Finally-Here-as-Painting-Continues-1598x900.jpg)Cinderella Castle’s New Blue Is Finally Here as Painting Continues## Magic Kingdom Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 Cool Kids’ Summer launches at Magic Kingdom on May 26, 2026, and runs through September 8. The season brings several new and returning experiences to the park. Starting May 26, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto gather in Town Square and around the castle hub in new summer outfits for the Greeting Committee, a morning character experience timed to Early Park Entry for Disney Resort hotel guests. Also opening May 26 is **Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue** at the Diamond Horseshoe in Frontierland, a Cool Kids’ Summer-exclusive live show featuring Jessie, Woody, Bullseye, and other Toy Story characters with songs, dances, games, and audience participation. **Big Thunder Mountain Railroad** completes its full refurbishment and returns in early May 2026 with new effects and a complete exterior refresh, before Cool Kids’ Summer officially begins. - [Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye Return to Magic Kingdom Stage for New Toy Story Summer Revue](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/24/jessies-roundup-rip-roarin-revue-magic-kingdom-diamond-horseshoe/) - [Mickey and Friends to Host New Greeting Committee at Magic Kingdom This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/01/mickey-friends-to-host-new-greeting-committee-at-magic-kingdom-this-summer/) - [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 Complete Guide — Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) ![Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye Return to Magic Kingdom Stage for New Toy Story Summer Revue](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Woody-Jessie-and-Bullseye-Return-to-Magic-Kingdom-Stage-for-New-Toy-Story-Summer-RevueWoody-Jessi-1600x900.jpg)Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye Return to Magic Kingdom Stage for New Toy Story Summer Revue## Villains Land at Magic Kingdom Villains Land is the most significant expansion in Magic Kingdom’s history, located Beyond Big Thunder Mountain in a new area that will eventually connect with Frontierland. The land was first announced at D23 2024 and is themed around Disney Villains summoned from every realm by a mysterious spell — a design aesthetic Imagineers call Conjured Architecture, inspired by Art Nouveau design from France and Spain. The confirmed villain roster includes the Queen of Hearts, Jafar, the Evil Queen, Lady Tremaine, Yzma, Cruella De Vil, Captain Hook, Maleficent, Gaston, Mother Gothel, Ursula, Hades, and the Chernabog. Disney Legend Andreas Deja, the animator behind Jafar and Scar, is consulting on the project. In February 2026, reports emerged that Disney had scrapped the original Villains Land plans in favor of a bigger and bolder vision designed to compete with Universal’s Epic Universe. Updated plans include a family coaster themed to The Emperor’s New Groove, a Maleficent dark ride, and a Hades-themed dining experience. - [New Villains Land Details — Emperor’s New Groove Coaster and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/26/new-disney-villains-land-details-emerge-with-emperors-new-groove-coaster/) - [Disney Orders Bigger, Bolder Vision for Villains Land — Original Plans Reportedly Scrapped](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/16/disney-orders-bigger-bolder-vision-for-magic-kingdoms-villains-land-original-plans-reportedly-scrapped/) - [Villains Land Construction to Start Very, Very Soon — 13 Villains Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/11/11/villains-land-at-magic-kingdom-construction-to-start-very-very-soon-plus-13-villains-announced/) ![Disney Orders "Bigger, Bolder" Vision for Magic Kingdom’s Villains Land; Original Plans Reportedly Scrapped](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Orders-_Bigger-Bolder_-Vision-for-Magic-Kingdoms-Villains-Land-Original-Plans-Reportedly-S-1600x900.jpg)Disney Orders “Bigger, Bolder” Vision for Magic Kingdom’s Villains Land; Original Plans Reportedly Scrapped## Piston Peak National Park — Frontierland Expansion Piston Peak National Park is the Cars-themed land coming to Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland, replacing the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island in the park’s largest single expansion ever. The land is inspired by the Disney and Pixar Cars universe and will feature two original attractions — a thrilling rally race around the park and a second family-friendly experience — alongside dining and shopping set within a fictional wilderness of towering trees, snowcapped mountains, waterfalls, and geysers. Construction walls went up in Frontierland in 2025, earning the fan nickname Walltierland — a nod to the construction-era Wallcot nickname for EPCOT during its overhaul. The Liberty Belle Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island have been removed to make way for the expansion. - [Welcome to Walltierland — Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland Expansion Is Underway](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/08/forget-disney-worlds-wall-cot-welcome-to-wall-tierland/) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WelcomeToPistonPeakFrontierlandMagicKingdom-1-1600x900.jpg)## Magic Kingdom History and Notable Stories The draining of Cinderella Castle’s moat for the 2026 repaint revealed something unexpected on the moat floor — metal tracks that turned out to be remnants of the Plaza Swan Boats, a scenic boat ride that operated from Magic Kingdom’s opening through August 1983. Fantasy Land News covered the full history of the ride and what the tracks reveal about the park’s early years. Court records obtained in early 2026 revealed that a Disney Imagineering executive testified in 2024 that Disney had been considering building one or two hotels inside Magic Kingdom as part of its expansion plans. Disney has since walked that back, stating there are no plans for hotels as part of the Magic Kingdom expansion. The draining of Cinderella Castle’s moat for the 2026 repaint revealed something unexpected on the moat floor — metal tracks that turned out to be remnants of the Plaza Swan Boats, a scenic boat ride that operated from Magic Kingdom’s opening through August 1983. Fantasy Land News covered the full history of the ride and what the tracks reveal about the park’s early years. In April 2026, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle honored former Disney Experiences CFO Kevin Lansberry with a Main Street U.S.A. window, one of the park’s highest traditions for recognizing longtime leaders. - [Walt Disney World Honors Kevin Lansberry With a Main Street Window After 40 Years at Disney](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/13/kevin-lansberry-main-street-window-magic-kingdom-2026/) - [The Lost Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade: 15 Years of a Forgotten Spring Tradition](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/04/walt-disney-world-happy-easter-parade/) - [What Are Those Tracks in Cinderella Castle’s Moat? The Answer Is a Lost Magic Kingdom Ride](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/02/plaza-swan-boats-magic-kingdom-moat-tracks/) - [Disney Once Considered Building Hotels Inside Magic Kingdom, Court Records Reveal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/31/disney-once-considered-building-hotels-inside-magic-kingdom-court-records-reveal/) ## Seasonal Events at Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom hosts seasonal character experiences and ticketed events throughout the year. For spring 2026, Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny are greeting guests at Bunny Lane Garden in Liberty Square through Easter weekend, available daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Liberty Square Gazebo. Later in the year, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Magic Kingdom for the fall season, followed by Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for the holidays. - [Easter at Disney World 2026: Egg Hunts, Parades, Character Meets, and a Soft Opening Surprise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/04/walt-disney-world-easter-2026/) - [Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny Return to Magic Kingdom’s Bunny Lane Garden for Easter 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/30/mr-mrs-easter-bunny-return-to-magic-kingdoms-bunny-lane-garden-for-easter-2026/) - [Walt Disney World’s 2026 Plans — Everything Coming to Magic Kingdom and Beyond](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/03/walt-disney-worlds-2026-plans-are-here/) ![Somebunny Special is Back at Walt Disney World!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Somebunny-Special-is-Back-at-Walt-Disney-World-1598x900.jpg)## About Fantasy Land News Magic Kingdom Coverage Fantasy Land News visits Magic Kingdom regularly and covers every major attraction update, construction development, character experience, and seasonal event as it happens. Greg Gately and the Fantasy Land News team attend Walt Disney World firsthand, giving coverage the on-the-ground perspective that press release rewrites cannot match. Browse all Magic Kingdom coverage at [the Fantasy Land News Magic Kingdom archive.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/magickingdom/) For everything coming to Walt Disney World this summer, visit the [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 complete guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) ## Magic Kingdom 2026 — Rides, Attractions, News, and What’s Coming ## Frequently Asked Questions — Magic Kingdom 2026 ### When did Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin reopen? Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin reopened at Magic Kingdom on April 8, 2026. The refurbished attraction features new handheld blasters, rebuilt interactive targets that light up when hit, all-new ride vehicles, and a new support bot named Buddy. The ride closed for refurbishment on August 4, 2025. ### What color is Cinderella Castle now? Cinderella Castle was repainted in 2026 with a classic palette of deep blue turrets, grey and cream stonework, and gold accents on the spire tips. The 50th anniversary pink paint has been fully removed. Work began in January 2026 and the repaint was completed ahead of the Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary on October 1, 2026. ### What is Villains Land at Magic Kingdom? Villains Land is a new themed land coming to Magic Kingdom located Beyond Big Thunder Mountain. It features a villain roster including Maleficent, Hades, Ursula, Jafar, the Evil Queen, and others. Updated plans include a family coaster themed to The Emperor’s New Groove, a Maleficent dark ride, and a Hades-themed dining experience. No opening date has been announced. ### What is Piston Peak National Park? Piston Peak National Park is a Cars-themed land coming to Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland, replacing the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. It is the largest single expansion in Magic Kingdom’s history and will include two original attractions and themed dining and shopping. No opening date has been announced. ### What is Cool Kids’ Summer at Magic Kingdom? Cool Kids’ Summer is Walt Disney World’s branded summer season running May 26 through September 8, 2026. At Magic Kingdom, it includes the Mickey and Friends Greeting Committee in Town Square, Jessie’s Roundup at the Diamond Horseshoe, and the return of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad after refurbishment. ### Is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad open in 2026? Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is currently under refurbishment and is expected to reopen in early May 2026, before the start of Cool Kids’ Summer on May 26. Disney has confirmed it will return with new effects and a full exterior refresh. ### What are the seasonal events at Magic Kingdom in 2026? Magic Kingdom’s 2026 seasonal events include the Easter character experience with Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny at Bunny Lane Garden in Liberty Square through Easter weekend, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returning in the fall, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returning for the holiday season. ### Does Fantasy Land News cover Magic Kingdom firsthand? Yes. Fantasy Land News visits Magic Kingdom regularly and covers attraction updates, construction progress, character experiences, and seasonal events with firsthand photography and on-the-ground reporting. Greg Gately and the Fantasy Land News team are based in the Orlando area and attend Walt Disney World as working press. ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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We cover Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Animation, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and movie theater news, including collectible merchandise. We are based in Davenport, Florida, minutes from Walt Disney World. --- **Do you live near Walt Disney World?** Yes. We are located in Davenport, Florida. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is 6.1 miles from our door. Universal Orlando is 24 minutes away and SeaWorld is 20 minutes away. Being this close to the parks is what allows us to report on what is actually happening on the ground every day. --- **How often do you visit the parks?** Constantly. In 2024, we were on Walt Disney World property for 303 days, Universal Orlando for 22 days, and SeaWorld for 10 trips. We expect 2025 to be no different. There is always something new happening and we want to be there when it does. --- **Do you cover popcorn buckets?** Yes, and it is one of our most popular topics. We track every new Disney and movie theater popcorn bucket release, limited edition drop, and collectible across parks and theater chains nationwide. You can find our full popcorn bucket coverage at [fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/disney-popcorn-buckets/) and for [movie theater buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-popcorn-buckets/) --- **Where do your news stories come from?** We receive press releases directly from Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and various PR companies. We also go into the parks daily to see what is happening firsthand. All news is sourced. We do not publish rumors or user-submitted leaks. --- **Are you part of The Walt Disney Company or Universal?** No. Fantasy Land News is completely independent. We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company, Disney Enterprises, Universal, or any of their subsidiaries. --- **Do you have a YouTube channel?** Yes. We run a daily YouTube program as well as a weekly news wrap-up. You can find us at youtube.com/@fantasylandnews --- **Are you a Travel Agent?** We are not a travel agent. For Disney vacation planning, we recommend our partner [MouseFan Travel](https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln). They offer free vacation planning services with nearly 20 years of experience. Visit [mousefantravel.com](https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln) for a no-obligation quote. --- **Do you accept advertisers?** Yes. 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[See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) --- ### [Bluey 2026 — Wild World at Disney, Stage Show, New Game, Movie, and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/) **Published:** March 27, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Bluey is one of the most important properties in the Disney universe in 2026**, and Fantasy Land News has covered every major announcement since the show’s rise to the top of U.S. streaming. From Bluey’s Wild World opening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 26 to a feature film arriving in theaters in 2027, a brand-new video game, a live stage show, Disneyland’s Best Day Ever event, a Bluey activation at D23, new minisodes, books, and the Mickey Mouse crossover and more Bluey is happening right now than at any point in the show’s history. This page collects every piece of Bluey coverage from Fantasy Land News in one place, organized by topic and updated as new announcements arrive. *Last Updated on May 23, 2026* ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bluey-and-Bingo-Coming-to-Disney-Experiences-1861x1080-1-1551x900.jpg)## Bluey at Disney Parks **Bluey’s Wild World opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 26, 2026**, as the headline experience of Walt Disney World’s Cool Kids’ Summer season, which runs through September 8. The experience goes beyond a standard character meet-and-greet, bringing dedicated theming and family-focused experiences into the Animal Kingdom environment. May 26 is also the single biggest opening day of Cool Kids’ Summer, with four major experiences launching simultaneously across three parks. Check out the first reaction of the new Bluey at Conservation Station in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We were on hand for the soft opening today. - [Bluey’s Wild World Soft Opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Conservation Station](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/25/blueys-wild-world-animal-kingdom-opening/) - [Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station: New Images and First Official Video Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/23/blueys-wild-world-at-conservation-station-new-images-and-first-official-video-revealed/) - [Bluey’s Wild World Virtual Queue: How to Get In Starting May 26](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/blueys-wild-world-virtual-queue-how-to-get-in-starting-may-26/) - [Your Family Photos Just Got a Bluey Upgrade at Animal Kingdom This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/your-family-photos-just-got-a-bluey-upgrade-at-animal-kingdom-this-summer/) - [Bluey’s Wild World at Animal Kingdom: The Complete Guide for Cool Kids’ Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/blueys-wild-world-animal-kingdom-guide/) At Disneyland, **Bluey’s Best Day Ever** opened on March 22, 2026, bringing Bluey and Bingo to the Disneyland Resort for a limited-time event. The event launched alongside exclusive Disneyland merchandise, including a Bluey sipper and popcorn bucket — the first Bluey-themed collectible cups at any Disney park. - [Bluey’s Wild World Opens May 26 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom — and It’s More Than a Meet-and-Greet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/blueys-wild-world-opens-may-26-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-and-its-more-than-a-meet-and-greet/) - [Bluey’s Best Day Ever at Disneyland — Everything You Need to Know Before You Go](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/20/blueys-best-day-ever-at-disneyland-everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-go/) - [Disneyland Gets a Bluey Sipper and Popcorn Bucket When Bluey’s Best Day Ever Opens March 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/13/disneyland-gets-a-bluey-sipper-and-popcorn-bucket-when-blueys-best-day-ever-opens-march-22/) ![Bluey's Wild World Opens May 26 at Disney's Animal Kingdom and It's More Than a Meet-and-Greet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Its-Official-Bluey-and-Bingo-are-Coming-to-Walt-Disney-Worlds-Animal-Kingdom-Summer-2026-1600x900.jpg)Bluey’s Wild World Opens May 26 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and It’s More Than a Meet-and-Greet## Bluey at D23 2026 Bluey has been confirmed as part of the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 show floor, with a dedicated Bluey activation among the announced experiences. D23 2026 takes place in August at the Anaheim Convention Center. Fantasy Land News has full D23 2026 coverage including the show floor reveal, programming details, and what fans can expect on-site. - [D23 2026 Show Floor Revealed — New Activations, Week-Long Events, and Sweepstakes Prizes](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event-2026-show-floor-revealed-new-activations-week-long-events-and-sweepstakes-prizes/) - [D23 2026 Complete Guide on Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) ![For Real Life "Bluey" Is Coming to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bluey-Disney-parks-DCL-EDIT-1200x638.jpg)## The Bluey Movie — Coming August 6, 2027 A Bluey feature film was officially announced by Disney and is coming to theaters on **August 6, 2027**. The theatrical release marks a major milestone for the franchise and brings Bluey to the big screen for the first time. Fantasy Land News covered the announcement when it was first confirmed. - [Bluey Movie Announced by Disney — Coming to Theaters August 6, 2027](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/04/bluey-movie-announced-by-disney-coming-to-theaters-august-6-2027/) ## Bluey’s Big Play Stage Show Bluey’s Big Play is the live stage adaptation of the Bluey series, bringing Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli to life in an original theatrical story. The show has toured internationally and returned to the U.S. in 2026 with a Disney stop in spring. A 2026 U.S. tour was confirmed in late 2025. - [Bluey’s Big Play Stage Show Hits Disney This Sunday — and 10 Minisodes Are Coming in May](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/blueys-big-play-stage-show-hits-disney-this-sunday-and-10-minisodes-are-coming-in-may/) - [Bluey’s Big Play Will Return to the U.S. in 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/09/blueys-big-play-will-return-to-the-us-in-2026/) ![Bluey’s Big Play Will Return to the US in 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Blueys-Big-Play-Will-Return-to-the-US-in-2026-1600x900.jpg)## New Bluey Episodes and Minisodes Ten new Bluey minisodes are coming in May 2026, announced alongside the Bluey’s Big Play Disney dates. The minisodes are short-form episodes that supplement the main series. In late 2025, a Bluey Christmas episode called Verandah Santa arrived on Disney, and a holiday short featuring Bluey, Lucky, and Lucky’s Dad singing Jingle Bells also dropped on Disney platforms. Series creator Joe Brumm stepped away from Bluey in December 2024, ending his direct involvement with the show he created. Fantasy Land News covered the announcement when it was confirmed. - [10 New Bluey Minisodes Are Coming in May 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/blueys-big-play-stage-show-hits-disney-this-sunday-and-10-minisodes-are-coming-in-may/) - [Bluey Shorts — Four New Ways to Watch Bluey on Disney and Disney Jr.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/05/bluey-shorts-four-new-ways-to-watch-bluey-on-disney-and-disney-jr/) - [Bluey’s Christmas Surprise — Sing Jingle Bells With Bluey, Lucky, and Lucky’s Dad](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/25/blueys-christmas-surprise-sing-jingle-bells-with-bluey-lucky-and-luckys-dad-on-disney/) - [Bluey Christmas Episode Verandah Santa Is Now Available](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/10/bluey-christmas-ep-verandah-santa-is-now-available/) - [Saying Goodbye to Bluey — TV Series Creator Joe Brumm Steps Away](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/12/17/saying-goodbye-to-bluey-tv-series-creator-joe-brumm-steps-away/) ## Mickey Mouse and Bluey Crossover In March 2026, Mickey Mouse appeared in Bluey’s backyard in a crossover short that brought the two Disney characters together for the first time. The crossover signals the depth of Disney’s investment in the Bluey franchise ahead of the Animal Kingdom opening. - [Mickey Mouse Just Showed Up in Bluey’s Backyard](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/22/mickey-mouse-just-showed-up-in-blueys-backyard/) ![Mickey Mouse Just Showed Up in Bluey's Backyard](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mickey-Mouse-Just-Showed-Up-in-Blueys-Backyard-1600x900.jpg)## Bluey Video Games **Bluey’s Happy Snaps** is a new video game coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC later in 2026. Developed by Gameloft Brisbane in close collaboration with Ludo Studio and BBC Studios, the game follows Bluey and Bingo as they discover their dad’s old camera and explore real Brisbane locations from the series — including The Park, South Bank, and the lookout from The Sign. Players snap photos, collect stickers, and build scrapbooks. Two-player co-op is supported. Pre-orders are open now at Gameloft. In December 2025, **Bluey: Quest for the Gold Pen** launched as a separate video game, and an interactive living room game arrived in September 2025 bringing Bluey off the screen and into family playtime at home. - [Bluey’s Happy Snaps — New Video Game Coming to Consoles and PC in 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/blueys-happy-snaps-video-game-2026/) - [Bluey: Quest for the Gold Pen Video Game Arrives December 11](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/24/blueys-quest-for-the-gold-pen-video-game-arrives-december-11/) - [Bluey Jumps Off the Screen and Into Your Living Room With New Interactive Game](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/05/bluey-jumps-off-the-screen-and-into-your-living-room-with-new-interactive-game/) ![Bluey's Happy Snaps Is a New Video Game Coming to Consoles and PC in 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BMC_26046_NintendoAmericaStorefront_eShopBanner_A_01_LS_1920x1080-1600x900.jpg)Bluey’s Happy Snaps Is a New Video Game Coming to Consoles and PC in 2026![bluey's Happy Snaps video Game](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BHS_Bluey_New-Farm-Park-1-2048x1152-1-1600x900.jpg)## Bluey Music The official Bluey album **Up Here** dropped in February 2026, just days after Bluey’s official Disneyland debut. Fantasy Land News covered the album release alongside the Disneyland opening. - [A Big Month for Bluey — New Album Up Here Drops Just Days After Official Disneyland Debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/19/a-big-month-for-bluey-new-album-up-here-drops-just-days-after-official-disneyland-debut/) ## Bluey Books and Publishing The first-ever Bluey graphic novel, **Bluey: The Sign**, was released in November 2025. Based on the beloved Season 3 episode, the graphic novel adapts one of the show’s most emotional and fan-favorite stories into a full illustrated book format. - [First-Ever Bluey Graphic Novel — Bluey: The Sign](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/12/first-ever-bluey-graphic-novel-bluey-the-sign/) ![First Ever Bluey Graphic Novel! 'Bluey: The Sign'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Blue-The-Sign-Graphic-Novel-1600x900.jpg)## Bluey in Minecraft Bluey’s house came to Minecraft in February 2026, bringing the Heeler family home into one of the world’s most popular games. The Minecraft Bluey content was announced in January 2026. - [Bluey’s House Is Coming to Minecraft This February](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/27/blueys-house-coming-to-minecraft-this-february/) ![Bluey’s House Coming to Minecraft This February](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Blueys-House-Coming-to-Minecraft-This-February-1600x900.jpg)Bluey’s House Coming to Minecraft This February## Bluey by the Numbers Bluey became the most popular show on U.S. streaming in 2024, a milestone Fantasy Land News covered when the data was confirmed. The show’s rise from an Australian children’s series to the top of Disney+ and Disney Junior in the United States is one of the most remarkable stories in recent television history. - [Wackadoo — Bluey Is the Most Popular Show on U.S. Streaming](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/09/12/wackadoo-bluey-the-paw-sitively-most-popular-show-on-us-streaming/) ## About Fantasy Land News Bluey Coverage Fantasy Land News has covered Bluey since the show’s rise to the top of Disney+ and continues to follow every major announcement across Disney parks, the upcoming theatrical film, the stage show, video games, publishing, music, and streaming. With Bluey’s Wild World opening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 26, 2026, and a feature film arriving in 2027, there is more Bluey ahead than ever before. Browse all Bluey coverage at [the Fantasy Land News Bluey archive.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/bluey/) For everything coming to Walt Disney World this summer, visit the [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) For D23 2026, visit the [Fantasy Land News D23 2026 hub.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/) ## Frequently Asked Questions — Bluey 2026 ### When does Bluey’s Wild World open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Bluey’s Wild World opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 26, 2026, as part of Walt Disney World’s Cool Kids’ Summer season, which runs through September 8, 2026. ### What is Bluey’s Best Day Ever at Disneyland? Bluey’s Best Day Ever is a limited-time Bluey event at Disneyland Resort that opened on March 22, 2026. It includes Bluey and Bingo character experiences and exclusive Disneyland merchandise, including a Bluey sipper and popcorn bucket. ### Is there a Bluey movie coming? Yes. A Bluey feature film was officially announced by Disney and is coming to theaters on August 6, 2027. It will be the first time Bluey has appeared in theaters as a feature film. ### What is Bluey’s Happy Snaps? Bluey’s Happy Snaps is a new video game developed by Gameloft Brisbane in collaboration with Ludo Studio and BBC Studios. Players explore Brisbane locations from the Bluey series, snap photos, collect stickers, and build scrapbooks. It supports two-player co-op and will be released later in 2026 on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. ### Are there new Bluey episodes coming in 2026? Ten new Bluey minisodes are coming in May 2026. The minisodes are short-form episodes separate from the main series and were announced alongside Bluey’s Big Play stage show, Disney dates in March 2026. ### What is Bluey’s Big Play? Bluey’s Big Play is a live stage show adaptation of the Bluey series featuring Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli in an original theatrical story. The show returned to the U.S. in 2026 with a Disney stop in spring, and a full U.S. tour was confirmed in late 2025. ### Did Mickey Mouse and Bluey do a crossover? Yes. In March 2026, a crossover short was released featuring Mickey Mouse appearing in Bluey’s backyard, bringing the two Disney characters together for the first time. ### Where can I watch Bluey in 2026? Bluey airs on Disney Junior and streams on Disney+. New minisodes arriving in May 2026 will be available through Disney+ and Disney Junior. Fantasy Land News covers all new Bluey episodes and streaming announcements as they are confirmed. ### Is Bluey coming to D23 2026? Yes. A Bluey activation has been confirmed as part of the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 show floor. D23 2026 takes place in August at the Anaheim Convention Center. Fantasy Land News has full D23 2026 coverage at [D23: The Complete Guide to 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/d23-2026/). ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) --- ### [Cool Kids' Summer 2026 at Walt Disney World: The Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) **Published:** March 15, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Cool Kids’ Summer 2026** returns to **Walt Disney World Resort** from **May 26 through September 8, 2026**, bringing new character experiences, refreshed attractions, limited-time stage shows, and resort deals designed for families. The season spans all four theme parks, both water parks, Disney Springs, and select resort hotels, with the biggest single launch day landing on May 26, when four major experiences open simultaneously across three parks. This guide covers every confirmed experience, opening date, deal, and resort perk announced so far, and will be updated as new details arrive. *Last updated: May 24, 2026* ![Cool Kids' Summer 2026 at Walt Disney World: The Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Cool-KIDS-SUMMER_-2026_-New-Rides-Free-Water-Park-Entry-and-Big-Discounts-1600x900.jpg)## What Is Cool Kids’ Summer? Cool Kids’ Summer is Walt Disney World’s branded summer season, built around family-centered entertainment spread across the resort. The program launched in 2025 as a way to give the summer season its own identity, with kid-focused dance parties, interactive character experiences, and indoor activities designed to give families a break from the Florida heat. In 2026, Disney is expanding the concept with more confirmed opening dates, new exclusive shows, and a larger slate of experiences than the first year offered. The season runs May 26 through September 8, 2026, though several of the experiences announced as part of Cool Kids’ Summer will stay open beyond that end date. Disney Resort hotel guests get additional perks throughout the summer, including early park entry and free water park admission on check-in day. For everything Disney announced when the season was first revealed in January 2026, read our original [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 announcement guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/05/cool-kids-summer-2026-new-rides-free-water-park-entry-and-big-discounts/). ## What’s Opening Before Cool Kids’ Summer Begins Two major attraction updates open before the May 26 start date and are part of the season’s overall rollout. **Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin** reopens at Magic Kingdom on **April 8, 2026**. The recharged attraction features new hand-held blasters, updated interactive targets that light up and respond when hit, enhanced lighting and sound effects, and a new Star Command support bot named Buddy who walks guests through target practice before launch. For the first time, guests will receive Disney PhotoPass images showing their final score and rank upon the mission’s completion. Disney’s Big Buzz Lightyear Upgrade Opens April 8th. Today, March 30th, Disney Imagineering has finished the [brand new marquee](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/30/disney-reveals-the-new-buzz-lightyear-sign-and-it-makes-all-of-tomorrowland-look-better/) for the attraction. Disney Parks posted new images, and guests visiting this summer are in for a treat when they head into Tomorrowland. We also had a chance to ride the new attraction [Our Honest Review Is: It’s Fine](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/22/disneys-big-buzz-lightyear-upgrade-opens-april-8th-our-honest-review-is-its-fine/). While we may not have given the ride 5 stars, it is still going to be fun for families to ride. ![Disney's Big Buzz Lightyear Upgrade Opens April 8th. Our Honest Verdict Is: It's Fine.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/We-Just-Rode-Buzz-Lightyears-Space-Ranger-Spin-and-the-Honest-Review-Is-Complicated-1600x900.jpg)Disney’s Big Buzz Lightyear Upgrade Opens April 8th. Our Honest Verdict Is: It’s Fine.Read our full coverage: [Disney Confirms May 26 as the Biggest Single Day of Cool Kids’ Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/disney-confirms-may-26-as-the-biggest-single-day-of-cool-kids-summer-2026/). **Big Thunder Mountain Railroad** reopens at Magic Kingdom on **May 3, 2026**, with a new track, refreshed passenger trains, and a lowered height requirement of **38 inches** — down from the previous 40 inches. The refurbishment also adds new in-ride magic, including a spectacular Rainbow Caverns sequence underground where phosphorescent pools illuminate iridescent stalagmites and stalactites throughout the caverns. Disney has confirmed additional new moments for guests to discover once the attraction is back in operation. Full details: [Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens May 3, 2026 With New Track, Lower Height Requirement, and Rainbow Caverns Magic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/08/big-thunder-mountain-railroad-reopens-may-3-2026-with-new-track-lower-height-requirement-and-rainbow-caverns-magic/) ![Big Thunder Opening May 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Big-Thunder-Mountain-Railroad-BTMRR-Testing-New-Tracks-1600x900.jpg)![Disney Imagineers Just Revealed What's New in Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin and It's a Major Upgrade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-WDI-Buzz-Lightyear-Space-Ranger-Spin-Concept-Art-1600x900.png)## May 26: The Biggest Single Launch Day Four new and returning experiences open simultaneously on **May 26, 2026,** across three parks. That date also marks the official start of [Cool Kids’ Summer programming resort-wide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/disney-confirms-may-26-as-the-biggest-single-day-of-cool-kids-summer-2026/ "Disney Confirms May 26 as the Biggest Single Day of Cool Kids’ Summer 2026"). The four May 26 openings are Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station at Animal Kingdom, Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! at Hollywood Studios, The Walt Disney Studios outdoor courtyard at Hollywood Studios, and Soarin’ Across America at EPCOT. One additional update launches just before the season starts: **The Mandalorian and Grogu on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run** debuts at Hollywood Studios on **May 22, 2026**, three days before Cool Kids’ Summer officially opens. ## Cool Kids’ Summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom ### Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station Bluey and Bingo arrive at **Disney’s Animal Kingdom** on **May 26, 2026**, with the experience staying beyond the end of Cool Kids’ Summer. Bluey’s Wild World is located at Conservation Station inside Rafiki’s Planet Watch, accessible only by the Wildlife Express Train from Harambe Station. The experience brings games from the show to life with an animal twist, lets guests take photos with Bluey and Bingo, and includes Jumping Junction, where families can learn about animals native to Australia. A hosting cast drawn from Disney Live Entertainment will facilitate the games and character interaction throughout. The Wildlife Express Train and Rafiki’s Planet Watch closed on February 22, 2026, for the conversion. Conservation Station is one of the most undervisited areas at Walt Disney World, and Disney is using Bluey’s enormous popularity to draw families through to a space that rarely sees significant foot traffic. - [Bluey’s Wild World Virtual Queue: How to Get In Starting May 26](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/blueys-wild-world-virtual-queue-how-to-get-in-starting-may-26/) - [Your Family Photos Just Got a Bluey Upgrade at Animal Kingdom This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/your-family-photos-just-got-a-bluey-upgrade-at-animal-kingdom-this-summer/) - [Bluey’s Wild World at Animal Kingdom: The Complete Guide for Cool Kids’ Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/blueys-wild-world-animal-kingdom-guide/) Full details: [Bluey’s Wild World opens May 26 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and it’s More Than a Meet-and-Greet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/blueys-wild-world-opens-may-26-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-and-its-more-than-a-meet-and-greet/). ![Bluey's Wild World Opens May 26 at Disney's Animal Kingdom and It's More Than a Meet-and-Greet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Its-Official-Bluey-and-Bingo-are-Coming-to-Walt-Disney-Worlds-Animal-Kingdom-Summer-2026-1600x900.jpg)Bluey’s Wild World Opens May 26 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and It’s More Than a Meet-and-Greet## Cool Kids’ Summer at EPCOT ### GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall GoofyCore returns to CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT for another summer of DJ-led dance parties and interactive playground-style games. The experience is free with park admission and takes place indoors, giving families an air-conditioned option during peak afternoon heat. Games include Goofy Says, Balloon Bonanza, Loopy Limbo, and Parachutes ‘n’ Pipsqueaks. DJ Dance Pants and the Goof Troop host the activities throughout the day. GoofyCore ran through the 2025 summer season and returns unchanged for 2026 as one of the signature Cool Kids’ Summer experiences at EPCOT. ![Goofycore hall epcot 2026 cool kids' summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GoofyCore-at-CommuniCore-Hall-1-1598x900.jpg)Goofycore hall epcot 2026 cool kids’ summer### Soarin’ Across America **Soarin’ Across America** replaces Soarin’ Around the World at EPCOT on **May 26, 2026**. The new film celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States, taking guests over natural landmarks including the Grand Canyon alongside iconic American cityscapes. The experience comes with a new orchestration of the classic Soarin’ musical theme. Soarin’ Around the World closes permanently on May 13, 2026, giving the attraction a short downtime window for the changeover. Full Details: [Soarin’ Across America Debuts May 26 at EPCOT as Soarin’ Around the World Closes May 13](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/the-clock-is-ticking-to-ride-soarin-around-the-world-one-last-time/) ![Soarin' Across America Debuts May 26 at EPCOT as Soarin' Around the World Closes May 13](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Just-Released-the-First-Look-at-Soarin-Across-America-and-the-Grand-Canyon-Footage-Looks-Inc-1600x900.jpg)Soarin’ Across America Debuts May 26 at EPCOT as Soarin’ Around the World Closes May 13## Cool Kids’ Summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios ### Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! **Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!** opens at **Hollywood Studios** on **May 26, 2026**, and stays beyond the end of Cool Kids’ Summer. The 20-minute show is located in Animation Courtyard inside the new Walt Disney Studios outdoor courtyard area. Inspired by the Disney Jr. series Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+, the show opens with Mickey and Minnie preparing for a party at the Clubhouse when Goofy, Daisy, and Pluto fail to arrive. Mickey and Minnie take the party on the road to find their friends, with the audience invited along for the chase. The production features original songs, interactive dance moments, and direct audience participation, with multiple showtimes throughout the day. It replaces Disney Jr. Play and Dance and the Get Animated show, both of which closed permanently in September 2025. Full details: [Hollywood Studios Is Getting a New Mickey Mouse Stage Show for Cool Kids’ Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/hollywood-studios-is-getting-a-new-mickey-mouse-stage-show-for-cool-kids-summer/). ![Hollywood Studios Is Getting a New Mickey Mouse Stage Show for Cool Kids' Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Disney-Jr.-Mickey-Mouse-Clubhouse-Live-Coming-to-Walt-Disney-World-in-2026-1600x900.jpg)Hollywood Studios Is Getting a New Mickey Mouse Stage Show for Cool Kids’ Summer### The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard A new outdoor courtyard called **The Walt Disney Studios** opens at Hollywood Studios on **May 26, 2026**. Disney has kept the details of the space’s launch configuration limited, but the courtyard serves as the home for Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! at opening and will expand later in the summer. [The Walt Disney Studios Lot Is Open at Hollywood Studios and It Is Exactly What Disney Parks Needed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/24/walt-disney-studios-lot-hollywood-studios-opens/) ### The Magic of Disney Animation **The Magic of Disney Animation** opens in the Walt Disney Studios courtyard area **late summer 2026**, with no specific date confirmed yet. The experience has three components: Drawn to Wonderland, a playground-style area for young guests; Off the Page, a character greeting space; and Olaf Draws, a drawing class where guests learn from legendary Disney Animation artists through pre-recorded sessions hosted by Olaf. The Olaf Draws concept is designed for guests of all ages and has no equivalent experience currently at Walt Disney World. ### The Mandalorian and Grogu on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Beginning **May 22**, three days before Cool Kids’ Summer officially opens, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge gets a full retheme. Din Djarin and Grogu lead guests on a new mission tracking ex-Imperial officers. For the first time, pilots can select which planets the ship visits. Engineers now have a new gameplay feature that lets them communicate directly with Grogu during the mission. ### Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens **May 26** at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, making it one of the four major launches on the biggest single day of Cool Kids’ Summer. The full Electric Mayhem set list has been revealed — five tracks featuring Jennifer Hudson, Questlove, Def Leppard, and Kelly Clarkson alongside the band. The first-ever Audio-Animatronic of Scooter debuts in the attraction, and the ride vehicle is officially named the L.I.M.O. (Lengthy Immediate Motion Object). Full details: [Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opens May 26 and the Full Set List Is Here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/rock-n-roller-coaster-muppets-opening-date-tracklist/) FLN Review: [Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Review: Our Full Honest Take](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/20/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-review/) ![The Muppets Are Coming: 'Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith' Last Day is March 1st](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rock-On-With-The-Electric-Mayhem-at-Hollywood-Studios-for-Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-Starring-The-Mupp-1600x900.jpg)## Cool Kids’ Summer at Magic Kingdom ### Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue **Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue** is a limited-time Cool Kids’ Summer exclusive experience at the Diamond Horseshoe in Frontierland. Jessie, Woody, Bullseye, and other Toy Story characters host an interactive roundup with songs, dance, games, and audience participation. The show runs only for the duration of Cool Kids’ Summer, May 26 through September 8, 2026, making it one of the true time-limited exclusives of the season. [Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye Return to Magic Kingdom Stage for New Toy Story Summer Revue](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/24/jessies-roundup-rip-roarin-revue-magic-kingdom-diamond-horseshoe/) ![Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye Return to Magic Kingdom Stage for New Toy Story Summer Revue](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Woody-Jessie-and-Bullseye-Return-to-Magic-Kingdom-Stage-for-New-Toy-Story-Summer-RevueWoody-Jessi-1600x900.jpg)Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye Return to Magic Kingdom Stage for New Toy Story Summer Revue### Mickey and Friends Greeting Committee Starting **May 26, 2026**, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto will gather in Town Square and around the castle hub at Magic Kingdom in new summer outfits to welcome guests at the start of each park day. The Greeting Committee experience ties to the Early Park Entry benefit for Disney Resort hotel guests and gives families a way to see multiple classic characters without waiting in individual meet-and-greet queues. Full details: [Mickey and Friends to Host New Greeting Committee at Magic Kingdom This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/01/mickey-friends-to-host-new-greeting-committee-at-magic-kingdom-this-summer/). ## Cool Kids’ Summer at Disney Springs On select nights at the Marketplace, [Disney Spring](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/20/disney-springs-morning-guide-what-to-do-eat-and-shop-before-the-crowds-arrive/)s will host a dance party featuring music from Descendants: Wicked Wonderland and Camp Rock 3, timed to the release of both original movies on Disney+ this summer. Specific nights have not been announced. **Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney — $25 Kids’ Tickets (May 27 – September 20, Disney Springs).** Kids ages 2 to 12 can see Drawn to Life at Disney Springs for $25 with the purchase of a full-price adult ticket. On sale April 23 through September 6. Up to nine discounted child tickets per transaction. Purchase at cirquedusoleil.com/drawn-to-life or at the Disney Springs box office by mentioning the “Cool Kids” offer. Block-out dates apply. [Full Drawn to Life Cool Kids’ Summer details here.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/drawn-to-life-cirque-du-soleil-25-dollar-kids-tickets-cool-kids-summer-2026/) ## Cool Kids’ Summer at the Water Parks Both water parks are open for the full summer season. Guests can meet **Goofy** in his beach-style outfit at **Blizzard Beach** and catch **Stitch** at **Typhoon Lagoon** throughout the summer. **[Disney H2O Glow After Hours](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/h2o-glow-after-hours-2026-typhoon-lagoon-dates/)** returns to Typhoon Lagoon on select nights from **June 2 through September 5, 2026**. The separately ticketed after-dark event gives guests access to the water park after regular operating hours, along with a beach party atmosphere and rare character appearances, including Powerline Max and Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers. ![Disney Water Park Pass is Back, Here's What You Need to Know](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Disney-Worlds-Water-Parks-Blizzard-Beach-and-Typhoon-Lagoon-Both-Open-All-Summer-Starting-May-21-1200x675.jpg)## Resort Hotel Perks During Cool Kids’ Summer All Disney Resorts Collection hotel guests arriving between May 26 and September 8, 2026, receive free admission to one Walt Disney World water park on their check-in day. With both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach open, guests can choose which park to visit. All Disney Resort hotel and select partner hotel guests receive **30 minutes of Early Park Entry** every day of their stay across all four theme parks. Disney has confirmed that special summer character appearances will be available during early entry, giving guests additional time with Disney friends before the park opens to the general public. Four resorts have an enhanced family program for Cool Kids’ Summer: **Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort,** and **Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside**. Guests staying at these properties get scheduled character visits from Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse with set appearance times, special libraries curated by Disney Publishing, pajama parties with story time and a create-your-own-bedtime-story activity on select evenings, and pool parties with high-energy entertainment and interactive games. Complimentary baby essentials are also available at these four resorts, including bottle warmers, infant bathtubs, diaper disposal units, and nightlights. ## Cool Kids’ Summer Deals and Ticket Offers Disney released a package of deals alongside the Cool Kids’ Summer announcement. All offers are available at DisneyWorld.com/SummerSave. The **4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket** starts at $109 per day plus tax, for a total starting at $436 plus tax. The ticket covers all four Walt Disney World theme parks with one park per day, one admission per park, and must be used within seven days of first use. Valid for visits May 26 through October 3, 2026. The **After 2 PM Early Summer Ticket** is a separately priced option for guests who want afternoons and evenings only. The 2-day ticket starts at $118 and the 3-day ticket starts at $116, with dates from May 26 through July 29, 2026. No theme park reservation is required. Full details: [Disney World’s After 2 PM Summer Ticket: Dates, Prices, and What’s New](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/01/disney-world-after-2-pm-summer-ticket-2026/). The **Free Dining Plan offer** is available to families who book a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package with a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and tickets with the Park Hopper option. The booking window is March 12 through April 30, 2026. The offer is valid for arrivals on select nights June 28 through October 3, October 19 through October 31, and December 6 through December 21, 2026. **Resort hotel room discounts** of up to 30% are available for stays of five nights or more, for arrivals most nights July 30 through October 3, 2026. Florida Residents can save up to 35%, and Annual Passholders can save up to 40% on stays of four nights or more during the same travel window. ![Exciting Disney Character News for Walt Disney World Resort Guests](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Exciting-Disney-Character-News-for-Walt-Disney-World-Resort-Guests-1598x900.jpg)\#post\_seo\_title #separator\_sa #site\_title## Cool Kids’ Summer Market Tour To kick off the season, Walt Disney World launched a **[Cool Kids’ Summer Market Tour](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/25/walt-disney-world-is-bringing-a-free-cool-kids-summer-pop-up-to-atlanta-and-houston/),** bringing pop-up family events to three cities with oversized props, photo opportunities, and giveaways. The three stops are New York City at Times Square on **March 12**, Atlanta at Pemberton Place on **March 26**, and Houston at Herman Park on **April 2, 2026**. ## Character Meet and Greets During Cool Kids’ Summer Character meet-and-greets are one of the most searched topics for families planning a Cool Kids’ Summer trip. Disney significantly expands the number of characters available across all four parks during the summer season and releases official character guide maps when the season opens. Fantasy Land News will update the 2026 section below with confirmed locations the moment those maps are published on May 26. Two character experiences are already confirmed for 2026. The **Mickey and Friends Greeting Committee** opens at Magic Kingdom on May 26, with Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto gathering in Town Square and the castle hub area in new summer outfits. Disney Resort hotel guests can access this during the 30-minute Early Park Entry window before the park opens to the general public. Full details: [Mickey and Friends to Host New Greeting Committee at Magic Kingdom This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/01/mickey-friends-to-host-new-greeting-committee-at-magic-kingdom-this-summer/). Bluey and Bingo are confirmed at Conservation Station at Animal Kingdom starting May 26 as part of Bluey’s Wild World. Full details on that experience are in the Animal Kingdom section above. ### Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 Character Greetings Disney will release the official character maps for all four parks on or around May 26. This section will be updated the same day with every confirmed character location across Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Bookmark this page and follow [Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for the update on opening day. ### Cool Kids’ Summer 2025 Character Greetings: The Complete List The 2025 character lists are the best available reference for what to expect in 2026. Disney maintains a broadly similar roster each year with some additions and location adjustments. The lists below are drawn from the official Disney guide maps released at the parks on opening day of Cool Kids’ Summer 2025, with characters confirmed in the parks by Fantasy Land News added in bold. Those bold characters did not appear on the official map but were verified as active greetings during the season. Full source coverage: [Walt Disney World Cool Kids’ Summer 2025: All Characters You Can Meet at Disney Parks](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/07/walt-disney-world-cool-kids-summer-2025-all-characters-you-can-meet-at-disney-parks/) and [More Disney Characters Arrive at the Magic Kingdom for Cool Kids’ Summer 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/12/more-disney-characters-arrive-at-the-magic-kingdom-for-cool-kids-summer-2025/). #### Magic Kingdom Fantasyland had the largest character presence in the park. Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, Goofy, Mirabel, Minnie Mouse, Peter Pan, Princess Tiana, Tigger, and Winnie the Pooh were all available, along with **Anastasia and Drizella with Lady Tremaine**, **Hook and Smee**, and Rapunzel and Flynn. On Main Street, U.S.A., Mickey Mouse greeted guests at Town Hall Square, with **Elena** and **Mulan** at the Town Square Theater Porch and **Mary Poppins with Bert and Penguin** on Center Street behind Uptown Jewelers. In Adventureland, Aladdin and Princess Jasmine wandered the area in the morning, sometimes near the Magic Carpets of Agrabah. **Raya** met guests across from Sunshine Tree Terrace near the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse entrance. 2025 marked Raya’s first daytime character greeting at Magic Kingdom. Tomorrowland featured Chip and Dale, **Stitch**, and Mr. and Mrs. Incredible. Frontierland brought back **The Country Bears with Wendell, Romeo McGrowl, Shaker, and Big Al**. Romeo McGrowl made his debut during Cool Kids’ Summer 2025. Liberty Square had Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen, along with Pocahontas. #### Disney’s Hollywood Studios Hollywood Studios had one of the most expansive character rosters across the resort. Olaf greeted guests at Echo Lake. Minnie Mouse and **Mickey Mouse** were at Commissary Lane. Toy Story Land had Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and Jessie. Pixar Plaza featured Edna Mode, Frozone, Mrs. Incredible, and Sully. The live-action Ariel met guests at Walt Disney Presents. Animation Courtyard hosted the largest single-location character roster in any park during the 2025 season: BB-8, Chewbacca, Chip and Dale, Clarabelle Cow, Doc McStuffins, Darth Vader, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Fancy Nancy, Goofy, Max, Pluto, Timon, and Vampirina. Clarabelle Cow’s return to Animation Courtyard was one of the standout additions of the summer. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge had **The Mandalorian and Grogu**, **Stormtroopers**, **Kylo Ren**, and **Vi Moradi**. #### EPCOT World Celebration had Mickey and Friends along with Figment. World Discovery had Star-Lord. World Nature had Moana. World Showcase carried the largest EPCOT character presence, with Asha, Jasmine, Donald Duck, Belle, Anna and Elsa, Aurora, Mulan, Alice, Snow White, and Winnie the Pooh spread across the pavilions. #### Disney’s Animal Kingdom Pluto moved to the Oasis for the 2025 season, a change from prior years. Discovery Island had Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Russell and Dug, **Kevin**, Moana, and Pocahontas. DinoLand U.S.A. had Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Chip and Dale, and Goofy. In 2026, Bluey and Bingo join Animal Kingdom’s summer character lineup at Conservation Station, which is the most significant new character addition to any park for Cool Kids’ Summer 2026. ## Cool Kids’ Summer 2025: The First Year Cool Kids’ Summer launched in 2025 as Walt Disney World’s first attempt at giving the summer season a distinct branded identity. The 2025 season ran May 27 through September 1 and included GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT, the Big Top Bash with DJ Ringmaster and Pluto at Storybook Circus in Magic Kingdom, Galactic Blast with Stitch at the Tomorrowland Stage, and Get Animated at Animation Courtyard in Hollywood Studios. Animal Kingdom’s Cool Kids’ Summer offering in 2025 centered on a special Wilderness Explorers nature badge, hands-on pollinator crafts at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, and a Celebration Sing-Along at Discovery Island. The Disney Starlight parade also debuted at Magic Kingdom during the summer of 2025. The park-by-park family guides from 2025 remain available for historical reference: - [Family Guide to Cool Kids’ Summer at Hollywood Studios (2025)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/17/family-guide-to-cool-kids-summer-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/) - [Family Guide to Cool Kids’ Summer at Magic Kingdom (2025)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/18/family-guide-to-disneys-cool-kids-summer-at-magic-kingdom/) - [Family Guide to Cool Kids’ Summer at EPCOT (2025)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/18/family-guide-to-disneys-cool-kids-summer-at-epcot/) - [Family Guide to Cool Kids’ Summer at Animal Kingdom (2025)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/18/family-guide-to-disneys-cool-kids-summer-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/) ## Frequently Asked Questions **When does Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 start and end?** [Cool Kids’ Summer](https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/summer-at-disney-world-deals-updates/#WDW-Summer-Family-Fun) 2026 runs May 26 through September 8, 2026. Several experiences announced as part of the season, including Bluey’s Wild World and Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!, are confirmed to stay at the parks beyond September 8. **Is Cool Kids’ Summer a separate ticket or included with park admission?** All Cool Kids’ Summer experiences are included with regular theme park admission. No separate ticket is required for the character experiences, stage shows, or dance parties. Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon is the one separately ticketed event during the season. **What is Bluey’s Wild World and where is it located?** Bluey’s Wild World is an interactive character experience at Conservation Station inside Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests access it via the Wildlife Express Train from Harambe Station. The experience includes live games from the show, photo opportunities with Bluey and Bingo, and Jumping Junction, where families can learn about animals from Australia. **What is GoofyCore at EPCOT?** GoofyCore is a DJ-led dance party and interactive game experience held inside CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT. It is indoors with air conditioning and free with park admission. Games include Goofy Says, Balloon Bonanza, Loopy Limbo, and Parachutes ‘n’ Pipsqueaks. GoofyCore ran during Cool Kids’ Summer 2025 and returns for 2026. **Which Disney hotels have the extra Cool Kids’ Summer family programming?** Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside offer the enhanced family program. This includes scheduled character visits with set times, Disney Publishing libraries, pajama parties, pool parties, and complimentary baby essentials. **What is the free water park perk for resort guests?** Guests staying at any Disney Resorts Collection hotel between May 26 and September 8, 2026, receive free admission to one Walt Disney World water park on their check-in day. Both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach are open throughout the summer. The perk applies to all four theme park resort tiers. **Is Soarin’ Across America a permanent change or just for Cool Kids’ Summer?** Soarin’ Across America is a permanent film replacement. Soarin’ Around the World closes May 13, 2026, and the new film opens May 26 as part of the 250th anniversary of the United States celebration. There is no announced end date for Soarin’ Across America. **What is the deadline to book the free dining plan offer?** The free dining plan offer must be booked by April 30, 2026. It requires a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package at a select Disney Resort hotel with the Park Hopper ticket option. The offer covers arrivals on select nights June 28 through October 3, October 19 through October 31, and December 6 through December 21, 2026. Keep it locked to [www.fantasylandnews.com](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/) for updates as Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 approaches, including park-by-park family guides, confirmed show times, and any new experiences Disney announces before May 26. For more Walt Disney World coverage, visit [fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/). ## Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 at Walt Disney World: The Complete Guide > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DVyVdN4gEzR/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) --- ### [Disney's Hollywood Studios 2026 — Rides, Attractions, News, and What's Coming](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/hollywood-studios/) **Published:** April 3, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney’s Hollywood Studios is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history**, and Fantasy Land News covers every development. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is being rethemed to star The Muppets’ Electric Mayhem band. The Magic of Disney Animation and Off the Page! are opening in late summer 2026 in a fully reimagined Animation Courtyard. Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live debuts this summer. Monstropolis the Monsters Inc. themed land with the first-ever suspended coaster at a Disney park, is coming. This page collects every piece of Hollywood Studios coverage from Fantasy Land News, organized by topic and updated as new announcements arrive. *Last Updated May 24, 2026* ![hollywood studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/One-Last-Look-at-Star-Wars-Launch-Bay-is-now-Officially-Closed-at-Hollywood-Studios-1600x900.jpg)Hollywood Studios## What’s New at Hollywood Studios in 2026 The biggest change happening at Hollywood Studios right now is the transformation of Animation Courtyard into a new Walt Disney Animation Studios-inspired area. The courtyard closed on September 25, 2025, and is being rebuilt as two connected experiences opening in late summer 2026: **The Magic of Disney Animation** and **Off the Page!** Also opening this summer as part of Cool Kids’ Summer on May 26, 2026 is **Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!** — a new live show featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Daisy, and Pluto with upbeat tunes in the newly reimagined Walt Disney Studios area of the park. - [The Walt Disney Studios Lot Is Open at Hollywood Studios and It Is Exactly What Disney Parks Needed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/24/walt-disney-studios-lot-hollywood-studios-opens/) - [Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat Has Returned to Hollywood Studios After More Than 11 Years](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/sorcerers-hat-returns-hollywood-studios/) - [Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Open New Animation Experience in 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/disneys-hollywood-studios-to-open-new-animation-experience-in-2026/) - [Hollywood Studios to Debut New Disney Animation Experience](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/22/hollywood-studios-to-debut-new-disney-animation-experience/) - [Rapunzel and Stitch Among New Characters Coming to Off the Page! at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/rapunzel-and-stitch-among-new-characters-coming-to-off-the-page-at-hollywood-studios/) ![Pixar's Hoppers Opens to $88 Million Now See the Display at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Crossroads-of-the-World-sign-with-a-Hoppers-limited-time-sneak-peek-poster-at-Hollywood-Studios-1600x900.jpg)Pixar’s Hoppers Opens to $88 Million. Now See the Display at Hollywood Studios ## The Magic of Disney Animation and Off the Page! **The Magic of Disney Animation** opens in late summer 2026 in the building that previously housed Star Wars: Launch Bay. The exterior will be topped by a replica of the iconic Sorcerer Mickey Hat from the real Walt Disney Animation Studios building in Burbank, California. Inside, guests enter a world where Disney characters have taken over the animation studio while the animators are away — inspired by the Emmy Award-winning short film Once Upon a Studio. The experience includes an enchanted art gallery where character portraits come to life, a dedicated theater showing Once Upon a Studio with new special effects, and a revamped Animation Academy where guests can learn to draw Olaf and other characters. **Off the Page!** opens alongside it in late summer 2026 and takes guests through six animation studio departments, each themed to a different part of the filmmaking process with a corresponding character meet-and-greet: Story with Mulan, Layout with Rapunzel, Hand-Drawn Animation with Chip and Dale, CG Animation with Donald and Daisy, Lighting with Goofy, and Effects with Stitch. - [Rapunzel and Stitch Among New Characters Coming to Off the Page!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/rapunzel-and-stitch-among-new-characters-coming-to-off-the-page-at-hollywood-studios/) - [Full Details on The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/disneys-hollywood-studios-to-open-new-animation-experience-in-2026/) - [Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat Returns to Hollywood Studios — We Saw It This Morning](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/sorcerers-hat-returns-hollywood-studios/) - [Disney Animated Character Walk of Fame Coming to Hollywood Studios’ Walt Disney Studios Lot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/disney-animated-character-handprints-footprints-hollywood-studios/) ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Rapunzel-at-Off-the-Page-at-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-2026-1600x900.png)## Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Also opening at Hollywood Studios this summer is **Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets**, the fully rethemed version of the classic coaster featuring the Electric Mayhem band, G-Force Records, and a Muppet-reimagined version of Hollywood. Disney confirmed **May 26** as the opening date, placing it alongside the other major Cool Kids’ Summer launches. The full five-song Electric Mayhem set list has been revealed, with guest appearances from Jennifer Hudson, Questlove, Def Leppard, and Kelly Clarkson. [Read the full opening date and set list announcement.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/rock-n-roller-coaster-muppets-opening-date-tracklist/) Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is being rethemed in 2026 to star **The Muppets’ Electric Mayhem band**. The new storyline follows the Electric Mayhem as they scramble to make their biggest concert yet — the band is missing, and guests board a high-speed limousine from G-Force Records, a recording studio under new Muppet management, to get them to the show on time. The building exterior is being updated with Muppet-themed decorations. The large guitar at the ride’s entrance will feature a new psychedelic design, and the piano motif at the base will include a golden key as a tribute to Dr. Teeth. The ride’s track takes guests through a Muppet-inspired version of Hollywood, with a soundtrack of iconic rock hits performed by the Electric Mayhem. - [Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Review: Our Full Honest Take](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/20/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-review/) - [Rock On With the Electric Mayhem — Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/21/rock-on-with-the-electric-mayhem-at-hollywood-studios-for-rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets/) ![The Muppets Are Coming: 'Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith' Last Day is March 1st](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rock-On-With-The-Electric-Mayhem-at-Hollywood-Studios-for-Rock-n-Roller-Coaster-Starring-The-Mupp-1600x900.jpg)## Monstropolis — Coming to Hollywood Studios **Monstropolis** is the Monsters Inc. themed land coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, featuring the first-ever suspended coaster at a Disney park. The land will include shopping, dining, and the suspended coaster as its headline attraction. Walt Disney Imagineering unveiled dioramas and concept details for Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios alongside reveals for Piston Peak National Park and Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom. No opening date has been announced for Monstropolis. It is part of the larger Walt Disney Studios Lot transformation that is reshaping the footprint of Hollywood Studios over the next several years. - [The Future of Walt Disney World on Display at Hollywood Studios — Monstropolis and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/18/the-future-of-walt-disney-world-on-display-at-hollywood-studios/) - [Harryhausen’s Sushi Is Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the Name Is a Hidden Tribute Most Guests Will Miss](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/harryhausens-sushi-is-coming-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/) ![Monsters Inc. Land New Artists Renderings Attached to Walls in Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Monsters-Inc-Land-New-Artists-Renderings-Attached-to-Walls-in-Hollywood-Studios-1600x900.jpg)## Hollywood Studios Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 Cool Kids’ Summer launches at Hollywood Studios on May 26, 2026. Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! debuts as the park’s headline new summer experience, bringing Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Daisy, and Pluto to a new live show format. Disney After Hours returns to Hollywood Studios in 2026 as a separately ticketed after-hours event with low waits, included snacks, and exclusive access after park close. - [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 Complete Guide — Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) - [Walt Disney World’s Full 2026 Plans Including Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/03/walt-disney-worlds-2026-plans-are-here/) ![Disney Confirms May 26 as the Biggest Single Day of Cool Kids' Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Confirms-May-26-as-the-Biggest-Single-Day-of-Cool-Kids-Summer-2026-1600x900.jpg)Disney Confirms May 26 as the Biggest Single Day of Cool Kids’ Summer 2026## Disney Villains at Hollywood Studios Hollywood Studios has become home to Disney Villains programming in recent years. **Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After** is a live stage show featuring high-tech mirrors and projections that make the villains appear out of thin air. The show opened in 2025 and continues running in 2026. February 13 has also become an unofficial Villains Day at Hollywood Studios, with rare villain character meet-and-greets, exclusive Villaintine cards, and villain-themed park decor tied to the date. - [Why Disney Fans Are Rushing to Book Hollywood Studios for February 13th](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/08/why-disney-fans-are-rushing-to-book-hollywood-studios-for-february-13th/) ## Hollywood Studios History and Park Changes The iconic Hollywood Studios archway was demolished in 2025 to make way for the new Walt Disney Studios Lot transformation. The Disney Junior era at the park ended in October 2025 when Animation Courtyard closed permanently ahead of its 2026 reimagining, removing Disney Junior character meet-and-greets from the park entirely. Fantasy Land News covered both milestones as they happened. - [Disney Junior Era Ends at Hollywood Studios — All Characters Gone by October 12th](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/13/disney-junior-era-ends-at-hollywood-studios-all-characters-gone-by-october-12th/) - [The Future of Walt Disney World on Display at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/18/the-future-of-walt-disney-world-on-display-at-hollywood-studios/) ## About Fantasy Land News Hollywood Studios Coverage Fantasy Land News visits Hollywood Studios regularly and covers every attraction update, construction development, new show, and park transformation as it happens. Browse all Hollywood Studios coverage at [the Fantasy Land News Hollywood Studios archive.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/hollywood-studios/) For everything coming to Walt Disney World this summer, visit the [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 complete guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) ![Disney Confirms May 26 as the Biggest Single Day of Cool Kids' Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Magic-of-Disney-Animation-at-Disneys-Hollywood-Studios-2026-1600x900.jpg)Disney Confirms May 26 as the Biggest Single Day of Cool Kids’ Summer 2026## Frequently Asked Questions — Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2026 ### What is The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios? The Magic of Disney Animation is a new experience opening in late summer 2026 in the former Star Wars: Launch Bay building. It is inspired by the Once Upon a Studio short film and features an art gallery where character portraits come to life, a theater showing the film with new special effects, and a revamped Animation Academy. The building exterior features a replica of the iconic Sorcerer Mickey Hat from the real Disney Animation building in Burbank. ### What is Off the Page! at Hollywood Studios? Off the Page! is a character meet-and-greet experience opening alongside The Magic of Disney Animation in late summer 2026. Guests walk through six animation studio departments — Story, Layout, Hand-Drawn Animation, CG Animation, Lighting, and Effects — with a different Disney character in each department including Rapunzel, Stitch, Mulan, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Chip and Dale. ### When is Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster getting the Muppets retheme? Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is being rethemed to star The Muppets’ Electric Mayhem band in 2026. The new attraction is called Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and features a new storyline set at G-Force Records with a Muppets-inspired version of Hollywood on the ride track. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens May 26, 2026, as part of the Cool Kids’ Summer launch day. ### What is Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios? Monstropolis is a Monsters, Inc.-themed land coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, featuring the first-ever suspended coaster at a Disney park, along with shopping and dining. No opening date has been announced. It is part of the larger Walt Disney Studios Lot transformation reshaping Hollywood Studios over the next several years. ### What happened to the Disney Junior characters at Hollywood Studios? The Disney Junior era at Hollywood Studios ended in October 2025 when Animation Courtyard closed permanently on September 25, 2025. Characters including Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, and Fancy Nancy are no longer meeting guests at the park. The area is being rebuilt as The Magic of Disney Animation and Off the Page!, opening in late summer 2026. ### Is there a Villains show at Hollywood Studios? Yes. Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After is a live stage show at Hollywood Studios that uses high-tech mirrors and projections to bring Disney villains to life. The show opened in 2025 and continues running in 2026. ### Does Fantasy Land News cover Hollywood Studios firsthand? Yes. Fantasy Land News visits Hollywood Studios regularly and covers attraction updates, new shows, construction developments, and park changes with firsthand reporting and photography. Greg Gately and the Fantasy Land News team are based in the Orlando area and attend Walt Disney World as working press. ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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This is your complete guide to every date, price tier, show, character meet, and detail confirmed so far — updated as new information is released. ![Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Guide — Dates, Tickets, and What to Expect](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-Mickeys-Not-So-Scary-Halloween-Party-Dates-Tickets-1600x900.jpg)## What Is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a separately ticketed, after-hours event held on select nights at Magic Kingdom from August through October 31. It is not included with regular park admission. Ticket holders can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00 PM on their event date, and the party runs from 7:00 PM to midnight, giving guests up to eight hours in the park. The event features exclusive entertainment, character greetings, trick-or-treat trails, event-exclusive merchandise, and themed food and beverages that are not available during regular park hours. The party is one of Walt Disney World’s most popular ticketed events. Dates sell out, particularly in October. If you have a specific date in mind, buying tickets the day they go on sale is the safest move. Earlier August dates sell faster than most people expect. ## Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Dates The 2026 party runs on the following select nights from August through Halloween. August dates are the 7th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 21st, 23rd, 25th, 28th, and 30th. September dates are the 1st, 4th, 8th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 27th, and 29th. October dates are the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th, and 31st. Halloween night falls on a Saturday in 2026. In August, party nights fall on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. September adds one Thursday date on the 24th. In October, the pattern expands to most Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Tuesdays throughout the month. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Boo-to-You-Parade-Magic-Kingdom-874x1080-1-728x900.jpg)## Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Ticket Prices and How to Buy Ticket prices for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party vary by date and have not been fully published yet for 2026. Based on 2025 pricing, tickets ranged from $119 to $229 per person depending on date, with October dates near Halloween carrying the highest prices. We will update this section with confirmed 2026 pricing the moment Disney releases it. Guests staying at select Walt Disney World resort hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting May 5, 2026. General ticket sales open May 12, 2026. Tickets can be purchased at [disneyworld.com/halloween](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/purchase/) or by calling the Disney Reservation Center at 407-934-7639. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members both qualify for a per-ticket discount on select dates. All sales are final. These date-specific tickets do not require a separate park ticket or park reservation. ## Entertainment at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Confirmed returning entertainment for 2026 includes the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular on the Cinderella Castle stage, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade at 8:15 PM, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks over Cinderella Castle, and the Cadaver Dans barbershop quartet in Frontierland. New for 2026, Stitch takes over the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland with a dance party featuring Lilo and Angel. Each costume Stitch tries on from Lilo’s Costume Trunk triggers a theme swap, keeping the show different throughout the night. This is the standout new addition to the 2026 lineup and is worth building your evening schedule around if Stitch is your crew’s character. Full details on which attractions receive Halloween overlays for 2026 have not been announced yet. We will update this section when Disney confirms the ride overlay list. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Halloween-Characters-WDW-11-1349x900.jpg)## Character Greetings at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Confirmed character greetings for 2026 include Jack Skellington and Sally, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse together in Halloween costumes at Town Square Theater, Winnie the Pooh in his bumblebee costume, and royal couples Ariel and Eric and Aladdin and Jasmine. Disney has also confirmed that select Disney Villains will appear throughout the night in unexpected locations. A complete character greeting list with locations will be published closer to the first party date and linked here when available. ## Trick-or-Treating at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Trick-or-treat stations are spread across more than a dozen locations throughout Magic Kingdom, all marked on the party map distributed at the gate. Cast members distribute Mars Wrigley candy including M&Ms, Snickers, and Starburst at each stop. Every guest receives a complimentary treat bag, and a costume is not required to collect candy. Disney encourages costumes but guests must follow official costume guidelines available at disneyworld.com. Disney has confirmed that 2026 will include surprise character appearances along the trick-or-treat trails. ## Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Merchandise and Food Event-exclusive merchandise and the full food and beverage guide for 2026 have not been released yet. In past years, exclusive MNSSHP merchandise has included apparel, accessories, popcorn buckets, sippers, and collectible ornaments available only to party ticket holders during the event. In 2025, the party-exclusive lineup included a Jack Skellington Gravestone Popcorn Bucket and a Mayor Sipper, both available only during party nights. We covered those when they launched and will do the same for 2026, the moment they are confirmed. Full coverage of 2026 MNSSHP merchandise and food will be linked here as each announcement drops. ![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DCP-Halloween-Merch-Shriek-Peek-31-1349x900.jpg)![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-DCP-Halloween-Merch-Shriek-Peek-33-1350x900.jpg)## Fantasy Land News MNSSHP Coverage We have covered Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party since FLN launched in 2024, including ticket price breakdowns, party-exclusive popcorn bucket reveals, and date announcements. Here is every MNSSHP article we have published, updated as new coverage is added. [Stitch Is Hosting a Dance Party at MNSSHP 2026 and Tickets Go on Sale Next Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/29/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-2026-dates-tickets/) — Our 2026 date and ticket announcement coverage with full party calendar. [New Popcorn Bucket and Sipper Now Available at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/15/new-popcorn-bucket-and-sipper-now-available-at-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/) — 2025 party-exclusive Jack Skellington Gravestone Bucket and Mayor Sipper with prices and images. [Prices for Select Dates Up to $229 — Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/12/prices-for-select-dates-up-to-229-00-mickeys-not-so-scary-disney-halloween-party/) — Full 2025 ticket price breakdown by date tier. [Disney World: Possible Dates for the Return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/01/disney-world-possible-dates-for-the-return-of-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-in-2025/) — Our early 2025 date prediction coverage ahead of the official announcement. This page is updated throughout the year as new MNSSHP details are confirmed. For everything happening at Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World, visit our [Walt Disney World coverage hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/). For summer and fall 2026 park events, see our [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/). Join the Realm at [fantasylandnews.com/the-realm](https://fantasylandnews.com/the-realm). ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. [See Full Bio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/author/greg/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregorygately/) [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/fantasylandplus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasylandnews) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/gregory-gately-204435284/) --- ### [Disney's Animal Kingdom 2026 — Rides, Attractions, News, and What's Coming](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/animal-kingdom/) **Published:** April 3, 2026 **Author:** Greg Gately **Content:** **Disney’s Animal Kingdom is in the middle of its biggest transformation since the park opened in 1998**, and Fantasy Land News covers every development. DinoLand U.S.A. is gone, DINOSAUR has closed permanently, and construction on the new Tropical Americas land — anchored by an Indiana Jones attraction and an Encanto experience — is underway. Bluey’s Wild World opens at Conservation Station on May 26, 2026. The Wildlife Express Train and Conservation Station have temporarily closed ahead of that opening. This page collects every piece of Animal Kingdom coverage from Fantasy Land News, organized by topic and updated as new announcements arrive. *Last Updated April 3, 2026* ![You Can Still Meet Characters at Donald's Dino-Bash In Disney's Animal Kingdom During Construction 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/You-Can-Still-Meet-Characters-at-Donalds-Dino-Bash-In-Disneys-Animal-Kingdom-During-Construction-2-1600x900.jpg)## Bluey’s Wild World — Opens May 26, 2026 **Bluey’s Wild World opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 26, 2026**, inside Conservation Station at the end of the Wildlife Express Train from Harambe Station. The experience is more than a standard character meet-and-greet. Guests can play and dance with Bluey and Bingo, participate in games from the show with an animal twist, and step outside Conservation Station to discover Australian animals native to Bluey’s home country at Affection Section. The hosting team — called the P.A.C.K. (Playful Animal Crew for Kids) — leads guests through the experience with games, dancing, and character interactions throughout. The Wildlife Express Train and Conservation Station temporarily closed on February 23, 2026, to prepare for the Bluey experience. May 26 is also the first day of Cool Kids’ Summer across Walt Disney World, making Animal Kingdom’s Bluey opening part of the resort’s biggest single launch day of the summer season. - [Bluey’s Wild World Opens May 26 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom — and It’s More Than a Meet-and-Greet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/blueys-wild-world-opens-may-26-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-and-its-more-than-a-meet-and-greet/) - [Why Animal Kingdom Fans Are Rushing to Harambe Station One Last Time](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/22/why-animal-kingdom-fans-are-rushing-to-harambe-station-one-last-time-today/) - [Bluey 2026 Complete Guide — Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/) [![Bluey's Wild World Opens May 26 at Disney's Animal Kingdom and It's More Than a Meet-and-Greet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Its-Official-Bluey-and-Bingo-are-Coming-to-Walt-Disney-Worlds-Animal-Kingdom-Summer-2026-1600x900.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Its-Official-Bluey-and-Bingo-are-Coming-to-Walt-Disney-Worlds-Animal-Kingdom-Summer-2026.jpg)Bluey’s Wild World Opens May 26 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and It’s More Than a Meet-and-Greet## Tropical Americas — Replacing DinoLand U.S.A. Tropical Americas is the new themed land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, replacing DinoLand U.S.A. in what is the most significant expansion in the park’s history. The land is anchored by a new Indiana Jones attraction described as a quest to explore a newly discovered Maya temple, alongside an Encanto-themed attraction set in the Casa Madrigal, and a Disney Animal Carousel. Full completion of Tropical Americas is expected by 2027. The transformation has been underway since 2025. Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, Fossil Fun Games, and Trilo-Bites all closed permanently in late 2024 and early 2025. DINOSAUR closed permanently on February 2, 2026, as the final major attraction in the former DinoLand U.S.A. footprint. Harambe Market in Africa also temporarily closed in October 2025 for refurbishment and is expected to reopen in early 2026 with an updated menu. - [Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Close DINOSAUR Attraction on February 2, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/02/disneys-animal-kingdom-to-close-dinosaur-attraction-on-february-2-2026/) - [More Closing Dates Announced for October at Disney’s Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/13/the-end-is-near-more-closing-dates-announced-for-october-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/) - [The Future of Walt Disney World — Tropical Americas Dioramas Revealed at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/18/the-future-of-walt-disney-world-on-display-at-hollywood-studios/) [![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDW_Tropical-Americas_Aerial.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDW_Tropical-Americas_Aerial.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDW_Tropical-Americas_Esperanza_Arch-scaled.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDW_Tropical-Americas_Esperanza_Arch-scaled.jpg)[![](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDW_Tropical-Americas_Encanto_Casita_Exterior-scaled.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDW_Tropical-Americas_Encanto_Casita_Exterior-scaled.jpg)[![Disney Animals Carousel, Encanto, and Indiana Jones Announced for 'Tropical Americas' in Disney's Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tropical-Americas-Animal-Kingdom-Coming-2027-1024x503.jpg)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tropical-Americas-Animal-Kingdom-Coming-2027.jpg)## Animal Kingdom Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 Cool Kids’ Summer runs at Animal Kingdom from May 26 through September 8, 2026. Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station is the park’s headline new experience for the season. Also returning this summer are DeVine, Kevin from Up, and Meeko in the Oasis as roaming character experiences. Disney After Hours returns to Animal Kingdom as a separately ticketed after-hours event with low waits and included snacks. - [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 Complete Guide — Fantasy Land News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) - [Walt Disney World’s Full 2026 Plans Including Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/03/walt-disney-worlds-2026-plans-are-here/) ## Disney Conservation Fund and Earth Month Disney’s Animal Kingdom is home to the Disney Conservation Fund, which supports wildlife projects across the globe. In April 2026, the Disney Conservation Fund backed 25 wildlife projects across 16 countries as part of Earth Month 2026, reinforcing the park’s mission as more than a theme park experience. Fantasy Land News covers Disney conservation announcements as they are confirmed. ![Disney Conservation Fund Backs 25 Wildlife Projects Across 16 Countries for Earth Month 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disney-Conservation-Fund-Backs-25-Wildlife-Projects-Across-16-Countries-for-Earth-Month-2026-1600x900.jpg)Disney Conservation Fund Backs 25 Wildlife Projects Across 16 Countries for Earth Month 2026## Behind the Scenes at Animal Kingdom In February 2026, more than 1,200 Walt Disney World cast members gathered after hours at Animal Kingdom for the 2026 edition of Goofy’s Mystery Tour — this year themed as Goofy’s Mystiki Tour, drawing inspiration from Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. The private after-hours competition is an annual cast member tradition involving Disney trivia, mental puzzles, and scavenger hunts through the park. In February 2026, Disney also released official aerial footage of Animal Kingdom, giving fans a bird’s-eye view of the Tree of Life, Kilimanjaro Safari, and the park as it stands today without construction zones in frame. - [Disney Cast Members Take Over Animal Kingdom for 2026 Goofy’s Mystery Tour](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/24/disney-cast-members-take-over-animal-kingdom-for-2026-goofys-mystery-tour/) - [New 2026 Official Aerial Videos — See Animal Kingdom Like Never Before](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/20/new-2026-official-aerial-videos-see-walt-disney-world-like-never-before/) ![Disney Cast Members Take Over Animal Kingdom for 2026 Goofy’s Mystery Tour](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disney-Cast-Members-Take-Over-Animal-Kingdom-for-2026-Goofys-Mystery-Tour-1600x900.jpg)Disney Cast Members Take Over Animal Kingdom for 2026 Goofy’s Mystery Tour## About Fantasy Land News Animal Kingdom Coverage Fantasy Land News visits Disney’s Animal Kingdom regularly and covers every attraction update, construction development, character experience, and conservation announcement as it happens. Browse all Animal Kingdom coverage at [the Fantasy Land News Animal Kingdom archive.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/animal-kingdom/) For everything coming to Walt Disney World this summer, visit the [Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 complete guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/cool-kids-summer/) For all Bluey news, visit the [Fantasy Land News Bluey guide.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/bluey/) ## Disney’s Animal Kingdom 2026 — Rides, Attractions, News, and What’s Coming ## Frequently Asked Questions — Disney’s Animal Kingdom 2026 ### When does Bluey’s Wild World open at Animal Kingdom? Bluey’s Wild World opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 26, 2026, inside Conservation Station at Rafiki’s Planet Watch. The experience runs through Cool Kids’ Summer and beyond. Guests reach Conservation Station via the Wildlife Express Train from Harambe Station. ### What is Bluey’s Wild World at Animal Kingdom? Bluey’s Wild World is an interactive character experience where guests play and dance with Bluey and Bingo at Conservation Station. The experience includes games from the Bluey series with an animal twist, and guests can also meet Australian animals native to Bluey’s home country outside at Affection Section. It is more than a standard meet-and-greet. ### Is DINOSAUR still open at Animal Kingdom? No. DINOSAUR closed permanently on February 2, 2026, as part of the transformation of DinoLand U.S.A. into the new Tropical Americas land. It was the last major attraction in the former DinoLand footprint to close. ### What is Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom? Tropical Americas is the new themed land replacing DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It will be anchored by a new Indiana Jones attraction set in a Maya temple, an Encanto-themed attraction in the Casa Madrigal, and a Disney Animal Carousel. Full completion is expected by 2027. ### When does the Wildlife Express Train reopen? The Wildlife Express Train and Conservation Station temporarily closed on February 23, 2026, to prepare for Bluey’s Wild World. Both are expected to reopen on May 26, 2026, when Bluey’s Wild World launches as part of Cool Kids’ Summer. ### What is happening at Animal Kingdom during Cool Kids’ Summer 2026? Cool Kids’ Summer runs at Animal Kingdom May 26 through September 8, 2026. The headline new experience is Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station. Roaming characters DeVine, Kevin from Up, and Meeko return in the Oasis. Disney After Hours also returns as a separately ticketed after-hours event. ### Does Fantasy Land News cover Animal Kingdom firsthand? Yes. Fantasy Land News visits Disney’s Animal Kingdom regularly and covers attraction updates, construction progress, character experiences, and conservation news with firsthand reporting and photography. 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Inside The Realm Dispatch, you’ll get: New popcorn bucket and theater collectible drops the moment they’re announced Disney park news with an honest take on what it actually means for you Disney consumer products worth buying — and honest takes on what to skip No fluff. No hype. Just the coverage Disney fans actually need. **Join the Realm — it’s free.** ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Each round features new matchups where your voice decides which movie moves forward and which one gets eliminated. You can see the full field of 64 in the interactive bracket below. ![Walt Disney Animation Movie Madness 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1920_OUAS_Photo-1-1600x665.jpg)Check back daily to see the results and cast your next vote. The competition will continue until only one movie remains to be crowned the 2026 champion. Look through the four regions in the bracket to find your favorites. We seeded these movies based on their historical impact and popularity. Some classic films face tough early matchups against recent blockbusters. Every vote helps your favorite movie reach the next round. Make sure to share the page with other fans to help your top picks win. The schedule for each round is listed below, so you know exactly when to return for the next set of matchups. Do you have a favorite Walt Disney Animation Movie? Each week, we will break down the brackets of winners and losers and discuss them on our Live Weekly YouTube show, [This Week at Walt Disney World](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews) with [Sam](https://www.youtube.com/@SamsDisneyDiary) from [Sam’s Disney Diary](https://samsdisneydiary.com/). You can find each week’s video posted below. Think of March Madness and the bracket challenge, but add in Walt Disney World rides and attractions. ## Walt Disney Animation Movie Madness 2026 ![author avatar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-09-080628.png) Greg Gately Editor - Writer - Photographer - Podcaster Greg Gately is the founder and editor of Fantasy Land News, one of the most-sourced Disney and entertainment news publications launched in 2024. He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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He covers Disney Parks, Disney+, movie theater collectibles, popcorn buckets, and entertainment news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. 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Also available is video from inside Walt Disney World parks and Resorts, along with Disneyland, Universal, SeaWorld, and beyond. **[Link Directly to YouTube Live Show](https://www.youtube.com/@fantasylandnews/streams)** Only Visible to WordPress Admins Your license key is inactive. Activate it to enable Pro features. [Resolve Now](https://smashballoon.com/checkout/?download_id=762236&utm_campaign=youtube-pro&utm_source=expired-notice&utm_medium=renew-license) [ ![Pumpkin Regatta Romance Cast Interview | Hallmark Premiere Sept. 26 Mishael Morgan and Corey Sevier sit down with Holly Gately of Fantasy Land News to talk about Pumpkin Regatta Romance, premiering Saturday, September 26 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. Mishael Morgan plays Nadine, the daughter of the town's boat shop owner. Corey Sevier plays Ethan, a local pumpkin farmer. When their fathers refuse to move past a disagreement, Nadine and Ethan team up to heal the feud and bring the town's Pumpkin Regatta back to life. Holly talks with both stars about the movie, their characters, and what fans can look forward to when it arrives on Hallmark Channel. HOW TO WATCH Pumpkin Regatta Romance premieres Saturday, September 26 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. It streams the next day on Hallmark+. MORE FROM FANTASY LAND NEWS Read our full Hallmark Channel coverage at fantasylandnews.com Join the Realm at fantasylandnews.com/the-realm Subscribe for more Hallmark Channel interviews, premiere news, and behind-the-scenes conversations with your favorite stars. #PumpkinRegattaRomance #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkPlus #MishaelMorgan #CoreySevier Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrLTt0naQoXII7_7uuI_NQ/join Our Official Travel Partner of Fantasy Land News MEI-Travel / Mousefan Travel - https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln To get all the latest in Disney News: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyLandNews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews/ Web Site - https://www.fantasylandnews.com/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png) Pumpkin Regatta Romance Cast Interview \| Hallmark Premiere Sept. 26 ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msNvzyDPiDA) [ ![Fantasy Land News sat down with director Leslie Iwerks on the red carpet at the El Capitan Theatre premiere of Disney Worldbuilders, ahead of its August 20 release on Disney+. In this exclusive interview, Iwerks talks about why she calls Bob Iger the "ultimate worldbuilder" outside of Walt Disney himself, the unscripted moment that made it into the final cut, and why Jennifer Lee's World of Frozen segment hit her harder than any other story in the film. She also opens up about what she hopes longtime Disney fans and annual passholders take away from watching it. Disney Worldbuilders traces a line from a single childhood memory to a land or attraction its subjects went on to help build at a Disney park, featuring Disney Legends and creative leaders including Bob Iger, Pete Docter, and Jennifer Lee. Read our full review: https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/disney-worldbuilders-review-leslie-iwerks/ #DisneyWorldbuilders #LeslieIwerks #DisneyPlus #ElCapitanTheatre #D23 #DisneyLegends #WaltDisneyImagineering Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrLTt0naQoXII7_7uuI_NQ/join Our Official Travel Partner of Fantasy Land News MEI-Travel / Mousefan Travel - https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln To get all the latest in Disney News: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyLandNews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews/ Web Site - https://www.fantasylandnews.com/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png) Leslie Iwerks on Disney Worldbuilders: Exclusive Red Carpet Interview at El Capitan Theatre ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC2DcjGmfbY) [ ![Lorcana D23 2026: Ravensburger's Greg Tito Talks New Releases and Game's Growth Since 2022 We sat down with Greg Tito, Director of Communications for Trading Card Games at Ravensburger, at the Lorcana booth during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 in Anaheim. In this interview, Greg shares details on upcoming Lorcana releases, including the new cooperative game Illumineer's Quest: The Great Hunny Rescue, available October 2, 2026, and Quest of Wonders: An Illumineer's Lorebook, hitting stores September 1. He also reflects on how far Lorcana has come since its debut at the first expo back in 2022. If you're a Lorcana collector or just discovering the game, this one covers what's coming next straight from the source. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrLTt0naQoXII7_7uuI_NQ/join Our Official Travel Partner of Fantasy Land News MEI-Travel / Mousefan Travel - https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln To get all the latest in Disney News: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyLandNews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews/ Web Site - https://www.fantasylandnews.com/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png) Lorcana D23 2026: Ravensburger's Greg Tito Talks New Releases and Game's Growth Since 2022 ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QbeQIVRO-8) [ ![It’s been a minute, but Sam and Greg are finally back live with a lot of Disney news to catch up on! Sam has returned from Disneyland Paris, Greg has been busy covering events across Orlando, and both are getting ready for the D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event. With so much happening across Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and the wider Disney universe, this conversation could go just about anywhere. Join Sam’s Disney Diary and Fantasyland News live on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern. Subscribe and join the conversation in the live chat!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png) Disney Updates, Disneyland Paris & D23 Preview \| Live July 29, 2026 ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw6XEXekuQI) [ ![Andrew Walker, Benjamin Ayres & Kimberley Sustad Why the Fans Are the Real Stars of Christmas at Sea The Christmas at Sea finale is streaming now on Hallmark+, and we sat down with Andrew Walker, Benjamin Ayres, and Kimberley Sustad to talk about what made this season different. Instead of focusing the show on the cast, Christmas at Sea puts real fans front and center, and the three stars opened up about what it means to help facilitate someone else's story instead of their own. Andrew, Benjamin, and Kimberley shared what surprised them most about handing the spotlight over to fans during the cruise, the moments that stuck with them once cameras stopped rolling, and why they think this format connects with viewers in a way a scripted movie can't. Christmas at Sea is streaming now on Hallmark+. Our Official Travel Partner of Fantasy Land News MEI-Travel / Mousefan Travel - https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln To get all the latest in Disney News: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyLandNews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews/ Web Site - https://www.fantasylandnews.com/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png) Andrew Walker, Benjamin Ayres & Kimberley Sustad Why the Fans Are the Real Stars of Christmas at Sea ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6m-CKy39bA) [ !["Snowbound for the Holidays" Vanessa Lengies & Marcus Rosner on Their New Hallmark Christmas Movie We sat down with Vanessa Lengies (Sweet Summer Love) and Marcus Rosner (Sullivan's Crossing) to talk all things "Snowbound for the Holidays," premiering Saturday, July 18 at 8pm ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. In the film, Lengies stars as Cassidy Evergreen, an ambitious guest services manager sent by her mother and boss to evaluate the future of the struggling but charming Linden Lodge in Ridgeford Valley. There she meets Trey Sanderson (Rosner), the lodge's devoted co-owner fighting to preserve it and keep its holiday traditions alive alongside his daughter Lilly (Skywalker Hughes, Joe Pickett). As Cassidy gets swept up in snow tubing, tangled Christmas lights, and the town's annual Christmas Festival, she starts to fall for Trey, Lilly, and the tight-knit community around them. But when the lodge's future comes under threat, Cassidy has to decide what really matters. Vanessa and Marcus break down their characters, what drew them to the project, and what fans can expect from this cozy new holiday romance. 📺 "Snowbound for the Holidays" premieres Saturday, July 18 at 8pm ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. Our Official Travel Partner of Fantasy Land News MEI-Travel / Mousefan Travel - https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln To get all the latest in Disney News: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyLandNews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews/ Web Site - https://www.fantasylandnews.com/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png) "Snowbound for the Holidays" Vanessa Lengies & Marcus Rosner on Their New Hallmark Christmas Movie ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKd4j4oAXik) [ ![Rachel Boston, Erin Cahill and Taylor Cole Get Real About the Heart Behind Hallmark's Christmas at Sea We only had a few minutes with Rachel Boston, Erin Cahill, and Taylor Cole during a recent press junket for Hallmark's Christmas at Sea, but it was one of the most genuinely moving interviews I've done. Three of Hallmark's biggest stars, sitting together, swapping stories about the fans who've shaped this experience for them. Christmas at Sea is airing now on Hallmark+, and new episodes premiere each Wednesday. Hallmark Channel is celebrating Christmas in July. https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/rachel-boston-erin-cahill-and-taylor-cole-get-real-about-the-heart-behind-hallmarks-christmas-at-sea/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrLTt0naQoXII7_7uuI_NQ/join Our Official Travel Partner of Fantasy Land News MEI-Travel / Mousefan Travel - https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln To get all the latest in Disney News: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyLandNews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews/ Web Site - https://www.fantasylandnews.com/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png) Rachel Boston, Erin Cahill, Taylor Cole Get Real About the Heart Behind Hallmark's Christmas at Sea ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXXVdHL8C0k) [ ![The Way Home Stars Tainted Love, Billy Joel in 1925 & Saying Goodbye Bianca Melchior & Dan Jeannotte The Way Home series finale is this Sunday, June 21 on Hallmark Channel, and we got to sit down with two of the show's newest faces ahead of the final episode. Fantasy Land News spoke with Bianca Melchior, who plays the dazzling 1920s speakeasy starlet Fern Landry, and Dan Jeannotte, who brings temperance inspector Cliff Kane to life in Port Haven's 1925 timeline. We covered a lot of ground in this one. Dan has a well-known background in musical performance from his time on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Bianca is a triple threat who actually sings in The Way Home, so we asked both of them how those performance skills shape the way they approach purely dramatic scenes. The answer might surprise you. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrLTt0naQoXII7_7uuI_NQ/join Our Official Travel Partner of Fantasy Land News MEI-Travel / Mousefan Travel - https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln To get all the latest in Disney News: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyLandNews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews/ Web Site - https://www.fantasylandnews.com/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png) The Way Home Stars Tainted Love, Billy Joel in 1925 & Saying Goodbye Bianca Melchior & Dan Jeannotte ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp5wIRM3Gg8) [ ![Cool Kid Summer kicks off, Bluey takes over Conversation Station, and Woody rolls into the Golden Horseshoe. We’re also talking The Mandalorian and Grogu heading to theaters, popcorn buckets all summer long, Sam’s first look at the new Disney Store limited in Pittsburgh, and Holly checking in with holiday Hallmark happenings.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png) Cool Kid Summer, Bluey, Disney Store, Hallmark, Popcorn Buckets, and More ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MS2I6KWd4w) Load More… [ Subscribe ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrLTt0naQoXII7_7uuI_NQ/) [ ![Pumpkin Regatta Romance Cast Interview | Hallmark Premiere Sept. 26 Mishael Morgan and Corey Sevier sit down with Holly Gately of Fantasy Land News to talk about Pumpkin Regatta Romance, premiering Saturday, September 26 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. Mishael Morgan plays Nadine, the daughter of the town's boat shop owner. Corey Sevier plays Ethan, a local pumpkin farmer. When their fathers refuse to move past a disagreement, Nadine and Ethan team up to heal the feud and bring the town's Pumpkin Regatta back to life. Holly talks with both stars about the movie, their characters, and what fans can look forward to when it arrives on Hallmark Channel. HOW TO WATCH Pumpkin Regatta Romance premieres Saturday, September 26 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. It streams the next day on Hallmark+. MORE FROM FANTASY LAND NEWS Read our full Hallmark Channel coverage at fantasylandnews.com Join the Realm at fantasylandnews.com/the-realm Subscribe for more Hallmark Channel interviews, premiere news, and behind-the-scenes conversations with your favorite stars. #PumpkinRegattaRomance #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkPlus #MishaelMorgan #CoreySevier Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrLTt0naQoXII7_7uuI_NQ/join Our Official Travel Partner of Fantasy Land News MEI-Travel / Mousefan Travel - https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln To get all the latest in Disney News: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyLandNews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews/ Web Site - https://www.fantasylandnews.com/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png) Pumpkin Regatta Romance Cast Interview \| Hallmark Premiere Sept. 26 ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msNvzyDPiDA) [ ![Fantasy Land News sat down with director Leslie Iwerks on the red carpet at the El Capitan Theatre premiere of Disney Worldbuilders, ahead of its August 20 release on Disney+. In this exclusive interview, Iwerks talks about why she calls Bob Iger the "ultimate worldbuilder" outside of Walt Disney himself, the unscripted moment that made it into the final cut, and why Jennifer Lee's World of Frozen segment hit her harder than any other story in the film. She also opens up about what she hopes longtime Disney fans and annual passholders take away from watching it. Disney Worldbuilders traces a line from a single childhood memory to a land or attraction its subjects went on to help build at a Disney park, featuring Disney Legends and creative leaders including Bob Iger, Pete Docter, and Jennifer Lee. Read our full review: https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/disney-worldbuilders-review-leslie-iwerks/ #DisneyWorldbuilders #LeslieIwerks #DisneyPlus #ElCapitanTheatre #D23 #DisneyLegends #WaltDisneyImagineering Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrLTt0naQoXII7_7uuI_NQ/join Our Official Travel Partner of Fantasy Land News MEI-Travel / Mousefan Travel - https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln To get all the latest in Disney News: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyLandNews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews/ Web Site - https://www.fantasylandnews.com/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png) Leslie Iwerks on Disney Worldbuilders: Exclusive Red Carpet Interview at El Capitan Theatre ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC2DcjGmfbY) [ ![Lorcana D23 2026: Ravensburger's Greg Tito Talks New Releases and Game's Growth Since 2022 We sat down with Greg Tito, Director of Communications for Trading Card Games at Ravensburger, at the Lorcana booth during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 in Anaheim. In this interview, Greg shares details on upcoming Lorcana releases, including the new cooperative game Illumineer's Quest: The Great Hunny Rescue, available October 2, 2026, and Quest of Wonders: An Illumineer's Lorebook, hitting stores September 1. He also reflects on how far Lorcana has come since its debut at the first expo back in 2022. If you're a Lorcana collector or just discovering the game, this one covers what's coming next straight from the source. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrLTt0naQoXII7_7uuI_NQ/join Our Official Travel Partner of Fantasy Land News MEI-Travel / Mousefan Travel - https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln To get all the latest in Disney News: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyLandNews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews/ Web Site - https://www.fantasylandnews.com/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png) Lorcana D23 2026: Ravensburger's Greg Tito Talks New Releases and Game's Growth Since 2022 ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QbeQIVRO-8) [ ![It’s been a minute, but Sam and Greg are finally back live with a lot of Disney news to catch up on! Sam has returned from Disneyland Paris, Greg has been busy covering events across Orlando, and both are getting ready for the D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event. With so much happening across Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and the wider Disney universe, this conversation could go just about anywhere. Join Sam’s Disney Diary and Fantasyland News live on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern. Subscribe and join the conversation in the live chat!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png) Disney Updates, Disneyland Paris & D23 Preview \| Live July 29, 2026 ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw6XEXekuQI) [ ![Andrew Walker, Benjamin Ayres & Kimberley Sustad Why the Fans Are the Real Stars of Christmas at Sea The Christmas at Sea finale is streaming now on Hallmark+, and we sat down with Andrew Walker, Benjamin Ayres, and Kimberley Sustad to talk about what made this season different. Instead of focusing the show on the cast, Christmas at Sea puts real fans front and center, and the three stars opened up about what it means to help facilitate someone else's story instead of their own. Andrew, Benjamin, and Kimberley shared what surprised them most about handing the spotlight over to fans during the cruise, the moments that stuck with them once cameras stopped rolling, and why they think this format connects with viewers in a way a scripted movie can't. Christmas at Sea is streaming now on Hallmark+. Our Official Travel Partner of Fantasy Land News MEI-Travel / Mousefan Travel - https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln To get all the latest in Disney News: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyLandNews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews/ Web Site - https://www.fantasylandnews.com/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png) Andrew Walker, Benjamin Ayres & Kimberley Sustad Why the Fans Are the Real Stars of Christmas at Sea ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6m-CKy39bA) [ !["Snowbound for the Holidays" Vanessa Lengies & Marcus Rosner on Their New Hallmark Christmas Movie We sat down with Vanessa Lengies (Sweet Summer Love) and Marcus Rosner (Sullivan's Crossing) to talk all things "Snowbound for the Holidays," premiering Saturday, July 18 at 8pm ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. In the film, Lengies stars as Cassidy Evergreen, an ambitious guest services manager sent by her mother and boss to evaluate the future of the struggling but charming Linden Lodge in Ridgeford Valley. There she meets Trey Sanderson (Rosner), the lodge's devoted co-owner fighting to preserve it and keep its holiday traditions alive alongside his daughter Lilly (Skywalker Hughes, Joe Pickett). As Cassidy gets swept up in snow tubing, tangled Christmas lights, and the town's annual Christmas Festival, she starts to fall for Trey, Lilly, and the tight-knit community around them. But when the lodge's future comes under threat, Cassidy has to decide what really matters. Vanessa and Marcus break down their characters, what drew them to the project, and what fans can expect from this cozy new holiday romance. 📺 "Snowbound for the Holidays" premieres Saturday, July 18 at 8pm ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. Our Official Travel Partner of Fantasy Land News MEI-Travel / Mousefan Travel - https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln To get all the latest in Disney News: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyLandNews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews/ Web Site - https://www.fantasylandnews.com/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png) "Snowbound for the Holidays" Vanessa Lengies & Marcus Rosner on Their New Hallmark Christmas Movie ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKd4j4oAXik) [ ![Rachel Boston, Erin Cahill and Taylor Cole Get Real About the Heart Behind Hallmark's Christmas at Sea We only had a few minutes with Rachel Boston, Erin Cahill, and Taylor Cole during a recent press junket for Hallmark's Christmas at Sea, but it was one of the most genuinely moving interviews I've done. Three of Hallmark's biggest stars, sitting together, swapping stories about the fans who've shaped this experience for them. Christmas at Sea is airing now on Hallmark+, and new episodes premiere each Wednesday. Hallmark Channel is celebrating Christmas in July. https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/rachel-boston-erin-cahill-and-taylor-cole-get-real-about-the-heart-behind-hallmarks-christmas-at-sea/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrLTt0naQoXII7_7uuI_NQ/join Our Official Travel Partner of Fantasy Land News MEI-Travel / Mousefan Travel - https://mousefantravel.com/?apid=fln To get all the latest in Disney News: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyLandNews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fantasylandnews/ Web Site - https://www.fantasylandnews.com/](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png) Rachel Boston, Erin Cahill, Taylor Cole Get Real About the Heart Behind Hallmark's Christmas at Sea ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXXVdHL8C0k) [ ![The Way Home Stars Tainted Love, Billy Joel in 1925 & Saying Goodbye Bianca Melchior & Dan Jeannotte The Way Home series finale is this Sunday, June 21 on Hallmark Channel, and we got to sit down with two of the show's newest faces ahead of the final episode. Fantasy Land News spoke with Bianca Melchior, who plays the dazzling 1920s speakeasy starlet Fern Landry, and Dan Jeannotte, who brings temperance inspector Cliff Kane to life in Port Haven's 1925 timeline. We covered a lot of ground in this one. Dan has a well-known background in musical performance from his time on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Bianca is a triple threat who actually sings in The Way Home, so we asked both of them how those performance skills shape the way they approach purely dramatic scenes. The answer might surprise you. 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This category features in-depth guides to all the dining options available at the park, from quick-service snacks and refreshing beverages to sit-down meals at themed restaurants. Find menus, pricing information, and helpful tips for making the most of your dining experiences at Animal Kingdom, including recommendations for adventurous eaters and those with dietary restrictions. --- ### [Disney's EPCOT Menus](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-food/walt-disney-world-menus/disneys-epcot-menus/) **Description:** Discover the culinary delights of World Showcase at EPCOT! Find menus for all restaurants, from authentic international cuisine to quick-service snacks. 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